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!
Episodes
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Dec 20, 2016 • 60min
Goodbye 2016, You Were Kind of a Stinker.
In this last episode of the year, Tom and Sean say fare thee well to 2016, roast Chris Dobell and discuss the current state of affairs of sign painting.
Nov 29, 2016 • 53min
Interview: Canteen, Limerick Ireland
Tom does some rogue reporting with the folks at Canteen, a music centric cafe in the heart of Limerick Ireland.
Oct 31, 2016 • 55min
Sign Painter's Q&A: Sean Starr in Cleveland
Sean answers all sorts of questions in Cleveland Ohio at the Weapons of Mass Creation Fest #7
Oct 25, 2016 • 59min
Interview: Cleveland's Triple Threat Press
Sean and Laura and Dave from Cleveland's Triple Threat Press talk letterpress, Denton life and the challenges facing working creatives.
Sep 26, 2016 • 1h 12min
Today's Guests: Larry David and Richard Lewis! (No, not really, it's just Tom and Sean)
Sean and Tom go on a roller coaster ride of neurosis in this episode as they discuss the ups and downs of working as a creative, with a pop in by sign painting apprentice Cole Bridges.
Jul 26, 2016 • 1h 18min
Be Yourself... But Not Too Much.
Sean and Tom get into the mechanics of operating their sign studios and the need to adapt to changes. Niki pops in on the last few minutes of the show to roast Sean and Tom (as usual).
Jun 21, 2016 • 2h 11min
Sean, Tom and Cleveland's Go Media try to make sense of it all.
Sean and Tom take each other on in GoMedia's Designer Face Off and talk about the upcoming Weapons of Mass Creation design extravaganza coming up in Cleveland in August where Sean will be hosting a workshop and talk. Tom interviews architect Manuel Smalis.
May 17, 2016 • 1h 27min
Reunited, And It Feels So Good
Sean and Tom kick the podcast into high gear with this new episode which includes a tour from Charlotte at A.S. Handover in London
Oct 20, 2015 • 1h 7min
Interview: English Signwriter Ashley Willerton
Sean and Kayleigh interview English signwriter Ashley Willerton at the Red Hen Bar in Limerick, Ireland and talk about painting signs and how Tom Collins should seriously consider running as Mayor of Limerick.
Oct 6, 2015 • 48min
Interview: Jack Hollands, London England
English Signwriter Jack Hollands and Sean go deep in this existential episode conducted at the Red Hen Bar in Limerick, Ireland.
