LA-based artist Christopher DeLoach and I talked about his path from class clown to intrepid traveler—walking the Appalachian Trail—to becoming an artist and creator of the iconic bumper stickers you know and love. He shares a series of surreal encounters, including rides with enigmatic characters while hitchhiking that challenged his worldview. Our conversation spans from his childhood in NYC to an unexpected adventure in his early 20s and how both continue to shape him today. We talked about identity, American culture, his painting process, funding and sustaining a career in LA, becoming known for something, doubt, belief, and even death. It’s a humorous and earnest conversation that I really loved—let us know if you listen!

Show notes:

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