Episodes 102
Avg. Duration 1h 16m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Jan 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Blind Shovel is an arts and music podcast hosted by designer Michael Olivo. The show is focused on interviewing emerging and established creators about their inspirations, process, and maturation. Released every Tuesday night at 8pm EST.

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Recent Episodes

Brad Hock - On "How to Bake a Breadling"

May 29, 2026 1h 21m

A famished Blind Shovel, back from a full year's absence, this time we bring back the great Brad Hock. We discuss his 2025 book release "How to Bake a Breadling" out now via Hollow Press."How to Bake…

Jonny Negron - Digitalis & A Pair of Levi's

May 14, 2025 55m

A moonlit Blind Shovel, this time with painter and cartoonist Jonny Negron. We discuss the beauty and drag of comics, painting, night-life, depicting the contemporary world, and much more.Jonny's…

Josh Ottum - Sweating It Out & Our Rote Skills

Apr 29, 2025 1h 21m

A long-awaited Blind Shovel, this time with musician and scholar Josh Ottum. We discuss surprising productivity, child-rearing, his approach to teaching, industriousness, and much more.Josh's…

Red Nose Studio - Living Illustration & The Three Marchers

Mar 05, 2025 59m

A Blind Shovel in the round, this time with seasoned illustrator Red Nose Studio. We discuss the origins of his style, the nature of editorial illustration now and then, the winds and turns of his…

Lesley Wheeler & Karl McComas-Reichl - Rita's Roar & The Poet's Pour

Mar 05, 2025 1h 20m

A two-headed Blind Shovel, this time the dynamic duo Lesley Wheeler & Karl McComas-Reichl. We discuss art relationships, teaching, contemporary poetry, a glimpse at social media fame and much…

On "Saints & Sand" - JF Martel & Michael Olivo

Feb 01, 2025 1h 15m

A self-reflective Blind Shovel, this time the great JF Martel (of Weird Studies & Reclaiming Art.) interviews me on my latest book release, Saints & Sand. We discuss fatherhood, my process,…

Max Gordon - Livin' Good & Pullin' Prints

Nov 12, 2024 1h 8m

A screen-printed Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator Max Gordon. We discuss our college experience, Belmar, finding one's style, tabling goods across the USA, and much more.Max's InstagramMax's…

Cullen Beckhorn - Neoglyphic Media & Obliterating The Impending Monoculture

Oct 23, 2024 1h 6m

A wood-fired Blind Shovel, this one with publisher and librarian Cullen Beckhorn. We discuss his new anthology Alive Outside, anarchy, the Lookout Arts Quarry, honing his printing processes, and much…

Jesse Korman - A Screamer's Life & The Number Twelve

Oct 09, 2024 1h 9m

A bellowing Blind Shovel, this one with musician and producer Jesse Korman. We discuss The Number Twelve Looks Like You, the practice of screaming, New Jersey, entertainment, and much more.Jesse's…

Milo Moyer-Battick - Formal Shock & The Cabin's Warmth

Sep 18, 2024 1h 9m

A flattened and etched Blind Shovel, this one with print-maker and fine artist Milo Moyer-Battick. We discuss formalism, the Bay, seeking a reaction, entertainment, and much more.Milo's…

Matt Holmen - Designed Service & The Good Human

Sep 11, 2024 1h 28m

A multi-forked Blind Shovel, this one with musician and designer Matt Holmen. We discuss cuisine, his music career, transitioning to design, and much more.Matt's InstagramMatt's WebsiteHeader image:…

Matteo Roberts - Magically Managing & Pep Talk

Sep 03, 2024 1h 12m

A roasted bean and a side of a Blind Shovel, this one with musician and composer Matteo Roberts. We discuss day jobs, Tonko House, Wisconsin's Phox, film-scoring, and much more.Matteo's InstagramPep…

Sarah Rothberg - Pixel Poetry & Humanizing the Virtual

Aug 28, 2024 1h 20m

An interactive Blind Shovel, this one with New Media artist Sarah Rothberg. We discuss New Media, studying poetry, teaching, the potential of virtual avatars, and much more.Sarah's WebsiteSarah's…

Anthony Ferraro - Form and Void & The Non-Casual

Aug 20, 2024 1h 41m

A far-out Blind Shovel, this one with musician Anthony Ferraro. We discuss being on tour, formlessness, Eastern and Western perspectives, Tony's news, casualness, opening a bar, and much more.Tony's…

Kurt Shore - Shore Power & Touring Before the Micronova

Aug 14, 2024 50m

An ageless Blind Shovel, this one with musician and entrepreneur Kurt Shore. We discuss running every morning, being a father, finding balance, optimism, the potentially impending micronova, and much…

Baptiste Virot - Heir to Hergé & The Pull of Animal Press

Aug 07, 2024 1h 33m

A bright and poppy Blind Shovel, this one with illustrator and cartoonist Baptiste Virot. We discuss Animal Press, Hermès, social media, vintage French comics, and much more.Baptiste's…

Rememburgerme - Gary Larson Cool & BK Tats

Jul 30, 2024 1h 6m

A tatted-up Blind Shovel, this one with fine artist and tattoo artist Rememburgerme. We discuss Gary Larson and other inspirations, his path to tattooing, Brooklyn, and much more.Devon's…

Brett Flanigan - Paint-Hopping & Hawking Jazz

Jul 23, 2024 58m

A chill Blind Shovel, this one with painter Brett Flanigan. We discuss his painting process, train-hopping, letting one's work evolve, and much more.Brett's WebsiteBrett's InstagramHeader image:…

Nick Morris - Zen Traffic & The Rise & Fall of Flower Girl

Jul 17, 2024 56m

A zen Blind Shovel in NYC traffic, this one with father and musician Nick Morris. We discuss the impact of sobriety, having a family, Flower Girl, dishwashing, identity, and much more.Nick's…

Ron English & Constant van Hoeven - Living in Delusionville & The Street Art Explosion

Jul 10, 2024 1h 25m

A delusional Blind Shovel, this one with street artist and painter Ron English alongside filmmaker and designer Constant van Hoeven. We discuss the film Living in Delusionville, the evolution of…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Blind Shovel have?

Blind Shovel has published 102 episodes since January 2022, covering topics in Arts, Music.

Is Blind Shovel still active?

Blind Shovel is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 1h 16m.

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