Episode 27 - The Breathing Room // San Francisco-based Band “Sometimes I think about how lucky I am to be living in San Francisco and how with that fortune comes the added bonus of my creative friend group. For a city that’s supposedly got a “dying” art and music scene ( as defined by people who don’t actually live here ), I’m completely surrounded by a plethora of artists, all of which are just so kind, moral, wildly skilled, and beautifully unique people. My friends in The Breathing Room definitely hit all those marks – and then some. Each member of the band – Tori, Garrett, Sean, and Caleb – are such powerhouse musicians and just an overall solid humans. It’s been so fun watching their band grow, and I’m honored to have helped create some single art for them too. Having them on the pod has been a long time coming, and I’m stoked they finally came through to hang. In this episode of BEDROOM™, The Breathing Room shares their band origin story, including the moment Tori Leonhardt – one of my favorite musical friends in the city – joined as their drummer. We talk about their shared love of basketball and their take on the current health of San Francisco’s music scene. We get into the nitty-gritty, and I get a little pushy grilling them on why mixing and mastering takes so long. We also dig into the role genre plays in the age of the algorithm. Later, BEDROOM™ alum Nico Peña ( of the band PEÑA ) drops in with a listener-submitted question. The band breaks down their new song “Blue” and how it came to be, shares some of their favorite shows they’ve played, and gives us a glimpse into what’s coming next for The Breathing Room. Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and The Breathing Room gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to The Breathing Room for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG -- The Breathing Room's Socials & Websites Instagram: @ thebreathingroomca Website: thebreathingroom.bandcamp.com Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 26 - Cheyne Ellett // Artist. “ Cheyne Ellett, Ellett Cheyne – backwards or forwards, no matter how you say it, the man exudes talent and brings a straight up unique and original vision to his art. Cheyne has been holding it down in Pomona for years and is one of a handful of my Southern California visual artist homies. He’s got a great vibe and so does the art he makes. It’s colorful, energetic, fun, and bursting with life. I’m hella hyped on this dude – hyped on his art, hyped on his love of Blink-182 and he just embodies the kind of artist I admire: someone who works across different mediums and carries their voice clearly throughout each one. In a world full of copycats, Cheyne is truly one of one. Anyone who knows him or his work loves him for exactly that. Go Cheyne, go! In this episode of BEDROOM™ , Cheyne shares why he started making art in the first place and how he approaches his multi-faceted creative process – transitioning from mediums like painting and illustration to sculpture, murals, and installations. He talks about how he got into public art and mural making, and how that field has opened many doors to help fund his creative lifestyle and fuel his love of community. We talk about how physically draining the act of painting murals can be. We discuss burnout, and a recent installation he did called Overtime at Third Street Gallery. Cheyne reflects on how his colorful work is a direct response to the meek world we’ve inherited. He shares his dream skate company collab, and we wrap up by talking about his upcoming group show that he curated at The Language Mobilization Factory in Sierra Madre. It’s called All Together Now – a reminder that during dark times, we’ve got to celebrate the good things, like community and art gatherings. The show opens on June 14th and runs until July 5th. Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and Cheyne gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to Cheyne Ellett for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE. ” – PSG -- Cheyne Ellett's Socials & Websites Instagram: @ellettcheyne Website: www.ellettcheyne.com Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 25 - Anthony Ferraro // Musician. “His name is Anthony Ferraro – but a lot of people in the Bay call him Tony Peppers. He’s got a very successful musical act, band, moniker – whatever you want to call it – that goes by the name Astronauts Etc. But maybe you’re into the DJ or rave scene and you know him as Tony MF. Me? I’m just gonna call him the new homie. You see, Anthony – aka Tony, aka the new homie – is someone I’ve seen around for years. Though “seen” might be a bit misleading here. Anthony plays in my absolute favorite Bay Area-based band: Toro y Moi. For years, I watched him perform, live from