
The MOOD Podcast is a long-form conversation series exploring photography, creativity, identity, and the inner life of artists. Hosted by Matt Jacob, the show moves beyond technique and trends to examine why people make work, how creative voices are formed, and what it takes to sustain a meaningful artistic life.
Through thoughtful, unhurried conversations with photographers, filmmakers, and crea... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 167 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArtsEducationSelf-Improvement | |||

In this episode I’m joined by Emiliano Zúñiga Hernández, a Costa Rican photographer whose photobook Paraíso, published by Trespasser in 2023, grew out of one of the hardest chapters of his life. We talk about the healing community he helped to build ... more
I'm joined again by Zahra Ciardi, a registered psychologist and the founder of Ascendant Bali, for a second conversation about the psychology behind photography and creativity. We talk about what happens when a photographer's identity becomes fused w... more
This is a Q&A with questions sent in by photographers from my community. I answer whether your audience needs to understand your photography, if a project shot in a few days can have real depth, how to deal with perfectionism, the small steps behind ... more
THIS IS PART 2 OF A 2 PART CONVERSATION WITH MATTHEW GENITEMPO.
In Part 2 of my conversation with photographer and publisher Matthew Genitempo, we go deep into his photobooks Mother of Dogs and Dogbreath, and into Trespasser, the small press he runs... more
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Absolutely love this podcast for any creative who is trying to navigate the experience of self expression, managing the emotional roller coaster of creative expression /visibility, and letting go of what limits us as a creators and artists.
Honestly love it, I end up sending episodes to different friends all the time.
This is the one podcast where I never skip an episode. Noe one!
This podcast changed the way I think about photography. Thank you.
I started listening to this podcast to get better at photography. Now I’m having an existential crisis about my entire creative journey. Thanks, Matt.
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Long-form conversations centered on photography, creativity, and the inner life of artists. Across episodes, the show emphasizes why makers create, how voices are formed, and what sustainment looks like in a creative career—going beyond technique to explore process, mental health, ethics, purpose, and the art-versus-industry tension. With thoughtful, unhurried dialogue, it frequently features photographers and creative thinkers who share honest reflections, practical insights, and lessons from publishing, mentorship, and community. A notable through-line is the emphasis on meaning, voice, and long-term craft over trends, making it a compelling fit for listeners who want depth, context, and human-centered storytelling in the visual arts spac... more
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Recent guests on The MOOD Podcast include:
1. Zahra Ciardi
2. Matthew Genitempo
3. Andrea Modica
4. Richard Sharum
5. Shana Lopes
6. Shayna Lopez
7. Tim Carpenter
8. Zara Ciardi
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