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For the 10th anniversary of the film release for Scott Pilgrim vs the World, John and JJ team up with Peter Bell to discuss the comic and film adaptation. The comic series Scott Pilgrim was created by Brian Lee O'Malley, who joined forces with Edgar Wright to help create the live action film. In this episode, we talk about both the graphic novel and the film, their similarities and differences, and the importance of Neil Young. sotsog.net

In the second half of the interview with Dr. Dan Hill, we discuss artworks by Andy Warhol, Lucien Freud, Death Grips, and artwork created by the SOTSOG creators. These images were not previously shared with Dan, hence the gameshow title "Stump Dr. Chump", to really test his emotional intelligence.  Find out about Warhol's European heritage, JJ brilliance as a painter, and what exactly Nicholas Cage is thinking in Raising Arizona, all on this episode of Standing on the Shoulders of Giants! To view all the art discussed on this episode, check out sotsog.net

SOTSOG Snack! A little extra content for you since we couldn't bear to let it hit the cutting room floor. Enjoy John and JJ discussing Bootsy Collins, the coolness of rehab, and some dumb 18th century painters that only nerds like JJ know.

Dr. Dan Hill is an expert facial coder, a writer of 8 books, a knowledgeable art enthusiast, and an overall great guy.. John and JJ had the pleasure of chatting with Dan about his work and how it applies to art. Using artwork previously discussed on the show as well as brand new work to Dr. Hill, the three discuss the complexity of human emotions and it's inherent connection to art. Part 1 of the interview with Dan includes his background and discussions of the Mona Lisa, Manet, Picasso, Gerhard Richter, and Dorothea Lange. sotsog.net Check out Dan's work here: sensorylogic.com emotionswizard.com On social media platforms @emotionswizard

Did you know that Andy Warhol liked to party? And also went to church on the daily? Find out more fun shit like that on this episode of SOTSOG. You'll hear fun anecdotes about Warhol's Factory and John ans JJ mini inspirations.   sotsog.net

Do you like to party? So do many artists! And some even make art because of it! In this episode, John and JJ focus on artists who used sex, drugs, and poetry to create some great work. We focus on the Beat Generation with characters such as Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William Burroughs, who could drink us all under the table. Is drinking and drug use conducive to creativity? Find out on this episode of SOTSOG! sotsog.net

In part 2 of the episode on Artists in Isolation, John and JJ continue their discussion of Van Gogh and talk about why Joanna Bonger, his sister in law, is the reason we know of him. We also discuss EMily Dickenson and the badass monk, Thomas Merton. Check it!   sotsog.net

In this episode of SOTSOG, John and JJ talk about Vincent Van Gogh. Fuck yeah!   sotsog.net twitter: @SOTSOGpodcast

Bonus Info: JJ chats with Peter Bell about the films Orphee and Black Orpheus. LISTEN TO S2E2Pt2: Undercover in the Underworld first.  In this SOTSOG Snack. JJ chats with film expert Peter Bell about the 1950 film Orphee and the 1957 film Black Orpheus. They discuss similarities and differences. between the films as well as their connection to the overall story of Orpheus.

In the second part of their episode about covers, the gentlemen at SOTSOG examine Orpheus and many, many different versions of his story. From painting to Broadway plays, they discern how these artworks could be considered covers of the classic Greek tale. JJ attempts pronouncing names outside of his native tongue, and John questions the surname Largabar. Thank god they have some guest help for this episode. Listen to find out who! More info at sotsog.net Twitter: @sotsogpodcast