The Bartcast

Hello friends, greetings from Thailand!   Today we're in the northern village of Pai, and we're going deep y'all. We're sitting down with Sabran D'Argent, a master photographer and mentor who's been traveling the world capturing moments of life on an analog film system since he was 19.  From candid street sessions in Paris to Armani fashion shoots in the remote valleys of the Himalayas, Sabran has made his camera a vehicle that has transported him to the far corners of the globe. Sabran has since settled in Pai and created Manimekhalai, an incredible photo lab and gallery with multiple dark rooms and the space to present his work and that of his fellow collaborators.  What has grown out of the center is an amazing community of creatives, who learn and support each other as they hone of their skills.  It was an honor to be welcomed in among them.

Major stokage today folks! This afternoon we are joined by Trumpetman Ryan Scott, member of the legendary Bay Area Band,  @Monophonics  . Today we're talkin music (duh), arranging, touring abroad and of course giving some choice Warriors takes as the postseason looms. You can find Ryan on IG @ryanscottmusic Monophonics on IG @monophonics

Greetings friends! Today we're most stoked to welcome Chris Bock, author of An Ordinary Man: From Vienna to Japan and Back During World War II. The book is an epic true story of a Jewish gay man's extraordinary life, from escaping Nazi oppression in Austria – saving his family via a winning lottery ticket – to finding refuge of sorts in Japan before finally settling down to a quiet life back in Vienna after the war. Paul Patek witnessed some of the 20th century's most traumatic events with an unfailing optimism and spirit. You can find it at your local bookstore or on amazon at https://a.co/d/1up8w81

Today we're sitting down with Kael, a San Francisco filmmaker born and raised in Venezuela. Kael works as a set designer, Camera operator, and is currently building a platform that will revolutionize the way production is handled in modern filmmaking. You can find Kael on youtube and IG  @kaelteodorowicz 

Hello friends! Today it is with the utmost stokage that we present to you Rachel Pozivenec, master sculptor and masketeer. You can check out her work at http://www.rachelpozivenec.com/ and on IG @raypozi

Today we're joined by the man himself, the legendary Mr. Jimmy James, lead guitar for  @TrueLovesBand  Jimmy gets down with us about his early start as a musician, his first guitar, the fundamentals of playing in rhythm, and the time he sat in with Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. This one's a banger y'all! You can find Jimmy on youtube and IG  @jimmyscratchjames  His band  @TrueLovesBand  You can find Hobart on IG @younghobart Audio recorded and mixed by House Call Recording on IG @housecallrecording

Today on The Bartcast Amethyst Starr joins us all the way from New Orleans, fresh off Mardi Gras. We talk crystals. We talk clouds. We talk the making of Amethyst's debut solo music video, "Fool," and her upcoming release party. Follow Amethyst on iG @astarrmusic You can find her music on Spotify: https://spotify.link/Za8SVVajmyb 

Hello friends!  Today on The Bartcast we are pleased to bring you the legendary axeman Jeremy Lyon, frontman of indie-psych-rock band, King Dream. Jeremy is an Oakland native, a keeper of the most ebullient ruby locks, and a shredder of the first order.  We jump into all the important topics, from how to write a song, to the chief performances of the '90s classic, Almost Famous, to which fantasy creatures play which instruments. Check out Jeremy and King Dream at https://linktr.ee/kingdreammusic

Greetings creatives! Today we're sitting down with Sam Bennett, owner of Sam Bennett Media, a premier creative agency offering photo and video services in the Bay Area and abroad. We get into Sam's thoughts on entrepreneurship, how he got his start shooting video content, and his adventures living abroad through a global pandemic. You can check Sam out on IG  @sambennettmedia His website: www.sambennettmedia.com

Today on The Bartcast we bring you friend of the show and Fairfax legend, Tommy Breeze. Tommy is the founder of Tommy Breeze, an apparel company known for its array of stylish hat designs.  We get deep about Tommy's dream of creating a campout music festival, the elusive craft of digital marketing, and getting a beer named after him. You can check out Tommy's products at: www.tommybreeze.com And connect on ig @bytommybreeze

In this episode we are proud to feature Mr. Ryan Shaw, lead engineer and founder of House Call Recording, a mobile recording studio for the enterprising recording artist.  We talk about Cherry Halls on the Bay Bridge, Ryan's career as a Hip-hop mogul, and the best recorded albums OF ALL TIME!!!   House Call Recording has just started mixing the audio for our episodes, and we are most stoked to be in partnership with them!   You can check them out on IG @housecallrecording Or on their website @ www.hcrecording.com You can check out Ryan on IG @cyberclops248

Dr. Elliot Gann is a licensed therapist and master beatmaker.  He works with the organization, Today's Future Sound, utilizing beatmaking as a therapeutic modality to promote healing in kids and adults alike.    IG @phillipdrummond IG @todaysfuturessound

Today on The Bartcast we are most stoked to bring you master printmaker, Demian Bartholomew-Keller.  Demian runs a small independent printshop out of his organic farm in Switzerland. You can find his art on his website at https://www.dbkprints.com/ You can find him on instagram @demianbk_art

