The M.O. Podcast

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube Storm Ascher founded Superposition Gallery at just 24 years old with a radical premise: no permanent space, no fixed geography—just bold exhibitions, community-rooted storytelling, and a commitment to artists over real estate. In this episode, Storm joins us to talk about how Superposition became a globally recognized nomadic gallery, why the...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube Performance artist Kathryn Marshall joins The M.O. Podcast for a wildly entertaining conversation about art, improvisation, and the absurdity of the wellness industry. She shares how a satirical yoga class at the Centre Pompidou spiraled into a two-year accidental career as a fake yoga guru , complete with devoted followers. We also dive into...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this compelling episode of The MO Podcast , we sit down with the legendary Shirin Neshat , an Iranian-born artist and filmmaker whose work has captivated audiences around the world. Known for her haunting black-and-white photography, deeply political video installations, and critically acclaimed films, Neshat has spent decades exploring the...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we sit down with Patrick Kirst and Page Hamilton. Patrick Kirst is an acclaimed film composer with over 120 credits, best known for scoring The Kissing Booth trilogy, critically acclaimed documentaries, and independent films. In addition to his work in Hollywood, Patrick is a professor at USC’s prestigious...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube From throwing secret desert raves in the ‘90s to touring the world with Desert Dwellers , Treavor Moontribe has lived and shaped the evolution of underground electronic music. As a co-founder of Moontribe Collective , he helped build one of the longest-running and most respected underground music communities in the world. As a producer and DJ,...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we dive deep into the multifaceted world of Peter Rostovsky—Russian-born artist, comic book creator, writer, and educator whose work spans painting, sculpture, digital art, fiction, and comics. Peter shares his unique journey from emigrating as a political refugee from the Soviet Union to becoming an influ...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we sit down with renowned art critic, curator, and author Christian Viveros-Fauné for a thought-provoking conversation that navigates the intersections of art, politics, and identity. From his early days as a gallery founder at Roebling Hall to his current role as Curator-at-Large at the University of Sout...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we dive into the transformative work of Barry Threw, creative technologist, curator, and cultural producer. From pioneering architectural projection mapping with Obscura Digital to reimagining the role of art and technology at Gray Area Foundation for the Arts, Barry shares his journey of connecting artist...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode, we delve into the innovative world of comic creation with Fengjiao Peng, founder and chief engineer of Shortbread.ai. With a background that spans MIT Media Lab and leading roles at Adobe and Vimeo, Fengjiao brings unique expertise to her mission of transforming the comic book industry through AI. Discover how Shortbread.ai em...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we sit down with Todd Lubin, President of Boat Rocker Studios Unscripted and a titan of the reality and documentary world. From co-founding Matador Content to producing Emmy-winning projects like Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry and Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields , Todd has shaped some of the most i...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we sit down with extraordinary documentarian Ondi Timoner, the only filmmaker to win the Sundance Grand Jury Prize twice. Ondi takes us on a deep dive into her prolific career, discussing the creative processes and personal journeys behind her most impactful films, including the upcoming DIG XX , the exten...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , Joey Flores and Jonathan T.D. Neil sit down with Scott "Sourdough" Power, a creative visionary and co-founder of Crewest Studio and Not Real Art. Scott shares his unique journey from building a cabin in the Arctic to creating platforms that celebrate and empower artists. Listeners will learn about the pivo...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this inspiring episode of The M.O. Podcast , hosts Joey Flores and Jonathan Neil sit down with Dan McCranie and Ellie Honl Herman, the driving forces behind Cura Contemporary, a groundbreaking art and hospitality project in Morgan Hill, California. Cura isn’t just a gallery; it’s a cultural destination merging fine art, dining, and communit...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we delve into the fascinating world of renowned artist Alexis Rockman, whose epic, large-scale paintings explore the intersection of humanity, nature, and time. Rockman takes us through his creative process, sharing how his research-driven approach and groundbreaking techniques allow him to depict everythi...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this special roundtable edition of The M.O. Podcast, co-hosts Joey Flores and Jonathan Neil are joined by journalist and cultural critic Jane Coaston to explore four provocative articles that span the realms of art, technology, politics, and digital culture. The trio dives deep into the shifting role of content creation in contemporary art...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we’re joined by Melissa Cowley Wolf, founder of the Arts Funders Forum and a visionary in arts philanthropy and cultural leadership. Melissa shares her journey building the Arts Funders Forum, a platform dedicated to reshaping the future of arts funding and fostering stronger ties between art, philanthropy...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we sit down with Jeff Yasuda, a visionary in the music tech world and a multifaceted talent bridging entrepreneurship and artistry. Jeff takes us through his journey founding Blip.fm, a pioneering social music platform, and Feed.fm, the innovative music-as-a-service company that powers brand experiences wi...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this Roundtable Recap on The M.O. Podcast , hosts Jonathan Neil and Joey Flores are joined by Rocket Caleshu to break down insights from three standout interviews with street artist Fnnch, historian Justin Jacobs, and art-world PR leader Sara Fitzmaurice. We explore Fnnch’s creative process, from his iconic honey bears to his large-scale Bu...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we sit down with Sara Fitzmaurice, the visionary founder and CEO of FITZ & CO., one of the leading PR firms in the art world. Sara takes us through her journey from launching the firm to establishing it as a powerhouse in the global art scene. We dive into her experiences working with top-tier galleries, m...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we take you behind the scenes of an ambitious historical investigation with our special guest, historian Justin M. Jacobs. His latest book, Plunder? How Museums Got Their Treasures , challenges the dominant narrative that Western museums' collections are purely the result of theft and plunder. But instead...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we’re joined by celebrated street artist Fnnch, whose iconic honey bears have become synonymous with vibrant pop art across San Francisco, St. Louis, and the U.S. We explore his fascinating journey, starting from his street art roots to building a scalable pop art empire. Fnnch opens up about his unique pa...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this roundtable episode of The M.O. Podcast , hosts Joey Flores and Jonathan T.D. Neil sit down with Rocket Caleshu to dive deep into the themes and highlights from recent interviews. They revisit insights from Jewel’s immersive art show The Portal , Yotam Rosenbaum’s journey building Earbits, and Jeff Ponchick’s innovative work with Repost...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we dive into the world of independent music and digital creators with one of the industry's most innovative minds, Jeff Ponchick. As the co-founder of Repost Network , Jeff built a platform that redefined how indie artists distribute and monetize their music on platforms like SoundCloud, YouTube, and Spoti...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast, co-host Jonathan T.D. Neil flips the script, interviewing M.O. Podcast host Joey Flores and his former co-founder Yotam Rosenbaum. Together, Joey and Yotam take us behind the scenes of their journey building Earbits, a YC-backed music streaming platform that grew out of frustrations marketing their own 10-p...

Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify | Watch on Youtube In this episode of The M.O. Podcast , we dive into the fascinating creative journey of music icon Jewel, exploring her debut visual art exhibition The Portal at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Best known for her multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated career spanning three decades, Jewel has long balanced her passion for visual art alongside...