S6 EP3

In this episode of The Anti Social Social Tour Podcast, host ⁠Brandon Avery⁠ connects with ⁠Mia Schenck, also known as Maverick Makaveli, a rapper, founder of U.I.U, and co Founder of Necessary Vibes ⁠.

Mia shares her story of growing up between Newark, New Jersey and Allentown, Pennsylvania, navigating two very different environments that helped shape her identity. From writing her first poem at just five years old to experimenting with beatboxing and drawing inspiration from 2pac, her creative journey started early and never let up.

The conversation explores her experiences moving between the inner city and the valley with her father, and how those shifts influenced her perspective on culture, trauma, and community. Mia opens up about her passion for activism, her commitment to uplifting others, and her ongoing effort to break generational cycles.

This is an honest and unfiltered exchange that challenges perspectives and inspires growth. If it speaks to you, share it with someone who needs it and subscribe to The Anti Social Social Tour Podcast for more real conversations and unique creative voices.

This is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

👇🏼 Other ways to support this podcast 👇🏽

Make a donation to keep this podcast alive Cashapp: $thesocialtourhq

Snag Merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_thesocialtour_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesocialtourhq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For Sponsorship and ad placements inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ subject podcast ⁠sponsorship 

To learn more about us and what we do visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thesocialtour.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Creating with Purpose. Connecting on Purpose

S6 EP2

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Anti Social Social Tour Podcast, host Brandon Avery sits down with Jeremy Siedt, creator, educator, father, and co-owner of Archive The Gallery.

Jeremy’s journey is rooted in craftsmanship, shaped by a childhood spent working with his hands and evolving into a life dedicated to art, education, and creative expression. As both a practicing creator and a professor, he brings a unique perspective on what it means to build a life around creativity while staying grounded in family, discipline, and authenticity.

His work reflects a deep commitment to both his craft and his community, bridging the gap between making, teaching, and inspiring the next generation.

This conversation dives into the realities of balancing multiple roles as an creator, educator, entrepreneur, and parent while staying true to your vision. It’s raw, honest, and full of energy, touching on growth, identity, and the constant evolution that comes with pursuing a creative life.

Tap in and get ready for a real, unfiltered exchange that will leave you motivated and thinking differently.

If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and don’t forget to subscribe to The Anti Social Social Tour Podcast for more authentic conversations and creative voices you won’t find anywhere else.

This is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

P.S. Stick around after the outro. Jeremy shares an exciting announcement. Archive The Gallery is putting out an open call for artists. Submissions are for work sized 15x15 inches or smaller. Head over to @archive.thegallery on Instagram and check the link in their bio to learn more and submit your work.

👇🏼 Other ways to support this podcast 👇🏽

Make a donation to keep this podcast alive Cashapp: $thesocialtourhq

Snag Merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_thesocialtour_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesocialtourhq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For Sponsorship and ad placements inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ subject podcast ⁠sponsorship 

To learn more about us and what we do visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thesocialtour.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Creating with Purpose. Connecting on Purpose

S6 EP1

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Anti Social Social Tour Podcast, Host Brandon Avery sit down with Hector Castro, artist, and custom muralist, from Allentown, PA for a long form conversation that goes far beyond the surface of art.

Hector takes us back to his childhood and shares a core memory that shaped his entire life: watching his mother paint a mural on the walls of their basement apartment. What started as an act to brighten a small space became a moment of transformation, a spark of hope during hard times. It was in that moment Hector realized that creativity isn’t just expression… it’s survival. It’s possibility. It’s power.

From there, we explore what it truly means to live as an artist… the passion, the pressure, the isolation, and the invisible weight that often comes with creating. Hector opens up about depression, self-doubt, and the trials and tribulations that artists face behind the scenes, while still choosing to show up, paint, and push forward.

This episode is raw, reflective, and inspiring… a reminder that art can change environments, mindsets, and lives.

Whether you’re an artist, a creative, or someone navigating your own struggles, this conversation will resonate.

If this episode moves you, share it with someone who needs it, and don’t forget to subscribe to The Anti Social Social Tour Podcast for more honest conversations, real stories, and creative voices you won’t hear anywhere else.

" this is a conversation you don't want to miss"

👇🏼 Other ways to support this podcast 👇🏽

Cashapp: $thesocialtourhq

Snag Merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_thesocialtour_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesocialtourhq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For Sponsorship and ad placements inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thesocialtour.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we head back to Alternative Gallery…AGAIN, for another Art & Chat with photographer Peter Italiano, a long time fixture of the Lehigh Valley art scene. While capturing a live portrait of Brandon using a one light beauty dish setup, we dig into his decades spanning journey, from shooting film in the 1970s to adapting to digital workflows today.

Peter is based in Allentown’s historic Cigar Factory and is known for his striking fine art portraiture and creative vision. He studied Art History at the College of Staten Island, then honed his photographic craft at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and the International Center of Photography in New York City.

Over the years, his work has ranged from concert/event photography in his youth to fashion/editorial, studio portraiture, and product photography, even collaborating with jewelry brands and independent designers. His images have appeared in major publications including Elle and many more.

In our conversation, we trace what’s changed and what’s remained constant: how shifting technologies have reshaped process, He also gifted Brandon (3) prints from his his solo exhibition “10 Years at the AG,” which chronicles a decade of his work at Alternative Gallery.