my computer screen, thanks to a Toro y Moi concert called Live at Trona that I obsessively had on repeat a couple years back. Fast-forward a few years from there, I started realizing some of my friends were mutuals with Anthony. Fast-forward a few more, and I finally met him – along with his amazingly talented filmmaker wife Samantha Sartor – at the 4 Star Theater during a Scorsese double-feature on a Sunday afternoon. We chopped it up, became internet friends and now, we’re IRL friends. And today, y’all get to witness our first long-form conversation. Let me tell you – it was a good one. He’s definitely the new homie. Anthony is a wildly talented career musician. He’s traveled the world on tour, studied at UC Berkeley, lives in Vallejo, is about to open a bar, has great taste, and an even better voice. I’m stoked to share our little convo with you today. In this episode of BEDROOM™, Anthony talks about getting into music at a young age in Orange County and how he eventually made his move to the Bay. He shares about his college years and the key moments that led to him becoming a full-time musician. He talks about joining Chaz Bear’s musical project Toro y Moi, and what it's been like to play and tour with them over the last 12 years. We also dive into his solo projects – most notably Astronauts Etc. – and his more instrumental work under his full name. Anthony answers some listener-submitted questions – one from fellow East Bay musician and BEDROOM™ alum Hannah Van Loon (Tanukichan), and another from legendary film editor Caleb Stumpfl. He talks about making his piano-based album Gestures and shares some exciting news about the next phase of that project. We also get into the work he’s done composing for filmmakers like Tyler McPherron, Mancy Gant, and 26 Aries, and what he loves about creating music for film. Then, we dive into one of my favorite topics when talking to musicians: record labels – and what role they play in the modern era. Hint: I’m not the biggest fan. Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and Anthony gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to Anthony Ferraro for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG -- Anthony Ferraro's Socials & Websites Instagram: @tonysimage Website: tony.news Bandcamp: aetc.bandcamp.com Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 24 - Emma Munger // Illustrator. Cartoonist. “Emma Munger is one hell of a talented artist, and if you aren’t already following her on Instagram, you definitely should be - she’s one of my favorite follows. Go check out her work now. I’ll wait. No, really, go now... Okay, so I don’t always start these little diary entries on BEDROOM™ by shamelessly plugging people’s work, but I find it necessary for y’all to understand her level of visual talent and unique vision. It’s certified real trap shit, for real. Bangers only. True visual treats. 100% game, hard in the paint, true Emma Munger gang shit. Okay, I’m fanning, but as Emma would say… I digress. For those of you who don’t know, Emma used to live in San Francisco but now lives in Joshua Tree. She’s known for her sassy pin-up drawings of her favorite pop culture characters, her amazing comics (which are my personal favorite), and the fact that she’s a top-tier fan of Frasier – like, probably a bigger Frasier fan than anyone you know. Wild. She’s created work for brands like Pottery Barn Kids and Comedy Central, designed bookplates for publishing giants like Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster, and to me – most legendarily – she used to work at Comix Experience here in San Francisco. She’s a fun hang, with a vibrant personality, and just an overall really pleasant and cool human. In this episode of BEDROOM™, Emma and I talk about how our respective illustration processes have changed since acquiring iPads. We dive into the slippery topic of Instagram and how social media can be a freaking scam for us artist folk. Emma shares personal stories about how even going viral sometimes doesn't lead to more work - so we ask ourselves: what’s the point of these apps? Emma also shares her love of drawing people, and we discuss her illustrated pin-ups. We dive into her work with the Balboa Theater in San Francisco and also go deep into Emma’s love of comics and her background in narrative work. Emma even answers a listener-submitted question from the one and only BEDROOM™ mutual friend, the artist and author, Adam JK. Finally, after all that, we wrap up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions and Emma gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to Emma Munger for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLDWIDE PEACE!” – PSG -- Emma Munger's Socials & Websites Instagram: @honeymungerdontcare Website: