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Yelling at concrete

Yelling at concrete isbi-weekly podcast for coffee and conversation, taking a look at the life and interests of the guests who chat with me as well as taking an introverted look at topics I'm interested in! Graham is an artist and passionate creative who thrives on generating conversation and discussion in a more abstract manner than just posing questions so three weeks out of each month with a one week breather he sits down to have a cuppa and chat. When guests come they bring their own topic…

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Episode 300 - Being an artist is more than owning the tools. Feat @mikephotographs

This week I sit down to take with ⁨@mikeyphotographs⁩ as we delve into a side passion for me but a full passion for him in the form of photography. Mike is an accomplished and talented portrait photographer and has run the gamete of photographing weddings, friends, family to high profile celebrities and is extremely good at what he does. So we sit down to talk art, photography as an art and how…

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Episode 298 - Self producing in practical FX feat Cody Ruch

This week we sit down with practical extraordinaire Cody Ruch. Recommended by Kreature Kid Adam Cody is out in the wild bringing together practical FX in horrific, surreal and spooky ways independently in a manner which is fascinating. A lecturer and creator he makes the most of the opportunities he has and gives us insight into that world. So if you're interested in what it takes to self product…

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Episode 297 - When running 5k feels like failure

This week I talk failure and ambitions and how our brain can play a hell of a trick on us. I did couch to 5k back six years ago now and still run on the regular but after a month not running I was faced by my brain telling me "you suck". I could still run 5k and do so without much fuss but my target and goal posts had moved and I wasn't appreciating how far I'd come or even how just being able to…

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Episode 296 - What does it take to work independent? Feat Katie Weinstein ( Raw Daisies)

This week i got to sit down with Katie Weinstein who is one of the principle members of @rawdaisies an alternative production company creating, films, events and art movements out in NYC. Katie was recommended by a previous guest and embodies that passion you love to see in art of finding something you really enjoy doing and trying to own that whole process to make sure it's done the way you like.…

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Episode 295 - Documenting creating is hard.

This week I sit down with myself and do something I dislike. Document my work. I've always said social media and content creation is coursework for creatives. It relies on un stunting our own exploration for the sake of having an audience present when we eventually release something. So this week I sit down to discuss that struggle and maybe find advice in the comments as to how to document your…

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Episode 293 - Combining science and inspiration? Feat Tricia Duffy

This week I sit down with Tricia Duffy. Creator, teacher, writer, singer and host of her own podcast "in ten years time". Tricia found me in this instance and we decided to sit down and talk many topic but notably the impact of the creative process on mental state and its value to cognitive health. Tricia like myself involves herself in many things and in doing so is completing a PHD on the topic…

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Episode 294 - Your audience owes you nothing.

This week I sit down to talk a personal gripe. Often on social media i follow artists and once in a while I see a comment or post like "Why aren't people engaging with my work?" "Why do they like that and not mine?" "Audiences just don't understand my stuff". And it irritates me as they seem to have forgotten, you're audience doesn't owe you their attention online. They have lives and other…

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Episode 292 - The tail end of a hurricane.

This week I sit down to talk grief, navigating change and how big moments can sometimes seem like they need a quick fix or a method you have used 100 times but grief is different. It comes in waves and can be like navigating the remnants of a broken building. It takes time to find the foundation again. If you're going through it right now or planning on making bigger changes in your life remember…

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Episode 291 - Curation over creation Feat Martyn Cooling

Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:47 Title 1:06 Meet the guest 20:49 Skip to the topic 1:08:00 Skip to the end conclusion 1:10:26 What is some great advice? 1:11:48 Who should I speak to next? We're back! This week on the podcast: Graham and his brother Martyn from @AlternativeAdventures sit down to discuss the volatile statement that creators should focus more on Curation over Creation. in a relaxed fit…

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Episode 290 - Collaboration vs Competition Feat Marty Gordon (aka Whatwouldjesusglue)

This week I sit down with artist Marty Gordon, Collage and cartoonist and overall interesting artist! Marty was recommended to me by other people which is apt for the topic of the show but also as he has a fascinating background as a former minister and a strong love of community for art which of course fits very well with this show! As such as sat down this week to talk about the challenges as an…

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