The Artists’ Blend

Ep. 23 - “Play Dough Goes Pro” (The Art of Stop Motion Animation)

Fluid mobility, vast expressions, action scenes, deep emotions, all of which is made of...clay? Today’s episode is a look into the art of Clay Animation along with some Stop Motion as well. From the rich history, to the many various techniques and beloved films like Chicken Run, the many adventures of Wallace and Gramit, and Coraline. Join us as we explore these “rabbit holes” and share in the fascination we have with Clay Animation. Our coffee today was the Tres Banderas Blend from Crema Coffee Roasters in Nashville. Try it HERE!

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Okay, it’s time for a snapshot of the current state of Broadway theatre, or what’s currently running on Broadway! We go through every theatre and give a quick specs rundown including the playwright/composer/lyricist/book credits, director, synopsis, and special tidbits. This episode is GREAT fun and we had a blast recording it. Our coffee today was a dark roast from Hero Coffee Bar in Chicago. Try it HERE!

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We wanted to take an episode to highlight a coffee company that is doing some really great things in the world. This one is definitely for our coffee-loving listeners who want hand-crafted coffee that supports families in need. Endeavor Coffee Roasters is thrilled to bring you great tasting, small batch roasted, select coffees. You will be amazed at how much better your coffee experience will be with these freshly roasted beans!

And here’s the kicker- through Endeavor’s commitment to giving back, you’re supporting families in need of housing, food and clean water.

Kevin Johnson, President of Endeavor Coffee Roasters (ECR) along with his wife and two children, own the non-profit Helping Hands Grateful Hearts. Each year, HHGH builds homes in Central America, and ECR funds at least one home with the proceeds from coffee sales.  

This is our conversation with Kevin from Endeavor Coffee Roasters! You’ll definitely be seeing a lot more of Endeavor coffee on our show from now on! To check out their coffees, click here! To find out more about their charity, click here.

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Okay, things are changing FAST. With generative A.I. making its way into the public eye, it’s more important than ever to be having conversations about what A.I. is doing, how it’s being implemented into arts industries, and what we need to do NOW in order to protect human artistry. We also talk about using A.I. as a tool FOR artists rather than IN PLACE OF artists.

Jessica from the Create Space Podcast sent us some coffee from The Spice Merchant. It’s a dark roast called Bob’s 55!

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Award Ceremonies are a big deal for their respective industries. Namely, the four big awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, can all have a huge impact on the way the public consumes their products. But, how do they actually WORK? Who nominates who? Who votes on what? We took some time to dive into the processes involved in these award ceremonies, and we made some interesting discoveries!

Pincup Coffee was so good last time, we just had to try another one of theirs! This time, we tasted “Fellowship.” Click here to try it.

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Video and print producer McClain McKinney joined us to chat about the life of a producer! We talk about what tasks are involved in the process, what a “day-in-the-life” might look like, some current changes in the film industry, and what an aspiring producer (or aspiring artist of any kind) needs to know.

Today we tried a blend called… wait for it… “The Artist’s Blend” from Endeavor Coffee Roasters!! Click here to try it.

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Graphic design is today’s focus! We talk about how important and integral graphic design is in just about every single industry, the lowering barrier to entry, how AI is changing the graphic design world, and more.

Today we tried another coffee bean from Lineage. Try their coffee here!

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When you monetize your passions, how does that affect your artistry? And if you’re an independent contractor working gig to gig, how do you budget? American finance culture is centered around the “9 to 5.” Everything is based off of that. If you don’t have a "normal job," how do you manage your finances? We talk about different budgeting options as well as how art as income affects the spirit of our artistry. DISCLAIMER: We are not attorneys, accountants or financial advisors, nor are we claiming to be, and the information contained in this episode is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

Carver Coffee sent us another sample of theirs! This time, it’s Danilo’s Doughnut Shop Blend. Try it here!

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For centuries, modern music and vocal performance has rooted popular practice based on “classical” Euro-centric techniques and perspectives. How are those practices and pedagogies (that are rooted in a gender binary) affecting vocalists and styles today? Are we being limited by these traditions? We had an amazing discussion with Deonté Warren on gender in vocal performance. We can’t wait for you to join this conversation!

Today’s coffee comes from a listener! Thanks, listener!!! They sent us a sampler pack from Bones Coffee Company. Try it here!

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We’ve got something special for you today! We hopped on over to Jessica Newman’s show “Create Space,” a podcast about finding joy in storytelling, and we’ve got the episode right here. We had a great time talking with her about our work and our journeys!

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