Artblog Radio

Episode 315 – In this tear-and-laughter-filled finale, Roberta and Ryan battle Canadian wildfire smoke, HBO’s Mountainhead, and the emotional weight of 21 years as Artblog Radio signs off. Between Carl Sagan’s golden record riffs and Pee-wee Herman doc love letters, they map Philly’s explosive June art chaos: South Street’s 50th, Odunde’s river rituals, and Taji Ra’oof […]

Episode 314 – This week’s Artblog Radio is equal parts tech nostalgia and grassroots rebellion. Roberta and Ryan rage against email (thank god we don’t have to go back to dial-up modems!) while dissecting HBO’s haunting Pee-wee Herman doc and BBC Earth’s time-lapsed jungles. Dive into ‘Collective Futures’—Vox Populi’s 2026 insurgency against anniversary pageantry—and Scout’s […]

Episode 313 – Rain-soaked but resilient, Roberta and Ryan return with Artblog Radio’s Midweek News—Roberta spotlights the Philadelphia Cultural Fund’s surprise $700K boost for orgs like Attic Youth Center and Philly Orchestra, the Library Company reimagines whose history gets preserved. Don’t miss Cindy Stockton Moore’s ode to Brendan Fernandes’ genre-bending dance-meets-sculpture spectacle or Calder Gardens’ […]

Episode 312 – Raincoat week, which leads to Ryan’s Subaru saga. Roberta and Ryan swap tales while celebrating Artblog’s 21+ year legacy—don’t miss their October 23rd farewell bash! Highlights: Mickalene Thomas dropping wisdom at Rutgers, Pig Iron’s Franklin’s Key bending history into theater, and Laurel Hill Cemetery’s haunting Death & Arts performances. We hope you enjoy!   […]

Episode 311 – Grab a coffee (or a Mittelschlag strudel) and join Roberta and Ryan for Artblog Radio’s bittersweet swan song. In this Midweek News, they have updates on Woodmere’s new building, UArts’ printmaking, and a Starbucks bathroom art drop so absurd it’s genius. They discuss Artblog’s 21-year goodbye party (October 23rd—RSVP now!), they recap Roberta’s […]

Episode 310 – Roberta and Ryan sit down with Scott Kip and discuss his show Perpetual Inventory – A Ruminative Installation. The show is now closed, but we wanted to share what happens when a skateboard-riding clockmaker turns his life into a walkthrough sculpture. In this irreverent chat with Scott Kipp—artist, Masonic Temple devotee, and […]

Episode 309 – Roberta spotlights Janice Merendino’s boundary-pushing art legacy and Joe Ovelman raw, Sharpie-scrawled Sauna Dish tales. Ryan preps for First Friday chaos with South Street’s block parties, Clay Studio’s Small Favors, and Fishtown’s music marathon. Between guerrilla gardening workshops, Bernie’s May Day rally, and Broad Street Run crowds, Philly’s buzzing with springtime grit. Missed […]

Episode 308 – Roberta spotlights Chuck Patch’s striking street photography, Ryan dives into Benjamin Lay’s fiery abolitionist legacy, and Chi previews Panda Fest’s lively Asian culinary buzz. Anjali shares Open Streets’ urban charm, while Shifting Realities unpacks immigrant voices, and Ken Lum reimagines language through paint. Celebrate milestones at Art in City Hall, groove to […]

Episode 307- In this whirlwind Midweek News episode, Roberta’s gushing over baby Calvin (

Find more info about Zindzi Harley: ZindziHarley.com Zindzine on IG   Click to expand the podcast transcript Logan Cryer: Hey, you are listening to Artblog Radio recorded here in Philadelphia. My name is Logan Cryer, and in this episode you will hear a conversation between myself and the amazing Zindzi Harley. Zindzi Harley is a […]

Episode 306 – In this lively Midweek News episode, Roberta and Ryan swap spring adventures – from treacherous Appalachian Trail hikes to David Sedaris’ fabulous culottes. We highlight crucial arts events saving Philly’s creative spaces, explore accessibility innovations at Tech Owl, and get fired up about judicial elections. Grab your allergy meds and join us […]

Episode 305 – Philly’s bursting with art, activism, and a few heartaches! Roberta, Ryan, Anjali, and Chi dive into Hidden City’s Fill in Color Kickstarter, Sean Lugo’s Rockwell-meets-Latino-art show, and Bartram’s Garden’s EPA funding loss. Cheer up with Walnut Street’s car-free Sundays, Philly Porch Fest’s 400 free shows, and PMA’s myth-busting Mythical Creatures: China and […]

Episode 304 – Strap in, art lovers! Roberta, Ryan, Anjali, and Chi pack this week with NYC museum adventures (Frick’s glittering Rembrandts, Odili Odita’s MoMA mural!), Philly Theater Week gems like Seven Funny Bits and Giovanni’s Room, plus urgent talks on trans rights and incarceration.

Episode 303 – Wow do we have a show for you. Roberta and Ryan both fail to keep their list 3 and under. There are so many interesting shows happening, from Tyler Kline and Megan Bridge to Amy Sherald and Odili Donald Odita, Grayce Carson and Paper Doll Ensemble, to the upcoming Print Philly Fair. […]

Episode 302 – This week Roberta and Ryan Chimaera art and comedy shows, a sustainability and recycling-focused store in Narberth, the RMMB Curatorial Fellowship at Allens Lane. Ryan gives you his 3 picks of the week, with Low Tech, Small Works, and Al-Bustan. There’s a lot happening this Second Thursday. We hope you enjoy it! […]

Episode 301 – This week Roberta and Ryan discuss what is and is not emotional intelligence, in conjunction with the Oscars. Roberta sees student-curated show at St. Joseph Maguire Museum. Ryan got to see Half-God of Rainfall, plus openings and opportunities. We hope you enjoy! Click to see the Show Links: Make or Break: Creativity […]

)Episode 300 – This week Roberta and Ryan discuss Swarthmore’s exhibit by Mami Kato, Caspar David Friedrich at the MET, NYC public library treasures, & Li Sumpter mix tape and zine. Ryan gives his list of top 3 plus sneaks in another 3 shoutouts to Juana Estrada Hernández, Kathleen Studebaker, Katie Hudnall, and Grayce Carson […]

Episode 299 – This week Roberta and Ryan discuss changes in DEI policy and should that lead to an economic boycott? Shows at Chimaera Gallery, Vox Populi, and the Second Annual Strokes of Kindness Art Contest. Ryan updates his calendar to include Crescendo, Half-God of Rai,n and Satin to name just a few. Thanks for […]

Sc–Episode 298 – Roberta and Ryan discuss the Birds victory and the post exuberance plus post-pandemic relief money, Second Thursday opening and Valentine’s Day events plus the Eagles Victory Parade and much more. Click to see the Show Links:   Click to expand the podcast transcript Roberta: Hi everyone, it’s Roberta. Ryan: And this is […]

Episode 297 – Roberta and Ryan discuss surveys conducted by the Philadelphia City Council and one presented by a Drexel grad student. There’s news from the Art world in Puerto Rico and Roberta gives us her thoughts on Bewilderment by Richard Powers. Ryan is excited about the Multiverse event, along with an archivist dream show. […]