On this episode of Spiral Out Podcast as we sit down with Kyler Sharp, an immensely talented screen print artist. Kyler has created iconic posters, including Puscifer's Utah and Houston shows, featuring ancient aliens and stoned ape theory. Join us as we dive into Kyler's creative process, from crafting posters for renowned bands like Soundgarden and Chris Cornell to exploring the intricacies of screen printing. Our conversation also delves into intriguing topics such as ancient alien theory, stoned apes, and the fascinating relationship between A.I. and art. Don't miss this captivating discussion with Kyler Sharp, an artist whose work transcends boundaries, and embark on an inspiring journey through the realms of art and imagination. https://kylersharp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kylersharp/?hl=en https://spiraloutpod.podbean.com/ https://www.instagram.com/spiral_out_pod/?hl=en YOUTUBE LINK https://youtu.be/tR5UldJmsK0 BLOG https://spiraloutpod.blogspot.com/2023/10/kyler-sharp-ancient-knowledge.html

On this insightful Episode of Spiral Out, we have the talented artist Alex Kuno. We'll explore the journey of his evolving career since his iconic Tool poster in 2022. Alex shares his creative process and the emotions that drive his artistry. We'll discuss his latest triumphs, including the mesmerizing posters he created for "Welcome to Rockville" and "Sonic Temple." Gain insight into the inspiration and intention behind these captivating pieces, providing a glimpse into the mind of an artist. Additionally, Alex showcases his remarkable ability to transform existing artwork into something unique to fans through his highly regarded "remarques." Witness a masterclass in artistic reinvention. We'll also delve into Alex's fondness for Tool's music, Branching out creatively and the challenges Alex has faced, including online negative comments. With refreshing honesty, he shares insights on navigating the art world with resilience and passion. Kris shares firsthand experiences from the Sonic Temple festival, immersing himself in the atmosphere. Join us on this thought-provoking episode of Spiral Out as we explore the creative genius of Alex Kuno. Discover the stories behind his latest works and gain his perspective on the power of art.  SPIRAL OUT! https://www.instagram.com/alexkuno/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexKunoArtwork https://www.archenemyarts.com/ap-alexkuno https://www.instagram.com/spiral_out_pod/ BLOG with Photos https://spiraloutpod.blogspot.com/2023/06/alex-kuno-ribbons-and-roots-healing.html

Welcome to this episode of the Spiral Out Podcast! In today's episode, we have the privilege of talking to the incredible Misha George. Misha has been making waves recently by organizing a fundraising event and raffle for the renowned Director/Musician, Jimmy Hayward, who is bravely battling cancer. Misha's Facebook page, "We are Pnuema," is the place to be if you want to purchase a ticket and get a chance to win some amazing tool prizes, including signed drums and posters. It's a fantastic opportunity to show your support for Jimmy and his journey. If you'd like to contribute directly to Jimmy's GoFundMe campaign, you can find the link here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jimmy-hayward-kick-cancer-to-the-curb. Every donation, big or small, can make a meaningful difference in Jimmy's fight against cancer. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Spiral Out Podcast, and remember, together, we can make a positive impact and help Jimmy Hayward kick cancer to the curb. spiral out!   Raffle : https://www.facebook.com/groups/330929734760649/permalink/1009271823593100/ insta: https://www.instagram.com/we.are.pneuma/           https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_g_hayward/ GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jimmy-hayward-kick-cancer-to-the-curb

Welcome to Spiral Out podcast! We're thrilled to have Peter Grenader, an accomplished electronic music composer and sound designer, join us today. On the show, Grenader shares insights on his latest project - a rendition of Morton Subotnick's "Sidewinder". Together with Jill Fraser, Shiro Fujioka, and Thomas Klepper, Grenader delivered a mesmerizing performance that was filmed at Tool's studio in Hollywood, CA. The performance will be available on YouTube starting April 23, 2023, in honor of Subotnick's 90th birthday. Join us as we explore the groundbreaking work of Morton Subotnick, a composer who paved the way for the electronic music revolution. Grenader shares his experience meeting and learning from Subotnick, and the creative process behind the performance. We also delve into Grenader's work on Tool's Fear Inoculum album, for which he received a gold record. PHOTO BLOG FOR THE EPISODE :  https://spiraloutpod.blogspot.com/2023/04/welcome-to-spiral-out-podcast-were.html MORTON SUBOTNICK - SIDEWINDER LIVE AT TOOLS STUDIO  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXWj5bV6U1Q   original Sidewinder (complete album): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvok7DIEAEc BAND CAMP: https://povmusic2.bandcamp.com/album/subotnick-sidewinder-live Peter Grenader youtube channel (plenty of Tool/synth content) https://www.youtube.com/@PeterGrenader/videos Synthopia article on this project: https://www.synthtopia.com/content/2023/03/29/coming-soon-a-live-performance-video-of-morton-subotnicks-pioneering-modular-synthesizer-work-sidewinder/   Peter Grenader/Jill Fraser musical site: https://www.zzyzxsociety.com/

