THE MONDO NEON PODCAST
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Operating a Neon Business & Executing on the Moment with Dylan & Olivia from Element Ten
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with Dylan Steinmetz & Olivia Shelton about Element Ten, Kansas City neon, working alongside their father Randy Steinmetz who’s been at the fires bending neon signs for over 40 years, lessons learned, artist collaborations, and so much more!
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with Dylan Steinmetz & Olivia Shelton about Element Ten, Kansas City neon, working alongside their father Randy Steinmetz who’s been at the fires bending neon signs for over 40 years, lessons learned, artist collaborations, and so much more!
Find Element Ten on Instagram @element.ten.
Tweet us @mondoneon with your favorite moment. Know someone who would be a phenomenal guest? Get in touch with us!
Music by M.K. Khan. Checkout “High Voltage” our monthly Playlist on Spotify.
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Behind the Scenes of Sign Painting with Jennifer Konanz from Konanz & Co.
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with Jennifer from Konanz & Co. about the beginning of her company, painting wall murals, adapting to a range of projects, and so much more!
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with Jennifer from Konanz & Co. about the beginning of her company, painting wall murals, adapting to a range of projects, and so much more!
Find Jennifer on Instagram @konanzandco.
Tweet us @mondoneon with your favorite moment. Know someone who would be a phenomenal guest? Get in touch with us!
Music by M.K. Khan. Checkout “High Voltage” our monthly Playlist on Spotify.
Image credit: Konanz & Co.
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New Perspectives & Staying Ambitious with Derek McDonald from Golden West Sign Arts
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with sign painter Derek McDonald about traditional hand painted signs and design, being an artist and shop owner, different creative tips and operational banter, his work at Disneyland, and so much more!
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with sign painter Derek McDonald about traditional hand painted signs and design, being an artist and shop owner, different creative tips and operational banter, his work at Disneyland, and so much more!
Find Derek on Instagram @goldenwestsignarts and website.
Tweet us @mondoneon with your favorite moment.
Music by M.K. Khan. Checkout “High Voltage” our monthly Playlist on Spotify.
Image credit: Derek McDonald
Consider supporting the show at Patreon. Join the Discord, click here.
Turning Adversity into a Neon Sign Business with Brandon Grant from Gas & Glass
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with Brandon about his newly acquired sign business, Gas’n Glass, the act of never giving up on personal goals, the process of creating transferable skills, moving to the Pacific Northwest, so much more!
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with Brandon about his newly acquired sign business, Gas & Glass, the act of never giving up on personal goals, the process of creating transferable skills, moving to the Pacific Northwest, and so much more!
Find Brandon on Instagram @neonvcw.
Tweet us @mondoneon with your favorite moment.
Music by M.K. Khan. Checkout “High Voltage” our monthly Playlist on Spotify.
Image credit: Gas’n Glass
Consider supporting the show at Patreon. Join the Discord, click here.
Finding Cultural Significance in Neon & What Makes You Tick with Artist Donnie Myers
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with artist, set designer and neon maker Donnie Myers about his fascination with neon, there cultural significance, acts of bringing them to life, and so much more!
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with artist, set designer and neon maker Donnie Myers about his fascination with neon, there cultural significance, acts of bringing them to life, and so much more!
Find Donnie on Instagram @neonbender and @fashionset, plus his website. Tweet us @mondoneon with your favorite moment.
Image Credit: Donnie Myers
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Building A Sign Company, Why Social Matters & Finding Your Own North Star with Signs From Mars
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with artist and entrepreneur Mars Bravo from Signs from Mars about the beginning of her sign-making career, empowering business owners to make decisions, the importance of honoring your own identity, and so much more!
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with artist and entrepreneur Mars Bravo from Signs from Mars about the beginning of her sign-making career, empowering business owners to make decisions, the importance of honoring your own identity, and so much more!
Find Mars on Instagram @signsfrommars and website. Tweet us @mondoneon with your favorite moment.
Image Credit: Signs From Mars
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Hand-Painting Signs Across Chicago and Building a Family Business with Alex Perry from Right Way Signs
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with business owner Alex Perry from Right Way Signs about the companies rich history of creating hand painted signs, storytelling from concept to completion, founder Ches Perry, the Hotel Lincoln Mural Project, incorporating neon, and so much more!
This episode of the “Mondo Neon Show” we're talking with business owner Alex Perry from Right Way Signs about the companies rich history of creating hand painted signs, storytelling from concept to completion, founder Ches Perry, the Hotel Lincoln Mural Project, incorporating neon, and so much more!
Find Right Way Signs on Instagram @rightwaysigns and website. Tweet us @mondoneon with your favorite moment.
