So You're An Artist...

It's been radio silence over here at the "So You're An Artist" podcast for about a month. Things are busy. Times are tough. Nah, we're just making excuses. In this quick episode, Sathya presents the rundown and structure of the podcast for the next few months. More guests coming soon!

Ben Huh is a concept design artist with a strong passion for sci-fi and fantasy. On this episode, Sathya and Brock ask Ben about his work, aspirations, and particular interest in working for Marvel Studios. Be sure to check out Ben's work ArtStation (https://www.artstation.com/bhuh2)! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@syaapod) for updates and more!

After a 5-week hiatus Brock and Sathya get together to discuss upcoming guests, what they've been up to, and the literary achievement that is the Amazon comment section. Keep listening to "So You're An Artist" on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play! Be sure to follow us on our Instagram (@syaapod), Twitter (@syaapod), and visit our website at www.syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod. If you'd like to be featured on the show, shoot us an email at syaapod@gmail.com! As always, don't forget to check out the works of our composer Surya Miele (Soundcloud: suryamiele). We'll see you with a brand new guest next week!

Ben Jindra is a musician and teacher. After finding his passion for music at an early age he kept working on it until it led him to being the bassist for popular country pop star Tyler Rich. Guest host Surya Miele joins Sathya and Ben to talk chronicle his career and learn a little more about what it means to be a musician. Be sure to keep up with Ben on his Instagram (@BenJindra)!

Carlo Lopez is a musician and music producer who runs his own band: The Echo Park Project. Don't get us wrong, this isn't your ordinary "dad band". The Echo Park Project is a widely popular New York Style Salsa group. This summer, they played LACMA, LMU, and the Gene Autry Museum. Today, Sathya and Brock sit down with Carlo in his beautiful home recording studio to talk about the origins of his band, the way an audience involves themselves at his gigs, and what music means to him in general. Be sure to check out The Echo Park Project on Spotify, Itunes, Pandora, Youtube, and Google Play Music!

Surya and Jon Carlo are the two primary providers of all of the music we use on the podcast, and now we step into a proper studio to chat with them about their creative intentions, and what goes into creating an original piece of work. We've also got a Twitter page! Be sure to follow us there at @syaapod. On top of that, we built a website! Check it out at www.syaapod.wixsite.com/syaapod! Be sure to follow Surya on his Soundcloud (SuryaMiele) and Jon Carlo on his Bandcamp (holdtheflix).

Kashi is a budding filmmaker and writer who used to study film with Sathya. On this episode, he shares tales from the set and an incredible story featuring intrigue and conspiracy. Be sure to keep listening on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play Music! Follow our music producers Surya Miele (Soundcloud: SuryaMiele) and Jon Carlo Lopez (holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com). Also check out our Instagram page (@syaapod)!

Matthew Fetbrandt is a musician and musical director at the Lee Strasberg Institute in Hollywood. He has devoted his life to music, and today he sits down with Sathya and Brock to chat about his journey and work. He also plays at Darren Criss's club "Tramp Stamp Granny's! Be sure to follow him on Instagram (@mattplayspiano) and his website (www.mattplayspiano.com) to catch him live on the keys.

Eren Sivrican is a budding visual artist with a special interest in creating original characters. Additionally, he is one of Sathya's oldest friends. In this episode Sathya and Brock chat with Eren about his work, goals to work in the video game character design industry, and reminisce about the good old days they spent in elementary school together. Be sure to continue listening to "So You're an Artist" on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play! Follow us on Instagram (@syaapod) to see the results of our drawing challenges and check out Eren's Instagram as well (@sketchesfromeren) to see his work. As usual give our composer a follow on his Soundcloud (suryamiele) and we'll see you again next week!

