Another Art Talk follow up episode with Cara.  Why do you make art?  Why does anyone feel compelled to make art?  Why is it even valuable?  Find out in this very INTERESTING talk!

The first return guest!  JV and Emily have a follow-up conversation regarding the 'why' of art and photography.  What motivates an artist to create?  Why spend your time making pictures?  How do you teach young people to see?  All that plus the future of Personal Grocery Shopping on this most INTERESTING episode!

In this episode JV and JWP, Jason to Jason, have a conversation about Inspiration and some of the modes in which people can be inspired and can act on inspiration.  A true hashing out of a topic!  And oh so INTERESTING.

Using Mark Forsyth's 'A History of Drunkenness' as a jumping off point JV and Jay engage in a ranging discussion on happiness, alcohol use, psychedelics, and the potential for fully understanding yourself as a whole person.  An INTERESTING talk that you should not miss.  Enjoy!

In this monologue release JV takes cynicism head on.  What does it take to accomplish seemingly impossible endeavors?  Where has the boldness of spirit gone in the U.S.?  These answers and more on this INTERESTING episode.

In this episode JV has a very informative chat with Jeff, the owner of Northcore Performance Training.  Jeff tells us a bit of his history with fitness, training Major League Baseball players, owning his own gym, and lays out his philosophy of health and life.  All that and more in this very INTERESTING episode.  Enjoy!

Have you ever wondered about what it takes to be a champion competitive eater?  Well even if you haven't this is your chance to learn.  In this most INTERESTING episode JV talks with a 2 time World Champ of the Testy Festy in Montana.  Plus food challenges, tips on eating giant asparagus, and how to train for competition.  Dig it!

 

Testy Festy 2008:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMhZ_ImjdWU

Testy Festy 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1nfBlTn3ss

Another Artist's edition takes place in the room!  Follow along as sculptor, sound artist, and teacher, Professor Ernesto, takes us on the journey that led him to a job he loves.  All that and more on this most INTERESTING episode.  Dig it!

In this fine new episode JV talks with more successful artists, Cara & Chester, from deep in the wilds of the woods.  Well not that deep.  And not that wild.  But STILL these folks are full of interesting insights regarding self-employment and how to make a truly successful living as professional artists.  Sit back and enjoy this most INTERESTING episode.

Also after listening check this out:  https://www.caraobrienobjects.com

Welcome to the inaugural Interesting People talk with professional photographer and professional Professor, Professor Emily.  In this episode we discuss one potential path to becoming a professional artist and delve into the history of photography and printing.  An extremely INTERESTING topic with an extremely INTERESTING artist!  Enjoy!

 

(As mentioned in this podcast see 'Platinum and Palladium Photographs: Technical History, Connoisseurship, and Preservation' edited by Constance McCabe -

http://www.conservation-us.org/specialty-topics/photographic-materials-group/publications/platinum-and-palladium-book)