Blind Shovel

Michael Olivo
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Visual Arts
  • Updated Weekly

Blind Shovel is an arts and music podcast hosted by illustrator and designer Michael Olivo. The show is focused on interviewing emerging and established creators about their inspirations, process, and maturation. Released every other Tuesday night at 8pm EST...ideally.

  1. Brad Hock - On "How to Bake a Breadling"

    May 29

    Brad Hock - On "How to Bake a Breadling"

    A famished Blind Shovel, back from a full year's absence, this time we bring back the great Brad Hock. We discuss his 2025 book release "How to Bake a Breadling" out now via Hollow Press. "How to Bake a Breadling" Purchase Link Hollow Press Website Brad Hock Website DONATE TO BLIND SHOVEL, KEEP HOPE ALIVE!

    1h 21m
  2. Jonny Negron - Digitalis & A Pair of Levi's

    05/14/2025

    Jonny Negron - Digitalis & A Pair of Levi's

    A moonlit Blind Shovel, this time with painter and cartoonist Jonny Negron. We discuss the beauty and drag of comics, painting, night-life, depicting the contemporary world, and much more. Jonny's Website Jonny's Instagram Chateau Shatto Header image: Jonny Negron, "Poison", 2023

    56 min
  3. Josh Ottum - Sweating It Out & Our Rote Skills

    04/29/2025

    Josh Ottum - Sweating It Out & Our Rote Skills

    A long-awaited Blind Shovel, this time with musician and scholar Josh Ottum. We discuss surprising productivity, child-rearing, his approach to teaching, industriousness, and much more. Josh's Website Josh's Instagram Header image: Aaron Redfield, "Josh Ottum", 2018

    1h 21m
  4. Red Nose Studio - Living Illustration & The Three Marchers

    03/05/2025

    Red Nose Studio - Living Illustration & The Three Marchers

    A Blind Shovel in the round, this time with seasoned illustrator Red Nose Studio. We discuss the origins of his style, the nature of editorial illustration now and then, the winds and turns of his career, and much more. Red Nose Studio Website Red Nose Instagram Header image: Chris Sickels, "Newspaper Reporter", 2024

    1 hr
  5. Lesley Wheeler & Karl McComas-Reichl - Rita's Roar & The Poet's Pour

    03/05/2025

    Lesley Wheeler & Karl McComas-Reichl - Rita's Roar & The Poet's Pour

    A two-headed Blind Shovel, this time the dynamic duo Lesley Wheeler & Karl McComas-Reichl. We discuss art relationships, teaching, contemporary poetry, a glimpse at social media fame and much more. Lesley's Substack Lesley's Textiles Karl's Website Karl's Instagram Header image: Lesley Wheeler & Karl McComas-Reichl "Self-Portrait" 2025

    1h 20m
  6. On "Saints & Sand" - JF Martel & Michael Olivo

    02/01/2025

    On "Saints & Sand" - JF Martel & Michael Olivo

    A self-reflective Blind Shovel, this time the great JF Martel (of Weird Studies & Reclaiming Art.) interviews me on my latest book release, Saints & Sand. We discuss fatherhood, my process, the symbols found within the book, and much more. *PROMO CODE for $5 off: "SAINTS2025" Saints & Sand Order Page Saints & Sand Preview Header image: Michael Olivo, "Front Cover" 2024

    1h 15m
  7. Max Gordon - Livin' Good & Pullin' Prints

    11/12/2024

    Max Gordon - Livin' Good & Pullin' Prints

    A screen-printed Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator Max Gordon. We discuss our college experience, Belmar, finding one's style, tabling goods across the USA, and much more. Max's Instagram Max's Website Header image: Max Gordon, "Studio Portrait" 2024

    1h 9m
  8. Cullen Beckhorn - Neoglyphic Media & Obliterating The Impending Monoculture

    10/23/2024

    Cullen Beckhorn - Neoglyphic Media & Obliterating The Impending Monoculture

    A wood-fired Blind Shovel, this one with publisher and librarian Cullen Beckhorn. We discuss his new anthology Alive Outside, anarchy, the Lookout Arts Quarry, honing his printing processes, and much more. Cullen's Instagram Neoglyphic Media Header image: Aapo Rapi, "Alive Outside Cover" 2024

    1h 7m
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About

Blind Shovel is an arts and music podcast hosted by illustrator and designer Michael Olivo. The show is focused on interviewing emerging and established creators about their inspirations, process, and maturation. Released every other Tuesday night at 8pm EST...ideally.

Information

  • Creator
    Michael Olivo
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Michael Olivo
  • Show Website
    Blind Shovel