Humming Fools

The boys are back in town, fools! This time we’ll be tackling...well, time. Most people think of the limit of time as a burden, but can it also be a blessing? Why do we get good but incomplete ideas that then randomly return finished later? What’s the right amount of time to spend on a project? These are just a few of the questions we’ll be asking, so give this episode a listen for the rest and di...

Humming Fools is back, BABY! That’s right, sugar bears, it’s time for another interview and today it’ll be with our boy Michael Kelley, freelance filmmaker and video professional! Listen as we discuss religious art, Michael's struggle and triumph over perfectionism, and Emmanuel Lubezki’s influence on Michael’s work. It’s a wonderful episode filled with inspiring insights, name mispronunciations,...

Look! It's moving. It's alive. It’s alive! It's ALIVEEE! That’s right, folks, it’s that wonderful time of year—October, and today we’ll be having our annual Halloween special! Join Noah & Kyle as they plunge themselves into a few horror games; Noah navigating Kyle’s hypothetical situations of horror and Kyle immaturely frollicking through Noah’s finely crafted Mad Libs. It’s a wonderful special fi...

Get ready for a fantastic show, listeners! Today the boys are talking with the Gallery Manager of Art Ventures NWA and member of the Fayetteville Arts Council, Joëlle Storet. Prepare your earholes and learn about Joëlle's bicultural upbringing, how Tintin comics influenced her, and what her style, Afro-Teutonic Synthesis, exactly is. Joëlle also happens to be a movie buff, so prepare yourself for...

Storytelling is one of our favorite things, complaining too, so it’s only natural that we decided to combine the two! That’s right, we're back with a brand new episode of Humming Fools talking about all our storytelling pet peeves. If you ever wondered what we talk about the most off-mic, this is probably it. What are YOUR storytelling pet peeves? Let us know! New episodes EVERY other Tuesday arou...

It's Humming Fools' ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, baby! To celebrate, Noah and Kyle decided to crack open a couple of cold ones and recount all their interviews with absolutely wonderful guests, plus, for the first time, interview each other as well! Does that include their infamous rapid-fire segment? You bet your beautiful, little heinies it does! Hope you enjoy the episode and THANK YOU for a fantastic...

Love tasty beats? You're in luck then, as today Kyle & Noah are joined by producer, composer, engineer, and friend, Cory Nelson. In this episode you'll learn how Cory manages to make so much dang music while still holding down a full-time job, the ways his obsessive personality benefits and hurts his creativity, and why he believes music licensing is a great strategy for creators young and old...

KNOWLEDGE. You want some? Noah and Kyle thought you might, which is why today the boys will be diving into the creative process, specifically, seven lessons they've recently learned. Be warned though, for every nugget of wisdom available in this episode, there are ALSO just as many unnecessary stories or musical numbers by Kyle, which are then followed by the pained sounds of Noah's disapproval. C...

Today Kyle & Noah are joined by graphic designer, illustrator, and owner of Big-Bot Design, Chad Maupin. Listen and discover how Chad learned to create by dissecting things he loved, why he digs comics, and his journey with mental health. Chad is a hilarious and honest guy, so get ready for one of the funniest and rawest interviews we’ve ever had—it's tasty. New episodes EVERY other Tuesday ar...

Noah & Kyle are back with a new AND different kind of Humming Fools episode! Different how, you ask? Well, today they’ll be clearing the air on exactly WHAT they’ve been working on these past few years. There’s been some confusion as to what Ominous is all about, so the gang wanted to take a deep dive on their most recent projects, including their past comic pitch for Give Me to the Waves and...

Sweet Caroline, it's time for another awe-inspiring interview with an awe-inspiring guest, this time with rapper, artist, and creator Baang! Listen and learn why Baang was initially shy with his art, what it was like rapping for his idol Big K.R.I.T., and his intentionality behind including personal audio recordings into his songs. Baang is one of the humblest and most genuine people we’ve had the...

Can we ask you a question? Do you get distracted? If you answered "No" you are a liar and we no longer respect you. If you answered "Yes" then fear not, friend—you're in good company! Today Kyle & Noah are back with a classic discussion episode dishing on all the things that distract them and why. We're not sure how any of this will be helpful to you, but that part isn't in...

