In the Things that Drive Us I chat to people about what they do and how they do it. This week is Jasmine Mills. Jasmine is an artist now based in Cornwall and you can see her work at her website: http://www.jasminemills.co.uk/ or instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasmine__mills/ You can see my work at my website here: https://www.williamjohnmack…

Summary On his birthday, David DeVore discusses his interest in day trading crypto and finding ways to 10x productivity as an engineer. He introduces the concept of using AI tools, specifically AI-powered code writing, to speed up workflow. The conversation then focuses on Cursor, an AI-powered extension for VS Code, and its ability to provide cont…

Summary In this conversation, the speakers discuss their current projects and the use of AI in their work. They explore the potential impact of AI on developers and the future of software development. They also delve into the concept of diamonds and the diamond pattern in blockchain development, highlighting its benefits and potential applications.…

Summary The conversation covered various topics including the Diamond SDK, the Prop Shop, the Fuel SDK, and the GPT role description. The Diamond SDK is a tool that allows creators to deploy configurable contracts on chain, while the Prop Shop focuses on converting digital assets into physical products. The Fuel SDK simplifies the process of mintin…

In this conversation, David DeVore and Bob Ullery discuss their recent work on Restless, the creator portal for user-generated content. They explain how Restless allows creators to design and customize game assets, and how the platform supports cross-platform compatibility. They also discuss the launch of the Fuel network and the SDK they have been…

David DeVore provides a recap of what the team has been working on at MeshMesh & Props, highlighting various projects and activations. He shares the excitement about a billboard going up in Times Square featuring artwork from 60 artists. He also discusses the Mega Mint feature, which allows users to buy curated collections in one transaction. David…

This week I am talking to Reading based artist Shelley Montague. You can follow Shelley on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/shelley_montague/ If you need information or help about Dementia then I recommend going here: https://www.dementiauk.org/Di William Mackenzie

This week I speak to Dorset based artist Mala Hassett. Mala's website: https://www.malahassett.com/ Mala's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malahassett/ My Website: https://www.williamjohnmackenzie.co.uk/Di William Mackenzie

Kate Morrison is a Cumbrian artist currently based in London. You can follow here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katemorrisonstudio/ Her Website is here: https://katemorrisonstudio.com/ My website: https://www.williamjohnmackenzie.co.uk/ Newlyn School of art: https://www.newlynartschool.co.uk/ Tremenheere: https://www.tremenheere.co.uk/…

A chat with Leicestershire based artist Zoe Burrell about her art, inspiration and the place that teaching plays in her art practice. Also our upcoming Tremenheere show: Zoe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoeburrellstudio/ My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamjmackenzie/ Newlyn School of art: https://www.newlynartschool.co.uk/ Tre…

This week I talk to artist Anthony Martin. You can follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/anthony_richard_martin/ Or on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=741701191 Newlyn School of art: https://www.newlynartschool.co.uk/ Episode 4 with Alastair Gordon: https://williamjmackenzie.podbean.com/e/episode-4-alastair-…

An episode with Lizzie Stevens where we discuss her art practice, her experience on the Newlyn School of Art mentoring programme and our upcoming show at Tremenheere Sculpture Garderns Lizzie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziestevensprocess/ Lizzie's website: https://www.lizziestevens.co.uk/ Newly School of art: https://www.newlynartscho…

In this episode of The What if we Could Show, hosts Bob Ullery, Kevin Nuest, and David DeVore delve into the fascinating world of generative AI, specifically focusing on the use of stable diffusion models like Stable Diffusion and Comfy UI for creating digital content. The discussion begins with an overview of the generative AI ecosystem, highlight…

"What If We Could" Podcast Episode: Navigating the Ethical Maze of AI with David, Calvin, and Kevin Join David DeVore, Calvin, and Kevin on this insightful journey through the ethical dilemmas and trust issues posed by artificial intelligence in our modern world. In this episode of "What If We Could," the trio dives deep into how AI challenges our …

This week I talk to Scotland based poet Caroline Johnstone about her poetry practice and related themes, like how much of what people interpet in an artists work is actually intended. Caroline can be found on Instagram: @carolinejohnstonewrites Twitter: @carolinejohnstonewrites Facebook: @daretobehappier The book she mentions will be published at H…

Join host Calvin Hoenes and the co-founders of MeshMesh - Bob, David, and Kevin. This episode is packed with insightful discussions on how AI is reshaping our world, from executive decisions to legal practices and beyond. Tune in to explore the future of AI and its potential to drive innovation and accessibility in various industries. Executive Hes…

Episode Summary: In this week's episode of "The What If We Could Show," hosts Calvin, Bob, and Kevin explore advancements in artificial intelligence and tech alpha. Join us as we delve into Etsy's AI-powered gift mode, Google's Lumiere for text-to-video transformation, AI's role in detecting pancreatic cancer early, Eleven Labs' impressive funding …

