Podcasts by The Art of Whatever

Ep 40: Nebraska from 2023-11-02T13:00

This week Tony talks about Bruce Springsteen's album "Nebraska", as well as some "murder ballads".

Ep. 39: Throwing Seven Cheeses At a Wall from 2023-06-21T13:00

This week, Carlos takes over and reports on the first "rockstar" chef, Marco Pierre White and his accomplishments.

Ep. 38: Solid Drumming from 2023-02-22T14:00:58

This week, Tony takes us back, and reports on the Altamont Concert of 1969.

Ep. 37: What Are You Craving? from 2023-02-15T14:00:06

This week, Marcelino and Carlos delve into the amazing life of contralto singer, Marian Anderson.

Ep. 36: Hot D from 2023-02-08T14:00:01

We are back, back, back again! The episode was previously recorded in October (yeah, it's been a while). This week Carlos talks about the history of lucha libre, a combination of sport and drama...

Ep. 35: Aggregators from 2022-05-12T13:00:29

This week, Marcelino and Tony talk about Gustav Holst's "The Planets" and Art Spiegelman's graphic novel "Maus".

Ep. 34 - Control Group from 2022-04-07T13:00

I know, it's been a while, but we're back! 

This week, there's a little bit of sports talk, then Tony reports on the life of Coco Chanel and Carlos gives his opinions on some popular...

Ep. 33: Call You When I Get to Nashville from 2021-12-30T14:00

This week, Marcelino and Carlos cover the life and disappearance of Jim Sullivan, and a quick history lesson on the cymbals and the Zildjian company. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: ...

Ep. 32: Slice of Life from 2021-12-23T15:00

We're back! This week, after an extended break, the guys talk and catch up. 

Ep. 31: Man of the World from 2021-05-26T13:00

This week, Tony and Mars cover the life of Rigo Tovar and The Grand Guignol Theater.

Ep. 30: The Umbrella Years from 2021-04-22T13:00

This week, Carlos and Tony report on composer John Williams and the inspirations to the music of "Star Wars", and the life of singer-songwriter, Townes Van Zandt.

Ep. 29 - 'Til the End My Dear from 2021-04-06T15:00

This week, Carlos and Marcelino report on electronic music composer, Delia Derbyshire, and a retelling of the premiere of "The Rite of Spring".

Ep. 28 - Marred Mars from 2021-03-04T15:00

We're back from an extended break! For this week, Tony and Mars talk about the band Cream and Celia Cruz.

Ep. 27 - Little Memo (Introducing: Pablo Martinez) from 2021-01-19T15:00

This week, we are joined by a good friend, Pablo Martinez. Originally recorded for Halloween, Pablo talks about Mexican director, Guillermo del Toro.

Ep. 27 - Little Memo from 2021-01-19T15:00

This week, we are joined by a good friend, Pablo Martinez. Originally recorded for Halloween, Pablo talks about Mexican director, Guillermo del Toro.

Ep. 26 - Seventy Stabs In from 2020-10-29T14:00

This week, Carlos and Tony report on the Norwegian band, Mayhem and the Norwegian Black Metal murders, as well as five cursed paintings.

Ep. 25 - The Show Must Go On from 2020-10-21T22:49:22

This week, Marcelino and Carlos talk about two cursed films; "The Omen" and "Rosemary's Baby".

Ep. 24 - Urbany Legends from 2020-10-06T15:00

On the first week of October, Tony and Marcelino delve into some urban legends; from killer songs, to cryptid encounters.

Ep. 23 - "Pacific Rim" (Introducing: Amanda Almaraz) from 2020-09-22T15:00

This week, we are joined by local writer Amanda Almaraz. Along with Eddie, we talk about her background, books, and just about "Pacific Rim".

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Ep. 23 - "Pacific Rim" from 2020-09-22T15:00

This week, we are joined by local writer Amanda Almaraz. Along with Eddie, we talk about her background, books, and just about "Pacific Rim".

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Ep. 22 - Cold-Turkily from 2020-09-15T15:00

This week, Tony and Carlos report on John Frusciante and his career with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the inspiration for Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water".

Ep. 21 - Sugar from 2020-09-09T01:22:09

This week, the guys report on writer and comedian Scott Aukerman and choreographer and composer Victoria Santa Cruz.

Ep. 20 - News Is News from 2020-08-25T14:00

This week, the guys report on the last emperor of Mexico, Maximilian I and singer-songwriter and guitarist, Peter Green.

Ep. 19 - Six Degrees from 2020-08-18T15:00

This episode, the guys report on two interesting women. Musician and pedagogue, Nadia Boulanger and writer P. L. Travers.

