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The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter - Podcast

The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter

The Truth In This Art is a podcast hosted by Rob Lee. In each episode, Rob has authentic conversations with artists, creative thinkers, and innovators. They share their work, ideas, and what inspires them. Listeners get to hear stories that matter from people who are making waves in arts and culture today.

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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
887
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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The Truth In This Art with Multimedia Artist Pierre Bennu

The Truth In This Art with Multimedia Artist Pierre Bennu

Pierre Bennu: The Healing Power of Art
 

In this inspiring episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee sits down with the vibrant multimedia artist Pierre Bennu. They chat about Pierre's life in …

01:01:05  |   Fri 07 Jun 2024
The Truth In This Art with Illustrator & Cartoonist South Side Frank

The Truth In This Art with Illustrator & Cartoonist South Side Frank

South Side Frank: Embracing Absurd Realism in Art

In this engaging episode, host Rob Lee sits down with the talented Frank Lawson, a.k.a. South Side Frank, a renowned illustrator and cartoonist cele…

01:00:45  |   Wed 05 Jun 2024
The Truth In This Art with Black Techno Matters Founder Bernard Farley

The Truth In This Art with Black Techno Matters Founder Bernard Farley

Bernard Farley: The Journey of Black Techno Matters 

This is an episode you don't want to miss! Host Rob Lee sits down with the incredibly talented Bernard Farley, aka OutputMessage - a self-taught ar…

00:52:47  |   Tue 04 Jun 2024
The Truth In This Art with Artist & Educator Jamaal Barber

The Truth In This Art with Artist & Educator Jamaal Barber

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," 🎙️ host Rob Lee interviews artist and educator Jamaal Barber. They discuss Jamaal's artistic journey, the influence of his Southern upbringing, and the pow…

00:54:44  |   Mon 03 Jun 2024
The Truth In This Art with photographer Faith Couch

The Truth In This Art with photographer Faith Couch

In this installment of "The Truth in This Art," Rob Lee sits down with photographer Faith Couch to explore the influence of her southern heritage on her narrative-driven work. Faith opens up about he…

00:57:20  |   Fri 31 May 2024
The Truth In This Art with cultural anthropologist Cory Stowers

The Truth In This Art with cultural anthropologist Cory Stowers

In this episode of the "The Truth in This Art" podcast, host Rob Lee converses with Cory Lee Stowers, a cultural anthropologist, visual artist, and curator. They tackle Cory's background in graffiti …

01:06:39  |   Wed 29 May 2024
The Truth in This Art with Actor & Playwright Tanya Everett

The Truth in This Art with Actor & Playwright Tanya Everett

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," 🎙️ Rob Lee has a heartfelt and enlightening chat with the wonderfully talented Tanya Everett. Tanya is not just an actor, but also a playwright, TV writer,…

01:33:00  |   Tue 28 May 2024
The Truth In This Art with Pioneering Film Producer Stuart S. Shapiro

The Truth In This Art with Pioneering Film Producer Stuart S. Shapiro

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," 🎙️ host Rob Lee interviews Stuart Shapiro, a multifaceted producer, writer, and director. Shapiro shares his background in Massachusetts and his early expo…

01:04:09  |   Tue 21 May 2024
The Truth In This Art with Creative Alliance's Jason Steer

The Truth In This Art with Creative Alliance's Jason Steer

In this episode, Rob Lee and Jason Steer explore the intersection of arts, culture, and community. Steer shares his Caribbean heritage and his path into the creative arts, detailing his time at the A…

00:48:30  |   Wed 15 May 2024
KJ Mohr, Film Festival Director, on Diverse Stories & Maryland's Cinematic Celebration

KJ Mohr, Film Festival Director, on Diverse Stories & Maryland's Cinematic Celebration

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee interviews KJ Mohr, the festival and programming director for the Maryland Film Festival. Mohr shares her background in film, her path to her …

00:29:16  |   Wed 01 May 2024
The Artistic Journey of Osaretin Ugiagbe: Identity, Isolation, and Integrity

