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Graveyards Are Museums: Mortal Machine chats with Michelle Melcher
We sit down with dark surrealist painter Michelle Melcher to talk about why graveyards might be some of the most overlooked art galleries in the world—and how death, f...
Cruise Ship Art Auctions Are Insane
On this episode of the Mortal Machine Podcast, Chris Trew and Gabriel Schaefer dive into the bizarre world of art auctions on cruise ships—where vacationers buy expens...
What does it actually take to survive as a working artist in Marfa, Texas?
In this episode of the Mortal Machine Podcast, I sit down with Cody Barber — a metal artist who’s been living and creating in Marfa since 2013 to talk about what 13 ye...
From Metairie to West Texas: Monty Welt on Murals, Marfa, and Making It in Alpine
Recorded at Create Space in Alpine, Texas, Chris Trew sits down with muralist and sign painter Monte Welt — a fellow Louisiana native who traded Metairie for the wide-...
Living & Creating in Marfa, TX | Studio Visit with Opal Rugs
Recorded inside her Marfa studio, this episode sits down with Alyse of Opal Rugs to talk about what it really means to live and work as an artist in one of the most my...
Mortal Machine Experiences Explained: Ceremonies, photoshoots, more on our French Quarter balcony
In this episode of Mortal Machine Podcast, we step into the creative spirit behind Mortal Machine Experiences — intimate, invitation-based moments rooted in the same e...
From One Room to Two: Expanding Mortal Machine
Recorded at Harry's Corner in the French Quarter, this no-guest episode finds Gabriel Shaffer and Chris Trew talking shop about growth, risk, and what it actually take...
Arik Roper on New Orleans as an Art City, Album Cover Art, and Great Exhibitions
Artist Arik Roper joins the Mortal Machine Podcast to talk about New Orleans as a true art city, his experiences creating iconic cover art for legendary bands like Sle...
Dan Witz at SCOPE: Surviving (and Standing Out) During Miami Art Week
Artist Dan Witz joins the podcast to talk about exhibiting at SCOPE Art Show during Miami Art Week—covering large-scale installations, navigating the fair circuit, and...
Shepard Fairey at SCOPE: Art, Activism, and Miami Art Week
Iconic artist Shepard Fairey (Obey, Obama Hope poster) joins the podcast live at SCOPE Art Show during Miami Art Week to discuss the intersection of art and activism, ...
Mab Graves at SCOPE: Dark Whimsy in the Miami Art Week Spotlight
Artist Mab Graves joins the podcast live at SCOPE Art Show during Miami Art Week to talk about her dark-whimsical universe, building a recognizable visual language, an...
Psychedelic Pop & Lowbrow Legends | Amy Sol & Casey Weldon
Amy Sol and Casey Weldon join Two Drink Minimum for a deep dive into their surreal, pop-infused art worlds and the evolution of contemporary lowbrow culture.We get int...
Mortal Machine X SCOPE Miami 2025 Pregame show
In this episode of Two Drink Minimum Gabe and Chris pre-game their upcoming trip to Scope Miami.
Beegats on Photography, Street Culture & Mortal Machine: Live from R-Bar in New Orleans
Photographer and street documentarian Beegats joins the Mortal Machine Podcast for a deep dive into art, culture, and life behind the lens.We talk about his journey fr...
A classy conversation about pro wrestling at Fives in Jackson Square
In this episode, Chris and Gabe dive deep into their love of Pro Wrestling while having fancy cocktails at Fives located in New Orleans French Quarter.
Hell yes fest recap in Jackson Square
Chris and Gabe enjoy a beautiful day in Jackson square to recap Hell Yes Fest and to peel back the layers of the love of Pro Wrestling.