Ep. 18 - The Sound of America (Introducing: AK Holmes) from 2020-07-14T15:00

This week, we are joined by AK Holmes. Currently a second year band director, AK gives her report on American composer Aaron Copland.

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Ep. 18 - The Sound of America from 2020-07-14T15:00

This week, we are joined by AK Holmes. Currently a second year band director, AK gives her report on American composer Aaron Copland.

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Ep. 17 - A Little Thing from 2020-07-07T16:00

This week, Marcelino and Tony report on the Gardner Museum Heist and blues singer-songwriter, Muddy Waters.

Ep. 16 - Uber Person from 2020-06-29T15:00

This week, the guys report on four protest songs, bassist James Jamerson, and the fabulous Marsha P. Johnson.

Ep. 15 - Pregaming In the Tavern from 2020-06-08T15:00

This week, Marcelino gives a report on Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana".

Ep. 14 - The Ultimate Improv (Introducing: Fernando Powers) from 2020-06-02T06:26:16

This week, we have a special guest. Haling from the city of Boston (for now), it's Fernando Powers. For three years, Fernando has pursued an artistic life, drag being the biggest one. Then, remi...

Ep. 14 - The Ultimate Improv from 2020-06-02T06:26:16

This week, we have a special guest. Haling from the city of Boston (for now), it's Fernando Powers. For three years, Fernando has pursued an artistic life, drag being the biggest one. Then, remi...

Rant Ep. #2 from 2020-05-28T23:01:31

The guys rant about alcohol, local El Paso and Ciudad Juárez food and local celebrities.

Ep. 13 - Elitism Everywhere from 2020-05-14T04:00:46

This week, the guys cover the late Tony Allen, artist Minnie Evans and video game composer Nobuo Uematsu.

Ep. 12 - With, Like, the Classics from 2020-05-05T05:52:39

This week, Tony and Marcelino report on Nick Drake and F. Murray Abraham.

Ep. 11 - Bad Press Is Good Press from 2020-04-27T13:00

This week, the guys give their reports on the Fyre Festival, the "Paul is dead" conspiracies and Lauren Lapkus.

Ep. 10 - Eating My Vegetables from 2020-04-20T13:00

This week, Carlos and Marcelino report on Frank Zappa and Lewis Carroll.

Ep. 9 - Proper Technique (Introducing: David Chairez Vitela) from 2020-04-14T11:03:46

This week, we have a special guest, David Chairez Vitela, our first visual artist on the show. He and Marcelino talk about their thoughts on the idea of technique in art forms. David also reads ...

Ep. 9 - Proper Technique from 2020-04-14T11:03:46

This week, we have a special guest, David Chairez Vitela, our first visual artist on the show. He and Marcelino talk about their thoughts on the idea of technique in art forms. David also reads ...

Ep. 8 - Guys, It's the Curse from 2020-03-30T16:00

This week, the guys give their reports on Brian Wilson and "Pet Sounds", the curses of "Macbeth" and Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman".

Rant Ep. #1 from 2020-03-18T14:00

The discussion of Coronavirus, bidets, and coffee.

Ep. 7 - Cheesy Intros from 2020-03-16T14:07:55

This week, Carlos, Tony and Marcelino give their reports on the life of Duke Ellington, the Fender guitar company, and the inspiration of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein".

Ep. 6 - I'll Stick With Vinnie from 2020-03-09T15:00

This week, Marcelino and Tony report on "Manos: The Hands of Fate" and the Mona Lisa Heist.

Ep. 5 - Minutia from 2020-03-02T16:00

This week, Carlos and Marcelino talk about Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas and the former king of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Ep. 4 - How Do You Spell "Ouvre"? from 2020-02-24T16:00

This week, the guys talk about playwright Christopher Marlowe, the life and lore of Robert Johnson, and the "Mission Impossible” Theme.

Ep. 3 - Something Productive from 2020-02-10T18:08

This week, Carlos, Marcelino and Tony discuss the history behind Parental Advisory Stickers, Hildegard of Bingen, and the Electric Dylan Controversy. 

Ep. 2 - Desert Gators from 2020-02-03T16:00:22

This week, Marcelino and Tony talk about the inspiration behind The Mars Volta's "De-loused In the Comatorium", and the story behind Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours".

Ep. 1 - Inside Information from 2020-01-27T16:00:06

This week, Tony, Carlos, and Marcelino give an origin story. They also talk about Olivier Messiaen and "Quartet for the End of Time", Neil Peart and his life, and Frédéric Chopin.