Art School Taught Me

Art School Taught Me is back with a Halloween Special Episode! We're sorry about sound issue with The Other Guy's mic. We found out about it after we recorded. We hope you enjoy the spooky soundboard at least.

Episode 112: "A Park Ranking Podcast."

March 02, 2020 14:01 - 57 minutes - 46.4 MB

We rank local parks on this one.

Episode 111: "Shut Up, Brian. That's Why Your Dad Left."

February 17, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

This episode was recorded at the Radar Base.

Episode 110: "I Also Live in USA"

February 10, 2020 13:14 - 53 minutes - 42.6 MB

Long time, no upload. On this episode Cris and Laurens take the show to the park. Listen to them talk about Martha Stewart, screenwriting, getting sick, K-BBQ, Parasite, and USA.

Episode 109: The Boys Are Back In Town

December 02, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 240 MB

This episode is too long.

Episode 108: DIANA

October 28, 2019 12:05 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

On this episode, Laurens chats with QC-based graphic designer Diana. They talk about Manila, design, Shakespeare, fitness, and isaw. This one's quite a ride.

Episode 107: ANDY

October 21, 2019 12:01 - 42 minutes - 32.8 MB

For the Season 2 finale, we sit down with multi-hyphenate photographer, Andy to talk about her work and her experience navigating the competitive industry, in an age where everyone is a self-proclaimed photographer.

Episode 106: GAB & DERALD

October 14, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

On this episode of Art School Taught Me, we sit down with film photographers Gab and Derald of Thirty-Five Studio. We talk about their decision to start a YouTube channel together focused on film photography and the outlet it has allowed for them to explore their interests in the art.

Episode 105: JORGE

October 07, 2019 12:00 - 59 minutes - 46.2 MB

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Episode 104: JULIA

September 30, 2019 03:21 - 59 minutes - 46.4 MB

Hello! Julia joins us to on this episode to talk about modelling, social media culture, and her experience navigating the industry. We continue on to chat about the beauty standard, freelance work, signing under an agency, and model associations. Julia also talks about her online vintage shop Fits Ya Good and her affinity for vintage clothing and specialty items and how we should all move away from fast fashion. Make sure to check out Fits Ya Good's event this Friday, October 4th at Dulo MNL...

Episode 103: ISABELLE

September 23, 2019 12:00 - 46 minutes - 36.6 MB

On this episode we sit down with Isabelle of Fools & Foes and chat about the local band scene. She talks about what it's like as a female musician here in the Philippines as well as the band's history and being labeled "Math Rock." Our conversation also touches briefly on her secret love for writing fiction and her reluctance on sharing her work because she feels it's not good enough. The band's creative process is also explored and Isabelle shares how each member contributes to the music. On...

Episode 102: RANIEL

September 17, 2019 07:10 - 1 hour - 123 MB

First thing's first, I'd like to apologize about the sudden jump in audio around the 50 minute mark, I fucked up and had the wrong settings on the recorder. Which I'm real bummed out about because I've been looking forward to this episode for almost 10 months now. On this episode I sit down with Raniel of Wednesday. He was actually the first person I met when I first got here. This meeting was the catalyst to this whole series actually. For this episode we talk about Wednesday, the importanc...

Episode 101: LOIS

September 09, 2019 12:02 - 45 minutes - 36.7 MB

The goal for this season is to branch out into a more broad spectrum of thought and conversations. And one way we're attempting to achieve that is by inviting guest who are involved in more esoteric activities. This episode is a prime example of that. We sit down with Lois, the Millennial Manghuhula. She talks us through what tarot really is and dispels many of the misconceptions surrounding it. Prior to recording she did a reading for Laurens and what he found most fascinating about the exp...

Episode 100: THX

September 02, 2019 12:00 - 12 minutes - 10 MB

Listen to Laurens lose his mind as he struggles to articulate his thoughts.

Episode 99: ICE & THERESE

August 26, 2019 12:03 - 45 minutes - 34.9 MB

On this episode of the show, we sit down with Ice & Therese of Welcome to the Struggle; a newly founded streetwear brand here in Manila. We discuss the struggles of pursuing dreams and the hardships that go hand in hand with putting yourself out there, specifically within a creative field. I wanted to have them on the show because I thought their perspective was quite unique. You often find interviews of brands that are already established and have a history; Welcome to the Struggle on the o...