The Artistic Journey of Osaretin Ugiagbe: Identity, Isolation, and Integrity

In this episode, Rob Lee explores Osaretin Ugiagbe's transition from computer science to art, navigating skepticism at Yale, and wrestling with questions of identity and authenticity. Osaretin reflec…

01:17:47  |   Tue 30 Apr 2024
Desmond Beach: Artist on Race & Healing in Art - A Baltimore Story

Desmond Beach: Artist on Race & Healing in Art - A Baltimore Story

In this podcast episode, host Rob Lee interviews interdisciplinary artist Desmond Beach. They discuss Desmond's art, which addresses race, identity, and social justice, aiming to heal and uplift the …

01:07:34  |   Wed 24 Apr 2024
Maurice James Jr.: Artist's Insight on Urban Influence & Authenticity in Art

Maurice James Jr.: Artist's Insight on Urban Influence & Authenticity in Art

In this episode of the Truth in This Art podcast, host Rob Lee talks with Maurice James Jr., a self-taught contemporary artist and graphic designer from Washington, DC. They discuss Maurice's creativ…

00:57:01  |   Tue 23 Apr 2024
Anthony Gittens: Filmfest DC Founder on Fostering Diversity in Cinema

Anthony Gittens: Filmfest DC Founder on Fostering Diversity in Cinema

In this episode of The Truth in This Art podcast, host Rob Lee talks with Tony Gittens, the founder of Filmfest DC. Gittens recounts his upbringing in Brooklyn, his move to Washington, D.C., and his …

00:50:14  |   Wed 17 Apr 2024
Alex Farkas, Artist & Gallery Director: The Genesis & Journey of UGallery

Alex Farkas, Artist & Gallery Director: The Genesis & Journey of UGallery

🎙️ In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee interviews Alex Farkas, co-founder and gallery director of UGallery. They discuss Alex's upbringing in an artistic community, his education…

00:55:12  |   Tue 16 Apr 2024
James Watkins: Artist & Advocate on Empowering Youth Through Music & Storytelling

James Watkins: Artist & Advocate on Empowering Youth Through Music & Storytelling

In this podcast episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee interviews James Watkins, an advocate for social change and youth empowerment. Watkins shares his journey from Southeast DC to empower…

01:06:22  |   Thu 11 Apr 2024
Tommy Mitchell: Artist's Journey from Sports to Canvas & Creative Evolution

Tommy Mitchell: Artist's Journey from Sports to Canvas & Creative Evolution

In this episode of "Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee engages with Baltimore-based artist Tommy Mitchell in a rich discussion about the intricacies of being a self-taught artist. Mitchell shares his j…

01:17:44  |   Tue 09 Apr 2024
Michelle Faulkner-Forson, Brian James O'Connell & Barry Wright III on the Art of Improv

Michelle Faulkner-Forson, Brian James O'Connell & Barry Wright III on the Art of Improv

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee is joined by Michelle Faulkner-Forson, Barry Wright III, and Brian James O'Connell to discuss the world of improv. They explore the misconcept…

01:26:29  |   Fri 05 Apr 2024
Britt Olsen-Ecker & Melissa Wimbish of Outcalls on 'Blast!' and Genre-Bending Music

Britt Olsen-Ecker & Melissa Wimbish of Outcalls on 'Blast!' and Genre-Bending Music

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee interviews Britt Olsen-Ecker and Melissa Wimbish of the band Outcalls. They explore the band's genre-fusing music, their collaborative songwri…

00:41:20  |   Mon 01 Apr 2024
Domonique Brown: Elevating Black Art in Retail Spaces - An Artist's Tale

Domonique Brown: Elevating Black Art in Retail Spaces - An Artist's Tale

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee interviews Domonique Brown, a Pomona-based artist, designer, and marketing professional. Domonique discusses her creative journey, from early …

01:04:49  |   Fri 29 Mar 2024
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