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Caffeinated Connections episodes
- Oilfields, Orwell, and the Pressure Along It All with Mac and Marc
From long days in the oilfields to nights in a trailer park and now a new life in Pittsburgh, Mac talks about the past that shaped him and the work he is fighting to create today. He opens up about coming from nothing, finding direction in the middle of chaos, and learning how to push forward when the pressure gets heavy.
1 hr 45 min - Horror Movies and Protests with Allison Barr
A riot shield inches from your face, a red smoke bomb turning downtown into a dystopian film set, and a photojournalist who swears protest coverage sometimes feels like directing an A24 horror flick instead of shooting the news.
1 hr 12 min - Your Phone Lies Better Than You Think with Tim Bieber
A riot shield inches from your face, a red smoke bomb turning downtown into a dystopian film set, and a photojournalist who swears protest coverage sometimes feels like directing an A24 horror flick instead of shooting the news.
1 hr 20 min - Anarchist Cats and Santa Cults with Paul
A cat who might be planning a coup, a Santa with a union card, and two photographers trying to make sense of it all. It’s an hour of chaos, compassion, and the art of keeping it together.
1 hr 18 min - The Mountain and the Dishes with Frank Rocks
When it comes to art, exhaustion, and that uphill battle, Caleb and Frank feel it too, so you’re not alone. They talk about finding energy when you’re burnt out, making the thing before you even know what it is, and why sometimes you’ve just got to make it, dishes be damned.
44 min - Rundown BMW, but Sold as a Lambo with Austin Carns
A photojournalist and a commentator walk into a podcast and end up unpacking fear, ego, and why we’re all just trying to make it through in one piece.
1 hr 36 min - Don’t Read the Shampoo Bottle with Liam Sullivan
From political rallies to chicken thermometers, Caleb and Liam discover how far curiosity can go.
1 hr 5 min - Lessons in Leadership with Mark Palumbo
Caleb sits down with the ever-charismatic Mark Palumbo, Point Park alum, former SGA president, actor, and all-around campus legend.
56 min - Riding the Chaos Wave with Kyle Archer
Caleb sits down with the hilariously unpredictable Kyle Archer, a Point Park grad known for his love of rubber ducks, chaotic creativity, and euphoric poems about water.
1 hr 2 min - Mic drops and Monk juice with Dream the Heavy
In this deeply soulful and electric episode, Caleb sits down with TK and Paul from the Pittsburgh-based band Dream the Heavy. From childhood noise to darkroom silence, from AI and authenticity to Greek mythology and espresso, this one's a slow burn with a strong finish.
Mic drops, Monk juice, and a celebration of resilience—tune in and let yourself feel.
1 hr 3 min
About Caffeinated Connections
From the publisher's feed
Ever wonder what it’s actually like to sit down with the people you look up to? To hear how they really did it without all the PR noise? That’s what Caffeinated Connections is about. I’m Caleb…
McCartney, a photojournalist who loves a good cup of coffee and an honest conversation. Every Friday at 2 PM, I sit down with artists, creators, and everyday people who are doing remarkable, inspiring things. We discuss the highs, the burnout, the in-between weirdness, and everything that makes the creative grind worthwhile and keeps you caffeinated!
Want in? Reach out to @cafeconnectpod or email [email protected].