Full Exposure with Brian Kelly

Recording artist, podcaster, writer and mischief maker

Rarely have I worked with a person that arrives at my studio with fully formed and brilliant portrait concepts that are as ready to go for the camera as Brie Stoner does. Brie has been an absolute force every time I’ve worked with her and our portrait shoot for this podcast episode was no exception.

Brie Stoner is a recording artist in Avila with her collaborative partner Daniel Johnson as well as her own solo music projects. Brie’s also a podcaster, writer, seeker and mischief maker. You may know her from the globally popular podcast “Another Name For Everything” that she co-hosts with Paul Swanson and famed Franciscan priest and author Richard Rohr.

We talk about her growing up in my favorite country of Spain, the intersection of creativity and spirituality, her forthcoming podcast “Unknowing” and so much more…

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This episode is made possible by:

Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

Brian Kelly Productions

Much more at www.fullexposurepodcast.com/brie

Los Angeles/Grand Rapids Based Director

At the age of 29 years, Josh Sikkema is enjoying a breathtaking three-year run as a music video director for some of the biggest names in the history of R&B. Maybe you’ve heard of Snoop Dog, Mya, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Stokley and Serayah of Empire fame…he’s directed videos and documentaries for them.

He cut his teeth at 19 working behind the scenes in production at WOODTV in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He stayed there for four years and eventually decided to forgo a full-time job offer with benefits to pursue his dream of working in Los Angeles.

Josh is the director of the new short film, Something in the Clouds, which was shot entirely in Grand Rapids with his creative partner Johnny McClean.

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This episode is made possible by:

Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

Grand Rapids City Commissioner / CEO / Pastor

Joe Jones wears a lot of hats and holds a lot of responsibility in his various roles within Grand Rapids. This conversation is framed around Joe’s role as Grand Rapids City Commissioner representing the 2nd Ward. Especially during a time when Grand Rapids is experiencing tremendous pressure to rapidly change around the subjects of racial equity, inclusion and social justice.

Joe’s also the CEO of the Grand Rapids Urban League and Assistant Pastor of Brown Hutcherson Ministries.

Brian and Joe roll up their sleeves and get candid about Joe’s faith, being a leader and his desire to see every resident in Grand Rapids feel that they have value.

This episode is made possible by:

Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

Eric Zane of the Eric Zane Show Podcast is a legendary figure in the radio industry. His career has taken many turns since 2016 after he unceremoniously departed the nationally syndicated Free Beer and Hot Wings Show.

Eric’s since launched a very successful podcast and totally reinvented how he does business and broadcasting. A bombastic, loud and sometimes controversial host, Eric has a big heart for his community.

We cover the ups and downs of his career and dive into why he is donating his kidney in December….this is a good one!

See the portraits and video excerpts at: www.fullexposurepodcast.com/eric

Sculptor

Jason Quigno is one of the most prominent sculptors living in the Midwest today. Carving for hours each day to shape each stone, Jason’s work often draws upon his Anishinaabe heritage and the contemporary abstractions that are inspired by the land and nature.

I’ve known Jason for quite a long time, but neither of us can remember when we first met. That’s a good thing. I’ve always loved dropping by Jason’s studio to make some portraits in his incredible studio…plus we always enjoy smoking a cigar together. That usually means I’ve had a great afternoon just talking about anything and everything with Jason.

This conversation reveals the underpinnings of his work, his “wild child” life as a former addict, and the success he enjoys today creating monumental works in stone.

See Jason's work at Lafontsee Galleries

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This episode is made possible by:

Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

Michigan Radio Reporter & Long Form Journalist

Dustin Dwyer has been a Michigan Radio reporter since 2004 where he began as an intern. He’s an excellent craftsman of longer form investigative reporting on economic and social issue across Michigan.

I wanted to talk to Dustin about the protests that evolved into property destruction in Grand Rapids on May 30. Justin was reporting and live streaming during that evening as well as other protests around the city.

Dustin has also investigated cases of police violence in the Grand Rapids Police Department and his insights into these systemic and social issues made for a very engaging conversation.

Much more at www.fullexposurepodcast.com/dustin

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HBO Documentary Brian mentioned in this episode:

Ernie & Joe - Crisis Cops

This episode is made possible by:

Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

What does a photographer do when a pandemic causes his normal business work flow to essentially implode because of COVID-19? Our host, Brian Kelly, goes deep in this episode and shares all the unique twists and turns in his personal life that resulted in the making of his beautiful new coffee table book of aerial images of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Brian's book is entitled, "AERIAL: Grand Rapids From Above" and is ONLY available to pre-order via Kickstarter until September 3, 2020. Lots of extra info, sample images and much more on the Kickstarter page.

This episode was made possible by Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn.

My guest is Jonathan Jelks. He’s an entrepreneur and leader in the downtown business community. His businesses include Motu Viget Spirits, GRUSA Apparel and Ambiance Kitchen and Lounge. Jonathan moves unflinchingly in many social and entrepreneurial circles in and around Grand Rapids and is someone I admire very much.

This conversation centers much around race relations in Grand Rapids, Michigan which remains one of the most segregated cities in the United States. It took place about a week or so after protests in Grand Rapids turned destructive in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. Let’s just say we had an awful lot to talk about.

We’ve two of Jonathan’s business partners on this podcast last year…Andrea “SuperDre” Wallace and Willie the Kid. Please listen to these conversations. All three are incredibly adept entrepreneurs that are moving the city of Grand Rapids forward in many different ways.

This episode is made possible by:

Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

Visit www.fullexposurepodcast.com/jelks for video experts of our conversation as well as the portraits Brian made in the studio of Jonathan.

Photographer, Director and Podcast Host

Brian Kelly is the host of The Full Exposure Podcast. It’s been on a hiatus of sorts the last 60 days. Out of an abundance of safety, the pandemic has made it nearly impossible to bring in-person guests into the production studio.

Like all of us, Brian decided to press pause on everything else as well. In this short episode, Brian updates us on an unusual twist to his family’s lock-down experience, and he also shares his thoughts and concerns about the business climate for the production industry coming up.

This episode is made possible by:

Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn

Visit www.fullexposurepodcast.com for our entire archive of past episodes with super dope guests.