#ArtCanFix

Originally a man of science, Matt Gans eventually turned his attention to artistry. Specifically, abstract impressionist photography. Unsatisfied with the lack of imagination that has become commonplace in the fields he feels passionate about, Matt's vision is to upend apathy through creativity, and show other artists there’s more than the mundane.

Andy takes a trip back to the green room for a one on one with musician Adam Stein. Adam fills many roles during his waking hours, including bandmate, husbandger, PodHusband, mentor, dog walker, and cat visitor. Occasionally, he'll also play drums for the odd comedy show or major podcast. A busy man, Adam makes it all work with a smile on his face.

This week, Andy's guest is a composer, performer, educator, and the Executive Director of the Lake Forest Symphony, Tim Corpus. Accomplished in many fields (apart from lyric writing), Tim currently works very hard to ensure a small town symphony finds and keeps the audience it deserves. Stay tuned after the episode for an original composition, titled "Breath".

From the Elmhurst College radio program The Underbelly Hours, it’s Adela Skowronski and Dan Dick. Since March 2017, The Underbelly Hours has been promoting and discovering underground musicians and bands from in and around the Chicagoland area. And while their show may not be available far and wide (yet), underground music enthusiasts can catch up on old episodes through their archives.

It's the first #ArtCanFix of 2019! This week’s guest is aspiring poet, comedian, and confirmed latin lover, J.R. Castro. J.R. discovered his love of poetry through music, and his passion for comedy in the shared structure of comedy and poetry. Catch him January 5th at “Resolution Revolution”, an evening of poetry and music hosted by Andy Besbekos, Artfinix Studios, and the Ashbary Coffee House in Willow Springs, IL.

#ArtCanFix closes out 2018 strong with comedians Scott Duff, Megan Brennan, and Casey Coppess. Producers of the queer comedy and variety show The Kiki, Scott, Megan, and Casey cover everything from early aspirations to the origins of The Kiki, with a little detour through Merman erotica country thrown in. Catch The Kiki every Friday night at Andersonville's Transistor, in Chicago. Show information available on Instagram and Facebook by searching "The Kiki".

The #ArtCanFix Roadshow continues down in Ottawa, IL, this time with the Mayor of Ottawa, Robert Eschbach. On the verge of retirement, Robert Escbach (or as Ottawans call him, “Mayor Bob”) has been the mayor of Ottawa for the past twenty years. A great supporter of the arts, Mayor Bob is proud of his town, and what he’s been able to accomplish in the last two decades. And even though he’s retiring, rest assured, Mayor Bob will still be around, helping out.

A smooth, sassy, smart, and classy episode this week with voiceover artist, actor, and narrator Jennifer Reilly. Comfortable escaping into her own imagination as a child, Jennifer eventually studied acting before realizing her calling as a voiceover artist. With a career spanning fourteen years (five years full time), chances are you've heard her voice in a wide range of audiobooks, commercials, political spots, training videos, or Pandora ads. She's strong, she's present, she's a little sleepy, but most importantly, she's determined.

Talking photography this week is the chipper and overworked Josie Whisman. A student of photography since high school, Josie took time away from her busy schedule to discuss life down the lens, inspiration through complimentary forms of art, the ups and downs of art education, and making the most out of multiple jobs.

It's first episode of the #ArtCanFix Roadshow! The #ArtCanFix Roadshow will be a series bonus episodes that occur when #ArtCanFix travels. This time #ArtCanFix travelled down to Ottawa, IL, home to production company Hometown Hero Productions. Representing Hometown Hero Productions on the show this week is film director and founder Tyler Amm, actor Lisa Wojcik, and friend of the show, Trevor McCandless.