BENCHTALK Podcast #205 | CTO - From Psychedelic Highs to Mural Heights
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Street artist CTO (Peter Seaton) joins us for an unfiltered conversation about street art, graffiti ...
BENCH TALK Podcast #204 | ART CAREER ACADEMY - 3 Common Mistakes Made By Career Artists
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bench Talk, I'm joined by Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy to unpack t...
BENCH TALK Podcast #203 | TOM ADAIR
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, I sit down with Tom Adair, an artist known for his bold techniques and e...
BENCH TALK Podcast #202 | [Q&A] Pricing, Prints & Unsold Work
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pricing artwork, navigating unsold pieces and deciding how many prints to release - these are questi...
BENCH TALK #201 | [ARTSURDITY] Celebrity Artists: Are They Legit or Just Rich Hobbyists?
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can fame buy you credibility in the art world? In this episode of Bench Talk, Tom Gerrard and Wayne...
200 - What I learnt in 9 years of podcasting
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this celebratory episode, hosts Tom Gerrard and Claire Bradshaw reflect on the journey of the pod...
BENCH TALK #199 | DREZ - Art, Music & Staying Human in a Digital World
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Drez shares his artistic journey from graffiti in Melbourne to becoming a reco...
Bench Talk - 198 - Artsurdity
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bench Talk #198 - Artsurdity. Tom Gerrard and Wayne Lim discuss some of the absurd things happening ...
197 - Hoxxoh - The artist who paints with sound waves
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the vibrant world of Miami-based muralist HoxxoH, as he shares his cre...
196 - Jasmine Crisp
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jasmine Crisp shares her artistic journey from her early days in Adelaide to b...
195 - Q&A: Balancing Creativity and Business
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Q&A style episode of Bench Talk, Tom Gerrard & Claire Bradshaw from The Art Career A...
194 - Jason Jagel (Classic episode)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Bench Talk, host Tom Gerrard introduces a classic interview with artist Jason Jag...
193 - John Murray
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bench Talk 193, Tom Gerrard interviews Australian artist John Murray, who shares his unique journey ...
192 - Sandrew - The Outsiders
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bench Talk Ep 192 - has Tom Gerrard sit down with one half of Art Collector duo Sandrew, Andrew King...
191 - Q&A: Finding Collectors, Selling Your Art & Exhibition Doubts
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m excited to welcome back business and mindset coach Claire Bradshaw from Th...
190 - Saxon Quinn
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #190. Saxon Quinn is an Australian painter based in northern NSW. In this episode we discuss...
188 - Art Career 2025 Vision and Planning
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plan Your 2025 Like a Pro with Claire Bradshaw In this episode, I’m excited to welcome back busine...
188 - David Henry Nobody Jr
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 188 features New York based video and performance artist David Henry Nobody Jr. We discuss h...
187 - Art Career Q&A #3
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the 3rd Q&A episode in our series with The Art Academy where we take questions from our ...
186 - HuskMitNavn (classic ep)
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode go back to 2016 when I caught up with the Danish artist HuskMitNavn. We discuss his art...
185 - Shaun Hossack
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 185 featuring Shaun Hossack from Juddy Roller. We discuss Shaun's rise throughout his career...
184 - Art Career Q&A #2
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy to discuss another round of a...
183 - Christopher Zanko
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #183. I catch up with Australian painter Christopher Zanko to discuss his hand carved painti...
182 - Rhys Lee
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #182. I catch up with Australian painter Rhys Lee to discuss his oil paintings, his graffiti...
181 - D*Face (Classic episode)
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I bring you another classic episode from back in 2019 when I caught up with British artist...
180 - Art Career Q&A #1
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we introduce a new segment to Bench Talk. Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from ...
179 - Ben Frost
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For episode #179 I sit down with Australian pop artist Ben Frost. We discuss his street art roots, A...
178 - Roger Gastman
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #178 I sit down with American curator, art dealer, filmmaker, and publisher Roger Gastman. R...
177 - Lauren YS (classic episode)
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I dig into the archives and pull out a classic episode from back in 2018. We hear from Los...
176 - Rhys John Kaye
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #176 - Tom Gerrard sits down with Melbourne based artist Rhys John Kaye. They discuss Rhys' ...
175 - Max Berry
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For episode #175, Tom Gerrard sits down with Queensland based artist Max Berry. They discuss Max's c...
174 - RUFFMERCY
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I dig into the archives and bring you another classic episode. This one is from back in 20...
173 - George Goodnow
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Tom Gerrard sits down with Sydney based painter, installation artist and muralist George G...
172 - Steve Leadbeater
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #172 - I sit down with Steve Leadbeater for a conversation about Ceramics, the role instagra...
171 - Felipe Pantone
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I dig into the archives to bring you a classic episode featuring American based Spanish ar...
170 - Otis Hope Carey
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 170 I sit down with Contemporary indigenous Australian painter and pro surfer Otis Hope ...
#169 - Loribelle Spirovski
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #169 I catch up with Sydney based painter Loribelle Spirovski. We discuss her unique creativ...
#155 - Discover your artistic identity - ACA Part 1
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#168. How I built my art career
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I sit catch up with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy. We discuss my transition ...
#167 Finsta
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Swedish artist Finsta. We discuss graffiti and illustration through to mon...
#166 - Daniel O’Toole
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #166 - Tom Gerrard sits down with Melbourne based artist Daniel O'Toole to discuss his trans...
#165 - Evolve your art - ACA Part 4
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy for the fourth part of this s...
#164 - Nathalia Suizu
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #164 - Tom Sits down with Melbourne based artists Nathalia Suizu. They discuss Nathalia's b...
#163 - Scott Marsh
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Marsh is back for Episode 163. He discusses what he's been up to over the last 3 years having ...
