Traditions and The Holiday Stick (Hotline 43) Noah Kalina 2024-12-29 | The final Hotline Show of 2024 starts off with my attempt to create the "world-famous 2024 holiday stick", followed by a call from everyone’s favorite person, Alternative Timeline Noah. Today’s episode features calls from familiar voices and new friends: Shitty Joe checks in from a tropical paradise, 18-year-old Maximo from Buenos Aires asks about coming of age, and Neil gets me talking about my complicated relationship with reading. Zach’s question about holiday food traditions leads to a story about declining a speaking engagement and my love for Christmas Day Chinese food, while Tim from Portland gets me to open up about my massive sticker collection and why you'll never see them on my car.TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Call from Alt Noah 2:43 - How the hotline show works 3:42 - Lighting the menorah (5th night of Hanukkah) 4:36 - Call from Shitty Joe' 5:14 - Maximo from Buenos Aires on turning 18 7:51 - Neil's book question 9:40 - The finger injury saga & urgent care visit 10:11 - Zack's holiday food traditions question 12:54 - Tim from Portland (stickers & resolutions) 18:49 - Year-end reflections & holiday wishesCall the Hotline!8452321732#photography #hotlineshow #holidays #yearend2024 #photographypodcast
The Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything (Hotline 42) Noah Kalina 2024-12-22 | Today we check out Joel Sternfeld's American Prospects exhibition at the Bruce Museum plus a call from Neil about the number 42, Jaybo calls about All Consuming, and Alex goes deep into photography theory and creativity.The Bruce: brucemuseum.org/whats-on/joel-sternfeld-american-prospectsThe number 42: https://shorturl.at/ozryoCall the Hotline or email me a voice memo:845.232.17320:00 Winter Wonderland Setup1:31 No More Roman Numerals2:07 Which Eye Do You Use?2:39 American Prospects Exhibition5:44 Call: The Answer is 427:46 Call: Missing All Consuming10:59 Call: The Death of Photography#Photography #ArtExhibition #LargeFormat #PhotoTheory
Strange Lights in the Sky (Hotline 41) Noah Kalina 2024-12-15 | On this foggy December morning, we explore everything from mysterious drone sightings to the future of digital art displays. We kick things off by sharing Wesley Verhoeve's beautiful new photography book "NOTICE Journal, Volume One" before diving into those peculiar drone appearances across the Northeast. We tackle questions about building meaningful online connections in our remote-work world, share some surprisingly nostalgic SpotifyWrapped results, and get real about the Samsung Frame TV experience.Whether you're a photographer, tech enthusiast, or just enjoy good conversation, there's something here for everyone!Thank you, Neil, Dianne, Josh, Brad, and Pete for the calls. Fun links:Notice Journal, Volume One - wesley.co/shop/p/new-bookProcess by Wesley Verhoeve - wesley.substack.comIONNYK Digita Artl Frame - ionnyk.comTimestamps:0:00 - Intro & Weather Talk1:56 - Hotline Speed Dial Message5:25 - Mysterious Drones Discussion9:41 - Building Online Communities13:23 - Spotify Wrapped 202415:23 - Digital Art Displays & Frame TVs22:00 - Wrap-up#HotlineShow #Photography #TechTalk #Community #DigitalArt
Life Is A Life Sentence (Hotline 40) Noah Kalina 2024-12-08 | The 40th Hotline Show kicks off with my mom calling about YouTube ads before diving into the origins of my "everyday" photo project. Get the story about how these daily self-portraits started, including my inspiration from the movie "Smoke." Responding to calls from Mike and Arthur about artistic influence, we explore similar projects by Tehching Hsieh (who punched a time clock every hour for a year) and Roman Opalka (who painted numbers until his death). Twenty-four years into this project, I reflect on what it means when art inspires others and why turning ideas into reality is the real challenge.Want to join the conversation? Call the Hotline! 845-232-1732or email me a voice memo. 00:17 Mom's call about ads06:21 How Everyday began12:08 The "Smoke" movie inspiration17:03 Art of Roman Opalka19:42 Tehching Hsieh's time clock piece23:15 Thoughts on inspiring others27:35 Closing remarksVideos Referenced: Me by Ahree Lee - youtube.com/watch?v=55YYaJIrmzoJK takes a photo ever day for 25 years - youtube.com/watch?v=pzyQE0WWphk&t=1sListing Numbers is Art, Roman Opalka - youtube.com/shorts/5lvEjoxMs20The Longest Way - youtu.be/5ky6vgQfU24?si=mYIN8HOQZAqsfuHsTehching Hsieh: One Year Performance 1980-1981 - youtu.be/tvebnkjwTeU?si=GfhszGtNQQFzCtLWArtur Everyday - youtu.be/cs_FCqHaQPc?si=FrEBXe86eo9ZbAOeSmoke - amzn.to/4f6m05V#HotlineShow #EverydayProject #Photography #Art #Documentary #CreativeProcess
