Artists w/ EM
A podcast to get down to basics with every type of Artist. Definition of "artist" for this show is anyone who creates or shares an experience or creative product. We discuss intersectionality, queer topics, mental health, and the process of creating. Guests range from clowns, filmmakers, musicians, writers, etc. Hosted by Em Persico who is a clown, singer-songwriter, and filmmaker. They use (they/them) pronouns, they are non-binary, and identify under the queer unbrella. Please enjoy!
Show episodes
Our guest from the beginning of 2022, Tad Yagi (he/him) is an actor, sketch artist, clown, musician, songwriter, and drawing enthusiast. We discuss multicultural identity and how people of color are portrayed in the media, mental health, and approaches to acting.
Our guest from the beginning of 2022, Christopher Pedraza (he/him) is a musician, drummer, actor, and analog photographer. We discuss social anxiety, growing up with music, and the creative process of film shooting and developing.
Our guest from the beggining of 2022, Ai Yoshihara (she/her) is a standup comedian and actor. We discuss what it's like to be an asian immigrant in America and a female comedian in a white male dominated field.
Our guest from the begining of 2022, Karin Nord (she/they) is a stand-up comedian, clown, and all around performer. We discuss being vulnerable on stage, career life balance, and the othering of media.
Our guest from the end of 2021, Jen Buhrow (she/her) is an actor, singer, corporate presenter, and mime enthusiast. We discuss the process if taking countless zoom classes in clown, mime, circus skills, yoga, and movement. This episode was recorded when the world and performers started doing things in person again.
Our guest from the end of 2021, Erik Engman (he/him) is an improviser, theater writer director, magic enthusiast, and clown. We discuss his journey with the arts, raising children, and finding his way to clowning.