Want a chance to be part of Art & Chat? Here’s how:

1. Follow ⁠⁠The Social Tour⁠⁠ on social media.
2. Repost an episode to your story and tag us.
3. Support the segment with a donation at $thesocialtourhq 
4. Fill out our Art & Chat form (link in socials).
5. Invite us to your space…with a large canvas for Brandon or materials for your chosen medium.

**Please note: following these steps doesn’t guarantee a spot, but it puts you on our radar. 

In this episode, we return to Alternative Gallery to sit down with visual artist Kylee Tirado, who first picked up a paintbrush at age five, and has since developed a distinctive practice working with oil paint, sculptural relief, and mixed-media forms.

Kylee dives into their journey through art, from early inspirations to establishing themselves as a Resident Artist at Alternative Gallery. We talk about mediums, the importance of texture and material in their pieces, and what ever else came out of our mouths.

Want a chance to be part of Art & Chat? Here’s how:

1. Follow ⁠The Social Tour⁠ on social media.
2. Repost an episode to your story and tag us.
3. Support the segment with a donation at $thesocialtourhq 
4. Fill out our Art & Chat form (link in socials).
5. Invite us to your space…with a large canvas for Brandon or materials for your chosen medium.

**Please note: following these steps doesn’t guarantee a spot, but it puts you on our radar. 

Art & Chat has officially evolved into its own side quest series, thanks to Brandon’s hyper-focus and love for these raw creative conversations. The goal now? Ten full episodes fueled by community, curiosity, and a little bit of chaos.

In this episode, we traveled to Juxtahub to sit down with Jill Italiano, silversmith, founder of House Metal Works, and the creative force behind Tiny Docent Hen. What followed was a raw, unfiltered conversation between two ADHD driven creatives, melting silver, swapping stories, and digging into Jill’s artistic journey. The energy from this chat is still buzzing, and Brandon is already planning his next visit… this time with dreams of making some jewelry.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to blend art, entrepreneurship, and neurodivergence into one passionate conversation, this is the episode for you.

Want a chance to be part of Art & Chat? Here’s how:

1. Follow The Social Tour on social media.
2. Repost an episode to your story and tag us.
3. Support the segment with a donation at $thesocialtourhq 
4. Fill out our Art & Chat form (link in socials starting 10/1/25).
5. Invite us to your space…with a large canvas for Brandon or materials for your chosen medium.

**Please note: following these steps doesn’t guarantee a spot, but it puts you on our radar. 

Well, would you look at that, Art & Chat is becoming a thing. Raw, real, and unfiltered conversations with fellow artists while we do what we do best: create!

This time, I got to sit down with Krystal as we picked up on pieces we started a few weeks back. Along the way, we talked about art, the fine line between inspiration and stealing ideas, what’s next on her creative journey, and even set a couple goals to work toward over the next six months.

Tune in, and let us know if you can relate...We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Today I stopped by ⁠The Alternative Gallery ⁠to catch up with fellow artist ⁠Brandon Dominguez⁠ for a chat at his studio while putting the final touches on a piece for tomorrow’s open house. I’ll be showcasing my latest medium, Ordinary People, and this conversation turned into an unexpected bonus episode.

What you’ll hear is raw, organic, and vulnerable, just two artists connecting, sharing, and building, the way we all should. If you’ve made it this far, I hope you’ll carve out some time to swing by tomorrow, 9/18, from 6–9 PM.

Come see, feel, and experience the work and minds of others... and hopefully leave with fresh inspiration and new connections.

this is a conversation you don't want to miss. 

👇🏼 Other ways to support this podcast 👇🏽

Cashapp: $thesocialtourhq

Snag Merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_thesocialtour_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesocialtourhq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For Sponsorship and ad placements inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thesocialtour.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

S5 EP28
This episode is brought to you by Riley, so sit back and relax, because although it was impromptu, it’s a good one. Riley takes the mic to read us her star sign, opening up the space for me to ask questions along the way. It was random, but deeply necessary. Moments like this remind me that my children are natural healers and more than anything, that everything really will be okay. And sometimes, that reminder alone is enough to begin healing even the deepest wounds… at least for now.

As always this is a conversation you don't want to miss. 

👇🏼 Other ways to support this podcast 👇🏽

Cashapp: $thesocialtourhq

Snag Merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_thesocialtour_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesocialtourhq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For Sponsorship and ad placements inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thesocialtour.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

S5 EP27 

👀 We're Back!

Walks in, places index finger behind the ear—Hey!

It’s Wednesday, and while I’d love to say we haven’t been on a hiatus… well, we have. But that’s in the past, and we’re all about being present, right?

Especially when we’re kicking things off with energy that matches.

Today, Host Brandon Avery had the pleasure of sitting down with Creative, Explorer, Visionary, and Friend— Addie Jay. We dove into what might be one of the biggest (and most important) trips of her life, unpacked childhood trauma, explored the power of reclaiming her voice, and so much more.

And yes, I know I’ve said this before… but this might just be one of my favorite episodes yet. 😏

As always this is a conversation you don't want to miss. 

👇🏼 Other ways to support this podcast 👇🏽

Cashapp: $thesocialtourhq

Snag Merch ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow us on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@_thesocialtour_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesocialtourhq⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For Sponsorship and ad placements inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thesocialtour.us⁠⁠⁠⁠