The Talking Pictures Podcast https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com Photojournalism on the radio...sort of Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:48:11 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2018 . All rights reserved. Arts:Visual Arts 1440 episodic Photojournalism on the radio...sort of. The photography centric podcast is hosted by veteran photojournalist Todd Mizener with help from fellow photogs Todd Welvaert and Meg McLaughlin. Our goal is to both entertain and inform with our personal experiences or via interviews with a wide variety of guests. Mizener is the former Director of Photography for the Dispatch/Argus, a mid-sized daily newspaper, located in western Illinois along the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Ill. He is currently the Marketing & Communications Director for the D/A and Quad-City Times. We all get asked questions about our jobs and the podcast lets us answer some of those questions. It also affords us the opportunity to connect with readers, aspiring photographers, and learn a thing or two from our guests. The podcast is also an extension of our historically strong intern teaching program. Please email your questions and/or topic suggestions to talkingpicspodcast@gmail.com and don’t forget to tune each week for a new episode. Todd Mizener Todd Mizener No false https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1964383/LogoReduxSQUAREsmall.jpg The Talking Pictures Podcast https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com 144 144 The Lost Episode with Andy Abeyta The Lost Episode with Andy Abeyta https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-lost-episode-with-andy-abeyta/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-lost-episode-with-andy-abeyta/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2020 23:48:11 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/9dd3d59a-e055-5125-ac34-7bef8eda5988 Visual journalist Andy Abeyta sat down with me way back in September 2019 just before leaving the Quad-Cities to start a new job a the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Yes, I know it's been 9-months since we've posted an episode. Well here is the lost episode with Andy, hopefully there are more to come in the near future. Fingers crossed :)

]]> Visual journalist Andy Abeyta sat down with me way back in September 2019 just before leaving the Quad-Cities to start a new job a the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Yes, I know it's been 9-months since we've posted an episode. Well here is the lost episode with Andy, hopefully there are more to come in the near future. Fingers crossed :)

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2995 112 full Tim Hynds - Beer columnist and photojournalist Tim Hynds - Beer columnist and photojournalist https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/tim-hynds-beer-columnist-and-photojournalist/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/tim-hynds-beer-columnist-and-photojournalist/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2019 15:58:19 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/tim-hynds-beer-columnist-and-photojournalist-b691a7c6d32a4378b81b33739b7a346b Our guest is Tim Hynds, the visuals editor of the Sioux City Journal, in Sioux City, Iowa. Tim is also a the newspaper's beer columnist. His column started in 2017 and has chronicled the rise of the craft beer industry in both Iowa and around the country. If you like beer and photojournalism, especially beer, then this is the perfect episode for you.

]]> Our guest is Tim Hynds, the visuals editor of the Sioux City Journal, in Sioux City, Iowa. Tim is also a the newspaper's beer columnist. His column started in 2017 and has chronicled the rise of the craft beer industry in both Iowa and around the country. If you like beer and photojournalism, especially beer, then this is the perfect episode for you.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 4488 111 full Dave Marran, election night pizza and surviving journalism Dave Marran, election night pizza and surviving journalism https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/dave-marran-election-night-pizza-and-surviving-journalism/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/dave-marran-election-night-pizza-and-surviving-journalism/#comments Sun, 14 Jul 2019 09:46:36 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/dave-marran-election-night-pizza-and-surviving-journalism-865756e728a8dc55d1fab3da38abfe2c Dave Marran, the retired sports editor of the Kenosha News and my old high school friend, talk about his successful and happy life after journalism. We also talk about the importance of adapting to the changing face of journalism. Usually, we stick to our guests being photographers, or the topic being photo-centric, but Dave's story is important for anyone working in journalism in 2019. We hope this is the first of the success stories we feature on the podcast. The landscape of the industry is ever-changing and having an open and honest discussion of finding happiness after the newsroom is important.  If you have a suggestion for a topic please email the show.

]]> Dave Marran, the retired sports editor of the Kenosha News and my old high school friend, talk about his successful and happy life after journalism. We also talk about the importance of adapting to the changing face of journalism. Usually, we stick to our guests being photographers, or the topic being photo-centric, but Dave's story is important for anyone working in journalism in 2019. We hope this is the first of the success stories we feature on the podcast. The landscape of the industry is ever-changing and having an open and honest discussion of finding happiness after the newsroom is important.  If you have a suggestion for a topic please email the show.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 4232 1 110 full Photojournalism legend Phil Greer Photojournalism legend Phil Greer https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/photojournalism-legend-phil-greer/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/photojournalism-legend-phil-greer/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2019 23:58:44 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/photojournalism-legend-phil-greer-9d8469a6790fc7fff520461cc06aae93 This week's episode is a master's class with photojournalism legend Phil Greer. He is currently the Photojournalist in Residence and Senior Lecturer for Southern Illinois University's School of Journalism. Phil tells great story after great story while preaching the gospel of photojournalism. From his assignments in Central America; to his friendly competition with Sun-Times legend John White; to the Iran/Iraq war; and his emotional meeting with Emmett Till's mother - every story teaches a valuable lesson. During his illustrious career Greer worked for the Champaign/Urbana News Gazette (Ill.), Dayton (Ohio) Daily News, The Courier (Champaign/Urbana, Ill.) and the Chicago Tribune. During his 24 years at the Tribune he served as a staff photographer, Chief Photographer, Director of Photography and Senior Photographer. "He was nominated several times for the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism, and was a member of the Tribune team that won the prize for ‘Gateway to Gridlock’ in 2001." - SIU bio.

