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375: Don’t Get Sucked Into The Battle
Jun 17, 2026
1h 36m 32s
374: Iterating on Noise
May 26, 2026
1h 20m 48s
373: Uncertainty Within An Envelope
May 12, 2026
1h 27m 56s
372: Mental Proprioception
Apr 28, 2026
1h 35m 50s
371: Moon Joy
Apr 14, 2026
1h 14m 02s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/17/26 |  375: Don’t Get Sucked Into The Battle | Episode 375 opens with a personal reflection on the death of photographer William Coupon, a friend Bill made through the show years ago, and a broader conversation on grief and mentorship. Bill also describes vibe-coding a custom Mac app with Claude Code to automate uploading episodes and drafting WordPress posts. The back half covers David Hockney's photographic collage work and how scale affects whether a piece works as a print versus a wall-sized object, plus a preview of an upcoming episode on the new Spielberg film. Pals with Coupon William Coupon NYT Obituary Michael Jackson “She’s Out Of My Life” Duane Michals NYT Obituary Quantel Paintbox David Hockney Photographic Collages | 1h 36m 32s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | 374: Iterating on Noise | Ansel Adams in AI color? Yuck! Do we ever get past the fear of complete failure and should we? Color grading footage and getting lost. Montana native Robert Osborn is our Photographer of the Week. Danziger response to the AI Ansel Adams print Degas “Woman seat beside a vase of flowers” Bill’s portrait of Alon at a piano Burden video of “Shoot” (User discretion advised) Robert Osborn mini-doc Robert Osborn website | 1h 20m 48s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | 373: Uncertainty Within An Envelope | How to teach an old dog new tricks by learning new skills, tools, and processes. Also some discussion of first stage movie making and William Gottlieb as our Photographer of the Week. Jacob Collier Berklee Commencement Speech William P Gottlieb on Wikipedia | 1h 27m 56s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | 372: Mental Proprioception | Big long conversation about change and mental health, then a trip down a used camera rabbit hole. Emma Summerton is our Photographer of the Week. “Bowling Alone” John Stewart talking about AI PotW – Emma Summerton Sandra Huller in Vanity Fair | 1h 35m 50s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | 371: Moon Joy | Jeffery & Bill are back to discuss the amazing pictures from Artemis II and the cameras they used, as well as whether doing something without it trying to be great is doing it at all. Lillian Bassman, who has a show at The Met in NYC right now, is our Photographer of the Week. Lunar Eclipse from space – Artemis 2 Strong Songs – Both Sides Now Liza Minelli and Michael Feinstein Hockney Documentary David Hockney – Painting with Light Lillian Bassman on Wikipedia | 1h 14m 02s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | 370: Detritus of Life | Is it worth going backwards in order to go forward? Finding yourself again in things you thought were in your past. Pioneering documentary photographer Alice Seeley Harris is our Photographer of the Week. “Conjuration” by Pepper Adams “Blame it on my Youth” played by Keith Jarrett Trio Ze Frank “The Wave” video Alice Seeley Harris on Wikipedia | 1h 27m 05s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | 369: Digital Entitlement | We're back!! At least every once in a while when we feel like it. This time to discuss Bill fixing the battery door of his beloved Pentax, how changing technology is effecting the reasons why we make things, and whether anyone has a good reason to buy a new camera anymore. Helen Levitt is our impromptu Photographer of the Week. The Quest for Perfection Is Stunting Our Society Kodak Brownie 3a Helen Levitt at MoMA Eggleston at David Zwirner | 1h 27m 05s | ||||||
| 4/9/24 | 368: Everything Has Limits | Jeffery and Bill discuss the Dan Winters episode of the Disney/Hulu series ‘Photographer’ and how maker’s relationships with their partners and families allows them to do what they do. Adventure photographer Krystle Wright is our Photographer of the Week. 'Photographer' on Hulu Dorothy Simpson Krause Krystle Wright on IG | 1h 10m 12s | ||||||
| 4/2/24 | 367: Offended By Extension | Should you react to changes in the industry by going on defense or offense? And what does offense in this context mean. TIF vs PSD vs PSB and more. Ken Nahoum is our Photographer of the Week. Jerry Ghionis website Platon's portrait of Richard Serra David Seidner show at ICP Guy bought an Imacon scanner for $500 TIME magazine reboot Standard Time Vol. 2 album Ken Nahoum | 1h 19m 16s | ||||||
