CS 416: Bad Art Friends & Mediocrity Mafias pt 1 (Patreon)

Today we have a special early release episode discussing, in-depth, the details around the article "Bad Art Friends" and the people involved.  Joined by a guest who wishes to keep their anonymity but is known as @kidneygate on Twitter, Trevor and guest break down the information left out of the NYT article and the perspectives of others who had a role in its creation.

This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at www.patreon.com/posts/57859414.  Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at patreon.com/champagnesharks and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter.

Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (www.piercedearsrec.com). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu_)