Episode 31 – Emilio Villalba // Painter. Professor.

“You know when you meet someone new and you just sorta hit it off and that person becomes your new favorite homie? Well that’s exactly how I felt after spending the afternoon talking to Emilio in my art studio. The dude is an absolute sweetheart of a human. He’s kind, eloquent, well spoken, stylish to boot, and his perspective on painting is layered, honest, and coated in authenticity. Emilio is a phenomenal painter. He’s currently represented by Dolby Chadwick Gallery here in San Francisco. But accolades and talent aside, what impresses me most about Emilio is his genuine warmth. I literally met dude for the first time and by the end of our recording it was like we’ve known each other for years. That’s what fascinates me podcasting and the art of conversation: sometimes it can feel like a game of tug-o-war and sometimes it feels like you’re floating freely down a river. With Emilio, we were cold chillin and gliding along. Emilio - the new homie.

In this episode of BEDROOM™, Emilio talks about his upbringing in Orange County and his time in the Los Angeles animation industry, working on big-time commercials and movies before realizing it just wasn’t for him. We dive into his decision to move up north to San Francisco and what he’s up to now: being a full-time art professor at Cañada College while balancing his personal painting practice. Speaking of his practice, Emilio breaks down his process, and what a treat that is. If you’ve ever wanted a peek inside an artist’s mind, this episode’s for you.

We get into the yin and yang of art medium hierarchy: is one medium really more superior than another? I yap and share my thoughts and Emilio shares his. Then we tap into some listener-submitted questions: one from Jeff Cheung, artist and founder of Unity + There Skateboards; another from Chad O’Conner, music aficionado, DJ, and vintage connoisseur; and lastly, one from the GOAT himself, Corey Duffel, pro skater, Bay Area legend, vinyl lover, and founder of Adored Skateboards.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions and Emilio gives the fans what they want. Big shoutout to Emilio Villalba for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG

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Emilio Villalba's Socials & Websites
Emilio's Instagram: @elmo_84
Emilio's Website: www.emiliovillalbaart.com

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Episode 30 – James Wavey // Musician

“His government name is Michael Bridgmon, but to all of us in the Bay Area music scene, we know him as the one and only James Wavey – and what a fitting name for dude. He’s about as fly as they come, and Wavey is only the tip of the descriptive iceberg that defines the aura he exudes. James is calm, cool, and collected, with a grounding presence. His musical career has organically grown and blossomed in the Bay, and each branch of his sound has its own unique appeal – I think that’s what I appreciate about his art. He’s down to experiment as an artist, shift up his sound, and stay self-aware of his range, which makes his genre-blending approach to music feel seamless, confident, and full of authorship. All in all, he’s a new homie to me, but nowhere near new to some of y’all, as he’s planted his sounds into the Bay’s musical community, and we’re proud to call him a local. I’m beyond amped to share today’s conversation with y’all. James Wavey is the truth and as he would put it: We’re making history.

In this episode of BEDROOM™, James Wavey talks about his upbringing and how he found his love of music in the church. He shares about growing up in St. Louis and reflects on the power and influence of art, and how it magnetized him at a young age. Wavey speaks on how artists need to better understand the responsibility of the influence they hold over their audience. We talk about his art school days in Columbus, Ohio, and how he fell in love with different genres of music. Wavey shares about his move to the Bay and the birth of the James Wavey moniker. He gives props to Econo Jam Records for helping him establish a presence on their store shelves and talks about the importance of physical releases.

From there, we dive into some listener-submitted questions—one from BEDROOM™ alum Sam Jones, musician in the band Mild Universe, and another from visual artist and local poster designer Galine Tumasyan.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions and Wavey gives the fans what they want. Big shoutout to James Wavey for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG

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James Wavey's Socials & Websites
Instagram: @james_wavey_music
Bandcamp: jameswavey.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7M3dH05rwEREHqVrawiN5p
James Wavey’s ‘Roses’ on Econo Jam Records: https://www.econojamrecords.com/products/james-wavey-roses-nm-nm-lp-brand-new
James Wavey’s ‘Snowy Beach’ on Dandy Boy Records: https://dandyboyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/snowy-beach

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Episode 29 – Harry Nordlinger // Cartoonist.

