The Playing Possum Podcast
Playing Possum Collective is the brain-child of three queer-identified visual artists, Kacey Montgomery, a photographer and multimedia artist, Katherine Edmonds, a woodworker, designer, and educator, and Jamey Hudnall, a painter. The collective’s name comes from the phrase “playing possum,” which echoes our mission statement: Helping creatives be creative when you feel like playing dead. Specifically, the phrase means to pretend to be asleep or deceased when threatened, and at times, as creatives, we desire to hide our work and ourselves, to not be seen by the world out of fear and anxiety. This reflex to creative output creates roadblocks that inhibit production, connection, success, and general well-being. The three of us have bonded over this universal struggle and desire to develop a space of support and conversation to discuss these struggles openly with other creatives. As visual artists, we know how important it is to tell your story and share your work, and we believe that in supporting others, this project will also help us avoid playing dead and continue working to share our own stories.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 19
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Episode 11: The Ruses and Wiles of Nature Photography with Conspiracy of Cartographers
In this episode of the Playing Possum Podcast, hosts Kacey and Jamey engage in a lively conversation with Eric J. Meow, a photographer known for his work with large format cameras and his unique appr…
Mini-Episode 7: Dangly Equals Dangerous
In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore various themes surrounding creativity, personal projects, and the dynamics of retail work. They discuss the challenges and joys of managing time effec…
Episode 10: Becoming a Phenomenal Lesbian with Anne Magratten
August 11, 2025
Playing Possum Podcast
Episode 10: Becoming a phenomenal lesbian with Anne Magratten
Keywords
art, craft, identity, education, feedback, validation, gender dynamics, community, c…
Mini (Pride) Episode 6: Fire in the Restaurant
July 15, 2025
Playing Possum Podcast
Mini (Pride) Episode 6: Fire in the Restaurant
Keywords
art, challenges, pricing, bartending, pride month, creative projects, memories, storytelling, LGBT…
Pride-isode 9: Truth or Possum: A Game of Revelations.
July 1, 2025
Playing Possum Podcast
Pride-isode 9: Truth or Possum: A Game of Revelations.
Keywords
Pride, LGBTQ+, art, queerness, personal stories, community, creativity, identity, protest, sel…
Mini - Episode 5: I Dream of Lava
Watch Kat's artist video on our YouTube!
In this episode, Kat and Kacey explore the complexities of creativity, collaboration, and self-perception. They discuss the surreal nature of dreams, the ch…
Episode 8: Wringing Out the Shame Sponge with Forrest Johnson
May 27, 2025
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Episode 8: Wringing Out the Shame Sponge with Forrest Johnson
Keywords
Skateboarding, fashion, crushes, creativity, identity, DIY, comics, podcast, Forrest Joh…
Mini Episode 4: Just Jamey
May 15, 2025
Playing Possum Podcast
Mini Episode 4: Just Jamey
Keywords
art, identity, self-discovery, grief, family, legacy, creativity, love, personal journey, podcast
Summary
In this epi…
Episode 7: Ambidexterity: A Circuitous Route to Chair Making with Duncan Ellinwood
Episode 6 - Hot Tuna Suprise
Episode 5 - Worst Haunting Victim Ever with Tori Tinsley
Check out Tori’s work!
Follow her on blue sky
https://bsky.app/profile/toritinsley.bsky.social
Or instagram if you must
https://www.instagram.com/tori.tinsley
Summar…
Mini-episode 3: Deep Dark Creepy Soul
February 24, 2025
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Mini - Episode 4: Deep Dark Creepy Soul
Jamey’s latest essay, Milepost 13: Moon River Cha Cha is available to enjoy now!
Kat’s writing Power of Pride: i…
Episode 4 - The Albatross - Playing Possum Podcast
February 10, 2025
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Episode 4: The Albatross
"I think this table is like a mirror of my life." -Kat
Summary:In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss various personal…
Interview with Alchemy of the Unknown
Hosts Kacey and Jamey (Kat is on vacation) welcome film photography duo, Lisa Tang Liu and J. David Tabor, onto the podcast to chat about their project, Alchemy of the Unknowns. In the episode, we le…
Problematic Raisins - Mini-episode 2
January 14th, 2025
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Mini-sode 2: Problematic Raisins
In this engaging conversation, hosts Katherine Edmonds and Kacey Montgomery explore the themes of creativity, vulnerabil…
Starting Something New
December 31st, 2024
Playing Possum Podcast
Episode 2: Starting Something New
In Episode 2, the possums, Kacey, Katherine and Jamey discuss starting something new! We discuss the trials and tribu…
Self-Actualization and Dusty and Stones - Mini-sode 1
Mini-sode 1 is here! Kat and Kacey hop into the studio to talk creative updates, western music, and self-actualization through developing your voice and skills.
Call to arms: Start taking up space…
Meet the Possums
Welcome to the first episode of the Playing Possum Podcast by Playing Possum Collective, a group of friends and artists that aim to inspire and motivate other artists to stop playing dead, dust off t…
Welcome to Playing Possum Podcast
Dust off that musk and make some art!
We are the Playing Possum Podcast, a group of friends and artists that are creating a supportive community for fellow artists. We will talk about the struggles…