On this very Special episode of Spiral Out Podcast we talk with the legendary Maynard James Keenan. Maynard talks with Kris about pusicfer re-rewired, ju jitsu, his undying love for his most die hard fans, specifics about upcoming tour dates and shows including a Las Vegas Residency. Also the two discuss all new setlist including a reimagined version of Eulogy,  dedicated to his ducks, and the ever fast approaching end of his preforming career. https://puscifer.com/ https://spiraloutpod.blogspot.com/2023/04/blog-post.html

On this Episode of Spiral Out Podcast as we chat with Jeffrey Nentrup, a Southern California native and fine art painter whose work can be seen on Tool's 2019 night one L.A. poster. With a BFA in Illustration from the Art Center College of Design and years of experience working on projects for top clients including Dreamworks, Warner Bros., Universal, Sony, Disney, Paramount, NASA and more. In this episode, we explore working with TOOL, remarks, his creative journey, his unique perspective on the world around us, and his work in fine art film, Magic: The Gathering trading card illustrations, and his collaboration with NASA to produce visually stunning representations of futuristic space probes. We also discuss  Jeff's journey as an artist, his creative process, and what drives him to explore such complex and fascinating subjects. From the vast expanses of space to the western frontier, Jeff's artistry will leave you with a new appreciation for the beauty and wonder of the world around us, prepare to Spiral Out with Jeff Nentrup. https://www.jeffnentrup.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nentopia/ Video Link - https://youtu.be/HmCD8Mz0PRo Link with pictures of art talked about in episode

Spiral Out Podcast goes whimsical with artist Travis Lampe! From Kansas to the world. Travis has made a name for himself with his bold and vibrant illustrations, including his recent work on Tool's poster for Colorado Springs 2022. Inspired by early 20th century cartoons, a love for whimsical characters and a hatred of anatomical joints (Elbows and Knees), Travis blends his background in graphic design and advertising to create a truly unique style. With exhibitions around the world, his imaginative and playful work is truly inspiring. But that's not all, as we also dive into his creative process, humor, juggling a creativity with a full time job and AI in art.  Visit the BLOG to see the art discussed in the episode here https://spiraloutpod.blogspot.com/2023/01/travis-lampe-tool-tree-incident.html Find Travis  https://www.instagram.com/travislampe/ https://fantasycryland.bigcartel.com/ https://travislampe.com/ Podcast https://www.instagram.com/spiral_out_pod/ https://spiraloutpod.podbean.com/

On this episode of Spiral Out, we sit down with the renowned artist, Munk One. Known for his versatile and unique style, Munk One specializes in creating limited edition screen-printed gig posters, including his latest work for the highly-anticipated Puscifer concert in Denver 2022. He also excels in other art forms such as album covers, tattoos, custom toy art, and NFTs. As the owner of Invisible Industries LLC, Munk One not only creates visually stunning art but also supports charitable causes through his art. Join us as we dive into Munk One's creative process, explore the poster market, and discuss pushing boundaries, staying positive and attending poster conventions. If you'd like to see some of the art discussed in this episode click Here https://spiraloutpod.blogspot.com/2023/01/munk-one-positive-absurdity.html Find More From Munk One here! https://www.instagram.com/munk_one/ https://munkone.com/home/ https://shop.invisibleindustries.com/ https://trps.org/ https://spiraloutpod.podbean.com/ https://www.instagram.com/spiral_out_pod/

