Created Things

It seems like more and more stories are being reported of rowdy audiences ruining theatrical performances with drunken fighting and… *adult behavior*. Are producers to be believed that this signals a post-pandemic crisis of ornery audiences? Is this the end of art as we know it?? ARE WE BEING MELODRAMATIC??? Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/

What do you get when you cross a goat, an elephant, a horse, and a phallic symbol for Jesus? Unicorns, of course! Step aside, Bronies: we’re going to candy mountain. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/

It’s Easter, which on “Created Things” means rad(ish) conversations about weird Resurrection-inspired art traditions. This time, lettuce enlighten you about the quirky symbolism and deep emotion behind Jesus with a shovel and a sun hat. Make sure to turnip the volume in this one so you don’t moss any of these cool cucumbers’ hot takes. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/

The boys are back at it with the second annual Fake Saints Final Four, ranking the worst and weirdest made-up martyrs and unreal religious from history and pop culture alike. What does your favorite fake saint say about you? And why do you even have a fake saint, you weirdo? Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/

To some artists, even a simple scrap of paper can inspire amazing projects. That’s just the case for our guest Julian Curi, a multitalented filmmaker and fabricator (among other things) whose paper-based “animations” and behind-the-scenes videos are inspiring other creatives all over the world!   Check out Julian's social media, and gofundme for Gruff:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-finish-gruff-a-paper-short-film  https://www.instagram.com/righteousrobot/  https://twitter.com/juliancuri  **There was an issue in recording where we unfortunately we're not able to get Julian's video, but we intended to have it for the recording. Apologies for any confusion during the podcast when mentioned.** Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/

In our grand finale to our Renfestuary series, we go the weirdest we’ve ever gone, exploring a long forgotten but once bafflingly popular art form from Medieval Catholicism. You are not prepared for this. We are barely prepared for this. Proceed with ye olde caution: beyond this place, thar be private parts.   Check out Kunera to learn more about the pins mentioned in this episode:  https://kunera.nl/  Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/

Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Medieval way with our second Ren-Fest-Ruary (we couldn’t think of anything better) episode: heart shaped books! Why do these exist?? And more importantly, what do they say about looooove?   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/  Bardcore theme song created by Hildegard Von Blingin’

The undisputed queen of bardcore joins Jacob and Father Gabriel for the first installment of Ren Festruary (working title), a full month of medieval content! We talk the evolution of modern medieval music, historical misunderstandings, and famous pickle salesmen in a conversation that’ll have you craving turkey legs.   Check out Hildegard Von Blingin’s YouTube and Spotify:  https://www.youtube.com/@Hildegardvonblingin https://open.spotify.com/artist/5BSPl6yCVGvrCyKUp2peGM?si=k8K4OirXTNOL0bQzVecD-A   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/   Bardcore theme song created by Hildegard Von Blingin’

Run away and join the circus with Jacob and Father Gabriel as they sit down with national circus chaplain and national liaison to the USCCB for circus, Father Frank Cancro. With a front row seat to this too-often misunderstood art form, they discuss everything from radical acceptance to ridiculous clown acts. For more on Frank Cancro's mission and how you can contribute, check out Circus Ministry, and Showpeople's Winter Quarters at the links below: https://www.circusministry.com/  https://showpeopleswinterquarters.org/  Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/

What buzzwords would you permanently delete from the art world if you could? This week on Created Things, Jacob and Father Gabriel explore the world of artistic buzzwords, delving deep into world of artspeak and and its gatekeeping weirdness. Follow us on Instagram: 9https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/

Why do the “12 Days of Christmas” inspire such weird art? And what can it mean for artists celebrating this year?   Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/

How did The Nutcracker become not only an obligatory Christmas tradition but also most people’s only exposure to ballet? Seasoned Nutcracker veteran Jessica Flores-Popcak joins Jacob and Father Gabriel to crack open the nut on this bizarre-but-beloved Yuletide ritual.   Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/

We’re back (and hopefully better than ever)! After taking an impromptu month off to recover from artistic burnout, Jacob and Father Gabriel reconvene to share the best advice they’ve learned on beating the burnout blues, conquering the inner critic and rekindling the artistic spark. Follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/

Gourd gracious! The boys get into the sticky, stringy center of all things pumpkin carving.   Follow Created Things on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/createdthingspodcast/

Ready for a crash course in the sexy, surreal, and surprisingly problematic history of demonic depictions in art of all kinds? Jacob and Father Gabriel might not be, but they’re going to try anyway.  For more about the podcast and how you can help support it, visit Catholic Creatives:  https://catholiccreatives.com/support   For all your catholic art needs, please visit Catholic.Store today:  https://catholic.store/

In a conversation two years in the making, Jacob and Father Gabriel debate the merits of exorcism movies, the nature of fear, and why this rite has such cinematic staying power.   For more about the podcast and how you can help support it, visit Catholic Creatives:  https://catholiccreatives.com/support   For all your catholic art needs, please visit Catholic.Store today:  https://catholic.store/

This week, the boys dive deep into Father's recent trip to the Lost city of Pompeii. Discovering ancient graffiti, the (tacky?) Greek homes that were all the rage at the time, and much more! For more about the podcast and how you can help support it, visit Catholic Creatives:  https://catholiccreatives.com/support   For all your catholic art needs, please visit Catholic.Store today:   https://catholic.store/

The boys sit down with Nisga’a artist, bead worker and powwow dancer Julia Kozak and her husband Adam Kozak. Fresh from her work on the indigenous textile designs for the Pope’s pilgrimage to Canada, she discusses what defines indigenous art, how non-indigenous artists can engage with it, and what happens when all your beads fall off in front of everyone.   Check out Julia's instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jkozak.nisgaa.art/   For more about the podcast and how you can help support it, visit Catholic Creatives:  https://catholiccreatives.com/support  For all your catholic art needs, please visit Catholic.Store today:  https://catholic.store/

We’ve been doing this for one year! Join our crew from both sides of the mic as we pop some bubbly to discuss what we’ve learned, mistakes we’ve made, and our thoughts on the fine art of podcasting.   For more about the podcast and how you can help support it, visit Catholic Creatives:  https://catholiccreatives.com/support   For all your catholic art needs, please visit Catholic.Store today:  https://catholic.store/

The boys go “under the skin” in their conversation on the ancient art of tattooing, joined by their guest, Wassim Razzouk, artist and owner of one of the world’s oldest tattoo parlors!  Checkout Razzouk Tattoos website here:  https://razzouktattoo.com/ For more about the podcast and how you can help support it, visit Catholic Creatives:  https://catholiccreatives.com/support  For all your catholic art needs, please visit Catholic.Store today:  https://catholic.store/