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Hosted by Mortal Machine Gallery · arts · EN · 41 episodes
The Mortal Machine Gallery Podcast is a hybrid comedy and art podcast. Hosted by Gabriel Shaffer—visionary artist and owner of Mortal Machine Gallery—and Chris Trew—renowned comedian, producer, and founder of multiple comedy venues—this podcast dives into the minds of creatives, innovators, and rule-breakers.With the house rule that “there is a two drink minimum,” every episode blends laughter, insight, and candid storytelling. From behind-the-scenes tales of the art world to the unpredictable grind of comedy, Gabriel and Chris pour out conversations as strong as the drinks in their hands.Pull up a chair, pour yourself something good, and get ready for stories that inspire, entertain, and keep you coming back for another roun
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Mortal Machine Gallery Podcast is a hybrid comedy and art podcast. Hosted by Gabriel Shaffer, visionary artist and owner of Mortal Machine Gallery, and Chris Trew, renowned comedian, producer, and founder of multiple comedy venues, this podcast dives into the minds of creatives, innovators, and rule-breakers.
The Mortal Machine Gallery Podcast is hosted by Mortal Machine Gallery. The show has published 41 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Columbus, Ohio vs. New Orleans" (30 June 2026, 47 minutes), "Columbus, Ohio vs. New Orleans" (30 June 2026, 47 minutes), and "When Loving Art Gets Dangerous" (19 June 2026, 44 minutes).
The Mortal Machine Gallery Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 41 episodes.
Booking probability for The Mortal Machine Gallery Podcast is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Mortal Machine Gallery Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Mortal Machine Gallery Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Mortal Machine Gallery hosts The Mortal Machine Gallery Podcast, an arts show with 41 episodes published.
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Episode #17
<p>Photographer BEEGATS joins Mortal Machine for a conversation about place, struggle, and why some cities shape artists differently.</p><p>We get into Columbus, Ohio as a place to live compared to New Orleans, why New...
Episode #17
Photographer BEEGATS joins Mortal Machine for a conversation about place, struggle, and why some cities shape artists differently. We get into Columbus, Ohio as a place to live compared to New Orleans, why New Orleans...
Episode #16
<p>Chris and Gabe talk with Kyla Bernberg, owner of 812 Royal Gallery on Royal Street, about Michael Finkel’s The Art Thief, running galleries in New Orleans, the psychology of art theft, and the dangerous line between...
Episode #15
<p>It's NBA Finals time! Gabe tells the story of meeting Michael Jordan, the hosts explore why basketball is the most artistic sport, and then tackle a ridiculous but fascinating question: who is the Victor Wembanyama...
Episode #14
<p>This week on the Mortal Machine Podcast, Chris and Gabe talk about the reality of running a creative business: managing a gallery, protecting your energy, and figuring out how to keep the work flowing without letting...
Episode #13
<p>What happens when performance art, absurdity, athleticism, and internet chaos collide in the streets of New Orleans?</p><p>This week we talk with Ingrid Victoria about the wild world of human horse races — the...
Episode #12
<p>During the chaos, beauty, and psychic overload of Jazz Fest weekend, artist Ravi Zupa sits down with Chris and Gabe at Mortal Machine Gallery to talk about art that feels handmade, dangerous, spiritual, and...
Episode #11
<p>This week we sit down with Anya Sapozhnikova, co-founder of Devotion Studios—a reformer Pilates and aerial fitness studio tucked right into the madness of the French Quarter.</p><p>Anya brings a wild mix of...
Episode #10
<p>Is pro wrestling just entertainment—or is it one of the most misunderstood art forms in the world? This episode dives into the storytelling, character work, and spectacle that make wrestling feel a lot closer to...
Episode #9
<p>What’s actually happening in the art world right now? We break down the biggest stories—from major auctions and market shifts to museum controversies, artist moves, and the trends people aren’t talking about...
Episode #8
<p>We sit down with dark surrealist painter Michelle Melcher to talk about why graveyards might be some of the most overlooked art galleries in the world—and how death, folklore, and history shape her work.</p><p>From...
Episode #7
<p>On this episode of the Mortal Machine Podcast, Chris Trew and Gabriel Schaefer dive into the bizarre world of art auctions on cruise ships—where vacationers buy expensive paintings somewhere between the buffet and...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode of the Mortal Machine Podcast, I sit down with Cody Barber — a metal artist who’s been living and creating in Marfa since 2013 <br>to talk about what 13 years in the desert really looks...
Episode #5
<p>Recorded at Create Space in Alpine, Texas, Chris Trew sits down with muralist and sign painter Monte Welt — a fellow Louisiana native who traded Metairie for the wide-open desert of West Texas.</p><p>Monte shares...
Episode #4
<p>Recorded inside her Marfa studio, this episode sits down with Alyse of Opal Rugs to talk about what it really means to live and work as an artist in one of the most mythologized art towns in America.</p><p>Visit Opal...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode of Mortal Machine Podcast, we step into the creative spirit behind Mortal Machine Experiences — intimate, invitation-based moments rooted in the same energy as the gallery itself. </p><p>Mortal...
Episode #2
<p>Recorded at Harry's Corner in the French Quarter, this no-guest episode finds Gabriel Shaffer and Chris Trew talking shop about growth, risk, and what it actually takes to expand a creative business in New Orleans...
Episode #1
<p>Artist Arik Roper joins the Mortal Machine Podcast to talk about New Orleans as a true art city, his experiences creating iconic cover art for legendary bands like Sleep, and what actually makes a great art...
Episode #24
<p>Artist Dan Witz joins the podcast to talk about exhibiting at SCOPE Art Show during Miami Art Week—covering large-scale installations, navigating the fair circuit, and what it takes to stand out in one of the art...
Episode #23
<p>Iconic artist Shepard Fairey (Obey, Obama Hope poster) joins the podcast live at SCOPE Art Show during Miami Art Week to discuss the intersection of art and activism, exhibiting in a high-noise fair environment, and...
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812 Royal Gallery
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