The Memo Show

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The Memo Show is a podcast featuring creative conversations with creative people. Creativity, music, art, film, wellness, and whatever humans get passionate about! You never Know on The Memo Show!

  1. 03/04/2025

    Ep. 15 Johnny Schwinn on his Pixel Art, His Love for All Things Transformers and Video Games, Conventions, Expos, and Community.

    On This Episode of The Memo Show: I got to speak with Johnny Schwinn aka Pixelsbyoptimu5, whose art I discovered at Megabyte Nation Game Expo and was too cool to not share with my listeners and viewers. Inspired by 8, 16, and 32-Bit video games, he depicts nostalgic, classic, and traumatic scenes and characters using colorful mixed media . He tells us about growing up in a very musical and art filled home and how he got started networking with other artists live streaming live art. We talk about our love for video games, the effect it had on us during childhood, and how he enjoys creating art that resonates with people who are fans of classic games as well. The conversation moves to his love of conventions and how they provide a platform for artists to showcase their work.  We also touch on future projects and commissions he is currently working on. Throughout the interview I’ve had permission to display his artwork for you. The video version of this interview is available on Youtube and Spotify! You Never Know, on The Memo Show! Links: Johnny's Art Insta This is a Train Wreck (Johnny's Band) Insta Aztekaart_soul's Insta Transplants Brewing Co.'s Insta Keywords: 8-bit art, video games, nostalgia, creative process, conventions, art commissions, Mega Man, Zelda, Mario, pop culture Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Johnny Schwinn and His Art (02:59) The Influence of Video Games on Art (17:42) The Journey of a Creative Mind (23:11) Nostalgia and Gaming Experiences (30:26) Future Projects and Commissions (37:45) Conventions and Community Engagement (44:52) Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors (46:48) Outro

    48 min
  2. 02/05/2025

    Ep. 14 Aaron Guy Leroux on Photojournalism, Social Movements, and the Importance of Curiosity in Creativity.

    On this episode of The Memo Show: Aaron Guy Leroux, a seasoned photojournalist, shares his journey from a small-town upbringing in Connecticut to becoming a prominent figure in documenting social movements around the world. He discusses his experiences covering the Umbrella Movement in Hong Kong, the refugee crisis in Lesvos, and the Black Lives Matter protests in Los Angeles. Aaron reflects on the challenges and risks of photojournalism, the influence of his family on his artistic journey, and the importance of curiosity in storytelling. He also touches on the impact of modern media consumption and the complexities of navigating truth in journalism today. You Never Know, on The Memo Show! Podcast Video: YouTube (Like & Subscribe Please!) Spotify Other Links: Link Tree Aaron's Links: Aaron's Website Aaron's Insta   Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Aaron Guy Leroux (06:54) Aaron's Journey: From Connecticut to California (10:56) The Spark of Photojournalism (13:35) Family Influence and Early Inspirations (17:33) Finding a Niche in Street Photography (20:09) Cruise Ship Chronicles and Networking (22:57) The Transition to Photojournalism (24:56) Experiencing Protests: A Turning Point (28:48) Hong Kong: The Umbrella Movement (36:00) The Nature of Water: A Photographic Journey (40:15) Designing the Book: Collaboration and Challenges (43:01) Black Lives Matter and New Projects (43:52) Navigating a Pandemic and Protests (49:09) The Duality of Childhood and Social Unrest (56:49) The Courage of Photojournalism (57:24) Experiencing the Refugee Crisis in Greece (01:08:21) The Question of Our Time (01:13:20) Curiosity-Driven Storytelling and Future Projects (01:20:02) Outro

    1h 21m
4.4
out of 5
7 Ratings

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The Memo Show is a podcast featuring creative conversations with creative people. Creativity, music, art, film, wellness, and whatever humans get passionate about! You never Know on The Memo Show!

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