Caffeinated Connections

Caleb McCartney

Ever wonder what it’s actually like to sit down with the people you look up to? To hear how they really did it without all the PR noise? That’s what Caffeinated Connections is about. I’m Caleb McCartney, a photojournalist who loves a good cup of coffee and an honest conversation. Every Friday at 2 PM, I sit down with artists, creators, and everyday people who are doing remarkable, inspiring things. We discuss the highs, the burnout, the in-between weirdness, and everything that makes the creative grind worthwhile and keeps you caffeinated! Want in? Reach out to @cafeconnectpod or email contact@mcc-cal.com.

  1. Oilfields, Orwell, and the Pressure Along It All with Mac and Marc

    28/11/2025

    Oilfields, Orwell, and the Pressure Along It All with Mac and Marc

    From long days in the oilfields to nights in a trailer park and now a new life in Pittsburgh, Mac talks about the past that shaped him and the work he is fighting to create today. He opens up about coming from nothing, finding direction in the middle of chaos, and learning how to push forward when the pressure gets heavy.

    1hr 45min
  2. Horror Movies and Protests with Allison Barr

    21/11/2025

    Horror Movies and Protests with Allison Barr

    A riot shield inches from your face, a red smoke bomb turning downtown into a dystopian film set, and a photojournalist who swears protest coverage sometimes feels like directing an A24 horror flick instead of shooting the news.

    1hr 12min
  3. Your Phone Lies Better Than You Think with Tim Bieber

    14/11/2025

    Your Phone Lies Better Than You Think with Tim Bieber

    A riot shield inches from your face, a red smoke bomb turning downtown into a dystopian film set, and a photojournalist who swears protest coverage sometimes feels like directing an A24 horror flick instead of shooting the news.

    1hr 19min
  4. Anarchist Cats and Santa Cults with Paul

    07/11/2025

    Anarchist Cats and Santa Cults with Paul

    A cat who might be planning a coup, a Santa with a union card, and two photographers trying to make sense of it all. It’s an hour of chaos, compassion, and the art of keeping it together.

    1hr 17min
  5. The Mountain and the Dishes with Frank Rocks

    31/10/2025

    The Mountain and the Dishes with Frank Rocks

    When it comes to art, exhaustion, and that uphill battle, Caleb and Frank feel it too, so you’re not alone. They talk about finding energy when you’re burnt out, making the thing before you even know what it is, and why sometimes you’ve just got to make it, dishes be damned.

    43 min
  6. Rundown BMW, but Sold as a Lambo with Austin Carns

    24/10/2025

    Rundown BMW, but Sold as a Lambo with Austin Carns

    A photojournalist and a commentator walk into a podcast and end up unpacking fear, ego, and why we’re all just trying to make it through in one piece.

    1hr 35min
  7. Don’t Read the Shampoo Bottle with Liam Sullivan

    12/09/2025

    Don’t Read the Shampoo Bottle with Liam Sullivan

    From political rallies to chicken thermometers, Caleb and Liam discover how far curiosity can go.

    1hr 4min
  8. Lessons in Leadership with Mark Palumbo

    30/05/2025

    Lessons in Leadership with Mark Palumbo

    Caleb sits down with the ever-charismatic Mark Palumbo, Point Park alum, former SGA president, actor, and all-around campus legend.

    56 min
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About

Ever wonder what it’s actually like to sit down with the people you look up to? To hear how they really did it without all the PR noise? That’s what Caffeinated Connections is about. I’m Caleb McCartney, a photojournalist who loves a good cup of coffee and an honest conversation. Every Friday at 2 PM, I sit down with artists, creators, and everyday people who are doing remarkable, inspiring things. We discuss the highs, the burnout, the in-between weirdness, and everything that makes the creative grind worthwhile and keeps you caffeinated! Want in? Reach out to @cafeconnectpod or email contact@mcc-cal.com.

Information

  • Creator
    Caleb McCartney
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © McCal Media 2025
  • Show Website
    Caffeinated Connections