On This episode we talk with the artist of 1000 styles none other than Dan Dippel. Check out the Link below to the Blog for posters referenced in the Episode! The two discuss the Dan's Many Styles and how he got his alias. The Puscifer Boston poster and why gig posters are different then other collectibles and other band merch. We hear about Dan's Samurai Foo Fighters and Metallica Reissue Posters, Zoltron, Combatting Bots, Foil paper and much more... Kris also addresses the recent article that was written in the Las Vegas Review Journal about Spiral Out Podcast, TOOL and Poster Collectors.   Check out the Link to the Blog for posters referenced in the Episode!  https://1000styles.bigcartel.com/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CfWotn7uSyw/?hl=en ARTICLE!!! - https://www.reviewjournal.com/rj-magazine/a-collectors-odyssey-weird-band-weird-fans-and-riding-the-spiral-2664531/  BLOG https://spiraloutpod.blogspot.com/2022/11/dan-dippel-1000-styles-refined-filth.html

On  this episode of Spiral Out Podcast we talk with Max Gramajo, aka Maxx242. Maxx is an artist that specializes in Gig Posters, graphic illustration, design, typography, graffiti art, murals  and damn near anything he puts his mind to. Kris and Maxx touch on a few of the dozens of posters Maxx has created, Maxx also shares his original sketch and concept design for his Pusicfer Philadelphia 2022 Poster and his Pearl Jam Spawn Poster. Check out the blog that goes with this episode to see every step of creating the awesome Puscifer poster and his highly praised Todd Mcfarlane collaboration, Pearl Jam Spawn poster. https://www.maxx242.com/ https://www.f4dstudios.com/artist/maxx242 https://www.instagram.com/maxxer242/ https://www.instagram.com/spiral_out_pod/ https://spiraloutpod.podbean.com/ BLOG AND PHOTOS https://spiraloutpod.blogspot.com/2022/10/maxx242-writing-on-walls.html

On this Episode of Spiral Out Podcast we sit down with Brian Ewing, a Rock Poster Artist, Toy Designer, and Tattoo artist - residing in Columbus, OH. Brian has worked full-time in the music industry creating rock posters, album art, and tour merchandise for the past 19 years. Ewing has collaborated with bands such as Metallica, Weezer, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age, Puscifer, Blondie, and Iggy Pop. He also freelances with many publications such as Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Hustler, Dark Horse Comics. Brian splits his time between tattooing, designing concert posters, and drawing ghosts with boners?! Ewing appears in the documentaries JUST LIKE BEING THERE and MAKING IT.   Listen to the whole episode to enter for a chance to win a artist signed Pusicfer foil poster from Bryan Ewing himself. PORTFOLIO http://www.brianewing.com  SHOP http://bodega.brianewing.com  GHOST BONER https://ghost-boner.com  BLOG http://www.brianewing.com/blog                                                                                                                          INSTA @brianewing https://www.instagram.com/brianewing                                                                                  FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/brian.ewing.376 Contest Rules @ images talked about in this episode can be found on our Blog@ https://spiraloutpod.blogspot.com/2022/09/on-this-episode-of-spiral-out-podcast.html

On this episode of Spital Out Podcast we talk with legendary California based artist, Jimbo Phillips. Jimbo's iconic eye puking surfer/punk rock style is know world wide through companies like Santa Cruz Skate Boards, Volcom, Puma and many many more. Jimbo has also designed rock posters for Primus, Metallica, Guns and Roses, Slightly Stupid and the focus of todays episode; Puscifer's 2022 Seattle Washington Poster.  All the art/images discussed during the episode can be found in the link below. Pictures: https://spiraloutpod.blogspot.com/2022/08/jimbo-phillips-radical.html http://www.jimbophillips.com/ https://jimbophillipsstore.storenvy.com/ https://spiraloutpod.podbean.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jimbophillips/

On this episode of "Spiral Out Podcast²" we sit down with Sean Cheetham. Sean is a brilliant portrait painter, accomplished teacher, knife maker and father. Sean painted the portraits of each band member included in the album art of Tool's "Fear Inoculum".  Sean also did the artwork for Tool's Fresno 2020 poster.   http://www.seancheethamfineart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/seancheetham/ https://spiraloutpod.podbean.com/ https://www.instagram.com/spiral_out_pod/

On this episode of Spiral Out Podcast² we have the multi-talented artist, musician and animator: Dima Drjuchin. Kris and Dima talk about, how his 10 year old painting (Return of Colossus) became a TOOL poster. The two also talk about comedy, Dima's bands and his Russian art influences. If you want to enter the poster giveaway go to !!!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf2r4c1Ls7i/?hl=en\ Dima Website                                            https://drjuchin.tumblr.com/ Dima Drjuchin Illustraion/Animation Time Lapse of Dima creating the original painting   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI0yvtJWH0A Listen to Dima's Music Kissed By an Animal https://open.spotify.com/artist/4cH6udaFseWhKhI4GfEEHo?si=etrywmahTQK4kJHoP76t8Q The Black Black https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MyxZULyqTUV0119j6ocEE?si=hvZq9Z0uTROA9hCa5TP4cg

