Justin Wiggins is a young aspiring actor. He has been practicing acting for the stage and screen since high school and just starred in Skinner Myer's (we had him on, remember?) latest short film :Things of Beauty Burn. In the latest interview of the "So You're an Artist" podcast, Justin sits down with Sathya overlooking the beautiful LMU campus to talk about his acting origins, reminisce about high school, and take us through his experience on the set of "Things of Beauty Burn". Stick around after the episode to listen to Justin's original track and don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter (syaapod)! Be sure to check out our website at www.syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod and shoot us an email at [email protected] to have your comments read out loud!

It's been radio silence over here at the "So You're An Artist" podcast for about a month. Things are busy. Times are tough. Nah, we're just making excuses. In this quick episode, Sathya presents the rundown and structure of the podcast for the next few months. More guests coming soon!

Ben Huh is a concept design artist with a strong passion for sci-fi and fantasy. On this episode, Sathya and Brock ask Ben about his work, aspirations, and particular interest in working for Marvel Studios. Be sure to check out Ben's work ArtStation (https://www.artstation.com/bhuh2)! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@syaapod) for updates and more!

After a 5-week hiatus Brock and Sathya get together to discuss upcoming guests, what they've been up to, and the literary achievement that is the Amazon comment section. Keep listening to "So You're An Artist" on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play! Be sure to follow us on our Instagram (@syaapod), Twitter (@syaapod), and visit our website at www.syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod. If you'd like to be featured on the show, shoot us an email at [email protected]! As always, don't forget to check out the works of our composer Surya Miele (Soundcloud: suryamiele). We'll see you with a brand new guest next week!

Ben Jindra is a musician and teacher. After finding his passion for music at an early age he kept working on it until it led him to being the bassist for popular country pop star Tyler Rich. Guest host Surya Miele joins Sathya and Ben to talk chronicle his career and learn a little more about what it means to be a musician. Be sure to keep up with Ben on his Instagram (@BenJindra)!

Carlo Lopez is a musician and music producer who runs his own band: The Echo Park Project. Don't get us wrong, this isn't your ordinary "dad band". The Echo Park Project is a widely popular New York Style Salsa group. This summer, they played LACMA, LMU, and the Gene Autry Museum. Today, Sathya and Brock sit down with Carlo in his beautiful home recording studio to talk about the origins of his band, the way an audience involves themselves at his gigs, and what music means to him in general. Be sure to check out The Echo Park Project on Spotify, Itunes, Pandora, Youtube, and Google Play Music!

Surya and Jon Carlo are the two primary providers of all of the music we use on the podcast, and now we step into a proper studio to chat with them about their creative intentions, and what goes into creating an original piece of work. We've also got a Twitter page! Be sure to follow us there at @syaapod. On top of that, we built a website! Check it out at www.syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod! Be sure to follow Surya on his Soundcloud (SuryaMiele) and Jon Carlo on his Bandcamp (holdtheflix).

Kashi is a budding filmmaker and writer who used to study film with Sathya. On this episode, he shares tales from the set and an incredible story featuring intrigue and conspiracy. Be sure to keep listening on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play Music! Follow our music producers Surya Miele (Soundcloud: SuryaMiele) and Jon Carlo Lopez (holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com). Also check out our Instagram page (@syaapod)!

Matthew Fetbrandt is a musician and musical director at the Lee Strasberg Institute in Hollywood. He has devoted his life to music, and today he sits down with Sathya and Brock to chat about his journey and work. He also plays at Darren Criss's club "Tramp Stamp Granny's! Be sure to follow him on Instagram (@mattplayspiano) and his website (www.mattplayspiano.com) to catch him live on the keys.

Eren Sivrican is a budding visual artist with a special interest in creating original characters. Additionally, he is one of Sathya's oldest friends. In this episode Sathya and Brock chat with Eren about his work, goals to work in the video game character design industry, and reminisce about the good old days they spent in elementary school together. Be sure to continue listening to "So You're an Artist" on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play! Follow us on Instagram (@syaapod) to see the results of our drawing challenges and check out Eren's Instagram as well (@sketchesfromeren) to see his work. As usual give our composer a follow on his Soundcloud (suryamiele) and we'll see you again next week!