Kenn Morgan and Carl Thiel: THE BURNHAM AND DODGE ART HOUR

Listen, learn and laugh as we talk about photography and art and anything loosely related to it. This show is best appreciated if you own a 3-D radio! To comment on anything you may hear on the BDAH, call 716-823-1750 or email us at rootinteuton@yahoo.com 
10/12/11 Tritanopia, aerobic artistry, hot spots, Kodachrome, and an artist named Crisco
We welcome to the studio Sally Reed, who might aptly be called an aerobic artiste. Not to be confused with Sally Rand, fan-dancing ecdysiast. When she's not managing a Curves exercise franchise, Sally relates the travails of being a color blind painter. We also talk about schooling, the army, terducken, and Sally's opinion of facile vittles. “If you can shape your food, don't eat it.” Also featured is another installment of Mr. Answer Man!
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9/14/11 The child inside, drawn to the arts, Cain and Abel, and what do women want
Our guest is Gary L. Wolfe, painter and past president of the Buffalo Society of Artists. The topics include his recent exhibition as part of the Ann Frank Project at Buffalo State College, wherein Gary (AKA ‘the Wolfeman’) graphically depicted the dark side of our nature. We also get heavy (well, heavy for us…) when discussing age and responsibility and technology dependence. Mr. Answer Man is back to settle the question “How to Appear Smart!” The end song was not attributed by us on the air. It is “All the Pictures on the Wall” by Paul Weller.
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8/24/11 Electric Avenue, fresh blood, Russian roulette with food, and moonshine (Part One)

Matthew LaChiusa, Executive/Artistic Director for the American Repertory Theater of WNY, joins us for an over-the-top discussion of acting, playwriting, aftershave, making theater affordable, and the Johnson administration.  We also celebrate a return appearance of Mr. Answer Man.  So enjoy the show, ya’ll.
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8/24/11 Electric Avenue, fresh blood, Russian roulette with food, and moonshine (Part Two)

The conversation on playwriting and moonshine continues with actor, playwright and impresario Matt LaChiusa.  And that’s “theater” with an “e-r,” buddy!
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7/27/11 Molecular gastronomy, the culinary abyss, passing mustard, the Beast from the Black Legume, and Adrienne Barbeau
In this episode we hash out the globalization of food with Kathleen Haggerty, proprietor/chef of The Whole Hog food truck, graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and passionate (and loquacious) advocate of serving the community through locally grown food. The book highly praised by Kathleen is Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen. Feed your head, indeed!
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6/29/11 Player pianos, international pulp cartels, Supertramp, and a few measures of rest
Kenn and Carl welcome Bob Berkman, the former director of Buffalo's QRS piano roll factory who talks about manufacturing rolls, the Musical Instrument Museum of Phoenix, pianolas, “Klezmerola,” a practical use for piano rolls, and plays delightful selections of authentic piano roll music. Also featured is another installment of Mr. Answer Man!
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5/4/11 Dolls 'n' things, eye vomit, photographic memory, and merchandising visually
Kenn and Carl welcome Elizabeth Lambert Mararian, an itinerant photographer who talks about macro lenses, working as a visual merchandiser, the anticipation of film photography, Heathrow Airport, and shows a choice selection of her photography to the radio audience. Kenn offers a commentary on culture in the suburbs. Also featured is another installment of Mr. Answer Man!
To see the photos referenced during the show click here.
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3/30/11 Grind organs, gravity railroads, shutter speeds and the Lullaby of Broadway
Buffalo organ grinder and serious collector Dan Wilke is our guest and offers a delightful account of grind organs, roller coasters, and long-gone Buffalo scenes. Dan also brings along a vintage-style song by the Bratislava Hot Serenaders. Also featured is another segment of “Ask Mr. Answer Man!”
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3/9/11 Eating poetry, Rumi, films about librarians, instapoems and nether snaps
Our guests are Michael Basinski, curator of the Poetry Collection at the University of Buffalo, and Rand Bellavia, Director of the D'Youville College Library. What ensues is a raucous, albeit obfuscatory conversation where we conclude that EVERYTHING is poetry. Although Carl is repeatedly accused of not listening, we encourage everyone else to bend a collective ear to this episode!
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2/23/11 Bowling bowls, Carbondale riots, explaining Sisyphus, and darkroom aborigines
Kenn and Carl welcome Frank Beurskens in a sometimes light, sometimes deep, but always interesting excursion into depth psychology, finding the soul of a piece of wood, and food buying habits. Also featured is another segment of “Ask Mr. Answer Man!”
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2/7/11 Flesh-colored crayons, Jack Benny, German efficiency, cell foam, and masturbation purgatory
Kenn and Carl are joined by Buffalo playwright and musician Mark Humphrey. Among the topics discussed are winning the Arty, Scatman Crothers and “The Death of Emmett Till.” Kenn honors Buffalo photographer Milton Rogovin who passed away at the age of 101. Also featured is another segment of “Ask Mr. Answer Man!”
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1/12/11 Robots, bonobo monkeys, Sponge Bob jihad, and the real source of power in society
Buffalo artists Candace Keegan and John Farallo are the guests for our first show of 2011. Both are members of the College Street Gallery Artists Co-Op.  Candace discusses her provocative self-portraits and paintings of toy robots, while John ponders the “real” reason men are motivated to paint. Caution: portions of the show may not be suitable for children.
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12/8/10 Deviant art, H.P. Lovecraft, filking, the Nerd Circus, and finding LA-LA Land
Kenn and Carl are joined by Buffalo artist John Farallo and musician/caricaturist Adam English. John talks about his cartoon-based art and Adam explains the lure of Southern California for his pop culture rock band Ookla the Mok. We also introduce a new segment called “Ask Mr. Answer Man!”

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11/26/10 Dr. Martin’s Dyes, morning coconuts, Canadian sunsets, and franchising Batman
Veteran artist John Kalisz describes how the job of coloring the pages of comic books has changed in the 20 years he’s been in the business. He also talks about his visit to India for an intensive course studying yoga. Fellow ThinkTwiceRadio host Michael Hoffert, who conducts a show about comics, contributes to the graphic discussion. Carl yields to his inner geek when he recalls reading comics as a tyke and both he and Kenn are shocked to discover the current price of magazines for which they once paid twelve cents.

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10/27/10  Bear Cats, Server Farms, a Diet of Worms, and Wayne Newton
Kenn and Carl learn about our fascinating planet with Buffalo naturalist Mark Carra who talks about binturongs, John James Audubon, the diet of worms, spiders on the ceiling, and chasing penguins on the White House lawn. Michael J. “Rudy” Graphix finishes out the hour via long-distance with outrageous tales from his life on the road with Guns ‘n’ Roses and Barry Manilow, practicing the black arts of rock shows, getting excessive with Warren Zevon, and also finds time to answer a question about photography. 

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9/15/10 Fogged film, Jack Armstrong, and overacting
Buffalo actor Dave Lundy (and new ThinkTwiceRadio host) is our guest and, along with the compulsory photography questions, the topic of acting is discussed. We also feature the Burnham & Dodge Art Players in their live presentation of a 'lost' episode of “Jack Armstrong, All-American Boy.” Joining us in the role of 'Betty' is Karen Albarella. The website for the Kavinoky Theatre may be visited here.
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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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