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Episode 160 - Stephanie Marlow (At Home)

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This week on Talking to Ghosts we have Stephanie Marlow! Stephanie is an independent PR professional and one of our most frequent contacts! She works with labels like The Flenser and Dais Records to promote new releases and tours for recents guests like: Elizabeth Colour Wheel, Jacob Bannon, and Drowse. We talked about a day in the life of a PR person, working with artists during a global pandemic, and why Road Burn Festival is so special.

“At Home” is a version of the podcast that is being recorded and released during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please forgive our audio quality and the awkward conversation, I think you understand why it had to be this way.

Talking to Ghosts is produced and recorded by Michael Kurt and Wes Mueller. Our fantastic 5-year cover art was made by Alicia Gaines (of the band Ganser, who have a new album available for pre-order!).  

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Episode 159 - Jon Raymond (At Home)

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This week on the show we have author and screenwriter Jon Raymond. Originally scheduled to meet up with Jon as part of the Portland International Film Festival, we caught up instead from our homes to talk his new film First Cow (Directed by Kelly Reichardt, A24), radical adaptations of novels into scripts, and Portland Art History in the 1990s.

First Cow is on hold at the moment, but you can check out some of the other Kelly Reichardt collaboration films: Night Moves, Meek’s Cutoff, and Wendy & Lucy.

We also received a voicemail from our good friends from the band So Sensitive!

“At Home” is a version of the podcast that is being recorded and released during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please forgive our audio quality and the awkward conversation, I think you understand why it had to be this way.

Talking to Ghosts is produced and recorded by Michael Kurt and Wes Mueller. Our fantastic 5-year cover art was made by Alicia Gaines (of the band Ganser, who have a new album coming!).

Episode 158 - Aviator (At Home)

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This week on Talking to Ghosts we talk to our friends from the band Aviator! (again, again). We caught up about our new lifestyles, wrestling without a crowd, and who the hell knows what else. It's a long one.

Also! We got a really nice voicemail from our friend Rodney Anonymous. 

“At Home” is a version of the podcast that is being recorded and released during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please forgive our audio quality and the awkward conversation, I think you understand why it had to be this way.

Talking to Ghosts is produced and recorded by Michael Kurt and Wes Mueller. Our fantastic 5-year cover art was made by Alicia Gaines (of the band Ganser, who have a new album coming!).

Haven’t heard Aviator? Where have you been?

Episode 157 - Ganser (At Home)

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This week on Talking to Ghosts we have the return of one of our favorite bands, Ganser. Back in 2016, Ganser came to Portland for the Out From The Shadows festival and we loved talking to them. Since then, we’ve travelled to Chicago for a number of reasons and have always tried to meet up with them. Like many bands, their tour schedule, jobs, and lives have been impacted by the novel Corona virus outbreak. We talked about their lives in isolation, making music videos, and how nice it will be to play shows again (once it’s safe). 

“At Home” is a version of the podcast that is being recorded and released during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please forgive our audio quality and the awkward conversation, I think you understand why it had to be this way.

Talking to Ghosts is produced and recorded by Michael Kurt and Wes Mueller. Our fantastic 5-year cover art was made by Alicia Gaines, who was on this episode!

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Episode 156 - PIFF2020 Roudup

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This week on Talking to Ghosts we talk about our experience at the Portland International Film Festival (before half of it was cancelled by COVID-19). We break down our thoughts on each film we saw, and our festival experience overall. To check out the film trailers, or descriptions, check out this list from the PIFF website.

Through this tough time, we will continue to podcast and get guests on the show, even if it is remotely. Please stay safe. 

Talking to Ghosts is produced and recorded by Michael Kurt and Wesley Mueller. Our 5-year cover art is by the fantastic Alicia Gaines (of the band Ganser). 

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Episode 155 - Clamber

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This week on Talking to Ghosts we have the multi-talented artist Clamber! We talk about their theory of Non-Places, growing up with computers and homemade electronics, and creating temporary identities. Clamber has many current projects and works to archive places and times before they disappear. To keep current on Clamber’s projects, visit their official website or for the strictly musical, check out their bandcamp.

Talking to Ghosts is produced and recorded by Michael Kurt and Wes Mueller. Our wonderful 5-year cover art is by Alicia Gaines (of the band Ganser, on tour now!).

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Episode 154 - Thief

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This week on Talking to Ghosts we talked to Thief! D. Neal tells us about finding the hammered dulcimer in a Swedish instrument museum, forming the sound for Thief after Botanist, and the influence of Greek Orthodox on the band image and sound.

Thief has a new album out now on Prophecy Productions called Map of Lost Keys.

Talking to Ghosts is recorded and produced by Michael Kurt and Wesley Mueller. Our fantastic 5-year cover art was done by Alicia Gaines (of Ganser).

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Episode 153 - Dolphin Midwives

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This week on Talking to Ghosts we have experimental musician and artist Dolphin Midwives! We talk about experimental music performance, the process of creating and performing Dröna Choir, and the background of her Variform Gallery piece “Break: Preparations for the Apocalypse”.

Dolphin Midwives is best found on her official website. 

Talking to Ghosts is produced and recorded by Michael Kurt and Wesley Mueller. For more episodes and content, please visit our official website. Our fantastic 5-year cover art is by Alicia Gaines. 

