Episodes

  • Episode 39: Doug Trachtman aka LavaLampBebop
    Jan 21 2026

    Doug Trachtman aka LavaLampBebop is a Pop Artist and the self-described "Sharpie King." He drops in to discuss stickers, his backpack full of markers, the horrors of AI Art, creating a printed zine, his 4 cassette tapes & more!


    (PSST! Make sure you listen to the VERY end!)



    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:01:54 - Creating beer label for Bonn Brewing

    00:03:49 - Backpack full of markers

    00:06:11 - Reboots of early 2000s TV shows

    00:08:50 - Finding what you love in life

    00:09:48 - Making stickers out of USPS Priority Labels

    00:11:13 - Street art sticker exchanges

    00:12:15 - Struggling to charge money when first selling art

    00:14:03 - Artists that inspired Doug early on

    00:17:03 - Getting started vending and being a part of the art community

    00:22:55 - Doug’s studio set-up & doing commissions

    00:25:57 - Collaborating with other artists is like being in a band

    00:28:50 - Doing show flyers

    00:29:31 - “Check This Out”, an artist show & tell event

    00:33:51 - “Commercial break”

    00:34:21 - Making political art

    00:36:49 - What role can artists play in times of unrest

    00:39:09 - It’s normal for artists to have Imposter Syndrome

    00:42:45 - Being against AI Art

    00:45:40 - Artists being afraid to speak out against things

    00:49:07 - AI can have great application, just not in Art

    00:51:58 - People saying you don’t understand AI Art if you don’t like it

    00:54:04 - Social media is not real life

    01:02:28 - The resurgence of physical media and brick & mortar stores

    01:09:24 - Advice for artists who are going through a creative block

    01:12:25 - Closing

    01:14:52 - 2nd Take Ideas




    LINKS


    Doug’s IG: @LavaLampBebop

    https://www.instagram.com/lavalampbebop/



    ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS


    https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547

    https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast



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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 38: Mikey Denora (Stained Glass Artist)
    Jan 14 2026

    The premiere episode of Season 3 of the Art Bazaar Podcast features stained glass artist Mikey Denora, who is also member of the Alternative Gallery's Resident Artist Program.


    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:02:44 - Mikey's incredible mustache

    00:03:22 - What is stained glass & how is it used?

    00:04:24 - How is stained glass made?

    00:05:26 - How do they color stained glass?

    00:06:14 - When was the height of stained glass worldwide?

    00:08:34 - How Mikey first got interested in stained glass

    00:10:41 - the importance of repairing things and keeping them in use

    00:12:23 - Glass manufacturers only produce certain colors at various times

    00:16:02 - Finding cheap stained glass

    00:17:53 - Making stained glass your full time job

    00:20:18 - Benefiting from the AG's Resident Artist Program

    00:26:28 - Doing a stained glass window at Rising River Brewery

    00:28:15 - Striving to create art unique to you

    00:29:49 - Contacting Mikey for commissions (Denoraglass.com)

    00:32:23 - Current passion projects

    00:34:47 - Neff-Chattoe

    00:42:37 - Stained Glass Through Time Workshop + Classes

    00:47:11 - Recapping the December Open House @ AG

    00:48:41 - Why are churches and temples drawn to stained glass?

    00:53:19 - What's the future of stained glass?



    LINKS


    Denora Glass - https://www.denoraglass.com


    Mikey's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikeydenoraglass/


    Stained Glass Through Time Event Registration

    FREE WORKSHOP (January 23, 2026 6-9 PM)


    https://www.denoraglass.com/classes


    Neff-Chattoe Documentary (Directed by Brandon Wunder)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYsKMRynEaM


    ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS


    https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547

    https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Art Bazaar Season 3 UPDATE!!
    Jan 13 2026

    Art Bazaar returns for Season 3 on January 14th!


    Hear all about what happened during the hiatus between seasons 2 & 3, as well as what to expect from the new season!

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    7 mins
  • Episode 37: Rebecca Ashdot (Archaeologist & Artist)
    Dec 11 2024

    Archaeologist & Artist Rebecca Ashdot stops by the Art Bazaar for a chat about her time in Belize excavating the Mayan city of Chan Chich. She explains what LiDar is and how it's being used to discover previously lost cities in the remote jungle.

    Much of the conversation is spent on Mesoamericans cultures including the Aztec, Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacan & more!

    Lots of great tips for those curious about starting on their own path to archaeology.

