Episodes
Tierney Gearon is a photographer and close friend of Ally and Steve’s. The three chat about what it means to be an artist and why Tierney doesn’t like the label. Tierney talks about her process in creating one of her books: "TIERNEY GEARON: the Alphabet Book" and how tricky yet inspiring it is to work with her kids.
Published 05/23/18
Chris Hess and Adam Winn of the Los Angeles-based band SWIMM stop by Steve and Ally's studio in DTLA to chat about the fears of buying used air conditioners, drinking after strangers, dating apps and their upcoming debut full length album 'Sentimental Porno'.
Published 05/16/18
Ally and Steve chat with actor / musician / photographer Adam Goldberg in his brand new LA homestead about life, love, creativity, Febreze, babies, neuroticism, and Adam's upcoming album - Home, A Nice Place to Visit.
Published 05/02/18
Visiting Alex Prager, American photographer and filmmaker in her studio in Los Angeles was eye opening, inspiring and FUN. Alex’s work is based on set scenes which she creates drawing from an array of references to provoke strong personal emotion. Ally and Steve got to sit in the costume archive surrounded by wigs during the interview. While learning more about how Alex works, we also learn about how one must overcome fear and boldly move forward.
Published 04/25/18
Maya Stewart is a handbag and accessories designer based out of LA. Born and raised in Oklahoma, a Native American of Chickasaw, Creek and Choctaw descent. Ally and Steve sat with Maya to learn more about her family’s history, stories about how determination and a dream were the fuel to bringing her work to fruition and onto the runway. Maya’s work is all hand crafted in Los Angeles, made from Italian leather, and inspired by her Native American heritage.
Published 04/18/18
Ally and Steve chat with their neighbors Katie White and Jules De Martino of The Ting Tings about the evolution of the band, their songwriting process and their upcoming album.
Published 04/11/18
Sofia Sanchez De Betak aka "CHUFY" and her husband Alex De Betak invite Ally and Steve into their newly renovated SOHO loft to talk about Chufy's new book and clothing line.
Published 04/04/18
Ally and Steve sit down with their friend and artist, Brandon Lomax, in his Los Angeles studio. Brandon's work explores chaos and order in nature and how it's connected to his own life experiences. Suggestion: Listen to this episode while blind folded.
Published 03/28/18
Sit-In goes Live from SXSW! MaryEllis Bunn, the founder of Museum of Ice Cream, and Xavier Schipani, local Austin artist, join the stage with Ally and Steve discussing everything from Gender equality, to how to expand the imagination and creating experiential environments.
Published 03/21/18
Ally and Steve chat with Tali Lennox - daughter of Annie Lennox - in her Los Angeles home about her transition from modeling to the world of fine art.
Published 03/14/18
Tamara walks us through her journey from being the founder of Jimmy Choo, to now owning her name sake brand, Tamara Mellon based out of Los Angeles. We learn about the ups and downs and lessons learned when starting your own company. Tamara is a leader in women's advocacy in the fashion world and has a created a sustainable business model for her company to flourish.
Published 03/07/18
Ally and Steve check out the Hilde Gallery in Los Angeles to see artist Theodore Boyer's latest show.
Published 02/28/18
Ally and Steve chat with minimalist sculptor/painter Robert Moreland about his move from Louisiana to Los Angeles, the work he's done around the world, and his advice to young artists.
Published 02/21/18
Ally and Steve chat with Moon Unit Zappa and Rain Joan of Arc Phoenix about their podcast, Launch Left, cultivating young artistic talent, and their creative process.
Published 02/14/18
Jay visits Ally and Steve in their art studio and talks about his SNL days, his comedic process, and how make-up and push-ups kept him from making a cameo on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
Published 02/07/18
Hello Methlab In The Sun, Bright White Underground, and the creation of fictitious psychedelic drugs: Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe take Ally and Steve into their world and their process. Freeman and Lowe create immersive environmental installation works that transport you to another world.
Published 01/31/18
Ally and Steve sat with Australian photographer Polly Borland in her Los Angeles studio and talked about her experiences shooting Nick Cave, Queen Elizabeth II and much more.
Published 01/24/18
Yi Zhou stopped by Ally and Steve's studio to talk about her work in 3D animation and working with major brands like Chanel.
Published 01/17/18
Ally rifles through her fathers underwear drawer for a pair of his tighty whities for Josh, who wears them as a hat. The discussion goes all the way from Josh's first hand job, to why he started his wine company "White Girl Rose", and what he wants written on his gravestone.
Published 01/10/18
Ally and Steve hang out with photographer Douglas Friedman in Marfa, Texas.
Published 01/03/18
Clare Vivier - designer of California made luxury leather handbag and accessories brand Clare V - walks Ally around her studio in L.A. discussing her creative process, the value of having a business that focuses on making items locally, being a female run brand, and how to stay politically aware in a challenging time.
Published 12/27/17
One of the largest artworks in the world was created by world renowned artist, Michele Oka Doner. Ally and Steve visit Michele's 4,000 sq foot SoHo studio/ living space in New York. The artist walks them through almost every item in her space and explains her point of view. Everything is an altar according to Oka Doner, including her kitchen.
Published 12/20/17
Ally and Steve fly to London to visit artist, Marc Quinn, and take a tour of his multi-level studio. Marc walks Ally and Steve through precious works as well as pieces he is working on for the future.
Published 12/13/17
Steve and Ally visit Chelsea Leyland, one of the fashion industry's top DJs, at her apartment in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. In addition to Chelsea’s career working with everyone from Fendi, CHANEL and Valentino, they also discuss how Chelsea uses her platform to bring awareness to epilepsy and the benefits of using CBD and cannabis as an alternative treatment.
Published 12/06/17