Best Contemporaryart Podcasts (2025)

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Filmmaker Badir McClearly Unveils the Depths of Public Art in Season Two of ‘Remote’ 57:55

2d ago57:55

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Public art in America transforms ordinary streets into extraordinary canvases for everyone to enjoy. Today, we welcome back filmmaker Badir McCleary for a sneak peek into Remote, his documentary series on contemporary public art. In this episode, Badir gives our host, Scott “Sourdough” Power, the inside scoop on season two, slated for release on NO…

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There is Nothing Left to Prove – It’s Already Yours! Energy & Creating from Alignment with Olga 32:10

2h ago32:10

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In this uplifting and practical mindset episode, I’m joined by transformational coach and author Olga, whose new book It’s Already Yours offers a refreshing and accessible approach to identity, mindset, and aligned creation. We dive into: How your subconscious mind shapes your day-to-day reality The role of identity and nervous system regulation in…

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From Artist to Opportunity Creator: Entrepreneurial Mindset & Submission Tips with Sergio Gomez 50:19

4d ago50:19

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In this inspiring episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat Popova sits down with artist, curator, educator, and coach Sergio Gomez to talk about what it truly means to be a successful artist in 2025. Sergio shares his incredible journey—from creating art while working a 9 to 5 job to launching a thriving gallery, curating international exhibitions, and ment…

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Re: Why they Keep Coming Back to the Flowers | Dawn Bouchard, KC Christmas, and Christina Cowan 44:43

5d ago44:43

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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, Charuka Arora speaks with Dawn Bouchard, KC Christmas, and Christina Cowan—three talented artists featured in our 101 Art Book: Floral Edition. They open up about their creative journeys, the love they share for floral art, and the real-life struggles artists face, from finding their style to managing …

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What Artists Truly Need in 2025 (It’s Not More Content) 22:43

7d ago22:43

22:43

In this honest chat, Kat shares an unfiltered look at what artists like you and me truly need in 2025 and beyond. From navigating overwhelm and distraction to embracing deeper purpose and aligned visibility, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone—and that your art, your voice, and your vision still matter. This episode offers grounde…

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Animating the Human Spirit: Insights From Emmy Winner Bob Boyle on Community and Creativity 56:05

9d ago56:05

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What happens when the worlds of animation and fine art collide? This week on the NOT REAL ART podcast, host Scott "Sourdough" Power sits down with the talented Bob Boyle, an Emmy Award-winning animation creator whose work spans Disney to Netflix. In today’s episode, Bob dives into the fascinating connections and contrasts between animation and visu…

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Bad at Sports Episode 903: Jake Nickell & Lance Curran of Threadless 56:44

7d ago56:44

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This week on Bad at Sports, Duncan MacKenzie and Ryan Peter Miller cruise their way into a murder mansion fever dream with Jake Nickell and Lance Curran, two of the minds behind Threadless—the Chicago-based t-shirt empire that helped invent crowdsourced artwear before we’d marketed terms like “creator economy” or “drop ship.” What begins as a nosta…

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Shrinking the Problem, Expanding the Dream: Trusting the Next Level and Letting Go 14:51

12d ago14:51

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In this solo episode, host Kat — artist, certified coach, and founder of Create! Magazine — speaks directly to those navigating the in-between seasons of life and creativity: when the vision is clear, but momentum feels slow, and nothing seems to be moving fast enough. From reframing your challenges to trusting the pruning seasons, this episode is …

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Episode 902: David Schilter and Pedro Vieira de Moura 1:01:31

11d ago1:01:31

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Recorded live at the Comics Without Borders / Sans Frontières gathering at Rice University, this episode dives deep into international comics publishing, aesthetic risk-taking, and how underground networks drive a truly global comics culture. David Schilter, publisher and editor of Latvia’s acclaimed kuš! comics, joins us alongside Pedro Vieira de …

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Re: How to Connect with Art Curators Without Feeling Overwhelmed | Liza Zhurkovskaya 30:13

12d ago30:13

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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, curator and art advisor Liza Zhurkovskaya sits down with Charuka to talk about building an art career, supporting artists in a fast-changing digital world, and the behind-the-scenes of curating for ATH Magazine Issue 6. From her early days discovering a passion for galleries after moving to Canada, to …

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Mark Brickey: From Punk Rocker to Podcaster to Disneyland Expert 1:10:38

13d ago1:10:38

1:10:38

In our fast-paced world, staying ahead creatively means rolling with the punches. This week on the podcast, host Scott Sourdough Power, founder of NOT REAL ART, talks with Mark Brickey, host of the acclaimed arts podcast Adventures in Design. Mark, who started as a musician, has made a name for himself as a content creator with a successful podcast…

