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Muho Noelke is the former abbot of Antaiji, a Soto Zen monastery in Hyogo, Japan. He now makes jokes on Japanese Twitter while writing books and giving online lectures. I think this episode is great and if you've ever been curious about Zen or Buddhism, then you should watch the whole thing, lots of gems scattered throughout.
This episode is also available to watch as a video podcast: https://youtu.be/0IU5AgLLeIo
Muho's Links
Muho's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MuhoNoelke
Muho's German Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@muho
Muho's English Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MuhoZen
Antaiji Soto Zen Temple: https://antaiji.org/
Table of Contents
00:00:00 - A punch in the face.
00:01:28 - Intro
00:04:16 - Number One Misconception About Zen
00:09:44 - Quitting the Game: Karma in Early Buddhism vs Mahayana
00:19:58 - Revisionist History in Zen
00:26:21 - Is Zen Popular? Zen vs Christianity
00:37:16 - Inkan Shome, Shiho, and Darma Transmission
00:43:51 - Is it possible to attain enlightenment without Dharma Transmission?
00:48:07 - Ikkyu San
00:48:54 - Discord
00:50:09 - What is a Zen Master?
00:52:27 - Muho on Science Fiction
00:55:07 - The most recent thing that made Muho LoL.
00:57:02 - What language do you use as your inner voice?
01:04:04 - Where does consciousness exist?
01:10:03 - Science fiction part 2.
01:13:22 - No Self and Two Truths Doctrine
01:18:27 - Does a dog have Buddha Nature?
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Imperfections in Art
Todd Sines is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans from analog techno music production to commercial art direction. Todd is the founder and creative director of +Scale, an NYC-based production company, and Helic.al, a vinyl-first music label.
This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/dtda4j8hAk8
Todd's Links:
https://scale.la/
https://www.facebook.com/toddsinesart
https://soundcloud.com/sines
https://bandcamp.com/search?q=todd%2Bsines
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Teaser
00:24 - Intro
01:31 - Todd's life path
08:42 - Multiple creative interests
16:54 - Blemishes in Art
19:49 - All Analogue Music Process
24:43 - Multitrack sound recording
33:13 - The creative process
39:04 - Balance between creation and money
41:03 - Intersection of Art, Music, and Film
UX Design, Coffee Culture, and Living Life in Vietnam
Jon is currently Head of FPT Design at FPT Software in Vietnam. In this beer-fueled conversation, we talk about design, but as often happens with beer, the topics veer more towards life, freedom versus safety, and living abroad.
This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/xQpp43z2_Ag
Jon's Links:
https://jonderagon.com/
https://cafescene.com/
Thomas's Links:
My indie games: https://okipoo.com/
The best bag for the Nintendo Switch: https://sefu.jp/switch-bag
Listen to the podcast: https://dxsaigon.com/podcast/
Table of Contents:
0:00:00 - Teaser
0:00:25 - Intro
0:01:51 - Jon's History in Vietnam
0:10:36 - Saigon's Dynamism
0:21:05 - Saigon's Evolution in Term of Design
0:26:43 - Concept of Countries and Borders in The Future
0:37:29 - Things as They Are in Local People's Perspective
0:42:46 - Effects of Vietnam on Jon's Skin and Ears
0:48:59 - The Dark Side of Globalization
0:53:45 - Consciousness vs Business
1:01:05 - Safety vs Freedom
1:13:55 - Safety vs "Being Alive"
1:20:25 - Summary
1:22:08 - Outro
Hypnotherapy, Super Heroes, and Productivity Myths
Julien Noyer is a former VJ and motion graphics designer and currently a practicing hypnotherapist in France. Thomas caught up with Julien in Vietnam, before the pandemic started, to learn about hypnotherapy and to vent his neuroticism on camera ;)
Julien's Links:
https://julien-noyer.com/
https://www.facebook.com/julien.noyer.hypnotherapy/videos
This episode is also available as a video: https://youtu.be/dEFhhwFD2XA
Table of Contents:
0:01:02 - How Thomas met Julien
0:03:01 - Learning to become a hypnotherapist
0:10:36 - What is (and what is not) hypnotherapy
0:16:20 - Hypnotherapy session
0:25:20 - Hypnotherapy won't make you another person
0:28:41 - TIps for creative people
0:36:01 - About the feeling of not doing
0:44:11 - Ethics is relative
0:49:24 - Action movies and the Disneyfication of drama
0:56:59 - Leisure times
0:59:24 - Zen meditation and falling out of enlightenment
1:04:00 - Dealing with assholes: Curb Your Enthusiasm and driving in Vietnam
1:07:37 - Being too critical; Thomas's identity as a designer, growing beyond personality types
1:11:46 - Driving in Vietnam, communicating anger through actions
1:17:31 - Women and jealousy
1:23:53 - Constant change
1:26:07 - Outro
Running a Bouldering Gym in Japan
Hachi-san is the founder of Travis Bouldering Studio, located in Hirakata City, Osaka, Japan.