A Life-Altering Turkey Sandwich, Success and the Art of Aging (Hotline 39) Noah Kalina 2024-12-01 | A forgotten turkey sandwich with questionable mayo changed someone's entire life trajectory - or did it? This week's voicemails take an unexpected turn as a simple story about bad condiments evolves into a raw conversation about creative success and what happens after your peak. A writer calls in about the haunting pressure of past achievements, leading us to confront the harsh reality of aging in a youth-obsessed creative world. Meanwhile, my jade plant blooms, David Chang makes me question my relationship with spicy food, and I contemplate an insurance claim over a fallen tree. Don't forget to call the Hotline:845.232.17320:00 - Show Intro & Updates2:03 - Rare Jade Plant Bloom5:25 - The Turkey Sandwich Story10:01 - On Having Your Best Idea at 1911:10 - Susannah's Call: Late-Stage Creativity19:47 - Final Thoughts22:52 - Bonus: The Fallen Tree Saga#photography #art #creativity #podcast #QandA #artcareer
16 Inches of Snow & The Dark Truth About Photography (Hotline 38) Noah Kalina 2024-11-24 | A chaotic morning with 16 inches of unexpected snow, no power, and running on generators - but the show must go on! After accidentally recording an entire episode with no audio (classic), we dive into some big questions about photography. Is Joel Sternfeld's American Prospects the greatest photo book ever made? Why is 99.9999% of photography garbage? Plus, an exciting look at Brian Schutmaat’s stunning new black book "Sons of the Living" and my controversial photography-related conspiracy theory. Calls this week tackle everything from homemade mayo to the eternal struggle of balancing art with making a living.Sons of the Living by Bryan Schutmaat: trespasser.co/shop/sons-of-the-livingTimestamps: 0:00 Snow chaos 3:03 Photography books 5:15 Peter from Germany (mayo & Kanye?) 8:16 Max from Brooklyn: Art vs Making Money 13:33 Closing thoughtsNew episodes every Sunday.Don't forget to call in: 845.232.1732 #photobooks #artlife #creativityandmoney
A Bear Broke Into My Chicken Run! + Camera Gear Talk & Post-Election Vibes (Hotline 37) Noah Kalina 2024-11-17 | A bear visited my chicken run (don't worry, all chickens are safe!) and I caught it on camera. Plus, answering your calls about photo gear, including discussing my favorite Phase One lenses and testing out a probe macro lens (skip to 11:00 if you're not into gear talk).Calls this week:Brad from Portland asks about my go-to lenses and special gear.Stuart from Melbourne talks AI and reminds me of our 2007 Switzerland show.Brian in Minneapolis checks the post-election vibes.Lisa explores the value of being critical in art and life.Call the Hotline:845.232.1732#photography #cameragear #phaseone #wildlife #artdiscussion
Its the second thought that counts (Hotline 36) Noah Kalina 2024-11-10 | Today, we talk politics. We get a call from a former US Senate candidate who tells us about the "False Consensus Effect." We hear from Tim in Portland. My dad calls in and helps us relax. We discuss The Satire Paradox and consider if comedy is the enemy of social progress. Then, I talk a little bit about local politics and the issues of a small town. I hope you enjoy this one. It's only going to get worse. Revisionist History - The Satire Paradox https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history/the-satire-paradoxCall the Hotline: 845.232.1732You can call about anything. We usually talk about photography, art, going outside, and politics, but you can talk about whatever is on your mind.
