Words & Images: Writers, Photographers, Filmmakers, & More

Author Matthew Felix | Novelist • Storyteller • Humor, Short Stories, and Travel Writer
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Words & Images: Writers, Photographers, Filmmakers, & More Podcast

In February 2018, the Matthew Félix On Air video podcast began as an Internet radio program in downtown San Francisco. The Matthew Félix: Words and Images podcast features segments from the radio show, in which Matthew converses with writers, photographers, filmmakers and more. Guests include New York Times best-selling novelist Jasmin Darznik (Song of a Captive Bird), one of the world’s most successful photographers, Bob Holmes (Geo, Wine Spectator, Life, Time), and Outside founding editor and legendary travel writer Tim Cahill. Jesper Luth, production manager for Hall and Oates, Tears for Fears, and the Moody Blues; Dave Eggers' 826 Valencia; and, Zoë Elton, Director of Programming for the Mill Valley Film Festival, are other guests. [o] Music credit: "Werq" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ [o] Typewriter photo credit: “Typewriter” by Plaisanter. https://bit.ly/2ChkctG. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 2.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

  1. 15/06/2019

    Travelers' Tales Publisher & Travel Writer Larry Habegger on Writing Workshops, Morocco, & Getting Lost

    Travelers’ Tales’ publisher and writer Larry Habegger talks about a Deep Travel writing workshop he was getting ready to lead in Morocco. We discussed writing workshops, the Morocco one specifically, and Deep Travel’s philosophy of travel. We also discussed facts about Morocco, how writing helps a writer to connect to a place, and why journaling by hand is better than on a computer. Recorded live in studio on February 25, 2018. Larry Habegger is a travel writer, editor, teacher, and publisher who has been covering the world since he began traveling internationally in the 70s. As a freelance writer and syndicated columnist for more than 30 years, his work has appeared in major newspapers and magazines, such as the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Travel & Leisure, and Outside. In 1993 Larry co-founded the award-winning Travelers’ Tales books, of which he is executive editor.

    47 min

  2. 18/10/2018

    San Francisco Artist & Writer Colette Hannahan on art, Living a creative Life, process, and mentors

    Recorded live on July 22, 2018, Matthew talked with San Franciso-based painter and writer Colette Hannahan about the challenges and joys of living a creative life. They also talked about her work, her unique approach to educating herself, and some incredible mentors she’s had along the way.

    51 min

  3. 18/10/2018

    The Humanities Mellon Scholars Program with Foothill & DeAnza Colleges' Falk Cammin

    Recorded live on July 8, 2018, Matthew has a great discussion with Falk Cammin about the importance of the humanities, why hope was once considered an evil, and the Humanities Mellon Scholars Program. Dr. Cammin is the Program Director at Foothill College and DeAnza College, which partner with the University of San Francisco to provide a diverse population of students with the advantages of a humanities-infused education—and some incredible opportunities.

    48 min

  4. 18/10/2018

    Book Cover Design with New York Graphic Designer Erica Heitman-Ford

    Award-winning graphic designer Erica Heitman-Ford called in from New York City! We discussed graphic design, the art of the book cover, and more. Erica’s work graced Print Magazine’s 75th anniversary edition, and she has designed for Victoria's Secret, Barnes & Noble, and Whole Foods, among many others.

    48 min

  5. 11/10/2018

    Film & Filmmakers: Life Underground

    In this episode, which also appears in my Travelers on Travel podcast, award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer Hervé Cohen talked about his latest project. Featured at South by Southwest (SXSW), Life Underground is both an online experience and an immersive installation, allowing viewers to meet subway passengers around the world and listen to their personal stories, dreams, and deepest thoughts. Hervé Cohen has traveled the world capturing compelling stories, including work on feature Ayiti Mon Amour, which was on the list for Best Foreign Language Film in the 2018 Oscars. Recorded live on July 1, 2018.

    49 min

  6. 10/10/2018

    Writers & Books: Litquake with Co-Founder Jane Ganahl

    Over 18 years ago at a bar in San Francisco, a free one-day reading series was born. Last year, it featured 850 authors, had 14,300 attendees, and held 180 events, 86% of which were free. That event is Litquake, and author, journalist, editor, screenwriter, and public speaker Jane Ganahl is its co-founder. I talked with Jane about the organization’s origins, its incredibly successful namesake festival, its year-round initiatives, and more. Recorded live on July 1, 2018.

    47 min

  7. 10/10/2018

    Film & Filmmakers: The Mill Valley Film Festival

    Recorded live on June 3, 2018, Zoë Elton, Director of Programming for the Mill Valley Film Festival, gave us the inside scoop on what goes on at the Cannes Film Festival, how the Mill Valley Film Festival is making a difference, and why she was excited about the recent royal wedding—even if her nephew’s dog was not. Every year the 11-day Mill Valley Film Festival welcomes more than 200 filmmakers and 60,000 attendees from around the world.

    46 min

  8. 04/10/2018

    Diane LeBow: women’s studies pioneer & Rights Activist and travel writer

    Educator, women’s studies pioneer, traveler, and writer Diane LeBow, Ph.D., recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from Rutgers University, talked about her adventures, activism, and in-progress book about her search for the best of all possible worlds. Recorded live on March 18, 2018.

    46 min
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In February 2018, the Matthew Félix On Air video podcast began as an Internet radio program in downtown San Francisco. The Matthew Félix: Words and Images podcast features segments from the radio show, in which Matthew converses with writers, photographers, filmmakers and more. Guests include New York Times best-selling novelist Jasmin Darznik (Song of a Captive Bird), one of the world’s most successful photographers, Bob Holmes (Geo, Wine Spectator, Life, Time), and Outside founding editor and legendary travel writer Tim Cahill. Jesper Luth, production manager for Hall and Oates, Tears for Fears, and the Moody Blues; Dave Eggers' 826 Valencia; and, Zoë Elton, Director of Programming for the Mill Valley Film Festival, are other guests. [o] Music credit: "Werq" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ [o] Typewriter photo credit: “Typewriter” by Plaisanter. https://bit.ly/2ChkctG. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 2.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

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