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:02:15 - How Rebecca first got interested in archaeology
    00:07:31 - Much of art & culture of the past is known thanks to archaeology
    0:08:23 - An understanding of archaeology leads to an appreciation of the arts
    00:11:30 - Are cultural studies like the Maya part of school curriculum?
    00:13:02- Public education leaves out a lot of important historical events
    00:17:36 - Rebecca's passion for Native American cultures
    00:20:50 - The Lenape Chapter of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology
    00:23:51 - Archaeological sites in the Delaware Water Gap
    00:26:30 - Looters impact on archaeological sites
    00:29:52 - What is LiDar?
    00:33:44 - Using LiDar to find lost cities in the jungle
    00:37:22 - Cultural excursion to Teotihuacan & Mexico City's museums
    00:40:44 - New discoveries at Teotihuacan
    00:43:46 - Taking a trip through Mexico City with an Aztec
    00:45:14 - Mexico & Central America's connection with their Indigenous cultures'
    00:48:29 - The Conquistadors built over the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan
    00:51:51 - Xochimilco
    00:52:44 - Anthropology, Linguistics & Bioarchaeology
    00:55:16 - Chan Chich, Mayan city in Belize
    01:05:53 - The ancient cultures of Mexico: Olmec, Zapotecs & more
    01:08:47 - Advice for people interested in getting into archaeology
    01:13:41 - Resin by Rebecca (Rebecca's Art)
    01:19:47 - Outro

    LINKS

    Resin by Rebecca - https://www.instagram.com/resin_by_rebecca/

    NEPA Archaeology - https://www.facebook.com/groups/447353964457087/

    Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology - https://www.pennsylvaniaarchaeology.com/

    Sherman Theatre Punk Rock Flea Market - https://shermantheater.com/event/poconos-punk-rock-flea-market-2/sherman-theater/

    ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS

    https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547
    https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 36: AG Talks $6 Million Banana + Upcoming Events
    Dec 4 2024

    On this episode of Art Bazaar AG members Rob Riegel, Kylee Tirado & Brandon Dominguez join host Brandon Wunder for a ranging discussion about the the $6 million banana that turned the art world upside down, community art events in the LV, using your platform to support other artists, Artist Takeovers, as well as upcoming events at the AG.

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:02:20 - Review of Artist Takeover
    00:06:18 - The LAST First Friday at Banana Factory (December 6, 2024)
    00:09:42 - 21st Annual Holiday Show @ Connexions
    00:15:15 - Miami Art Week
    00:19:02 - The $6 million banana
    00:31:15 - State of Florida strips $32 million in arts funding
    00:34:39 - Mexico City's art scene
    00:38:08 - How do we convince communities to support small arts organizations?
    00:54:21 - Upcoming Open House @ the AG (December 12, 2024)
    01:00:23 - Using your platform to help others
    01:02:36 - Connected by Craft (art making event @ AG)
    01:08:46 - Upcoming Hip-Hop show @ AG (December 14, 2024)
    01:11:36 - Outro

    UPCOMING EVENTS @ AG

    Open House (Dec. 12 6-9PM) - https://www.facebook.com/share/1BBrr9dKNd/
    Connected By Craft (Dec. 14 Noon-3 PM) - https://www.facebook.com/share/1GDFZVQYCK/

    ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS

    https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547
    https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 35: Quese IMC (Pawnee & Seminole Hip-Hop Musician & Artist)
    Nov 27 2024

    Quese IMC is a Pawnee & Seminole Native American artist, musician, dancer, activist & educator from Oklahoma City.

    He discusses mixing Indigenous culture & modern day Hip-Hop, artists as a conduit, the importance of knowing where you come from, growing up Indigenous and the problems he faced because of it, the importance of upholding his tribal traditions, starting a Pawnee Camp at Standing Rock during the DAPL protests & so much more.

    Quese shares tons of insightful stories of Indigenous Culture & History.

    November is Native American Heritage Month.

