Because of Course We Did

Birdie & Ben
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Join Birdie & Ben, two artists from Appalachia, as they talk about life as artists in modern day, mental health, and recovering from religious and homeschool trauma.Spend some time with them as they discuss the intricacies of the artist's life, their growth in their individual pursuits, and let them encourage you to grow in your own artistic journey.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago ·  Video

    EP7 - On The Artist Identity

    If you've ever thought, "I'm not an artist..." but you get up to all kinds of creative shenanigans, we get it. In this one we get into the weeds about labeling yourself as an artist, the narratives that keep us stuck, the hollowness that comes from not creating, and why making art, even badly or slowly, is always worth it. From our little corner of Appalachia to wherever you're listening, thanks for hanging with us. However you're feeling right now, we hope you leave a little more encouraged to create. If this episode resonated with you, sharing it with someone who needs it means more than you know. New episodes every other Thursday. You can follow the show, browse past episodes, and find more information at becauseofcoursewedid.buzzsprout.com. Be kind to yourself, and keep making art. - Birdie & Ben Our art: Birdie: thedawnbird.com Ben: dwellertor.com

  2. Jul 2 ·  Video

    EP6 - On Spiritualizing Art

    This week we're getting into the weeds about "spiritualizing" art: the books, the guilt, the church band trauma, and why we just wanna take credit for our own damn work. You might relate. From our little corner of Appalachia to wherever you're listening, thanks for hanging with us. However you're feeling right now, we hope you leave a little more encouraged to create. If this episode resonated with you, sharing it with someone who needs it means more than you know. New episodes every other Thursday. You can follow the show, browse past episodes, and find more information at becauseofcoursewedid.buzzsprout.com. Be kind to yourself, and keep making art. - Birdie & Ben Our art: Birdie: thedawnbird.com Ben: dwellertor.com

  3. Jun 18 ·  Video

    EP5 - Me Core: The Only Aesthetic That Matters

    If you've ever been asked "is that ALL you do?" about your art, this one's for you. We talk about, internet discourse, whether people take you seriously at markets, why random old dudes assume you'll quit art for babies, and Ben's eternal struggle to finish a song. From our little corner of Appalachia to wherever you're listening, thanks for hanging with us. However you're feeling right now, we hope you leave a little more encouraged to create. If this episode resonated with you, sharing it with someone who needs it means more than you know. New episodes every other Thursday. You can follow the show, browse past episodes, and find more information at becauseofcoursewedid.buzzsprout.com. Be kind to yourself, and keep making art. - Birdie & Ben Our art: Birdie: thedawnbird.com Ben: dwellertor.com

  4. Jun 5 ·  Video

    EP4 - On Being an Artist in Appalachia

    In this one we unpack the complicated joy and frustration of being artists in Appalachia. We explore growing up disconnected from the region, eventually falling in love with its beauty and culture, and now feeling fervently protective. We dive into the devaluation of Appalachian art and accents, the growing community of young, liberal creatives rising up in the South, and why pursuing art in Appalachia is not only possible but worth fighting for. From our little corner of Appalachia to wherever you're listening, thanks for hanging with us. However you're feeling right now, we hope you leave a little more encouraged to create. If this episode resonated with you, sharing it with someone who needs it means more than you know. New episodes every other Thursday. You can follow the show, browse past episodes, and find more information at becauseofcoursewedid.buzzsprout.com. Be kind to yourself, and keep making art. - Birdie & Ben Our art: Birdie: thedawnbird.com Ben: dwellertor.com

  5. Jun 5 ·  Video

    EP3 - On Nature

    In this episode we delve into the nature and how it inspires us. We discuss how nature influences our art, how we find inspiration in the woods, and explore the importance of mindfulness and presence when engaging with nature. So get into the weeds with us about the role of nature in our creative pursuits. From our little corner of Appalachia to wherever you're listening, thanks for hanging with us. However you're feeling right now, we hope you leave a little more encouraged to create. If this episode resonated with you, sharing it with someone who needs it means more than you know. New episodes every other Thursday. You can follow the show, browse past episodes, and find more information at becauseofcoursewedid.buzzsprout.com. Be kind to yourself, and keep making art. - Birdie & Ben Our art: Birdie: thedawnbird.com Ben: dwellertor.com

  6. Jun 5 ·  Video

    EP2 - Imposter Syndrome

    In this one, Birdie & Ben discuss imposter syndrome, what it is, how it affects us as artists, how common it is, methods we've used to overcome it. From our little corner of Appalachia to wherever you're listening, thanks for hanging with us. However you're feeling right now, we hope you leave a little more encouraged to create. If this episode resonated with you, sharing it with someone who needs it means more than you know. New episodes every other Thursday. You can follow the show, browse past episodes, and find more information at becauseofcoursewedid.buzzsprout.com. Be kind to yourself, and keep making art. - Birdie & Ben Our art: Birdie: thedawnbird.com Ben: dwellertor.com

  7. Jun 5 ·  Video

    EP1 - Introduction

    This is a short episode, an introduction to the hosts of this show, Birdie & Ben, a couple of artists that want to share their experience about being artists in modern day. From our little corner of Appalachia to wherever you're listening, thanks for hanging with us. However you're feeling right now, we hope you leave a little more encouraged to create. If this episode resonated with you, sharing it with someone who needs it means more than you know. New episodes every other Thursday. You can follow the show, browse past episodes, and find more information at becauseofcoursewedid.buzzsprout.com. Be kind to yourself, and keep making art. - Birdie & Ben Our art: Birdie: thedawnbird.com Ben: dwellertor.com

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Join Birdie & Ben, two artists from Appalachia, as they talk about life as artists in modern day, mental health, and recovering from religious and homeschool trauma.Spend some time with them as they discuss the intricacies of the artist's life, their growth in their individual pursuits, and let them encourage you to grow in your own artistic journey.

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  • Creator
    Birdie & Ben
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Because of Course We Did
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