Design Freaks

Kurt Bloch came to the pod garage! We discuss his many music projects, OG Photo Shop on disk, growing up punk in Seattle, and the subversive art of Raymond Pettibon. From the Black Flag logo to his many zines to a beach towel sold at Target….we discuss his beginnings and ongoing impact on the art scene. –What do Black Flag and the show Law & Order have in common? –What does Pettibon mean? List...

My guest CM Ruiz @cmrtyz and I discuss so many topics: his work on various projects like Levitation and Austin Psych Fest, xerox decay, Nii Modo–his inclusive community-driven art and performance space in Seattle. How to include more women, POC, and beginning artists in an expensive city, how to pronounce Latinx, corny jokes, the sk8 video that convinced him to move to Seattle and sew much more…....

My guest Bryan Standridge @echoesstudios and I cover so much! Seattle Christmas band Dancer and Prancer, the jingle bell thief, cat teeth, and of course the amazing Colin Fulcher aka Barney Bubbles. We discuss his upbringing and time at Twickenham College, Teenburger Designs, San Francisco awakening, the meaning behind his and Lemmy's names, and his fantastical contributions to the band Hawkwind.....

My guest @lisabonetramsey joins me to talk about dentist office design, instagram posters, Bob Hickson, and Pennie Smith! We go over Smith’s time with Frendz Magazine, her Pink Fairies album design, stunning portrait photos and, of course, her photos of The Clash. Lots of twists and turns and mysterious brown cigarettes!  Support the show

Ep 2–Peter Saville with @compassruler was a deep dive! The origins of Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures and OMD’s Dazzle Ships record designs! Plus Saville hates capitalism, Jan Tscichold escapes the nazis, Pulsars, the weird story of Factory Records, art projects and parlor tricks! And my DJ name is DAZZLESHITS wow everthing makes sense.     Support the show

Clarita and guest @megkukull discuss art, design, Crucified Barbara, and theeeee Arturo Vega, graphic designer for the Ramones. A creative pioneer from Mexico, Arturo styled and designed for the Ramones, forever changing band merch history. From his arrest in Mexico to the evolution of one of the most recognizable logos of all time.  Support the show