    SHOW NOTES

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:02:00 - Quese's music is a mix of Indigenous culture aligned with modern day Hip-Hop
    00:05:18 - How Native Americans have helped shaped American music
    00:11:24 - Balancing tradition and modern ways of music & art
    00:12:41 - Do artists have a responsibility to tap into their gifts?
    00:15:56 - Getting started with music & discovering Hip-Hop
    00:17:53 - A lot of people don't know where they come from
    00:20:09 - Quese's first connections with Spirituality
    00:23:17 - Ever experienced people who don't know Native Americans still exist?
    00:26:19 - Federally recognized tribes have Sovereignty
    00:30:37 - In 2020 US Supreme Court ruled that Eastern half of Oklahoma is Indian land
    00:37:21 - How Quese got started with activism
    00:42:43 - The 2019 Indigenous Peoples March in DC
    00:45:17 - Protesting against the DAPL in Standing Rock in 2016
    00:49:49 - The videos Quese did about his time at Standing Rock
    00:51:03 - Lakota Sioux & Pawnee, once enemies, became allies during Standing Rock
    00:53:42 - The other mediums of art the Quese works in
    00:57:24 - What is a Stompdancer?
    00:59:58 - Anything people should contemplate for Native American Heritage Month?
    01:05:32 - Shoutouts
    01:09:33 - Outro
    01:10:40 - Quese IMC - Love So Potent (full song)

    Quese Links

    IG: @Quese_IMC
    https://www.instagram.com/quese_imc/

    YouTube: @QueseIMC1
    https://www.youtube.com/@QueseIMC1/featured

    Love So Potent (Song) - https://youtu.be/Gb8sGvAWKSU?si=M2WTfn3ANKKk56UT


    QUESE IMC x STANDING ROCK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwuAMtiEhhY

    The Pawnee Camp @ Standing Rock Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu_BEucNXuY


    ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS
    https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547
    https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 34: Quin Jaye (Jazz & Hip-Hop Artist)
    Nov 20 2024

    On this episode of Art Bazaar we chat with Quin Jaye, a Jazz and hip-hop musician, producer, composer & actor originally from Allentown who’s now located in LA.

    Quin will appear on the upcoming 2nd season of Rhythm + Flow on Netflix, a Hip-Hop competition show that premieres on November 20th 2024.

    Conversation touches upon Jazz & Hip-Hop, Quin's portable recording studio in a backpack, his residency @ Culture Lounge in LA, performing at 50 Spots & much more.

    00:00:00 - Intro
    00:01:39 - Is there a specific role Quin focuses on most as a multi-faceted recording artist
    00:02:31 - Is modern Hip-Hop embracing more instrumentation?
    00:04:21 - NPR Tiny Desk should help promote more independent artists
    00:12:34 - How Quin got started with Jazz trumpet & playing music
    00:21:32 - What music Quin was into before Jazz
    00:23:26 - Working in the emerging genre known as New Jazz
    00:26:27 - Quin's portable recording studio
    00:30:13 - Doing a residency at Culture Lounge in Downtown LA
    00:35:14 - Neighborhoods & cities need places like the Alternative Gallery
    00:39:44 - Artist Takeover
    00:42:32 - Second Line in New Orleans
    00:45:02 - Performing at 50 Spots
    00:50:46 - Problems with the art scene in Allentown
    00:54:34 - Were people in Allentown more supportive of you as an artist after working in LA?
    01:01:33 - The highlight of shooting Rhythm + Flow
    01:03:56 - One of Quin's purposes is to help support other artists
    01:09:57 - Allentown was once a city of theaters
    01:12:00 - Season 2 of Rhythm + Flow on Netflix
    01:15:11 - How the reaction to Rhythm + Flow could change Quin's life
    01:20:42 - A major benefit of art is how it impacts the lives of people you don't even know
    01:21:57 - Trying to convince Quin & other artists to pull their music from Spotify
    01:26:50 - Upcoming Artist Takeover @ Americus Hotel on Nov. 21st
    01:30:08 - Shoutouts + Outro
    01:32:08 - Kind of Blue II (Full Song by Quin Jaye)

    QUIN JAYE
    IG: @QuinJaye
    https://www.instagram.com/quinjaye/

    ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS

    https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547

    https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Mini-Episode: How Art Can Save America
    Nov 13 2024

    This special episode of the Art Bazaar Podcast is all about How Art Can Save America. Host Brandon Wunder discusses how art can be a form of education, issues that artists face in this country and how to overcome them! He explains what an Artist Takeover is and gives details about the upcoming one at the Americus Hotel on Thursday Nov. 21st, and how YOU can set-up similar events!


    The 14 Characteristics of Fascism by Lawrence Britt
    https://osbcontent.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/PC-00466.pdf


    ART BAZAAR SOCIAL LINKS
    https://www.thealternativegallery.com/podcast
    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550762686547
    https://www.instagram.com/artbazaarpodcast

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    30 mins