Best Magic Behind The Ears Podcasts (2025)

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Here to Stay by Rosemary Philips 18:15

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Rosemary’s song about her father walks that fine line between deeply personal and universally relatable. In this episode, we talk about what inspires us to write a song, and what can hold us back. Send a text—we’d love to hear from you!By Aviva

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Frozen by Jillian Matundan 26:18

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Jillian took an image of koi trapped in ice and turned it into a song about how feeling stuck has ripple effects on yourself and those around you. She also tells how her own musical life was frozen for a while, and how, when things finally thawed, the creative flow came rushing back. Send a text—we’d love to hear from you!…

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Truckstop In My Head by Zoë Pete Ford 18:02

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Having a brain is exhausting, and Zoë wrote a song about it. In this episode, she shares where the idea came from and how it evolved into something that feels true—even if it isn’t strictly factual. We talk about the weight of overthinking and what happens when you let go of it. Send a text—we’d love to hear from you!…

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Big Sky Country by Camilla Ammirati 22:43

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"Big Sky Country" is the kind of song that unfolds like a novel you can revisit endlessly. In this episode, Camilla opens up about the roots of the song and reflects on her early days of learning to make music with others. Send a text—we’d love to hear from you!By Aviva

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RAUL DE LARA : raices / roots 1:02:24

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This is going to have to be part one of many, because New York based Mexican sculptor Raul De Lara has way too many good stories ... Pepe the carpenter ghost, for example!By Danielle Krysa

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SFMoMA : future greats 55:17

2+ y ago55:17

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This is a very special episode because I didn't do just one interview, I interviewed a whole room full of fabulous artists at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Who, you ask? The great artists of tomorrow - ages 3 to 10! Brace yourself for inspirational, hilarious, cuteness overload.By Danielle Krysa

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ON THE CASE (EP 4) : the story behind the story 56:42

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Today's artsy investigation takes a look into the WHY and HOW behind "ART and JOY", and oh so much more. If you've ever wanted to write a book but aren't sure how to get started, or you're curious about why I made the jump from adult art books to kids' books, all of the answers await!By Danielle Krysa

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ON THE CASE (EP 3) : they told her to "GO BIG" 1:08:25

2+ y ago1:08:25

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If you don't go big, do you have to go home? We're investigating this question, but that's not all. We'll also explore how to "level up" by reaching out for a bit of help ... specifically PR help. Since these are two pretty big questions, I've brought in TWO creative experts to help me crack this case!…

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ON THE CASE (EP 2) : every day troubles 1:09:30

2+ y ago1:09:30

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Today's investigation is a two-parter ... A) When every day of the week feels too busy for creativity, how do you prevent freezing up when there is a window of time? And B) How do you know if/when your hobby could become your everyday jobby? I'll be joined by a creative expert to help me solve this one!…

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ON THE CASE (EP 1) : beauty, meaning, and the art lords 52:43

2+ y ago52:43

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I'm kicking off my new series of podcast episodes! Rolling up my sleeves to investigate (and solve) the questions and concerns sent in by artists from my community. I am ON THE CASE ... (PS I'll be joined by a mystery guest, who's an expert on beauty, to weigh in on today's investigation.)By Danielle Krysa

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ANDY J PIZZA : kindred spirits 1:34:43

3+ y ago1:34:43

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Some good old fashioned therapy from the doctor who's not actually a doctor. Andy J Pizza is BACK on the podcast to talk about ladders, dreams, and sweatpants. Seriously.By Danielle Krysa

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GEMMA GENE : artsy AF 1:06:28

3+ y ago1:06:28

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Hyperreal paintings and a comic strip about a pug named Mochi. That can only mean one thing - New York-based Spanish artist, Gemma Gene, is on the podcast!By Danielle Krysa

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MARY ELLEN MATTHEWS : live from new york 36:25

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From Betty White to Prince, she's photographed them all! American photographer, Mary Ellen Matthews, has been the in-house photographer at Saturday Night Live since 1999 ... but today, SHE'S in the spotlight.By Danielle Krysa

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PETAH COYNE : a third, a third, a third 1:31:02

3+ y ago1:31:02

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This is Part 2 of my conversation with New York artist, Petah Coyne, about my solo show, post-opening!By Danielle Krysa

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Talk Easy featuring Marina Abramović 23:47

3+ y ago23:47

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I'm sharing a special preview of a podcast I've been enjoying, Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, from Pushkin Industries. Talk Easy is a weekly interview podcast, where writer Sam Fragoso invites actors, writers, activists, and politicians to come to the table and speak from the heart in ways you probably haven't heard from them before. Driven by curiosi…

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PETAH COYNE : broken but beautiful 55:46

