The Playing Possum Podcast
The Playing Possum Podcast
Podcast Description
Playing Possum Collective is the brain-child of three queer-identified visual artists, Kacey Montgomery, a photographer and multimedia artist, Katherine Edmonds, a woodworker, designer, and educator, and Jamey Hudnall, a painter. The collective’s name comes from the phrase “playing possum,” which echoes our mission statement: Helping creatives be creative when you feel like playing dead. Specifically, the phrase means to pretend to be asleep or deceased when threatened, and at times, as creatives, we desire to hide our work and ourselves, to not be seen by the world out of fear and anxiety. This reflex to creative output creates roadblocks that inhibit production, connection, success, and general well-being. The three of us have bonded over this universal struggle and desire to develop a space of support and conversation to discuss these struggles openly with other creatives. As visual artists, we know how important it is to tell your story and share your work, and we believe that in supporting others, this project will also help us avoid playing dead and continue working to share our own stories.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into topics such as procrastination, community engagement, and the emotional struggle of sharing art. Recent episodes include discussions on the challenges of the creative process, featuring takeaways on the importance of genuine connections over social media interaction. Examples of specific episodes focus on themes like handling creative blocks, the pressures of visibility, and collaborative projects between artists.
Playing Possum Collective is the brain-child of three queer-identified visual artists, Kacey Montgomery, a photographer and multimedia artist, Katherine Edmonds, a woodworker, designer, and educator, and Jamey Hudnall, a painter. The collective’s name comes from the phrase “playing possum,” which echoes our mission statement: Helping creatives be creative when you feel like playing dead. Specifically, the phrase means to pretend to be asleep or deceased when threatened, and at times, as creatives, we desire to hide our work and ourselves, to not be seen by the world out of fear and anxiety. This reflex to creative output creates roadblocks that inhibit production, connection, success, and general well-being. The three of us have bonded over this universal struggle and desire to develop a space of support and conversation to discuss these struggles openly with other creatives. As visual artists, we know how important it is to tell your story and share your work, and we believe that in supporting others, this project will also help us avoid playing dead and continue working to share our own stories.
11-5-25
Mini-sode 9: The Troll Earring Incident: A Spooky Sacrifice with Jamey and Kat
Keywords
solitude, relationships, Halloween, nostalgia, ghost stories, haunted house, childhood memories, creativity
Summary
In this episode of Playing Possums, Kat and Jamey explore themes of solitude, relationships, and nostalgia, they share a spooky Halloween story from their childhood. They each share their version of a story about a haunted house project they created together. The big reveal is the significance of a troll earring sacrifice. The story leads to reflections on the creativity involved in Halloween and making spooky haunted houses and coming up with costumes.
Takeaways
Jamey shares his newfound appreciation for solitude post-COVID.
Both hosts reflect on their changing perspectives on relationships and socializing.
They reminisce about their childhood Halloween experiences and the creativity involved in costumes.
Jamey and Kat tell the story about the haunted house they created together in elementary school.
They reveal the significance of a troll earring sacrifice in their haunted house story.
Jamey shares his best Halloween costume from college.
Kat expresses her love for Halloween and the creativity it inspires.
They reflect on the importance of friendship and shared memories.
The episode concludes with planning for future Halloweens.
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