Future Noah tells us the results of the 2024 election (Hotline XXXV) Noah Kalina 2024-11-03 | Today we find out who will win the election, alumni association dinners and comedy. I trim some trees and then we get a call from an old friend. If you haven't done it yet, go out and VOTE. Call the Hotline: 845.232.1732(I recorded this video on November 1, 2024)
Stop saying youre a creator. (Hotline XXXIV) Noah Kalina 2024-10-27 | Today we talk about the weather, land art, city vs country, the best way to view photography, and the best movie ever made. Plus other random things I can't think of right now. So much content. So little time. Call the Hotline:845-232-1732
Photography is a blue collar job (Hotline XXXIII) Noah Kalina 2024-10-20 | Today we talk about leaf blowers, what to do to prevent getting injured, what kind of animals there are around here, Shitty Joe and what we like to eat in the winter. What a mess!Call the Hotline:845.232.1732
Is all art inherently political? (Hotline XXXII) Noah Kalina 2024-10-13 | Today we talk about what cameras we bring when traveling, if art is inherently political, what happened in the garden this year, and what it's like to have aphantasia. Sit back, relax and hit that like and subscribe button. Call the Hotline:845.232.1732If I take your call I'll send you something in the mail.
Its like a Bob Ross painting Noah Kalina 2024-10-10 | Today I take a call from Pete who asks about adjusting the landscape for making photographic compositions. I am using an EGO pole saw which is my favorite tool. I am only mentioning it out of hopes that a tool company sponsors me. This is all just a cynical play to become a landscape design influencer. I really want an electric golf cart with a utility bed. Does a quality version of something like that even exist? And if it does, can I justify the expense? Probably not.Call the Hotline: 845-232-1732 If you make the show I send you a gift in the mail. Thank you for watching. I really appreciate it. Do the stuff. Like and subscribe.
Photographers are like bowlers (Hotline XXXI) Noah Kalina 2024-10-06 | Today we compare professional photographers to professional bowlers and answer a question about drones and what direction a studio should face. The answer is south.Call the Hotline:845.232.1732
The Original Text Message (Hotline XXX) Noah Kalina 2024-09-29 | On today's show we take calls from Max, Rob, Jay, Brian, and Daniel. We talk about things like my voice, making a retrospective book and why that doesn't really work, the percentage split that galleries take, my thoughts on cannabis, alcohol, and video games, where to go for a nice winter vacation and we introduce AI Noah who is here to take my job and yours, probably. This show is absolutely loaded with content. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this 4K experience. Call the Hotline: 845.232.1732
A man looking around taking photographs, talking to himself, slowly losing his mind. Relaxing. 4K. Noah Kalina 2024-09-26 | Today a man (44) walks around the woods thinking about things like time, place, the never-ending rooster call, the first time he took that photo, invasive species of plants and lights. The moon was partially eclipsed. It just was, it doesn't mean anything. Music: Exploration by Kyle Preston
You wont learn anything but I did Noah Kalina 2024-09-24 | Today I prune the lilac, use the Ryobi electric zero turn to clean up and then I look around and think about things. Sit back, relax and call the hotline: 845.232.1732
On Solar Power and Models with Cats (Hotline XXIX) Noah Kalina 2024-09-22 | Today I try to become a Car Wash review YouTube channel and then we talk about photographing cats and models and then I go on about my experience with solar panels and what my experience is like having them. Call the Hotline: 845.232.1732
Are we the aliens? (Praying Mantis) Noah Kalina 2024-09-17 | Today a friend comes to visit. Or did we visit him? Music: Spirit Bear by Oran Loyfer
Picture Making Season (Hotline XXVIII) Noah Kalina 2024-09-15 | Today we talk about the most misunderstood thing about photography, picture-making seasons, and the negative things that happened as a result of my 'everyday' video. Come hang out. Like and subscribe. Do something. Anything!Call the hotline845.232.1732
Pruning Cosmos and talking about the idea of an infinite sellout. Relaxing. 4K Noah Kalina 2024-09-13 | Today we prune the giant cosmo plant on my deck and just ramble on about commercials and selling out. It was probably relaxing up until I got worked up about the idea that no matter how successful an artist gets they will always need to try and make more money. When is enough enough?
