Guest: Courtney Barnard In this episode of The Artist Is In, I talk with intuitive abstract expressionist Courtney Barnard about painting as a form of inner truth-telling. For Courtney, art isn’t about external expectations—it’s about listening inward, honoring what needs to be said, and letting it pour onto the canvas. We explore how creativity becomes a declaration of self, how we choose who we are through what we make, and why the act of creating is enough to claim the title of artist. Thi...

Write Your Story with Ally Fallon: Human beings have a primal need that we don’t often talk about. It’s not food or water or love, although we need those things too. It’s the human need that drives you to watch Netflix, scroll Instagram, gasp at a text message that says, “you’ll never guess what happened!?” and even binge a great audiobook (the three I mention in the episode are in the notes below). And yet unlike food, water and love, this primal need often gets

Former footballer Edgar Davids and artist Paul Pfeiffer on creating a new work for the Manchester International Festival. As four new twenty minute operas are premiered at the Buxton International Festival, Helen Goodman, artistic manager at the festival, and Hannah Ellis Ryan, artistic director of theatre company, HER Productions, discuss how short plays and operas can lead the way for change.Jo Callaghan has an AI detective at the centre of her Kat and Lock crime fiction series. Ajay Chowdhury

🎙️ EPISODE #1968 – Kat Monster: Ancestral Fire, Pagan Portals, and Art from the Shadow RealmDate & Time: 07/02/2025 @ 6 PM EasternGuest: Kat MonsterLocation: Pittsburgh, PAHost: Robert Kalil | Typical Skeptic Podcast🎨 BIO/INTRO:Kat Monster is an artist, mystic, and fire gazer whose mixed media creations are portals into myth, illness, and ancestral memory. Her work channels Old Gods, Pagan spirits, and dream wisdom to guide shadow integration and healing through artistic expression. Winner of

It's hot. So hot. July is a good time to reflect on 2025 so far and share some thoughts about how our reading journey is progressing. Spoiler Alert, it's going great! What are your favorite reads so far in 2025? Non-Book Things The Bear - Season 4 Trailer Summer 5K Training Book Things Hungerstone by Kat Dunn The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohammed Mid-Year Highlights The Art Thief by Michael Finkel Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Into the Bright Open: A Secret Garden Rem...

In this episode of the Art and Artist Podcast, host Kyle Ariel Knowles interviews singer-songwriter Kat Lane, who discusses her unique blend of devastating folk pop, her musical influences, and the impact of social media, particularly TikTok, on her career. Kat shares her journey of songwriting, the importance of authenticity in her music, and her experiences with live performances. She also reflects on her early musical background, the role of collaboration in music production, and the meani...

Guest: Deborah Slahta In this episode of The Artist Is In, ceramic artist Deborah Slahta joins me for a grounded and powerful conversation about process, patience, and the quiet courage it takes to let go. From the tactile rituals of working with clay to the unpredictable dance of heat and glaze in the kiln, Deborah shares how her practice has become both a discipline and a release. We talk about the space between control and surrender, the balance of structure and softness, and what it means...

#unapologetic #bodypositivity #womenempowerment #maternalnarcissismI couldn't wait to have Kat Shaw back on the podcast. This is a must-listen episode for anyone struggling with loving their body. Each piece of Kat's artwork is a journey to reclaiming each unique body's beauty and bringing forward self-love and acceptance. As an activist artist, Kat prides herself on dismantling the patriarchy, breaking society’s stereotypical views of beauty and glorifying every single body shape through her

Guest: Sean Carney In this episode of The Artist Is In, I sit down with painter and educator Sean Carney, whose creative drive is as relentless as it is inspiring. Sean doesn’t romanticize the process—he simply has to paint. It's a need, an obsession, a daily practice that grounds him and gives shape to his days. We talk about what it's like to be pulled to the canvas (or in his case, wood) again and again, not for recognition, but for the pure love of the act itself. Sean also shares how tea...

