From Then To Now - A Talk At IGDA Twin Cities

From Then To Now - A Talk At IGDA Twin Cities
Length: 02:02:54
Synopsis: Light Grey Art Lab was asked to speak at the IGDA Twin Cities monthly meet-up. The talk, which took place at The Nerdery, covered who Light Grey Art Lab is, our origins, philosophy, and journey so far. It covers a great deal, with a focus on collaboration, community, and how projects like Great Personality and Dream Arcade even happen in the first place. This talk allowed us to reflect on the last few years, and we through it would be worth sharing here.

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Show Notes:
Dream Arcade promo mini-games!
IGDA Twin Cities
The Nerdery

Goods Acquired

Goods Acquired
Length: 00:55:45
Synopsis: On this week's podcast Jenny, Lindsay, Chris, and Francesca talk about adopting new travel souvenirs, hairdos, accents, thrift shop gold, thrift shop horrors, treasures, hand-me downs, and anything else you can pick up along the way.

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Show Notes:
Valve delays Portal 2 - "Making games is hard."

Costume with Claire Hummel

Costume with Claire Hummel
Length: 00:45:26
Synopsis: On this week's podcast, we talk to Claire Hummel about costuming, cosplay, style, and more. Claire is an amazingly talented artist and currently a Production Designer at HBO. Claire has a passion for costuming, history, materials, and style, we chat with her about how she found her love of costuming, the importance of reference, her experiences both professionally and personally. 

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Show Notes:
Claire Hummel: Website - Tumblr - Twitter
Aidan Vitti
Melinda Rose
Jean Fioca
Kate Walsh
Joel Mongeon
Eiko Ishioka

Hey, I Really Like Your Shirt

Hey, I Really Like Your Shirt
Length: 01:14:04
Synopsis: Have you ever had a stranger stop you on the street to say, "Hey, I really like your shirt! That's my favorite band/show/podcast/festival/thing, too!" Wether we like it or not, what we wear, the places we choose to spend our time, and the things we choose to consume are all visual manifestations of our personalities. These are the things that spark conversations between strangers, broadcast our opinions into the world, and influence our perception of the person we see reflected in the mirror.

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The Good Generic

The Good Generic
Length: 01:04:18
Synopsis: The term 'generic' can illicit some defensive reactions, and on this week's podcast Francesca, Chris, and Lindsay talk about what generic means to each of us. We argue the merits of being generic, what a person is referring to when they label something as generic, and how you brand a product that makes generic seem cool.

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It's A Zoo Out There

It's A Zoo Out There
Length: 00:47:04
Synopsis: On this week's podcast, we talk to two people who are intimately involved with animals in zoos. First up is Dr. Michael Petersen, a veterinarian who has been practicing medicine for nearly 35 years. Mike not only owns his own practice, but also oversees the care of exotic animals Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, WI. We talk about how he got into such a unique position, what it's like to work with such amazing creatures, and the passion and collaboration of everyone involved. Next we talk to Anne, who is a volunteer docent at the Kansas City Zoo in Kansas City, MO. Anne acts as the bridge between the zoo and the public working around incredible animals and sharing her knowledge with visitors of the zoo. We talk with Anne about her experience learning, teaching, and the behind the scenes duties she deals with while working in a zoo setting.

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Dr. Michael Petersen and a red panda.

Show Notes:
Henry Vilas Zoo
Kansas City Zoo
Stoughton Veterinary Service Animal Hospital

Summer Plans

Summer Plans
Length: 00:47:04
Synopsis: On this week's breezy podcast, Lindsay, Jenny, Francesca, and Chris talk about their big summertime plans. Summer is a time to work, play, travel, force others to camp, swim in nasty lakes, and more! As you might have guessed, we can't all agree on what constitutes a good summertime, but we'll take what we can get!

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Show Notes:
Jenny's Patented Cube-y Ginger Summertime Drink - Shave two pieces of ginger root, cube it, and boil it in water for 15 minutes. Once it is done cooking, put it (with the boiling water) into a pitcher to start the infusion. Then add one sliced cucumber and sliced lemon. Let cool and refrigerate. This drink lasts for a week! Continue to add water to the mix as needed. It is extremely good for you and a delicious summer drink!

Talking with Ellen Su & Kevin Jay Stanton

Talking with Ellen Su & Kevin Jay Stanton 
Length: 01:09:19
Synopsis: On this week's podcast, we talk with two artists currently featured in the ongoing Animystics exhibition. First up is Ellen Su, a visual development artist, illustrator, and 3-D artist who (with the help of Kyle Moy) created an amazing short film called Spacebound, as well as working for clients such as Pixar, Framestore, Nathan Love and R/GA. Then we talk with Kevin Jay Stanton, a freelance illustrator and the creator of FEZZINE. Kevin works in many media but specializes in cut paper and has worked for a variety of clients such as Sterling Publishing, New York Times, Barnes and Noble, and many more.

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Ellen Su: Portfolio - Tumblr - Twitter - Spacebound - Spacebound Preview

Kevin Jay Stanton: Portfolio - Tumblr - Twitter - FEZZINE

Pros Of Cons

Pros Of Cons
Length: 01:06:00
Synopsis: On this week's podcast, Lindzo and Big C talk about their trip to Minicon, before moving onto a discussion about board game artwork, and ending with an in-depth discussion of art licensing and trade shows.

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Show Notes:
The Licensing Business Handbook by Karen Raugust
Graphic Artist's Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines

Intelligent Creatures

Intelligent Creatures
Length: 01:06:00
Synopsis: There's an old saying, "you can't teach an old dog new tricks." And believe it or not, it's not a metaphor. On this week's podcast, we talk about how amazingly intelligent, compassionate, creative, and almost human-like animals can be.

