The James Redd Podcast: Recent Episodes
James Redd
Here I ramble about being a detail oriented person and how to navigate the world without ruining everything.
James Redd on YouTube (Main Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@jamestheredd
James Redd Extended on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBqxvy3Vl6ctrMDLeJshjMw
Thoughts on being more productive as a father, from two fathers who are doing their best.
A lovely conversation with photographer Daniel Moreno about his interest in photographing the popular Christmas trains in Chicago.
Check him out: http://instagram.com/daedmorgon/
Here I share amazing and bizarre stories from my time doing street photography in New Orleans.
Here I chat with a talented photographer and local New Yorkian known as Kiddox (or Micheal). We spoke about his work as well as general photography philosophy and introversion.
Kiddox: https://instagram.com/kiddox?igshid=5qzjt5h851tm
The YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2qHngCD0073WId0oy8FSFA
Here I talk with photographer Sam Raetz about his recent project where he photographed a group of cyclists that were part of the Tour de France in 2019.
Sam Raetz: https://www.samraetz.com/maillot-jaune-2019 https://www.samraetz.com/ https://www.instagram.com/samraetz/
Here I chat with talented photographer and friend Thiago about some of his favorites on Instagram. In our conversation I learned that oval shaped glasses are a trend in Brazil. And that's a big deal.
Thiago Roma: https://www.instagram.com/thiagoroma47/ https://thiagoroma.portfoliobox.net/
Photographers mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/brunnokawagoe https://instagram.com/claramazini https://www.instagram.com/adazzi/ https://instagram.com/caodenado https://instagram.com/filipaaurelio
Here I talk about the fine photography work of Jon Way and about how he manages to capture the many personality traits of water. Magical right?
Jon Way: https://www.instagram.com/jonvway/
Here I talk about the precise and elegant photography of Jordan Hammond and about how laughing will slowly kill You.
Jordan Hammond: https://www.instagram.com/jordhammond/
Here I talk about the diverse and explorative photography of Tim McGurr aka @13thwitness. He is the son of Futura, the human not the font. Because fonts can't have babies.
Tim McGurr: https://www.instagram.com/13thwitness/
Here I talk about the work of photographer Corey Arnold who has the uncommon perspective of also being an Alaskan commercial fisherman. I also tragically fall into a British accent for a moment and require emergency services.
Corey Arnold: https://www.instagram.com/arni_coraldo/
Here I talk about my favorite photographer Steve McCurry and his ability to uniquely connect us with people in different cultures. I also spoke briefly about yak-hair tents and that is a big deal.
Steve McCurry: https://www.instagram.com/stevemccurryofficial/ https://stevemccurry.com/
Here I talk about the prolific urban exploration photography work of Yosigo. I also talk about bananas.
Yosigo: https://www.instagram.com/yosigo_yosigo/
The Case for Minimalism | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEi0Ib-nNGo
Here I talk about the photography work of the prolific Jimmy Chin and his acrophobia inducing photos.
Jimmy Chin: https://www.instagram.com/jimmychin/ https://jimmychin.com/
Here I talk about the unique photos of photographer and cinematographer Jeremy Snell. Not to be confused with Jeremy snail who is a snail named Jeremy.
Jeremy Snell: https://www.instagram.com/jeremysnell/ https://www.jeremysnell.com/
Here I speak about the thoughtful photography of Shane Taylor. I look at his emphasis on powerful expressions and exciting compositions. I also talk about eggs.
Shane Taylor: https://www.instagram.com/heroesforsale/
Here I talk about 4 films from filmmaker Tim Kellner. We speak about what makes his films uniquely compelling and more importantly about how to get the island of bears.
Tim Kellner: https://www.youtube.com/user/TimtotheWild/
Here I chat with a rad fellow named Thiago about his photography and how he approaches taking photos of circus folk. The most dastardly kind of folk there is.
Thiago Roma: https://www.instagram.com/thiagoroma47/ https://thiagoroma.portfoliobox.net/
Here I talk about the photography of Mustafa Hacalaki and how he brings hope to street photographers in small towns everywhere. George Lucas also makes an appearance to share his unimaginably profound wisdom.
Mustafa Hacalaki: https://www.instagram.com/mhacalaki
Here I talk about the goofy and clever work of animator James Curran. There's a part where I talk about a vomiting cat. Don't miss it.
