Episode 32 – Madeleine Voge // Artist. Fantasy Writer. Creative Director.

“A few months back, I was partaking in the classic, all-too-human ritual of doomscrolling when I stumbled upon a gem in the rough - a stylish, articulate, left-of-center online “it” girl talking about KidPix, the history of the Muni logo, retrofuturism, and gothic design. Her name was Madeleine. She was a creator and she lived in my phone. I liked her videos and kept scrolling. We’ve all been there - delighted by that one creator who actually makes doomscrolling feel worth it. Her videos had merit, a unique perspective, and they felt human - I learned something. It was pure - and it all existed between memes, brain rot, and the rest of the dumb noise on the modern day internet.

Fast-forward a few days later, I’m minding my own business at a Music Poster Art Show I was part of, hosted by The Fillmore, and in walks Madeleine - straight out of my freaking phone and into real life. We hit it off immediately. I told her I loved her videos, she was down to come on the podcast, and here we are: our first big conversation. My takeaway? Madeleine is rad as fuck online - but even cooler in person. Dare I say ice cold cool? I dare. I’m stoked to share with you today’s conversation with the one and only Madeleine Voge.

In this episode of BEDROOM™, Madeleine breaks down how Aura Bora - the sparkling water brand she co-founded with her husband, Paul - took the craft beverage market by storm. She shares the thinking behind Aura Bora’s branding and gives us a peek into her current design ventures with The Lads, the creative studio she co-runs with her friend and business partner, Jesse Howell.

From there, we shift gears as Madeleine dives into her creative writing process and the book she’s been working on. We then go full nostalgia mode reminiscing about KidPix, 90s snacks, toys, and commercials - it’s a treat.

Then we tap into some listener-submitted questions - one from The Lad, Jesse Howell, art director and illustrator, and another from Walker Lambert, graphic designer and illustrator. Madeleine shares her thoughts on social media virality and dishes out practical advice on landing more clients, opportunities, and exposure in the world of design and social media. She also talks about Fantasy Camp, her Substack project and internet hub for all things sci-fi and fantasy.

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

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Madeleine Voge's Socials & Websites
Madeleine's Instagram: @madeleinevoge
Fantasy Camp: substack.com/@madeleinevoge
The Lads Website: www.thelads.studio

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Episode 31 – Emilio Villalba // Painter. Professor.

“You know when you meet someone new and you just sorta hit it off and that person becomes your new favorite homie? Well that’s exactly how I felt after spending the afternoon talking to Emilio in my art studio. The dude is an absolute sweetheart of a human. He’s kind, eloquent, well spoken, stylish to boot, and his perspective on painting is layered, honest, and coated in authenticity. Emilio is a phenomenal painter. He’s currently represented by Dolby Chadwick Gallery here in San Francisco. But accolades and talent aside, what impresses me most about Emilio is his genuine warmth. I literally met dude for the first time and by the end of our recording it was like we’ve known each other for years. That’s what fascinates me podcasting and the art of conversation: sometimes it can feel like a game of tug-o-war and sometimes it feels like you’re floating freely down a river. With Emilio, we were cold chillin and gliding along. Emilio - the new homie.

In this episode of BEDROOM™, Emilio talks about his upbringing in Orange County and his time in the Los Angeles animation industry, working on big-time commercials and movies before realizing it just wasn’t for him. We dive into his decision to move up north to San Francisco and what he’s up to now: being a full-time art professor at Cañada College while balancing his personal painting practice. Speaking of his practice, Emilio breaks down his process, and what a treat that is. If you’ve ever wanted a peek inside an artist’s mind, this episode’s for you.

We get into the yin and yang of art medium hierarchy: is one medium really more superior than another? I yap and share my thoughts and Emilio shares his. Then we tap into some listener-submitted questions: one from Jeff Cheung, artist and founder of Unity + There Skateboards; another from Chad O’Conner, music aficionado, DJ, and vintage connoisseur; and lastly, one from the GOAT himself, Corey Duffel, pro skater, Bay Area legend, vinyl lover, and founder of Adored Skateboards.

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

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Emilio Villalba's Socials & Websites
Emilio's Instagram: @elmo_84
Emilio's Website: www.emiliovillalbaart.com

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Episode 30 – James Wavey // Musician

“His government name is Michael Bridgmon, but to all of us in the Bay Area music scene, we know him as the one and only James Wavey – and what a fitting name for dude. He’s about as fly as they come, and Wavey is only the tip of the descriptive iceberg that defines the aura he exudes. James is calm, cool, and collected, with a grounding presence. His musical career has organically grown and blossomed in the Bay, and each branch of his sound has its own unique appeal – I think that’s what I appreciate about his art. He’s down to experiment as an artist, shift up his sound, and stay self-aware of his range, which makes his genre-blending approach to music feel seamless, confident, and full of authorship. All in all, he’s a new homie to me, but nowhere near new to some of y’all, as he’s planted his sounds into the Bay’s musical community, and we’re proud to call him a local. I’m beyond amped to share today’s conversation with y’all. James Wavey is the truth and as he would put it: We’re making history.

In this episode of BEDROOM™, James Wavey talks about his upbringing and how he found his love of music in the church. He shares about growing up in St. Louis and reflects on the power and influence of art, and how it magnetized him at a young age. Wavey speaks on how artists need to better understand the responsibility of the influence they hold over their audience. We talk about his art school days in Columbus, Ohio, and how he fell in love with different genres of music. Wavey shares about his move to the Bay and the birth of the James Wavey moniker. He gives props to Econo Jam Records for helping him establish a presence on their store shelves and talks about the importance of physical releases.

From there, we dive into some listener-submitted questions—one from BEDROOM™ alum Sam Jones, musician in the band Mild Universe, and another from visual artist and local poster designer Galine Tumasyan.

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

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James Wavey's Socials & Websites
Instagram: @james_wavey_music
Bandcamp: jameswavey.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7M3dH05rwEREHqVrawiN5p
James Wavey’s ‘Roses’ on Econo Jam Records: https://www.econojamrecords.com/products/james-wavey-roses-nm-nm-lp-brand-new
James Wavey’s ‘Snowy Beach’ on Dandy Boy Records: https://dandyboyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/snowy-beach

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