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How We See and Understand Art with Gita Joshi 22:43

14d ago22:43

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What makes a work of art resonate? Is it the colors, the subject, the symbolism—or something more elusive? In this episode, curator, author, and coach Gita Joshi returns to talk about her new book Framing the Invisible: How We See and Understand Art. We explore how perception, personal experience, and context shape the way we engage with artwork—wh…

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Why Your Pitch Isn’t Landing—And How to Actually Get Published in Magazines, Podcasts, and More with Kat 19:46

19d ago19:46

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If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I not getting featured?”—this episode is for you. Whether your pitches are met with silence, you’re dropping “feature me” comments under open calls, or you’re simply unsure how to approach editors, this is the (loving) tough-love conversation you didn’t know you needed. In this solo episode, Kat shares raw insight fr…

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Fostering a Creative Economy: The Mission Behind NOT REAL ART and Fiscal Sponsor Arterial 9:58

23d ago9:58

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In this month’s auditorial episode, we dive into some exciting discussions around fiscal sponsorship and how it can really benefit artists. But we don’t just stop there; we also explore the deeper connection between NOT REAL ART and its parent nonprofit, Arterial, when it comes to the role of art in our culture. Host and Arterial founder Scott shar…

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AD 277 | Yulia Bas 1:41:10

20d ago1:41:10

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Yulia Bas’s artwork explores the fragmentation of contemporary individuality, healing, and the body as a somatic memory tool. Across her paintings, sculptures, and installations, equilibrating between figuration and abstraction, Yulia employs unconventional materials to explore her perception of physical and mental thresholds, transitional states, …

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Episode 901: Florencia Rodriguez and CAB 6 57:04

25d ago57:04

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In this episode, we sit down with architect, editor, and curator Florencia Rodriguez, Artistic Director of the Chicago Architecture Biennial (CAB) 6. We dig into the ideas shaping this year’s edition—titled “Shift: Architecture in Times of Radical Change”—and her approach to curating a biennial that centers transformation, public space, and critica…

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Re: The highs and lows of building success as a woman entrepreneur | Sarah Sham 54:44

26d ago54:44

54:44

In this week’s podcast, Charuka Arora sits down with Sarah Sham for an honest, inspiring, and deeply relatable conversation about what it really takes to build a successful business as a woman entrepreneur. Sarah shares her journey of discovering her passion for interior design, her unconventional career path that included stints in fashion, media,…

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What 9 Years of Self-Employment Taught Me About Selling Art, Standing Out, and Scaling a Creative Life with Kat 22:17

27d ago22:17

22:17

In this solo episode of Art & Cocktails, I’m (Ekaterina Popova) celebrating my nine-year self-employment anniversary—marking the moment I walked out of my corporate job and committed to building a life as a full-time artist and creative entrepreneur. This conversation blends personal storytelling with practical strategies for artists who are just s…

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Mono Arts Council Executive Director Kristin Reese Champions Arts Education for Children 1:01:40

27d ago1:01:40

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This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Kristin Reese, the executive director of the Mono Arts Council. Kristin shares her journey and dedication to promoting creativity in the Eastern Sierra region of California. In our conversation, she outlines the Mono Arts Council’s evolution, emphasizing its shift toward arts education. Kristin believes tha…

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Bad at Sports Episode 900: Robert Pruitt 1:04:09

28d ago1:04:09

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Recorded live at Comics Sans Frontières, Houston For our milestone 900th episode, we headed to Houston and sat down with the brilliant Robert Pruitt, live at the Cats Conference: Comics Sans Frontières—a gathering of artists, thinkers, and cultural workers reshaping the future of comics, narrative, and speculative visual worlds. Live at a bar after…

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AD 276 | Saman Kesh 1:07:55

1M ago1:07:55

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Iranian-American director and writer Saman Kesh has the most Vimeo staff picks, ever. He attributes this accolade to excessive consumption of rocket fuel and a knack for combining the human experience with a healthy dose of controlled chaos. Saman gained recognition with popular music videos like Cinnamon Chasers: Luv Deluxe (which won ‘Best Video’…

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Unmasking the Artist: Speaking Your Truth, Navigating Motherhood, and More with Sarah Detweiler 29:29

1M ago29:29

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In this powerful conversation, Kat sits down with artist Sarah Detweiler to explore the intersections of motherhood, identity, and creative evolution. Sarah opens up about her journey from commercial art to fine art, the deeply personal work in her Hidden Mother series, and her most recent solo show Unmasquerade—a vibrant, layered exploration of AD…

