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Bad at Sports

Bad at Sports
Contemporary Art
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Financial Struggles Of Artists
Alternative Art School
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Tangier Island
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Bad At Sports is a weekly podcast about contemporary art. Founded in 2005, the series focuses on presenting the practices of artists, curators, critics, dealers, various other arts professionals through an online audio format.

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In Part 2 of the Hilde Lynn Helphenstein (Jerry Gogosian) conversation, the discussion turns raw, vulnerable, and deeply structural. Hilde speaks candidly about burnout, public vilification, online pile-ons, and the emotional cost of living as a pers... more

At NADA Miami 2025, Bad at Sports' Duncan MacKenzie and Ryan Peter Miller sit down with Hilde Lynn Helphenstein, better known to most of the art world as meme-lord and art-world agent provocateur Jerry Gogosian. In a conversation that swings between ... more

Recorded at the Stony Island Arts Bank / Chicago Architecture Biennial tailgate

In this wild, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt tailgate episode, the Bad at Sports crew — Duncan MacKenzie, Brian Andrews, Ryan Peter Miller, and Jesse Malmed — sit do... more

Recorded live at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago / CAB Tailgate In this live MCA tailgate episode, the Bad at Sports crew — Duncan MacKenzie, Ryan Peter Miller, Brian Andrews, and Jesse Malmed — sit down with Chicago Tribune and Hyperallergic ... more

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Recent Guests

Hilde Lynn Helphenstein
Contemporary artist and internet personality, known for her online persona Jerry Gogosian.
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 923:Jerry Gagosian aka Hilde Lynn Helphenstein Part 1
Andi Crist
An artist and arts worker who explores themes of labor and fabrication
Cleve Carney Museum
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 922: Andi Crist
Lori Waxman
Art critic for Chicago Tribune and Hyperallergic
Chicago Tribune, Hyperallergic
Episode: Bad at Sports: Episode 921 – Lori Waxman
Alex Slattery
Collaborative print studio professional at Two Palms
Two Palms
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 917: Two Palms and Alex Slattery
Kenny Schachter
Artist and art dealer, known for innovative approaches to the art market.
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 915 – Kenny Schachter and Bianca Bova: From Autodidact to Art World Outsider
Bianca Bova
Curatorial expert with a focus on connecting art and audiences.
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 915 – Kenny Schachter and Bianca Bova: From Autodidact to Art World Outsider
Shannon R. Stratton
Executive Director of Ox-Bow School of Art and Wizardry
Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists Residency
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 913: Shannon R. Stratton and Ox-Bow
Dirk Denison
Legendary Chicago architect involved in the Chicago architecture biennial
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 910: CAB 6 – Dirk Denison, David Salkin, and Jennifer Armetta
David Salkin
Host of past podcasts and engaged in Chicago's architectural scene
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 910: CAB 6 – Dirk Denison, David Salkin, and Jennifer Armetta

Hosts

Duncan McKenzie
Host of Bad at Sports
Ryan Peter Miller
Host of Bad at Sports

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Show has potential. Host underprepared.

    Interesting, smart and eloquent guests. The podcast has a lot of potential but the hosts are underprepared. They will not introduce the guests properly and don’t appear to do basic research about their guests (who they are, where they are showing, when, etc.) They are disrupting interesting conversations with unnecessary comments (ie. go on tinder and find a date to go see this exhibition with/ this is a good show to hook up in), which show lack of preparedness. Dana will ask an open ended quest... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    canesuga
    United States7 years ago
  • Essential For Art World Folk!

    Bad at Sports is ambitious in the range of art world folk they dialogue with and thus there are some highs and lows. However, the highs are worth any amount of getting lost in art speak (note: if you are not familiar with the art world this may be a difficult place to start, but you can still certainly learn a lot if you stick with it), or the ramblings that do eventually lead to wonderful insights. Only a 4 out of 5 for the inaccessibility for some. However, as an MA student in CHI this is ESSE... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RealArtNerd
    United States8 years ago
  • Best Art Interviews

    This is one of THE greatest contemporary art podcasts. Great, hour-long interviews with a wide variety of important artworld guests, conducted by personable, amusing hosts like Duncan McKenzie, Richard Holland and Amanda Browder.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mark S B
    Switzerland9 years ago
  • Best podcast on the subject of art.

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Larrylarrylary
    United States12 years ago
  • Very good art podcast

    Wonderful, from an artist's perspective. Continue your art history education. An essential part of my art week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexander Laurentius
    United States12 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging range of guests and conversations, although there are mixed feelings about the hosts' preparedness in some episodes.
Some listeners report challenges with the use of complex art jargon that may alienate newcomers to the art scene, though others see it as an opportunity for learning.
It is frequently described as essential for anyone involved in or studying contemporary art, with many praising the show's balance of humor and insights.

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Bad at Sports: Episode 921 – Lori Waxman
Q: What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
Lemon sorbet.
Bad at Sports: Episode 921 – Lori Waxman
Q: How do we communicate about this culture we find meaningful?
We need to figure out how to make it interesting for readers.
Bad at Sports: Episode 921 – Lori Waxman
Q: How do you understand the role of art criticism now?
It's about how we process art and helps keep critical dialogue moving forward.
Bad at Sports Episode 923:Jerry Gagosian aka Hilde Lynn Helphenstein Part 1
Q: What is your experience like after transitioning from Jerry Gagosian to being more present as Hilde?
I feel like I'm a lifer in the art world now; it's almost as if I can't escape it.
Bad at Sports Episode 923:Jerry Gagosian aka Hilde Lynn Helphenstein Part 1
Q: Do you think of yourself as a human?
I am a human, but I'm vibrating at some spiritual level that I don't think. I'm not fully of the earth.

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A weekly exploration of contemporary art, the content showcases in-depth dialogues with a variety of artists, curators, critics, and other professionals in the arts sector. It is likely to engage with topics such as the intersection of art and community, innovative practices in visual arts, and the personal journeys of creatives navigating the art world. Special emphasis is placed on unique exhibitions and collaborative projects that highlight the vibrant art scene, with recurring discussions about accessibility, artistic expression, and the evolving nature of contemporary practices.

This podcast stands out for its informal yet insightful format, blending entertainment with informative discourse, and allowing both artists and audience memb... more

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Recent guests on Bad at Sports include:

1. Hilde Lynn Helphenstein
2. Andi Crist
3. Lori Waxman
4. Alex Slattery
5. Kenny Schachter
6. Bianca Bova
7. Shannon R. Stratton
8. Dirk Denison

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