It's different folks! Today our friend Tope makes his triumphant return to The Bartcast, hot off a year of meteoric success with his music. Tope is a fast-rising hip-hop producer and grind assassin, having built his career working with artists like LaRussell and E40. On this episode we jump into Tope's discipline for success, his philosophy on the creative process, and getting a call from E40. You can connect with Tope by following him on: Youtube:  @itsTOPE  IG: https://www.instagram.com/itstope/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6w4nfg5jYD6ejjbTIB2sHq?si=c6f9fc6b20134198

Today folks on The Bartcast we have the latest incarnation of a music genealogy that stretches back to the 1500s!  Manik Khan is a touring Sarod player and teacher at the Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, California. On this episode we dive into the joys of runny eggs over rice, the structure of classical Indian composition, and the incredible story of the family Khan, whose musical exploits mark this end of a temporal chain that has it's origins in the 16th century! You can follow Manik on Instagram @manikthe8th  

Greetings humanoids! Welcome to our historic first Netcast experience! Today we're podcasting from a tree net!  Our guest is none other than the legendary netbuilder and founder of Be In Tree Nets, Mr. Andrew Castle. He joins the podcast to discuss the philosophy of netmaking, the importance of perspective, and myriad tree lore.  You can find Castle's nets on his company's instagram: @beintreenets  Or on his website: www.beintreenets.com

Today is a special day folks, we made it to 60 baby!  For this most auspicious of podcasts we cooked up something extra special for thine ears.  Live from the famous Record Plant Studio in Sausalito, California, we're proud to announce today's sublime guest, Mr. Gardner Goetze! Gardner is one of the most creative people this world has birthed.  He speaks in story and metaphor.  He slays dragons on the daily, and always saves the maiden fair.  Gardner is a legend, and we were most stoked to have him on this podcast is such a historic locale! Enjoy y'all!   You can find Gardner on IG @fentoncoolfoot

The Bartcast is excited to welcome Bisi Obateru, DJ/Producer/Songwriter and Entrepreneur. Today we're hitting all the heady topics, from the effects of social media platforms on attention span, to the philosophy of creating content, to the best hot sauce in the world!   You can find Bisi's on these links: IG: @bisimusic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JvQLQBJZyJj2HfL6DFyl4?si=q6MPAjoAQ82HlwPNnB0QLg Dropstation: https://vip.busybisi.com    

Lauren Swickard is an Actress/Writer/Producer who has worked  on a range of projects, creating and starring in the "California Christmas," series of movies, as well as appearing in two episodes of Netflix's, "Dear White People."  Today she joins Hobart on The Bartcast to talk about her experience forging her career as an actress in Hollywood, and then later a writer and producer. In this one we dive into the full movie-making process, from the conception and refinement of an idea into its execution and finally realization into its final film form! You can find Lauren on IMDB at: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4549519/ IG @laurenswickard

This week on The Bartcast we're going international baby! Longtime friend and first time guest Tore Keller joins the podcast and gives us a scrumptious and level-headed take on European journalistic philosophy. Tore is a European Correspondent for the Danish newspaper, Information. He has covered world events all over Europe, and currently reports from Paris, France. You can find Tore on Twitter and Instagram @ToreKeller

Today it's the Sultan of Serenades himself folks! Yes none other than Mr. Tom Quell joins Hobart on The Bartcast. The two gents talk through a rapidly-changing sunset light scenario about such heady topics as bidet-lore, shower styles, and the joys of inter-lingual friendship. Tom Quell's music can be found on Spotify under that name, follow him on instagram @tom.quell.music

This special episode of The Bartcast sees the return of famed ivory tickler Eli Goldlink!  Today the boys are dropping deep in the jungle, ready to take you through their top 5 Action Heroes of all time.  This one is full of rippling muscles, punishing catch-phrases, and of course, plenty of takes on who does and who doesn't belong on the list.

This episode of The Bartcast sees the triumphant return of the Spy Projects founders! Dogs! Wooden guns! Bromance!    This one has it all.

In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with Brennan Smart, photographer at large, for a good ol' fashioned brodown.  The two discuss their individual skate histories, the ultimate movies of their youth, and Brennan's aspiration to become a major fashion photographer.

In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with Cristina Azzopardi Schellmann, Program Manager of volunteers and internships at the Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary in Dominical, Costa Rica.   Interested in joining the volunteer program? You can learn more about the sanctuary and its opportunities on their website at https://www.alturaswildlifesanctuary.org   Follow them on instagram @alturaswildlife

In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with Mallory Somera, Multimedia Producer at KCBS Radio and Executive Producer of the Connect the Dots podcast on the Audacy Network.

Dan Dibley, host of 95.7 The Game's Willard and Dibs sportstalk radio show, joins Hobart to talk about the high school championship run they shared, Dibs' ascension through the broadcaster ranks, and the future of the Warriors franchise.

In this special episode of The Bartcast, Hobart is joined by Neal Chavez, slayer of dragons, to talk about his experience completing the David Goggins 48 in 48 challenge.

