Episode 46: James Arlowe: Musician, Poet, Sculptor, Painter.

In this episode, Sean Kneese talks to musician, poet, sculptor and painter James Arlowe. Arlowe talks about the process for his different art forms and his life as an entertainer. Check out his work here: http://www.jamesarlowe.com

Episode 45: Maria Alvarez and Natascha Beck of the all-girl punk band Jigsaw Youth

In this episode Sean Kneese talks to Maria Alvarez and Natascha Beck of the New York based all girl punk band Jigsaw Youth. Jigsaw Youth are influenced by the Riot Grrrl movement, a feminist punk rock movement that started in the 1990s with bands like Bikini Kill and Babes in Toyland. Though the band is influenced by this music, they play their own style and do not wish to be labeled as just another Riot Grrrl band. The band talks about the punk scene in New York and New Jersey, their experience playing shows, bands that have influenced them, how they became interested in punk music, and their goals as musicians. Other topics include Kim Kardashian trying to be punk, the music industry, house shows, "fashion punks", and more.

Episode 44: Andrew Abbott: Psychedelic Artist

In this episode Sean Kneese talks to psychedelic/experimental artist Andrew Abbott. Abbott talks about life as a painter, his time as a medic in the military, the influence behind his work, and his experience with marketing himself and participating in art shows. Check out his website here: http://allabbott.com/

Episode 43: Christian Gonzalez: Founder of Experimental Industrial/Electronic Music Project "Grosso Gadgetto":

In this episode Sean Kneese talks to Christian Gonzalez: founder of the French one man experimental industrial/electronic project Grosso Gadgetto. Christian talks about how he got interested in experimental music, the style that he plays, and the music scene where he lives in Lyon, France . Sean Kneese also plays a track from Gross Gadgetto entitled "Game Over" at the end of the episode. Special thanks to Christian's friends: Grem Lins, Greg Crowley and Quiche Toujours for helping to translate for Christian in this episode.
Links to Christian's Music: https://soundcloud.com/grossogadgetto-1
https://soundcloud.com/grossotoprod

Episode 42: Chris Palmieri: Puppeteer, Vegan, Animal Rights Activist, Actor and Voice Actor

In this episode Sean Kneese interviews Chris Palmieri: puppeteer, actor, voice actor, and animal rights activist. He has performed his puppetry with the Toy Museum of New York in Brooklyn, NY and Field Station: Dinosaurs in Leonia, NJ. Chris talks about how he got involved with puppetry and what he enjoys about it. He also talks about his interest in animal rights activism and veganism. Chris's website: http://chrispalmieri.weebly.com/ Chris's YouTube channel: http://chrispalmieri.weebly.com/

Episode 41: Danish Maqbool: NJ Based Stand Up Comedian

In this episode Sean Kneese talks to stand up comedian and fellow Kean University graduate Danish Maqbool. Danish tells us about his experience growing up as a Pakistani-American in New Jersey and how his life changed after 9/11. He describes how that experience has influenced his comedy and how he became interested in performing stand up in the first place.

Episode 40: Nathan Anderson: Stand Up Comedian and Nerd Culture Enthusiast

In this episode Sean Kneese interviews stand up comedian Nathan Anderson. Nathan talks about his experiences playing gigs around the U.S., the inspiration behind his comedy, his goals as a comedian, his fascination with nerd culture and his lack of interest in sports.

http://www.nathananderson.nyc