024: Artists At Large: A visit with Alderman Mark Cookson

Special studio guest Mark Cookson, host of The Nashua Hour on local radio station WMSN 1590, joins us for nearly an hour discussing our perspectives on the local arts and the new Nashua Art Commission.

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023: Becky Cloonan: Epic Comic Book Artist

A flurry of updates with Sid’s workshops, our recent appearance Alderman Mark Cookson’s radio program regarding the Arts in Nashua. Sid recaps a visit with Eisner-nominated comic book artist Becky Cloonan. Recorded May 12, 2011.

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021: Sucker Punch Thoughts, Plans, and the Mainstreaming of Geek Culture

We share our thoughts on Sucker Punch for 20 minutes, birthdays, local art events, and student photographers. Sid talks about upcoming photography workshops and gallery show. Dave talks about his inexpensive websites for artists project, dipping his toe into product development, and the mystery of selling creative services. Sid wraps with an observation of the mainstreaming of geek culture over the past 20 years. Recorded April 14, 2011.

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020: Suckerpunch, Gaping Void, Artists and Commerce

Happy Thursday March 31! We open with our “haven’t seen it yet” thoughts on Suckerpunch, and segue into thoughts of maple syrup of the past and near future (mmm…grade B amber!) Sid provides insight on the changing Flea Market landscape and “DVD versus Blu-Ray”. We close with a serious discussion of what the arts mean to us within the context of artistic community.

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019: Bonus! Visiting Actress Vanessa Leigh

Sid interviews actress Vanessa Leigh, who was visiting the studio for a few hours, for this bonus podcast. Vanessa, who has been a frequent model for Sid in the past, tells us what it’s like to be work her way up in the world of acting. Recorded March 24, 2011.

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018: ZOMG It’s Thursday It’s Thursday

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Sid and Dave start with the Rebecca Black Internet music video, and segue into the natural of negative fame, upcoming events, upcoming guest Alderman Mark Cookson, PAX East, the Nintendo 3DS. Recorded Thursday, March 17, 2011.

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017: Return of Sid; Cold Recovery, Movies and Local Events

Recorded March 3, 2011. Sid is back after having a bad cough for four weeks. We discuss his nasty cough, local events, the upcoming video game conference PAX EAST and being old, guitarist Ian Ethan Case, awesome friend Colleen Wainwright, blogging, and other things that are on our minds.

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016: Cold Recovery, Backup Strategies, Video Games, and Future Plans

Another Thursday afternoon with photographer Sid and designer Dave, who reminisce about video games, Law and Order Special Victims Unit, new recording and photography gear, and their future plans for work for 2011. Recorded February 3, 2011. Music used by permission of Michael Bellar and the As-Is Ensemble.

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Intro/outro music with permission by Michael Bellar and the As-Is Ensemble

015: Happy New Year, Detective Stabler

An informal catch-up podcast between Sid and Dave. Sid discusses how he’s using his iPad with the studio at length, why Law and Order is awesome, and exults over his new Blu-Ray version of Dark City. Dave reviews the notable Christmas presents received: cold brew coffee, Han Solo / Chewbacca drawn in Bill Watterson’s style, Len Deighton’s Action Cookbook. What’s in store in 2011 for Sid’s workshops and Dave’s productivity designs. Recorded January 5, 2011. Opening and closing music used by permission from Michael Bellar and the As-Is Trio.

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