Preserving Women's History with Savannah Aspden

Preserving Women's History with Savannah Aspden

This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I’m joined by vintage toy and textile collector Savannah Aspden — someone whose work lives at the intersection of nostalgia, memory, women’s history, and preserving the stories hidden inside everyday objects. What starts as a conversation about antique toys and handmade quilts becomes something much deeper: why history matters, what gets forgotten, and how slowing down can reconnect us to creativity, identity, and meaning. We talk about: — growing up collecting with her grandfather — why vintage objects carry emotional and cultural history — women’s art forms that history often overlooked — nostalgia, creativity, and the importance of preserving stories — and what it means to care deeply in a world that moves too fast It’s funny, unexpectedly emotional, and a reminder that sometimes the things we dismiss as “old stuff” are actually holding entire lives inside them. 🔗 Connect with Savannah Aspden: ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/ricketypickety/] 🎧 GRAFIK CONTENT 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.giografik.com/podcast] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@giografik] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/grafikcontentpod] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@grafikcontentpod] Enjoyed the episode? Like this video, subscribe for more + drop a comment below with your thoughts or questions. 🎵 Music:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nicholas Nothing [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zvHm5uF07vPXDhIrQ8kJx?si=aQnkLZgZQFuC8iiUMBIXYA]

Become Excellent at Life, One Hobby At a Time with Ari Gato

This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I’m joined by Chicago-based drag queen, cabaret performer, and all-around force of nature Ari Gato. What starts as a conversation about drag quickly turns into something much deeper: identity, resilience, performance, and the complicated process of becoming yourself in public. We talk about: * discovering drag later in life * building confidence through performance * queer visibility and self-expression * navigating rejection, criticism, and reinvention * and why sometimes the version of yourself you create on stage helps you better understand the person behind it It’s funny, chaotic, thoughtful, and very gay — but underneath all of that is a really honest conversation about creativity, survival, and learning how to take up space unapologetically. And yes… we talk about the emotional damage of performing in bad lighting. 🔗 Connect with Ari Gato ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the_ari_gato/]⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔹 ⁠⁠YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@the_ari_gato] 🎧 GRAFIK CONTENT 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.giografik.com/podcast] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@giografik] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/grafikcontentpod] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@grafikcontentpod] Enjoyed the episode? Like this video, subscribe for more + drop a comment below with your thoughts or questions. 🎵 Music:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nicholas Nothing [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zvHm5uF07vPXDhIrQ8kJx?si=aQnkLZgZQFuC8iiUMBIXYA]

I Don’t Have to Be The Candle Making Queen with Angela Deeds

This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I’m joined by Angela Deeds, founder of South of Somewhere Designs — a candle brand built on creativity, intention, and the idea that the smallest details can completely change how a space feels.What starts as a conversation about candle-making turns into something much deeper: building something from scratch, trusting your creative instincts, and figuring out how to turn an idea into something real.We talk about:— starting a product-based business from the ground up— the role of creativity in everyday life— building a brand that actually reflects you— and why sometimes the simplest ideas end up being the most meaningfulIt’s thoughtful, grounded, and a reminder that creativity doesn’t always have to be loud — sometimes it shows up in the quiet things we create for ourselves and others. 🔗 Connect with Angela Deeds ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/south_of_somewhere_designs/] 🔹 ⁠Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/shop/southofsomewhere] 🎧 GRAFIK CONTENT 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.giografik.com/podcast] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@giografik] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/grafikcontentpod] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@grafikcontentpod] Enjoyed the episode? Like this video, subscribe for more + drop a comment below with your thoughts or questions. 🎵 Music:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nicholas Nothing [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zvHm5uF07vPXDhIrQ8kJx?si=aQnkLZgZQFuC8iiUMBIXYA]

It Takes Ten Years to Blow Up Overnight with Jamie Unknown

This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I sit down with UK-based DJ and producer Jamie Unknown — an artist who’s quickly rising through the electronic music scene while staying grounded in something a lot of people lose along the way: authenticity. From training to be a primary school teacher to playing festivals like Creamfields and Glastonbury, Jamie’s journey is anything but linear. We talk about what it means to build a creative career without forcing yourself into a box — embracing different sounds, evolving your identity, and trusting your instincts even when you don’t have it all figured out. We get into: — why not having a defined “sound” can actually be a strength — staying authentic in an industry that often rewards packaging — trusting your gut over outside opinions — and why creative paths are rarely ever linear It’s honest, funny, and a reminder that sometimes the best thing you can do as an artist… is just be yourself and figure it out as you go. 🔗 Connect with Jamie Unknown ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jamieunknown_/] 🔹 SoundCloud [https://soundcloud.com/jamieunknown] ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkTree [https://linktr.ee/jamieunknown] 🎧 GRAFIK CONTENT 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.giografik.com/podcast] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@giografik] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/grafikcontentpod] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@grafikcontentpod] Enjoyed the episode? Like this video, subscribe for more + drop a comment below with your thoughts or questions. 🎵 Music:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nicholas Nothing [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zvHm5uF07vPXDhIrQ8kJx?si=aQnkLZgZQFuC8iiUMBIXYA]

How to Be Promiscuous With Your Interests with Jason Ooi (McSpiky)

This week on GRAFIK CONTENT, I’m joined by illustrator and creative mind Jason Ooi, also known as McSpiky [https://www.instagram.com/mcspiky/]. What starts as a conversation about illustration quickly turns into something much bigger: curiosity, creativity, and what it means to not put yourself in a box. We talk about being “promiscuous” with your interests — exploring different skills, following what excites you, and giving yourself permission to try things without needing them to turn into something productive. In a world that constantly asks you to specialize, Jason makes a strong case for doing the opposite. We get into: — learning new skills as an adult — following curiosity instead of pressure — balancing creative interests with real life — and why not everything you do needs to become your identity It’s thoughtful, funny, and a reminder that you’re allowed to evolve — as many times as you want. 🔗 Connect with Jason Ooi ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mcspiky/]⁠ ⁠🔹 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠ [https://www.mcspiky.com/] 🎧 GRAFIK CONTENT 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.giografik.com/podcast] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@giografik] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/grafikcontentpod] 🔸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@grafikcontentpod] Enjoyed the episode? Like this video, subscribe for more + drop a comment below with your thoughts or questions. 🎵 Music:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nicholas Nothing [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zvHm5uF07vPXDhIrQ8kJx?si=aQnkLZgZQFuC8iiUMBIXYA]