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“Really glad I cam across your podcast. A few episodes in and already your episodes have kept me going whilst in the studio. Great studio-making listening. Photography content giving me confidence to just keep going and exploring.”
Femmeartdesire via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/13/23
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“I regretfully didn’t have the opportunity to study photography for my college degree, despite knowing that this is what I’ve always wanted to do. I graduated feeling like I’d missed out on my biggest opportunity to learn about so many facets of image making, leaving my knowledge of the practice...”Read full review »
Mariel Wiley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/23
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“Loved the Steph episode! Inspiring & insightful. Really good one Gem ❤️”
Smita Lasrado via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
12/27/22
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“I have listened to this podcast for a few months very carefully. It has helped me to learn more about the art of photography.”
Athens Hwy 441 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/22
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“Fantastic set of podcasts and exactly the sorts of conversations photography is needing right now, working my way though the wealth of them, giving 2 or 3 listens to each one. Great work as this is so needed, please keep these conversations going.”
NathanPhoto via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/16/22
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“I’ve just driven 620 miles, it took all day. Luckily I had Gem’s wonderful podcasts to listen to. Great choice of artists and fantastic interviews, intelligent, articulate and bang up to date. I learned so much on the journey. Highly recommended”
Mattustu via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/22
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“This is best photography podcast and the most important one.
I discovered Gem Fletcher’s podcast with an interview with Coco Capitán who is an artist that represents what photography is all about right now.
This podcasts deals with important issues - gender, race, identity colonialism,
and what...”Read full review »
Nelson Rob via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/25/22
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“Gem is the best!”
🧙♀️🪩 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/12/22
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“A brilliant podcast, digging into the reality of working in visual culture and the arts. Open, honest and with incredible insight it’s always engaging, interesting and entertaining. Recommended!!!”
jnuk357 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/07/22
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“Wonderful podcast. Inspiring interviews and insightful questions make it relevant and valuable.”
TheHippyHippo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/02/22
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“I am so glad I found this podcast. It has come at the exact time I needed it. I am learning a lot and discovering new ideas. Gem is also a brilliant host, very thoughtful and sincere.”
chdieo7 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/31/22
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“Important photography chats! Most recent with Charlotte Cotton was so good! Thanks for this Gem and all of the other brilliant conversations :)”
try another nickname nickname via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/23/22
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“New favourite editing soundtrack!
I find these talks incredibly inspiring and insightful.
There's various great artists in conversation with Gem Fletcher on the podcast, for example @emily_elsie (this talk I found incredibly interesting as well)
@campbelladdy (mid listen on this one but I...”Read full review »
Izz H via Apple Podcasts ·
Austria ·
03/01/22
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“One of my favourite photography podcast!”
Lola Paprocka via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/25/22
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“Messy truth has pointed me in the direction of some great photographers, it’s been great to get real insight into their artistic practice. Keep it up”
Rmurrie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/02/21
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“I’ve been listening to the messy truth since 2019, and I’ve never missed an episode. It is great to listen to a range of photographer’s work, processes and their struggles. Also the conversations are honest, genuine and warm. It’s definitely one of my favourite podcasts and often that I go back...”Read full review »
jtam_photography via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
11/19/21
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“The Messy Truth gives us the opportunity to listen to conversations with our favorite artists, editors and people in the industry. Gem Fletcher carries these conversations with compelling questions and a warm, genuinely interested tone. It’s one of my favorite podcasts.”
Matilde Viegas via Apple Podcasts ·
Portugal ·
11/10/21
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“The Messy Truth is wonderful podcast, that allows the listener some rare insight into a wide range of photographer’s work, processes, thoughts and ideas.
Would highly recommend for anyone interested in photography and the arts.”
Amesbury FFF via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/29/21
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“Each episode leaves you feeling immensely inspired! I especially love how the conversation always remains casual, but the insights that emerge are so potent. A must listen for anyone interested in art and photography.”
RebeccaKishore1977 via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
07/24/21
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“Photography can be a closed world, where reluctance to share experience or advice perpetuates cycles of exclusion. This podcast is a hugely valuable resource for photographers — a safe space which provides vital education and information, helping demystify the industry. So much love for...”Read full review »
Kamila - via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/12/21
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“I always feel nourished after listening to MT. Intelligent, thoughtful, empathetic and bold. MT creates space for important dialogue that will ultimately shift thinking and hold the creative industry accountable for real change. I’m so happy it exists.”
Gothpig via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/07/21
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“Such an insightful show, great conversations with brilliant guests always widening this photography world up to me. Gem is a great interviewer always conjuring up nuggets of truth from her guests. Highly recommended.”