]]> This week's episode is a master's class with photojournalism legend Phil Greer. He is currently the Photojournalist in Residence and Senior Lecturer for Southern Illinois University's School of Journalism. Phil tells great story after great story while preaching the gospel of photojournalism. From his assignments in Central America; to his friendly competition with Sun-Times legend John White; to the Iran/Iraq war; and his emotional meeting with Emmett Till's mother - every story teaches a valuable lesson. During his illustrious career Greer worked for the Champaign/Urbana News Gazette (Ill.), Dayton (Ohio) Daily News, The Courier (Champaign/Urbana, Ill.) and the Chicago Tribune. During his 24 years at the Tribune he served as a staff photographer, Chief Photographer, Director of Photography and Senior Photographer. "He was nominated several times for the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism, and was a member of the Tribune team that won the prize for ‘Gateway to Gridlock’ in 2001." - SIU bio.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 4790 109 full Change is Good Change is Good https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/change-is-good-1555858268/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/change-is-good-1555858268/#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2019 09:51:08 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/change-is-good-1555858268-5911895b1b93608c144f2aee4b15d138 We're back and things get personal in this edition of the podcast. Todd M fired up the basement studio to thank listeners for sticking with the podcast, despite the long hiatus, and share his emotional story of change.

]]> We're back and things get personal in this edition of the podcast. Todd M fired up the basement studio to thank listeners for sticking with the podcast, despite the long hiatus, and share his emotional story of change.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 1339 108 full A first time for everything A first time for everything https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/a-first-time-for-everything/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/a-first-time-for-everything/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2018 01:09:17 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/a-first-time-for-everything-74b08e9ff00d011e0dbd748f8604f892 The team has recently experienced some milestone firsts but none bigger than Jess enduring her first mid-western snowstorm. She hails from Alabama and needless to say she is currently experiencing a little bit of climate-shock. Photographically speaking we talk about Meg and Jess successfully completing their first photo stories for the newspaper. Other highlights of this episode include Jess' first Pacesetter location portrait shoot and team surfing the blue wave on election night.

]]> The team has recently experienced some milestone firsts but none bigger than Jess enduring her first mid-western snowstorm. She hails from Alabama and needless to say she is currently experiencing a little bit of climate-shock. Photographically speaking we talk about Meg and Jess successfully completing their first photo stories for the newspaper. Other highlights of this episode include Jess' first Pacesetter location portrait shoot and team surfing the blue wave on election night.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3014 107 full The Pain of Suicide The Pain of Suicide https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-pain-of-suicide/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-pain-of-suicide/#comments Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:46:49 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/the-pain-of-suicide-fceca02941d26f742a8d8171e91dce38 Jess and Todd sit down with veteran reporter Jonathan Turner to talk about his recent series of articles on the suicide epidemic. The series featured Todd's collection of black and white portraits titled: "Left Behind - The Pain of Suicide still haunts these loved ones."

]]> Jess and Todd sit down with veteran reporter Jonathan Turner to talk about his recent series of articles on the suicide epidemic. The series featured Todd's collection of black and white portraits titled: "Left Behind - The Pain of Suicide still haunts these loved ones."

]]> Todd Mizener false No 1794 106 full Photojournalist Brian Powers Photojournalist Brian Powers https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/photojournalist-brian-powers/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/photojournalist-brian-powers/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:10:45 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/photojournalist-brian-powers-a94af2f05d372f8308283a530583cd1b In this week's episode Brian Powers, of the Des Moines Register, talks to us from his mobile newsroom outside the Iowa State Fair. Brian, a graduate of Western Kentucky University, talks to Todd and Jessica about some of his recent projects which includes a powerful series of video interviews dealing with abortion, a muslim TV reporter and an immigration ceremony. A fantastic photojournalist and storyteller Brian also shares his insights on how photographers should deal with criticism via social media. We also talk about pizza, baby pictures and RAGBRI.

]]> In this week's episode Brian Powers, of the Des Moines Register, talks to us from his mobile newsroom outside the Iowa State Fair. Brian, a graduate of Western Kentucky University, talks to Todd and Jessica about some of his recent projects which includes a powerful series of video interviews dealing with abortion, a muslim TV reporter and an immigration ceremony. A fantastic photojournalist and storyteller Brian also shares his insights on how photographers should deal with criticism via social media. We also talk about pizza, baby pictures and RAGBRI.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3338 105 full Introducing Jessica Gallagher Introducing Jessica Gallagher https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/jessica-gallagher/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/jessica-gallagher/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2018 15:18:33 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/jessica-gallagher-b05edd2f7e94ce6cdd97e55710279d79 This week's podcast introduces the newest member of our team - Jessicia Gallagher. The 23-year-old old ginger haired photojournalist comes to us from Georgia, by way of Alabama and seven other states. She brings a fresh new perspective to the podcast and we think "y'all" will really like hearing what she has to say and the images she makes.

]]> This week's podcast introduces the newest member of our team - Jessicia Gallagher. The 23-year-old old ginger haired photojournalist comes to us from Georgia, by way of Alabama and seven other states. She brings a fresh new perspective to the podcast and we think "y'all" will really like hearing what she has to say and the images she makes.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 1779 104 full Photography and Beer Photography and Beer https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/photography-and-beer/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/photography-and-beer/#comments Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:42:52 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/photography-and-beer-3b350aba23cc09ee343a15e548f7f983 We are back!!!! Todd and Todd get out of the normal studio and tape a late night podcast this week. Some of the topics include - beer, Belgian lawn games, how to avoid setting a high school athlete on fire, flop sweat, white backgrounds are all not created equal, B&W photography in photojournalism, nutmeg, cutlines and beer.

