Oiled Up

We're back and we are looking at our bodies. Armando picks up from the first episode by looking at viral tiktoks that make no sense when it comes to how the boys view their bodies and he shares some personal stories. Don't let cheeky marketing get to your head because you are already handsome as hell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are tired of everything and that's okay! This week Armando looks at artists who get inspiration from higher powers and opens up about his current emotional state. Not all studio sessions need to be an act from above and we should all talk about resting when we can. Leave your toxic positivity at the door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It took 10 episodes, but it's time to have a little chat about what censorship means for an erotic artist in 2023. Where will art overall be in the future? What are the pros and cons with today's art activists? A small but important ramble from your favourite naughty painter. This isn't an origin story episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is not gluten free as Armando and Carolina thrush right into genital pastries this week. Would you keep eye contact with your partner if they used a hot tub for their balls? Is it satire or an autobiography if you star in a series about a cult while actually being in a cult? Can we be more unethical than Amazon when it comes our non-mongamy? They might not know the right answers, but...

Big TW for this episode as we take a look at the group of men we all aren't fond of called Incels. What's the difference between being Love-Shy and Involuntary Celibate? Is there any way to rehabilitate these individuals to hopefully prevent acts of violence? Armando does his best not to go insane while exploring this dark and hateful online world filled with "Chads" and "Normies" Hosted on Acast....

Hey Siri, Can you play Rage Against The Machine? Armando rants about what tech really means in the art world and the current state of AI Art. The future is here and we have some questions. Is it good? Is it Bad? What's going to come of it? Should we all burn our computers or not? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Woke up this morning, got yourself a twitch streamer on the pod for this week's episode. Armando chats with Sami / Koko Dama about all things The Last Of Us, pro online farming sim tournaments, and other gamer things. Spoiler alerts for the show especially for episode 3. Forget Romeo and Juliet, we want what Bill and Frank have. Koko's instagram is @koko.damaa and make sure to check out her twitch...

Should you go to art school? Will you be upset if you can't draw with your own bodily fluids? Despite being a drop out from The Academy, Armando talks about his memorable experiences in CGEP and University. Good teachers, bad projects, and a side order of "cupcakes" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You don't need to suffer to be a great artist *insert pain in painting meme here* This week's episode is a little more intimate regarding what it's like to create when your mental health is in the dumps. Armando opens up about the birth of his self-portrait series and what he does with all those emotions in the studio. Consider this an open letter to creators out there to be kind with yourself. Ho...

Butts, makeouts, sexting, and looking back at how we got here. Why don't the majority of men don't talk about their kinks with their friends? How many all in one dishwasher safe gadget sex toys do we need? Armando goes down memory lane on what he's been into along with the dos and don'ts of his personal pleasure exploration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the idea of paying money to send an email seem odd to you? In the world of getting your art out there it's a lot more common than you think. This week Armando shares his thoughts on what is known as the "Art Application Fee" along with personal stories and offers that make it all feel like it's a privileged person's game. When did this become regular practice and could there be any solution t...

We're kicking off the first episode with a personal story about Men's Body Image. Armando shares his journey into fitness and how it wasn't as healthy as he thought it was. Taking a look back at the negative mental impacts that came with the lifestyle like fatphobia, self-punishment, and all the consequences that come with chasing unrealistic body standards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...