3+ y ago55:46

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NYC artist, Petah Coyne, is interviewing me today, as my solo show "Self-Preservation" opens TONIGHT!By Danielle Krysa

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LEAH ROSENBERG : everywhere a color 2:04:22

3+ y ago2:04:22

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Color and cake in California. That can mean only one thing ... San Francisco based artist, Leah Rosenberg, is my guest today!By Danielle Krysa

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GIO SWABY : love letters 1:24:30

3+ y ago1:24:30

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From articles in the New York Times and interviews on Oprah.com, to FIVE museums acquiring her textile portraits - Bahamian artist, Gio Swaby, is BACK on the podcast to talk about all of it!By Danielle Krysa

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SANDY SKOGLUND : believe you HAVE to do it 2:24:08

3+ y ago2:24:08

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Cheez doodles, chewed gum, and radioactive cats. That can only mean one thing ... American art icon, Sandy Skoglund, is sharing her stories from childhood till today!By Danielle Krysa

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ASHLEY LONGSHORE : there's no place like home 1:33:54

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We're talking about JOY ... finding it in the little things, bringing it into our artwork, and not letting the state of the world break us!By Danielle Krysa

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ANDREA LOVE : cooking with wool 1:00:34

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Tiny felted banana splits, and miniature pots of spaghetti coming to life through her absolutely mesmerizing stop-motion videos. Love ... Andrea Love!By Danielle Krysa

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JACQUELINE TSE : hey, sugar 1:53:16

4y ago1:53:16

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Perfect white porcelain sculptures that look good enough to eat - but don't! Mad Brooklyn, AKA Jacqueline Tse and her trusty hound, Skylar, are on the podcast today.By Danielle Krysa

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SIRLI RAITMA : getting on with it 1:06:28

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An Estonian photographer in London who dresses her muse in bizarre fashion, and decorates her with fabulous hair and makeup. PS Her muse is her mother. Love!By Danielle Krysa

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SANDEEP JOHAL : me in another form 1:30:41

4y ago1:30:41

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Murals, solo exhibitions, installations, and more ... all from an art kid who believed she couldn't be an artist when she grew up.By Danielle Krysa

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CELINE GABRIELLE : fear is a theme 1:51:37

4y ago1:51:37

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Twists and turns, pivots, and more turns - that's how the story of Canadian painter, Celine Gabrielle, rolls out!By Danielle Krysa

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ANONG BEAM : tasting chartreuse 1:37:48

4y ago1:37:48

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An artist, mother, and paint maker who, as a child, sat under the table at some of Canada's most important art events. Ojibwe artist Anong Beam is on the podcast!By Danielle Krysa

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ELYSE DODGE : mountain ranges and valley girls 1:30:14

4+ y ago1:30:14

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Just a couple of girls from the Okanagan Valley talkin' about mountains ... and a whole bunch of other stuff! Canadian born, LA based artist Elyse Dodge is my final guest of this season.By Danielle Krysa

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ANDY J PIZZA : breadcrumbs and allies 1:14:53

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Being stuck in a creative limbo ... and then following the breadcrumbs (or chip crumbs) back to our creative paths. Andy J. Pizza and I talk about creative ruts while eating pizza-flavored chips.By Danielle Krysa

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GIO SWABY : labor and learning 1:30:50

4+ y ago1:30:50

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Coming off of a SOLD OUT show in New York, and preparing for her first solo museum show, Bahamian-born, Canada-based artist, Gio Swaby, is on fire! She also happens to be my fabulous and fun guest today.By Danielle Krysa

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EMILY COUNTS : choose your own adventure 1:31:12

4+ y ago1:31:12

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Ceramics, stained glass, mushrooms, grandmothers, grief, and haircuts. Seattle-based artist Emily Counts and I cover all of this and more on today's episode.By Danielle Krysa

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CARISSA POTTER CARLSON : people i've loved 1:14:34

4+ y ago1:14:34

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I was highjacked! Yep, California based artist, illustrator, and artist interviewER, Carissa Potter Carlson, tried to ask alllll of the questions. Don't worry, I made her answer a few!By Danielle Krysa

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KENESHA SNEED : many shapes of clay 1:10:40

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From a career in motion graphics to a brand new life as a ceramicist, painter, muralist, and most recently a children's book author/illustrator - the fabulous Kenesha Sneed is my guest today.By Danielle Krysa

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ANTHONY SONNENBERG : don't lose the joy 1:10:49

4+ y ago1:10:49

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Ceramics dripping with glaze, sculpture you can wear on your hand, and golden crowns fit for bizarre royalty - American artist Anthony Sonnenberg is doing his first podcast interview (ever) with me today!By Danielle Krysa

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JUDI CUMMING : girls like farkles 1:35:07

