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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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55:34

Jonny Negron - Digitalis & A Pair of Levi's

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2025/05/14

A moonlit Blind Shovel, this time with painter and cartoonist Jonny Negron. We discuss the beauty and drag of comics, painting, night-life, depicting the contemporary world, and much more.Jonny's WebsiteJonny's InstagramChateau ShattoHeader image: Jonny Negron, "Poison", 2023

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01:21:09

Josh Ottum - Sweating It Out & Our Rote Skills

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2025/04/29

A long-awaited Blind Shoveldow, this time with musician and scholar Josh Ottum. We discuss surprising productivity, child-rearing, his approach to teaching, industriousness, and much more.Josh's WebsiteJosh's InstagramHeader image: Aaron Redfield, "Josh Ottum", 2018

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01:20:16

Lesley Wheeler & Karl McComas-Reichl - Rita's Roar &...

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2025/03/05

A two-headed Blind Shovel, this time the dynamic duo Lesley Wheeler & Karl McComas-Reichl. We discuss art relationships, teaching, contemporary poetry, a glimpse at social media fame and much more.Lesley's SubstackLesley's TextilesKarl's WebsiteKarl's InstagramHeader image: Lesley Wheeler & Karl McComas-Reichl "Self-Portrait" 2025

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59:47

Red Nose Studio - Living Illustration & The Three...

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2025/03/05

A Blind Shovel in the round, this time with seasoned illustrator Red Nose Studio. We discuss the origins of his style, the nature of editorial illustration now and then, the winds and turns of his career, and much more.Red Nose Studio WebsiteRed Nose InstagramHeader image: Lesley Wheeler & Karl McComas-Reichl "Self-Portrait" 2025

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01:15:26

On "Saints & Sand" - JF Martel & Michael Olivo

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2025/02/01

A self-reflective Blind Shovel, this time the great JF Martel (of Weird Studies & Reclaiming Art.) interviews me on my latest book release, Saints & Sand. We discuss fatherhood, my process, the symbols found within the book, and much more.Saints & Sand Order PageSaints & Sand PreviewHeader image: Michael Olivo, "Front Cover" 2024

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01:08:36

Max Gordon - Livin' Good & Pullin' Prints

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2024/11/12

A screen-printed Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator Max Gordon. We discuss our college experience, Belmar, finding one's style, tabling goods across the USA, and much more.Max's InstagramMax's WebsiteHeader image: Max Gordon, "Studio Portrait" 2024

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01:06:41

Cullen Beckhorn - Neoglyphic Media & Obliterating The...

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2024/10/23

A wood-fired Blind Shovel, this one with publisher and librarian Cullen Beckhorn. We discuss his new anthology Alive Outside, anarchy, the Lookout Arts Quarry, honing his printing processes, and much more.Cullen's InstagramNeoglyphic MediaHeader image: Aapo Rapi, "Alive Outside Cover" 2024

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01:09:50

Jesse Korman - A Screamer's Life & The Number Twelve

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2024/10/09

A bellowing Blind Shovel, this one with musician and producer Jesse Korman. We discuss The Number Twelve Looks Like You, the practice of screaming, New Jersey, entertainment, and much more.Jesse's InstagramJesse's WebsiteThe Number 12's InstagramHeader image: Khalid Mohtaseb, 2024

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01:09:57

Milo Moyer-Battick - Formal Shock & The Cabin's Warmth

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2024/09/18

A flattened and etched Blind Shovel, this one with print-maker and fine artist Milo Moyer-Battick. We discuss formalism, the Bay, seeking a reaction, entertainment, and much more.Milo's InstagramMilo's WebsiteHeader image: Milo Moyer-Battick, "The Witness", 2023

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01:28:14

Matt Holmen - Designed Service & The Good Human

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2024/09/11

A multi-forked Blind Shovel, this one with musician and designer Matt Holmen. We discuss cuisine, his music career, transitioning to design, and much more.Matt's InstagramMatt's WebsiteHeader image: Matt Holmen, "Self-Portrait", 2022