Consider supporting the show at Patreon.
Neon Ambition, Putting in the Work and Networking with Jeremy Meikle from True Love Neon
This episode of “Mondo Neon” we're talking with artist Jeremy Meikle about his early days of learning neon with Clif Eddens, founder of Random Neon in New Jersey, the trials of setting up a fully functional neon shop, attending Fire Party at the teaching facility, gallery, and art factory known as Glas, a very special family announcement - and so much more!
This episode of “Mondo Neon” we're talking with artist Jeremy Meikle about his early days of learning neon with Clif Eddens, founder of Random Neon in New Jersey, the trials of setting up a fully functional neon shop, attending Fire Party at the teaching facility, gallery, and art factory known as Glas, a very special family announcement - and so much more!
Find Jeremy Meikle on Instagram @true_love_neon. Tweet us @mondoneon with your favorite moment.
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Choosing Your Own Path and Creating Neon Signs with Philadelphia Artist Alissa Eberle
This episode of “Mondo Neon” we're talking with artist Alissa Eberle about her mentor Domenic Urbani, her early years of making neon and being the only woman working in the shop, the complicated process of bending glass over an open flame, unveiling “Already Dreamed,” her first-ever neon art show, and so much more!
This episode of “Mondo Neon” we're talking with artist Alissa Eberle about her mentor Domenic Urbani, her early years of making neon and being the only woman working in the shop, the complicated process of bending glass over an open flame, unveiling “Already Dreamed,” her first-ever neon art show - and so much more!
Find Alissa Eberle on Instagram @alissaeee. Tweet us @mondoneon with your favorite moment.
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Image Credit: Michael Bryant/The Philadelphia Inquirer/Tribune News Service
Behind the Neon with Sign Creative Chris Stemper from Bauer Sign Company
Neon maker and longtime sign craftsman Chris Stemper has a lot of amazing stories and thoughts on neon. He tells Max about his work overseas and building manifolds from scratch.
Neon maker and longtime sign craftsman Chris Stemper has a lot of amazing stories and thoughts on neon. He tells Max about his work overseas and building manifolds from scratch. Chris also chats about neon production at Bauer Sign Company. Plus, highlights the production side of the business and mentions different equipment recommendations, thoughts on maintenance and other upcoming restoration projects on the horizon.
Find Chris Stemper on Instagram @hivoltlamps, Twitter and check out Bauer Sign Company.
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Autism & Understanding With Miniature Sign Maker Chris Raley
Chris Raley is at the point in his life where he can't help thinking about what's next. Chris talks to Max about the story of how he became a small sign maker after a series of projects designed to teach others about the importance of understanding and acceptance of people with autism.
Chris Raley is at the point in his life where he can't help thinking about what's next. Chris talks to Max about the story of how he became a small sign maker after a series of projects designed to teach others about the importance of understanding and acceptance of people with autism. Being an Autism dad himself and discovering new ways in which people with autism learn, think and problem-solve, Chris set out to recreate the desired shapes and supporting parts to emulate some of his favorite American roadside icons - creating tremendous benefits that resulted from the enjoyment of his child’s company while reinforcing his passion for making.
Find Chris Raley on Instagram @route9signs and Etsy.
Image credit: Chris Raley
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Deadpool, Punk Rock & Neon Signs with Cameron Clow
Where would we all be without Cameron Clow and Vancouver neon? The answer is obvious - we’d have less neon to talk about! It’s hard for Cameron to imagine his life without bending, pumping and processing neon.
Where would we all be without Cameron Clow and Vancouver neon? The answer is obvious - we’d have less neon to gawk at! It’s hard for Cameron to imagine his life without bending, pumping and processing neon. Cameron talks to Mondo Neon about the series of events leading up to joining a prominent neon sign company, how he’s continued to develop his craft, and the friendships he’s made along the way.
Find Cameron on Instagram @cameronclow and Twitter @cameron_clow.
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Value of Pursuing Neon with James Akers
James Akers is a neon artist and educator who has exhibited internationally and teaches neon at ACME Creation Lab, a maker-space in South Dallas for artists, builders, and mad scientists.
James Akers is a neon artist and educator who has exhibited internationally and teaches neon at ACME Creation Lab, a maker-space in South Dallas for artists, builders, and mad scientists. James tells Mondo about his early glassblowing beginnings at Alfred University, the details of his day-to-day routine as a commercial sign maker and art handler, and the rapidly changing world of neon.
Find James on Instagram @jamesakers2 and Twitter.
Check out his neon class, Neon Animation: MAKE IT BLINKY, happening on December 17 - 21. Click here for more info.