Episode 29 – Harry Nordlinger // Cartoonist.

“One of the unexpected side effects of creating the BEDROOM™ Podcast is that I feel more tuned in than ever to the creative talent pool of the Bay Area - and it’s thriving. Sure, it may be more expensive than ever to live here (a topic for another day), but that very pressure of surviving and thriving as an artist creates star-studded, diamond-like talent. And trust me, we’ve got some seriously bright artists in the 7x7 and beyond.

One of these creative killers is my new friend - and now my personal favorite comic artist in San Francisco - Harry Nordlinger. For a couple of years, I’ve been admiring the hand-drawn and painted movie flyers for the Balboa Theater and 4 Star Theater. It turns out the flyers I’ve been so captivated by were mostly created by two artists: one named Trey Flanigan (who I definitely need to get on the pod), and today’s guest in the BEDROOM™ for episode #29 - the coolest cat in the Outer Avenues of the Richmond District - Harry Nordlinger.

Harry is a cartoonist and puts out a horror comic called Vacuum Decay, and I swear, it’s one of my new favorite things. I’ve never really thought of myself as a “comic person,” but this one has me reconsidering. I picked up some issues at Mission: Comics & Art, and I’m infatuated. Harry’s work is dark - both in theme and tone - high-contrast in its inking, raw, original, and filled with influences from filmmaking and fringe culture.

In this episode of BEDROOM™, Harry shares how he first got into making comics and the backstory of how his critically acclaimed horror anthology Vacuum Decay came to life. He gives insight into his working process, and we even get into a friendly debate about digital vs. analog art, comics, and inking. We talk shop about his tools of the trade, painting covers with gouache, and punk rock art icon Raymond Pettibon. Harry also drops some exclusive news about what to expect in Vacuum Decay Issue #8, as well as details on his current project, a comic called Lazer Quest. We touch on how many indie comic artists juggle day jobs to fund their work, and the challenges of balancing art-making with making rent.

From there, we dive into some listener-submitted questions - including one from comic artist and BEDROOM™ alum Emma Munger, and another from Ashley Graham (also a BEDROOM™ alum), Art Director at The Fillmore, along with her partner and Harry’s friend, Ryan Andersen.

I also ask Harry about his other comics, Shadows Over Springfield and Night Cruising, and he shares the backstories behind those projects. On top of that, Harry talks about his day job designing flyers and working as a projectionist at the beloved Balboa Theater in the Outer Richmond.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions and Harry gives the fans what they’re here for. Big shoutout to Harry Nordlinger for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG

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Harry Nordlinger's Socials & Websites
Harry's Instagram: @harrynordlinger
Vacuum Decay: www.vacuumdecay.com

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Episode 28 – Ashley Graham // Art Director at The Fillmore

“In San Francisco, first there was a guy named Bill Graham – ever heard of him? Famed concert promoter, legend of the city, basically responsible for so much of San Francisco’s iconic musical past. But fast-forward a few decades, and you know who holds one of the keys to the city’s scene now? Another Graham, the new homie, Ashley Graham, Art Director at The Fillmore Auditorium. Although there’s no familial relation to Bill, it’s kind of remarkable that they share a last name – and that both, in their own respective ways, have done their damn thing to shape the musical scene here in San Francisco.

In my opinion, Ashley’s role is vital. She’s shepherding the visuals that tie into the concerts at The Fillmore. You know those free posters you get after a show? Ashley’s the one in charge of finding the poster artists and working with them to make those prints a reality. So next time you see her on the street, definitely say thank you. If you’re unfamiliar with how legendary The Fillmore posters are, I definitely recommend giving this episode a listen. Creating a poster for The Fillmore is a dream job for any visual artist – and I’m lucky to have done a few myself. I’m stoked to share today’s episode with you, where we dive into that process and into Ashley’s world.

So much of the BEDROOM™ Podcast stems from my love of the arts, the Bay Area, and San Francisco – and Ashley hits all the marks when it comes to the kind of guests I’m looking to talk to. She’s kind, well-spoken, talented, and contributes a lot to the cultural scene of the city. Ashley fucking rips, and I’m glad to know her. Hell yeah Ashley!

In this episode of BEDROOM™, Ashley shares how she landed the job as Art Director of The Fillmore. We rewind back in time to talk about her Washington roots and what it’s been like working for Live Nation – and, at one point, working for the legendary Sasquatch Music Festival. We dive into poster talk, heavy – Ashley shares all the fun insider info about what it’s like being the official curator of all the Fillmore show posters. She talks about how she goes about choosing artists for a show, and how she balances the visual history of the storied Fillmore’s past while ushering in the Fillmore visuals of the future. She shares some fun behind-the-scenes info on the poster-making process and shouts out some of her favorite posters she’s worked on. From there, we get into some listener-submitted questions – one from fellow poster artist Fez Moreno and one from comic artist / illustrator and BEDROOM™ alum Emma Munger. Then we talk about her side hustle, Rewind Presents, which she runs with her friend Chloe. They screen films at the Roxie Theater often paired with drag shows, and Ashley shares more about that ongoing event series.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions – and Ashley gives the fans what they want. Big shoutout to Ashley Graham for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG

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Ashley Graham's Socials & Websites
Ashley's Instagram: @aaashleygraham
Rewind Presents' Instagram: @rewindpresentssf

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Episode 27 - The Breathing Room // San Francisco-based Band

“Sometimes I think about how lucky I am to be living in San Francisco and how with that fortune comes the added bonus of my creative friend group. For a city that’s supposedly got a “dying” art and music scene ( as defined by people who don’t actually live here ), I’m completely surrounded by a plethora of artists, all of which are just so kind, moral, wildly skilled, and beautifully unique people. My friends in The Breathing Room definitely hit all those marks – and then some. Each member of the band – Tori, Garrett, Sean, and Caleb – are such powerhouse musicians and just an overall solid humans. It’s been so fun watching their band grow, and I’m honored to have helped create some single art for them too. Having them on the pod has been a long time coming, and I’m stoked they finally came through to hang.

In this episode of BEDROOM™, The Breathing Room shares their band origin story, including the moment Tori Leonhardt – one of my favorite musical friends in the city – joined as their drummer. We talk about their shared love of basketball and their take on the current health of San Francisco’s music scene. We get into the nitty-gritty, and I get a little pushy grilling them on why mixing and mastering takes so long. We also dig into the role genre plays in the age of the algorithm. Later, BEDROOM™ alum Nico Peña ( of the band PEÑA ) drops in with a listener-submitted question. The band breaks down their new song “Blue” and how it came to be, shares some of their favorite shows they’ve played, and gives us a glimpse into what’s coming next for The Breathing Room.

Finally, we wrap things up with a round of BEDROOM BANTER™, where I rapid-fire some classic BEDROOM™ questions, and The Breathing Room gives the fans what they want. Big shout-out to The Breathing Room for coming on the pod. Welcome to the BEDROOM™, y’all. WORLDWIDE PEACE.” – PSG

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The Breathing Room's Socials & Websites
Instagram: @thebreathingroomca
Website: thebreathingroom.bandcamp.com

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