This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/gQ6NL3sfccU
Hachi's Links:
http://travisbouldering.com/
https://www.instagram.com/travis_bouldering_studio/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGgEH-9thyCDPFy2ADfuITg/videos
Table of Contents:
0:00:00 - Start
0:00:29 - Intro
0:01:36 - The State of Japan During Corona Virus
0:06:46 - Opening a Climbing Gym After 1 Year of Practice
0:11:51 - Difficulties to Open a Climbing Gym
0:18:17 - Travis Bouldering Studio's Location
0:25:59 - Comparison with Other Climbing Gyms
0:30:31 - Lead Climbing
0:34:40 - Designing Climbing Walls
0:43:31 - Designing Climbing Routes
0:51:37 - Why Does Hachi Speak English?
1:01:19 - PayPay and Cash in Japan and Pricing at Travis Studio
1:08:41 - Customers' Habits
1:12:46 - Marketing Travis Bouldering Studio
1:14:12 - Outro
Tags:
bouldering, rock climbing, climbing gym, bouldering gym, Kansai, Japan, Osaka, Hirakatashi, entrepreneurship, design, podcast, design exchange, Hiroshi Hachi, Thomas Grové
The Business of Sci-Fi Motorbike Design
Daryl Villanueva is the owner of Bandit9, a motorbike design company based in Vietnam. His designs are unlike any other bikes out there. In this episode of the Design Exchange Podcast, we talk about his approach to design and business and get a sneak peek at some of his latest designs.
Daryl's Links:
https://bandit9.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bandit9_/
Special thanks to Royal Enfield Vietnam for allowing us to film there! https://royalenfieldvietnam.vn/
This episode is also available as a video: https://youtu.be/NIPM7SdzdgE
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Teaser
00:33 - Intro
04:07 - Building Motorbikes
10:58 - Inspiration for Sci-Fi Bikes
16:22 - Advertising Motorcycles
20:03 - American Chopper and Taking Your First Steps as an Entrepreneur
25:22 - From China to Vietnam
28:07 - Next Projects for Bandit9
30:56 - Advice for Designers - from Sketch to Prototype
35:36 - Electric Vehicles, Motorbikes, DIY, and Cyber Truck
42:29 - Dealing with Haters, Criticism in Design, and Designing for a Niche
46:16 - The Reason for Producing 9 Bikes per Design
48:34 - Luxury vs Mass Production as a Business Strategy
54:08 - Managing Clients and Mitigating Risk
59:40 - Different Kinds of Financial Concerns for Startups
1:08:14 - Managing Work-Life Balance
1:19:18 - Book Project
1:24:08 - Outro
Videogames, VJing, and Growing A Motion Graphics Studio
Tung Khi is the founder and creative director of Box, a motion graphics design studio based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
special note: Tung has a thick accent, so we highly recommend watching the video version of this episode: There are subtitles you can read-along with and examples of Box's motions graphics are projected on the wall behind us throughout the interview. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yBFEHgc0Vs0
Tung's Links:
https://www.theboxcollective.tv/
https://www.instagram.com/theboxcollectivevietnam/
https://www.crazymonkey.vn/
https://www.instagram.com/tungcrazymonkey/
Software Tung Uses:
https://www.notch.one/
https://smode.fr/
Podcast Links:
http://dxsaigon.com/podcast/dxp-024
https://youtu.be/yBFEHgc0Vs0
https://sefu.jp/switch-bag/
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Teaser
01:09 - What is the Box Collective
03:22 - Tung's Early Career
07:24 - From Employee to Company Owner - Using Your Connections
09:10 - Team Growth, New Offices, and New Branding
11:56 - Where to Find Box on The Internet
14:13 - Typical Box Work and Box Clients
18:18 - Tung'Style
23:13 - Chuck Csuri
24:09 - Projecting on Murals
25:12 - Differences between Hanoi and Saigon
28:20 - Personal Work vs Corporate Work
30:50 - Scaling a Creative Company
32:38 - Typical Staff Background
33:46 - Good Clients vs Bad Clients
36:12 - Video Games: Arcades and Emulators
38:07 - The Story of The Switch Bag
38:59 - Consequences of Aging
44:02 - The Joe Rogan Experience and Elon Musk
45:05 - Tesla vs Vinfast
49:54 - Why Starbucks and McDonalds struggle in Vietnam
53:27 - The Nintendo Switch: Reigniting Videogame Love
57:06 - Design of The Switch Lite
58:04 - Crossplay - Fortnite and Fantasy Strike
1:00:09 - Unity vs Unreal
1:03:17 - Software Used for Motion Graphics and VJing
1:04:33 - Outro
Designing Affordable, Modular, Prosthetic Limbs and Building Humans
Rafael Masters is the CEO of Vulcan Augmetics, a Vietnam-based startup that develops affordable, adaptable, and upgradable robotic arms.