“One of the unexpected side effects of creating the BEDROOM™ Podcast is that I feel more tuned in than ever to the creative talent pool of the Bay Area - and it’s thriving. Sure, it may be more expensive than ever to live here (a topic for another day), but that very pressure of surviving and thriving as an artist creates star-studded, diamond-like talent. And trust me, we’ve got some seriously bright artists in the 7x7 and beyond.

One of these creative killers is my new friend - and now my personal favorite comic artist in San Francisco - Harry Nordlinger. For a couple of years, I’ve been admiring the hand-drawn and painted movie flyers for the Balboa Theater and 4 Star Theater. It turns out the flyers I’ve been so captivated by were mostly created by two artists: one named Trey Flanigan (who I definitely need to get on the pod), and today’s guest in the BEDROOM™ for episode #29 - the coolest cat in the Outer Avenues of the Richmond District - Harry Nordlinger.

Harry is a cartoonist and puts out a horror comic called Vacuum Decay, and I swear, it’s one of my new favorite things. I’ve never really thought of myself as a “comic person,” but this one has me reconsidering. I picked up some issues at Mission: Comics & Art, and I’m infatuated. Harry’s work is dark - both in theme and tone - high-contrast in its inking, raw, original, and filled with influences from filmmaking and fringe culture.

In this episode of BEDROOM™, Harry shares how he first got into making comics and the backstory of how his critically acclaimed horror anthology Vacuum Decay came to life. He gives insight into his working process, and we even get into a friendly debate about digital vs. analog art, comics, and inking. We talk shop about his tools of the trade, painting covers with gouache, and punk rock art icon Raymond Pettibon. Harry also drops some exclusive news about what to expect in Vacuum Decay Issue #8, as well as details on his current project, a comic called Lazer Quest. We touch on how many indie comic artists juggle day jobs to fund their work, and the challenges of balancing art-making with making rent.

From there, we dive into some listener-submitted questions - including one from comic artist and BEDROOM™ alum Emma Munger, and another from Ashley Graham (also a BEDROOM™ alum), Art Director at The Fillmore, along with her partner and Harry’s friend, Ryan Andersen.

I also ask Harry about his other comics, Shadows Over Springfield and Night Cruising, and he shares the backstories behind those projects. On top of that, Harry talks about his day job designing flyers and working as a projectionist at the beloved Balboa Theater in the Outer Richmond.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions and Harry gives the fans what they’re here for. Big shoutout to Harry Nordlinger for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG

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Harry Nordlinger's Socials & Websites
Harry's Instagram: @harrynordlinger
Vacuum Decay: www.vacuumdecay.com

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Episode 28 – Ashley Graham // Art Director at The Fillmore

“In San Francisco, first there was a guy named Bill Graham – ever heard of him? Famed concert promoter, legend of the city, basically responsible for so much of San Francisco’s iconic musical past. But fast-forward a few decades, and you know who holds one of the keys to the city’s scene now? Another Graham, the new homie, Ashley Graham, Art Director at The Fillmore Auditorium. Although there’s no familial relation to Bill, it’s kind of remarkable that they share a last name – and that both, in their own respective ways, have done their damn thing to shape the musical scene here in San Francisco.

In my opinion, Ashley’s role is vital. She’s shepherding the visuals that tie into the concerts at The Fillmore. You know those free posters you get after a show? Ashley’s the one in charge of finding the poster artists and working with them to make those prints a reality. So next time you see her on the street, definitely say thank you. If you’re unfamiliar with how legendary The Fillmore posters are, I definitely recommend giving this episode a listen. Creating a poster for The Fillmore is a dream job for any visual artist – and I’m lucky to have done a few myself. I’m stoked to share today’s episode with you, where we dive into that process and into Ashley’s world.

So much of the BEDROOM™ Podcast stems from my love of the arts, the Bay Area, and San Francisco – and Ashley hits all the marks when it comes to the kind of guests I’m looking to talk to. She’s kind, well-spoken, talented, and contributes a lot to the cultural scene of the city. Ashley fucking rips, and I’m glad to know her. Hell yeah Ashley!