| 3/26/24 | 366: A Big Fluffy Thing | Change the variables you control when that's what's holding you back. Also, how to have your portfolio stand out and fit in to the preconceived notions of your viewers all at the same time. Bastiaan Woudt is our Photographer of the Week. Canva Acquires Affinity Rebecca Ferguson photos by @juankr Randomness - The 1975 interview "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig Cincinatti Chili PotW - Bastiaan Woudt Hasselblad x-pan Mamiya 7ii | 1h 21m 12s | ||||||
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| 3/19/24 | 365: It Feels Different | Something feels different for Jeffery and it's a good thing, something feels different for Bill and it's not a good thing. Tony Notarberardino is our Photographer of the Week. Attention!: The power of simple decisions in a distracted world Jony Ive on Steve Jobs focus Bill's picture of Cisco Bill's other picture Cisco Ai Vs Artists - The Biggest Art Heist in History Tony Notarberadino on Forbes Tony Notarberadino on WNYC Tony Notarberadino in Interview Magazine ACA Galleries - Chelsea Hotel Portraits Steven Shore leaves Instagram | 1h 17m 07s | ||||||
| 3/13/24 | 364: I Don’t Think It’s Gonna Work | Is Instagram still about photography? Even if it is, are they photographs of real life anymore or is AI imagery just the next step toward the fantasy the world seemingly wants. Bill got little Godox Lux Junior flash, but is still not sold. Jack Delano is our Photographer of the Week. EU Parliament tries to control AI New TikTok App Spotted Triathlete IG account 16,000 Artists in Midjourney Training Database VFX of Godzilla Minus One Godox Lux Junior Flash Princess Kate Photo Edited Jack Delano on Wikipedia Jack Delano on ICP | 1h 12m 46s | ||||||
| 3/6/24 | 363: Not In My Vocabulary | Jeffery is copying his art to photographs and Bill has found a new online color editor which he's playing with while learning to accept and grow from critique. Todd Schick is our Photographer of the Week. San Francisco Art Institute bought by Laurene Powell Jobs Color.io Jacob Collier interview Chris Ashworth new book "The Unseen Saul Leiter" on Amazon Todd Schick on Instagram | 1h 08m 39s | ||||||
| 2/27/24 | 362: Motion Is The Hapiness | Turns out Jacob Collier is an amazing musician even if he doesn't label his tracks. Jeffery and Bill discuss figuring out other people's process and how sometimes it's more fun not to know. Jo Ann Callis is our Photographer of the Week. LOGIC SESSION BREAKDOWN: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Dorothy Simpson Krause Dustin Yellin Djesse Vol 4 cover art out of glass Sam Maloof Woodworker This uncomfortable portrait of femininity has resonated for four decades Jo Ann Callis website The Genius List - Jo Ann Callis interview | 1h 31m 14s | ||||||
| 2/20/24 | 361: Didn't Have Enough Power | AI video is here, but who is it good for? Reviews are mixed for the new Fuji x100VI. When does change make sense and when to leave well enough lone? Marion Post Wolcott is our Photographer of the Week. Why “Shot on Iphone” Commercials Look So Good! Fuji X100VI – PetaPixel Fuji X100VI – Phoblographer Marion Post Wolcott – Flashbak Marion Post Wolcott – Wikipedia | 1h 18m 56s | ||||||
| 2/13/24 | 360: Toiled Away In Quiet Desperation | Circus Models and Slot Cars lead Jeffery and Bill into discussing the skill of overcoming indecision and the emotional ownership of the things you make. Classic 20th century photograph Norman Parkinson is Photographer of the Week. Slot Mods article Slot Mods Man Dodging a Kettle - Know Your Meme Howard Brother's Circus "Ringmaster of His Own Design" Elton John is selling his Photography collection Norman Parkinson on Photogpedia Norman Parkinson on IconicImages Mamiya RZ67 bellows exposure compensation chart The best of Dr Bellows What is Toneh? - Camera Conspiracies | 1h 17m 53s | ||||||
| 2/6/24 | 359: Consistency is Hard | Jeffery and Bill discuss the new documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop" on Netflix, photographing art, and pictures of themselves at 21. 20th century German photographer Herbert List is our Photographer of the Week. The Greatest Night in Pop The Photography Behind Earthrise U2 Songs of Surrender cover photo Herbert List on Artnet Herbert List Archive on IG Herbert List on Wikipedia | 1h 40m 57s | ||||||
