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Articulate with Steve McJones

Articulate with Steve McJones

Steve McJones / Alec Bolger 183 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

A Philly-based podcast where creatives come to talk about their passions and insights. Sometimes comedy, sometimes education; always a good time. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube, LinkedIn, and MySpace.

Episodes

TINO - Making a Whole Movie with Michael Mina, Jackie Diehl, and Kaitlyn Diehl Jun 29, 2026 1:12:12 "It's not what a movie is about, it's how it is about it."This week, the creative force behind the new feature film Tino joins us to discuss all the trials and tribulations of making a feature film. Writer/Director/Producer Michael James Mina talks about his inspiration, while producers Kaitlyn Diehl and Jackie Diehl weigh in with their own experiences. We have fun, we get deep, we learn. Filmmaki
Advertising - The Art of the People with Caitlin-Marie Miner Ong Jun 22, 2026 55:59 “Advertising is the ability to sense, interpret… to put the very heart throbs of a business into type, paper and ink.”Not gonna lie, this one was tough for me to get behind. But once you hear Caitlin's story, you may be persuaded on the craft of advertising as well. As an art director with a career in advertising and an amazing portfolio of passion projects, Caitlin shares her intimate experience
An Algorithm Isn't a Director with Bruno Arnabar Jun 15, 2026 1:19:25 “Truly creative things happen when one thinks differently, yet nobody wants to think differently.”Welcome Back! This is the first episode in the new apartment, apologies for any technical issues. Unfortunately this podcast has to take the back burner to my passion for film, but change is good sometimes.Who better to ring in the new era other than film buff Bruno Arnabar? Bruno has an extensive kno
The Grit Test - A Guide to Film Festivals with Kaitlyn Diehl Aug 5, 2025 1:04:43 "Truth is, generally I like film festivals; somewhere at some level there's an exchange of ideas."Are you thinking about submitting your first short to a film festival? Well hold your dang horses, you may need some guidance. In this episode we discuss how & why festivals can be useful, and how important it is to utilize the best strategy suited to your personal filmmaking goals.Music:Bass Vibe
Cosmic & Comedic Solutions with Betty Smithsonian Jul 21, 2025 57:33 "Even though a number of people have tried, no one has yet found a way to drink for a living."This week we're joined by comedian and business operations expert Betty Smithsonian. Is comedy teachable? Is self-awareness? Discussing sobriety and getting to the bottom of fear-based decision making, you'll somehow manage to find that you're still in a basement, and that's totally okay.Music:Faster Does
New Sketch Every Monday with Scott Bigos Jul 7, 2025 1:03:27 "Instagram comments are your local community. YouTube comments are like... the world."This week we're joined by Scott Bigos, creative director behind the sketch comedy YouTube channel, CheeseParade. In this interview, we discuss the insanity behind pumping out quality, one-minute sketches every week, and how in order to really process your childhood, you're gonna need a weapon.Subscribe to CheeseP
Milk & Cardi B with Tyler Wolf and Manny Brown Jun 30, 2025 1:19:50 "I used to think this podcast was a good time capsule for us. But now I'm like, this is just us devolving into madness."Tyler and Manny join us for their third round on Articulate, a checkpoint for reflection on their sanity. On this very real podcast, we discuss how you get worse with jokes as you progress in standup, comedic breakthroughs, and getting vulnerable. The boys struggle through old re
Crushing the Bingo Mic with Jake Lipinsky Jun 9, 2025 51:16 "Standup is a war for confidence all the time."Jakey's back! We talk podcasts, standup, and sketches; a good balance while dissecting the classic nasty & silly work. Follow Jake, Friendly Comedy, and Friendly Television for the good stuff.Music:Cuts by Le Gang | https://soundcloud.com/thisislegangMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported Lice
Painting with Light with Maxwell Collins Jun 2, 2025 1:16:52 "If we don't want to see it, we shouldn't see it."This week, we're joined by Maxwell Collins (D.P.) to discuss cinematography, the film school debate, and the best ways to create opportunities for your career.https://www.maxwellcollinsdp.com/Merry Bay by Ghostrifter Official | https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-officialMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attributio
Feeding Creativity with Charlie Temple May 19, 2025 49:55 "The whole culture is telling you to hurry, while the art tells you to take your time. Always listen to the art."At the end of the day, we're here to collaborate, create, and have fun. But DON'T TALK ABOUT discipline. I can't know to hear any more about discipline. This week we're joined by Charlie Temple to discuss the best way to feed into multiple sides of creativity.Check out his work on Spoti
The Blind Filmmaker with David Block and Alex Kucy May 12, 2025 1:02:19 "When a child learns Torah, they bribe him with candy. When an adult learns Torah, they say it's okay if you do it for a selfish motive, because it becomes a pure motive."This week we're joined by The Blind Filmmaker, David Block and his documentarian and fellow filmmaker, Alex Kucy. We discuss David's motivations for deciding to take on the challenge of filmmaking, despite his visual impairment,
The Mural Capital of the World with Sahiti Bonam May 5, 2025 1:09:23 "In a world of chaos, a mural can be a peaceful oasis, a visual retreat for the soul."This week we're joined by Sahiti Bonam of Mural Arts Philadelphia. We discuss the organization's mission, as well as some history of murals and the stress of the job. As a Philadelphian, this episode helped deepen my appreciation for the character these pieces bring to our city.sahitibonam.com@visualliteratureCol

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