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01:12:05

Matteo Roberts - Magically Managing & Pep Talk

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2024/09/03

A roasted bean and a side of a Blind Shovel, this one with musician and composer Matteo Roberts. We discuss day jobs, Tonko House, Wisconsin's Phox, film-scoring, and much more.Matteo's InstagramPep Magic's SpotifyPep Magic's WebsiteHeader image: Eleanor Kody, "Portrait of Matteo", 2024

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01:20:06

Sarah Rothberg - Pixel Poetry & Humanizing the Virtual

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2024/08/28

An interactive Blind Shovel, this one with New Media artist Sarah Rothberg. We discuss New Media, studying poetry, teaching, the potential of virtual avatars, and much more.Sarah's WebsiteSarah's InstagramHeader image: Sarah Rothberg, "SUPERPROMPT", 2023

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01:41:34

Anthony Ferraro - Form and Void & The Non-Casual

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2024/08/20

A far-out Blind Shovel, this one with musician Anthony Ferraro. We discuss being on tour, formlessness, Eastern and Western perspectives, Tony's news, casualness, opening a bar, and much more.Tony's WebsiteTony's InstagramHeader image: Allie VM, "Untitled", 2024

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50:02

Kurt Shore - Shore Power & Touring Before the Micronova

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2024/08/14

An ageless Blind Shovel, this one with musician and entrepreneur Kurt Shore. We discuss running every morning, being a father, finding balance, optimism, the potentially impending micronova, and much more.Kurt's InstagramKurt's YoutubeHeader image: Kurt Shore, "Portrait”, 2024

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01:33:25

Baptiste Virot - Heir to Hergé & The Pull of Animal...

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2024/08/07

A bright and poppy Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and cartoonist Baptiste Virot. We discuss Animal Press, Hermès, social media, vintage French comics, and much more.Baptiste's WebsiteBaptiste's InstagramAnimal Press InstagramHeader image: Baptiste Virot, "Une case issue de ma prochaine bédé (roman graphique) dans laquelle il sera parfois question de fromage (comme d’hab)”, 2024

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01:06:56

Rememburgerme - Gary Larson Cool & BK Tats

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2024/07/30

A tatted-up Blind Shovel, this one with fine artist and tattoo artist Rememburgerme. We discuss Gary Larson and other inspirations, his path to tattooing, Brooklyn, and much more.Devon's WebsiteDevon's InstagramShapeworldHeader image: Devon M, "Sun”, 2024

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01:37:24

Brett Flanigan - Paint-Hopping & Hawking Jazz

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2024/07/24

A chill Blind Shovel, this one with painter Brett Flanigan. We discuss his painting process, train-hopping, letting one's work evolve, and much more.Brett's WebsiteBrett's InstagramHeader image: Brett Flanigan, "Untitled” (Roller painting)", 2019

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56:36

Nick Morris - Zen Traffic & The Rise & Fall of Flower...

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2024/07/17

A zen Blind Shovel in NYC traffic, this one with father and musician Nick Morris. We discuss the impact of sobriety, having a family, Flower Girl, dishwashing, identity, and much more.Nick's WebsiteFlower Girl's SpotifyHeader image: Jason Rusnock, "Nick Morris in the Jungeon", 2017

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01:25:32

Ron English & Constant van Hoeven - Living in...

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2024/07/10

A delusional Blind Shovel, this one with street artist and painter Ron English alongside filmmaker and designer Constant van Hoeven. We discuss the film Living in Delusionville, the evolution of street art, aging as an artist, Warhol, imprisonment, family, and much more.Ron's InstagramRon's WebsiteConstant's InstagramConstant's WebsiteHeader image: Ron English, "Smiley Grin", 2022

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01:25:16

Brett Stenson - QSL Cards & The Young Jerks

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2024/07/03

A rosy and peaceful Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and designer Brett Stenson. We discuss art school, the aesthetics of Milwaukee, the illustrator-designer fusion, working in groups, his fine art carvings, and much more.Brett's WebsiteBrett's InstagramThe Young JerksHeader image: Brett Stenson, "Milwaukie Store Mural", 2024

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