]]> We are back!!!! Todd and Todd get out of the normal studio and tape a late night podcast this week. Some of the topics include - beer, Belgian lawn games, how to avoid setting a high school athlete on fire, flop sweat, white backgrounds are all not created equal, B&W photography in photojournalism, nutmeg, cutlines and beer.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3581 103 full Gone with a tip of his cap Gone with a tip of his cap https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/gone-with-a-tip-of-his-cap/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/gone-with-a-tip-of-his-cap/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2018 23:16:51 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/gone-with-a-tip-of-his-cap-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 We are back after our three month hiatus. Thank you for sticking with the Talking Pictures Podcast we really appreciate it. If you are a regular listener you already know we moved to new offices in late Decemeber 2017. The combination of getting situated in our new digs and a busy high school sports season conspired to keep us from taping any new episodes. We returned to the studio this week just in time to say goodbye to one of our own. Tune in and find out which member of the Talking Pictures Podcast is walking into the sunset wearing a cowboy hat and Nikes.

]]> We are back after our three month hiatus. Thank you for sticking with the Talking Pictures Podcast we really appreciate it. If you are a regular listener you already know we moved to new offices in late Decemeber 2017. The combination of getting situated in our new digs and a busy high school sports season conspired to keep us from taping any new episodes. We returned to the studio this week just in time to say goodbye to one of our own. Tune in and find out which member of the Talking Pictures Podcast is walking into the sunset wearing a cowboy hat and Nikes.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2611 102 full Max-imum portraits Max-imum portraits https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/max-imum-portraits/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/max-imum-portraits/#comments Sat, 13 Jan 2018 08:52:34 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/max-imum-portraits-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 We apologize for the delay in posting a new episode. We have been busy moving to our new offices but before we moved out we recorded one last episode in our old photo studio before moving to our new offices. Max Gersh, of The Villages Daily Sun photographer, calls into the show to talk about his fantastic sports portrait project. The elaborately staged portraits were shot for the Villages Daily Sun’s high school basketball kick-off issue.

]]> We apologize for the delay in posting a new episode. We have been busy moving to our new offices but before we moved out we recorded one last episode in our old photo studio before moving to our new offices. Max Gersh, of The Villages Daily Sun photographer, calls into the show to talk about his fantastic sports portrait project. The elaborately staged portraits were shot for the Villages Daily Sun’s high school basketball kick-off issue.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2868 101 full Thanks for the 1720 memories Thanks for the 1720 memories https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/thanks-for-the-1720-memories/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/thanks-for-the-1720-memories/#comments Sat, 09 Dec 2017 23:30:40 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/thanks-for-the-1720-memories-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 The real estate listing for our soon to be former home at 1720 5th Avenue in Moline reads as follows; "Current Daily Dispatch Property. Now available for purchase. Over 53,000 SF of office and warehouse space……Will be vacated within the next 120 days.’ Well those 120 days are just about up, so we decided to gather six current and former Dispatch/Argus photographers to take a hilarious and heartfelt trip down memory lane about life at 1720. 

As for our new home, the Jefferson’s theme said it best - “Well we're movin' on up to the east side.”  We will be moving into a beautiful new building just down the road in East Moline. But before we go forward, we take a look back. We hope you in enjoy the show. Our panel includes Todd Welvaert, John Greenwood, Gary Krambeck, Paul Colletti, Todd Mizener and on the phone from Kansas City, Dan Videtich.

]]> The real estate listing for our soon to be former home at 1720 5th Avenue in Moline reads as follows; "Current Daily Dispatch Property. Now available for purchase. Over 53,000 SF of office and warehouse space……Will be vacated within the next 120 days.’ Well those 120 days are just about up, so we decided to gather six current and former Dispatch/Argus photographers to take a hilarious and heartfelt trip down memory lane about life at 1720. 

As for our new home, the Jefferson’s theme said it best - “Well we're movin' on up to the east side.”  We will be moving into a beautiful new building just down the road in East Moline. But before we go forward, we take a look back. We hope you in enjoy the show. Our panel includes Todd Welvaert, John Greenwood, Gary Krambeck, Paul Colletti, Todd Mizener and on the phone from Kansas City, Dan Videtich.

]]> Todd Mizener true No 3808 100 full He broke the internet and survived He broke the internet and survived https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/he-broke-the-internet-and-survived/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/he-broke-the-internet-and-survived/#comments Fri, 17 Nov 2017 19:27:47 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/he-broke-the-internet-and-survived-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Our guest this week is Kyle Grantham, the National Press Photographers Association clip contest chairman. In addition to giving us an inside look at the monthly clip contest, Kyle weaves some great stories from his days as a photojournalist in Delaware, Indiana and Wyoming.  Tune into the podcast and find out what body part freezes first when it is -27 degrees in Casper, Wyoming and much, much more.

]]> Our guest this week is Kyle Grantham, the National Press Photographers Association clip contest chairman. In addition to giving us an inside look at the monthly clip contest, Kyle weaves some great stories from his days as a photojournalist in Delaware, Indiana and Wyoming.  Tune into the podcast and find out what body part freezes first when it is -27 degrees in Casper, Wyoming and much, much more.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3957 99 full Betty Sample - My Old Friend Betty Sample - My Old Friend https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/betty-sample-my-old-friend/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/betty-sample-my-old-friend/#comments Thu, 12 Oct 2017 14:08:24 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/betty-sample-my-old-friend-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 During the course of your career you come across those unique characters on assignment that just stick with you. 100-year-old Betty Sample is one of those people for me (Todd M). This week’s podcast is about Betty and the portrait I shot for her 100th birthday. The portrait will be posted on the Talking Pictures Podcast blog.

