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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Feb 17, 2015 • 53min
Interview: San Francisco Sign Painter Bob Dewhurst
Sean and Bob talk about the cost of living and doing business in San Francisco, living in cars and Airstream trailers, hippies and the new 1 Shot paint formula.
More info on Bob: http://www.signlanguagesf.com/
Feb 10, 2015 • 25min
Grudge Match?!? Old School vs. New School Sign Painters
Sean tackles the topic of whether old school sign painters don't like the newcomers to the trade, or if its just a social disconnect.
Feb 3, 2015 • 41min
Interview: Sign Writer Tom Collins Limerick, Ireland
In this episode Sean and Tom talk about their shared ignorance of sports, Morrissey, 1980s New Wave and, oh yeah... sign painting.
Jan 30, 2015 • 46min
Interview: Sign Painters Chris and Stu Dobell
In this episode, Sean talks with 2nd generation Australian sign painters, the Dobell brothers. Some of the topics are the newcomers to the craft as well as what Chris and Stu think about working in tiny studio spaces. Fun stuff.
Jan 30, 2015 • 36min
Interview: Josh Luke of Best Dressed Signs, Boston
In this second episode Sean conducts his first interview with Josh and Meredith of Best Dressed Signs in Boston. Subjects include social media and its affect on the craft as well as San Francisco and its influence on the modern sign painting movement.
Jan 27, 2015 • 22min
Hey! You Can't Do It That Way!
In this first episode, Sean discusses the mindset of sign painters and how creating self imposed rules can limit sign painters and designers as artists.