Episode Overview: In this fascinating episode of the "What If We Could" podcast, host David DeVore and the MeshMesh team - Bob, Calvin, and Kevin - delve into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence and its evolving impact on technology and society. Highlights: AI's Energy Consumption: A deep dive into a Time Magazine article predicting AI tre…

Podcast Description: "The What If We Could Show" by MeshMesh Episode Title: Exploring AI's Role in Supporting Autism and Neurodivergence Host: David DeVore Guests: Bob Ullery, Calvin Hoenes, Kevin Nuest Duration: 1 Hour Synopsis: In this insightful episode of "The What If We Could Show," host David DeVore dives into the fascinating world of artific…

Join David DeVore, Kevin Nuest, and Calvin Hoenes in this insightful episode of MeshMesh's 'What If We Could' podcast, where they delve into the rapidly evolving world of AI, with a special focus on ChatGPT and its implications in autonomous innovation, Web3, and emerging tech. In this episode, they explore the launch of the new ChatGPT store and t…

We're diving into the cutting-edge world of content creation in this episode, where we explore how AI is revolutionizing the way brands approach text, image, video, and ad production. Learn about the innovations behind atomizing content for every brand channel and learn how this technology is reshaping the landscape of digital marketing and brand s…

A lovely chat with masterglass blower Will Shakspeare about his glass blowing practise. His website is here: https://shakspeareglass.co.uk/ and details of his hot and bothered sessions are here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/shakspeare-glass-events-2062659Di William Mackenzie

This week talking to Mark Hatwood, former drummer of the band Mud and owner of the Harbour Gallery: https://www.theharbourgallery.co.uk/about/ British Contemporary : https://www.britishcontemporary.art/ American Contemporary: https://www.americancontemporary.art/ The Artist's Handbook: https://tinyurl.com/2vpp5hwe…

This week a discussion with the Australian potter about her life and work.Di William Mackenzie

In this episode I talk about whether you are going to take your interests seriously The book I mention is the war of art: https://www.amazon.co.uk/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026 To have a look at the work I mentioned go here: https://www.williamjohnmackenzie.co.uk/gallery.htmlDi William Mackenzie

In this episode I talking about finding your drive and about how I found mine. A few links for the things I mentioned: Barrington Barber : Complete Book of Drawing Hugh Mendes: https://hughmendes.com/ Turner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._M._W._Turner Agnes Martin: https://www.moma.org/artists/3787 Sonia Delauney: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S…

A short solo episode where I muse about what this podcast hopes to achieve. I hope you enjoy it.Di William Mackenzie

This week I talk to the excellent Paul Wicks. Paul is a photographer and lecturer at Mid Kent College. You can see more of Paul's work at his website here: http://paulwicks.co.uk/ and Mid Kent College is here https://www.midkent.ac.uk/ Paul took up photography when recovering from encephalitis. If you or anyone else you know suffers from this then …

In this episode we talk to Poet, Spoken Word performed and Yoga teacher Amy Dudgeon about her varied practice. You can find more about Amy here: https://www.amydudgeon.co.uk/ If you like this episode then check out my website www.williamjohnmackenzie.co.ukDi William Mackenzie

Rob Leigh is an Role Playing Game (RPG) writer and designer. You can find out more about him and see his other work here: http://www.isolation-games.co.uk/ http://www.whenthemoonhangslow.co.uk/ - this is Rob's latest game and the subject of his kickstarter campagin we talk about in the pod. I highly recomment you check it out. The two artists we di…

In this episode I am talking to Matt Pennington of Profound Decisions (https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/) the mastermind around the Live Action Roleplaying system - Empire. If you want to know more about Live Action Roleplaying have a look here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_action_role-playing_game…

This episode we talk to fine artist Ellie Verrechia about her art practice. If you want to know more about Ellie you can visit her website: https://www.ellieverrecchia.co.uk/ Or her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellieverrecchia_artist/Di William Mackenzie

A chat about art and faith with London based, Scottish born contempory artists Alastair Gordon (https://www.alastairjohngordon.com/) co chair of Morphe Arts (https://www.morphearts.org/)Di William Mackenzie

In this episode I speak to Afroja of the Law and Justice Podcast about the law, legal and political activism, podcasting and fashion design. Links for Afroja https://www.instagram.com/thelawandjusticepodcast/ https://www.voice.com/fashioncults https://opensea.io/FashionCultsNFTsDi William Mackenzie

Today I am talking to the Artist Siobhan Owen about her art and work. Why she produces what she does and related things. Her website is: sgowen.scot If you want to see my work go to williamjohnmackenzie.co.uk Please like and subscribe.Di William Mackenzie

The Things That Drive Us. A monthly podcast series that talks to people about their motivations, inspirations and believes. That examines why they do the things they do. Episode One is Henrietta Mackenzie, where I talk to her about her first children's book The Secret Life of Two Googly Eyed Cats ( https://www.austinmacauley.com/author/mackenzie-he…