]]> During the course of your career you come across those unique characters on assignment that just stick with you. 100-year-old Betty Sample is one of those people for me (Todd M). This week’s podcast is about Betty and the portrait I shot for her 100th birthday. The portrait will be posted on the Talking Pictures Podcast blog.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 507 98 full Tintype: Better photography through chemistry Tintype: Better photography through chemistry https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/tintype-better-photography-through-chemistry/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/tintype-better-photography-through-chemistry/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2017 23:06:05 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/tintype-better-photography-through-chemistry-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Todd Welvaert returns to his co-host seat to talk about his new photographic passion - tintype photography. The early form of photography dates back to 1853. Todd talks about how a great deal at a priest's estate auction and his desire to try something new, albeit old, very old, has turned into a full blown obsession to make 100 great tintype portraits. To see a video of Todd making a tintype go to our blog - http://bit.ly/2fNrDup

]]> Todd Welvaert returns to his co-host seat to talk about his new photographic passion - tintype photography. The early form of photography dates back to 1853. Todd talks about how a great deal at a priest's estate auction and his desire to try something new, albeit old, very old, has turned into a full blown obsession to make 100 great tintype portraits. To see a video of Todd making a tintype go to our blog - http://bit.ly/2fNrDup

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2951 97 full Hurricanes and Riots Hurricanes and Riots https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/hurricanes-and-riots/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/hurricanes-and-riots/#comments Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:19:33 -0500 talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/hurricanes-and-riots-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 In a recent Facebook post former Dispatch/Argus reporter, Brian Krans, wrote: “To any journalist friends who are covering Hurricane Harvey: one, remember your stay in a hotel room makes one less for evacuees. Two, go into counseling immediately after your assignment is done. You're going to see things you wouldn't normally expect and then go home to people acting like everything is normal. The juxtaposition can be jarring.  I learned the latter the hard way covering Katrina from the ground. It changed me forever.” Brian talks candidly about his experience covering Katrina and his more recent experience covering the violent protests in Berkley. We also talk to Brian about the state of journalism in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Brian, who left the Dispatch/Argus in 2009, is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Journalism at the University of California, Berkley. The veteran reporter also hosts The Rock Town Podcast

]]> In a recent Facebook post former Dispatch/Argus reporter, Brian Krans, wrote: “To any journalist friends who are covering Hurricane Harvey: one, remember your stay in a hotel room makes one less for evacuees. Two, go into counseling immediately after your assignment is done. You're going to see things you wouldn't normally expect and then go home to people acting like everything is normal. The juxtaposition can be jarring.  I learned the latter the hard way covering Katrina from the ground. It changed me forever.” Brian talks candidly about his experience covering Katrina and his more recent experience covering the violent protests in Berkley. We also talk to Brian about the state of journalism in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Brian, who left the Dispatch/Argus in 2009, is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Journalism at the University of California, Berkley. The veteran reporter also hosts The Rock Town Podcast

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2447 96 full Solar Eclipse....totally stoked Solar Eclipse....totally stoked https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/total-solar-eclipse-excitiment/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/total-solar-eclipse-excitiment/#comments Fri, 18 Aug 2017 16:02:53 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/total-solar-eclipse-excitiment/ Alan Sheidler, the President of the Quad-Cities' Popular Astronomy Club, is excited about witnessing his first total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017. Before leaving for Columbia, Missouri he was kind enough to chat about photographing and witnessing the eclipse.

]]> Alan Sheidler, the President of the Quad-Cities' Popular Astronomy Club, is excited about witnessing his first total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, 2017. Before leaving for Columbia, Missouri he was kind enough to chat about photographing and witnessing the eclipse.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 1165 95 full Intern Take Over Intern Take Over https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/intern-take-over-1502419803/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/intern-take-over-1502419803/#comments Fri, 11 Aug 2017 01:17:07 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/intern-take-over-1502419803/ The summer is coming to a close and our interns are going back to school soon. Before they head back to campus we wanted to sit down for a chat with reporter interns Hannah Rodriguez, Luke Cummings, Jessica Moon and photo intern Nate Manley. They were one of the best crop of interns we have ever had here at the paper. Tune in and learn all about the Breakfast Club for Magicians and the weird and wacky world of a door to door salesman. (Thumbnail composite photo by Meg McLaughlin)

]]> The summer is coming to a close and our interns are going back to school soon. Before they head back to campus we wanted to sit down for a chat with reporter interns Hannah Rodriguez, Luke Cummings, Jessica Moon and photo intern Nate Manley. They were one of the best crop of interns we have ever had here at the paper. Tune in and learn all about the Breakfast Club for Magicians and the weird and wacky world of a door to door salesman. (Thumbnail composite photo by Meg McLaughlin)

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3858 52 full Pardon Our Interruption Pardon Our Interruption https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/pardon-our-interruption/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/pardon-our-interruption/#comments Fri, 11 Aug 2017 01:16:55 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/pardon-our-interruption/ This week’s episode is an quick status update on the podcast and an explanation for our unexpected hiatus. Rest assured the podcast isn’t going anywhere and we have some new episodes in the works.

