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Blind Shovel

Blind Shovel is an arts and music podcast hosted by designer Michael Olivo. The show is focused on interviewing emerging and established creators about their inspirations, process, and maturation. Released every Tuesday night at 8pm EST.

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All Episodes

01:02:17

Tim and Chris Lyons - Twinship & The Merits of Tinkering

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2023/04/25

A co-operative Blind Shovel, this one with the familial duo Chris and Tim Lyons. Both brothers live in the great state of New Jersey, where they experiment with film, A.R., photography, and documentation. We discuss the dynamics of collaboration, tinkering, the intersection of technology and art, their upcoming documentary, and more.Tim's links:https://lyonswork.com/Homepagehttps://www.sneaky.world/productsChris' links:http://Chrislyons.techhttps://www.tiktok.com/@bigfootdoodHeader image: Tim Lyons,

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01:17:47

Matt Lock - 90's Doom & The Ukrainian Soldier

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2023/04/18

A melted Blind Shovel, this one with master notebook draftsman Matt Lock. We discuss 90's doom, the apocalyptic, Instagram, the influence of music and much more.Matt Lock lives and works in Northern NJ where he continues to stack piles of his idiosyncratic drawings.Matt's links and locks:www.instagram.com/mdlinterfaceHeader image: Matt Lock, "The Pain Salon", 2022

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01:17:32

Jonathan LeVine - Cyclone Static & The Elks

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2023/04/12

A veteran Blind Shovel, this one with curator and trail-blazer Jonathan LeVine. We discuss his New Jersey origins, the low-brow art explosion, running a gallery, and much more.Jonathan LeVine lives and works in Rutherford, NJ where he continues to be an art-dealer, and is the drummer in the melodic-punk band Cyclone Static.Jonathan's links:www.jonathanlevineprojects.comwww.cyclonestatic.bandcamp.comHeader image: Jonathan LeVine, "Elk", 2022

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01:16:55

Jason Rusnock - Cyano-Kites & Photo's Photo

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2023/04/05

A Black-and-White Blind Shovel, this one with photographer Jason Rusnock. We discuss the medium of photography, cyanotype, formalism, and much more.Jason Rusnock lives and works in Philly, PA where, besides continuing his practice in photography, he runs Good Buy Supply, a sustainable general store dedicated to low-waste + plastic-free alternatives for everyday life. Jason's links:www.jasonrusnock.comwww.instagram.com/jasonrusnockhttps://jasonrusnock.com/journal.jpgHeader image: Jason Rusnock, "Air

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01:30:17

Dan Bortz - Cleve & The Time Change Generator

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2023/03/29

A gritty Blind Shovel, this one with clothing-maker and multi-disciplinarian artist Dan Bortz. We discuss musical influences, suburbia, definitions of success, and much more.Dan Isaac Bortz lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio where he runs Time Change Generator, a studio and artist residency specializing in screen-printing repeat patterns on fabric. Dan's links:www.dibortz.comwww.instagram.com/timechangegeneratorHeader image: Dan Issac Bortz, 2022

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01:18:03

Mingjia Chen - Grad School & The Rest

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2023/03/22

A resonating Blind Shovel, this one with multi-faceted musician Mingjia Chen. We discuss the relationship between drawing and music, true rest, mark-making as musical inspiration, and much more.Mingja is a Beijing-born and LA-based musician who has lectured at the University of Toronto, and taught private lessons at the Humber College of Music, from where she holds a Bachelor of Music. She is an alumnus of the Banff Centre’s International Workshop in jazz and contemporary music, and a recipient of

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01:20:43

James Alan - Valley Boy & The 10,000 Ways

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2023/03/15

A clanging and clanking Blind Shovel, this one with singer-songwriter James Alan. We discuss his songwriting process, the Apollonian and Dionysian, the nature of Valley Boy, and much more.James is an LA-based musician, who has songwriting credit on tracks by Troye Sivan, DNCE, the Jonas Brothers, and Jeremy Zucker. Check out his latest creations below:James'

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01:10:46

Matt Houston - Loco Motives & The Dawkins Delusion

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2023/03/07

A dusty Blind Shovel, this one with prolific cartoonist Matt Houston. We discuss his work in the animation industry, Mormonism, The New Atheists, burning paintings, building a family, and more.Matt is an Arizona-based cartoonist, who has worked on Summer Camp Island, Krapopolis, as well as Adventure Time. He also produces beautiful oil paintings and woven blankets.Matt's links:https://www.mg-houston.com/https://www.instagram.com/mg.houston/?hl=enHeader image: Matt Houston, ''Owl'', 2021

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01:21:15

Al Gofa - Orc Gym & The Family of Four

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2023/03/01

A steely Blind Shovel, this one with the bold cartoonist Al Gofa. We discuss his upcoming graphic novel Orc Gym, body-sculpting, the influence of film, and being a drawing nerd.Al is a Montreal-based cartoonist, who embraces every facet of the cartooning process, embodying the designer, inker, colorist and letterer. Orc Gym is currently up on Kickstarter and needs your support! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/algofa/orc-gym Header image: Al Gofa, ''Don't worry about Brother One, he is always

