The story behind Vic Muniz's famous "Medusa Marinara." How a plate of leftover pasta became a New York Times-reviewed masterpiece in 24 hours. #VicMuniz #ModernArt #Creativity #ArtMarket #Medusa #FunnyStories #ArtLife #Masterpiece
What if the invention that truly made us human wasn’t the wheel, language, or even agriculture — but art? In this episode of Infinite Loops, we sit down with internationally renowned artist Vik Muniz to explore a radical and deeply human idea: that art — the ability to represent the…
Before becoming a Harvard professor, Todd Rose was on welfare, stealing toilet paper from rest stops. He shares a deeply personal story about the humiliation built into our social safety nets and the powerful advice from his father that reframed welfare as an "investment" from his neighbors. #Poverty #Dignity #Welfare…
Explaining the real meaning behind the bubble in the Wizard of Oz. #film #filmbreakdown #meaning #movie #cinema #breakdown #wizardofoz #glinda #song
The key to not getting what you want. #podcast #inspiration #motivation #advice #art #artist
Marc Dennis tells the story of how being in court started his artist identity. #art #artist #creativity #origins #drawing
What happens when a 17th-century painting technique collides with Road Runner cartoons, identity politics, world hunger, meta-narratives, forest fires, Jewish humor, and mesquite-smoked duck? You get Marc Dennis — one of the most fascinating, funny, and philosophically tuned-in artists working today. Join us for a conversation about art, humor, grief,…
Why investing in art is risky. #art #artist #markets #market #stocks #invest
Feeling stressed? A trip to the museum might be more effective than you think. Art dealer Ariel Meyerowitz shares the results of a recent study that scientifically proves looking at art in person reduces stress and lowers cortisol levels by 22%. She explains why engaging with art is her personal…
The importance of blank walls in an art collection. Full episode with Ariel out now! #art #artcollection #artist #interiordesign
Professional art advisor Ariel Meyerowitz joins Jim O'Shaughnessy to demystify the complex world of art. Ariel provides an essential guide for aspiring collectors, explaining where to begin, how to develop your eye, and why buying what you love is the most important first step. They explore the inner workings of…
Advice on why you should avoid "resulting". #life #advice #motivation #inspiration #help
Cheesemonger Adam Moskowitz and his resident cheese expert Alex tell the legendary origin story. Discover the magical, irreversible process that turns milk into one of the world's oldest and most beloved foods. #cheesehistory #foodhistory #cheesemaking #funfacts #didyouknow #ancienthistory #foodscience #cheesemonger #cheese #food #foodie
The quest for whale cheese (and other mammalian cheese pursuits). Watch the full interview with Adam Moskowitz of A Cheese Course wherever you get your podcasts. #cheese #food #foodie #cooking #recipe
Jim O'Shaughnessy sits down with professional cheesemonger and show host Adam Moskowitz for a wildly comedic and profound dive into passion, purpose, and the art of creation. This isn't just about cheese. Adam shares his incredible journey from a failed rapper to a cheese evangelist, explaining how the craft saved…
Socrates feared the written word would destroy our memory. He was right, but he missed the bigger picture. Author Todd Rose explains how the invention of writing led to a new form of logic (Aristotelian logic) but also how this powerful tool was hoarded by elites for centuries—a crucial lesson…
Author Todd Rose dives into the profound wisdom of Viktor Frankl, arguing that the true "will to meaning" isn't found in grand gestures, but in the small, everyday moments of service, connection, and purpose. #Meaning #Purpose #ViktorFrankl #Philosophy #Psychology #MentalHealth #SelfHelp
We think technology drives history, but we have it backwards. Author Todd Rose tells the fascinating story of the mechanical clock and the hourglass—two competing technologies. The "inferior" one won for 200 years, proving that our values, not the tech itself, determine the future. A vital lesson for the age…
Todd Rose, author and co-founder of Populace, joins Jim to share his incredible journey from high school dropout to Harvard professor. He discusses the core ideas from his books, "The End of Average" and "Dark Horse," arguing that our standardized, one-size-fits-all systems fail to account for human individuality. Todd and…
"If I could impart one bit of wisdom, hard-earned, hard-won, from this farm kid from rural Wisconsin, it is this: 'Never stand behind a sneezing cow.'” Michael Perry shares some valuable wisdom learned on a Wisconsin farm. Full video: https://youtu.be/8oPKVU8Hfnk
"What nursing did for me is it taught me to go into a tiny little room with a complete stranger, ask them to take all their clothes off, and within 30 seconds, ask them when's the last time they pooped." Michael Perry on the lessons learned from being in nurse…
"I have a 2002 Toyota that I load up with a bunch of book boxes and some T-shirt tubs. And I got a guy named Tony who's my merch dude, and he comes with me and we do gigs in places like Gilman, Wisconsin. And you know what? I make…
"I get asked all the time, ‘How did you learn to write and tell stories?’ It was being down at the implement store, listening to the farmers sitting around rolling dice and drinking coffee. Their stories had shape and form and flow, and they often had a payoff. They didn't…
What happens when a shy farm kid from rural Wisconsin who never dreamed of being a writer becomes one of America's most beloved storytellers? Michael Perry joins Infinite Loops to share his remarkable journey from cleaning calf pens to pitching scripts at Universal Studios, all while maintaining his day job…