#162 Jonny Scholes
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 162 - Tom Gerrard sits down with Tasmanian artist Jonny Scholes. They discuss Jonny's Varied...
#161 - Dave Kinsey
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#160 - Tom O’Hern
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 160 features Tasmanian based painter, sculptor and animator Tom O'Hern. He discusses his jo...
#159 - Kit Webster
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#158 - Carlos Barrios
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 158 Tom Gerrard sits down with Queensland based, El Salvadorian artist Carlos Barrios. T...
#157 - Speak your Art - ACA Part 3
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy for the third part of this th...
#156 - From vision to masterpiece - ACA Part 2
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Gerrard sits down with Claire Bradshaw from the Art Career Academy for the second part of this t...
#154 - Ozzie Wright
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#153 - Brendan Kelly
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#152 - Dave Court
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I sit down with Adelaide based painter and digital artist Dave Court. We discuss his la...
#151 - Matt Gondek
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #151. Tom Gerrard catches up with American artist Matt Gondek to discuss establishing yourse...
#150 - Rus Kitchin
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#149 - Graeme Heckels
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
#148 - Home Art School
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #148 Tom Gerrard discusses his findings after 5 months of searching out online art education...
#147 - Rune Christensen
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #147 Tom Gerrard sits down with Danish artist Rune Christensen to discuss his paintings, tec...
#146 - Bilos
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #146 - Tom Gerrard sits down with UK based Greek artist Bilos. They discuss Bilos' graffiti,...
#145 - Wayne Horse
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Gerrard sits down with Amsterdam based German artist Wayne Horse. They discuss painting blindfol...
#144 - French
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #144 I catch up with British artist and illustrator French. We discuss the work he's done in...
#143 - Richt
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #143 I sit down with Bristol based artists Richt. We discuss his art career, life in Bristol...
#142 - Scott Marsh
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I catch up with Sydney based artist Scott Marsh. We discuss his graffiti roots, his con...
#141 - Kyle Hughes Odgers
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Perth based artist Kyle Hughes Odgers. We discuss his style, colour palett...
#140 - Selina Miles
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Australian film maker Selina Miles. We discuss her career documenting graf...
#139 - Mark Chu
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with New York based artist Mark Chu to discuss his multidisciplinary life as an...
#138 - Mike Makatron
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Mike Makatron. We discuss his time spent living in ...
#137 - Haser
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with New Zealand artist Haser. We discuss his art practice and life in London.
#136 - Dmote
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Australian artist Dmote to talk about his graffiti roots in Sydney and his...
#135 - Mathew Fortrose
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Adelaide based artist Matthew Fortrose. We discuss his graffiti roots and ...
#134 - Shannyn Higgins
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Melbourne based photographer Shannyn Higgins. We discuss her photography c...
#133 - Doing the Work
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Claire Bradshaw to discuss overcoming creative hurdles in order to get the...
#132 - Neryl Walker
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Neryl Walker. We discuss Neryl's career and dividin...
#131 - Nicole Reed and James Scullin
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Nicole Reed and James Scullin to discuss their recent trip to North Korea ...
#130 - Paul McNeil
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Byron Bay based artist Paul McNeil. We discuss his roots in design, his ar...
#129 - Suzie Blake
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Suzie Blake. We discuss her photography career and ...
#128 - Mysterious Al
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with British artist Mysterious Al to discuss his up an coming exhibition in Col...
#127 - Darren Henderson
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I sit down with Melbourne based artist and designer Darren Henderson. We discuss his art c...
#126 - Nadia Hernandez
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Nadia Hernandez to discuss her Venezuelan roots and ho...
#125 - D*Face
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with British artist D*Face. We discuss his role in the birth of street art, his...
#123 - Leans
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Brisbane based artist Leans. We discuss his creative development and turni...
#122 - Georgia Hill
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Sydney based artist Georgia Hill to find out about the many amazing projec...
#121 - Duet
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Melbourne graffiti writer Duet. We chat about his experiences growing up d...
#120 - Ellie Hannon
10 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Newcastle based artist Ellie Hannon. We discuss the art scene in Newcastle...
#119 - Rone - Empire
03 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Rone to discuss his new exhibition Empire. With thi...
#118 - Shawn Lu
24 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bench Talk is back. This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Shawn Lu. We discuss the highly...
#117 - Lauren YS
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with American artist Lauren YS. We discuss her art career, the travel she does ...
#116 - Thomas Campbell
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with American artist Thomas Campbell. We discuss the many different mediums he ...
#115 - Elle
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with American artist Elle. We discuss her introduction to graffiti and streetar...
#114 - Tom Adair
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Tom Adair. We discuss how he approaches his art fro...
#113 - Heesco
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist Heesco. We discuss his Mongolian heritage and how i...
#112 - Lisa Congdon
04 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with American artist Lisa Congdon. We discuss the benefits of starting an art c...
#111 - Andrew Dennis
28 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Sydney based multi disciplinary artist Andrew Dennis. We discuss juggling ...
#110 - Slow down
21 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week Tom talks with Claire Bradshaw about slowing down to increase creativity.
#109 - George Rose
14 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Melbourne based artist George Rose. We discuss her art career, painting la...
#108 - Resoborg
07 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with South African artist Resoborg. We discuss life as an artist living in Sout...
#107 - The Jaunt
30 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Jaunt is a Danish based project run by Jeroen Smeets. The Jaunt sends artist around the world to...
#106 - Ben Shewry
23 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bench Talk is back after a two month break. Thanks for being patient. This week I catch up with one ...
#105 - Fintan Magee
22 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week I catch up with Australian artist Fintan Magee. We discuss Fintan's transition from graffi...