]]> This week’s episode is an quick status update on the podcast and an explanation for our unexpected hiatus. Rest assured the podcast isn’t going anywhere and we have some new episodes in the works.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 285 53 full Instagram, Selfies and Likes, Oh My Instagram, Selfies and Likes, Oh My https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/instagram-selfies-and-likes-oh-my/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/instagram-selfies-and-likes-oh-my/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2017 22:30:06 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/instagram-selfies-and-likes-oh-my/ Instagram and Twitter have become key components to lives of both photojournalists and teenagers. Inspired by This American Life podcast's episode #573: Status Update, we explore the use of Instagram and how the world sees us and how we see the world. Are we any different than the teenage girls featured in #573. What is the photojournalist equivalent to "you're so pretty"? Are we posting photos for the likes, or is it just another avenue for our creativity. We also discuss some of our favorite Instagram feeds like @Barleythebrepup, @blockhouseroller_markhirsch, @davidhumekennerly and @scottstrazzante Note: There is some minor swearing that has not been beeped in this week's episode. Follow us on Instagram: @dispatchargus, @tmizener, @megmclau, @toddwelvaert, @isopaul79

]]> Instagram and Twitter have become key components to lives of both photojournalists and teenagers. Inspired by This American Life podcast's episode #573: Status Update, we explore the use of Instagram and how the world sees us and how we see the world. Are we any different than the teenage girls featured in #573. What is the photojournalist equivalent to "you're so pretty"? Are we posting photos for the likes, or is it just another avenue for our creativity. We also discuss some of our favorite Instagram feeds like @Barleythebrepup, @blockhouseroller_markhirsch, @davidhumekennerly and @scottstrazzante Note: There is some minor swearing that has not been beeped in this week's episode. Follow us on Instagram: @dispatchargus, @tmizener, @megmclau, @toddwelvaert, @isopaul79

]]> Todd Mizener false No 4339 26 full The big switch - Nikon vs. Sony The big switch - Nikon vs. Sony https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-big-switch-nikon-vs-sony/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-big-switch-nikon-vs-sony/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2017 22:29:53 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-big-switch-nikon-vs-sony/ Nikon or Canon? Nikon or Sony? Sony or Fuji? Talking Pictures Podcast co-host Paul Colletti recently had to answer the difficult question of what camera system buy. After over 8-years with the Dispatch/Argus Paul is moving on to start his own photography business. Rest assured Paul isn't leaving the podcast but in this week's episode we cap off his career with the paper and discuss his big gear selection. Tune in to find out if he switched from Nikon to Sony...or maybe Fuji.

]]> Nikon or Canon? Nikon or Sony? Sony or Fuji? Talking Pictures Podcast co-host Paul Colletti recently had to answer the difficult question of what camera system buy. After over 8-years with the Dispatch/Argus Paul is moving on to start his own photography business. Rest assured Paul isn't leaving the podcast but in this week's episode we cap off his career with the paper and discuss his big gear selection. Tune in to find out if he switched from Nikon to Sony...or maybe Fuji.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3464 25 full Pet photography for a cause Pet photography for a cause https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/pet-photography-for-a-cause/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/pet-photography-for-a-cause/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2017 22:29:32 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/pet-photography-for-a-cause/ John Wangelin is a pet photographer with a big heart. John sits down with us to discuss a variety of topics including his 2017 pet calendar to benefit a local animal shelter. The John Deere painter has turned his love of dogs and his passion for photography into a side business which helps shelter dogs.

]]> John Wangelin is a pet photographer with a big heart. John sits down with us to discuss a variety of topics including his 2017 pet calendar to benefit a local animal shelter. The John Deere painter has turned his love of dogs and his passion for photography into a side business which helps shelter dogs.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3241 9 full 'That Tree' Photographer: Mark Hirsch 'That Tree' Photographer: Mark Hirsch https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/that-tree-photographer-mark-hirsch/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/that-tree-photographer-mark-hirsch/#comments Thu, 10 Aug 2017 22:29:16 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/that-tree-photographer-mark-hirsch/ The incomparable Mark Hirsch sits down with us to his discuss his book "That Tree : An iPhone Photo Journal Documenting a Year in the Life of a Lonely Bur Oak ” and his experience as a Quad City Arts Visiting Artist. Mark’s journey to “That Tree” and beyond is both fascinating and inspirational.

]]> The incomparable Mark Hirsch sits down with us to his discuss his book "That Tree : An iPhone Photo Journal Documenting a Year in the Life of a Lonely Bur Oak ” and his experience as a Quad City Arts Visiting Artist. Mark’s journey to “That Tree” and beyond is both fascinating and inspirational.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 4608 19 full The airing of grievances The airing of grievances https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-airing-of-grievances/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-airing-of-grievances/#comments Fri, 02 Jun 2017 20:19:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-airing-of-grievances/ This week's episode was sparked by an anonymous complaint that our Pacesetter (athlete of the week) photos of female athletes make them look like "pin-up girls". We wholeheartedly disagree with the reader's thesis and discuss how each of our photographers approaches shooting Pacesetter images. We also examine some of the negative photographer stereotypes and how they effect us while on assignment. Go to http://talkingpicturespodcast.blogspot.com to see the photo in question and the two months worth of Pacesetter images so you can judge them for yourself.