www.emmamunger.com Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 23 - Zelma Stone // Musician. “Zelma Stone is a remarkably talented person with an angelic voice and a very calming presence. I’m excited about this episode of BEDROOM™ because it’s sort of a first of its kind in a way - let me explain… You see, I put out a call to my community, asking who they’d like to see me talk to on this podcast, and a good friend of mine with immaculate taste suggested Zelma Stone. I looked into their work and was immediately down. Their music is raw and vulnerable, beautiful and real, honest and melodically charming. Needless to say, I’m a new and big fan of Zelma’s work, and I’m so grateful that my creative path has crossed theirs. Zelma has that special sauce, and it’s only a matter of time until they’re put on the pedestal for all to hear. I’m stoked and honored to be the one to share today’s interview with you. So here we are, live on the Internet, diving into a conversation between two people who had never even crossed paths despite having many, many mutual friends. This is what I love about the power of this podcast and my community - last week I didn’t even know this person, and this week I feel like I have a new friend and a new favorite musician to throw on repeat. In this episode of BEDROOM™, Zelma and I get candid and vulnerable. We talk about how hard it can be to live as an artist in this day and age, and how sometimes sharing our work can feel like an uphill battle - and yet we persist. Zelma talks about the concept of “demo-itis” and finding balance within the duality of their music. We talk about record labels, how we feel when we see musicians mess up while performing on stage, and how those mishaps can be beautiful. Zelma shares their love of music videos, and we dive into some of their past work. Zelma then walks us through the process of working with Ginger Root, Madeline Kenney, and Meernaa on the remixed version of her EP The Best (Remixed) . Zelma then shares details about their upcoming tour with friend and LA-based musician Kaycie Satterfield. Finally, after all that, we wrap up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and Zelma gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to Zelma Stone for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLDWIDE PEACE!” – PSG -- Zelma Stone's Socials & Websites Instagram: @zelmastonemusic Bandcamp: zelmastone.bandcamp.com Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 22 - Joel Cherry Tree // Artist. “Joel Cherry Tree - what a name, right? I was first introduced to Joel by our mutual friend Karina on a music video set I was directing last year. Joel came out to support the video, and I think that’s a huge part of what he’s all about. He supports musicians he loves by being a band and tour manager, he supports brands like Honey TV with his unique illustration and graphic art style, and he supports all of his fans and friends in the scene with the music he offers us all—which really just touches on some of the most intimate and beautiful parts of being human. To me, Joel’s a really solid dude, and I was hyped to chop it up with him here in the studio. I think you’re gonna dig this conversation. Also, I’m really excited to announce that at the end of the pod we have an exclusive early release from his upcoming album, a song by the name of “Your Floor” - it’s such a beautiful song and I’m so hyped Joel is sharing this with all of us BEDROOM BOOS™! We love you Joel! In this episode of BEDROOM™, Joel talks about being a band and tour manager and how his deep involvement in music has opened up many doors for him in his creative life. He shares his thoughts on painting and how his daily routine has helped fuel his creative output. From there, we dive in early, with a listener-submitted question from BEDROOM™ Alumni Jesse Nyberg, the Los Angeles-based graphic designer. Joel talks about how his visual art style has evolved and then deep dives into why he loves drawing on a laptop trackpad. We discuss his upcoming album, JESUS, and Joel shares some behind-the-scenes details on his songwriting and music-making process. He also talks about collaborating with my dear friend, musician Mae Powell, who is featured on the upcoming album. Additionally, Joel shares insights into his involvement with Honey TV and Mom Jeans. Finally, after all that, we wrap up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and Joel gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to Joel for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLDWIDE PEACE!” - PSG -- Joel Cherry Tree's Socials & Websites Instagram: @joelcherrytree Website: www.joelcherrytree.com Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 21 - Jeremy McNamara // Director. DP. “The filmmaking scene in