The Playing Possum Podcast
Playing Possum Collective is the brain-child of three queer-identified visual artists, Kacey Montgomery, a photographer and multimedia artist, Katherine Edmonds, a woodworker, designer, and educator, and Jamey Hudnall, a painter. The collective’s name comes from the phrase “playing possum,” which echoes our mission statement: Helping creatives be creative when you feel like playing dead. Specifically, the phrase means to pretend to be asleep or deceased when threatened, and at times, as creatives, we desire to hide our work and ourselves, to not be seen by the world out of fear and anxiety. This reflex to creative output creates roadblocks that inhibit production, connection, success, and general well-being. The three of us have bonded over this universal struggle and desire to develop a space of support and conversation to discuss these struggles openly with other creatives. As visual artists, we know how important it is to tell your story and share your work, and we believe that in supporting others, this project will also help us avoid playing dead and continue working to share our own stories.
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Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
January 14th, 2025
Playing Possum Podcast
Mini-sode 2: Problematic Raisins
In this engaging conversation, hosts Katherine Edmonds and Kacey Montgomery explore the themes of creativity, vulnerability, and the insights of music producer Rick Rubin and his new book on creativity. They also discuss bagel preferences and problematic raisins. Other themes include the importance of emotional expression in art, the various stages of the creative process, and the balance between play and completion. The conversation emphasizes that creativity is a choice and that wisdom can often be found in ignorance, allowing for a more fluid and inclusive approach to artistic expression.
Takeaways
Raisins are problematic in Bagels!
Creativity often stems from how you feel.
It's okay to not know what you're doing.
Art doesn't have to be technically perfect.
Exploring Rick Rubin's Insights on Creativity
The creative process has different stages.
You can stay in the play phase for a long time.
There's wisdom in ignorance when creating.
There is space for everyone in creativity.
You can break the rules if you don't know them.
Emotional expression is key in art.
Creativity is a choice to participate.
Resources
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin. Get the book here
On Being Podcast with Rick Rubin and Krista Tippett
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Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
December 31st, 2024
Playing Possum Podcast
Episode 2: Starting Something New
In Episode 2, the possums, Kacey, Katherine and Jamey discuss starting something new! We discuss the trials and tribulations of recording our first episode. All the feelings that came up putting out the podcast. One of the failed attempts, Katherine just recorded herself only, so it's just 45 minutes of her agreeing with no one!
Kacey has a party sub for lunch! Or does she? Jamey finds out what a party sub is.
Jamey encourages people to paint right over the canvas, hey you paid for that! But also to stick with certain projects and don’t abandon them right away, even if its going to end up in the trash or being painted over.
Katherine talks about a mentor who taught her about the pile of solved problems. Not everything has to be precious.
The joy of being able to make things that never see the light of day.
Kacey likes to start things and immediately kick it in the done bin, but she is learning a new way of doing things in the woodshop with Kat. Learning that the first draft isnt the only draft! What?!
Kat has the opposite problem. With ADHD to thanks, finishing projects is the struggle, isn’t something that is 60% done, done??
Kat describes her fears of people taking her ideas once she puts them out into the world.
Kacey talks about her fear that her work is not good enough.
We talk about how to deal with the struggle of getting compensated for your work, pricing, and how to deal with the times that you just aren’t making money for your work. Spoiler alert! You just cry.
We decide this is a podcast where we can use all the cuss words. So get f-ing ready.
Here is a blog post by Laura Jane Barnes, who came up with the song Jamey mentions. Turns out the song was too popular and fame f-ing sucks. But she is a creative business coach now, so check her out.
At the end, we call out playing possum podcast which talks about professional wrestling, we challenge them to a possum on possum dueling podcast.
Please share anything new that you have started recently! Tag us @playing.possum.collective on instagram. Or email us at playingpossumcollective@gmail.com.
Visit the Playing Possum Collective Website
Playing Possum Podcast Website
Sign up for our newsletter!
Share this episode with friends!
Check out the possums individual creative endeavours.
See Katherine Edmonds’ work!
See Kacey Montgomery’s work!
See Jamey Hudnall’s work!
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Mini-sode 1 is here! Kat and Kacey hop into the studio to talk creative updates, western music, and self-actualization through developing your voice and skills.
Call to arms: Start taking up space in your craft. Don't wait to have all the necessary skills. You have to start somewhere!
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Resources:
Playing Possum Collective Website
Dusty and Stones Documentary
Dusty and Stones Facebook
Yuri Kobayashi
Sequential Artists Workshop
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Welcome to the first episode of the Playing Possum Podcast by Playing Possum Collective, a group of friends and artists that aim to inspire and motivate other artists to stop playing dead, dust off that possum musk, and create and share their art with the world!
Be sure to subscribe to the channel to stay up-to-date with the most recent episodes. And get involved by following the Possums on Instagram @playing.possum.collective.
Learn more about Playing Possum Collective at www.playingpossumcollective.com
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Saturday Nov 30, 2024
Dust off that musk and make some art!
We are the Playing Possum Podcast, a group of friends and artists that are creating a supportive community for fellow artists. We will talk about the struggles of showcasing work, creative processes, and interviews with professional artists and how they navigate the market.
Learn more about Playing Possum Collective at www.playingpossumcollective.com.
Get involved by following the Possums on Instagram @playing.possum.collective.
We're also on YouTube!