In this episode of BEDROOM™, Ashley shares how she landed the job as Art Director of The Fillmore. We rewind back in time to talk about her Washington roots and what it’s been like working for Live Nation – and, at one point, working for the legendary Sasquatch Music Festival. We dive into poster talk, heavy – Ashley shares all the fun insider info about what it’s like being the official curator of all the Fillmore show posters. She talks about how she goes about choosing artists for a show, and how she balances the visual history of the storied Fillmore’s past while ushering in the Fillmore visuals of the future. She shares some fun behind-the-scenes info on the poster-making process and shouts out some of her favorite posters she’s worked on. From there, we get into some listener-submitted questions – one from fellow poster artist Fez Moreno and one from comic artist / illustrator and BEDROOM™ alum Emma Munger. Then we talk about her side hustle, Rewind Presents, which she runs with her friend Chloe. They screen films at the Roxie Theater often paired with drag shows, and Ashley shares more about that ongoing event series.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions – and Ashley gives the fans what they want. Big shoutout to Ashley Graham for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG

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Ashley Graham's Socials & Websites
Ashley's Instagram: @aaashleygraham
Rewind Presents' Instagram: @rewindpresentssf

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Episode 27 - The Breathing Room // San Francisco-based Band

“Sometimes I think about how lucky I am to be living in San Francisco and how with that fortune comes the added bonus of my creative friend group. For a city that’s supposedly got a “dying” art and music scene ( as defined by people who don’t actually live here ), I’m completely surrounded by a plethora of artists, all of which are just so kind, moral, wildly skilled, and beautifully unique people. My friends in The Breathing Room definitely hit all those marks – and then some. Each member of the band – Tori, Garrett, Sean, and Caleb – are such powerhouse musicians and just an overall solid humans. It’s been so fun watching their band grow, and I’m honored to have helped create some single art for them too. Having them on the pod has been a long time coming, and I’m stoked they finally came through to hang.

In this episode of BEDROOM™, The Breathing Room shares their band origin story, including the moment Tori Leonhardt – one of my favorite musical friends in the city – joined as their drummer. We talk about their shared love of basketball and their take on the current health of San Francisco’s music scene. We get into the nitty-gritty, and I get a little pushy grilling them on why mixing and mastering takes so long. We also dig into the role genre plays in the age of the algorithm. Later, BEDROOM™ alum Nico Peña ( of the band PEÑA ) drops in with a listener-submitted question. The band breaks down their new song “Blue” and how it came to be, shares some of their favorite shows they’ve played, and gives us a glimpse into what’s coming next for The Breathing Room.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and The Breathing Room gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to The Breathing Room for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG

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The Breathing Room's Socials & Websites
Instagram: @thebreathingroomca
Website: thebreathingroom.bandcamp.com

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Episode 26 - Cheyne Ellett // Artist.

“Cheyne Ellett, Ellett Cheyne – backwards or forwards, no matter how you say it, the man exudes talent and brings a straight up unique and original vision to his art. Cheyne has been holding it down in Pomona for years and is one of a handful of my Southern California visual artist homies. He’s got a great vibe and so does the art he makes. It’s colorful, energetic, fun, and bursting with life. I’m hella hyped on this dude – hyped on his art, hyped on his love of Blink-182 and he just embodies the kind of artist I admire: someone who works across different mediums and carries their voice clearly throughout each one. In a world full of copycats, Cheyne is truly one of one. Anyone who knows him or his work loves him for exactly that. Go Cheyne, go!

In this episode of BEDROOM™, Cheyne shares why he started making art in the first place and how he approaches his multi-faceted creative process – transitioning from mediums like painting and illustration to sculpture, murals, and installations. He talks about how he got into public art and mural making, and how that field has opened many doors to help fund his creative lifestyle and fuel his love of community. We talk about how physically draining the act of painting murals can be. We discuss burnout, and a recent installation he did called Overtime at Third Street Gallery. Cheyne reflects on how his colorful work is a direct response to the meek world we’ve inherited. He shares his dream skate company collab, and we wrap up by talking about his upcoming group show that he curated at The Language Mobilization Factory in Sierra Madre. It’s called All Together Now – a reminder that during dark times, we’ve got to celebrate the good things, like community and art gatherings. The show opens on June 14th and runs until July 5th.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and Cheyne gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to Cheyne Ellett for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG
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Cheyne Ellett's Socials & Websites
Instagram: @ellettcheyne
Website: www.ellettcheyne.com

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Episode 25 - Anthony Ferraro // Musician.

“His name is Anthony Ferraro – but a lot of people in the Bay call him Tony Peppers. He’s got a very successful musical act, band, moniker – whatever you want to call it – that goes by the name Astronauts Etc. But maybe you’re into the DJ or rave scene and you know him as Tony MF. Me? I’m just gonna call him the new homie.