This week on Express Yourself, we hear about the 25th Annual Mount Sopris Music Fest happening on July 4th; then an interview with artist Jude Barton ahead of her exhibition at The Art Base in Basalt; we check in with the March 4th Marching Band; and we'll catch up with musician Cody Jeffryes playing his psychedelic Funk Soul grooves at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park on Independence Day.

with me, Kat Popova – artist, coach, and founder of Create! Magazine and CreateUIn this Q&A episode, I’m answering your real questions about what it actually takes to grow as an artist. We get into all the good stuff: how to price your work when you're just starting out, what to do when self-doubt creeps in, how to find collectors online (even if you have a small following), and ways to stay grounded when everything feels overwhelming.If you’ve ever felt unsure, discouraged, or just wanted someone

How are you enjoying the episodes? Send a message! The episode discusses the artistry, creativity, and production behind adult content, challenging the notion that it is low-effort or lacks importance. It covers the extensive work, including visual storytelling, lighting, mood setting, and the intricate technical processes involved in creating high-quality adult videos. The episode emphasizes the adult performers' commitment to delivering authentic and emotionally engaging performances, compa...

Special guests Sarah and Kellie of the podcast Final Girls join me in dissecting the summer slasher I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)! We discussion final girls as a whole and how the character trope has evolved, our own histories with IKWYDLS, the fear analysis and much more. Tune in and share with friends! Final Girls Website/RSS FeedDonate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorror | @finalgirlsthepodcastThreads: @bruckerhorror | @finalgirlsthepodcastEmail:

In this heartfelt and grounding conversation, Kat reconnects with her former professor, artist and printmaker Cheryl Agulnick Hochberg, to explore what it truly means to live a creative life—on your own terms.   Cheryl shares how her work is shaped by place, walking, and deep observation—drawing inspiration from time spent in Wyoming, China, Finland, and her new home in Arizona. Together, they reflect on life after academia, the courage to start over, and the unexpected clarity that comes with

Guest: Rachel Coleman of Shy Fox Studio In this episode of The Artist Is In, fluid artist Rachel Coleman shares how a return to creativity helped her heal after trauma—and how letting go of control became the most powerful part of her practice. We talk about growing up in her mother’s ceramic shop, the moment she rediscovered painting, and why fluid art felt like the only medium that could hold her emotions. Rachel opens up about how her work is shaped by nature, geodes, and the messy beauty ...

This episode is a dream come true. Kat sits down with the extraordinary Maggie Smith —poet, bestselling author, and creative soul behind the viral poem Good Bones and the memoir You Could Make This Place Beautiful. In this raw and inspiring conversation, they explore the messiness of the creative process, navigating visibility, staying true to your art in the age of AI, and how to keep going when the world (or your family) doesn’t get it.Whether you're an artist, writer, or creative entrepreneur,

It's time to duel!The Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering set is here and the hosts have been ripping packs and building decks. Kat, Nadia, and Eric are joined by special guest Shivam Bhatt to dive into the deep cuts, the flavor, the art, and everything about this landmark moment in FF and MtG history.Also, it's me; I'm the FFXIII guy who knows what Fal'cie and L'cie are. It's honestly pretty straightforward.Tune in to live recordings of the show every Saturday morning at

Welcome back to Autopsy of a Horror Movie! Tuning in by myself to quickly catch up on horror movies I have been checking out and getting into what I think we can expect from the legacy cast in the new I Know What You Did Last Summer. Tune in and share with friends!Donate to Spirit of ChildrenInstagram: @bruckerhorrorThreads: @bruckerhorrorEmail: bruckerhorror@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/autopsyofahorrormovieMusic & Sound EffectsCancun by Topher and GraceMixkit (thunder

Guest: Jennifer Small In this episode of The Artist Is In, abstract artist Jennifer Small shares the quiet transformation that changed everything—when she stopped trying to paint what things looked like and started painting what they felt like. We talk about her evolution from realism to abstraction, the beauty she finds in the ordinary, and how letting go of expectations opened space for a more expansive, honest way of creating. Jennifer’s work draws directly from the rhythms of her daily li...

BabyGay™ Podcast: Special Pride Episode - Navigating Non-Binary Identity & Queer Art with Kat Cunning!Navigate your non-binary journey with this BabyGay™ Podcast episode featuring the incredible Kat Cunning (they/them)! Known for their traffic-stopping voice, magnetic stage presence, and multi-hyphenate career as an LGBTQ+ artist, actor, and songwriter. Kat joins host PJ Brescia (they/them) for a special pride episode recorded LIVE from the Girls, Gays & Theys X BabyGay Pride Party at beTRUE