On this episode of "Spiral Out Podcast²" we have a conversation with Dominic Hailstone. Dominic is a director, writer, producer, sculptor, illustrator, special fx makeup master and concept artist. Dominic has worked with TOOL over the last decade creating images for their live show. He is also the Director of Tool's latest music video, "Opiate²"  We talk about DIY visual effects, working on movies sets, making of Opiate² and the infamous "Tuck" poster for Tools Vegas 2020 show Subscribe to Dominic's YouTube channel https://youtube.com/user/dominichailstone https://www.instagram.com/dominic_hailstone_/ https://www.instagram.com/opiate2behindthescenes/ https://www.dominichailstone.com/ https://linktr.ee/spiraloutpod

On this episode of "Spiral Out Podcast" Kris Talks with Justin Holcombe. Justin is a extremely talented tattoo artist known for his photo realism tattoos, as well as his ability to execute some of Tool's more difficult and intricate art on human canvases.  We also discuss tattoo etiquette, cover ups, Tool posters and Justin unique tattoo package where he brings customers to his beautiful home for  an all inclusive tattoo, meal and adventure vacation. Also if you have a "Signed Tool Monster Mash Poster" Justin will trade for Tattoo work :)  photos of Justin's work on Instagram. Follow him   @followthetrainhat @Justin Holcombe (facebook) @spiral_out_pod spiraloutpod.podbean.com

One this Episode of Spiral Out Podcast Kris talks with Camille Rose Garcia. Camille is a well known Pop Surrealist Painter, Artist, Musician, Author, Filmmaker and all around amazing Human. She did the art for the Nampa, Idaho 2020/2022 Tool poster. The two discuss her work on the tool poster, her art rituals, how her style has evolved, being an author/artist/musician and Robots buying up all her posters. Listen to her Band "The Real Minx" link below  https://www.camillerosegarcia.com/ https://linktr.ee/spiraloutpod https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LAetavE20PPXX8NgeGGzk?si=_b674YoGQtefzdc-KY2JhA @spiral_out_pod @crgstudios

On this Weeks Episode of SPIRAL OUT PODCAST, we have the very talented digital artist from Melbourne Australia; Nate Hill.  Nate Hill is a photographer, drummer, father, NFT creator, artist.  His art an images have been displayed all over the world from art exhibits to concert billboards. Nate sits down with your host Kris to talk about his experience with tool, NFTs, Digital Art Manipulation, Making music and Rupert! @natehill music and art @ solo.to/natehill   @spiral_out_pod https://linktr.ee/spiraloutpod

On this mini episode of Spiral Out Podcast, Side Stage: Poster Drop we have your Host Kris West, returning guests; Bud Gabbard and Joe Smith. We talk about a a green hand, a familiar Adi and 2 nights in London. : ) @spiral_out_pod spiraloutpod.podbean.com

On this Episode of Spiral Out Podcast we sit down with Peter Grenader. Peter is Danny's Synth Mavin. Peter built Danny Carey's Instrument known as the "Tool Box", a Modular Synthesizer used during the live performances of "Chocolate Chip Trip". We talk about Peter and Danny's friendship, the creation of the sounds that come out of the tool box, owning pets, Tool stories over the years, the five parameters of sound, Peter's experimental electronic music and... the age old question, Where did they get the name "Chocolate Trip Trip" from? we also get a call from my vet. @petergrenader @spiral_out_pod www.spiralout.podbean.com https://steveroach.bandcamp.com/album/pov?fbclid=IwAR3HcKnk85VraiZAJXkhTFjiUB3pl1J-3QHfjL_hCAIf_eUrH1IwS8ilH_E https://thezzyzxsociety.bandcamp.com/releases?fbclid=IwAR0voUEA6S9E4w1gehLSPG0GsUAQ2sybULHJpW1Hijrhm8H15aCRQmafdcA https://vimeo.com/211612842 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RSFMh0KKl9c https://shop.dannycarey.org/sticker-pack-1/ https://shop.dannycarey.org/remember-the-future-danny-careys-synth-project/