Blind Shovel

By Michael Olivo

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. Rel... more

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How many episodes does Blind Shovel have?

The podcast currently has 101 episodes available.

Blind Shovel episodes:

April 17, 2024 Dan Bunn - A Long Technical Journey & Oily Observations
A dripping and oily Blind Shovel, this one with painter Dan Bunn. We discuss graffiti, the technical aspects of oil painting, Jackson Pollack, Pablo Picasso, and much more.
Dan's Website
Dan's Instagram
Header image: Dan Bunn, "Life Force" 2021
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1h 13min
April 10, 2024 Margot Ferrick - Bora Visions & Eggy Swans
An elegant Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist Margot Ferrick. We discuss the influence of manga, Bora, Dark Souls, comics lettering, Bakune Young and much more.
Margot's Website
Margot's Instagram
The Rising Stars of Manga
Header image: Margot Ferrick, 2024
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1h 21min
April 03, 2024 Dan Nadel - PictureBox Inc. & The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
A refined Blind Shovel, this one with curator and publisher Dan Nadel. We discuss PictureBox Inc., the curatorial impulse, the flaws and strengths of institutions, R. Crumb, The Lucas, and much more.
Dan's Website
Dan's Instagram
Header image: Dan Nadel
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1h 7min
March 27, 2024 Anthony Visco - Mummified Churches & The Sin of The Art That Answers
A pious Blind Shovel, this one with devotional artist Anthony Visco. We discuss the museumification of churches, art school in the 60s, faith in Europe, Gaudí vs Matisse, the "bad boys" of the Renaissance, and much more.
Anthony's Website
Anthony's Instagram
Header image: Anthony Visco, "Family Saints Triptych"
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1h 9min
March 20, 2024 Mandla - A Zany Zulu & His Ugly Sweaters
A globe-trotting Blind Shovel, this one with musician Mandla of Ugly Sweaters. We discuss his Zulu name, South Africa, music & church, hardcore, and much more.
Mandla's Website
Mandla's Instagram
Header image: Mandla, "East Bay Love" 2020
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1h 6min
March 12, 2024 Bitmap Books - Publishing Pixels & The Allure of Commodore 64
A Blind Shovel of ink and pixels, this one with publisher and graphic designer Sam Dyer of Bitmap Books. We discuss Kickstarter, Commodore 64, Metal Slug, high-quality publishing, and much more.
Bitmap Books' Website
Bitmap Books' Instagram
Header image: Sam Dyer "Self-Portrait"
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51min
March 06, 2024 Noah Van Sciver - Joseph Smith & Not Entering Sandman
A seasoned Blind Shovel, this one with cartoonist Noah Van Sciver. We discuss BLAMMO, honoring deadlines, his interview channel, Mormonism, and much more.
Noah's Instagram
Noah's Fantagraphics Books
Noah's Youtube Channel
Header image: Noah Van Sciver "Self-Portrait", 2021
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1h 5min
February 28, 2024 mepaintsme - Curious Curation & The Embrace of Anonymity
A hidden Blind Shovel, this one with artist and curator mepaintsme. We discuss the curatorial process, operating an online gallery, elitism, the merits of illustration, his upcoming show at Jack Hanley, and much more.
mepaintsme's Website
mepaintsme's Instagram
Header image: mepaintsme, "Logo", 2024
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1h 17min
February 21, 2024 Sam D'Orazio - Kayfabe Social Media & Debating Howl's
A bold Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator Sam D'Orazio. We discuss the working in animation, screen-printing, gouache, the tiers of Miyzaki films, and much more.
Sam's Website
Sam's Instagram
Header image: Sam D'Orazio, "Self-Portrait", 2021
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1h 18min
February 14, 2024 Jon Chao - Less Wind & The Spiritual Stool
A chiseled Blind Shovel, this one with designer and furniture-maker Jon Chao. We discuss the wind, residencies, stools & chairs, designing for your own personal life, and much more.
Jon's Website
Jon's Instagram
Header image: Jon Chao, "Trophies", 2022
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1h 3min

FAQs about Blind Shovel:

How many episodes does Blind Shovel have?

The podcast currently has 101 episodes available.