Digital Hoarding (Hotline XXVII) Noah Kalina 2024-09-08 | Today we take a walk outside and talk about digital hoarding and then we take a call from Peter from Germany. Call the Hotline845.232.1732
The Long Portrait a Super Bowl Commercial and accepting feedback. (Hotline XXVI) Noah Kalina 2024-09-01 | Today we take a call from Tim about the long portrait Clayton Cubitt made of me in 2009 and I tell the story about how that led to me ending up in a Super Bowl Commercial. We take a call from James and talk about how suggestions influence us and then we go outside to talk about the potential of talking about politics. Top ten show ever. Maybe!Clayton Cubitt's Long Portrait: vimeo.com/3109906Man's Last Stand Superbowl Commercial: youtube.com/watch?v=UGZa5xGwgkoCall the Hotline845.232.1732or email a voice memo.
Can you love and eat animals? Noah Kalina 2024-08-29 | In today's show, we answer a question about eating animals and then I talk about the wall and my favorite weather station. Ambient Weather Station WS-2902: amzn.to/4dDl3lNQuestion? Comment? 845.232.1732
Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Ira Kalina Noah Kalina 2024-08-27 | Today my dad stops by and does a quick mindful meditation session.
Selling Out and Ticks/Lyme Disease (Hotline XXV) Noah Kalina 2024-08-25 | Today we take a walk and talk about using trending audio, selling out and my thoughts on ticks and lyme disease. Call the Hotline: 845.232.1732
It was okay (Hotline XXIV) Noah Kalina 2024-08-18 | Today my mom vistis one of my shows, Shitty Joe calls with a question for Alternative Timeline Noah, Worthington's Law, we try to learn about the history of photography and contemplate doing an assignment. Plus so much more. Peter from Germany does not call!Call the Hotline: 845.232.1732
Youll never get it if you dont slow down (Hotline XXIII) Noah Kalina 2024-08-11 | Today we take a call from my dad and we talk about repetition in photography aka diachronic photography. Call the Hotline: 845.232.1732 or email a voice memo. Music: Solar Flare by Adi Goldstein
Not on Vacation Noah Kalina 2024-08-04 | This is like a Hotline Show but not really. Call the Hotline: 845.232.1732#bigisland
The Hotline Show XXII Noah Kalina 2024-07-28 | In today's show, Shitty Noah takes a call, we talk about photographic influences, how photos get better over time, and my old project Internet Sex. Plus some other things. Maybe! Call the Hotline:845-232-1732Subscribe to my newsletter:noahkalina.substack.comSong - Solar Flare by Adi Goldstein
The Hotline Show XXI Noah Kalina 2024-07-21 | Today we talk about car window poetry, Paul's new YouTube channel, an assignment for photographers, my thoughts on Adobe, my favorite color plus so much more. It's the Hotline Show. You know, do the stuff. Like, subscribe, take a walk, find a hobby, get a job, do something else, please. Help!Subscribe to Paul's YouTube Channel:youtube.com/@paul-omaraCall the Hotline: 845-232-1732
Walk and Talk - July 16, 2024 Noah Kalina 2024-07-16 | Today we start at the rock, photograph the Ring, and Diagonal 3. We then we walk along the wall and come across The Circle. After that, we walk to the chicken run and let the chickens out. Then we walk to Lumberland to make a photograph. Plus more. Maybe!