Rachel Bailit, much like some of our previous guests, came to Los Angeles to join the artistic community, and that she did. Rachel is an actress, method acting teacher, face model for shows like "Family Guy" and "The Simpsons", and so much more. Tune into this episode to hear Sathya and Brock pick Rachel's brain about her career and discuss some of the philosophies behind method acting. Be sure to follow Rachel on Twitter (@RachelBailit)! Once again all the music from our show comes from Surya Miele (soundcloud: Surya Miele) and Jon Carlo Lopez (holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com).

Richard Berentsen (yes, you read that right, he's Brock's dad) is an accomplished commercial production designer. You might recognize his extensive career, which includes design for brands like Wrangler Jeans and Duracell. In this episode, Sathya and Brock sit down with Richard to talk about his career as well as the importance of art in education. Be sure to keep listening on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play! Follow us on Instagram (@syaapod) or shoot us an email (syaapod@gmail.com). Once again, special thanks to musicians Surya Miele and Jon Carlo Lopez for providing this week's tracks. Follow Jon Carlo on his bandcamp (holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com) and Surya on his Soundcloud (Surya Miele).

Alain's story is one of rapid success in Hollywood. From starting out as an acting student in Vienna to performing in the Academy Award nominated short film "Day One", he has never stopped working as an artist. In this episode, Sathya and Brock ask Alain about the timeline of his career and also receive some words of wisdom from him. Be sure to follow Alain on Instagram (@alainsky)! Special thanks to Jon Carlo Lopez and Surya Miele for providing today's music. You can find Jon Carlo's work here: https://holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com/ and Surya's work here: https://soundcloud.com/user-286188042.

Corky Quakenbush began his career in film on his first day in Los Angeles. On this episode, Corky tells Sathya and Brock about his trip to Hollywood with nothing, which took him to MADtv, Sundance, working with Mike Judge, and more... On top of that, Brock will be leaving us for the next 10 weeks while attends school in Georgia. Keep us with us on our Instagram @syaapod!

A dancer, singer, designer, photographer, and teacher. Jose Castro has been through it all. On this episode, Sathya and Brock talk to Jose about the various art forms he has practiced, which all leads to his current life as a teacher. Keep up with Jose on his Instagram: @the1mrc or on his website - https://www.shooterfoto.com/ Keep listening to "So You're An Artist" on Itunes, Google Play, and freshly on Spotify for more conversations with artists of every practice.

William is a film student with a particular interest in writing and film analysis. On this episode, Sathya and Brock ask William to review some films live, with many laughs along the way. Be sure to follow his review page on Instagram: @williamlikesmovies In addition, the show is now available on Spotify! Stream it on any device now! Today's music was produced and performed by Jon Carlo Lopez; check out his other work at holdtheflicks.bandcamp.com

Skinner Myers is an accomplished writer and director who also holds a teaching position at LMU. In this episode, Skinner tells Sathya and Brock about some of his intentions behind his most recent films: "Frank Embree" and "Nightmares by the Sea", which premieres today at the Hollyshorts Film Festival.

Tery Arnold is probably one of the most interesting guests on the podcast so far. Throughout the 70s, she toured with both an all-women ragtime band and an experimental theater troupe. On this episode, Sathya and Brock simply listen to Tery's stories.

Well... No guest for today. After a week-long hiatus, Sathya and Brock sit down to check in and chat about some of their recent work on TV and commercials. Just taking it easy after a long week of work.

Looks like Brock missed the party on this one... Today Sathya chats with Thomas Villers, aspiring physicist with an accompanying interest in practical and visual effects. Thomas is a whiz with Adobe After Effects and, like our previous guest, has a lot to say about good storytelling, specifically in Sci-fi cinema. On top of that, he's got a popular Youtube Channel you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsaCNm0-xVtkKBp41ExbHQQ Catch new episodes of "So You're an Artist" on Itunes, Google Play, and Stitcher and follow us on Instagram at @syaapod!

Morgan Utterback is a budding creative writer with a strong interest in video game storytelling. Today, Sathya, Brock, and Morgan chat about various storytelling methods, Morgan's fascination with "Spec Ops: The Line", and the issues with "Burn Notice".