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Re: Why Building Relationships in Artworld Matters as an Artist | Lucy Lucy 46:45

1M ago46:45

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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, host Charuka Arora sits down with French-born, Melbourne-based artist Lucy Lucy. From leaving behind a career in international commerce to becoming a full-time artist, Lucy shares how community, color, and collaboration shaped her creative path. A heartfelt conversation about art, staying true to yours…

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Essential Strategies for Aspiring Writers: A Conversation With Entertainment Attorney Paul Miloknay 54:40

1M ago54:40

54:40

Ever wondered what it takes to break into Hollywood as a writer? In today’s episode, NOT REAL ART host Scott “Sourdough” Power sits down with Paul Miloknay, a former attorney turned author, to chat about his new book, Welcome to Hollywood: A Survival Guide for Aspiring Writers. In their discussion, Paul shares his journey from the courtroom to craf…

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Bad at Sports Episode 899: Jessica Snow & Liga Spunde 52:02

1M ago52:02

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Gremlins, Borders, and Recipes for Resistance This week we’re joined by Jessica Snow and Liga Spunde, two artists navigating the world through comics, street theater, and occasionally letterpress and photoshop. Jessica Snow walks us through her wide-ranging practice—from illustration and letterpress to building massive puppets and organizing street…

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Radical Joy, Creativity, and Abundance: Creating from Consciousness with Ingrid V. Wells 32:00

1M ago32:00

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What if joy, trust, and intention were the most powerful tools in your art practice? In this illuminating episode of Art & Cocktails, Kat is joined by Ingrid V. Wells—an artist known for her vibrant, playful still lifes that explore deep themes like resilience, consciousness, and energetic alignment. Her work invites viewers to reconnect with joy a…

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Re: How Strong Narratives Can Elevate Your Creative Voice | Kristin Hjellegjerde 44:40

1M ago44:40

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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, gallerist and curator Kristin Hjellegjerde shares her inspiring journey of starting a gallery with nothing but passion. She talks about the challenges she’s faced, how she supports her artists like family, and what she looks for when curating shows. Kristin also gives advice to emerging women artists a…

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Life After Layoff: Voiceover Artist Carmen Acosta Finds Purpose in a New Creative Chapter 58:06

1M ago58:06

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Is there life after layoff? Today, former creative director Carmen Acosta, aka Jane Dope, joins us to talk about resilience, the lessons she learned during her recent career transition, and how she found renewed passion in creative pursuits after leaving her corporate job. As the former creative director at Sofi Stadium, Carmen played a key role in…

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Finding Your Voice and Visual Language with Jennifer Peart, Visionary Landscape Artist 29:41

2M ago29:41

29:41

In this inspiring episode of Art & Cocktails, host Kat sits down with visionary landscape artist Jennifer Peart, whose work explores the intersection of nature, mid-century design, and science fiction. They dive deep into Jennifer's creative inspirations, her experience at the Superfine Art Fair, and how she seamlessly weaves sustainability, commun…

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How Artists Can Move Past Their Biggest Fear and Create Freely | Nicholas Wilton 26:05

2M ago26:05

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On this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we’re joined by Nicholas Wilton, founder of Art2Life. Nicholas shares his journey as an artist, the struggles of self-doubt, and how comparison can hold you back. He offers practical advice on finding joy in your work, building confidence, and discovering your creative voice. If you’ve ever felt stuck …

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From Scarcity to Expansion: Healing Your Relationship with Money as an Artist with Kat 29:06

2M ago29:06

29:06

In this episode, Kat dives into a powerful and often emotional topic that touches every creative at some point—money. Whether you’ve struggled with pricing your work, avoided your bank account, or internalized the “starving artist” myth, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate space to begin rewriting your story. Drawing from personal experie…

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Bad at Sports Episode 898: Wafaa Bilal and Bana Kattan 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

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This week. Dana’s back? She and Duncan sit down with artist Wafaa Bilal and curator Bana Kattan to discuss Bilal’s powerful and deeply personal mid-career retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Known for his provocative, often participatory works that grapple with war, trauma, displacement, and surveillance, Bilal has long made th…

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Emmy Winner Shannon Malone-deBenedictis on Transforming the Media Landscape and Empowering Creatives 1:05:25

2M ago1:05:25

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What happens when a two-time Emmy Award-winning television executive decides to flip the script on her career? In this episode of the NOT REAL ART podcast, host Scott "Sourdough" Power uncovers the remarkable story of Shannon Malone-deBenedictis—a creative entrepreneur transforming the media landscape. From sharing the screen with Hollywood legends…

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