Links:
https://www.wearevulcan.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-masters-81276678/
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Intro
01:51 - Affordable Prosthetics
11:44 - Design Concerns to Make Prosthetics More Affordable
19:07 - Customer's Journey
29:39 - Amputee's Mental Acceptance
36:06 - Company's Journey
46:14 - Elon Musk / Tessla's Cyber Truck Design
52:21 - First 2 Years of Operations and Investment
59:57 - Design for Maintainance, Practicality, and Dignity
1:07:35 - Outro
Episode Hashtags:
#Augmetics, #Prosthetics, #Robotics, #3dprinting, #Entrepreneurship, #Startup, #Vietnam, #Affordable, #Design, #DXP
This podcast is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/MLRoTsqeBRw
Designing and Marketing Delicious Tea
Aaron Shinn is a former #IDEO design lead and the cofounder of August Uncommon Tea who has been a dear friend for many years. We caught up on the streets of Osaka to discuss #futurism, Japan, and the nuts and bolts of designing and selling #tea.
Links:
https://www.aaronshinn.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ashinn/
https://august.la/
https://www.instagram.com/augustuncommon/
https://www.facebook.com/AugustUncommon/
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Start
00:50 - Intro to Aaron Shinn
01:40 - Dontonbori is the Fisherman's Wharf of Osaka
01:52 - Japan Neon, the 80's Future, and a Newer Future in Other Places
03:47 - Aaron Shinn is one of Thomas Grové's Design Mentors
04:40 - KPT Bryce and 90's Art Tools
06:21 - Realtime Rendering, VJing, Cloaking, Crazy Monkey
08:21 - August Uncommon Tea
09:15 - Availability in Japan
10:16 - The Economics of Running and Scaling A Tea Business
16:01 - Acquiring Customers through Advertising: Retargeting vs Prospecting
19:46 - Why Did Aaron and Gina Get into the Tea Business? And Where August Fits Amongst the Different Types of Tea Markets.
28:36 - The Process of Developing a Tea Flavor and the Link between Taste and Smell
34:06 - How Are People Preparing and Drinking August Tea?
39:35 - Random People Join the Fun pt 1
41:38 - Aaron Shinn's Role at August
46:27 - This is a Record of This Conversation
47:20 - Neil Stephenson - Cryptonomicon - Tea and Why Oversteaping Tea Makes It Bitter
53:20 - Can You Cold Brew Flavored Teas?
55:27 - The Development Process - What Percentage of New Blends are Failures?
1:00:26 - Customer Service and Dealing with Negative Feedback
1:10:05 - Random People Interaction Pt 3
1:10:54 - Tools for Ecommerce Pt 2
1:12:05 - Aaron Shinn Says Japan is a Different World. And Hiking the Kumonokodo Pilgrimage Trail.
1:14:03 - Outro
This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/6XuDLZQvO9Y
Acting, Directing, and Running a Theatre Company
Dan Cooney is a professional actor, a director, and the founder of The Encore, a musical theatre company in Dexter, Michigan.
Episode Links:
https://www.theencoretheatre.org
https://www.facebook.com/Encore.Musical.Theatre
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Teaser
00:15 - Intro to Dan Cooney
00:50 - Dan's Acting Path
05:37 - A Pro Actor at Acting School
07:50 - "Schmackting"
11:47 - Difference between Acting on Stage and on Camera
13:30 - Advice for Aspiring Actors
20:38 - Learning acting and singing
25:34 - Advice for Young Actors - Meditation, Observation, Learn Yourself
30:06 - About Method Actors
34:18 - Directing
42:29 - Show Preparation
50:31 - From Acting to Directing
54:48 - Why Encore is Moving to a Bigger Space
58:12 - The Economic Effects of a Theater in a Community
1:02:18 - Outro
This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/GSw1FSvzz08
The Design Exchange Podcast is produced by dxSaigon.