]]> This week's episode was sparked by an anonymous complaint that our Pacesetter (athlete of the week) photos of female athletes make them look like "pin-up girls". We wholeheartedly disagree with the reader's thesis and discuss how each of our photographers approaches shooting Pacesetter images. We also examine some of the negative photographer stereotypes and how they effect us while on assignment. Go to http://talkingpicturespodcast.blogspot.com to see the photo in question and the two months worth of Pacesetter images so you can judge them for yourself.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2251 54 full The whole is greater than the sum of its parts The whole is greater than the sum of its parts https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts/#comments Sat, 22 Apr 2017 03:31:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts/ We chat with Chicago freelancer Ting Shen about his quest for the perfect camera strap, shooting NBA basketball and his experience covering the Dallas police shootings. On July 7, 2016 four Dallas police officers and one DART officer were gunned down on the streets of Dallas, Texas. Ting, who was working as the photo intern for the Dallas Morning News, was sent to Baylor University Hospital. He recounts the events which led up to making the unforgettable image of a DART police officer comforting a colleague in the emergency room entrance. He also discusses the lessons learned in the wake of the tragic event. http://interactives.dallasnews.com/2016/rally-shooting/

]]> We chat with Chicago freelancer Ting Shen about his quest for the perfect camera strap, shooting NBA basketball and his experience covering the Dallas police shootings. On July 7, 2016 four Dallas police officers and one DART officer were gunned down on the streets of Dallas, Texas. Ting, who was working as the photo intern for the Dallas Morning News, was sent to Baylor University Hospital. He recounts the events which led up to making the unforgettable image of a DART police officer comforting a colleague in the emergency room entrance. He also discusses the lessons learned in the wake of the tragic event. http://interactives.dallasnews.com/2016/rally-shooting/

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3437 55 full From the land of sky blue waters From the land of sky blue waters https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/from-the-land-of-sky-blue-waters/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/from-the-land-of-sky-blue-waters/#comments Wed, 22 Mar 2017 03:10:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/from-the-land-of-sky-blue-waters/ Former Chicago Sun-Times photojournalist and current Media Specialist, University Photographer, Adjunct Instructor for the University of Wisconsin - Stout, Brett Roseman, makes his long awaited debut on the podcast. Brett, a former Dispatch/Argus intern and Quad-Cities native, talks about the emotions of being one of the Sun-Times 28, how he bounced back and landed in Wisconsin. We also talk about internships and why they are so important for aspiring photojournalists.

]]> Former Chicago Sun-Times photojournalist and current Media Specialist, University Photographer, Adjunct Instructor for the University of Wisconsin - Stout, Brett Roseman, makes his long awaited debut on the podcast. Brett, a former Dispatch/Argus intern and Quad-Cities native, talks about the emotions of being one of the Sun-Times 28, how he bounced back and landed in Wisconsin. We also talk about internships and why they are so important for aspiring photojournalists.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 4050 56 full Our gadget geek out Our gadget geek out https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/our-gadget-geek-out/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/our-gadget-geek-out/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:34:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/our-gadget-geek-out/ If you are a photo gadget geek like us you’ll love this week’s episode. We talk about our new gear and why we think you should know about these items. Paul Colletti makes a return to the podcast to talk about the new Sony a99ii along with the Sigma f1.4. Todd Welvaert just purchased a Fuji Xt2 and Todd Mizener talks about his amazingly affordable newly rebuilt portable lighting kit.

]]> If you are a photo gadget geek like us you’ll love this week’s episode. We talk about our new gear and why we think you should know about these items. Paul Colletti makes a return to the podcast to talk about the new Sony a99ii along with the Sigma f1.4. Todd Welvaert just purchased a Fuji Xt2 and Todd Mizener talks about his amazingly affordable newly rebuilt portable lighting kit.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3210 57 full Returning to the scene of the crime Returning to the scene of the crime https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/returning-to-the-scene-of-the-crime/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/returning-to-the-scene-of-the-crime/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:35:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/returning-to-the-scene-of-the-crime/ The hosts true crime podcast "Suspect Convictions", journalist Scott Reeder and WVIK producer Lacy Scarmana, talk about their new podcast which revisits the 1990 murder of Jennifer Lewis and the case against Stanley Liggins. Stanley Liggins has been twice convicted for the murder, but both convictions have been overturned. The locally produced podcast has gone viral and as of Jan 19, 2017, it was the #2 Podcast on iTunes.

]]> The hosts true crime podcast "Suspect Convictions", journalist Scott Reeder and WVIK producer Lacy Scarmana, talk about their new podcast which revisits the 1990 murder of Jennifer Lewis and the case against Stanley Liggins. Stanley Liggins has been twice convicted for the murder, but both convictions have been overturned. The locally produced podcast has gone viral and as of Jan 19, 2017, it was the #2 Podcast on iTunes.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2707 58 full Cubs Win!! Photographing history with Brian Cassella Cubs Win!! Photographing history with Brian Cassella https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/cubs-win-photographing-history-with-brian-cassella/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/cubs-win-photographing-history-with-brian-cassella/#comments Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:38:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/cubs-win-photographing-history-with-brian-cassella/ Chicago Tribune photojournalist Brian Cassella talks about covering the Chicago Cubs historic playoff run and scoring the iconic front page image of the team celebrating the final out of the World Series. Cassella also explains how the Trib’s team of photographers and editors used the latest photo tech to make deadline and keep social media updated. While fans were on edge of their seats and emotions were running high, the 4-man team of photographers had to stay focused on their jobs.

]]> Chicago Tribune photojournalist Brian Cassella talks about covering the Chicago Cubs historic playoff run and scoring the iconic front page image of the team celebrating the final out of the World Series. Cassella also explains how the Trib’s team of photographers and editors used the latest photo tech to make deadline and keep social media updated. While fans were on edge of their seats and emotions were running high, the 4-man team of photographers had to stay focused on their jobs.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2988 59 full The Twitter storm The Twitter storm https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-twitter-storm/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-twitter-storm/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2016 21:24:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-twitter-storm/ It was a week that started with a fatal fire and ended with 6 high school football players taking a knee during the National Anthem. Our photos from both events garnered reaction on Twitter. In this week’s edition of the Talking Pictures Podcast we talk about what makes people react passionately on Social Media? We also discuss our reaction to people’s personal and professional attacks on our character and our images.