Episode 98: PERRY

August 19, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

On the show this week we have Perry, a manila-based photographer. We talk about his fascination with Japanese photographers like Masahisa Fukase and Nobuyoshi Araki and how they influence and inspire his own creative philosophy and process when taking photographs. Aside from photography, we talk a bit about the Japanese anime JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

Episode 97: AALIYAH

August 12, 2019 12:00 - 49 minutes - 94.3 MB

On this episode of Art School Taught Me, we talk with multi-medium creative and aspiring fashion designer Aaliyah. We go in depth on the entire creative process; from the initial conceptualization and theme, to inspirations, materials, and techniques required to produce an overall aesthetically cohesive collection. Aaliyah on her collection: "It all started with the word “blue” and the many visuals that are attached to it. Each person would think of different things depending on their indivi...

Episode 96: RAXENNE

August 05, 2019 12:00 - 39 minutes - 74 MB

Today on Art School Taught Me, we talk with graphic designer and illustrator Raxenne of Plus 63 Design Co. We chat about her illustration process, design inspirations, her affinity for flora and fauna and how she incorporates it into her signature illustrative style. We also discuss at length Hydra Design Group and the four companies that make it up.

Episode 95: DOMINIC

July 29, 2019 12:00 - 50 minutes - 96.1 MB

Hi! On today's episode we sit down with the talented musician and producer Dominic aka MOKUA. We talk about production. Needing to have a day job. Design work. Films. We also delve into our thoughts on CHVRCHES' discography and out common disdain for their third LP. It was a good episode overall despite the technical difficulties. Enjoy!

Episode 94: PAMCY

July 22, 2019 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Hello! On this episode I sit down and chat with DJ/Producer Pamcy! We talk about production, her musical influences, volunteering, and her upcoming album BINIBINI, releasing July 30th. Though an introvert, Pamcy loves the feeling of playing in front of people. We also briefly touch on her collaborative project DanCy with her friend Dani who plays live drums to accompany Pamcy's sets. A bit of an oversight on my part as I should've had Dani on this episode as well. Oops.

Episode 93: ARTS

July 15, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

On this episode we sit down with architect Arts of One Zero Design Co. He talks about how geometry influenced his design style. He invited us to his studio in Escolta where we recorded this episode. Just with the short period of timeI had talking with him, I could feel the sense of drive and passion he has for this city; the yearning for a better Manila. We discuss the city's lack of inspired architecture specifically in the CBDs and what we can do to revive the Manila's cultural identity. ...

Episode 92: HIKARU

July 08, 2019 12:00 - 56 minutes - 105 MB

We're back! After an almost 2 month hiatus, Art School Taught Me returns with Season 2 of Conversations with Creatives here in Manila. On this episode we sit down with aspiring photographer and filmmaker, Hix. We discuss her views on film vs. digital photography, as well as her recent shift into filmmaking. Our conversation covers most aspects of production from writing to directing to producing. Aside from Pinterest, she reveals that random word generators are often sources of inspiration w...

Episode 91: MEATFIST

April 22, 2019 12:39 - 1 hour - 121 MB

How does it feel to return to somewhere you have never been? This is the overarching theme of Meatfist's thesis; an introspective exploration on the identity people that have grown up outside of their birth country and inevitably feel like outsiders when they return. We kept it focused; discussing only a select few topics. Thanks for listening!

Episode 90: MAC & CZAE

April 15, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Episode 90 focuses on the Internet. Mac (Asshulz) and Czae (Crispy Panda) are multidisciplinary artists from LB who use the Internet to their advantage. In this age of instant and unlimited information, we often take for granted the resources available to us and fail to use them to their fullest. Sitting down with these two, I've grown to understand how much of a role the Internet plays on modern creatives. Mac is a multi-disciplinarian to say the least. He has his hand in many creative fiel...

Episode 89: YASSIE

April 08, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Meow! This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with the 2018 Philippines Coffee in Good Spirits Champion and cat lover, Yassie! As someone new to the Third Wave coffee scene, this was a particularly informative and educational episode. Yassie takes us on her coffee journey starting from the beginning, working at Caffe Bene then moving to Toby's Estate and then for the last four years at The Curator. She gives insightful information about the competitive coffee scene and how the process...

Episode 88: ANDI

April 01, 2019 13:22 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

On this episode of Art School Taught Me, I sit down with Visual Artist/DJ Andi! As per usual, the conversation jumps sporadically from topic to topic ranging from how creative courses are taught here in Manila to breaking into the DJ scene to the trauma of Catholic school to not putting out your own work in fear of being judged by your peers. We even briefly talk about about ghosts. I ask Andi to explain more about what transit records exactly is and she compares the company's model to that o...

