{"podcast":{"title":"The Mortal Machine Gallery Podcast","slug":"the-mortal-machine-gallery-podcast-7427692","podcast_index_feed_id":7427692,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/two-drink-minimum-new-orleans-episode-zero","website_url":"https://mortalmachinenola.com/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/cmIciMRdQClejtV6EOh2XUFBT1rfaMQAFMCBiztcMYE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84YzJm/NGQ5MjY3NmFjNTM1/M2IyNGY2MmU4MWU0/NGVlMS5KUEc.jpg","author":"Mortal Machine Gallery","episode_count":40,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-06-20T20:17:02.481998+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mortal-machine-gallery-podcast-7427692"},"episode":{"title":"From Metairie to West Texas: Monty Welt on Murals, Marfa, and Making It in Alpine","slug":"from-metairie-to-west-texas-monty-welt-on-murals-marfa-and-making-it-in-alpine","published_at":"2026-02-25T13:09:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mortal-machine-gallery-podcast-7427692/from-metairie-to-west-texas-monty-welt-on-murals-marfa-and-making-it-in-alpine","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mortal-machine-gallery-podcast-7427692","url":"https://twodrinkminimunnola.transistor.fm/s2/5","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/9bda1e4b/17b171fa.mp3","summary":"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. Monte shares what it’s really like to move to Alpine sight unseen, build an art career from scratch, and navigate the cultural differences between Alpine and nearby Marfa. They talk Donald Judd’s minimalist influence, graffiti vs. gallery culture, “West Texas time,” and why Alpine might just be the hidden gem artists overlook. You’ll also hear: The real difference between Alpine and Marfa How Monte went from door-knocking for walls to painting 20+ buildings across the Tri-County area The grind of making a living as a full-time artist in a small town Why “trust your artist” isn’t just a slogan The exposure vs. payment conversation (and the alleyway mural offer that’ll make you laugh) If you’re an artist thinking about relocating, chasing a creative life, or wondering how murals actually happen from sketch to wall — this episode pulls back the curtain. Like, subscribe, and share if you believe in independent art and independent podcasts. Buy Monty's art here .","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1399,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-mortal-machine-gallery-podcast-7427692/episodes/from-metairie-to-west-texas-monty-welt-on-murals-marfa-and-making-it-in-alpine/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mortal-machine-gallery-podcast-7427692/from-metairie-to-west-texas-monty-welt-on-murals-marfa-and-making-it-in-alpine.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}