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Show Notes:
Alex & Me by Irene Pepperberg
Wild crows inhabiting the city use it to their advantage - Youtube
Animal Minds - National Geographic

Animism - A Conversation with Ruth Voights

Animism - A Conversation with Ruth Voights
Length: 01:13:47
Synopsis: This week Lindsay and Jenny are joined by the incredible Ruth Voights. Ruth has been teaching liberal arts for more than 30 years at Minneapolis College of Art Design. Ruth is an expert in myth, ritual, Native American culture and art, having been an instructor and a curriculum writer for the American Indian Studies program at the University of Minnesota.

As we talk with her this week, we ask a series of questions about the origin of totems, our associations with animals, including taking on their qualities in instances of power, in our stories, and how other cultures incorporate animals into a combination of spiritual, family heritage, and mythical importance.

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Show Notes:
Griever: An American Monkey King in China by Gerald Vizenor Vizenor

Party Poopers

Party Poopers
Length: 00:53:31
Synopsis: We're all busy and scheduling is hard. If you cringe every time you say "I'm too busy" because you sound like a broken record, you're not alone. On this week's podcast we talk about what to do in that situation… and end up talking about smalltalk at parties and our favorite go-to subjects. 

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Show Notes: 
Design Taxi - The Creative Routines of Influential People in History

Baby's First Drama

Baby's First Drama
Length: 00:57:18
Synopsis: This week the whole gang is sick and in need of some rest and relaxation. And with April Fool's day upon us, we share our thoughts on some very important issues, including (but not limited to): planning our characters for D&D, silly voices and animals in fantasy literature, Mr. Roger's Neighborhood of Make-Believe toys, those 'good' villains, getting strangers interested in sexy anime, the art of teaching boardgames, friends who hate what you like, and Star Trek: Baby's First Drama.

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Show Notes:
Does Teaching Kids To Get 'Gritty' Help Them Get Ahead? - NPR

Grit

Grit
Length: 00:59:01
Synopsis: On this week's podcast we talk about grit; a trait that gives a person the ability to continue trying in the face of insurmountable odds. Inspired by books and articles about tenacity, rewards, and 'grit' in learning, Chris, Jenny, Lindsay, and Francesca discuss what it means to 'stick to it' even when things are tough. We also talk about natural ability versus hard work, and what's more likely to inspire grit - the drive to succeed or the fear of failure?

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Show Notes:
Does Teaching Kids To Get 'Gritty' Help Them Get Ahead? - NPR

Punished by Rewards - By Alfie Kohn

Roll Up Those Sleeves

Roll Up Those Sleeves
Length: 01:07:32
Synopsis: On this week's podcast, Jenny, Chris, Francesca and Lindsay talk about Work with a capital 'W'. We start by discussing the ability to multitask, or in the case of a few lucky individuals, SUPERTASK! We also talk about fitting a healthy routine into a busy schedules, trusting your gut when it comes to business ventures, the motivations for achieving great things, and finally we tackle a divisive topic; the difference between doing what you love, and doing a J-O-B.

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Show Notes:
Psychology Today - Meet The Super Taskers - By Kat McGowan
Slate - In The Name Of Love - By Miya Tokumitsu

Everyone's A Curator

Everyone's A Curator
Length: 01:01:41
Synopsis: Inspired by our freshly launched calls for art, grant writing, and our own social media footprints, this week's podcast is all about curation. We curate everything we do, from the work we show in a portfolio, to how we speak to clients and coworkers, to the way we interact with people on twitter. In this episode, we talk about how we choose what to share, the power of editing, how we present ourselves to the world, and we wrap up the conversation by talking about how we curate shows at Light Grey Art Lab.

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Past, Present & Future

Past, Present & Future
Length: 01:18:09
Synopsis: On this week's podcast, Jenny, Lindsay, Chris, and Francesca take a walk down memory lane... all the way to the future! Inspired by an upcoming Yelp! event we're participating in at Architectural Antiques, we talk about objects from our past that shaped who we are, about the things we're dealing with now, and how we predict and plan (or don't) for the future!

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Talking with Andy Sturdevant

Behind The Scenes - Great Personality
Length: 00:42:11
Synopsis: On this week's podcast, we talk with author and artist Andy Sturdevant. Andy has a knack for creating public art that invites you in and makes you smile. Andy's recently released book, Potluck Supper with Meeting to Follow, is a collection of essays that examine daily life and experiences in the city.  Andy captures the humor in everyday life and questions the spaces and interactions around us.

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Show Notes:
Andy Sturdevant
Andy's weekly, illustrated column on MinnPost - The Stroll
Coffee House Press

Potluck Supper with Meeting to Follow

Behind The Scenes - Great Personality

Behind The Scenes - Great Personality
Length: 01:07:34
Synopsis: In the first half of this week's podcast, Lindsay, Francesca and Jenny review the surprising results of our online personality questionnaire. For the second half, we share some behind the scenes process from the making of Guardians, the first installment of Great Personality dating game.

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Show Notes:
Dominant-Inferior Function Dynamics: Healthy vs. Unhealthy By Dr. A.J. Drenth

Creative Love - Part Two

Creative Love - Part Two
Length: 00:57:27
Synopsis: This week's podcast is the second in a series of interviews with creative couples. First, we talk with Sam Bosma and Kali Ciesemier, two illustrators working side by side in Brooklyn, NY. Then we talk with Jessica Roux and Nick Stratton, an illustrator and industrial designer, respectively, also from Brooklyn, NY. We discuss how they work together, drive each other artistically, and how they deal with things like strange quirks and competitive tendencies.

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Sam Bosma: Website - Tumblr - Twitter
Kali Ciesemier: Website - Tumblr - Twitter

Jessica Roux: Website - Tumblr - Twitter
Nick Stratton : Behance