Ace joins The Bartcast today to talk about Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine and the United States' seemingly inevitable inability to avoid military action.

Today we welcome Mickey Darius onto The Bartcast, founder of Broken Clover Records, to tell the story of how he started his own record label.

Today The Bartcast brings you a genuine treat! Graham Patzner, mythical frontman of the rock band Whiskerman is in the studio today to talk life, liberty, and the pursuit of tasty grooves. Plus, a special audio-exclusive sample of one of the tracks off Whiskerman's most recent album!

In this episode Anthony Walker returns to The Bartcast to talk about the release of his new book, B is for Black Wealth. Follow Anthony on Instagram @anthonywalker33 Check out his apparel brand at www.finance-friday.com

In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with Joy Billette, empowerment coach and found of The Velvet Arsenal, an upcycled fashion brand and ecommerce shop. 

In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with Nick Yapor-Cox, founder and head chef at Nick's Pizza, the best pizza shop in the Bay Area!  The two discuss Nick's adventures in baking, from coming up in the fast-paced world of New York fine dining, to returning to the Bay to join a worker-owned cooperative pizza shop and the eventual starting of his own business.  Grab a slice for this one homes, things about to get tasty!

Happy Grundletide y'all! In this Holiday special episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with Papa Bear, "the most easiest man in the world." The two discuss travel philosophy, living off the grid, and good subwoofer design.

In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart travels to the mythical land of El Segundo to speak with Melissa Herrera, founder and host of The Mimosa Sisterhood, a podcast about historical female figures throughout the ages. Melissa shares her own experience of starting a podcast, growing an audience, and the many twists and turns along the way.

In this Episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with California Honeydrops frontman Lech Wierzynski to discuss the making of their next album, and the Golden State Warriors' prospects for the season.

In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with Finance Friday founder Anthony Walker. The two talk investing, crypto, as well as spreading the message of financial literacy to the black community and the world at large! Check out Anthony's merch at: www.finance-friday.com IG: @antwalker33

In this episode of the Bartcast, Hobart sits down with yoga teacher and epigenetic coach Lisa Krause.   Check out the full video of the podcast on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtQZRQOFcV8

In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with Seattle-based vocal magician Tyler Smith (Otys). The two dive into Tyler's story, his music, his decision to leave the Midwest for the PNW, and the politics of the day. Plus, a special musical bonus at the end of the episode!

Greetings Bartlings! Today we're sitting down with Mr. Daniel Erik, Bay Area bass hero and friend of the show. From Princess Leia to vampire vs. werewolf, this episode has it all!

Welcome back! In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with rapper and Hip Hop producer Tope. The two chop it up on such heady topics as the future of the Warriors franchise, Tope's ascension in the hip hop ranks, and the state of the genre today.  Tope's album, Marlin7, a saucy collab with Bay Area prodigy rapper LaRussell drops Sunday on Spotify!

In this very special episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with burgeoning art moguls Pietro Alexander and Sasha Filimonov to talk about the opening of their new gallery, Spy Projects.  The three wade into such heady waters as the state of the art world, torture art, and the importance of a state-funded artist initiative.   You can check out the gallery at www.spy-projects.com Or on Instagram @spyprojects

In this episode of The Bartcast Hobart sits down with Jeremiah Jenkins, an aerial circus stagehand and psychedelic who's studying to be a preacher at the San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo.  The two discuss Jeremiah's lifelong relationship to the church, his own personal brand of spirituality, and his experiences in Amsterdam coffee shops and Oakland psychedelic parties.

In this epic episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with longtime friend of the show Dede Bostian, and her partner Drew Daniels, to talk about their experience of pregnancy and young parenthood. 

In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart is speaking with holistic wellness advocate and crypto investor, Sandeep Kedia. The two dive into the philosophy of modern life, the changes of globalism on eastern and western cultures, and reminisce about their time together in India.   You can find Sandeep at: instagram - @energytunersandeep Facebook - energytunersandeep Website - https://www.sandeepkedia.com/

Hello friends! In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with talented vocalist and multi-armed goddess of musical ministration, the lovely and powerful Amethyst Starr.  The two dive deep into the ups and downs of living as a creative, the sacred geometry of pizza, and of course, get real about some Lord of the Rings lore.

In this very special feature of The Bartcast, Hobart has his brother Tony (aka The Chone) on the podcast to compare and discuss their top 10 sugary breakfast cereals of all time. Special call-in appearance by Hobart and Tony's older brother Chester Georgi-Densmore, DFA in Cereal Theology.

In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with Miss Stella Rose, a delightful burlesque performer and busking troubador. The two discuss the merits of a breakfastless morning, Stella's story and her dreams for the future.   You can find Stella's work on Instagram @ms.stella.rose and on her patreon at www.patreon.com/theroselantern

In this episode of The Bartcast, Hobart sits down with his neighbor Q, a relentless entrepreneur and real estate mogul. Q talks about growing up in Oakland in the 80's, creating his first business selling T-Shirts, and the schoolyard cookie game.