We unveiled our new setup, took a few chat comments and questions, talked topical art, Henderson v. Chandler 2, Taylor Swift?, and reveal our special guests for our big episode 100 next week. (Hint: PROF and the MITH)

This week we sit down with the artist behind Bloody Elbow's MMA Squared cartoons, Chris Rini. Chris relates a harrowing tale of quarantine life at the epicenter of the pandemic in NYC, we talk about why artists should never work for free, and he even shares Mama Rini's secret for the perfect linguini and clams. Pro tip: you're gonna wanna watch Goodfellas again. "As far as I can remember, I always wanted to be a Muay Thai fighter."

Check out Chris' Patreon and get a copy of his upcoming book release:

https://www.patreon.com/ChrisRini

This week we're joined by friend of the show and one of Art Fight Podcast's foundational inspirations, Robin Black. We discuss the how and why of martial arts analysis, the challenges facing Bellator's return to live fight events, and Robin's nomination for the World MMA Awards Analyst of the Year. Plus SO much more. Don't miss this one!

After a week off, we return to catch up on all things art and fight, and fill you guys in on our latest projects.

Paul Hairston is a New York City based commercial and film director. Raised in rural Virginia, he now lives and works out of Brooklyn. We talk his fight short film "Lions in the Corner" - a profound piece about a real life fight club in Virginia with a purpose.

Watch the film: https://vimeo.com/353833615

This week we have a chat with underground filmmaker, cult cinema curator and book publisher, Nico B. We talk about pioneering pinup photographer Bunny Yeager, Nashville native Bettie Page, Nico's own films, and his legendary video rental store in Amsterdam which planted the seeds for his Cult Epics movie and book label.   

Cult Epics - http://www.cultepics.com/ 

Bunny Yeager - Women of the Sun Photography Exhibit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BErigXSY9IA

Director and Producer: Stuart Swezey Desolation Center is the untold story of a series of guerrilla music and art performance happenings in the 80s which inspired the birth of contemporary festival culture including Burning Man, Lollapalooza, and Coachella.

https://www.desolationcenter.com/

We are joined by author J. David Spurlock of Vanguard Publishing. Discover, or return to, the world's greatest heroic fantasy artist, Frank Frazetta in this landmark art collection entitled, Fantastic Paintings of Frazetta.

Dimebag Darrell and Matt Brown were both far beyond driven, and both legends that crossed paths into immortality. We break it down!

Saxophone legend Jeff Coffin returns to the show and talks about connecting the dots in music and art, and the importance of surprises. 

Follow Jeff @jeffcoffinmusic

Support his ITA Studio Streams project:

https://www.itastudiostreams.com/