
Keith Surplus - Actor/Performer (Part 1)
Today’s guest is someone I’ve known for 10 years. Back in 2009, he joined me and the cast of “The Godfather’s Messhuggener Wedding”...

Anna Rudy-Monico : Dancer/Choreographer/Fitness Instructor/Singer - And My Wife
This is a special one. We finally have my wife, Anna Rudy-Monico on the show. Back in 2002, we met at karaoke in New York. She laughed at...

Chris Roach - Comedian/Actor : RunTowards What Frightens You
How does learning about public speaking turn into a career in stand up comedy? You’ll find out with today’s guest, Chris Roach. The...

Victoria Ohman - Tattoo Artist : Art is a Reflection of Humanity
So, what does it take to become a tattoo artist? Today’s guest, Victoria Ohman knows. Born on Long Island 1984, Victoria (or Tori, as...

James T Ellison - Illustrator : Living the Grizzly Life
What is grizzly life? Today's guest, Illustrator and Designer, James T Ellison can explain. For the last few years, James has been...

Joram Roubique & Erik Herrmann : Making Music Together in the band, Slow Apollo
This is a first. A returning guest. Erik Herrmann is back from the last episode. And he’s not alone. With him is his bandmate from...

Erik Herrmann - Composer/Musician : Art Totally Enriches You
Ever wonder what it’s like to score a movie? Today’s guest, Erik Herrmann is going to tell exactly what that’s like. You see, last year,...

Rodini Almonacy : Graphic Artist - "Do It Till It Can't Be Done"
What would it mean to you if your mother said you have a special mission in life? For this episode's guest, Rodini Almonacy, it means a...

Billy Lamont - Poet : If You're Not Growing, You're Eroding
Words can either create or destroy. You can build someone up with a heartfelt compliment or easily tear them down with a hurtful remark....

Deborah Louise Ortiz - Art is Everlasting
Can creativity really help us heal the pain and struggles we go through? Today's guest, Deborah Louise Ortiz would answer that question...

Barbie Bowser - Musician/Photographer - You MAKE Pictures, You Don't Take Pictures
What do you get when you combine a love of music with a love of photography? You get today's guest, Barbie Bowser. She found her love of...

Lou Lentino-Rodriguez - The Actor Who is Moving from the Minors to the Majors
"Acting is like a disease, I don't know when or if it can be cured, all I know is that if I give up, It will surely kill me." This...

Dean McRaine - Pottery : Happiness Made Solid
"Happiness Made Solid". This is what you get when a family therapist turns to pottery. As a child, Dean McRaine always enjoyed building...

Laurie Ann Davis : Acting is a Way In
Did you ever feel like you just didn't fit in with any group? That there was something about you that was different? That's how today's...

Welcome to The Artist Matters
I am so glad you are here to join what I hope will become a thriving community of artists from all walks of life. So, what's the show...



















