So You're An Artist...

Happy new year! It's good to be back. Alanna Archibald began dancing when she was 3 years old, and it's been ingrained into her very being ever since. She now dances professionally for Béjart Ballet Lausanne in Switzerland and tours all over the world. On this episode, Sathya sits down with Alanna in her mother's (7th guest Tery Arnold) house in LA to chat about her dance career, growing up around dance moms, and to vent about things they hate. Check out the Béjart website for upcoming tour dates here: https://www.bejart.ch/en/agenda/ and keep up with Alanna on her Instagram (@alanna2992)! Never miss an episode of "So You're An Artist" by subscribing to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates and more! Leave us a review on Itunes if you're feeling generous! See you in two weeks!

Happy holidays from "So You're An Artist"! For this special episode, our 3rd guest ever photographer Jelani Brown Roper takes the mic to fill in for Brock as him and Sathya sit down to interview their former teacher Mick Bender. In pursuit of her passion for fashion (yes, we see what we did there), Mick came to California in the 1970s, and has spent a better part of her life in Venice Beach where she lived in a treehouse, rollerskates, and designs clothing! We chat about all of this and more, including Mick's work for Vidal Sassoon, the CIA, and STAR Prep Academy. If you're interested in contacting Mick or in checking out her work, follow her on Instagram (@weldbaby2) or shoot her an email (weldbaby@gmail.com)! Stay in touch with Jelani via Instagram (@j4ybr) and email (j4ybr.photography@gmail.com) if you're interested in shooting with him! Never miss an episode of "So You're An Artist" by subscribing to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music and connect with us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapo

Jim Meskimen grew up in the world of entertainment, especially with his mother being Marion Ross of "Happy Days". Since his creative roots, Jim has picked up painting, poetry, acting, and... impressions! With 60-100 impressions under his belt, Jim has built a legendary career, appearing in "Parks and Recreation" and the widely popular "Nano-impressions" videos from Vanity Fair. On this very special episode of "So You're an Artist", Sathya and Brock join Jim at The Acting Center School in Sherman Oaks, California to talk about impressions, his philosophies on acting, and reminiscing about Robin Williams. Keep up with Jim on Instagram (@jimpressions) and Twitter (@jimrossmeskimen) and subscribe to him on Youtube (Jim Meskimen) for daily Celebrity Fortune Cookie Challenges, tips on impressions, and painting! Also be sure to check out The Acting Center School at https://theactingcenterla.com/. Don't miss an episode of "So You're an Artist" by subscribing to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Fo

Exactly thirty episodes ago, teacher, singer, and martial artist Jose Castro was featured as the tenth guest of "So You're An Artist". Now, he returns to catch up with Sathya and Brock! They sit down once again to chat about Jose's return to New Orleans for a musical project as well as the various workshops he is offering to the local youth, including one for the cultivation and exploration of the creative world and another (which hit very close to home for Sathya) that seeks to provide a space where students who have dropped out of college can learn how to take the next steps after "coming back home". Keep up with Jose on Instagram (@the1mrc) for more information on his workshops and to check out his other work! Don't forget to subscribe to "So You're An Artist" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music to never miss an episode and leave us a review on Itunes! A very special thanks to musician Ron Aggabao for providing this week's music - be sure to visit http://www.ronaggabaomusic.com/ to listen to

What a mess. What a complete mess. This episode follows Sathya and Brock ramble about future guests, dropping out of college, and fighting Nazis with clogs, all while engaging in a dual drawing challenge (that's right, Sathya draws in this one) and enjoying a cheese platter. That's it. We challenge you to listen to the whole thing. Never miss an episode of "So You're An Artist" by subscribing to us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) and leave us a review on Itunes! See you next week!

We've got nothing for you this week. Sathya sits down to run his mouth for 30 minutes and talks about activism, reality TV, and the genius of "Swiss Army Man". Be sure to check out our previous episode with graphic designer Brian Stefanik (@themmphotoshop) and keep listening to "So You're An Artist" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! See you in two weeks!

