Ptar Flamming is an artist, musician, and gardener living in Atlanta, Georgia. Ptar has a new installation art collective called Almost Gaia and also runs an Instagram meme page @interdimensional.ratboy

Instagram: 

@ptar.roguejury 

@interdimensional.ratboy 

@almost_gaia

About Parallel Play:

Part discussion, part art project, part radio show, the parallel play podcast is where we interview creatives of all backgrounds and mediums to discuss their process, projects, and points of view — hosted by Vinisha Rumph

For more information and to catch upcoming episodes, visit: www.vinisharumph.com/parallel-play

This week, we’re sitting with 3D Artist and AR Creator, Katie McManus aka Lil Sushi, to discuss her craft and outlook on creative technologies and world-building in the digital space!

Follow Lil Sushi on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lilsushi.art

https://www.instagram.com/aka.anime.bae

About Lil Sushi

Katie McManus is a talented 3D artist, AR creator, and visual artist based in Atlanta. She is renowned for her unique expertise in designing ethereal architectural spaces with a futuristic yet abandoned feel. Her primary focus is animating and creating transformative worlds that captivate and mesmerize her audience.

Katie's artistic vision is to merge the untouchable with the familiar, evoking a sense of nostalgia and mystery. Her creations transport the viewer to a place that feels familiar, yet distant as if it is somewhere they have been but will never go again. She emphasizes nature's resilience and showcases human artifacts' impact on it, creating a thought-provoking experience for her audience.

About Parallel Play:

Part discussion, part art project, part radio show, the parallel play podcast is where we interview creatives of all backgrounds and mediums to discuss their process, projects, and points of view — hosted by Vinisha Rumph

For more information and to catch upcoming episodes, visit: www.vinisharumph.com/parallel-play

This week, we’re sitting with comedian, musician, songwriter, and Mr. Bad Guy himself, Grant Marshall, to discuss life in comedy and current involvement in the bands, Clawdad, Vegetable Spectacle, Y’all, Hawt Soda! This will be one for the books, femmes and fellows!

Follow Grant on Instagram:

@clawdadmusic

@vegetablespectacle

@coolwinners

Part discussion, part art project, part radio show, the Parallel Play Podcast  is where we interview creatives of all backgrounds and mediums to discuss their process, projects, and points of view -- hosted by Vinisha Rumph  

www.vinisharumph.com  

In this episode, we sit and talk shop with internet friend, horror enthusiast, artist and designer Andrew Muñoz. We explore topics surrounding ChatGPT, 90s nostalgia, and the relatability of modern-day horror film villains.

Andrew Muñoz is a Mexican-American artist, designer, and neon lighting professional based in Atlanta, GA.

Website

www.munozart.com

Instagram

@amoonyos 

About Parallel Play:  

Part discussion, part art project, part radio show, the Parallel Play Podcast  is where we interview creatives of all backgrounds and mediums to discuss their process, projects, and points of view -- hosted by Vinisha Rumph  

www.vinisharumph.com

To kick off April, we're sitting down (and, in some ways reuniting) with Lindsay Kumari Jaya, a management and operations consultant with extensive experience in mindfulness, wellness & fitness. She has hosted wellness events and classes in Vancouver, Brisbane, Seoul & Puerto Princesa. Her work with wellness experts and professionals (including yours truly) has transformed the lives of creatives and entrepreneurs around the globe. 

About Lindsay:

Lindsay Kumari Jaya is a management & operations consultant with extensive experience in mindfulness, wellness & fitness. 

After hosting international wellness events and classes in cities such as Vancouver, Brisbane, Seoul & Puerto Princesa  - Lindsay brought her skills and experience in team management, program building, and event/class organization back to the United States to share with local wellness experts and professionals. 

Lindsay enjoys Nintendo gaming & cuddling with her Yorkie/Shih Tzu pup Miso. 

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This week, we’ll welcome long-time friend and funny guy Michael (Mampy Hikes) Hampton to the show. Mampy’s got plenty of projects coming down the pipeline — more absurd videos, new music with Soft Robot, and a remake of his original comic, Something Something Spaceman! 

Follow Michael Hampton

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mampyhikes

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mampyhikes

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mampyhikes

Website: https://www.mampyhikes.com/

Instagram: @mampyhikes //  @soft_robot

About Parallel Play:

Part discussion, part art project, part radio show, the Parallel Play Podcast is where we interview creatives of all backgrounds and mediums to discuss their process, projects, and points of view — hosted by Vinisha Rumph.

In this episode, we sat with creative entrepreneur and photographer Kristina-Marie of Ritualography to discuss their recent rebrand, creative practice, and the challenges of choosing a niche as you expand creatively.

Follow Ritualography:

Instagram: @ritualography

Pinterest: @ritualography

Tiktok: @seventiiina

About Parallel Play:

Part discussion, part art project, part radio show, the Parallel Play Podcast is where we interview creatives of all backgrounds and mediums to discuss their process, projects, and points of view-- hosted by Vinisha Rumph.

For an upcoming schedule of episodes, please visit https://www.vinisharumph.com

This episode spans many topics and will keep you laughing from beginning to end. Listen in as I sit with Stephen Wilkins, the man behind SLW + Steady Productions and member of the bands Hawt Soda and Church and Whoopins, to discuss Atlanta’s diverse culture scene, share our tastes in film/music, and call our friends awesome yet bad and weird at the same time. Also, the New York Times called; they are not sending you a tote until you renew your subscription, Stephen.

Follow Stephen Wilkins:

Instagram - @slw_n_steady_productions / @hawtsoda / @churchandwhoopins

About Parallel Play:

Part discussion, part art project, part radio show, the Parallel Play podcast is where we interview creatives of all backgrounds and mediums to discuss their process, projects, and points of view—hosted by Vinisha Rumph.

For more information on this show and a schedule of future episodes, visit www.vinisharumph.com

Instagram: @vinisharumph

Bijoux, CEO and creator of Sigil, shares the experiences that inspired her to build a Web3 payment platform for marginalized creator communities.

For more on Sigil, visit: https://www.paysigil.com/ 

Follow Bijoux: 

Instagram: @666bijoux

Twitter: @gorlsintech  

About Parallel Play:

Part discussion, part art project, part radio show, the Parallel Play podcast (hosted by vinisha rumph) is where we interview creatives of all backgrounds and mediums to discuss their process, projects, and points of view.  

For more information and to catch upcoming episodes, visit: www.vinisharumph.com/parallel-play

Instagram: @vinisharumph

In this special bonus episode, Contemporary Artist and Musician Josh Jones walks us through his instruments and how they've impacted the early beginnings of house and techno-- ending in a live jam session!

For more information on Josh Jones, visit his website at www.iknowjones.com

or follow him on Instagram-- @iknowjones / @artof_jones

ABOUT PARALLEL PLAY:

Part discussion, part art project, part radio show, the Parallel Play Podcast (hosted by Vinisha Rumph) is where we interview creatives of all backgrounds and mediums to discuss their process, projects, and points of view.

ABOUT THE HOST:

Film and TV professional with over eight years of experience producing, writing, and concept building. Vinisha Rumph is best known for their work online, navigating burnout and productivity pressures plaguing creators living in a post-capitalist, digital landscape. Vinisha believes the creative process inspires a way of life as impactful as the most renowned works of art.

Website: https://www.vinisharumph.com/parallel-play

Instagram: @vinisharumph