Eric Maierson

The Smashing Machine was actually not that bad. An enjoyable film.

"There are two kinds of music: the good kind and the other kind."
– John Batiste, (often attributed to Duke Ellington)

An interview with Corey Scher It's been a pleasure being part of News Photographer magazine for nearly seven years. For the foreseeable future, this will be my last column for the magazine. Thank you for reading and engaging with ...

My interview with Corey Scher: A geologist by training, Corey Scher incorporates data visualization, such as satellite imagery, to better understand the environmental consequences of armed conflicts using satellite data.

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An interview with Cath Spangler: For the past four years, I’ve devoted this column, "It's a Process," primarily to my creative process. I’ve written about jealousy, working with limitations, how to keep going and more. Now it’s time ...

An interview I did with my friend Cath Spangler for @nppa.org nppa.org/magazine/art...

Lesson I always end up relearning: say no to toxic people.

How much do I love early R.E.M.?
I love it a lot.

Anything by Willie Nelson

When you're blocked and not sure what to do next, clean the studio.

Harlan Ellison -- Pay the Writer YouTube video by Nicholas Horton

100% this.

Vote for the best of the internet I just voted in The Webby People's Voice Awards and checked my voter registration.

Game On, a doc I helped edit in the early stages, was nominated for a Webby!!! @bluechalkmedia.bsky.social

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The Gen X Career Meltdown Just when they should be at their peak, experienced workers in creative fields find that their skills are all but obsolete.

Boy this hits hard: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

If you’re in NYC next Saturday at 7PM, come check out the films by Paradise Factory members. Films by Bryan Wizemann (About Sunny, You Mean Everything to Me), Grant Varjas (Here There Are Blueberries), and yours truly.

Tickets available: www.eventbrite.com/e/short-film...

Deciding whether or not to add subtitles to an English speaker is always a political choice.

Fave 5 | Eric Maierson | Substack Five great links delivered each week. No spam. Click to read Fave 5, by Eric Maierson, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

Just a reminder that I have a newsletter where I send out 5 great links each week. No filler.

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Eric's Rule of Production: It will always require more time than expected.

Pacific Northwest

Reason 112 I love my wife, this morning's text from the park, while walking the dogs:

I deleted all of my Xcretions on Sunday.

block & report wha? Do tell.

This guy.

Don't Believe Him | The Ezra Klein Show YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show

Worth a listen:

When will Bsky release their Instagram killer so I can rid myself of META once and for all?

I’ve been feeling a need to change my relationship with social media and other digital distractions. Apparently, other people are too. Here are some links I’ve found that I need to read. ericmaiersonblog.blot.im/link-dump

I made a website that counts down the time until Jan 20, 2029. whenisthisshitover.us

what a snoot!

Willie Neal Johnson & the New Keynotes - Jesus Is On The Main Line YouTube video by malacomg

I just watched 17 minutes of the most majestic gospel performance I think I've ever seen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=53ML...

My 2024 reading list on Medium.

An interview with Annie Griffiths: " ... just get out there, just, you know, drink in the world ... Go someplace where you get out of your comfort zone ... and you don't know how to say, please pass t... For the past four years, I’ve devoted this column, "It's a Process," primarily to my own creative process. I’ve written about jealousy, working with limitations, how to keep going and more. Now it’s t...

An interview I conducted for @nppa.bsky.social with legendary photographer @anniegriffith.bsky.social