the Bay Area is small, but that’s sort of the beauty of it—everyone is kind of like family. But within that community, there’s an even smaller scene of us who grew up skateboarding. The few of us in the Bay film scene who were obsessively serious about skateboarding all found our love of filmmaking through the avenue of making skate videos of our local crews. It’s a unique tradition within the subculture of skating, and if you lived, bled, and breathed that culture in your youth, I can guarantee that when you talk to someone who grew up doing the same shit you did, it’s like finding someone who can speak the same weird language on an alien planet. That’s where I bring in this episode’s guest, Jeremy McNamara. Originally, Jeremy and I just became friends on Instagram, but upon hanging out, it was clear to me that we speak that same alien language. I’m a huge fan of his work—he’s absolutely incredible at what he does—and he has the urge to become even better, like obsessively better, and that’s what fascinates me about him. That sort of inner drive he has is relatable, and it’s fun to listen to it come from someone else’s brain other than my own inner dialogue. I sit here just realizing how much the culture of skateboarding has given all of us, and for Jeremy, it’s given him a lot. In this episode of BEDROOM™, Jeremy talks about growing up skateboarding in the Bay Area and how, through the lens of skateboarding, he got into the world of filmmaking. We touch on the unspoken connectivity that skateboarders hold for each other worldwide and discuss the life lessons it teaches you when you’re out in the streets getting clips. He then shares how he got his first big break working for the famed DLXSF Distribution, filming for their in-house brands like Spitfire, Real, and Thunder, and getting to meet and work with some of his idols, like John Cardiel and Guy Mariano. We talk about his film “The Skatepark on Treasure Island” , which chronicles the story of an illegally constructed skatepark on San Francisco's Treasure Island. From there, he shares how, at the ripe age of 25, he decided to grow past skateboarding and challenge himself in new lanes of filmmaking, pivoting into the world of commercial and documentary filmmaking. We discuss his short doc “Carl” and dive into the collaborative films he’s made on San Francisco-based artist Jeremy Fish, documenting Fish’s unique art residency with the San Francisco Giants. Jeremy then talks about the commercial work he’s done and how that differs from the DIY filmmaking of his youth. From there, we dive into some listener-submitted questions from BEDROOM™ friends—the film coloring god Sean Wells of Roast n’ Post and BEDROOM™ alumni, directing god Mike Jacobs of Strike Anywhere Productions. Finally, after all that, we wrap up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and Jeremy gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to Jeremy for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLDWIDE PEACE!” - PSG -- Jeremy’s Socials & Websites Instagram: @jeremymcnamara_ Website: www.jeremymcnamara.com Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 20 - Salami Rose Joe Louis // Musician. Producer. “Join me as we take another trip down south for the second episode in a row, from the Bay to LA, to chop it up with my new homie, Lindsay Olsen, aka Salami Rose Joe Louis. She’s a genre-traveling multi-instrumentalist, musician, and producer. She’s dropped a whole magical crate full of amazing music, insanely colorful remixes, and has somehow crafted an incredibly unique sound. A recent favorite of mine is her spectacular live performance video on the Live on KEXP series. I’ve known about Lindsay’s musical project for some years now, recognizing how much of a pillar she was in the Bay Area underground scene, and thanks to my friend and BEDROOM™ alumni, Sarah Simka Jaffe, I was finally able to get her on the pod. In this episode of BEDROOM™, Lindsay talks about her love for the Bay and how the Bay Area helped sculpt her musical project. We then discuss how financially difficult it is to be a full-time musician/artist—the amount of transparency on this topic alone is worth a listen. As we continue through the pod, Frodo Baggins may or may not make an appearance, and we talk about the Light Phone—by the way, holler at me, Light Phone, for the freaking sponsorship!! We dive into her future musical and personal plans. Lindsay spits mad game about the DAW she uses for recording music, and we even talk about her remixes for Pearl & The Oysters and don’t forget to mention the collaborative track she did with Toro y Moi. Dikembe Mutombo gets his flowers, and we shoot into space with a discussion on science fiction. My robot makes some silly—and educational—remarks, and from there, we