4+ y ago1:35:07

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Today's chat is with the first artist I ever met ... on the day I was born! Yep, it's a Mother's Day episode with my mom, watercolor painter, Judi Cumming.By Danielle Krysa

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LYDIA RICCI : using glue like a hammer 'n nail 1:30:54

4+ y ago1:30:54

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Nostalgia, hilarious stories, and bits of magic, all stuck together with tape and glue. Miniature sculpture maker / animator, Lydia Ricci, is my guest today.By Danielle Krysa

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PAINT CHIPS : pennylane shen 1:00:19

4+ y ago1:00:19

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Who better to have on the 2nd instalment of PAINT CHIPS than a junk-food-loving, artist consultant! My good friend Pennylane Shen is back on the podcast, this time with MORE CHEEZ TASTE!By Danielle Krysa

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PETAH COYNE : fifteen seconds 1:36:17

4+ y ago1:36:17

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For the 200th episode of AFYE, I'm handing the mic over to NYC sculptor, and my dear friend, Petah Coyne. She is interviewing ME today, and she wants to know if I "was an artsy kid"!By Danielle Krysa

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NNEKA JONES : the best work comes from experimenting 1:00:24

4+ y ago1:00:24

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A few months after graduating from art school, her work graced the cover of TIME Magazine. Seriously. Trinidadian artist Nneka Jones is my guest today.By Danielle Krysa

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BEVERLY FISHMAN : never let the world define you 1:32:13

4+ y ago1:32:13

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Artist and educator (aka head of the painting department at Cranbrook for 26 years!) Beverly Fishman shares her stories, insights, and "no-nonsense, rollup your sleeves 'n get to work" advice!By Danielle Krysa

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TREY SPEEGLE : NFT WTF 1:33:44

4+ y ago1:33:44

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Digital art, cryptocurrency, millions of dollars at Christie's? I don't know, but if anyone can put the FUN in "Non-FUNgible Tokens", it's American artist Trey Speegle!By Danielle Krysa

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DANIELLE KRYSA : deep thoughts 14:27

4+ y ago14:27

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Change. I have a love/hate relationship with it, how 'bout you? This is a mini episode, filled with a few "deep thoughts" to bridge the old and the new.By Danielle Krysa

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PAINT CHIPS : martha rich 45:53

4+ y ago45:53

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Welcome to the first instalment of PAINT CHIPS ... two artists eating chips and talking about paintings? Yep! Martha Rich and I eating honey BBQ chips while chatting about painters, Leonor Fini and Amy Bennett.By Danielle Krysa

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FABIOLA JEAN-LOUIS : create your own magic 1:27:52

4+ y ago1:27:52

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Full-size, Baroque-inspired gowns ... made entirely from PAPER. What? Yes. Haitian-born, New York based artist (and mother of five!) Fabiola Jean-Louis is my guest.By Danielle Krysa

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ANN CARRINGTON : bending spoons (and medieval laws) 1:06:47

4+ y ago1:06:47

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Turning spoons into flowers, welding giant spiderwebs, and hanging out with Prince Charles on a barge to discuss a project for his mom's Diamond Jubilee. What? Yes. London artist, Ann Carrington, is my guest.By Danielle Krysa

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REBECCA HUTCHINSON : authenticity will never do you wrong 1:23:12

4+ y ago1:23:12

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Insightful advice about inner critics ... and paper made from old jeans? Yep. American sculptor, Rebecca Hutchinson, is my guest.By Danielle Krysa

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ANGELA GOBBENS : mermaid on ice 58:53

4+ y ago58:53

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Collage artist, meets street artist, meets photographer - AKA "a locative artist". Angela Gobbens cuts out little people, and then places them on/in alleys, window sills, meadows, puddles, and lakes!By Danielle Krysa

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DEBORAH ROBERTS : i'm 53:38

4+ y ago53:38

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Mixed media collages of Black boys and girls. Powerful, important work by Austin artist, Deborah Roberts. (Yes, I'm totally fan-girling over here!)By Danielle Krysa

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SARAH DETWEILER : hidden mothers 1:35:53

4+ y ago1:35:53

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What happens when you give two over-sharers a podcast mic? THIS. From 9/11 to tablecloths draped over ourselves ... Philly-based artist, Sarah Detweiler, is my guest today.By Danielle Krysa

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ASHLEY LONGSHORE : re-finding joy 55:04

4+ y ago55:04

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Slowing down, embracing nature, being vulnerable, and eating cheese in the nude - Ashley Longshore is back to kick off 2021!By Danielle Krysa

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RACHEL BURKE : jealous of a spider 1:45:21

5y ago1:45:21

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She wanted to be a fairy when she grew up. She nailed it! From tinsel-covered art you can wear to sparkly art you can sit on. Australian artist/designer Rachel Burke is my guest.By Danielle Krysa