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Ryan Forbes came by to talk about his new album, "Introduction", his love of busking, and his collaborative efforts.

Today in the Sweatshop, we have a bright spot on the map for suburban Dallas, a talented singer/songwriter who reinvented herself on her newest album while staying true to her roots. It's Ashton Edminster. In this episode, we talk about popularity, the desire to grow, and what it's like growing up an artist in a town where everyone plays football.

David Tarvin teaches us the value of people skills, the tech needed to succeed, and tells some horror stories of his own. Check out https://cadencestudiostx.com/ for more about Cadence Studios, and follow them on their social media: @CDNCSTDS

Ben Muñoz sits with me to talk about his latest and greatest piece of work, a 15-month-long endeavor that explores the stories of his family. Check out his work at benmunozart.com, support him by going to see his galleries, and order his hand carved prints on shirts and more!

Gil Nelson from Sherman, TX sits down with Alex to discuss his career in radio, his love for theatre, and what local art means to him.

In this throwback episode, we go to the first episode we ever recorded. There are some audio issues, but the things we talked about are just as important now as they were back then.

There are way too many people in the studio today, but these guys are awesome. Here's how Chilldren of Indigo came together. Follow them on Instagram @ChilldrenOfIndigo and follow us on Twitter @ArtistSweatshop.

Tim Heanu comes by to discuss growing up in a strict, gospel-only community, starting a career in Deep Ellum, and we get a special bonus call from a listener who needs help setting up an audio interface. Do you like the looser format? Let us know at @ArtistSweatshop on Twitter. Follow Tim on Instagram, @KVNGTIM_. Follow Alex on Twitter, @AlexBagheri.

This episode, we speak with Killacamm, a Dallas native attending Berklee School of Music. We talk about over- and under-rated artists, what makes producers great, and why memes are the key to Drake's success. Follow Killacamm on SoundCloud: Killacamm Instagram: @Killacamm1130 Follow Alex on Instagram @AlexBagheri Follow The Artist Sweatshop on Twitter: @ArtistSweatshop

This is part two of a two-part series with commercial freelance photographer Larry Young of www.larryyoungphotos.com. We discuss selling out and why it's okay, why the best album of all time is difficult to pin down, and why people love The Beatles. Check out Larry's work at @LarryYoungPhotos on Instagram. Follow Alex on Instagram: @Alex.Bagheri Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexBagheri

This is part one of a two-part series with commercial freelance photographer Larry Young of www.larryyoungphotos.com. We discuss selling out and why it's okay, why the best album of all time is difficult to pin down, and why people love The Beatles. Check out Larry's work at @LarryYoungPhotos on Instagram. Follow Alex on Instagram: @Alex.Bagheri Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexBagheri

In this episode, I interview Stephan Cohen, drummer for the Dallas-based alternative punk band The Bombs. If you liked what you heard, please check them out at www.thebombsdallas.com, or on the streaming service of your choice. Check out www.crownnofficial.com to see info on their new label, and follow @_TheBombs_ on Twitter for updates on shows and events. Follow Alex on Instagram: @Alex.Bagheri Follow Alex on Twitter: @AlexBagheri