dive into some listener-submitted questions from BEDROOM™ friends and musicians Garrett Barley and Mae Powell. Finally, after all that, we wrap up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and Lindsay gives the fans what they want. Big shout-outs to Lindsay, aka Salami Rose Joe Louis, for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLDWIDE PEACE!” – PSG -- Salami Rose Joe Louis' Socials & Websites Instagram: @salamirosejoelouis Bandcamp: salamirosejoelouismusic.bandcamp.com SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/salami-rose-joe-louis Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 19 - Jesse Nyberg // Graphic Designer. Content Creator. “Join me as we take a trip down south, from the Bay to LA, to chop it up with my new homie, Jesse Nyberg. Jesse is part graphic design phenom and part content creator extraordinaire. His design work focuses heavily on typography, texture, and layout, blending the sensibilities of two completely contrasting worlds: traditional Swiss design and the more DIY, post-modern and anti-design movement. His creative voice is loud and clear, and he’s created some pretty cool stuff for clients like Decca Records, Western Digital, Creator Camps, and more. I discovered Jesse through his YouTube channel, and his video work in that space is just as prolific. If you're into watching videos about graphic design, I highly recommend checking out his channel. In this episode of BEDROOM™, we talk about how Jesse got started with making videos on YouTube, how he combats burnout with self-initiated design projects. Jesse shares how he balances his life as a content creator and as a graphic designer. We then dive into some of his series-based design projects, like his Hardcore Alphabet Album Cover Series, where he designed a different hardcore album cover for each letter of the alphabet, and his Blues Legends Poster Design Series, a collection of 20 posters honoring his favorite blues artists. We also discuss the harshness of people who gate-keep subcultures and information as a whole, and how that can stunt the growth of the very thing they’re trying to protect. Jesse also shares insights about his podcast project, The Jesse Nyberg Podcast, where he recorded 96 episodes. He talks about his design ambitions with the launch of his new studio, Cuesta Studio. From there, we dive into some listener-submitted questions from BEDROOM™ friend Joel Kirschenbaum (aka Joel Cherry Tree). And finally, after all that, we wrap up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and Jesse gives the fans what they want. Big shout-outs to Jesse for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLD WIDE PEACE!” – PSG -- Jesse's Socials & Websites: Jesse's Website: www.jessenyberg.design Jesse's Instagram: @permanentglue Jesse's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JesseNyberg Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 18 - Tanukichan // Musician. Woodworker. “It’s Tanukichan season, y’all! For those who don’t know, Tanukichan is the solo project of classically trained Bay Area native Hannah van Loon. This is an episode I’m really hyped about because, well, to put it simply, I’m a huge fan of Hannah’s music. Her 2023 LP “Gizmo” and her latest drop, the 2024 EP “Circles” , are on heavy rotation for me. The combination of Hannah’s voice, the instrumentation and musicality of her compositions, and the distortion is just a freaking chef’s kiss to my ears. Hannah has opened for bands like Alvvays, Alex G, and Melanie Martinez, and a couple of months back, I saw her headline a show at The Independent with another band I love, Glixen. Hannah and I were introduced by a mutual friend last year, and we sparked up our friendship through collaboration. I designed some posters and edited some social media promos for her Circles tour. It’s always so fun and cute to make a new friend, and as much fun as we had on the pod, off the pod was even more of a blast. All in all, she’s a really fun and cool person with an extreme amount of talent. Yay, Hannah! In this episode of BEDROOM™, Hannah talks about the origin of forming Tanukichan, signing with Company Records, and how her collaborations with Chaz Bear of Toro y Moi helped shape her distinctive sound. She dishes some behind-the-scenes scoop on her songwriting process and how she goes about making music and finding inspiration. We also dive into a more unexpected topic: her other big love, woodworking. She shares the scoop on which company makes the best power tools—totally huge BEDROOM™ exclusive, by the way—and talks about the similarities between music making and woodworking. We then tackle some fears and talk about stage fright and what it’s like to play a show in front of 10,000 fans. From there, we dive into some epic