Drawing inspiration from Pandataria, an island where Roman Emperors banished their daughters, artist Elin Karlsson describes how she writes fiction to support her visual art practice, and get a deeper understanding of the philosophical questions about sexuality she explores.

Artist, and co host of El Puente Podcast Michael, Anthony Garcia talks about the influence science fiction has on his art practice, and the importance of making a conscious effort to envision positive outcomes for marginalized people.

Artist Surge Witrön and I go on a range of side tangents as we discuss his early interest in horticulture.

An Anonymous representative of Lincoln Heights Intel details the fight against USC, the City of Los Angeles, and luxury apartments built on Toxic super fund sights. 

Artist Sofia Heftersmith talks about the freedom she feels when she sets out with the intention of making a bad painting.

Artist Michelle Morby talks about her interest in setting up interactions, the roll science plays in her practice and how she started a zoo to connect with people during covid quarantine. We then debate Trumps social media ban for the second hour.

Artist Cristina Victor talks about her experiences in the world of vexillology (flag design) as the vibe gets super cuban. Scarface, Communism, Spies, and Republicans, we get into what it's like to be exiles of El Exilio Cubano.

Artist Chelsea Flowers does her hair while we talk.

Artist Dawn Okoro breaks down her use of metal leafs, like gold and copper, in her painting, and how she uses it to elevate and obscure her subject matter.