The Truth In This Art: Stories That Matter
Rob LeeThe Truth In This Art with Rob Lee is an arts and culture interview podcast connecting arts, culture, and community. Sharing stories that matter through in-depth conversations with artists and creatives — photographers, filmmakers, designers, musicians, chefs, writers, and more. Guests share studio routines, community roots, career insights, and the ideas and choices that shape their projects. New... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 916 | Founded | 6 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & CultureDocumentary | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
In this episode of The Truth In The Art, the guest is Juan Morales!
Who is Juan Morales: Maryland native, writer and director whose films explore immigration, racism, and community; currently developing the feature Abhaile about a small town overtak... more
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Jamilla Okubo!
Who is Jamilla Okubo: A Washington, D.C.-based multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, collage, illustration, and print design. Her work centers the Black silhouette, ... more
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Currie Lee!
Who is Currie Lee: Filmmaker and artist with a photography background, focused on visual stories about complicated relationships.
In our conversation, Currie talks through her short... more
In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Nicole Clark!
Who is Nicole Clark: Chicago-born, Baltimore-based artist and writer. Nicole works across paint, prose, and collage, often pulling from personal paper trails to build layered, funn... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Host
Reviews
- Hanging w/ Mr. Lee
Rob keeps it real with his insights and approach to conversations with an ever growing list of eclectic voices.
Apple Podcasts5xtrafingr
United Statesa month ago - Great insights, great conversations
I love Rob’s engagement with his guests. He gets so into the ideas and brings them to a fresh place that can only come from the uniqueness of the interaction. It’s cool to hear what catches his ear and where he takes it next.
Apple Podcasts5RedOmarrrrrUnited Statesa year ago - Quickly became a favorite of mine
“The Truth In This Art“ quickly became a favorite of mine, offering insightful and engaging discussions on both local and global cultural scenes. Rob Lee’s passion and well-researched content, along with the top-notch production quality, make each episode a captivating experience. I love how the podcast features a diverse range of voices—it's a must-listen for anyone who loves diving into the vibrant world of art and culture.
Apple Podcasts5KareJenkinsUnited States2 years ago - Thanks for having me! 🤗 🎭
I had a dope time hanging and chatting it up with Rob! Thanks for creating such an open, chill atmosphere; I felt like I came by and kicked it with a good friend. This podcast is a great platform to hear stories from all types of artists at all different points of the journey. So inspiring, and I’m so grateful to have been welcomed into the space! ✨
Apple Podcasts5Kashayna J.United States2 years ago - Thanks for visiting Austin.
Rob: Briefly tell us..
Harrison: 10 hour monologue about museums.
I loved every minute.
Apple Podcasts5Milgo Vonne FraunUnited States2 years ago
Listeners Say
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #90 |  Colombia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #109 |  United Arab Emirates/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast
What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on in-depth conversations with artists and creatives across visual arts, film, writing, and beyond, exploring how personal history, community roots, and cultural contexts shape creative practice. Episodes frequently probe process, collaboration, and the human side of making art—balancing ambition with resilience, authenticity, and social impact. A distinguishing thread is a strong emphasis on storytelling as a means to connect audiences to art and to broader social themes, from gentrification and representation to community building and civic dialogue. The format tends to pair intimate artist journeys with practical insights about career longevity, audience engagement, and the role of art in urban culture, with a notable fo... more
Where can I find podcast stats for this podcast?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to this podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does this podcast get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for this podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for this podcast?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for this podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does this podcast have?
To see how many followers or subscribers this podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to this podcast?
These podcasts share a similar audience with this podcast:
1. The Art Angle
2. The New Yorker Radio Hour
3. This American Life
4. The Ezra Klein Show
How many episodes of this podcast are there?
this podcast launched 6 years ago and published 916 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact this podcast?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for this podcast?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for this podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for this podcast?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of this podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on this podcast?
Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Juan Morales
2. Jamilla Okubo
3. Currie Lee
4. Nicole Clark
5. Santos Shelton
6. Tristan Tris-Rex Johnson
7. Lawrence T. Brown
8. Rolando Reid
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.