listener-submitted questions from BEDROOM™ friends like Tyler McPherron, Tori Leonhardt, Alex Shen, and Samantha Sartor. And alas, after all of that, we end with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and Hannah gives the fans what they want. Big shout-outs to Hannah for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLD WIDE PEACE!” – PSG -- Tanukichan's Socials & Websites: Tanukichan's Website: www.tanukichan.com Tanukichan's Instagram: @tanukichanmusic Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 17 - Andrew Fairclough // Illustrator. Designer. Founder. "Andrew Fairclough is my Australian homie, and as the Aussies so perfectly put it, the dude’s a LEGEND, mate. He’s an accomplished visual artist who has worked with major clients like Miller Lite, Rolling Stone, Billabong, and ESPN Magazine. His work draws inspiration from mid-century spot illustrations, vintage sci-fi, comics, and the textured beauty of degraded print. If you’re not familiar with his artwork, you might know him for the company he founded: True Grit Texture Supply. True Grit is a company that produces high-quality digital brushes, textures, and effects, enabling artists working in digital programs to create top-tier work. It’s no secret that Andrew’s brushes are some of the best in the business. In November of 2022, Andrew released a pack called “Kolormarc,” and I had the privilege of collaborating with him on it, creating some of the key art for the pack. The Kolormarc digital brushes are designed to emulate alcohol-based markers. After watching the “Raindrop” music video by Hot Flash Heat Wave, which I co-directed and hand-animated with Copic markers, Andrew reached out and we became friends. He eventually invited me to test out the digital version of those markers. And let me tell you - these things are a freaking blast to use! In this episode of BEDROOM™, Andrew talks about his journey from business school to the creative world of graphic design. He shares how his business background helped fuel his creative entrepreneurship, but he also admits that the success of True Grit Texture Supply happened pretty organically. Andrew reflects on how the company grew out of a gap in the market and offers insights into hustle culture, explaining why chasing metrics like follower counts can actually hinder the growth of your project. We then geek out over the intricacies of how Andrew develops custom digital brushes and dive into the process behind it. We also discuss the criticism some digital artists face and why the medium shouldn’t define the artwork itself. From there, we explore Andrew’s work in the poster world, where he’s designed posters for bands like The Pixies, Blink-182, and Pearl Jam. We also chat about navigating the tricky world of working for exposure- when it’s worth it and how to make it work for you. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where Andrew shares some valuable advice for up-and-coming artists and drops a few hints about what’s dropping in the 2025 for True Grit releases. Big shout outs to Andrew for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLD WIDE PEACE!” - PSG -- Andrew Fairclough's Socials & Websites: Kindred Studio Website: www.kindredstudio.net Kindred Studio Instagram: @kindred_studio True Grit Texture Supply Website: www.truegrittexturesupply.com True Grit Texture Supply Instagram: @truegrittexturesupply Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 16 - Mike Jacobs // Director. Documentary Filmmaker. "Mike Jacobs is one hell of a dude and one hell of a storyteller. In my opinion, he’s a titan of filmmaking here in the Bay Area. I know he wouldn’t agree with me on that statement, but that’s just because the guy is about as humble as they come - and that’s what makes him so alluring. He’s modest and unassuming in his demeanor, but boy does he has an incredible catalog of work to back up his game. It’s honestly extremely impressive. Having directed ESPN 30 for 30 documentary films, a documentary on Marvel for Disney+, and being a showrunner on a four-part Emmy-nominated documentary series for HBO Sports, he’s also made a myriad of award-winning short films, co-founded a successful production company, and has contributed extensively to the documentary filmmaking culture here in the Bay Area. For me, this was a special episode because Mike and I share a similar love for the intersection of filmmaking and sports. If either of those two subjects happen to interest you, this episode will be a golden one for your ears. In this episode of BEDROOM™, Mike shares what it was like growing up in Boulder, Colorado, moving to San Francisco, and making his first documentary film, Audience of One . We discuss meeting and collaborating with Barry Jenkins and forming Strike Anywhere Productions