In Lost Episode 12 1/2, Joe and Matthew explore the nature of authenticity. Geekdom lurks just behind. Encounters with Authenticity Following up on an earlier promise to report, Matthew recounts a Blind Boys of Alabama show and submits a very positive review. A recent visit to Brooklyn’s Rough Trade record shop yields a signed copy of Brian […]
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The Ultimate Game of Chess with Michi Meko | Episode 12
Joe and Matthew join Michi Meko at his studio as he prepares for not one, but two exhibitions in the same week. The creative struggle and permanence versus impermanence in art are discussed. Sun Ra however is the catalyst for this gathering. And Sun Ra leads to an examination of Afrofuturism, altered destiny, jazz, and […]
Art Speak Red Flags | Episode 11
Joe and Matthew take a few moments for a full accounting of their art speak red flags list. And, armed with some game show sound effects, they plot a path forward for policing art speak in conversation. In this episode, you will benefit from insights into such art speak terms as liminal, ontological, phenomenology, and […]
A Special Fake News Edition | Episode 10
In a special fake news edition of the Brain Fuzz arts and culture podcast, Joe and Matthew myth bust caffeine in espresso versus drip coffee. Speaking of needing caffeine, Woody Allen’s Crisis in Six Scenes is discussed, and a related film recommendation is made. Joe and Matthew also reflect on a conversation with curator Daniel Fuller, […]
Distillation with Daniel Fuller | Episode 9
Daniel Fuller joins Joe and Matthew at Joe’s studio for a lively discussion. Topics range from what it means to be a curator to the beauty of cheap baseball tickets. Just back from a road trip, Daniel shares his aggressive itinerary including a signless restaurant. The Artspeak Red Flags list is revisited with an addition from […]
On Clean Grooves and Male Virility | Episode 8
Back at Joe’s Atlanta Contemporary studio, Matthew offers an update on his effort to make his vinyl collection great again. Following up on an earlier discussion regarding the cleaning of vinyl records with wood glue, the Spin-Clean record cleaning system is reviewed. The Rolling Stones’ Goats Head Soup is rediscovered. The origin story behind the […]