Advice Compilation Over the course of four seasons and twenty eight episodes, Joe and Kevin have sat down with a diverse group of people from nearly every artistic arena; performers, artists, designers, builders, and beyond. A goal of the podcast from the outset has been to illuminate connections between architecture and other creative pursuits; to form bonds with others over process, philosophy, approach; to learn about ourselves by getting to know each other. So we hope that if you are creative, you find some inspiration in the advice that follows. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road

Spork in the Road - Advice Compilation

Josh Ryan - Designer, Illustrator & Absurdist imakethangs.com Josh Ryan is a designer and illustrator who specializes in bringing people together with quirky and humorous works. Joe and Kevin sat down with Josh to discuss his artistic development, one of his biggest successes, and the intersections of comedy and art. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Josh Ryan

Roz Jones - Fit Lifestyle Innovator www.rozfitlifestyle.com Roz Jones is the face and name behind Roz Fit. Life. Style. A fitness and lifestyle company based in Houston, Texas. Joe and Kevin sat down with Roz to discuss her beginnings in fitness, the launching of her brand and travel program, and her perspective as a fitness professional. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Roz Jones

Reema - Artist & Transmedia Storyteller www.reema.rocks Reema is an Artist and current MFA Candidate at the University of Houston in Interdisciplinary Practice and Emerging Forms focusing on Transmedia Storytelling. Joe and Kevin sat down with Reema to discuss her path to becoming a storyteller, how her transmedia approach shows up in her current project “Allyson Darke”, and her advice to budding creatives. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Reema

Marcus Martinez - Illustrator, Urban Designer & Educator www.marcusperspective.com Marcus Martinez is a Houston-based Illustrator whose work has reached beyond architecture into diverse areas such as design, medical technology, and urbanism. Joe and Kevin sat down with Marcus to discuss his early influences and experiences in architecture and design, his sketching process, and what excites him about his work as an illustrator. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Marcus Martinez

Brenden Macaluso - Vintage Motorcycle Specialist & Industrial Designer www.common-motor.com Brenden Macaluso currently operates Common Motor collective, a support and resource for vintage Honda Motorcycles and a cooperatively run community workshop based in Houston, Texas. Joe and Kevin sat down with Brenden to discuss his gearhead roots, his background in industrial design, and the origins of Common Motor. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Brenden Macaluso

Kari Breitigam - Multidisciplinary Artist, Dyer, & Jeweler www.karibreitigam.com www.pretti.cool In this episode, our resident architects Joe Rivers and Kevin Barden visit with Kari Breitigam, a multidisciplinary artist, teacher, and jeweler from Houston, Texas. Joe and Kevin sat down with Kari to discuss her work as an art instructor, her growth from working with painting to many mediums, and the ideas surrounding her current work. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Kari Breitigam

Zach Tarrant - NFL Photographer www.zacharytarrant.com https://texans.widencollective.com/c/vbv39t4z In this episode, our resident architects Joe Rivers and Kevin Barden visit with Zach Tarrant, a sports photographer from Houston, Texas. Zach is a professional sports photographer for the NFL’s Houston Texans. Joe and Kevin sat down with Zach to discuss his winding journey to the NFL, his duties as a team photographer, and the themes central to his work. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Zach Tarrant

Mike Garman - Furniture Designer www.garmanfurniture.com www.pretti.cool In this episode, our resident architects Joe Rivers and Kevin Barden visit with Mike Garman, a furniture designer and maker from Houston, Texas. Mike has been designing and building furniture in the Houston area for nearly a decade. Joe and Kevin sat down with Mike to discuss his path to designing furniture, his use of tools, and his unique process to design. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Mike Garman

Falon Mihalic - Landscape Architect and Public Artist www.falonland.com In this episode, our resident architects Joe Rivers and Kevin Barden visit with Falon Mihalic, an award winning landscape architect and public artist from Houston, Texas. Joe and Kevin sat down with Falon to discuss how her childhood influenced her career path, her journey to becoming a landscape architect, and some of her current work. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Falon Mihalic

Joe Rivers - Architect www.riversbarden.com In this episode, our resident architect Kevin Barden visits with our other resident architect Joe Rivers from Houston, Texas. Joe Rivers is principal architect at Rivers Barden Architects. Kevin sat down with Joe to discuss his influences in architecture, his interests outside of architecture, and the life lessons he’s learned along the way. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Joe Rivers

Troy Schulze - Actor, Director, Content Producer In this episode, our resident architects Joe Rivers and Kevin Barden visit with Troy Schulze, a stage actor and director, and content producer from Houston Public Media. Joe and Kevin sat down with Troy to discuss his career in acting, how it differs from directing, and his work producing content for public media. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Troy Schulze

Natalie Lin - Violinist www.kineticensemble.org In this episode, our resident architects Joe Rivers and Kevin Barden visit with Natalie Lin, a violinist from Houston, Texas. Natalie is a violinist and founder of KINETIC, a conductor-less ensemble from Houston, Texas. Joe and Kevin sat down with Natalie to discuss her upbringing in music and how her ensemble is forging a new path for classical musicians. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Natalie Lin

Heath West - Painter www.heathwest.net In this episode, our resident architects Joe Rivers and Kevin Barden visit with Heath West, a painter from Los Angeles, California. Heath is painter with an extensive background in architecture, a subject he pursued and worked in professionally for several years before returning to his original love of art and painting. Before his recent relocation from Houston, Texas to Los Angeles, California, Heath sat down with Kevin and Joe to discuss the influence of architecture in his work and his particular approach to painting. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Heath West

Michelle Haynes - Swing Dancer, Fitness Coach & Entrepreneur www.kosama.com/houston In this episode, our resident architects Joe Rivers and Kevin Barden visit with Michelle Haynes, a swing dancer, fitness instructor, and entrepreneur from Houston, Texas. Michelle Haynes is a veteran of the competitive swing dancing community, both in Houston and at the national level, and about two years ago turned her enthusiasm for dance, movement, and teaching into an entrepreneurial venture, opening Kosama, a group fitness gym. Joe and Kevin sat down with Michelle to discuss her beginnings in swing dancing and how her passions evolved into her new business. Rivers Barden Architects www.riversbarden.com

Spork in the Road - Michelle Haynes

The Spork in the Road podcast cultivates conversations with creative individuals about their path, craft, and passions. Through examining a diversity of approaches, experiences and people, our hope is that these exchanges strengthen a quality of life. Metaphorically, these dialogues parallel our philosophy of architecture, and lay seeds for a greater awareness and understanding of the world around us.

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