podcast - Suggested Donation

About podcast - Suggested Donation

Suggested Donation is a podcast devoted to the arts in all forms. Hosted by two contemporary painters, Tony Curanaj and Edward Minoff, the conversations provide an insight into the creative mind. By speaking with both traditional and non-traditional artists and craftsmen, curators and restorers, we create a dialog through which we discover common ground across disciplines and spaces united by a love of and deep devotion to skill.

Publisher

Squarespace

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Feb 2014

Latest episode

18 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

79 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Dec 2025

   Episode 78: Travis Schlaht

   Travis Schlaht shares stories about Paris, father-son art, and the inspiration behind his art with hosts Ted and Tony in an interview.

2. 

   28 Mar 2025

   Episode 77: Michael Grimaldi

   We are honored to have been included in another Drawing Discourse at UNC Asheville. We are joined this year by Michael Grimaldi, who returns for his second appearance on Suggested Donation Podcast. A lot has changed since his first visit, and while the flying cars and colonies on Europa haven’t panned out, Grimaldi is as insightful and inspiring as ever. Thanks to Tamie Beldue at UNC Asheville for organizing this one!

3. 

   17 Feb 2025

   Episode 76: Mike Marino

   We’re thrilled to present a new episode of Suggested Donation Podcast, featuring Oscar-nominated special effects maestro Mike Marino! Join us as we explore Mike’s journey into the world of special makeup effects, the enduring impact of practical effects, and the inspirations that shaped his career. We also dive into his incredible work on HBO’s The Penguin and his Oscar-nominated makeup design for A Different Man. Mike has worked with some of Hollywood’s most visionary filmmakers and biggest stars, including Martin Scorsese, Darren Aronofsky, Eddie Murphy, Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Will Smith, John Travolta, and many more. Don’t miss this deep dive into the art of transformation and storytelling through makeup effects. Tune in and be inspired!

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

266 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

32 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

67

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