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The second and final part of our two part episode with Girl Named Nino & Pablo Gordy. Nino, Pablo, and Andy dive deeper into the couple’s personal history, their music together, the language of instruments, and so much more. Stay tuned after the episode for a track from this week’s guests, titled “Valentine”.

For the first two part episode in #ArtCanFix history, Andy is joined by multi-instrumentalists, singer-songwriters, and music producers, a Girl Named Nino, and a man named Pablo Gordy. In this first part, Nino, Pablo, and Andy discuss early childhood influences, personal histories, cultural differences (and the lack thereof), depression, and the dangers of being told to stay in your lane.

Stay tuned after the episode for a track from this week’s guests, titled “Moonlight Daughter”.

Music journalist Brian Shamie stops by this week to tell Andy about his new website, Chicago Sound Check. Developed in association with the Daily Herald, Chicago Sound Check is dedicated to discovering and delivering Chicago-based music, musicians, and bands to the audiences they deserve. For up-to-the-minute news on the Chicago music scene, bookmark the Chicago Sound Check website, and follow along on social media.

It's an Artfinix department crossover this week as Department Leader Thomas Schroeder and team member Bowie Jones from Artfinix Film & Video drop by to talk passion for film, hatred of birds, doomsday prepping, clown facts, and the future of Artfinix F&V. For videography and other commercial services, reach out through the Artfinix Studios website.

With a lot of irons in the fire, Stace Crawley sits down this week to talk about voiceover work, acting, comedy, and improv classes at Theatre Momentum in Chicago. Silly her whole life, Stace walks Andy through a surprising acting resume, the ins and outs of dramatic improv, and her return to comedy after a ten year hiatus.

This week, Aliyah Kizilbash drops by to talk about life, comedy, and diversity. Her comedy show, Box of Crayons, aims to promote and provide a stage for unique voices from around the world. Aliyah refers to this concept as “global comedy”, believing strongly that breaking down barriers of laughter might help the world understand itself better.

Perpetually empathetic musician Jules Cunningham joins Andy this week for a discussion on therapy through songwriting. Having moved to Chicago from San Francisco for school, Jules is getting used to a life of stability, and the stability of those around him. And not only is Jules part of the band Megan and the Jewels, he also created the roleplaying podcast Demon City Slickers.

Stay tuned after the show for a Megan and the Jewels track, titled “Fallout”.

Kendall Klitzke is a comedian and comedy producer based in Chicago. Multi-talented in many fields, Kendall began pursuing comedy in 2015 after losing a job and a boyfriend in the same week. A friend from Columbia College (circa 2010/2011), one thing has always been clear about Kendall, from then till now: if she’s determined, she can do anything.

This week, it’s an Artfinix Studios Podcast Network #PodCrossover! From the #ArtCanFix sister podcast Tipsy Tabloids, Heidi Cheek and Kit Rivers. With a mixed interest in celebrity gossip split between them, Tipsy Tabloids is the weekly podcast where the hosts get tipsy, and talk about tabloids. Subscribe now across all Artfinix preferred pod platforms, and get tipsy every Thursday, with Tipsy Tabloids.

From indie games company Monarchy Media, CEO Matt Bernbaum and Lead Designer Jamie King (Andy's brother). Matt and Jamie give Andy the rundown on the difficulties of running a three person video game company, and the negligence (or arrogance) it takes to release your first commercial title. It's the longest episode of #ArtCanFix ever released, and you won’t want to miss a minute of it.