Every heard of a popular Instagram page called @themmphotoshop? Well on this episode of "So You're An Artist", we talked to the creative mind behind that page: Brian Stefanik. Brian is a graphic designer by trade and is known for his work designing posters, ads, and podcast covers for comedians like Joe Rogan and Paulie Shore, not to mention all of the hilarious photoshop edits of Bill Burr's "Monday Morning Podcast". Today, Brian calls in to chat with Sathya about his origins as a designer, starting The MM Photoshop, and getting to spend time with Bill Burr himself. To check our Brian's work, visit @themmphotoshop on Twitter and Instagram and @comedyphotoshop (also on Twitter and Instagram) to see his designs for other comedians. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates, behind the scenes, and more! See you in two weeks!

Many may not think of software engineering as an art form, but Thomas Suarez will tell you otherwise. Thomas was absorbed into the tech world at an early age, and has since then sold apps, been on TEDtalks, run youth coding programs, and is now in the process of launching into the next big thing: augmented reality. In todays interview, Thomas sits down with Sathya and Brock to discuss navigating his entire young life as an engineer, and also to tell them about the creation of Teleportal, the next step in AR technology (we won't spoil it here, listen in the interview). Keep with Thomas and his projects on Instagram and Twitter (@tomthecarrot) and be sure to check out Teleportal at https://teleportal.app/! For more interviews, tune into "So You're an Artist" every other Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@syaapod) and check out our website at https://syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod. See you in two weeks!

Elida has been a dancer for as long as she can remember, but it officially began when she was three years old. Now, at 20, she's moving to Santa Barbara to pursue her career with State Street Ballet. On this episode of "So You're An Artist", Elida sits down with Sathya to discuss her journey through dance, their work together, and learning acting from your parents. Keep up with Elida on her Instagram (@elidadefazio)! Special thanks to musician Surya Miele for providing us with all-original pieces for our podcast! Keep up with us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) and leave us a review on Itunes! This episode was brought to you by Anchor.

This is just a short recording to announce that since Brock has gone to Georgia for school, we are making a small adjustment to our schedule of release: new episodes of the "So You're An Artist" podcast will air once every two weeks until November when Brock returns. That being said, check out the 33 other episodes we've released while you wait for new ones! SYAApod is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music! Follow our Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) to keep up with the podcast and get behind the scenes looks at the recordings! We'll see you on Friday with a new interview.

Treva Etienne was born in the UK, and destined to become an actor from the start. On this episode of "So You're An Artist", Treva lends his deep, sonorous voice to the mic to chat with Sathya and Brock about growing up and acting in the UK, receiving advice from Stanley Kubrick, and getting roles in films like "Black Hawk Down", "The Curse of the Black Pearl", and "Bad Boys II". Be sure to check out Treva's recent work in the most recent season of Amazon Prime's "Bosch" and his upcoming film "Itsy Bitsy", coming out on August 30th, 2019. Keep up with Treva on Instagram and Twitter (@trevaetienne) and check out his IMDB page for more of his work! Don't forget to keep listening to "So You're An Artist" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music for new interviews every Friday! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@syaapod) for updates and more! We'll see you on Friday!

Jamie Bowen found his love for comedy during his time in a sketch comedy trio named GARY. His journey through stand-up has brought him from his home city of Auckland, New Zealand, to London, and eventually Los Angeles. On this very special extended episode of "So You're An Artist", Jamie sits down with Sathya and Brock to get philosophical. They chat about Jamie's background, the highs and lows of his life, working with Rhys Darby, and his first stand-up special "Jamie Bowen: Not So Special", which premiered on August 1st, and is now available on Amazon Prime Video, Itunes, and Google Play! Keep up with Jamie on his Instagram (@iamjamiebowen) and be sure to check out his website www.jamiebowen.com for dates and more info! A very special thank you to Carlo Lopez at the EPP Recording studio, which is available for podcast, vocal, instrumental, and every type of recording you can think of at www.theechoparkproject.com. Another very special thanks to Ron Aggabao, an additional provider of music on our show, for g

Aidan Samp is a drummer by passion and by trade. He's studied and practiced countless styles of drumming and even explored the farthest reaches of his imagination to experiment with sound. Today, Sathya and Brock talk to Aidan about his origins, expanding his network of musicians, and meeting Kamasi Washington. Keep up with Aidan on Instagram (@skrimpking)! Also be sure to tune into the "So You're An Artist" podcast every Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates, drawing challenges, and more! See you next week!