Oh, our sweet goodness! Today we have a brand new episode of Humming Fools with Northwest Arkansas Designer & Illustrator, Will Echols. Listen and learn about all the terrible and equally hilarious things Will has gone through in his life, how he landed an epic project with Markham & Fitz Chocolate, and why the man loves photographing bathrooms and writing about them. That last one's kind...

In their longest episode yet, Noah and Kyle take a drive down memory lane; recounting their creativity and all its manifestations from childhood to now. Along the way, you'll hear about Noah’s brief stint as a director, all the different ways two grown men can make horse noises, and how Kyle transitioned from young and pure to not-young and angsty. Strap in, folks—this one's a doozy! New episodes...

It's time for another interview with another UTTERLY fantastic guest! Today, Noah & Kyle chat with Ashtyn Barbaree, an internationally touring Indie-Americana singer/songwriter and all-around lovely person. Listen and find out why Ashtyn is her own manager, what “brick wall” venues are and how she powers through them, and all the practical ways to get started as a performer if you’re new to th...

Today Noah & Kyle are joined by Victor Pongonis; an actor, producer, and most recently, the Set Decoration Coordinator for HBO’s third season of True Detective. Listen and discover why Victor loves scooping ice-cream on the side, how he paid off 85k of student debt in eight years, and why Mahershala Ali is the man. Ugh—how do we keep getting such great people?! It doesn’t make any sense. This...

It's been said “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life," but in Kyle & Noah's humble opinion, that's a bunch of baloney! No matter how great your job or dream is, there’s gonna be stuff about it you don’t like. Agree? Disagree? For more questions and some answers (debatable), join us as we discuss “The Art of Doing Things You Hate.” New episodes EVERY Tu...

Put on your psychology pants, boys and girls, because today Kyle & Noah are discussing the subconscious and how it relates to creating! Along the way, you’ll get to hear some weird dreams and experience the timeless struggle of podcaster vs. vacuum and the rage it induces. Enjoy! New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous. Media , and fol...

It's time for another glorious interview with another glorious guest! This time, Noah & Kyle chat with environmentalist, photographer, and marketer Kate Beebe. There's a lot of delicious stuff in this episode, folks, including Kate's tale of how she became the Director of Marketing at Field Agent without a marketing degree or ever even taking a marketing course! Now if that's not inspirational...

Disappointment is something we all deal with, whether it be personal or creative. Recognizing that, Noah & Kyle decided to talk about it, specifically, some healthy (hopefully) and creative ways to deal with it. Along the way, Noah lives up to his promise and takes the "intro reigns" and Kyle passionately raves about the Chick-fil-A app. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please...

Behind every great man, there's a great piece of gear. That's a saying, right? Regardless, that's the name of the game this week—gear, tools, and their overall relevance in an artist's worth and skill. Along with the overall discussion, Kyle & Noah catalog their own gear this episode; claiming it's due to the "requests" they've been getting, while I think we all know they really just...

Oh boy, things are getting spicy in the studio! That's right, folks, it's Humming Fools' first Valentine's Day special! Looser than normal, Noah & Kyle are talking romance today; discussing their favorite relationships in media and tackling romance itself as a genre. As always, whether you're in a relationship or not, know Noah & Kyle love you and no matter what are never gonna let you dow...

Smiled upon by fate once again, Kyle & Noah manage to snag another great interview; this time with Rebecca Obst, an illustrator and barista filled not only with the power of German blood and Munchin-cat-affection but delicious insights as well! Listen as Rebecca explains the ins and outs of maintaining an online presence, the power of being personable, and the awkwardness that comes with ownin...

Ah, the age-old question, is art truly subjective or objective? Well, Kyle & Noah certainly don't know, but when has that stopped them from talking about stuff before? Hopefully you get something out of the discussion! If not, well, we warned you—"fools" is in our name, baby. New episodes EVERY Tuesday around noon! Please be sure to subscribe, check out our website Ominous. Media , a...

Back for a good old-fashioned discussion episode, Noah & Sleepy-Kyle break down their "catalyst" strategies, along with the general ingredients they gravitate towards in art. While it's all opinion, hopefully there's some info that can help YOU in the future when you're feeling stuck or just wanting to elevate your work. If not, at least you can listen to a sleep-deprived Kyle slowly...