Best Urban Art Forms Podcasts (2025)

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Stephen Goldsmith on Data-Smart City Solutions 24:54

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Stephen Goldsmith is the Derek Bok Professor of Urban Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and director of the Bloomberg Center for Cities’ Data-Smart Cities Solutions. His work focuses on improving government-citizen relationships. Goldsmith joins our host, Charles Waldheim, to discuss data analytics and community input.…

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Christian Baltazar on Podcasting, Culture, Imposter Syndrome | ICBTB X Tsunamii 58:52

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🎤 Christian Baltazar: The Mind Behind "It Can’t Be That Bad" Podcast | Tsunamii Exclusive Interview On this episode of Tsunamii Exclusive Interviews, we sit down with Christian Baltazar — musician, creative force, and the magnetic mind behind the It Can’t Be That Bad podcast. Christian opens up about his humble beginnings, grinding from small-town …

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#64 - Who Shapes the Culture Behind the Mic? | Laiya St. Clair 1:11:02

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Laiya St. Clair joins The Truth in This Art to share how she crafts culture from behind the mic as a celebrated radio and podcast personality, producer, and voice artist. St. Clair reflects on her transition from radio to the world of podcasting, exploring how her experiences in DC, Philly, and Baltimore continue to inspire her work. She discusses …

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Season 2: Chapter 9: Awaken the Void 56:36

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Being trapped between Midas Company and the treachery of a renegade agent has put the AGON warriors in a tight spot. A hidden power is awakened that will change Fei's journey forever. Featuring Promo: MERCY: A Queer Eldritch Western ERCY follows Sawyer, a grizzled jack-of-all-trades, who helps the good folk of Mercy for a mere pittance. When he mee…

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Taco Solano - Bay Area's Must-Try Taco Catering & Street Food Journey | Tsunamii Interview 33:42

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Join us for an exclusive in-depth Tsunamii interview with Taco Solano, a Solano County-based chef, entrepreneur, and taco innovator who has been turning street food into a full-fledged brand, we sat down in Sacramento, California to explore Taco Solano’s journey, his signature recipes, and the story behind his thriving taco business. Taco Solano op…

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#63 - How To Find Your Tribe In Baltimore | Will Walker of A Tribe Called Run 54:47

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Will Walker, founder of A Tribe Called Run, joins the podcast. Walker shares his personal journey from Cleveland to Baltimore, reflecting on how both cities' blue-collar spirit informs his approach to building community through running. A Tribe Called Run creates space for accessible runs, fitness events, and coaching, welcoming newcomers and exper…

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#62 - Who Carries the Weight of The Piano Lesson? | Chinai Routté & Paige Hernandez of Everyman Theatre 53:03

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Resident Company Member Chinai Routté and director Paige Hernandez return to The Truth in This Art to illuminate Everyman Theatre’s production of August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson. Routté shares the transformative experience of portraying Berniece, the play’s powerful central character, and how her own life informs the role’s emotional depth. Hernan…

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Fresh Daily: From Brooklyn Blocks to Oakland Beats & Brushes | Tsunamii Interview 1:04:16

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🎤 Fresh Daily: From Brooklyn Rapper to Oakland & Sacramento Creative Visionary | Tsunamii Interview In this episode of Tsunamii Interviews, we vibe with Fresh Daily — a Brooklyn-born rapper turned graphic designer, visual artist, and event curator making waves in Oakland and Sacramento. He opens up about his unique journey of balancing music, visua…

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#61 - What’s Shaping Small Press Expo (SPX) 2025? | Warren Bernard 1:00:27

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Executive Director of Small Press Expo (SPX), Warren Bernard, returns to The Truth In This Art podcast. Bernard shares insights into how planning, innovation, and community shape the road to SPX 2025. He reflects on the unique challenges and opportunities ahead, discussing how the evolving comics landscape and creative partnerships are driving the …

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#60 - How Do Artists Thrive In Baltimore? | Spence 1:08:33

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Musician, Creative Consultant, and Band Leader Raymond J. Spence joins the podcast. Spence shares how growing up in Baltimore shapes his approach to music, creative consulting, and community building. Spence’s work bridges performing, teaching, and guiding artists through the early stages of their creative journeys. Spence discusses how collaborati…

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Andru Defeye: Using Poetry to Inspire, Heal & Empower Sacramento | Tsunamii Interview 1:02:59

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🎙️ Andru Defeye: Sacramento’s Poet Laureate Using Words to Heal & Empower | Tsunamii Interview In this powerful episode of Tsunamii Interviews, we sit down with Andru Defeye, Sacramento’s celebrated Poet Laureate, who shares a deeply moving story of how poetry became both his lifeline and a weapon for social change. From overcoming personal struggl…