The Hotline Show XX Noah Kalina 2024-07-14 | Today we talk about what we listen to while retouching, how we make photos look good, apple boxes, chickens, eggs, roosters, reflections and Peter from Germany calls again. Maybe some other stuff too. Call the Hotline:845.232.1732Subscribe to my Newsletter:noahkalina.substack.com
Front Yard Noah Kalina 2024-07-09 | Today we look back at the corner of S. 1 and Kent Ave in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
The Hotline Show XIX Noah Kalina 2024-07-07 | Today we talk about birthdays, chickens, dancing, balancing business vs personal work, Bladerunner and the biggest surprises when moving out of the city. Call the Hotline 8452321732Subscribe to my newsletter:noahkalina.substack.com
The Hotline Show XVIII Noah Kalina 2024-06-30 | Today we talk about the theme song, what could have been, building out my studio and I give some YouTube recommendations. This one is long but that's okay, right?Call the Hotline:845-232-1732Subscribe to my Newsletter:noahkalina.substack.com
The Hotline Show XVII Noah Kalina 2024-06-23 | On today's show, we talk about squirrels, is the first shot the best shot, royalties from that book project I worked on, the song called Noah Kalina, is photography good and do I plan any of the sketches in advance. There is absolutely no way you'll make it to the end. Call the Hotline:845.232.1732Subscribe to the Newsletter:noahkalina.substack.comCheck out the shop:shop.noahkalina.com
The Hotline Show XVI Noah Kalina 2024-06-16 | Today we talk about chickens, Kalina Magazine, a new Zine, what my archiving situation is like, batteries, landscaping tools and the meaning of life. Call the Hotline 845.232.1732Subscribe to my newsletter:noahkalina.substack.com
Chuck’s Majestic Moss Trails in the Woods Noah Kalina 2024-06-10 | Come along as our friend Chuck gives us a tour of his world-famous moss trails. Filmed May 26, 2016, in Sullivan County, NY using a DJI Osmo.
The Hotline Show XV Noah Kalina 2024-06-09 | Today we talk about black and white vs color, aspect ratio, horizontal vs vertical, work for hire vs rights managed, what's in the garden, chickens, and the creative process. I think!Call the Hotline: 845.232.1732Subscribe to the newsletter:noahkalina.substack.com
Digitizing Tapes from the 90s and 00s. Analog vs Firewire. Which is better? Noah Kalina 2024-06-07 | Today I digitize my tapes from the 90s and 00s. I cover using firewire to digitize my analog 8mm tapes but then I re-transfer my MiniDV tapes to find out if the Firewire transfer is better than the analog transfer. It's a lot. It's exhausting. Tune in to find out what looks better. Does it matter? Does anything matter? If you are looking to use Firewire to transfer your 8mm or Mini DV tapes this is what you need if you use an Apple computer:* Firewire 400 4 Pin to 6pin cable, IEEE-1394a* Pearstone 6-pin FireWire-400 to 9-pin FireWire-800 Adapter* FireWire 800 to Apple Thunderbolt 2 Adaptor (A1463)* Apple Thunderbolt 2 to Thunderbolt 3 USB-C (MMEL2AM/A)If you want to save yourself the hassle use the Clear Click Digital to Video Converter. amzn.to/3RdWClFSubscribe to my newsletter for more random stories:noahkalina.substack.comCall the Hotline and tell me how wrong I am and how I did everything wrong:845.232.1732
The Vest Noah Kalina 2024-06-05 | Does this vest look ok? Call the Hotline: 845.232.1732Subscribe to my newsletter:noahkalina.substack.com
The HotlineShow XIV Noah Kalina 2024-06-02 | Today we talk about what to do if you are visiting Massachusettes, my hair, what I do with my notes, legacy and why I live where I live. Also, a bunch other stuff. I think. Call The Hotline:845.232.1732 or email me a voice memo. Subscribe to my newsletter. It's free!noahkalina.substack.com/subscribe
Big Day Noah Kalina 2024-05-13 | Today we go birding and wonder if we'll ever go back. Limited edition Lumberland print available here: shop.noahkalina.com/product/lumberland20240511 - SOLD OUTSubscribe to my newsletter:noahkalina.substack.com/subscribeCall the Hotline:845.232.1732or email me a voice or video message.
What Makes A Good Photograph? Noah Kalina 2024-05-10 | Today I try to answer an impossible question but the phone keeps ringing. Call the Hotline:845.232.1732Subscribe to my newsletter:noahkalina.substack.com
Morning Thoughts, Picture Making, Birds Singing and a Rooster Crowing. Noah Kalina 2024-05-07 | Today we spend the morning making some pictures of the land and the trees while a rooster crows and the birds chirp.Don't forget to call the hotline:845.232.1732orEmail a video message.
How to Prune an Eastern Redbud Noah Kalina 2024-05-03 | Today, I show you how I prune my Eastern Redbud Tree. Is pruning the right word? Maybe. I don't know. Am I doing it wrong? Probably. I think the Eastern Redbud is one of my top 20 trees. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this. Call the Hotline:845.232.1732#CercisCanadensis #EasternRedbud #treeFog video made on May 7, 2015.Pruning video made on May 2, 2024.
