Coffee With a Sign Painter
Sean Starr
The Coffee With a Sign Painter Podcast first hit the airwaves in 2015, hosted by sign painter Sean Starr. Now, ten years later, Sean’s back, reconnecting with some of the same sign painters from the original episodes. They’re diving into how Big Tech is reshaping the world, and its affect on sign painting and what it means for those still creating art made with human hands. Expect real talk, fascinating stories, and a deep appreciation for traditional craftsmanship. Our intro music was written and recorded for this show by Fergal Lawler of the Cranberries… Thanks, Fergal!
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Jun 24, 2025 • 1h
Sign Painter Bob Dewhurst: Ten Years After
In this engaging conversation, Bob Dewhurst, a seasoned sign painter with over 50 years of experience living off-grid in Goldfield, Nevada, shares his journey and insights. He reflects on how the sign painting industry has evolved and the importance of resilience while adapting to a self-sufficient lifestyle. They discuss the dangers of virtual disconnection, the impact of COVID-19 on communication, and the value of mentorship in the sign painting community. Bob also delves into the joys of rural life, highlighting creativity and freedom in his artistic endeavors.
Apr 20, 2021 • 1h 29min
Copenhagen Signs: The Sign Painter's Redemption
Sean talks with Jakob Engberg of Copenhagen Signs in Denmark, a conversation about addiction, meditation, and redemption while painting signs.
Apr 4, 2021 • 1h 15min
The Gentleman Racer: Mike Satterfield and the Death of Consumerism
Sean talks with The Gentleman Racer founder Mike Satterfield about the over-politicization of modern life and the much-needed death of our culture of consumerism.
Mar 15, 2021 • 1h 12min
UK's Sarah Harvey: Stickin' It to the Man One Gypsy Wagon at a Time
Sean and English Gypsy Wagon painter Sarah Harvey talk paint and design, working for the occasional celebrity client, living free outside the confines of the "norm" and Frank Zappa.
Mar 7, 2021 • 1h 43min
Sign Painter Mike Meyer: The Man, The Myth, The Legend
Sean and globe-trotting sign painter and instructor Mike Meyer catch up and discuss the trade as well as sitting with your own mortality, paying it forward, and Polka music.
Mar 4, 2021 • 20min
2020 Was One Hell of a Year
After a world-changing year, Sean Starr is in relaunch mode with the podcast and looking towards the unknown future with a focus on talking with other sign painters on where we all go from here.
Apr 24, 2018 • 2h 34min
Goodbye Dolores: The Final Episode
Join Tom and Sean, The Cranberries Noel Hogan and Fergal Lawler, Singer Sarah Jaffe, Van Morrison's guitarist Dave Keary and a dozen other Limerick, Ireland based musicians and artists as they say farewell and share memories and music of Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan who passed away earlier this year.
Dec 19, 2017 • 54min
Interview: Ches & Alex Perry of Chicago's Right Way Signs
Interview: Ches & Alex Perry of Chicago's Right Way Signs
Nov 28, 2017 • 44min
Interview: Kathryn Hall, Curator of Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Interview with Houston Center for Contemporary Craft Curator Kathryn Hall. We talk about the current exhibit “For Hire: Contemporary Sign Painting in America”
Feb 7, 2017 • 1h 8min
Interview: Piquant Media Limerick, Ireland
Sean and Tom catch up after a crazy January and Tom interviews the creative heavyweights of Piquant Media in Limerick.
