Episodes

Joe and Matthew sit down to discuss their arts reading stacks. A bit of nourishment for the creative life is offered. A book review is reviewed. Recording locations are swapped, resulting in the first hybrid episode. “Hallmarkian” is used as a descriptor. Joe provides the Audio Pick of the Day. (Un)required Resources 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows: A Memoir by Ai Weiwei at Bookshop.org How To Be An Artist by Jerry Saltz at Bookshop.org Wet: On Painting, Feminism, and Art Culture by Mira Schor ...

Ceramicist Masa Sasaki joins Joe and Matthew. Together, they discuss the differences between pottery and ceramics. Masa sheds light on the steps in the process. Form versus function is explored. Masa’s work is viewed in the light of his unique history and perspective. Discoveries are made, and inspiration is found. (Un)required Resources MasaSasakiCeramics.com Lazy Betty Restaurant Hank Sasaki performs “Tennessee Moon,” MZM Live on YouTube Michael Simon at Ferrin Contemporary Who Is Masa Sas...

Joe and Matthew discuss the compartmentalization of creativity. They catch up on the often dreaded life event of moving – studios, houses, and art. Recent experiences and the best – and not-so-great – practices of art handling and placement are shared. Matthew provides the Audio Pick of the Day. (Un)required Resources A wooden create available at Target that is perfect for moving and storing vinyl A moving box for framed pictures available at Home Depot Damn the Torpedoes on AllMusic.com Muddy...

Painter Suzana Brborović joins Joe and Matthew for a conversation about her practice and studio life in Leipzig. Architecture, politics, and socio-economic factors in her work are discussed. Layers are peeled back. Some monuments prove unintended. Memorials are deconstructed. Discipline and balance in the artist’s life are examined. Doubt is determined to be helpful. A Brain Fuzz Europe Tour is floated. (Un)required Resources * suzanabrborovic.eu* About Leipzig at Brittanica.com* “Hitler’s F...

Aspects of making, distributing, and presenting art are explored as Joe and Matthew mix up the format a bit. Recent trends in arts news are explored in a fresh and newly refined Art News Stack segment. Matthew attempts to demystify cryptocurrency and NFTs. Joe provides an Audio Pick of the Day with multiple visual art entry points. Hierarchy and the institutional model are picked at and offered with a healthy side of self-deprecation. (Un)required Resources * Matthew White at TheMWGallery.com*...

From reality cooking show celebrity to helping local farmers, Leslie Parks Bailey talks with Joe and Matthew about her creative life – as well as her life among creatives. The conversation begins with the problem of labels: Does she consider herself a chef? Whether it is the daily routine or the inspiration for a new project, how does a creative brain stay fed while moving forward? The daughter of legendary photographer Gordon Parks and wife of contemporary artist Radcliffe Bailey, Leslie Parks ...

Why not begin Brain Fuzz Season 3 by comparing and contrasting the approaches of Frank Zappa and Marcel Duchamp? In the triumphant return of the Brain Fuzz art, music, and culture podcast, Joe and Matthew discuss the drive of an artist or creative pers...