CJGLVS via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/06/21
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“I love this podcast. Gemma’s taste, interview style, and her ability to dig deep with these artists is insightful and inspiring.”
Criqit via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/21
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“The insights are beautifully vulnerable and inspirational, with fluid conversations that feel personal and relaxed.”
Kakolakoo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/22/21
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“Gem’s conversations with artists bring refreshing new insight into those she speaks with. Intelligent, thoughtful and thought provoking. Can’t get enough.”
Miss Katie P via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/22/21
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“Could not recommend this more. Have learnt so much from this podcast, providing insight and inspiration from a much needed and uniquely personal and inclusive angle.”
gSavorelli90 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/22/21
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“Insightful podcast that I have been listening to for a while. Would recommend to anyone with or without a keen interest in photography”
vakirtzis1987 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/21/21
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“I can’t wait for new episodes of TMT, Gem is an incredible host and I always walk away with some incredible insight and great conversation about the creative process and what it means to be a maker. Cannot say enough good things about The Messy Truth!”
acacacac2021 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/21/21
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“Rich conversations on the culture, politics, and business of photography.”
Malika-in-Amsterdam via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
06/21/21
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“Thoughtful and critical look at all aspects of the photographic industry told through the lens of ever talented Gem and her carefully curated selection of guests.
Every episode gives me new levels of understanding about my own practice and the practice of others in the most genuinely inclusive...”Read full review »
NayWoodP via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/21/21
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“If you love photography. If you love artists. If you love podcasts. Well look no further than right here. This podcast is brilliant!”
Ed Voss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/21
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“Definitely one of my favourite podcasts. Always insightful, interesting guests and Gem is a great interviewer. Photography focused but any creative or anyone interested in creative work can enjoy this. Highly recommend!”
Nolwenn L via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
06/21/21
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“Love the people you choose to interview!! So inspiring. I love it!”
Learon Coleman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/21
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“I’ve listened to every episode - cannot get enough! Gem interviews an incredible range of artists/writers/curators who all do an excellent job of articulating their practice.”
Mikeyb1113456 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/19/21
“In-depth conversations with people who shape visual culture nowadays. Gem Fletcher is a thorough and thoughtful interviewer.”
t-borodina via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
02/18/21
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“While so many podcasts get bogged down in gear talk, Gem and The Messy Truth get to the heart of the medium. Super insightful questions and thoughtful guests make it a joy to listen to.”
Justin Reissman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/21
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“Can’t believe I’ve only just discovered Gem’s podcast, essential listening for anyone in the photography / creative industry!✨”
ourcharr via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/30/21
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“Big fan of Gem, love these conversations!”
Dangerboijaner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/21
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“a podcast about photography and it’s wider implications. the episode with Dr Jennifer Good has completely changed my attitude towards photo ethics and the current political discussion as a whole. very grateful conversations like these are so widely available 👍”
westen groh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/21
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“Without doubt the best photography based podcast I’ve listened to. Excellent content and great audio.”
Scays22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/04/21
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“I am decidedly not a podcast person but Gem Fletcher’s The Messy Truth is exquisite and was easily my favorite thing to edit to this year”
Amanda Suarez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/01/21
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“i love listening to artists i admire discuss their work and process and especially their journey into art. being self taught i feel as though these conversations are my tuition free education. <3”
Jamie h 12855 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/20
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“So glad to have found this: Casual, yet thoughtful and always inspiring conversations with some of my favorite photographers, and others that I’ve discovered thanks to this podcast. The title couldn’t be more fitting, as I’m impressed by the honesty of these conversations. Do subscribe!”
Manuel Falcao Malzbender via Apple Podcasts ·
Portugal ·
11/28/20
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“Discovered while studying for my dissertation and been hooked since. Great conversations with fascinating guests. Gem is great at having natural conversations with guests 💖”
Benedict Moore via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/11/20
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“Great podcast. I have reached it recently and try to listen all previous episodes
Thank you Gem”
Mehrijk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/20
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“Interesting conversations about all the different aspects in image making. I Love listening this podcast !”
Nishitoria via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
08/10/20
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“Gem is generous, insightful and empathetic interviewer and she speaks with talented, thoughtful photographers and image makers with diverse backgrounds, fields of practice and experiences. The conversations are wonderful, and it’s a pleasure to listen to them.”
KXXBK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/08/20
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“Great podcasts. Looking forward for the new stories and opinions. ❤️”
Катя Туркина via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/13/20
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