WhatsUpUniverse

WhatsUpUniverse

By Jen and MKArtsMusicPerforming ArtsMusic Commentary
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WhatsUpUniverse episodes

  • 28. Music Production with BEKIMACHINE

    What's up Grimesians? BEKIMACHINE is a singer-songwriter, gamer, producer, and DJ from the UK. Join us as we discuss her creative process! You can connect with Beckie via Instagram or hang out on her Twitch stream!

    Music by ROAMER

    36 min
  • 27. Miss Anthropocene

    What's up Grimesians? We are back for the conclusion (at least, for now!) of our Grimes album series featuring the 2020 release of Miss Anthropocene.

    Music by ROAMER

    1 hr 1 min
  • 26. Mothers for Nuclear with Heather Hoff

    What's up Grimesians? What do you know about nuclear energy? If you're like most of us, the phrase conjures up images of 1950's radioactive horror! However, did you know nuclear energy is safe, cost-effective, and sustainable? Join us as we speak with Heather Hoff, co-founder of "Mothers for Nuclear", to learn about nuclear energy's many benefits and find out why you should be concerned about the future of Diablo Canyon.

    42 min
  • 25. Music Festivals

    Whats up Grimesians? Coachella, EDC, Woodstock, South by Southwest-we know the names! Now let's explore the beginnings!

    Music by ROAMER

    40 min
  • 24. Steiner Creative with Sally and Franz

    What's Up, Grimesians? Franz and Sally Steiner are Los Angeles based creatives who currently run Steiner Creative based out of Optimist Studios. By letting life imitate art, Franz + Sally, combined their 30 yrs experience in photography, fine-art, visual effects, and makeup artistry to work in entertainment production. Join us as we discuss their work in the industry!

    Episode correction: Sally does not yet own a skincare line as originally suggested by Jen in the episode.

    Music by ROAMER

    46 min
  • 23. Art Angels

    What's up Grimesians? According to Pitchfork, "Art Angels is Claire Boucher's fourth record as Grimes and her most audacious yet: a gilded coffin nail to outmoded arguments that women in pop are mere frames for male producers' talents. These 14 tracks articulate a pop vision that is incontrovertibly hers, inviting the wider world in." Let's talk about it!

    38 min
  • 22. Sci-Fi writing with author Nathan H. Green

    What's up Grimesians? “The mystery of life isn't a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” -Frank Herbert, Dune. Join us as we speak with Ontario based science-fiction author, pilot, and practicing corporate lawyer, Nathan Green. Don't miss Nathan discuss his writing process, potential dangers of advanced AI, and the importance of maintaining intellectually stimulating outlets in adulthood.

    Music by ROAMER

    51 min
  • 21. Conspiracy Theories

    What's up Grimesians! The term “conspiracy theory” refers to a theory or explanation that features a conspiracy among a group of agents as a central ingredient. Let's talk about why we believe them and share favorites!

    Music by ROAMER

    38 min
  • 20. Visions

    What's up, Grimesians? Welcome back to another episode in our album series-the 2012 release of Visions.

    48 min
  • 19. NFTs with Kate

    What's up, Grimesians! NFTs-ya either love them or ya hate them. Let's chat with artist Kate Pending about the history of NFT's, how they are created, why people are concerned about their environmental impact, and discuss recent trends in the market.

    Music by ROAMER

    52 min

About WhatsUpUniverse

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Jen and MK are two working professionals with a thirst for growth, knowledge and learning about what makes the universe tick! Join us each week as we highlight the amazing talent that works "Behind the Scenes" to make art, culture, and science come to life. Our episodes feature interviews with artists, scientists, writers, doctors, advocates, and other creators interwoven with education and humor. Additionally, join us for one-on-one chats between the two of us to keep you curiously engaged in life outside of our daily grind.