You see, Anthony – aka Tony, aka the new homie – is someone I’ve seen around for years. Though “seen” might be a bit misleading here. Anthony plays in my absolute favorite Bay Area-based band: Toro y Moi. For years, I watched him perform, live from my computer screen, thanks to a Toro y Moi concert called Live at Trona that I obsessively had on repeat a couple years back. Fast-forward a few years from there, I started realizing some of my friends were mutuals with Anthony. Fast-forward a few more, and I finally met him – along with his amazingly talented filmmaker wife Samantha Sartor – at the 4 Star Theater during a Scorsese double-feature on a Sunday afternoon. We chopped it up, became internet friends and now, we’re IRL friends. And today, y’all get to witness our first long-form conversation. Let me tell you – it was a good one. He’s definitely the new homie.

Anthony is a wildly talented career musician. He’s traveled the world on tour, studied at UC Berkeley, lives in Vallejo, is about to open a bar, has great taste, and an even better voice. I’m stoked to share our little convo with you today.

In this episode of BEDROOM™, Anthony talks about getting into music at a young age in Orange County and how he eventually made his move to the Bay. He shares about his college years and the key moments that led to him becoming a full-time musician. He talks about joining Chaz Bear’s musical project Toro y Moi, and what it's been like to play and tour with them over the last 12 years. We also dive into his solo projects – most notably Astronauts Etc. – and his more instrumental work under his full name. Anthony answers some listener-submitted questions – one from fellow East Bay musician and BEDROOM™ alum Hannah Van Loon (Tanukichan), and another from legendary film editor Caleb Stumpfl. He talks about making his piano-based album Gestures and shares some exciting news about the next phase of that project. We also get into the work he’s done composing for filmmakers like Tyler McPherron, Mancy Gant, and 26 Aries, and what he loves about creating music for film. Then, we dive into one of my favorite topics when talking to musicians: record labels – and what role they play in the modern era. Hint: I’m not the biggest fan.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and Anthony gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to Anthony Ferraro for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG
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Anthony Ferraro's Socials & Websites
Instagram: @tonysimage
Website: tony.news
Bandcamp: aetc.bandcamp.com

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Episode 24 - Emma Munger // Illustrator. Cartoonist.

“Emma Munger is one hell of a talented artist, and if you aren’t already following her on Instagram, you definitely should be - she’s one of my favorite follows. Go check out her work now. I’ll wait. No, really, go now... Okay, so I don’t always start these little diary entries on BEDROOM™ by shamelessly plugging people’s work, but I find it necessary for y’all to understand her level of visual talent and unique vision. It’s certified real trap shit, for real. Bangers only. True visual treats. 100% game, hard in the paint, true Emma Munger gang shit. Okay, I’m fanning, but as Emma would say… I digress.

For those of you who don’t know, Emma used to live in San Francisco but now lives in Joshua Tree. She’s known for her sassy pin-up drawings of her favorite pop culture characters, her amazing comics (which are my personal favorite), and the fact that she’s a top-tier fan of Frasier – like, probably a bigger Frasier fan than anyone you know. Wild. She’s created work for brands like Pottery Barn Kids and Comedy Central, designed bookplates for publishing giants like Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster, and to me – most legendarily – she used to work at Comix Experience here in San Francisco. She’s a fun hang, with a vibrant personality, and just an overall really pleasant and cool human.

In this episode of BEDROOM™, Emma and I talk about how our respective illustration processes have changed since acquiring iPads. We dive into the slippery topic of Instagram and how social media can be a freaking scam for us artist folk. Emma shares personal stories about how even going viral sometimes doesn't lead to more work - so we ask ourselves: what’s the point of these apps? Emma also shares her love of drawing people, and we discuss her illustrated pin-ups. We dive into her work with the Balboa Theater in San Francisco and also go deep into Emma’s love of comics and her background in narrative work. Emma even answers a listener-submitted question from the one and only BEDROOM™ mutual friend, the artist and author, Adam JK.

Finally, after all that, we wrap up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions and Emma gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to Emma Munger for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLDWIDE PEACE!” – PSG
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Emma Munger's Socials & Websites
Instagram: @honeymungerdontcare
Website: www.emmamunger.com

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