Kenn Morgan & Carl Thiel: Burnham and Dodge Art Hour
Discussing the rich artistic opportunities and events happening in Western New York with occasional special guests who discuss their specific cultural achievements and attachments.

7/28/10   Pieces of 88, or what to do with a 10-Inch Bic (Part One)
Kenn and Carl welcome piano tuner (and former stand-up comic) Dave Sipos and stand-up comic/ThinkTwiceRadio host Josh Smith in a riotous and sometimes off-color conversation.  Dave and Josh attempt to explain the philosophy behind their respective arts, but somehow the discussion keeps going awry. Topics include exploding pianos, sticky keys, reading instruction manuals, dating trollops & strumpets, ten-inch Bics, doppelgangers, the logical progression from heavy metal to comedy, blind piano tuners, in search of Joe Sap, a novel use for plastic film containers, and some very bad jokes. At times, we even talk about photography…!
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7/28/10   Pieces of 88, or what to do with a 10-Inch Bic (Part Two)
The conversation continues with guests Dave Sipos (new ThinkTwiceRadio host) and Josh Smith (long-time ThinkTwiceRadio host). For info on Oscar Levant, go here.
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5/26/10 Leica virgins, Marshmellow Peeps and Booby Muffs
Kenn and Carl welcome photographer Nancy J. Parisi and painter Tim Raymond in a haphazard discourse of rare dimension, even for them. Along the way, the discussion covers old cameras, rotogravure, the virtues of marriage, the Dark Side of the Moon, the perils of New York City, and the usual references to old movies. Kenn also pitches his idea for 'booby muffs.' Examples of Nancy's photographs may be viewed here.
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3/24/10 Tippin' In to Spring
Kenn and Carl welcome Buffalo photographer Val Dunne in a lively discussion that covers such topics as the importance of editing, tripods, photographing texture and color, naming your dog Walker, and hunting shillelaghs in Ireland. In a rare instance, Kenn praises digital photography, not once, but twice. Also featured is a bedside phone call by the wayward Mr. Dodge before he fades out. Examples of Walker Evans' photographs may be viewed here. For info on Diver Dan, go here and Captain Caveman, go here.
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1/27/10 Flashing on Trees by the Light of the Moon
Kenn & Carl are joined by painter/professor Mark Lavatelli to talk about encaustic painting technique, the four elements, the relative appearance of a full moon, the disappearance of the bees, and whether photography is capable of communicating feeling. Examples of Mark's recent work may be viewed here. For Dorothea Lange's famous photo, go here.
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11/17/09 Naked Nudes and Dirty Love (and answers to photographic questions)
Ken & Carl welcome painter Jerome A. Mach and musician Gary Gorski in a lively discussion of first cameras, the difference between naked and nude, sensuality, "Dirty Love," lying with photography, why art matters, comparing brushwork and camera technique, and Burt Bacharach's "The Blob."
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9/22/09 A September Song
Burnham and co-host Carl Thiel welcome arts fund-raiser John Stiny in a discourse of fall season photography. Topics of discussion include the Wizard of Oz, city hall suicides, the downside of digital, celebrating the equinox, the proper technique for backlighting in Sloan, New York, teaching English to Brazilian navy officers, and Carl's missing pants.
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7/28/09: Every Picture Tells a Story
Burnham (AKA Kenn Morgan) talks with guest Carl Thiel about the composition of light and shadow, old movies, Busby Berkeley's geometric design, the Bonanza TV show, political correctness, and the technique of choosing models.
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5/26/09 No Digital Cameras Allowed
Burnham (Kenn Morgan) discusses the merits of still photography versus digital photography, dark room technique, art openings, his experience as a teacher of photography, and describes the Buffalo Still Photographers Association, who meet monthly to discuss and show examples of their craft. Burnham is joined by fellow Thinktwice Radio host Carl Thiel.
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3/24/09 "Let There Be Light..."
Burnham and Dodge discuss the photographic process, their backgrounds for early authentic still film photography, and discuss with their special guest Carl Thiel the experience of art openings, the importance of light and attempt a philosophy of photography.
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