Boutique Fashion Design in Vietnam
Leo Huynh is the founder and designer of the Sinhtolina fashion brand. She makes the clothes that she wants to wear, characterized by comfortable open-back dresses suitable for warm weather.
Leo's Links:
https://www.instagram.com/sinhtolina/
https://www.facebook.com/Sinhtolina
Table of Contents:
0:00:27 - Intro - Vietnamese and Spanish Names
0:03:55 - The Genesis of a Fashion Brand
0:06:40 - Challenges with Sizing
0:12:14 - Femininity in Fashion across Different Cultures and Ages
0:19:20 - Thomas Thinks Confidence is Sexy
0:22:52 - Leo's Design and Business Background
0:30:23 - Influencer Marketing
0:33:36 - Comparing Interior Design and Fashion Design
0:40:53 - Shrinking Issues
0:44:37 - Thomas's Frustration with Mass Production
0:53:42 - Brand Positioning
0:56:46 - Finding Inspiration, Human Observations, Corporate Creative Life
1:00:59 - Where Can You Find Sinhtolina?
1:03:05 - Origin of the Sinhtolina Name
1:05:34 - Outro
This episode of the Design Exchange Podcast is also available to watch as a video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lhecO_8DxwQ
Tags: Fashion, Design, Dress Design, Saigon, Vietnam, Sinhtolina, Leo Huynh, Design Exchange, Podcast, DXP, Business, Entrepreneurship,
Running a Design Agency in Vietnam
Vi Ton is co-founder and CEO of Studio BCA (Bo Cong Anh / Dandylion) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Vi's Links:
https://studioboconganh.com/
https://www.facebook.com/StudioBCA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vi-ton-b07b9626/
Table of Contents:
00:33 - Intro
01:04 - Vi's Journey
10:33 - Business partnership
14:41 - Voice User Interface Design
22:54 - Artificial Assistants for Design
31:28 - Personal Implication in Entrepreneurship
37:05 - Human Resource Management
41:23 - Business and Identity Design
46:42 - Outro
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The Process of Photography
David Dredge is a portrait photographer based in ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. We talk about his latest exhibition, Mono, as well as his journey as a photographer and his motivation.
David's Links:
https://daviddredge.com/
https://www.instagram.com/daviddredge/
https://www.facebook.com/DavidDredgePhotography/
Table of Contents:
00:41 - Intro
01:07 - Art Exhibition "Mono"
04:13 - Photo Processing Part 1
06:48 - David's Use of Specific Printing
09:59 - Photo Processing part 2
15:46 - Panoramas
19:37 - David's Path to Saigon Part 1
29:09 - David's Path to Saigon Part 2
38:47 - Turning a Passion into a Job
46:07 - Process vs Final Output, Developing as an Artist
59:13 - Productivity, Ethics, and the Future
1:07:01 - Outro
This episode is also available to watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/iMC-k8ePa8U
Episode Hashtags:
#Cyanotype, #Blueprint, #Printing, #Photography, #Portrait, #Podcast, #Art
Failure, Depression, and Success in Business
Tam is a serial entrepreneur focusing on F&B concepts in Saigon including Saigon Siblings, Modern Hustle, and The Bean Store.
Tam's Links:
https://saigonsiblings.vn/
https://www.facebook.com/saigonsiblings/
https://www.instagram.com/saigonsiblings/
https://www.facebook.com/modernhustle/
https://www.instagram.com/modernhustlers/
This episode is also available to watch as a video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/11pZnayKGjE
Table of Contents:
00:33 - Tam's Journey
02:03 - Saigon Siblings
06:43 - About Podcasts
10:22 - The Naked Director
12:39 - The Brand DNA of Tam's Businesses
17:23 - Entrepreneur's success and failure
25:36 - Scaling Business Part 1: Franchise
30:41 - Working to Cafe Noise, Music, or Silence?
32:12 - Scaling Business Part 2
36:31 - Success is Temporary - Entrepreneur's Depression
41:12 - Other People's Expectations - What is Success in Modern Times?
48:19 - How Critical is Exercise for Depression?
