Ash and Az are two freelance artists who shoot the shit about being a creator in the constantly evolving world of influencers, trends, getting cancelled, and content saturation-- all while trying to pay their bills.
Have you ever had an idea for a story that, try as you might, you just can't shake off? Az and Ash talk about their experiences with a "dream project" and the different ways they (and other creatives) have approached the monumental task of creating such a behemoth.
Music, as always, by Divorce Action John (https://soundcloud.com/divorveactionjohn).
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6 Jun 2022
Episode 16: Should You Be an Artist?
Ash and Az finally tackle a question nearly every artist has faced: Should I be an artist? In this week's episode, while our co-hosts answer with a resounding "no," they still want to walk through the social nuances that lead to becoming an artist. From childhood scribbles to peddling furry erotica, the strange path of an artist is one ripe with burgeoning questions on life, self, and making money.
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30 May 2022
Episode 15: Creative Insecurity
How do Ash and Az deal with the little voice in their head saying "that's not good enough?" How do they get work done despite that little voice? Will that little voice ever go away? Are you a gardener or an architect? So many questions tackled in this episode.
Music, as always, by Divorce Action John (https://soundcloud.com/divorveactionjohn).
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23 May 2022
Episode 14: Facebook
In 2004, Facebook changed the face of the internet-- and the way artists use the internet to share their work. Ash and Az offer two perspectives on the website: one that uses it to its full advantage, while the other hasn't used in two years.
Music, as always, by Divorce Action John (https://soundcloud.com/divorveactionjohn).
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16 May 2022
Episode 13: Art School
This episode is a little longer because, as it turns out, Ash and Az have a lot to say about art school. They talk about their personal journey, the positive and negative experience, and offer advice if you're considering attending.
Music, as always, by Divorce Action John (https://soundcloud.com/divorveactionjohn).
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9 May 2022
Episode 12: Caricature
In this week's episode, Ash and Az go down the strange path of caricature art with its social and cultural significance (or lack thereof in some cases) to break down what it is, why Ash goes feral over it, and to garner some street cred for an accessible art form with a varied history.
Music, as always, by Divorce Action John (https://soundcloud.com/divorveactionjohn).
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2 May 2022
Episode 11: Branding (w/SPECIAL GUEST Jordan Shiveley)
Ash and Az welcome their first guest, Jordan Shiveley (https://www.jordanshiveley.com/) aka Dread Singles aka Hottest Singles aka Voidmerch.
Jordan Shiveley (he/they) is a professional internet weirdo who writes fictions/games, designs things, podcasts, and owns Voidmerch. The three talk about the benefits and drawbacks of branding, personality, and the creative "hustle."
Music, as always, by Divorce Action John (https://soundcloud.com/divorveactionjohn).
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26 Apr 2022
Episode 10: Criticism
Ash and Az define and describe the act of critique in a hyper-connected world of anonymity. Ash goes over her own toolset with overcoming the throes of deep-cutting critique, while Az writes it a love letter.
Music, as always, by Divorce Action John (https://soundcloud.com/divorveactionjohn).
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18 Apr 2022
Episode 9: Finding your Style
Ash and Az are back from a brief hiatus to talk about the fun and sometimes arduous process of finding your style. Ash breaks down different ways artists have found their style, while Az talks a little bit more about what makes a style. Of course, as visual artists, Ash and Az really only focus on visual styles. Buckle in, 'cuz there's a lot to cover.
Music, as always, by Divorce Action John (https://soundcloud.com/divorveactionjohn).
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4 Apr 2022
Episode 8: Self-Publishing
Ash and Az talk about their (admittedly short) experience in self-publishing, and some success and failure stories in the industry. From zines to chapbooks, webcomics to novels, Ash and Az give a general overview of how self-publishing works.
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28 Mar 2022
Episode 7: Freelancing
Ash and Az breakdown their lives as full time freelancers-- and they don't hold back. They discuss the benefits and drawbacks, the realities of getting paid (or not!) and what it takes to fully commit to contract and freelance work.
As recent college graduates, Ash and Az give some interesting insight on the challenges of breaking into an industry.
Music, as always, by Divorce Action John (https://soundcloud.com/divorveactionjohn).
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21 Mar 2022
Episode 6: The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Ash and Az are back with some opinions! GASP!
We talk about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, what their cultural impact is and what makes them work so well commercially.
Be warned, there are TONS of spoilers in here! From every Marvel movie!
Give it a listen and call us out if you think we have bad opinions-- but it probably won't change our mind.
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14 Mar 2022
Episode 5: Algorithms Pt. 2
This is a part 2, so make sure you check out part 1 first!
We return to the topic of algorithms, and talk about the nitty gritty mechanics behind social media visibility-- and what it can cost our art and mental health.
Music, as always, by Divorce Action John (https://soundcloud.com/divorveactionjohn).
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Links to support people affected by the war in Ukraine:
Ukrainian Red Cross (https://redcross.org.ua/en/donate/)
International Rescue Committee (https://www.rescue.org/)
Voices of Children (https://voices.org.ua/en/)
7 Mar 2022
Episode 4: Algorithms, Pt. 1
Ash and Az sit down to talk about social media algorithms and how they work on different social media platforms. This is a two parter, and the first episode focuses on the 5 W's in social media marketing: who is your audience, what do you create/want to promote, when can people find you, where can people find you, and why they should follow you? If you feel so inclined, grab some pen and paper to follow along. Who knows, maybe you'll get some more followers out of it?
Music, as always, by Divorce Action John (https://soundcloud.com/divorveactionjohn).
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Links to support people affected by the war in Ukraine:
Ukrainian Red Cross (https://redcross.org.ua/en/donate/)
International Rescue Committee (https://www.rescue.org/)
Voices of Children (https://voices.org.ua/en/)
28 Feb 2022
Episode 3: Memes
Uh oh, the dreaded MEME episode!
Ash and Az dive into the colorful past of memes, where they came from, where they're going, and why that matters to content creators and artists today.
21 Feb 2022
Episode 2: Fanfiction
Ash and Az tackle the bizarre world of fanfiction, Tumblr, and parody. They explore whether fanfiction is really that different from most popular forms of storytelling, and where to draw the line between plagiarism and parody.
14 Feb 2022
Episode 1: TikTok
Ash and Az launch the podcast by talking about life post-art school, Tik Tok influencers, and self-care.
Music by Divorce Action John (https://soundcloud.com/divorveactionjohn).
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