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#59 - How Does UP Magazine Give Voice to Urban Art and Artists? | T.K. Mills 52:45

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Writer, curator, and editor-in-chief of UP Magazine, T.K. Mills returns to the podcast. Mills shares how living in New York City shapes his writing, curatorial practice, and editorial leadership at UP Magazine. UP Magazine is the urban art publication he founded and leads. Mills discusses how UP Magazine gives a platform to street artists and story…

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Coast to Coast: Rapper A9e’s Story & Houston Hustle | Tsunamii Interview 18:19

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🎤 From Cali to Houston: Rapper A9e’s Journey of Hustle & Heart | Tsunamii 916 Exclusive In this special episode of Tsunamii Interviews, we link up with A9e, a dynamic rapper whose story begins in California’s sun-soaked streets and evolves through Houston’s vibrant music scene. From dropping his first bars in the Bay Area to signing with Sprite—yes…

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#58 – "Is Art a Mirror for Modern Life?" | Zoë Lintzeris 1:16:57

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Artist and Arts in Health Specialist Zoë Lintzeris joins the podcast. Lintzeris shares how life in Baltimore and beyond informs her visual art practice. Lintzeris' work explores themes of love, loss, and resistance within both urban and rural settings. Lintzeris discusses how current events shape her work, and how art helps her process personal and…

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Aisha’s Hair Salon: Building a Team & Defining Success | Tsunamii Interview 28:56

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💇🏾‍♀️ Inside Aisha’s Hair Salon: Sacramento’s Newest Black-Owned Beauty Hub | Tsunamii Interviews In this episode of Tsunamii Interviews, we sit down with Aisha, owner of Aisha’s Hair Salon, one of Sacramento’s freshest Black-owned salons making waves in the local hair scene. Aisha shares the real behind-the-scenes on: Opening her first salon in Sa…

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From Mic to Movement: Documenting Stories, Sharing Resources, and Fostering Reciprocal Support Systems | M'Balou Camara for Maryland Arts Summit 56:46

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Aspiring podcaster and artist M’Balou Camara interviews me for a special Maryland Art Summit 2025 recording. M’Balou is a former student, current colleague, and emerging podcaster preparing to launch “The Heart Reflex,” highlighting voices of the African diaspora in the arts. Our conversation—recorded live at Prince George’s Community College—explo…

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Season 2: Chapter 8: Small London 45:22

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Fleeing Lagos, the group heads to Igboland to prepare themselves for a three-way battle between the monster mercenaries and the shadow forces of the British government to prevent a possible supernatural calamity from damning the country. Things escalate rapidly as the endgame approaches. Can Fei and the others take on such insurmountable odds? Feat…

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Slappin or Lackin Creators Talk Sacramento Beat Scene | Tsunamii Interview 33:06

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In this Tsunamii Exclusive Interview, we chop it up with Siahh and Antony, the visionary producers behind "Slappin or Lackin" Sacramento’s hottest head-to-head producer battle series where the beats slap and the stakes are real. They talk about the inspiration behind the event, the grind of building a platform for local talent, and how they turned …

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Shaun P on Fashion, Modeling Journey, & Creative Grind - Tsunamii Interview 27:30

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👔 Shaun P: Model, Stylist & Creative Visionary | Tsunamii 916 Exclusive Interview In this exclusive Tsunamii Media interview, we sit down with Shaun P — Sacramento native, model, stylist, and creative powerhouse — as he shares his inspiring journey from runway modeling to mastering the art of style and creative direction. Shaun opens up about how f…

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#57 – Can Art, Storytelling, and Hope Illuminate Community? | Neha Misra 1:07:24

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Artist, poet, and climate justice advocate Neha Misra joins The Truth In This Art podcast. Misra shares how growing up in India, studying physics, and her cultural roots shape her creative work. Misra's art blends visual art, poetry, and climate justice activism. Misra discusses how reclaiming creativity helped her navigate periods of loss and anxi…

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#56 – What Do We Inherit and What Do We Share? | Kiara-Maribel Rivera 1:00:11

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Artist Kiara-Maribel Rivera joins the podcast. In this conversation, Rivera reflects on how her family’s migration and history shaped her identity and her creative work. She shares how her mother’s careful habit of saving photos, report cards, and awards helped her feel connected to her roots. Rivera discusses using art to examine memory, family ar…

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Self Designs Art Gallery: Sacramento Artist’s Journey to Community Leadership & Creative Impact | Tsunamii Interview 27:02

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🎨 From Artist to Community Leader: The Story Behind Self Designs Art Gallery | Tsunamii 916 Exclusive In this powerful interview, we sit down with the visionary behind Self Designs Art Gallery, an artist who started with a simple dream: finding a space to create. What began as a personal quest turned into a thriving safe haven where Sacramento’s cr…

