Oct 28, 202656 min
Drawing every day is often one of the secrets we've found that separates hobbyist artists from professionals. In this episode of Bench Talk, Tom Gerrard sits down with Brisbane-based muralist Sofles to unpack the exact...
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Bench Talk
Hosted by Tom Gerrard · arts · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Bench Talk — the podcast where I dive into real, honest conversations with inspiring artists, to reveal what it really takes to build a thriving creative career. I’m your host, Tom Gerrard — an international artist from Australia and Co-Founder of The Art Career Academy, an online school dedicated to helping visual artists rise up and go pro. I kicked off this podcast back in 2016, when I was dreaming of going full-time with my art. And through these chats, I found the path and walked it.
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What is Bench Talk about?
Welcome to Bench Talk, the podcast where I dive into real, honest conversations with inspiring artists, to reveal what it really takes to build a thriving creative career. I’m your host, Tom Gerrard, an international artist from Australia and Co-Founder of The Art Career Academy, an online school dedicated to helping visual artists rise up and go pro.
Who hosts Bench Talk?
Bench Talk is hosted by Tom Gerrard. The show has published 220 episodes to date.
What has Bench Talk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#226 | Sofles PT.1 - The ever evolving graffiti artist" (28 October 2026, 56 minutes), "#225 | ART CAREER ACADEMY | How Collectors Buy Art Today" (13 October 2026, 25 minutes), and "#223 | How a Tattoo Apprenticeship Changed the Way This Artist Creates (Kitt Bennett)" (8 July 2026, 63 minutes).
How often does Bench Talk publish?
Bench Talk publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 220 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Bench Talk?
Booking probability for Bench Talk is 45%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Bench Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Bench Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Bench Talk?
The strongest fits for Bench Talk are Artists, Writers & Performers. Bench Talk has an arts audience and around 220 subscribers on YouTube.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 13, 202625 minWe’re raising funds through AusArt Day [22nd Oct] to support artists with scholarships into our Going Pro program. We'd love your help in two ways: donate to directly support emerging artists, or share our campaign with...
Jul 8, 20261h 3m👉🏼 Enrolments for our signature program Going Pro Self Led are opening soon. Join the waitlist to get first access here- https://www.artcareeracademy.com/waitlist-goingpro-sl 🔥 Kitt Bennett has painted a skeleton the...
Episode #222
#222 | Building an Art Community That Transforms a City (10 yrs of Darwin Street Art Festival)
Jun 24, 20261h 10mWhat happens when a city gets behind public art? And what does it take to build a thriving mural community that impacts everyone from homeless people to politicians? In this live panel discussion recorded at the Darwin...
Episode #221
BENCH TALK Podcast #221 | George Rose: Painting Globally, Colour Mastery & The Business of Muralism
Jun 10, 202651 minHow do you build an international mural career when Australia feels like the other side of the world? In this episode of Bench Talk, Tom Gerrard reconnects with George Rose in Darwin, where they've both been painting...
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Episode #220
BENCH TALK Podcast #220 | Yakob Morley
May 26, 202651 minIn this engaging interview, artist Jacob Morley shares his journey from tattooing to painting, his creative process, and how moving to the Mornington Peninsula has influenced his art and lifestyle. Discover insights on...
May 13, 202646 minMural artist Hiroyasu Tsuri (TWOONE) was the very first guest on the BenchTalk art career podcast ~ ten years ago, on a rooftop in Melbourne with a dictaphone and no plan. Today he's one of the most compelling working...
Episode #218
BENCH TALK Podcast #218 | Why Talented Artists Struggle (the Mindset Fix That Helps Them Succeed)
Apr 29, 202627 min👉🏼 Watch the limited time full MASTERCLASS REPLAY on the 3 Shifts Professional Artists Make to Build Real Careers: https://www.artcareeracademy.com/lp-replay-3shifts What's the real difference between an 'artist' and...
Apr 15, 20261h 2m👉 FREE live masterclass training for working visual artists ~ discover why talented artists stay stuck and the 3 shifts that change everything. https://www.artcareeracademy.com/freetraining-unstuck What does it really...
Episode #216
BENCHTALK Podcast #216 | ELLIOTT ROUTLEDGE
Apr 1, 202650 minWhat does it take to evolve as an artist without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of Bench Talk, Tom Gerrard sits down with Sydney-based artist Elliott Rutledge for a raw, honest conversation about...
Mar 18, 202623 minEvery artist has been there. Someone - a gallerist, a family member, a fellow artist - pulls you aside and tells you exactly what's wrong with your work. You didn't ask. But now you can't stop thinking about it. In this...
Episode #214
BENCH TALK Podcast #214 | BYRON BOWMAN KEHOE
Mar 4, 20261h 9mIn this insightful interview, Byron Bowman Kehoe, a seasoned gallerist, shares his journey through the art world, from early exposure to art in his family gallery to working in Japan and New York. Discover his...
Feb 19, 202628 minA listener question inspired this episode — and it highlights something many artists and collectors experience: How do you create a commissioned artwork that truly feels right for everyone involved? In this episode of...
Episode #212
BENCH TALK Podcast #212 | JASMINE MANSBRIDGE - Creating Art From Dreams, Geometry & Stillness
Feb 3, 20261h 9m👉 Join the FREE 3-day Going Pro Bootcamp and discover how to build a thriving art career with clarity, confidence, and authentic visibility—no hustle required. https://www.artcareeracademy.com/3-day-bootcamp What is...
Jan 20, 202639 min👉 Join the FREE 3-day Going Pro Bootcamp and discover how to build a thriving art career with clarity, confidence, and authentic visibility—no hustle required. https://www.artcareeracademy.com/3-day-bootcamp In this...
Jan 14, 202647 min👉 Join the FREE 3-day Going Pro Bootcamp and discover how to build a thriving art career with clarity, confidence, and authentic visibility—no hustle required. https://www.artcareeracademy.com/3-day-bootcamp What does...
Episode #209
BENCH TALK Podcast #209 | ART CAREER ACADEMY - How to Run a Stress-Free, Career-Building Art Exhibition
Nov 11, 202529 minIn this episode, Tom Gerrard sits down again with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy to unpack everything that goes into preparing for an exhibition — from concept and timing to marketing, mindset, and...
Episode #208
BENCH TALK Podcast #208 | SARAH HOOK - How Artists Can Work with Collectors, Designers & Dealers
Oct 21, 202536 minIn this episode of Bench Talk, I sit down with private art dealer Sarah Hook (Fletcher Arts) to dive deep into the world of art dealing, collecting, and what it really takes for artists to thrive in today’s art market...
Episode #207
BENCH TALK Podcast #207 | ART CAREER ACADEMY -The 3 Pillars of Artist Visibility: How to Get Seen
Oct 7, 202526 min👉 FREE Resource: Download the Artist Visibility Guide mentioned in this episode — learn how artists are getting seen by gallerists and collectors right now! https://www.artcareeracademy.com/visibility-guide In this...
Sep 23, 202543 minIn this episode of BenchTalk, I'm joined by artist Loribelle Spirovski for a deep dive into Sydney Contemporary 2025. As first-time exhibitors, Loribelle and I share our impressions of Australia’s biggest art fair...
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