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Bad At Sports is a weekly podcast about contemporary art. Founded in 2005, the series focuses on presenting the practices of artists, curators, critics, dealers, various other arts professionals through an online audio format.

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Bad at Sports Episode 887: 21C Hotels, Jennifer Murray, and Artist Evan Fusco

Jan 02 2025 56 mins  
In this episode of Bad at Sports, we’re coming to you live from the Stitch and Staple Artist Book Fair at 21C Museum Hotels! Join us as we chat with Jennifer Murray, about the evolving landscape of artist book fairs and the growing role of alternative exhibition spaces. We also dive into the mind of Evan Fusco, a rising artist and art producer whose multidisciplinary practice exp

Bad at Sports Episode 886: Scott Speh on 20 Years of Western Exhibitions & Chicago Art Scene Reflections

Nov 29 2024 55 mins  
In this milestone episode of Bad at Sports, we welcome back Scott Speh, the founder and director of Western Exhibitions, to celebrate 20 years of the gallery’s existence and its significant role in shaping the Chicago art scene. It’s been 19 years since Scott’s last appearance on the show, and in this conversation, we dive deep into the journey of Western Exhibitions, its i

Bad at Sports Episode 885: Betsy Odom

Nov 25 2024 57 mins  
In this episode of Bad at Sports, we sit down with Chicago-based artist and sculptor Betsy Odom, whose work uniquely blends high craftsmanship with intentional moments when the craft fails. Odom’s sculptures often serve as playful critiques of mass cultural phenomena, gendered objects, and sporting culture, creating pieces that are both visually stunning and conceptually layered.

Bad at Sports Episode 884: Pete and Jake Fagundo

Nov 11 2024 58 mins  
In this episode, we explore Ours Is The Hand That Sews Time, a two-person exhibition at M. LeBlanc featuring new work by father and son, Peter and Jake Fagundo. Both artists challenge the notion of painting as a finished product, instead embracing it as a continuous, evolving process. Peter, a longtime professor at SAIC, draws from his deep archive of past drawings and appropriated

Bad at Sports Episode 883: Meghann Sottille and MAD

Nov 01 2024 61 mins  
In this episode, the Bad at Sports crew heads to the Center for MAD Culture to dive into the powerful intersection of art and mental health. They sit down with the Center’s current featured artist, Meghann Sottile, and Director Matt Bodett to explore what it means to embrace "MAD culture" and the crucial role that madness plays in shaping our broader cultural landscape. Sottile s

Bad at Sports Episode 882: Eric Von Haynes

Sep 30 2024 58 mins  
Eric Von Haynes is a Chicago-based artist, printmaker, and community organizer. He founded Flatlands Press, a print studio that creates art objects and printed ephemera for artists worldwide, with a focus on community engagement. His work blends traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, creating unique monoprints that invite viewers to reflect on time and memory. Haynes�

Bad at Sports Episode: 881 Sean Nash

Sep 24 2024 59 mins  
This week on Bad at Sports Duncan MacKenzie and Amy Kligman check in with Sean Nash! Thanks to the glory of the Charlotte Street Foundation. Sean Nash is a visual artist whose work often intersects with fermentation, social practice, and ecological themes. His projects integrate fermented foods into sculptures and exhibitions, exploring the cultural and biological aspects of ferme

Bad at Sports Episode 880: Cesar Lopez and Sam Hann

Sep 04 2024 44 mins  
In this episode our intrepid art adventure enthusist, Duncan MacKenzie, is joined but KC rockstar ED, Amy Kligman. Together they catch up with two of the next generation of Kansas City's art world grinders charting the next phase of KC contemporary art. Sam Hann and Cesar E. Lopez Mejia. https://www.plug.gallery/team-1 https://www.artskcgo.com/organization/curiouser-curiouser/ htt

Bad at Sports Episode 879: Ruben Castillo

Aug 28 2024 61 mins  
In this episode of the Bad at Sports Podcast, we sit down with Ruben Castillo, and explore his two person exhibition with Amy Cousins. Few broadcast from the heart of Kansas City thanks to the glory of the Charlotte Street Foundation. https://charlottestreet.org/ https://rubenbcastillo.com/ https://www.amycousins.com/

Bad at Sports Episode 878: Caleb Taylor @ Charlotte Street in KC

Aug 23 2024 84 mins  
In this episode of the Bad at Sports Podcast, we sit down with Caleb Taylor, a dynamic artist and influential figure in Kansas City's vibrant art scene. Join us as we delve into Caleb's creative journey, his work, Plug, curating, and his deep roots and connections with the local Kansas City art scene. https://charlottestreet.org/ https://charlottestreet.org/exhibition/site-seeing/