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Art Unknown Podcast

Welcome to the Art Unknown Podcast: Feed Your Soul With Art Step into a world where the strokes of a brush tell stories untold, and the whispers of creativity echo through time. The Art Unknown Podcast is your gateway to the hidden realms of artistry, where each episode unravels the mysteries behind the masterpieces and the minds that create them. Hosted by the insightful Jim Wills, this podcast is a journey through the vibrant tapestry of art, exploring the depths of human expression and the

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Ep76 Dennis Welch

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2025/11/06

"I think there is something good for our souls to create. We're built to create.The world changes when artists are doing their best work" - Dennis Welch From Knowing to Doing: A Songwriter's Journey with Dennis Welch In this captivating episode of the Art Unknown Podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of Dennis Welch, a passionate songwriter who has embraced the art of saying "yes" to life's opportunities. Join us as Dennis shares his inspiring story of crafting songs in solitude,

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Ep75 Jim Wills – part 3

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2025/11/03

"Art creates love and connection to the human spirit." - Jim Wills For our 75th episode extravaganza, we're flipping the script and turning the spotlight on the maestro himself, Jim Wills! And who better to commandeer the host's chair than his exceptional wife, Janrace? She's got a knack for asking the questions no one saw coming; it's like a musical mystery tour, but with more cowbell and fewer maps! As Jim takes us on a rhythmic journey through his musical career, it's less about his dusty old

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Ep74 Cameron Smith

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2025/10/27

"I really feel that creativity is fundamental to our existence." - Cameron SmithIn the realm of boundless creativity, where imagination flows like an unending river, one must harness this torrent of ideas and share it with the world. This is the very essence of our guest on Episode 74, Cameron Smith, whose life has been a testament to the art of storytelling since his formative years. From a tender young age, Cameron was captivated by the act of documenting his life, capturing the essence of his

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Ep73 Siquoyia Blue

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2025/10/23

"It just makes life better. It just helps us get through life. That's why art's important." - Siquoyia BlueThe life of an artist is often a delicate dance between creative passion and the practical demands of making a living. It is a journey filled with both inspiration and struggle, where the flame of artistic genius must be carefully nurtured amidst life's challenges. The essence of resilience and perseverance is at the heart of Episode 73, where we delve into the remarkable journey of Siquoyia

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Ep72 Clementine Moss

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2025/10/16

"Everything in life is temporary. We can create a different day. We can create a different vision." - Clementine MossEpisode 72 is a mesmerizing journey into the vibrant life of Clementine Moss, a writer turned drummer, whose story unfolds like a symphony of passion and discovery. In this conversation, we delve into Clementine's unexpected foray into drumming in her 20s; a time when she realized the profound need not just to create, but to collaborate. This epiphany propelled her into the world of

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Ep71 Rob Murat & Maya Elizabeth

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2025/10/12

"Art informs all of culture. Art is the spice of life" - Maya Elizabeth & Rob MuratWhen two powerhouse performers join forces, the result is pure magic. In Episode 71, we welcome Rob Murat and Maya Elizabeth, the creative minds behind the captivating track "All I Can Say." Rob Murat, a talented singer, songwriter, musician, and actor, has appeared in popular TV shows like Extant, Bones, and the Netflix hit series On My Block. His musical journey, marked by a passionately resonating voice, led him

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Ep70 Meg Raiano

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2025/10/09

"Having art in your life gives you the ability to see things in different way." - Meg Raiano Meet Meg Raiano, our dynamic Episode 70 guest who embodies the creative spirit. Her journey began like many artists; on a traditional path that took an unexpected and thrilling turn. From her initial love affair with photography to her college days immersed in dance, Meg has always been a true artist at heart. Though dance brought her joy, it was behind the camera where her passion truly ignited. Meg's

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Ep69 Kat Sparks

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2025/10/06

"Life's passing by, if you are not doing the things you love anyway, why not just give it a shot." - Kat Sparks While many people follow the path of the creative, few have done it as diversely as Episode 69 guest Kat Sparks. From a young actor in Hollywood to a powerful film producer in Austin, Texas, Kat has developed a keen sense of what makes great film. In this episode we discuss the ways in which her award-winning company, Southwest Film Productions helps up-and-coming artists and screenwriters

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Ep68 Christopher Quigley

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2025/09/27

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS"Art transforms our minds. Music transforms our hearts." - Christopher Quigley Christopher Quigley spent his working life assisting artists and architects create their own incredible public art works around the world, yet it wasn't until a pair of massive strokes nearly took his life, that he decided to embrace his own inner artist. Moved by the tragic murder of Elaine Mosher and his own experience of childhood violence Christopher began developing

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Ep67 Shanti Hershenson

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2025/05/22

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS"Create art for other people to experience and to enjoy and for it to enrich their lives." - Shanti Hershenson Everyone is inspired by the success of the youth. As for the young adult novel world, our Episode 67 guest, the award-winning author, Shanti Hershenson is taking it by storm. Starting from very early on in her teenage years, Miss Hershenson has written over 30 books and published 20. This alone is an accomplishment any author can be proud

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Ep66 Alan Katz Part 2

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2025/03/31

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS"If you can't tell your own story; really, who's story can you tell?" - Alan Katz Episode 66 continues the conversation with Hollywood legendary phenom, Alan Katz. We get very deep from jump, as they say, but pretty soon Alan weaves a fascinating tale of recovery and discovery and we talk about his world today as a podcast storyteller, his beliefs on plant medicine, and much more in this second half of the gripping life of the voice of the Crypt

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Ep65 Alan Katz Part 1

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2025/03/25

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS"Making Tales From The Crypt was an extraordinary creative experience... it was fantastic." - Alan Katz Our Episode 65 is an Art Unknown first! The conversation with Hollywood legend Alan Katz was so good that we made it our first ever two-parter. Anyone enjoying tv in the 1990s will remember Tales from the Crypt and the lovable, terrifying Crypt Keeper. Mr. Katz developed the Keeper as a fully fledged character in the show. From a running dialogue

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Ep64 Hersh Gutwilik

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2025/03/12

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS"[Art] is one of those quality of life things that give you a reason to get up in the morning." - Isaac Hersh Gutwilik Looking back at a life filled with art and music, our Episode 64 guest, Isaac Hersh Gutwilik is a drummer's percussionist. That is to say, while he knows his way around a drum kit, his true expertise lies in his ability to create complex beats and rhythms which balance and drive the music using traditional backing drums - bongos,

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Ep63 Teri M Brown

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2025/02/27

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS"You do not want to leave this earth with things on a bucket list and wishing you had done something." - Teri M Brown What do you do when life has beaten you down? When you question your place in the world? After a bad 14 year marriage ended, Teri M Brown found herself questioning everything. It was during this tumultuous time that she met the man who would become her champion and would challenge her to reach new heights. It was time for a grand

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