Today’s guest is someone who defies simple categorization. Sean is a true legend at the intersection of art, technology, activism, and culture. Since 2020, Sean Bonner has been deep in the digital and crypto art world — educating, advocating, and building, both independently and as a Venture Partner with Japan’s web3 fund gmjp. He leads web3 exploration for Obey Giant Art, and alongside DJ Muggs, co-created the virtual lofi musician 8tari Lofi Punk.

Sean’s academic chops run deep too — from research at MIT’s Center for Civic Media and the Digital Currency Initiative, to his role as an Associate Professor at Keio University in Japan, where he worked with the Blockchain Research Lab.

Sean is the co-founder of the environmental open data non-profit Safecast which led to being a Shuttleworth Fellow, a now shuttered foundation that focused on open solutions to major world problems, and with whom he co-authored the book about the foundations approach 50 Shades of Green: Reimagining Philanthropy. He’s a published street photographer and experimental musician releasing work under the monikers DRØNEWAR (harsh noise) and Delay 5000 (aka d5k) (ambient). Previously he co-founded the multimedia art/music collectives Cross My Heart Hope To Die and Saturday Night Massacre and has collaborated with monochrom and Soul Assassins. He also co-founded the educational outreach Coffee Common and the first hackerspace in Los Angeles. His photo books, Unfinished Projects (2024) and Don’t Go Outside (2017) collect various autobiographical & street photography. He’s been an Artist In Residence at the Museums Quartier in Vienna, a Hacker In Residence at Sparkfun in Colorado, and an Entrepreneur In Residence at The Groop in Los Angeles. 

In the 2000’s as co-founder of Bode Media Inc, Sean helped create Metblogs, the first global network of local media sites. Prior to that, Sean helped build the hard to categorize gallery sixspace. exhibiting artists such as Glen E. Friedman, Shepard Fairey, Space Invader and ran a record label releasing music by the likes of Hot Water Music, Integrity and Less Than Jake. He’s designed things for Playboy, Victory Records, Bad Brains, Die Antwoord, Hatebreed, and countless others. Way before that he was a dishwasher.

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Today on The Life Of Phys, we’re sitting down with the man behind some of the most iconic photos in modern American history.

Pete Souza isn’t just a photographer — he’s the photographer who had a front-row seat to the presidencies of both Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. As Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete captured everything from high-stakes meetings in the Situation Room to candid moments in the Oval Office — moments that told the world more than words ever could.

Before the White House, Pete was hustling as a staff photographer for the Chicago Tribune, shooting for National Geographic, and chasing stories around the globe. He’s since become a bestselling author with Obama: An Intimate Portrait and Shade: A Tale of Two Presidents, and a powerful voice on leadership, image, and truth in the age of media.

He's also been inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame — yeah, that’s a thing — and taught visual communication at Ohio University.

If you've ever seen a photo that gave you chills, chances are Pete Souza took it. Now let's get to the show

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On this episode I have Reuben Radding, Reuben describes his photography as a improvisation, performed in long hours of wandering the New York City streets on foot, guided by the scent of great human character and fragility, poetic physical gestures of emotion or energy, explosions of life force, and human interactions which imply uncertain stories when stopped in time. His resulting black and white pictures intentionally leave unanswered questions in the mind, and provide him with a venue for healing his long-felt sense of separation from others, the feeling of being apart, rather than a part. He is always seeking to discover his nature by seeing himself in his subjects, and likewise, seeing them in him. Reuben’s stream-of-consciousness approach embraces both street photography and personal documentary.

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On this episode I have Sally Davies, Sally is a painter and photographer whose works are in the permanent collection at the Museum of the City of New York and the NYC 9/11 Memorial Museum.  She is the author of two photo books; "New Yorkers" and "California Dreamers" and also of the acclaimed McDonalds Happy Meal project that just celebrated its 15th birthday.  Her archive is now part of the Downtown Collection of Fales Library at NYU. 

Her photographs have also been featured in the New York Times, the UK Daily Mail, PDN online, Huffington Post, Photolife Magazine, The Guardian and The New York Post.

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On this episode I have Velvet Alfredo. Velvet Alfredo captures striking street portraits of incredible, fashionable individuals he meets on his photography adventures. Each portrait tells a unique story, highlighting the beauty and diversity of people in spontaneous, candid moments. He shows by engaging with the subject with a simple compliment of their style can create an amazing moment captured.

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On this episode I have Cody Hammer, Cody is a Oklahoma based Photographer, Filmmaker and a member of the Cherokee Nation. . Cody’s work is a blend of storytelling and artistry, capturing the beauty, resilience, and rich cultural heritage of Native peoples. Through his lens, he invites us to experience powerful moments of connection with the land, history, and traditions that show more aspects of Indigenous life.

“I want to take photos that make you feel something when you look at them. - Cody Hammer”

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On this episode I am joined by Kiran Karnani the CMO of Harlowe.

We dive into a conversation where we explore all things creative, finding your own light and the future of building a community. Then, the tables turn and Kiran interviews me about my journey, insights and the things that inspire my work. I share a part of my world, offering a candid look into my life and the path i have carved through trauma and a new found desire to live a 100% authentic life.

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I'm joined by Kiran Karnani, the CMO of Harlowe.

In this episode, we dive into a dynamic conversation where Kiran and I explore all things creativity, Finding our own light and the future of building community. Then, the tables turn as Kiran interviews me about my journey, insights, and the things that inspire my work. I share a part of my own journey, offering a candid look into my life and the path I've carved through trauma and a new found desire to live a 100% authentic to me life.

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On this episode I have Larry Everage. Larry is Influenced by a family of avid photographers, He is a  life-long resident of New Orleans , and his ties to  New Orleans are strong and it is displayed in His photography.  He has been recognized for his photography by winning both a NOLA Millennial and Dillard University 40 Under 40 Award.  In 2024, two of his images were selected to be a part of the exhibit "Seeing Black" and its accompanying book. His work is also a part of the New Orleans African American Museum's permanent collection. 

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On this episode I have John Hendrick. John is originally from New York City and now calls San Antonio home. John spent years in the military as a combat medic and he turned to photography as a way to process, reflect, and ultimately find peace. Each image is a raw, authentic expression of that journey, capturing the resilience, beauty, and complexity of life. John’s work is a testament to the power of art to bring order to chaos, offering a glimpse into a world where turmoil meets tranquility.

As John says Chaos to Clarity is not just a title—it’s a story of transformation.

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