49:22 - Outro
Episode Hashtags:
#F&B #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Business #Vietnam #Saigon #Cafe #AirBnB #Podcasting #Podcast #DXP #DesignExchange #Depression #Failure #Success
Freelance Photographer in Vietnam and USA
Reggie Doan is a freelance photographer who recently returned to Saigon from Portland. We discuss a wide range of topics in this interview including language, politics, culture, and photography.This episode is also available to watch as a video on youtube: https://youtu.be/fkz_U8lwgvo
Reggie's Links:
http://reggiejphotos.com/
https://www.instagram.com/reggiejphotos/
Table of Contents:
0:00:52 - Intro
0:02:04 - Reggie Doan's Professional Journey
0:11:30 - Vietnamese Guy in the USA
0:18:51 - Photography's Context in Portland and Inspiration
0:28:22 - Processing Photos
0:35:27 - Big Names and Pronunciation
0:43:54 - Differences between English, German and Vietnamese Languages
0:54:08 - Difference between Cultures
1:10:57 - Education and Healthcare Systems
1:21:15 - Free Speech
1:33:53 - Plus Size Models and Victoria Secret Protests
1:41:56 - The Impact of Protests
1:57:58 - Creative Industry in Saigon and Japan
2:08:17 - Outro
Episode Hashtags:
#gender #pronouns #politics #vietnam #portland #photography #podcast #dxp #designexchange
Padi Master Scuba Diver Trainer in Maui Hawaii
Jose Silva is a Padi Master DiveScuba Dive Instructor based in Maui, Hawaii. He has certified more than 1,100 divers and has logged over 12,000 dives. You can follow his Instagram @all4reef
Table of Contents:
00:31 - Intro
01:28 - Jose Silva: Scuba Diving Instructor
06:25 - Problem Solving in Diving
10:59 - What's in Jose Silva's Mind While Diving
14:58 - Underwater Photography and Videography
17:08 - Underwater Risks and Skills
21:08 - Jose Silva's Top Diving Spots
24:53 - Traveling Around The World with Scuba Diving Equipment
28:56 - Responsibly Attract New Divers
34:45 - Responsible Human Behavior
40:13 - Everybody's Impact on The Environment
49:15 - Outro
This episode of the Design Exchange Podcast is also available as a video podcast: https://youtu.be/t3nEYa5Jctw
Episode Hashtags:
#padi #scuba #diving #hawaii #maui #DXP #DesignExchange #podcast
Teaching Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Shuai Jiao in America
Master Mollica is a 9th Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Tiger Kung Fu and a 7th Degree Black Belt in Shuai Jiao. He teaches Kung Fu and Tai Chi in Columbus, Ohio. I became his student 30 years ago.
Links:
http://mastermatt.com/
http://dxsaigon.com/
This episode is also available to watch as a video: https://youtu.be/odBU1PEEDzc
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Intro Banter
00:38 - Chi Kung Meditation
01:35 - Mater Mollica's Martial Arts Background
06:13 - Master Mollica Was Surprised by The Popularity of MMA
10:43 - Thomas Suggests Game Design Inspired Rule Changes to MMA
14:21 - Martial Arts - Practice vs Competition, Technique vs Strength, Shuai Jiao / Judo / Wrestling / MMA
17:20 - Cardio and Endurance in MMA Competitions
21:52 - Everything Is A Technique - Training in Everyday Life and The Traditional Training Techniques of Chang Tung Sheng Shuai Jiao
28:45 - The Importance of Strategy in Martial Arts
29:55 - Taiyo Marang - Comparing Martial Arts Styles and Passing the Torch to The Next Generation
36:08 - Traditional Shuai Jiao Strength Training Exercises Demonstrated
40:45 - Tai Chi's Combat Application is Wrestling!
43:11 - Outro
Episode Hashtags:
#Kung-Fu #Shuai-Jiao #Shuai-Chiao #Sway-Jo #Tai-Chi #Chi-Kung #Chang-Dongsheng #Chang-Tung-Sheng #MMA #Martial-Arts #DXP #Podcast
An iOS Audio Pioneer Speaks About Creativity and Technology
Dan Walton is a computer programmer and entrepreneur with a specialty in audio software and crypto. He's a founder at The Retronyms, an app development house known for Tabletop, Wej, iMPC, and the very first Recorder app for iOS. Dan recently moved back to Columbus from San Francisco.
Dan's Links:
http://retronyms.com/
https://ethex.market/
https://cast.market/
Table of Contents:
00:28 - Intro
01:05 - Podcasting Basics, what is DXP?