]]> It was a week that started with a fatal fire and ended with 6 high school football players taking a knee during the National Anthem. Our photos from both events garnered reaction on Twitter. In this week’s edition of the Talking Pictures Podcast we talk about what makes people react passionately on Social Media? We also discuss our reaction to people’s personal and professional attacks on our character and our images.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3475 60 full Kimmell comes home Kimmell comes home https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/kimmell-comes-home/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/kimmell-comes-home/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:41:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/kimmell-comes-home/ Tom Kimmell, one of the paper’s most decorated photographer alumnus returns home for his 40th class reunion and sits down for a chat with Todd and Gary. He worked for The Daily Dispatch from 1980 to 1983 before moving to Colorado where he was as a member of a Pulitzer Prize winning team at The Gazette in Colorado Springs. Tom talks about his most famous photos from his Dispatch days, what it is like to win a Pulitzer prize and his work with Olympic athletes.

]]> Tom Kimmell, one of the paper’s most decorated photographer alumnus returns home for his 40th class reunion and sits down for a chat with Todd and Gary. He worked for The Daily Dispatch from 1980 to 1983 before moving to Colorado where he was as a member of a Pulitzer Prize winning team at The Gazette in Colorado Springs. Tom talks about his most famous photos from his Dispatch days, what it is like to win a Pulitzer prize and his work with Olympic athletes.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2153 61 full Rain delay theater from John Deere Classic Rain delay theater from John Deere Classic https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/rain-delay-theater-from-john-deere-classic/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/rain-delay-theater-from-john-deere-classic/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2016 20:57:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/rain-delay-theater-from-john-deere-classic/ We took the podcast on the road to the John Deere Classic golf tournament and recorded this episode during a rain delay. Our special guest for the second-half of the episode is award winning photojournalist John Schultz. Tune in and see what the photographers talk about when the rain comes down and the golfers run for cover.

]]> We took the podcast on the road to the John Deere Classic golf tournament and recorded this episode during a rain delay. Our special guest for the second-half of the episode is award winning photojournalist John Schultz. Tune in and see what the photographers talk about when the rain comes down and the golfers run for cover.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 1700 62 full A Trump tale in two acts A Trump tale in two acts https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/a-trump-tale-in-two-acts/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/a-trump-tale-in-two-acts/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2016 19:55:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/a-trump-tale-in-two-acts/ This week's podcast revolves around our coverage of Donald Trump's first campaign stop in Davenport since accepting the Republican nomination for the presidency. Part 1 - Todd takes the podcast to the streets and interviews a cross section of the people who attended the Trump rally. Part 2 - Meg and Brian talk about their experiences photographing the event, inside and out.

]]> This week's podcast revolves around our coverage of Donald Trump's first campaign stop in Davenport since accepting the Republican nomination for the presidency. Part 1 - Todd takes the podcast to the streets and interviews a cross section of the people who attended the Trump rally. Part 2 - Meg and Brian talk about their experiences photographing the event, inside and out.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3201 63 full Nikon D500 review Nikon D500 review https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/nikon-d500-review/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/nikon-d500-review/#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2016 21:31:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/nikon-d500-review/ We have been waiting for months to get our hands on the new Nikon D500. Meg jumped into the deep end of the pool and bought one as soon as it was released. Here is our (her) review of her new favorite storytelling tool.

]]> We have been waiting for months to get our hands on the new Nikon D500. Meg jumped into the deep end of the pool and bought one as soon as it was released. Here is our (her) review of her new favorite storytelling tool.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 1154 64 full Listening Matters: Reporting on tragedy in the Black community Listening Matters: Reporting on tragedy in the Black community https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/listening-matters-reporting-on-tragedy-in-the-black-community/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/listening-matters-reporting-on-tragedy-in-the-black-community/#comments Sun, 10 Jul 2016 23:56:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/listening-matters-reporting-on-tragedy-in-the-black-community/ In this week’s episode of the Talking Pictures Podcast we talk to former Dispatch/Argus reporter, and local African American leader, Brandy Donaldson, about media responsibility when covering tragedy in the black community. We taped this episode the day after the ambush killings of Police officers in Dallas, TX and the officer involved shootings of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota. We want to encourage everyone to listen to the entire episode. We hope you’ll find our conversation thought provoking and honest.

]]> In this week’s episode of the Talking Pictures Podcast we talk to former Dispatch/Argus reporter, and local African American leader, Brandy Donaldson, about media responsibility when covering tragedy in the black community. We taped this episode the day after the ambush killings of Police officers in Dallas, TX and the officer involved shootings of two black men in Louisiana and Minnesota. We want to encourage everyone to listen to the entire episode. We hope you’ll find our conversation thought provoking and honest.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3605 65 full Oh Steve, you broke our hearts Oh Steve, you broke our hearts https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/oh-steve-you-broke-our-hearts/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/oh-steve-you-broke-our-hearts/#comments Thu, 16 Jun 2016 13:47:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/oh-steve-you-broke-our-hearts/ Todd Welvaert and Paul Colletti return to the podcast to discuss the scandal surrounding famous photographer Steve McCurry his altered images. Steve McCurry is world renowned for his National Geographic cover - 'Afghan Girl’. The three of us had admired McCurry for years so we disappointed to learn but the And it turns out he - or someone who works for him - faked the content of some of his photos. The resulting fallout has sparked a debate on the internet about photo ethics and the wider implications.