William Deza is no stranger to the podcast. Today, he drops in to chat with Brock and Sathya about "Midsommar", Todd Phillips' upcoming "Joker" movie, and the Area 51 Raid. Be sure to follow @williamlikesmovies on Instagram for witty and hilarious reviews of old and new movies alike! As per usual, keep up with the "So You're An Artist" podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) and shoot us an email at syaapod@gmail.com to have your message read on the mic! We'll see you next week!

JJ is a Canadian comedian who got his start performing small venues in Scotland. Today, he calls in from London to chat with Sathya and Brock about his jokes, becoming a writer for Comedy Central's "The Jim Jefferies Show", and the struggles of self-promotion. Be sure to visit www.jjwhitehead.net to keep up with JJ's tour dates and more. Check out his albums "The Difficult Seconds", "Intoxicadence", and Sathya's personal favorite "Fool Disclosure" on Spotify and Itunes now! Also, be sure to follow JJ on Twitter and Instagram (@jjwhitesnake) and don't forget to tune in to all new episodes of "The Jim Jefferies Show" on Comedy Central, September 24th, 2019. We would once again like to thank Surya Miele for all his original music that we feature throughout the show. See you next week!

Join Sathya and Brock as they sit down to talk to Shane Perel-Wertman, a young musician and music producer, about his work, inspirations, and what it's like to collaborate with family on projects. You can listen to Shane's music on the second season of the Heartland Network's "More Than The Music" premiering July 16th! Be sure to continue listening to SYAA on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Play Music. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) and shoot us an email at syaapod@gmail.com to have your entry read on the mic! See you next week!

It's been a rocky few months, but Sathya and Brock are back for good with a brief update and just all around rant session. Brock's grill (you'll get it once you listen) Camryn joins the hosts to ramble about movies, what's been going on the last few months, and participate in some wishful thinking about questionable sponsors. We'll be back with a brand new interview on Friday, and every following Friday! Be sure to keep listening on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play Music. Give us a follow on our Twitter and Instagram (@syaapod) and write something in at our email: syaapod@gmail.com. To see some of Sathya and Brock's work from the last 5 months, follow them on Instagram (@sathyamiele and @hunting_brockton)! We'll see you on Friday!

That's right! We're back! After a five-month hiatus, we return with an all new interview. After the hosts catch up, Sathya sits down for an interview with comedians Joshua Silverstein (beatboxer for TBS's "Drop The Mic", "The Late Late Show with James Corden") and Joe Hernandez-Kolski (HBO's "Def Poetry Jam", "Battlefield 4"). Together, they make the unstoppable comedy duo, Joe & Joshua. In this special hour-long episode, Joe and Joshua talk about their origins in performance, what goes into writing a live sketch, and which of the Avengers they'd like to hook up with. Be sure to follow Joe (@pochojoe) and Joshua (@thejoshuasilverstein) on Instagram and subscribe to JOE AND JOSHUA on Youtube to keep up with their hilarious work! As usual, keep listening to "So You're an Artist" on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play Music. Give us a follow on Instagram and Twitter (@syaapod) for updates and check out our website at www.syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod! We're so excited to be back and we'll see you next week!

For our 25th episode we bring back a very special guest. Our very first guest. Scott Stubbe. Scott is an independent filmmaker and educator with his own school: Angeles Workshop. For this interview, Sathya and Scott sit down to talk about filmmaking's future in education as well as the many ways that film can influence the way a student learns. Be sure to check out more on Angeles Workshop at www.angelesworkshop.com and subscribe to "So You're an Artist" on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play Music!

Justin Wiggins is a young aspiring actor. He has been practicing acting for the stage and screen since high school and just starred in Skinner Myer's (we had him on, remember?) latest short film :Things of Beauty Burn. In the latest interview of the "So You're an Artist" podcast, Justin sits down with Sathya overlooking the beautiful LMU campus to talk about his acting origins, reminisce about high school, and take us through his experience on the set of "Things of Beauty Burn". Stick around after the episode to listen to Justin's original track and don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Twitter (syaapod)! Be sure to check out our website at www.syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod and shoot us an email at syaapod@gmail.com to have your comments read out loud!