| 1/30/24 | 358: Inverse of Social Media | Sitting on the knife's edge of needing people around and also wanting to be alone. Plus how do you make friends in your 50's. Bill finally got his knives sharpened and made some friends along the way. Gerald Cyrus is our Photographer of the Week. LinoType Documentary Murder of Kitty Genovese Brain and Life podcast featuring Bill Wadman PhotoWalk podcast featuring Jeffery Saddoris Unboxing Details of the Hollyland Lark Max Gerald Cyrus Gerald Cyrus "Harlem Nights" book | 1h 15m 28s | ||||||
| 1/23/24 | 357: Knife Burrito | Jeffery and Bill take a look at the feedback loop between confidence or competence. Also Bill's kitchen knives sharpening adventure Part One. Fashion photographer Cody Rasmussen is Photographer of the Week. Del Re Grinding Truck John's Sharpening Service Zefrank "The Innovation Wave" NYT Rat Selfies 9:30 Club in DC Search Engine Podcast Photofolio Website Tool Cody Rasmussen Portfolio Cody Rasmussen IG | 1h 28m 45s | ||||||
| 1/16/24 | 356: Archaeological Remnants | A big folder of family photos to Bill leads him and Jeffery to discuss family history. We also go deep on the concept of a workspace and what it takes to make a good one. Plus we take a gander at a NYTimes piece which considers culture dead. Karl Bissinger is Photographer of the Week. Vintage KitchenAid Superba dishwasher Why Culture Has Come to a Standstill Karl Bissinger Obituary Karl Bissinger google images search Karl Bissinger "The Luminous Years" book on Amazon | 1h 30m 12s | ||||||
| 1/9/24 | 355: A World of Noise | In a world where we're overrun with images already, some people are gunning to give machines copyright, but to what end? Also some Q&A about recommendations and process. Fashion Photographer Deborah Turbeville is our Photographer of the Week. Stephen Thaler AI article Jeffery Film Rec: "In The Mood for Love" Bill Film Rec: "Cinema Paradiso" Jeffery Album Rec: "Chicago Transit Authority" Jeffery Album Rec: "Blood Sweat and Tears Greatest Hits" Bill Album Rec: "Spilt Milk" Jellyfish Bill Album Rec: "Redhead" Bleu Jeffery Podcast Rec: Design Matters The Strombo Show on YouTube Bill's Podcast Rec: The Rest is History Holland and Sandbrook on Dan Carlin's Hardcore History Addendum Deborah Turbeville NYT Obit Deborah Turbeville at Staley Wise Gallery Deborah Turbeville on ArtNet Turbeville Composition Discussion | 1h 26m 36s | ||||||
| 1/2/24 | 354: Effort as Currency | How do you hold onto inspiration and remind yourself later? Your process is the result of your experiences. Perhaps it's better to lean into how you work rather than force yourself into someone else's system. A great AI rebuttal on the NYTimes and South African photographer Peter Magubane is our Photographer of the Week. Christopher Nolan on ScriptNotes podcast "In The Court of the Crimson King" documentary Kondachrome on Netflix Most Expensive Artworks Sold in 2023 Diebenkorn's Ocean Park series Peter Magubane obit on NYTimes 21 Icons: Peter Magubane short film | 1h 15m 49s | ||||||
| 12/27/23 | 353: We Need Another You | Some thoughts on last week's in-person episode leads Jeffery and Bill to discuss how copying is never a perfect copy and why that's a good thing. A recent conversation about AI imagery from the NYTimes is discussed and we answer a listener question about physical controls for Lightroom. Alain Laboile is our Photographer of the Week. A.I. Is the Future of Photography. Does That Mean Photography Is Dead? Baldur's Gate 3 Wrensilva stereo consoles Arturia BeatStep Monogram Creative Consoles Alain Laboile portfolio Alain Laboile book "Summer of the Fawn" David Duchemin | 1h 29m 02s | ||||||
| 12/22/23 | 352: There's Always Value In The Effort | Join Jeffery and Bill on a walk down the National Mall in DC as they discuss the Dorthea Lange and Rothko shows at the National Gallery and cut to the quick on the meaning of life, this time, in person! French Vietnam War photographer Catherine Leroy is Photographer of the Week. Dorthea Lange at NGA Rothko on Paper at NGA Catherine Leroy thread on Threads | 57m 21s | ||||||
| 12/12/23 | 351 : Don’t Cater To The Camera | Bill spends hours digging midi data out of a 17 year old file to open up a box that already had a bow on it. Also, should you cater to the camera or let the camera cater to you? All this and 80's-90's fashion photographer David Seidner is our Photographer of the Week. CakeWalk by BandLab Tony Banks synth patches 03-31-05 original sketch David Seidner on ICP Used David Seidner books on Abe | 1h 18m 26s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
22 placements across 22 markets.
Chart Positions
22 placements across 22 markets.