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01:10:12

David Lauer - Stop-Motion & Non-stop Work

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2023/02/22

An illuminating Blind Shovel, this one with stop-motion animator and studio co-founder David Lauer. We discuss the struggles and rewards of stop-motion, digital vs analog animation, the titans of the industry, and the beauty of a lifelong commitment to one's craft.David is a California-based animator and co-founder of Mystery Meat Media, an animation studio that has worked on Solo: A Star Wars Story, Mad God, and Sorry To Bother You, among many other films.Header image: David Lauer, 2021*NOTE: David

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01:15:20

JE Sunde - Songwriting & Squareness

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2023/02/15

A singing and echoing Blind Shovel, this one with songwriter JE Sunde. We discuss the metrics of success, being square, the role of emotion in songwriting, and the power of beauty.JE is currently based in Minneapolis and is a classically trained musician from the university in Eau Claire, WI. His latest album "9 Songs About Love" can be found on Spotify, alongside his two previous. Keep 'em peeled for the latest.Header image: photo of JE Sunde by Graham Gardner

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01:28:36

Roman Muradov - Non-animator Animation & Young Stalin

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2023/02/08

A cheeky Blind Shovel, this one with prolific cartoonist and animator Roman Muradov. We discuss Brooklyn, young Stalin, linguistics, suicide, and a pissing snake.Roman is an Armenian artist based in Brooklyn, NY. He has received numerous awards from various institutions like the Art Directors Club and the Society of Illustrators, and his books have been translated into a number of languages. His clients include the New Yorker, the New York Times, Penguin Random House, Criterion, Vogue, Paris Review,

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01:26:38

Dory Bavarsky - Bach & Being A Record Label

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2023/02/01

A hidden Blind Shovel stashed behind ordinary tools, this one with intro-creator and musical master Dory Bavarsky. We discuss being a record label, Bach, encountering genius, and Dory tells some jokes.Dory is a musician and educator based in Los Angeles, CA. He writes music for TV shows, feature films, independent projects, and releases albums through his label Full Color Sound Records. His credits include Marvel’s Eternals, Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time, and Guiding Light, for which he won an

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01:29:55

Jesse Balmer - Slow Cartoons & Bug-People

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2023/01/25

A glorious and shiny Blind Shovel in the sun, this one with long-time friend and collaborator Jesse Balmer. We discuss cartooning, Adventure Time, slow-paced goblins, and my bias towards bug-people.Jesse is an illustrator and cartoonist based in Los Angeles, CA. He has done storyboards and animation design for Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney & Encyclopedia Pictura.Header image: Jesse Balmer, Grin & the Goblin Queen, 2022

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Nick Norman - Ceramics & Black-Market Mummies

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2023/01/18

A willfully Blind Shovel, this one with my dear friend and collaborator Nick Norman. We discuss ceramics, teaching, Portland, and the black-market mummies.Nick is a fine artist and ceramicist based in Portland, PA. His work can be acquired from Picture Room in Brooklyn and Lowell in Portland.Header image: Nick Norman, 4 Jugglers on the Hill, 2021

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01:11:58

David Kettner - A Life of Art & The Frog Joke

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2023/01/11

A beautifully Blind Shovel, this one with my former teacher and aesthetic prankster David Kettner. We discuss a lifetime of art, collage, and the infamous frog joke.David is a fine artist based in Philadelphia, PA. He taught for decades at University of the Arts, and has a retrospective coming up this fall at Arcadia University.Header image: David Kettner, Haiku: Basho's Pond, 2022

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01:09:03

Ian Meltzer - The Drums & The Valley

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2023/01/01

Our first musician picks up the Blind Shovel, this one with my dear friend and prodigious drummer Ian Meltzer. We discuss life on tour, Ian's relationship to the drums, and the project Valley Boy.Ian is a producer and musician based in Los Angeles, to hear him at his finest listen to Valley Boy's "Thursday Friday" album. To see him at his finest check out his cameos on Star Trek Voyager, Dexter and The Hughleys.Header image: Ian Meltzer, photo by Roland Lefox

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01:23:47

Em Kettner - Introversion & The Jokester

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2023/01/01

Another Blind Shovel, this one with my former classmate and complimentary prankster Em Kettner. We discuss identity and it's relationship to art, ceramics, and her experiences in academia.Em is an artist and writer based in Richmond, CA. Recent solo exhibitions include “Slow Poke” and “The Understudies” at François Ghebaly Gallery (Los Angeles, CA), “Play the Fool” at Goldfinch (Chicago, IL), and “The Eternal Worm” at Harpy (Rutherford, NJ)Header image: Em Kettner, ceramic from her exhibition of

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01:08:46

Dang Wayne Olsen - Tarot & Goldie

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2023/01/01

Deep we go with the Blind Shovel, this one with authentic doodler and basketball connoisseur Dang Wayne Olsen. We discuss parenting, his major arcana tarot deck, and the relationship between drugs and art.Born and raised in Ohio, Dang now keeps it groovy as an illustrator living with his wife and daughter in Pasadena, California where he paints pictures inside the closet of their apartment.Header image: Dang Wayne Olsen, What Gives?, 2021

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01:03:24

Niv Bavarsky - Collaboration & Friendship

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2023/01/01

Onward with the Blind Shovel, this one with my dear friend and collaborator Niv Bavarsky. We discuss his job at Youtube, our collaboration on the graphic novel Old Growth, and the power of friendship, plus more.Niv is an artist & illustrator based in Los Angeles, whose work can be found in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wired, Facebook, ESPN, Cartoon Network, and HBO.Header image: Niv Bavarsky, The 9 Personality Archetypes

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