The JATL (Daniel Rolnik and Eric Nakamura) talk about a lecture by Estelle Lovatt where she mentions the importance of enamel pins, Instagram’s face-lift, the naked dude at Daniel’s gallery, Eric’s opening reception, how the rain effects small businesses in Los Angeles, and the great recession of 2008. Questions from JunkYardSam, Tiny Splendor, Wendy Marvel, Annie Seaton, Carlos Lopez, Travis A, and Richard Alvarez. Eric Nakamura and Daniel Rolnik recorded the 17th episode of The Jew and The Lotus at Giant Robot Gallery (GR2) in West LA. Intro music by Goh Nakamura.

The JATL (Daniel Rolnik and Eric Nakamura) are joined by Goh Nakamura - the musician that created the intro music to the podcast. On this episode, Goh makes up a new theme song for Daniel and Eric as well as covers The Cure while they talk about the similarities and differences of being a visual artist vs a musician. Eric Nakamura and Daniel Rolnik recorded the 16th episode of The Jew and The Lotus at Giant Robot Gallery in West LA. Intro music by Goh Nakamura.

The JATL (Daniel Rolnik and Eric Nakamura) give a live talk at OTIS college in Los Angeles, CA. They were invited by professor/illustrator JT Steiny to give a keynote lecture during the final day of his “A Book A Week (AWAB)” class. The two talk about themselves, each other, and what to do as a graduating art student. Eric Nakamura and Daniel Rolnik recorded the 15th episode of The Jew and The Lotus at OTIS College in Los Angeles. Intro music by Goh Nakamura.

The JATL are joined by professional cuddle therapist, Travis Ash, for a conversation on sex positivity, art, and spirituality. Prior to the interview, the dynamic duo talk about the culture of San Bernadino, CA - specifically the McDonald’s museum and A Shop Called Quest. Eric Nakamura and Daniel Rolnik recorded the 14th episode of The Jew and The Lotus at Giant Robot in West LA. Intro music by Goh Nakamura. Sign up for Cuddle Therapy with Travis Ash at www.CuddleButtProductions.com

Eric Nakamura and Daniel Rolnik record the lucky 13th episode of The Jew and The Lotus at Giant Robot in West LA. Topics range from Eric’s new show at The Vincent Price Museum, Daniel’s trip to Seattle and Portland, and how Facebook knows everything. Intro music by Goh Nakamura.

Eric Nakamura and Daniel Rolnik record the 12th episode of The Jew and The Lotus at Giant Robot in West LA. We are joined by artist Ray Young Chu - whose work features dinosaurs, cats, jesus, and later beams! Ray is known for not only showing original art, but also prints, posters, cards, and shirts at cafes as well as galleries. Topics range from belief in Jesus, spreading peanut butter, how to make merch, and current events. Intro music by Goh Nakamura.

Eric Nakamura and Daniel Rolnik record the 10th episode of The Jew and The Lotus at Giant Robot in West LA. Topics range from gallery peeves, current events, and answering listener’s questions. Intro music by Goh Nakamura.

Eric Nakamura and Daniel Rolnik record the 10th episode of The Jew and The Lotus at Giant Robot in West LA. Topics range from artists living in the midwest to artists on drugs. Intro music by Goh Nakamura. Featuring special guest is Stone Malone of Stone Malone Gallery.

Eric Nakamura and Daniel Rolnik record the 9th episode of The Jew and The Lotus at Giant Robot in West LA. Topics range from the the new gallery scene in Boyle Heights, life hacks, and the new way of paying friends and vendors via venmo, squarecash, google wallet, and Facebook. Intro music by Goh Nakamura.

Eric Nakamura and Daniel Rolnik record the 8th episode of The Jew and The Lotus at Giant Robot in West LA. Topics range from the What To Do After You Graduate From Art School, Stores/Galleries/Magazines that inspired us, and street art vs public art. Intro music by Goh Nakamura.