Episode 28: The "A" Word

Episode 28 April 08, 2026 00:27:33
Episode 28: The "A" Word
Imagination & Junk
Episode 28: The "A" Word

Apr 08 2026 | 00:27:33

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Show Notes

This week we're looking at one of art's enduring mysteries: Why is it so hard to call yourself an artist? Also: Thunderbirds, multiple Negronis, Chuck Jones, superspreader events, tiny coffees, Picasso, evolution, self-consciousness, Maya Angelou, a perfectly-cut child-sized waistcoat, gatekeepers, Cybertrucks, and a heavy dose of the side-eye. Plus: The more you say it, the truer it gets.

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