The Higher Ground Podcast
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -"Higher Ground" with Jeremy and Jose is the podcast that combines 2 seemingly dichotomous viewpoints & experiences, 1 from a talented artist and the other from an analytical engineer, and finds commonality and perspective around a myriad of topics. Come hang out with Jeremy & Jose and join in their stream of consciousness all in the attempt to further expand their understanding of art and the human experience.
Jeremy: @lordjerm
Jose: @boomditty
www.theunfinearts.com
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Episodes
The Lost Damian Episode
April 09, 2022 03:19 - 1 hour - 155 MBHI WE'RE STILL HERE! We know we haven't been uploading recently but wanted to drop this episode we recorded a while back because we do love it. It is featuring a very special guest, Jose's partner, Damian Benoit! We hope you love it and we hope to be posting regularly again very soon <3 In the meantime, let us know in the comments what topics you'd like for us to discuss! Chat very soon, pals. Jer & Jose
Learning Is What The Cool Kids Do
January 20, 2022 21:45 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBFirst episode of the new year! Welcome back, pals! When was the last time you learned something new? In this weeks episode, we talk about learning and professional-ish development in adulthood and tough it can be to manage. In true pod fashion, we go off on tangents about MGK, The Beatles, Airplanes, and Mt. Everest. Both of us have been spending lots of time learning and upskilling. Jer is back in school this year for an Arts Degree and I am working on some professional development init...
The Lost Christmas Episode
January 11, 2022 18:28 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBHAPPY NEW YEAR, PALS! We hope you all had a relaxing and energizing holiday season. If you didn't, well.. join the club. This is the episode we recorded on Christmas Eve while we were doing some last-minute Christmas shopping and it just got lost in the hustle and bustle of the holidays. In this episode, we provide commentary on what we're seeing while I drove and then picked up some Turkey Dinner flavoured ice cream. Enjoy and we're so excited to be back with new episodes. Love ya! @boom...
91% Done The Year
December 02, 2021 20:24 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBHey PALS! Hope your week is going well. We are about 91% done the year and so we thought it would be fitting to go through a booklet called, YearCompass. This is not sponsored at all but it is this online resource you can download where it asks you specific questions about the year that is ending in the hopes that you reflect and then some questions for the upcoming year. Hang out and listen to what we have thought about this past year and what we are hoping to see for ourselves in 2022. F...
HOW YOU DUNE?
November 25, 2021 20:56 - 1 hour - 113 MBHey pals!! Welcome back to another episode. This week we discuss the new movie Dune and how it has quickly become OUR FAVOURITE MOVIE and why everyone needs to go see it. Not sponsored but we wish it was. We also highlight some of our upcoming launches for Black Friday, Cyber Monday weekend. We will be updating our website with Jer's new designs and apparel pieces. Keep an eye out on www.theunfinearts.com! @lordjerm @boomditty
Shitty Week, Still Alive + Sneak Peak of The Unfine Arts Drop!
November 17, 2021 21:33 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBWe made it to episode 10!! Hey pals. We're so glad you're here with us still or if you're new, welcome! This week we start the episode off on a tangent about Marvel and movies we've seen lately. We then have a sneak peak into what we have planned for The Unfine Arts and our upcoming new merch designs for BFCM weekend. We then get derailed by Jose who just needs to vent about having a shitty week. It's that time of year when seasonal depression can really kick in which can only be magnified...
Getting Better Every Day
November 10, 2021 17:38 - 53 minutes - 72.8 MBEpisode 9! Welcome back, pals. This week is all about growth and the art of starting over with our favourite board games as an appetizer. What is it like to perceive your value as an individual in a specific area but then have all of that taken away? And how do you move forward and continue with your passion? We also dive more into why it is we're doing a podcast and what we believe The Unfine Arts is all about. Join us this week as we share more of ourselves with all of you :) @lordjerm...
What Is The Unfine Arts?
November 03, 2021 22:24 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBWe're back!! After a very short break, Jeremy and Jose are back with their first episode of a month-long series where they dive into their company, The Unfine Arts. In this first episode, we discover how Jeremy came up with the name, how his love for art started and their shared experiences with previous entrepreneurial ventures. Also, Jose shares his very first e-commerce business, The Fuck Store. Tune in! @lordjerm @boomditty
Zodiac Signs + Killers
October 13, 2021 18:42 - 1 hour - 101 MBAUDIO ISSUES: Yes, there's a slight echo and we tried to fix it as much as we could but there is still some weird echo with one of the mics. We know what went wrong and this will never happen again. We r sorry. Just think of it as a spooky creative choice :) Welcome back to Higher Ground, episode 7! In this episode, we dive into the mysterious and elusive nature of The Zodiac Killer, the most famous unsolved murder case in American history. We looked into how he taunted local authorities an...
Dreams, Fears, & Nightmares
October 07, 2021 16:44 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week's episode is the beginning of our October topics around Halloween and horror. Find out why Jose is afraid of the tooth fairy and the scary dream he had last week that somehow connects to a recent tragedy. We also dive into Jeremy's favourite horror movies and his relationship with certain recurring dream sequences. And as always, we go on a tangent about our digital footprint and if these massive tech conglomerates are the real monsters we need to fear in today's society? Come ha...
Last Names, Dante's Inferno, & Sexual Awakenings
September 29, 2021 20:10 - 1 hour - 102 MBIf you've ever wondered what your last name means or reminisce about the beginning of your sexual awakening then this episode may or may not be for you. This week, we dive into the history of the Richardson & De Guzman last name, talk about channel 32, IYKYK, and give some movie suggestions that we've been obsessed with since birth. Come hang :)
WTF is the Met Gala?!
September 22, 2021 19:48 - 1 hour - 127 MBIn episode 4, we dive into the recently held Met Gala to provide our unsolicited commentary on the theme, specific looks that we saw, and the overall fashion industry. We also find ourselves getting into separate tangents like our drag names and Christian weddings. Listen in and join this OFF THE RAILS episode :) LOVE YA
Selfish Introspective Dancing White Chicks
September 15, 2021 19:07 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBTHIS WEEK. We spend a chill hour talking about getting COVID tested, feeling like a recluse, and then getting super introspective. How do we deal with feeling selfish and analyzing our own lives? How do we grow and find solutions in our every day lives? We also dive into the masterpiece that is White Chicks and how both of us took dance classes growing up. We also get a sneak peak into Jer's new comic book! COME HANG.
INTERSECTIONALITY / HIP - HOP / .. what is important now?
September 08, 2021 18:33 - 1 hour - 97 MBIn this episode, we talk about the importance of understanding intersectionality, brief events in hip-hop, and how we focus on what is important now as creatures of habit.
The Origins
September 01, 2021 05:57 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn our first episode, we take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about our humble beginnings. Jer, a budding artist managing the daily struggles of working in the service industry and balancing his love for music and art. Jose, a closeted engineer trying to shift his professional career and sneak out of the rat race.