James Curran: https://www.instagram.com/slimjimstudios/ http://www.slimjimstudios.com/
Here I talk with filmmaker and radio producer Andrew Norton about storytelling and how he came into filmmaking from an interview focused starting point. We also spoke about Darth Vader.
Andrew Norton: http://www.andrewnorton.tv/ https://vimeo.com/andrewnorton https://www.instagram.com/nortonphoto/
Here I talk with Francesco D’Alessio who is the host of Keep Productive on YouTube. We spoke about using apps to be a more productive creator and to stop wasting Your life away like You are currently doing.
Francesco D'Alessio: https://www.youtube.com/user/cesidalessio https://www.keepproductive.com/ Email Francesco: francesco@keepproductive.com
Here I talk about snow.
Chistophe Jacrot: https://instagram.com/christophe.jacrot https://christophejacrot.com/
Here I speak with YouTube creator Bryant Chambers about his passion for helping people develop their minds to achieve their goals. We also spoke about how a job that makes You sad inside can be a great gift.
Bryant Chambers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9hof-ws69ERKsizxAoLNw https://www.instagram.com/bryantchamberslives/ https://bryantchambers.com/
Here I talk about a popsicle sitting on a can.
Ricard Badia: https://www.instagram.com/ricard_badia
Here I talk about a beautiful film about getting destroyed by waves.
DARK SIDE OF THE LENS by Astray Films https://vimeo.com/14074949
Here I talk about the bizarre street photography of Bryce Waters and what we can learn from photos of people struggling with their rain jackets.
Bryce Waters: http://instagram.com/bryce.waters
Here I take a peak at the work of photographer Sang Han. So much film vibes. So much.
Sang Han: https://www.instagram.com/sanghan_/
Here I have a chat with friend and editorial photographer Will Crooks about his recent work and how he went about photographing a drag queen nun with rainbow feathers.
Will Crooks: https://www.instagram.com/willcrooksphoto/
Here I speak with friendly designer and illustrator Michael Fugoso aka Fugstrator about his lovely style and his creative process. He mentions Ninja Turtles on more than one occasion.
Michael Fugoso: https://www.instagram.com/fugstrator/
Here I talk about the epic flowing short films of Nathaniel Connella and why the best way to start any film is with a slow push into a very serious llama.
Nathaniel Connella on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/nathanielconnella
Here I have a chat with You guys about being late, why it happens, and it's effects. I also spoke about how having a part time job with a manager from New Jersey was an important part of helping me become a more reliable person.
Here I talk about travel photographer Fran Venter and what we can learn from his work. I also talk about how irritating it would be to do work on top of a giant map and how easy it would be to spill coffee on Australia.
Fran Venter: https://www.instagram.com/franventer/
Here I talk about why the creative trenches are important for the growth of a creator. I also sing a song.
I learned how to use the subway.
The NYC Vlogs: Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76Mx1gScjK8 Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxKYeqS4-e0
Here I speak with myself as well as my wife about what I and we have learned from attending creator meetups and how to use Your eyebrows.
Here I speak with podcaster, filmmaker, new kidney haver Jesse Hunt about his work, as well has his experience going into kidney failure.
Jesse Hunt: http://www.jessedhunt.com/podcast
Here I talk with jazz pianist friend Austin Ross about using uncomfortable situations to grow as a creator. And why the best practice is awful and intense.
Here I talk about the relationship we have with handcrafted art and how it's our one defense against the robot overlords.
Mentioned Content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hn6wGOxohg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFs9wKH4Z2o https://goo.gl/images/vZQ2S7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaHHecWw_sM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ceJK_uOPyY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jktTiz1-y2c
Here I speak with New York City based bike messenger, YouTube creator, etc. Kelsey Leigh about the importance of a surrounding Yourself with a creative community. I also attempted unsuccessfully to convince her to start a cosplay bike messenger community. But I planted a seed and that's what matters.
This is an evening Instagram Live chat I had with a few of You guys about how I developed a video idea around an ancient library in Egypt. General creative discussion also ensued.
Here I talk about a popular depiction of The Great Library Of Alexandria and what it has to say about the power of our art to inspire others.
Here I talk about dealing with the intense elevated state that is performance anxiety and how to channel it like a might river of murder.
This is a study of the band OK Go and how they plan their insane one take music videos.
Here I spoke with drummer, YouTube creator, and Instagram creator Corey Myers about how he stays inspired in his content creation and what his goals are moving forward. And why diluting Your mountain water is a very very bad idea.
