Michael Olivo

Blind Shovel

Arts EN ↓ 102 episodes

Blind Shovel is an arts and music podcast hosted by illustrator and designer Michael Olivo. The show is focused on interviewing emerging and established creators about their inspirations, process, and maturation. Released every other Tuesday night at 8pm EST...ideally.

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Michael Olivo

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Em Kettner - Introversion & The Jokester 01.01.2023 1:23:47

Another Blind Shovel, this one with my former classmate and complimentary prankster Em Kettner. We discuss identity and it's relationship to art, ceramics, and her experiences in academia. Em is an artist and writer based in Richmond, CA. Recent solo exhibitions include “Slow Poke” and “The Understudies” at François Ghebaly Gallery (Los Angeles, CA),  “Play the Fool” at Goldfinch (Chicago, IL...

Jesse Fillingham - Fatherhood & Wolfe 01.01.2022 1:21:06

The first episode ever of Blind Shovel, with my good friend Jesse Fillingham. Among many other things we discuss his new role as a father and its impact on his process, as well as the profound inspiration he gets from American science fiction and fantasy writer Gene Wolfe. Jesse is an LA-based illustrator and fine artist whose work can be found on vinyl jackets, beautiful merch, skateboards, and m...