The Mortal Machine Gallery Podcast

In this episode, Chris and Gabe dive deep into their love of Pro Wrestling while having fancy cocktails at Fives located in New Orleans French Quarter.

Chris and Gabe enjoy a beautiful day in Jackson square to recap Hell Yes Fest and to peel back the layers of the love of Pro Wrestling.

In this episode of Two Drink Minimum, Chris outlines the highs and lows of producing New Orleans "Hell Yes Fest" A unique comedy show for a unique city!

In this episode of Two Drink Minimum, Gabe and Chris take the show to the vibrant heart of New Orleans — Frenchmen Street — for an unforgettable conversation with legendary artist Jeremy Fish. Over drinks and laughs, they dive into Jeremy’s creative journey, his inspirations, and how street culture, storytelling, and art collide in his work. From bold murals to iconic designs, this episode is a to...

Gabe and Chris sit down with Sig Greenebaum to talk about Nola x Nola, a uniquely New Orleans annual Festival. Nola x Nola is a multi-venue, indoor festival that only a city like New Orleans could pull off!

Gabe and Chris take on Frenchman street with an impromptu Pod 

While Chris is on the road, Gabe sits down with California based artist Dustin Myers on the balcony of the Gallery.

Gabe and Chris sit down in the No Dice Lounge Green Room with the legendary Mini Kiss! The band opens up about life on the road, the wild energy of performing as a world-famous tribute act, the chaos of touring, women, and, of course, the unforgettable tales of the infamous Fat Tammy. From backstage antics to behind-the-scenes laughs, this episode brings the party straight to your screen. Pour you...

Get ready for a wild ride! On this episode of Two Drink Minimum, Gabe and Chris sit down with “Fat Tammy”, the infamous guitarist from the world-famous MINIKISS — the ultimate tribute band to the legendary KISS! They dive into life on the road, crazy fan stories, and what it’s like rocking stadiums in full KISS style. This one’s got laughs, drinks, and behind-the-scenes secrets you won’t hear anyw...

Gabe and Chris take Two Drink Minimum to Muriel’s Jackson Square, one of New Orleans’ most haunted restaurants, for an unforgettable night in the French Quarter. Over handcrafted cocktails in the world-famous Séance Room, they swap ghost stories, dive into Muriel’s chilling history, and explore the supernatural side of the Big Easy. Between laughs, eerie tales, and a few raised glasses, this episo...

This episode is all about the culture of hidden bars, speakeasy vibes, and the strange, hilarious characters you only meet when you spend enough nights wandering around New Orleans. Our guest is Uznea, owner and creative director of Tell Me Bar. Nestled in the heart of New Orleans, Tell Me is New Orleans’ premier wine bar—where refined tastes meet a sultry, speakeasy vibe. Sip on curated vintages...

In Episode 4 of Two Drink Minimum , Chris Trew and Gabe Schaefer dive into the glamorous, chaotic, and uniquely New Orleans worlds of champagne culture, drag queens, and bounce music. Featuring the dazzling Drag Queen "Bubbles" and a high-energy bounce rapper "504 Icy Girl." Recorded on location in the French Quarter, the conversation bounces between nightlife stories, the personalities that make...

Welcome to Episode 3 of Two Drink Minimum — the show where we crack drinks, talk art + comedy, and let the conversation go wherever it wants. This one’s recorded in New Orleans with Gabriel Schaefer (Mortal Machine Gallery) and Chris Trew (Open Mic From Hell / Hell Yes Creative) — and it gets beautifully unhinged in the best way. We’re joined by two guests who meet for the first time on mic : 🎨 R...

Step inside a late-night French Quarter hang where cocktails get crafted, reality gets bent, and every story sounds half-illegal. Chris and Gabe are joined by masters of mixology and sleight-of-hand to talk about what really goes into creating unforgettable nights in New Orleans — behind the bar and behind the curtain. From building the perfect drink… to building the perfect illusion… this episode...

In Episode One, Gabe and Chris kick things off with a wild ride of laughs and unexpected truths as they sit down with two New Orleans artists. Emily Nestor is a true crime podcast host and professional adult entertainer. Alongside her is local New Orleans comedian Troy Duchane. The four discuss art, comedy, and New Orleans over a glass of moonshine in a mason jar. The conversation gets hilarious—a...

Welcome to Two Drink Minimum — the podcast where art, comedy, and unfiltered conversation collide inside the world of Mortal Machine. In this kickoff episode, we crack open the origin stories behind the gallery, the culture surrounding it, and the wild overlap between tattoo art, stand-up comedy, and New Orleans nightlife. From behind-the-scenes gallery moments to road stories, creative philosophy...