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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Jul 7, 2015 • 31min
Interview: "Keepers of the Craft" Film Maker Nathaniel Day
Sean gets to interview film maker Nathaniel Day who has shot several documentaries on Starr Studios including "Keepers of the Craft"
Jun 30, 2015 • 47min
It's the "We're Going to Ireland" Episode!
Sean talks with Limerick Signwriter Tom Collins and Dublin/New York Signwriter Simon Robinson about the upcoming project in Limerick, Ireland that will include a screening of the movie Sign Painters, an art exhibit showcasing sign painters from around the world and the project Sean is designing and will be executing in Limerick with some help and inspiration from the band the Cranberries.
Jun 23, 2015 • 36min
Interview: Berkeley Sign Painter Derek McDonald Part II
In this second part of the interview with Derek McDonald of Golden West Sign Arts in Berkeley, CA Sean and Derek discuss lots about music, Ireland, the upcoming Letterhead Meet and living as broke sign painters.
Jun 16, 2015 • 31min
Interview: Berkeley Sign Painter Derek McDonald Part I
Sean talks to Derek about his experiences with sign painting madman Mike Meyer, the movie Sign Painters and Jimmy the Saint. Part 1 of 2. More info: http://www.goldenwestsignarts.com/
Jun 9, 2015 • 14min
The Trader Joes Sign Painters
Sean fields a listeners question about the behind the scenes sign painters of Trader Joes grocery stores.
Jun 2, 2015 • 45min
Interview: Josh Hall of J. Hall & Co. Gentleman Tattooers Dallas, TX
Sean does his first client interview with long time customer and patron Josh Hall of J. Hall & Co. Gentleman Tattooers in Dallas, Texas. Sean and Josh talk about some of the similarities of the two trades as well as vegan diets and some other weird stuff. More info: http://tattoosonlamar.com/
May 26, 2015 • 1h 17min
Interview: San Diego Glass Artist and Sign Painter Roderick Treece
Roderick and Sean talk signs, surfing, "Big Daddy" Ed Roth and Sean gets schooled on planning for the future.
May 19, 2015 • 20min
We Hate It When Our Paints Become Unsuccessful
Sean answers a listeners question about the ever changing quality of materials including the new One Shot Low VOC formula.
May 12, 2015 • 52min
Interview: L.A. Trade Tech Graduate Alex Kirikake of Smart Alex Signs
Sean talks to Alex about his experience going through the Los Angeles Trade Tech Sign Painter's program and what motivated this young newcomer to the trade. More info: https://instagram.com/smart_alex_signs/
May 5, 2015 • 1h 9min
Interview: Philadelphia Sign Painter Gibbs Connors
Gibbs and Sean discuss all sorts of things sign painter (and non sign painter) related in this episode, including Volkswagens and the Smithsonian screening of the movie Sign Painters. More info on Gibbs: http://www.gibbsconnors.com/