01:56 - cast.market
02:44 - The History of The Retronyms
06:42 - Dan Walton: Instruments are the Ultimate Combination of Art and Technology
08:30 - Music Apps and Mobile Devices
13:26 - Is It Worth Developing Audio Software for Android?
15:11 - Hardware for Music Apps
20:50 - San Francisco and Columbus, Cities of Creativity?
28:17 - Other Occupations
31:50 - Company Establishment
36:47 - Blender and 3D Software, Open Source vs Subscription
42:23 - Computers and Performance
51:51 - Video Streaming
57:21 - Video Game Streaming
1:03:24 - Outro
Episode Hashtags:
#AcidTechno #iMPC #Rebirth #Retronyms #crypto #ethex #sanfrancisco #columbus #appdevelopment #dxp #podcast #dan-walton #musicinstrumentsThis episode is also available to watch as a video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qFg8dvYC9YQ
Making Art and Experiences in Columbus Ohio
Matt Barnes is a user experience and collage artist working out of Columbus Ohio. He recently started Barnes Cards, an irreverent and funky greeting card company.Matt's Links:
- https://www.barnescards.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/misterbarnes/
- https://www.instagram.com/barnescards/
Table of Contents:
1:49 - The Art Journey of Mister Barnes
13:17 - Guerilla Marketing, Trash Art Objects on Twitter
17:12 - Designing A Leisure Club Based on Nostalgia
22:11 - Columbus Has Less Cocaine Than Miami
28:36 - Columbus is into Sports
31:34 - Mister Barnes Wants to Create Amazing Experiences for People
39:46 - Thomas Pontificates on Experience Design
48:30 - Civitas Now Was An Attempt to Merge Art with Advertising
51:20 - Matt is Hard Working - Does Everyone Have Creativity or Taste? What is Art?
59:42 - What Inspires Mister Bares to Make Art? Higher Dimensions Geometry. Urban Agriculture.
1:10:21 - Columbus Galleries
1:13:37 - Outro
This episode is also available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/US-L0nq2_mc
Episode Hashtags:
#ExperienceDesign #MisterBarnes #MattBarnes #DXP #Podcast #Columbus #ArtScene #Artist #Collage
Making Ambient Music in Asia while Teaching English
Alex McCarl writes and performs experimental ambient music under the moniker Casino Witch. We catch up with Alex in Japan to talk about music production, the differences between Vietnam, Japan, and the USA, and sex with witches.Check out Alex's music on Bandcamp: https://casinowitch.bandcamp.com/
Table of Contents:
00:22 - Intro
02:21 - Overview of Topics for The Rest of The Interview
03:41 - How Alex Got into Teaching English (in 5 minutes)
12:49 - The Icarus Music Festival Wasn't Only Electronic Music
13:39 - Thomas Says Dub is Electronic Music
15:11 - Alex's Musical Journey
20:22 - Demonstration of Live Electronic Music Performance Using Sampler on the iPad
34:06 - Alex on Performing Live
39:51 - Borderlands - Another App Alex Uses for Music Production
43:32 - What Alex Likes About Performing Music on iPad
45:42 - Shared Living
48:49 - Alex and Thomas Talk About Failure
53:29 - Americans Are Victims of Protestant Work Ethic
59:32 - The Making of The Sefu Switch Bag and Burnout
1:03:24 - Thomas Started A Podcast to Deal with Depression
1:04:58 - Alex on Learning Curves
1:08:18 - Alex: The Notion of Success or Failure Exists in Our Minds
1:12:45 - Alex's End Goal is to Build an Artist Haven in The Countryside
1:17:45 - Corporate Taglines, in English, in Asia
1:20:52 - American Cinema in Japan vs Vietnam
1:23:04 - Post Modernism in Media and Stranger Things
1:30:03 - And... Black Mirror Too!
1:32:19 - And... Marvel / Spiderman
1:33:26 - Feeling Natural When Recording an Interview and Roe Rogan
1:38:03 - There's A Blow-Job Parlor Across The Street
1:39:39 - Too Cool Spiderman; Real Cool vs Douch Bag Cool
1:43:09 - Casino Witch; Sex With Witches?
1:46:26 - Outro
Episode Hashtags:
#Ambient #ProducingMusic #CasinoWitch #Vietnam #Japan #China #Failure #Postmodernism #DXP #DesignExchange #Podcast This episode is also available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nqa3Mk1eUw8
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