Here I chat with my beautiful wife about her struggles while navigating the creative gap. We had this conversation in the middle of the desert because why not have a conversation in the middle of the desert if You have a desert and a conversation?
Here I talk with good friend Robbie Campbell about his recent move to Germany and what he has learned. It was special. Enjoy!
Here I talk with photographer Sam Raetz about his recent project where he followed a group of firefighters up the side of mountains to tell their story.
His Articles On Filson: https://www.filson.com/filson-life/utah-alta-hotshot/ https://www.filson.com/filson-life/faces-in-the-fire-portraits/
His Website: http://samraetz.com
Sam On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samraetz/
Here I have a lovely conversation with photographer Jeremy Cohen about his brand work and his glorious hair that can heal all 1,000 sick men.
Here I talk about finding an interface point with the market as an artist. I also talk about what to do when Your cat dies.
Here I talk with my friend Will about his work at The Community Journals in Greenville, SC. We also went on a rant about Star Wars.
Here I talk with friend and Jazz pianist Austin Ross about interdisciplinary inspiration and about how Transformers is the greatest manifestation of filmmaking that has graced our lives.
Here I talk about passion and opportunity and how they should relate. I also talk about special urges.
Here I talk with Temi Coker about his interesting design style and how he had the opportunity to become an Adobe Creative Resident. And about how he's a crab fisherman. But not really.
Here I talk about communism how people who are truly great are able to access a different level of determination than many. And how I almost died in driver training.
Here I talk with NYC YouTube creator, bike messenger, and actress Kelsey Leigh about her creative pursuits and pleasant personality.
Here I have a conversation with YouTube creator, photographer, and avocado lover Tommy Reynolds. We spoke about all sorts of exciting things including an uncomfortable situation involving money and weapons in Ethiopia.
Here I talk with drummer and friendly guy Corey Myers about his passion for playing drums and the things he has learned along the way.
Here I talk with my friend Megan Kate Potter about her love for drawing and painting. Including her coffee paintings and blood paintings. Okay I lied about the blood part.
Here I talk with YouTube creator and photographer Pablo Strong about his projects. Including his Streets of London series and his passion for Opera.
Here I talk with travel photographer Kyle Sipple aka Kylypso about his work as well as his time documenting The Great Pumpkin War.
Here we talk about our favorite creators from many realms of art and why they are neat.
Here I talk with the very friendly Jeremy Cohen about his project Today I Photographed where he takes photos of strangers and shares a bit of their story.
Here stare in each other's eyes as we talk about how Robbie has been re-evaluating his direction as well as his new interest in minimalism. Come along!
Here I talk about the dangers of space, obesity, and how I kick puppies into children routinely.
Here I have a conversation with YouTube creator and photographer Sean Tucker about his creative process.
Here I talk with my friend Austin Ross about being inspired by different crafts as well as a panic inducing on stage experience he was subjected to.
Here I talk with my wife about her past life as a swimmer and what You can learn from a backflip gone wrong.
Here I talk about how I planned for my trip to New York City in order to avoid confusion and pain.
Here I talk about the importance of structuring motivation in Your life. I also share with You where Your second brain is located.
Here I talk about how creative people are treated historically and how to be more creatively diverse. I try really hard to say smart things.
Here I talk about building a system to keep Yourself nourished to help better create. Including the writing habits of Haruki Murakami and how to stay coffeely inspired (drink it).
Here I talk about the complex struggle which is managing fear in social situations involving You and Your camera. Behold my thoughts.
Here I talk about a few things I have learned about finishing projects from the perspective of somebody who narrowly survives them daily.
Different gear has different characters. We talk about that. People keep running into windows at Apple HQ. We talk about that.
Here I take a look at the beautiful and moody work of travel photographer Forrest Mankins.
Here I talk about what I have learned about the balance between diversity and curation in my work as well as look at the work of a couple of photographers that illustrate that topic well. Oh and I mention a pyramid made entire of testicals.
Here I talk about experiencing and photographing Hurricane Harvey with Houston local, photojournalist, and friend Michael Duke.
Here we illustrate the fundamentals of visual arts by talking about a few iconic paintings. One of these paintings involves an elderly Socrates with a six pack. That's a big deal.
Here I talk photography and catastrophic flooding brought on by meteor impacts. I promise it will make sense.
Here I talk about a few facets of mastery and how to keep it from taking Your children.