Join artist Shantell Martin as she dives into the creative minds of artists from various backgrounds on her podcast, What's the Point. Each episode features a compelling conversation that explores their motivations, inspirations, and the deeper meaning behind their work. In case you missed Season 1 — or just want a refresher — we've compiled the highlights here just for you.

Join Shantell Martin as she sits down with figurative painter Calida Rawles. Together, they discuss the use of water in her paintings, the important role drawing played in her childhood, embracing happy accidents in her work, and the importance of writing.

Join Shantell Martin as she sits down with the amazing artist Greg Ito. Together they discuss being born and raised in LA, his grandparents being in the Japanese internment camps, not fitting in at school and the importance of community.

Join Shantell Martin as she sits down with the incredibly creative Laura Rule. Together, they discuss moving to LA, her work making commercials, why she uses clay to sculpt, and the creative process behind her work.

Join Shantell Martin as she sits down with the boundary-pushing poet and musician, Aja Monet. Together they discuss her first introduction to poetry, the freedom that comes from growing up in New York, what it takes to go on tour and the lessons that come with aging.

Join Shantell Martin as she sits down with the award winning multi-hyphenate artist Terrell Tilford. Together they discuss how he got his start as an actor, why he founded Band of Vices and the importance of being a support system for fellow artists.

Join Shantell Martin as she sits down with the dynamic artist Allison Hueman. Together they discuss growing up in the Bay area, collaborating with others, creating her first immersive experience after the pandemic and working with brands that align with her values.

Join Shantell Martin as she sits down with the talented artist Cash Cooper. Together they discuss the history of his name, his time living in Singapore, how to be an artist in a money driven industry and why he loves working on a “heroic scale”.

Join Shantell Martin as she sits down with the multi-dispilenary artist Lucy McRae. Together they discuss her childhood taking ballet classes, moving from the UK to Australia, how rejections can lead to new opportunities, and the process that went into creating her short film.

Join Shantell Martin as she sits down with acclaimed artist Keith Mayerson. Together they discuss his upbringing in Colorado, his start as a cartoonist in New York, how America inspires his work and why he decided to get into teaching.