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Bad at Sports

Bad at Sports
Contemporary Art
Chicago
Community Engagement
Printmaking
Community Building
Sculpture
Art Criticism
Art
Expo Chicago
Arts Education
Department Of Eschatology
Skateboarding
Visual Arts
Collaboration In Art
Apocalyptic Futures
Climate Change
Art Schools
Kansas City
Collective Living
Art Fair

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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes990Founded21 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Duncan MacKenzie and Brian Andrews sit down with artist Claire Ashley at the Door County Contemporary Art Fair for a conversation that wanders from broken-down minivans to Scottish standing stones, from inflatable sculpture to protest aesthetics, and... more

Duncan MacKenzie and Brian Andrews sit down with artist, curator, arts administrator, and Door County Contemporary co-founder Jaymee Harvey Willms for an unexpectedly personal and funny conversation.

What begins as a discussion about goats unfolds ... more

Duncan MacKenzie, Ryan Peter Miller, and Brian Andrews are joined by painter Jenal Dolson for a conversation recorded live from the Door County Contemporary Art Fair in Wisconsin. Dolson discusses her vividly textured paintings, her installation prac... more

Duncan MacKenzie and Ryan Peter Miller finally welcome painter, educator, and perennial instigator Tyson Reeder to Bad at Sports.

Recorded during Door County Contemporary Art Fair, the discussion wanders through the history of Milwaukee's DIY art s... more

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Jaymee Harvey Willms
Artist focused on death, hospice, dying, memory, and later witchcraft-inflected practice
Milwaukee, Wisconsin artist; participates in Door County Contemporary
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 965: Jaymee Harvey Willms
Jenal Dolson
Painter
65Grand Gallery / Andrew Rafacz Gallery (mentioned)
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 964: Jenal Dolson
Tyson Reeder
Artist, guest on episode
Canada Gallery
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 963: Tyson Reeder
Sophia Chai
Artist featured in interview
Hair + Nails (represented project)
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 962: Sophia Chai
Tanner MacArthur
Gallerist, Addendum; co-founder with James Stepanek of No Instructions Gallery
Addendum / No Instructions Gallery
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 961: Tanner MacArthur
Shane Walsh
Guest, involved with Door County Contemporary and related fairs
Door County Contemporary / Boundaire
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 960: Shane Walsh
Shane McAdams
Artist and participant at Door County Contemporary Art Fair
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 959: Shane McAdams
Rafael Salas
Milwaukee-based painter
Independent artist
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 958: Rafael Salas
Andrew Rafacz
Owner of Andrew Rafacz Gallery, formerly Bucket Rider
Andrew Rafacz Gallery
Episode: Bad at Sports Episode 957: Andrew Rafacz

Hosts

Duncan MacKenzie
Interviewer and engineer; recurring host with deep engagement in contemporary art conversations
Ryan Peter Miller
Co-host bringing contextual framing and banter to discussions
Brian Andrews
Guest host/ interviewer on multiple episodes

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 137 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 States9 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
    Switzerland10 years ago
  • Best podcast on the subject of art.

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Larrylarrylary
    United States13 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 States13 years ago

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Listeners praise the breadth of guests and accessible, informal interview style.
The show is valued for long-form, in-depth conversations with diverse art-world participants.
Fans appreciate the mix of theory and practical discussion about running spaces and fairs.
Some listeners criticize episodes for heavy art-speak or inconsistent interview prep.
Many find episodes essential for staying connected to contemporary art discourse.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#245
United States/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#190
Canada/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#198
Italy/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#33
Colombia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#42
Singapore/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#92
Philippines/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bad at Sports Episode 964: Jenal Dolson
Q: Why do you make art?
Dolson discusses art as something that began as a necessary pursuit during undergrad and evolved into a sustaining practice, with multiple jobs and a drive to keep creating, reflecting a personal coping mechanism and professional vocation.
Bad at Sports Episode 952: Tali Halpern
Q: What makes your approach to weaving feel punk and non-traditional within the fiber world?
I embrace non-preciousness, cut up and remix drafts, and incorporate media like rhinestones and embroidery to create a loud, collision-filled aesthetic that challenges conventional fiber norms.
Bad at Sports Episode 952: Tali Halpern
Q: How did your shift from painting to fiber art come about, and what role did sobriety play in that transition?
Sobriety opened space for experimentation; learning from mentors, using the digital loom, and post-processing allowed me to expand from traditional weaving to a more embellished, narrative-driven practice.
Bad at Sports Episode 946: Chris Succo
Q: How do you balance personal practice with market expectations, especially regarding 'white paintings'?
He emphasizes he only makes white paintings when he feels like it, and discusses the broader market dynamics, including collectors and the role of DIY galleries in the current climate.
Bad at Sports Episode 946: Chris Succo
Q: What attracts you to doing work with foundries and large-scale sculptures?
He describes studying at the Royal College of Art, the use of foundries for collaboration, and the distinction between making work alone versus collaborating to realize complex forms.

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This show centers on contemporary art through long-form conversations with artists, curators, gallery operators, and other art-world professionals. Episodes often explore how projects navigate institution spaces, fairs, and community dynamics, with a strong focus on regional scenes alongside global art-market context. Expect candid studio talk, practical insights into running galleries or artist-led spaces, and thoughtful critique of power, accessibility, and the evolving role of art in society. A few recurring threads include DIY and midwest scenes, artist-run initiatives, and the interplay between humor, material practice, and theory. The format often favors generous guest dialogue, with hosts prompting context and connections across topi... more

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Recent guests on Bad at Sports include:

1. Jaymee Harvey Willms
2. Jenal Dolson
3. Tyson Reeder
4. Sophia Chai
5. Tanner MacArthur
6. Shane Walsh
7. Shane McAdams
8. Rafael Salas

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