Blind Shovel

Brad Hock - On "How to Bake a Breadling"

A famished Blind Shovel, back from a full year's absence, this time we bring back the great Brad Hock. We discuss his 2025 book release "How to Bake a Breadling" out now

Jonny Negron - Digitalis & A Pair of Levi's

A moonlit Blind Shovel, this time with painter and cartoonist Jonny Negron. We discuss the beauty and drag of comics, painting, night-life, depicting the contemporary wor

Josh Ottum - Sweating It Out & Our Rote Skills

A long-awaited Blind Shovel, this time with musician and scholar Josh Ottum. We discuss surprising productivity, child-rearing, his approach to teaching, industriousness,

Lesley Wheeler & Karl McComas-Reichl - Rita's Roar & The Poet's Pour

A two-headed Blind Shovel, this time the dynamic duo Lesley Wheeler & Karl McComas-Reichl. We discuss art relationships, teaching, contemporary poetry, a glimpse at socia

Red Nose Studio - Living Illustration & The Three Marchers

A Blind Shovel in the round, this time with seasoned illustrator Red Nose Studio. We discuss the origins of his style, the nature of editorial illustration now and then,

On "Saints & Sand" - JF Martel & Michael Olivo

A self-reflective Blind Shovel, this time the great JF Martel (of Weird Studies & Reclaiming Art.) interviews me on my latest book release, Saints & Sand. We discuss fath

Max Gordon - Livin' Good & Pullin' Prints

A screen-printed Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator Max Gordon. We discuss our college experience, Belmar, finding one's style, tabling goods across the USA, and muc

Cullen Beckhorn - Neoglyphic Media & Obliterating The Impending Monoculture

A wood-fired Blind Shovel, this one with publisher and librarian Cullen Beckhorn. We discuss his new anthology Alive Outside, anarchy, the Lookout Arts Quarry, honing his

Jesse Korman - A Screamer's Life & The Number Twelve

A bellowing Blind Shovel, this one with musician and producer Jesse Korman. We discuss The Number Twelve Looks Like You, the practice of screaming, New Jersey, entertainm

Milo Moyer-Battick - Formal Shock & The Cabin's Warmth

A flattened and etched Blind Shovel, this one with print-maker and fine artist Milo Moyer-Battick. We discuss formalism, the Bay, seeking a reaction, entertainment, and m

Matt Holmen - Designed Service & The Good Human

A multi-forked Blind Shovel, this one with musician and designer Matt Holmen. We discuss cuisine, his music career, transitioning to design, and much more. Matt's Instag

Matteo Roberts - Magically Managing & Pep Talk

A roasted bean and a side of a Blind Shovel, this one with musician and composer Matteo Roberts. We discuss day jobs, Tonko House, Wisconsin's Phox, film-scoring, and muc

Sarah Rothberg - Pixel Poetry & Humanizing the Virtual

An interactive Blind Shovel, this one with New Media artist Sarah Rothberg. We discuss New Media, studying poetry, teaching, the potential of virtual avatars, and much mo

Anthony Ferraro - Form and Void & The Non-Casual

A far-out Blind Shovel, this one with musician Anthony Ferraro. We discuss being on tour, formlessness, Eastern and Western perspectives, Tony's news, casualness, opening

Kurt Shore - Shore Power & Touring Before the Micronova

An ageless Blind Shovel, this one with musician and entrepreneur Kurt Shore. We discuss running every morning, being a father, finding balance, optimism, the potentially

Baptiste Virot - Heir to Hergé & The Pull of Animal Press

A bright and poppy Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and cartoonist Baptiste Virot. We discuss Animal Press, Hermès, social media, vintage French comics, and much m

Rememburgerme - Gary Larson Cool & BK Tats

A tatted-up Blind Shovel, this one with fine artist and tattoo artist Rememburgerme. We discuss Gary Larson and other inspirations, his path to tattooing, Brooklyn, and m

Brett Flanigan - Paint-Hopping & Hawking Jazz

A chill Blind Shovel, this one with painter Brett Flanigan. We discuss his painting process, train-hopping, letting one's work evolve, and much more. Brett's Website Br

Nick Morris - Zen Traffic & The Rise & Fall of Flower Girl

A zen Blind Shovel in NYC traffic, this one with father and musician Nick Morris. We discuss the impact of sobriety, having a family, Flower Girl, dishwashing, identity,

Ron English & Constant van Hoeven - Living in Delusionville & The Street Art Explosion

A delusional Blind Shovel, this one with street artist and painter Ron English alongside filmmaker and designer Constant van Hoeven. We discuss the film Living in Delusio