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#55 – Who Controls the Narrative? | Carter Wynne 1:01:06

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Artist and curator Carter Wynne joins the podcast. In this episode, Wynne shares how growing up in Washington, DC, and coming from a line of organizers shaped her commitment to social justice and art. Wynne talks about being a self-taught painter, exploring themes of inequality, and resistance. Wynne reflects on the process of using art to process …

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CANCELLED!? Punky Reese speaks her truth | Tsunamii Interview 50:46

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🎸 Meet Punky Reese: Sacramento’s Genre-Bending Rebel with a Story of Survival | Tsunamii 916 Exclusive In this powerful and unapologetic episode, we sit down with Punky Reese, A Sacramento’ artist whose sound blends punk and folk to tell stories that hurt and heal. Raised in group homes and tough backgrounds, Punky opens up about navigating pain, o…

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Thursdays Therapy’s Jamie Talks Mental Health, Music & Community Impact | Tsunamii Interview 22:30

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🎙️ Jamie on Mental Health, Creativity & Breaking Stigma | Tsunamii 916 Exclusive Interview In this powerful Tsunamii Media interview, we sit down with Jamie — life coach, rapper, poet, and host of the impactful podcast Thursday Therapies. From her small-town beginnings to becoming a multifaceted creative and mental health advocate, Jamie shares her…

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#54 – What Hides Beneath the Surface? | Tiger Chengliang Cai 1:08:12

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Artist Tiger Chengliang Cai joins the The Truth in This Art. In this episode, Cai shares his journey from China to New York and how his background shapes his creative work. Cai talks about teaching himself art as a child, struggling against expectations, and making his own path in the art world. He loves using riddles and metaphors in his art, with…

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#53 – Can Art Make Philosophy Less Intimidating? | Mia Ntenta 52:13

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Artist and philosopher Mia Ntenta joins the podcast. Ntenta is a visual artist working across painting, sculpture, and installation. Ntenta is one of several artists I interviewed from Spring/Break Art Fair 2025. Ntenta shares how her philosophy background led her to explore ideas through painting and sculpture. Ntenta explains how her visual langu…

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Monsrock on Flipabeat Club, Music & Creativity | Tsunamii Interview 21:48

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🎧 Inside Flipabeat Club: Music, Creativity & Community with Monsrock | Tsunamii 916 Interview In this exclusive Tsunamii Media interview, we sit down with Monsrock, co-founder of Flipabeat Club, to explore the origins and vision of a platform dedicated to helping music producers thrive in Sacramento and beyond. 🌊🎶 Monsrock shares his journey as a c…

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#52 – Can Sculpture Help Us Imagine Life After Humanity? | Rosalie Smith 1:02:57

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Artist Rosalie Smith joins the podcast. Smith reflects on developing her unique style. Smith talks about making sculptures with old technology and everyday things. Smith shares her process behind her pieces, and how recent experiences in New York and her education have shaped her approach. Smith discusses balancing the absurd and the serious. Smith…

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#51 – Is Being Present the Secret Ingredient of CookHouse? | Chef George Dailey 44:50

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Chef & owner of On the Hill Cafe and CookHouse, Chef George Dailey joins the podcast. Dailey is originally from Venezuela. He started his cooking career in Boston, then moved to Baltimore and opened On the Hill Cafe in 2005. In this conversation, Dailey shares his passion for global flavors, seasonal menus, and the art of hospitality. Dailey reflec…

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#50 – How Does The Corner Pantry Grow? | Chef Neill Howell 53:50

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Chef & co-owner of The Corner Pantry (TCP), Neill Howell returns to the podcast to talk growth, creativity, and keeping standards high. Howell & TCP has expanded the cafe and deepened their commitment to local sourcing. Howell shares his philosophy behind TCP's menu and how to build community through food. Also, Howell discusses how evolving, being…

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#49 – How to Stay Sharp When Knife-Making Gets Hard? | Henry Hyde 53:45

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Henry Hyde—artisan and owner of Hyde Handmade Knives—returns to talk craft, community, and creating work that resonates. Hyde is an artisan known for his kitchen knives and meticulous approach to materials. In the episode, Hyde reflects on the evolution of his process, from isolating early days to searching for real connection at craft shows. Also,…

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Season 2: Chapter 7: Wraiths of the Crown 27:34

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Back at the AGON base, Fei warns Finn of Jim’s presence. Meanwhile as the team is briefed about their journey towards the southwest, the looming threat throughout this mission arrives on their doorstep. Featuring Promo: KIND KIND is a cinematic audio drama best experienced with headphones. For adult audiences only. Sujin Baek is a happily married c…