Episode 87: GABY & IRIS

March 18, 2019 15:19 - 1 hour - 138 MB

Hi! It took a while, but we did it. I finally managed to get some filmmakers on the show! On this episode we delve into all things film; from the process of making one to the experience of watching one. We tackle the topic of cinema from all sides; beginning with our opinion on remakes then shifting to some of our favorite films. Then the discussion takes a turn and we really get into the generation-defining, late 2000s pop culture behemoth that was The Twilight Saga. We never got too deep in...

Episode 86: JAVIER

March 11, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

The experimentation continues. Today's setting: Toby's Estate. Today's guest: Javier aka Lui. aka Papa Jawnz aka rocket_fries. On this episode, Javier shares how he got into music and we delve deeper into Manila's DJ scene. We also touch on Transit, Cosmic Sonic Arts, Fête de la Musique, and local Filipino streetwear brands. Towards the latter end of the episode we get into clothing and fashion and recount some regrettable purchases in the past. Excuse the technical difficulties. I'm not t...

Episode 85: BEA

March 04, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

I decided to start this one from the clap as to quickly immerse you, the listener, into the sporadic and often times loud episode. Bea and I cover a wide array of topics ranging from her modeling experience to teaching to illustration art to k-pop to gory movies like the Saw franchise and The Human Centipede. We recorded this episode at Yardstick Coffee on a particularly busy time of day. At this point you all should know what to expect when it comes to the quality of the recording environme...

Episode 84: AGU & DANA

February 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MB

Today we find ourselves in Alabang. Joining me on this episode is graphic designer and animator Agu as well as illustrator and industrial designer Dana! This episode tackles a plethora of topics ranging from animation to package design to that one time that one dude cut off three of his fingers in shop class. All of this quality conversation in a not so ideal recording environment.

EP 083 - TAMIA

February 18, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB

Another week, another episode! This time we have the very talented Tamia AKA Grrl Cloud on the show! We talk in depth about her origin stories as a musician and film photographer. We also geek out about our mutual admiration for Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love. Around the 14:30 mark, Tamia mentions a gig she recently had at Grrl Gang's anniversary; however what she was actually referring to was The Male Gaze's anniversary! I also incorrectly credited Steven Spielberg for making A New Ho...

Episode 82: NICO

February 11, 2019 13:00 - 49 minutes - 39 MB

Back-to-back episodes at Poison Coffee & Doughnuts! Where's the sponsorship? The background noise on this one is a bit loud. Sorry. On this episode, I talk with portrait photographer Nico about social media fame, the art world, and Superbad. I also attempt to recall a this quote from Picasso, "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." but totally fuck it up.

Episode 81: ELLY

February 04, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

Location: Poison Coffe & Doughnuts. Guest: Ellyphant. Elly is a multidisciplinary artist based in Makati. Her photographs have been published on multiple blogs and magazines, including Scout and Pulp Magazine. Her illustrations have been showcased internationally in Japan. She also did calligraphy work for Louis Vuitton Philippines.

Episode 80: MARIAN

January 29, 2019 06:03 - 52 minutes - 41.1 MB

This is the fifth installment in the series. It is also a #MILESTONE! On this episode, I sit down with multimedia artist Marian aka the PINK KOMIKERA herself! We talk about the local indie comics as well as that one night she and her work friends "ended up crashing a movie shoot at this sketchy alleyway where there was a costume shop and guys chopping lechon." Take a listen. It's a fun one!

Episode 79: MOE

January 21, 2019 13:00 - 59 minutes - 45.7 MB

On this episode of Art School Taught Me, I sit down with DJ/Producer y o u n g s l e e p y b o i and we discuss the current landscape of music here in the Philippines. We also delve into his creative process and artistic growth s a producer and DJ, beginning with Vaporwave then shifting to Future Funk and then eventually Chill, Lo-Fi beats. We also talk briefly about coffee.

Episode 78: ABES

January 14, 2019 14:00 - 58 minutes - 43.1 MB

For the third installment of the series, I sit down with photographer Abes and discuss his photography and wheatpaste project "If These Walls Could Talk." Enjoy!

Episode 77: MARZ

December 31, 2018 13:55 - 59 minutes - 112 MB

On the second installment of the Manila series, I sit down with Arts & Lifestyle Writer and Eraser Stamp Artist Marz at Panaderya Toyo.

Episode 76: ROBY & JOEY

December 24, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Hello! It's been a while. I apologize. But at last, the first episode of the Manila series is live! I knew that during my time here I wanted to produce some episodes for the podcast. And I knew that I didn't want to them to be same nonsensical content that you're all too familiar with. I've been working hard on getting in contact with creatives from all around the city. The last few weeks has been hectic, to say the least. This is a more serious take on Art School Taught Me. This series focu...

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