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Episode 152 - Crystal Quartez

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This week on Talking to Ghosts we have Crystal Quartez! Crystal is a multimedia artist, teacher, and musician in Portland. We talked about going from student to teacher, sound art in Portland, and Marina Abramovic.

Crystal’s debut full length album “Causal Loop” will be out Friday January 31st, 2020 from Beacon Sound. The record release show in Portland will be at Holocene on Thurs. Jan 30th, 2020.

Talking to Ghosts is produced and recorded by Michael Kurt and Wes Mueller. Our 5-year cover art was made by the wonderful Alicia Gaines (from the band Ganser).

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Episode 149 - Marlowe Dobbe

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This week on the podcast we have Marlowe Dobbe! Marlowe is an animator and illustrator in Portland who works at Rose City Games and recently was part of the Dicey Dungeons team! We talked about idea generation, giving bad ideas space, and the making of Dicey Dungeons.

You can find all of Marlowe’s work on her official website. Dicey Dungeons is available on Steam and Itch.io now and we highly recommend checking it out! Also, look out for Marlowe’s talk at next year’s GDC!

Talking to Ghosts is produced and recorded by Michael Kurt and Wesley Mueller. Our great 5-year anniversary cover is by Alicia Gaines (of the band Ganser).

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Episode 148 - Actors

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This week on the podcast we interviewed Jason Corbett from Actors! We talked about their very long tour schedule, how to keep the shows good, and Transcendental Meditation.

Actors debut album is available from Artoffact Records, and you can find Jason’s other projects at Jacknife Sound.

Talking to Ghosts is recorded and produced by Michael Kurt and Wes Mueller. Our fantastic 5-year Anniversary artwork was done by Alicia Gaines (of the band Ganser).

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Episode 147 - Panther Modern

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This week on the podcast we have the LA-based electro-techno-futurist project Panther Modern. We talk to Brady Keehn about his work in the band Sextile, transitioning to the Panther Modern sound, and how to use AR and AI technologies in art. 

Panther Modern has an EP out now called "Los Angeles 2020." 

Talking to Ghosts is recorded and produced by Michael Kurt and Wes Mueller. Our wonderful 5-year anniversary cover art was done by Alicia Gaines of the band Ganser.

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Episode 146 - Art Museums and Self Promotion

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This week on Talking to Ghosts we have no guest! We talk to each other about all the new stuff we have out now or coming up including a new EP from The Blood of Others, the new Telekon Compilation, a game experience Wes made and the movie trailer Michael made music for called Scare Me. Wes went to Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art recently and tells Michael about the cool stuff they saw. 

There are a limited number of SØLVE / The Blood of Others cassette left for online sale through the I Die: You Die bandcamp.

This podcast is recorded and produced by Michael Kurt and Wesley Mueller. 

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Episode 145 - Vouna

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This week on the podcast we interviewed the solo blackened doom project Vouna. We talked to Yianna Bekris about forest ecology, a unique greek synthesizer, and playing squats in Greece. 

Vouna's debut self titled album is out now on Bandcamp.

Talking to Ghost is produced and recorded by Michael Kurt and Wesley Mueller. Our fantastic 5-year cover art is by Alicia Gaines of the band Ganser.

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Episode 144 - Incredible Doom

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This week on the podcast we talked to Matthew Bogart and Jesse Holden, creators of the comic Incredible Doom! We talked about the behind the scenes work that goes into making the comic, finding the emotional core of the story, and about the early internet. 

You can read Incredible Doom online for free right now, or subscribe to their Patreon for a lot of exclusive content and physical editions. Physical editions are also available here. 

Talking to Ghosts is recorded and produced by Michael Kurt and Wes Mueller. Our fantastic 5-year anniversary cover art is by Alicia Gaines (of the band Ganser). 

EPISODE 143 - Nina Freeman & Jake Jefferies

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This week on Talking to Ghosts we have Nina Freeman and Jake Jefferies! We talked to them about their fantastic new game We Met In May, game jams and fine art in New York, and scary games!

We Met In May is a game you should definitely check out if you like personal, fun games.

Talking to Ghosts is recorded and produced by Michael Kurt and Wes Mueller. Our fantastic 5-Year Anniversary art is by Alicia Gaines (from the band Ganser).

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Episode 142 - Jet Shea

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This week on the podcast we have musician and artist Jet Shea! We talked about getting started in noise projects, traveling the US on a motorcycle, and what led them to Dire Trine and ultimately the solo project. 

You can find Jet Shea's first EP on Soundcloud.

Talking to Ghosts is recorded and produced by Michael Kurt and Wes Mueller. The 5-year anniversary cover art is by the wonderful Alicia Gaines of the band Ganser. 

Also! Hit us up with your summer stories over at the Contact page.

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Episode 141 - Elizabeth Colour Wheel

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This week on Talking to Ghosts we have the emotional doom band Elizabeth Colour Wheel! We talked about living and working in DIY spaces, finding your own politics in DIY, and being careful and respectful of the emotional strength the band puts out. 

Elizabeth Colour Wheel have a debut album out now on The Flenser called "Nocebo." Lane is also featured on the new Drowse Mini-LP, which is available for pre-order. 

Talking to Ghosts is produced and recorded by Michael Kurt and Wes Mueller. Our wonderful 5-year anniversary cover art is by Alicia Gaines of the band Ganser. 

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