alongside co-founders Justin Barber and Ryan Simon. We go behind the scenes on the ESPN 30 for 30 short he directed, The High Five . We also talk about Gift of Gab , a short film portrait of iconic artist Timothy Parker from the hip-hop group Blackalicious, as well as the pressures surrounding artists and filmmakers in the modern day. We delve into the series he directed for Roku, Blackballed , which highlights the five days during the 2014 NBA playoffs when the Los Angeles Clippers led an unprecedented movement to hold racism accountable. We briefly touch on the documentary he did for Marvel, Marvel’s Behind the Mask , which premiered on Disney+. Then we dive into my favorite part of the episode—his most recent documentary, Who is Michael Jang? , which he made for PBS’s Independent Lens. In this episode Mike shares a lot of really cool behind-the-scenes insights from all of these projects and there’s a lot to be learned from his insights and a shit ton of inspiration to be gained as well. Big shout outs to Mike for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLD WIDE PEACE!” - PSG -- Mike Jacobs’ Socials & Websites: Strike Anywhere: www.strikeanywherefilms.com Website: www.michaeldjacobs.com Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 15 - Cole Hyland // Writer. Graphic Designer. -- “Cole Hyland, wow, I love this person. She’s a stunner of a human, inside and out, and I honestly probably love her more than she even knows, to be quite honest. I feel magnetically inspired by her, and I always look forward to spending time with her. I feel like we’re on some fine wine type shit—like, as we both age, our conversations just get better and better, and I come away from our hangs liking this magical human more and more. This time was no exception. Cole was one of two artists who actually inspired me to make this podcast, the other being Leigh Ellexson. Their individual writings and acts of vulnerability, all shared online, helped me during a time when I was feeling quite down, and I think their work helped pick me up and assisted me in carving my own path of sharing online—this path being the BEDROOM Podcast you’re listening to here. I’ll always be grateful to her for her writings and will continue to be a fanboy. In this episode of BEDROOM™, Cole shares some behind the scenes of her ongoing writing project entitled “Sunday Love Letters,” which is a bi-monthly journal entry on Substack. Sunday Love Letters consists of existential ramblings, sparkly nostalgia, and constant reminders of the literal—and metaphorical—fresh air she (and we) all need in our lives. We discuss how sharing vulnerable thoughts online can actually help generate connection, and how, through the act of sharing, one can essentially transform sad thoughts that hurt us into acts of healing, helping us feel more grounded and confident in ourselves. We talk about Western normalities and the pressures placed upon women and young girls. We dish out some random-ass celebrity gossip about Bill Hader and Ali Wong, which essentially leads us down a rabbit hole about romance in the modern age, dating apps, makeup, and more. The theme of this episode is duality and how we, as humans, are just extremely complex. It’s a fun, cute, sometimes silly, and sometimes deep conversation between two pals who just like to get vulnerable on the internet in hopes of feeling a little more comfy-cozy in the world. Big shout outs to Cole for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLD WIDE PEACE!” - PSG -- Cole Hyland’s Socials & Websites: Sunday Love Letters: coleslawth.substack.com Website: coleland.design Instagram: @coleslawth Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 14 - Jay Alvarez // Director. Writer. -- “Jay Alvarez is someone I spent every day with in high school. We had the same advisory class, which most of you probably know better as homeroom. Over those four years, I really grew to love this dude. On the surface, Jay and I might have seemed like we belonged to different crowds in high school - him, more of the rebellious scholarly type; me, more of the social skateboarder. But the truth is, on the inside I relate to Jay on so many levels. We both come from the same small town, both grew up playing our respective sports, and at 18, we both left that town to move to bigger cities and dive deeper into our creative practices. Jay and I have that kind of friendship where, even if we don’t see or talk to each other for months - or sometimes even years - we always pick up right where we left off. Same old bullshit, same old us. It’s been incredible to watch his filmmaking career blossom, and I can’t wait to see where his work goes from here. In this episode of BEDROOM™, Jay and I reflect on our shared experience growing up in the small town of