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A Conversation with Philtomato

In this episode, host Alex is joined by Filipino artist Philtomato for a deep, honest conversation about what it means to be an artist in a rapidly changing, tech-driven world. Celebrated for his vibrant, nostalgic mashups of beloved 90s and 2000s cartoon characters, Phil shares his artistic journey, creative philosophy, and the hard realities behind the art grind. Together, Alex and Phil reminisce about Samurai Jack and Johnny Bravo while tackling one of today’s biggest creative debates—the rise of AI art and why true creativity requires human intent and soul. Phil also opens up about…

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