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Meaning What

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The way people talk about fine art sucks, but it doesn"t have to. Join Mason Hershenow (photographer and educator) and Sean Ang (chef and musician) as they discuss the art world in a truly groundbreaking way: like real people. Welcome to Meaning What, a space for conversations missing in contemporary art and culture. New episodes every other Thursday.

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01:01:12

The Very American Party

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2021/01/21

Mason, Sean, and Chris celebrate our nation's new leaders with a discussion about presidential inaugurations and the people chosen to perform at them. This episode is full of big opinions, but that's what you're here for anyway so stop reading this and listen already. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter. ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Created by Mason Hershenow Produced by Sean Ang and Christopher Scott McNeill This episode edited by Christopher

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01:05:04

Post Sixty Five

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2021/01/14

This week Sean and Mason are joined by the band Post Sixty Five to talk about their latest single "Middle Child", as well as how personal vulnerability shapes their songwriting and how the pandemic has finally slowed the creative world to their pace—for better or worse. You can purchase Post Sixty Five's music on Bandcamp, as well as stream it on all major platforms. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter. ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Created by

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44:21

Is Rothko Good?

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2021/01/07

Welcome to season two! Sean and I begin the new year with a discussion about abstract art, the roles we play as viewers and consumers, and how sometimes the best answer to a broken system is not to abandon it—but to change how we choose to interact with it. The Mark Rothko painting we reference in this episode is No. 14, 1960. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter. ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Created by Mason Hershenow Produced by Sean Ang and

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53:22

The Devil's Advocate

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2020/12/17

Today’s episode is our last for 2020, and with a new year approaching we thought we’d try something different. Join us for a discussion of the 1997 film The Devil’s Advocate and all the things it was trying so desperately to be. ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Created, mixed, and edited by Mason Hershenow Produced by Sean Ang Theme music "January: Brief" by Mason Hershenow Content warning: this is a discussion about an R-rated film that has aged poorly in the past 23 years. This

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57:23

JP Ryan on Making Art in Your Own Space

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2020/12/10

On today’s episode—our final interview of 2020—Mason talks to fine art photographer JP Ryan about pursuing photography at a state school, making art where you grew up, and what it’s like being trained at the end of the film photography era. Check out JP's work and give him a follow. ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Created, produced, and edited by Mason Hershenow Additional production by Sean Ang Theme music "January: Brief" by Mason Hershenow

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58:37

Christopher Scott McNeill on Leaving Out Your Own Story

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2020/12/03

This week, we talk to writer and journalist Christopher Scott McNeill about growing up and teaching Literature in the American South, working in the independent coffee scene in Sacramento, and how those experiences — along with a brief detour via the FBI — brought him to journalism. Chris can be found at csmcneill.com. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter! Editor's note: Mason is not actually an anarchist. Mason is democratic socialist and DSA member who believes in

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01:02:29

A La Mode on Balancing Subversion and Success

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2020/11/21

On today’s episode, we talk to drag performer A La Mode about how she got her start in drag, how the popularity of a certain show has changed the scene, and why this podcast will never take a sponsorship from Supreme. See more from A La Mode on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter! This episode contains some language and references to bodily functions that not all listeners will enjoy. Listener discretion is advised! ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam

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01:06:36

Megan Moriarty on Who Art School is Good For

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2020/11/12

This week, Sean and I talk to visual artist Megan Moriarty about what grad school does to an art practice, what starting your career alongside a pandemic is like, and the challenges of dating an artist — as understood by artists. See more of Megan's work at https://www.meganmoriartyart.com. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter! ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Created, produced, and edited by Mason Hershenow Additional production by Sean Ang Theme music

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01:09:40

Alana Rios on Creating Work Where You Are

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2020/11/06

On today’s episode, we talk to photographer Alana Rios about how the California landscape has shaped her art practice, the history and politics of women in the medium, and why it’s time to stop celebrating the work of Ansel Adams. See more of Alana's work at https://www.alanarios.com or on her Instagram. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter! ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Created, produced, and edited by Mason Hershenow Additional production by Sean

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Daniel Alejandro Trejo on Redefining Grad School

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2020/10/29

This week, we talk to visual artist Daniel Alejandro Trejo about how his hometown and identity shape his art, reconsidering what graduate school means in the time of COVID, and our shared issues with 1960s minimalist sculpture. See more of Daniel's work at https://trejodaniel.com Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter! ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Hosted, produced, and edited by Mason Hershenow Additional production by Sean Ang Theme music "January:

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47:53

Lee Hoffman on Identity and Pedagogy

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2020/10/22

On this week’s episode, we speak to vocalist and educator Lee Hoffman about her very personal journey in discovering her medium and what her medium has helped her discover about herself. Along the way we also discuss the social effects of a deeply religious upbringing, how learning about communism can expand one's worldview, and why it's important for an educator to never stop being a student. All Voices Choral Project Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and sign up for the newsletter! ——— Meaning

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44:41

Diana Oliphant on Living in an Institutionalist World

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2020/10/15

In one of the first episodes ever recorded for this show, Mason Hershenow talks to artist and model Diana Oliphant about the institutions that rule the art world, the educations we're expected to have, and who decides what does and does not qualify as fine art. Follow our Instagram and sign up for the newsletter! ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Hosted, produced, and edited by Mason Hershenow Additional production by Sean Ang Theme music "January: Brief" by Mason Hershenow

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01:08:13

Mason Hershenow on What Makes a Photographer

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2020/10/08

On today’s episode, the tables are turned as our co-host Sean Ang interviews your host Mason Hershenow — a classically-trained photographer — about his own art practice, his thoughts on art education, and the over-baked debate of film vs digital. Sign up for the newsletter here! ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Hosted, produced, and edited by Mason Hershenow Additional production by Sean Ang Theme music "January: Brief" by Mason Hershenow

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01:02:03

Angela Yam on Finding Your True Passion in College

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2020/10/01

This week your hosts Mason Hershenow and Sean Ang speak to vocalist Angela Yam about her experience discovering her medium in college, the state of opera during COVID, and what makes her hopeful about the genre's future. She also shares her thoughts on why she avoids idolization of individual performers, and how she knows for a fact that her mother is her biggest fan. If you or someone you know is an artist or creative and have a topic you'd like to bring to the show, you can email us at

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48:17

Sean Ang on Finding a New Direction

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2020/09/24

Welcome to our first episode! As an introduction, this week your host Mason Hershenow will be talking to co-host Sean Ang about Sean's experiences as a classical musician and how COVID has made them reconsider their career path. If you or someone you know is an artist or creative and have a topic you'd like to bring to the show, you can email us at meaningwhatpod@gmail.com or find us on Twitter: @meaningwhatpod ——— Meaning What is a product of it's no sam studios Hosted, produced, and edited by

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