Sonoma. Jay talks about his love of writing and how he found his way into filmmaking. He also shares the story of winning the Special Jury Prize at the 2014 Slamdance Film Festival for his feature film “I Play With The Phrase Each Other” - an achievement that led to the legendary Russo Brothers championing him and supporting his career ever since. We discuss our ongoing collaborations through his feature films and we dive into the importance of visual design in filmmaking. Jay also shares behind-the-scenes stories from the making of his latest feature, “Something’s More Than One Thing” , and gives us a sneak peek into what he’s working on next. From there, the podcast takes a wild turn as we play "F*ck, Marry, Kill," and Jay tells the story of a staged kidnapping he orchestrated as a teenager. Yes, you read that right - it's a crazy story, and if you're sensitive to that kind of thing, you might want to skip that part. We also get into a heated round of Bedroom Banter, where Jay answers a rapid-fire series of questions, including sharing his absolute hatred for a certain overrated Hollywood writer. It's a doozy of an episode, filled with plenty of laughs, and I can’t wait for a future round two! Also, a quick heads-up: this episode was recorded earlier in the year, just before Jay was set to debut his latest feature at the Raindance Film Festival in London. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode, where Jay leaves a special audio message to recap about how the festival went, along with some other fun anecdotes. Big shout outs to Jay for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLD WIDE PEACE!” - PSG -- Jay Alvarez’s Socials & Websites: Instagram: @realjayalvarez YouTube: www.youtube.com/@realJayAlvarez X ( Twitter ): www.x.com/realjayalvarez Website: www.jayalvarez.net Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…

Episode 13 - Syra McCarthy // Actor. Director. -- “Syra McCarthy is someone whose name I've heard mentioned a lot over the years. Within the Bay Area film industry, she is the definitive multidisciplinary unicorn who stands out from the crowd. Not only is she a highly successful actor who has starred in television shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Hulu’s The Dropout , but she’s also appeared in nearly every major company’s commercial you can think of. On top of all that, she’s a prolific film director as well. Actor and Director? Jeez Syra, are you talented much? She’s acted and directed in short and feature films, music videos, and commercials. We didn’t really get into it on the pod, but Syra is starring in an upcoming film called “Josephine” , written, directed, and produced by Beth de Araújo. Syra will be starring alongside Gemma Chan, Channing Tatum, and Philip Ettinger. For years, I’ve been hearing about her from friends - “Syra this” and “ Syra that” - all this talk about how awesome she is and after finally spending some time with her in the Bedroom Studios, chopping it up, I now finally get the hype as to why she’s so freaking special. She’s a joy to be around and an overall cool, interesting, fascinating, and super fun person. Consider me officially part of the Syra McCarthy fan club! I’m recruiting all y’all to listen to this episode of BEDROOM™ and join in on the club too. Long live Syra! In this episode of BEDROOM™, Syra and I discuss the induction of AI in the filmmaking process, what it’s like to be an actor in the commercial world, the magical and sparkly power of collaboration in filmmaking, directing the French Cassettes music videos for their tracks “Medium Horny” and “White Noise,” directing a short film for the painter Heather Day, stories from her career in acting and directing, dealing with sexism in the film industry, the unorthodox world of hand modeling, and we wrap up with the longest round ever of Bedroom Banter , where Syra spills all of her secrets and gives a copious amount of shout-outs to her besties. Before I sign off here, I just wanted to shout out Soft Hold Collective , a Bay Area film directory of women & non-binary freelancers that Syra helped co-found and organize alongside her pal Baily Hopkins. If you’re looking to find community or talent for your next big film project, check out softholdcollective.com . Big shout outs to Syra for coming onto the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all! WORLD WIDE PEACE!” - PSG -- Syra McCarthy's Socials & Websites: Instagram: @syranara Directing Website: www.syramccarthy.com Acting Website: www.syraacts.com Support the show If you want to join Patrick Sean Gibson's Monthly Sticker Club, or support the Bedroom Podcast, check out his Patreon: patreon.com/patrickseangibson -- Follow Patrick on Instagram: @patrickseangibson Peep Patrick's Website: patrickseangibson.com…