]]> Todd Welvaert and Paul Colletti return to the podcast to discuss the scandal surrounding famous photographer Steve McCurry his altered images. Steve McCurry is world renowned for his National Geographic cover - 'Afghan Girl’. The three of us had admired McCurry for years so we disappointed to learn but the And it turns out he - or someone who works for him - faked the content of some of his photos. The resulting fallout has sparked a debate on the internet about photo ethics and the wider implications.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3588 66 full The man with seven hats The man with seven hats https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-man-with-seven-hats/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-man-with-seven-hats/#comments Fri, 20 May 2016 04:29:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-man-with-seven-hats/ He says that he is an accidental editor but native Iowa photojournalist Scott Norris is a born leader. 15-years ago Norris left his home state of Iowa to work for Gannett’s original flagship paper, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, in upstate New York as the assistant photo editor. 800 miles from Iowa City and 15 years later he is now the historic newspaper’s Consumer Experience Director. In this week’s Talking Pictures Podcast Todd M sits down with his old friend to discuss the changes in the way newspapers deliver the news to their customers. The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle is on the cutting end of digital news delivery and a world away from the world ToddM and Scott worked in back in Iowa City in the 1980’s.

]]> He says that he is an accidental editor but native Iowa photojournalist Scott Norris is a born leader. 15-years ago Norris left his home state of Iowa to work for Gannett’s original flagship paper, the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, in upstate New York as the assistant photo editor. 800 miles from Iowa City and 15 years later he is now the historic newspaper’s Consumer Experience Director. In this week’s Talking Pictures Podcast Todd M sits down with his old friend to discuss the changes in the way newspapers deliver the news to their customers. The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle is on the cutting end of digital news delivery and a world away from the world ToddM and Scott worked in back in Iowa City in the 1980’s.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3296 67 full Free cake and 12-year-old scotch Free cake and 12-year-old scotch https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/free-cake-and-12-year-old-scotch/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/free-cake-and-12-year-old-scotch/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2016 03:57:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/free-cake-and-12-year-old-scotch/ After 23-years at the Dispatch/Argus co-host Todd Welvaert is retiring from the daily grind of newspaper work. Long-time podcast listeners don't worry, he'll still be doing the podcast. ToddW is a born storyteller so sit back and enjoy the show. We also introduce the newest member of the team, Brian Achenbach. The Iowa State grad has big shoes to fill but we think he is more than up to the task.

]]> After 23-years at the Dispatch/Argus co-host Todd Welvaert is retiring from the daily grind of newspaper work. Long-time podcast listeners don't worry, he'll still be doing the podcast. ToddW is a born storyteller so sit back and enjoy the show. We also introduce the newest member of the team, Brian Achenbach. The Iowa State grad has big shoes to fill but we think he is more than up to the task.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3573 68 full Funniest story ever Funniest story ever https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/funniest-story-ever/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/funniest-story-ever/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:02:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/funniest-story-ever/ Todd Mizener false No 3125 When the circus came to Iowa When the circus came to Iowa https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/when-the-circus-came-to-iowa/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/when-the-circus-came-to-iowa/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2016 04:58:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/when-the-circus-came-to-iowa/ In this week's podcast we discuss the challenges of photographing the Iowa Caucuses with Des Moines Register photographers Zach Boyden-Homes, Michael Zamora, Kelsey Kremer and Brian Powers. They chased Presidential hopefuls from the Iowa State Fair's Butter Cow, to little coffee shops, hotel ballrooms and every point in-between. We compare notes and swap stories about the candidates. Who was a jerk? Who was good to the media. Who knew a Butter Cow helped pick the next leader of the free world?

]]> In this week's podcast we discuss the challenges of photographing the Iowa Caucuses with Des Moines Register photographers Zach Boyden-Homes, Michael Zamora, Kelsey Kremer and Brian Powers. They chased Presidential hopefuls from the Iowa State Fair's Butter Cow, to little coffee shops, hotel ballrooms and every point in-between. We compare notes and swap stories about the candidates. Who was a jerk? Who was good to the media. Who knew a Butter Cow helped pick the next leader of the free world?

]]> Todd Mizener false No 4079 70 full Super Bowl bound photo editor Super Bowl bound photo editor https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/super-bowl-bound-photo-editor/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/super-bowl-bound-photo-editor/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2016 04:31:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/super-bowl-bound-photo-editor/ Todd Mizener false No 2790 Cold hands, warm podcast Cold hands, warm podcast https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/cold-hands-warm-podcast/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/cold-hands-warm-podcast/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2016 04:22:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/cold-hands-warm-podcast/ Todd Mizener false No 2651 Cows are people too and other stories Cows are people too and other stories https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/cows-are-people-too-and-other-stories/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/cows-are-people-too-and-other-stories/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:18:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/cows-are-people-too-and-other-stories/ Todd Mizener false No 2560 Tim Tai: At the center of the storm Tim Tai: At the center of the storm https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/tim-tai-at-the-center-of-the-storm/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/tim-tai-at-the-center-of-the-storm/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2015 15:05:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/tim-tai-at-the-center-of-the-storm/ Todd Mizener false No 2951 Pasties and fur make for a great first day Pasties and fur make for a great first day https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/pasties-and-fur-make-for-a-great-first-day/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/pasties-and-fur-make-for-a-great-first-day/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2015 04:17:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/pasties-and-fur-make-for-a-great-first-day/ A two-part episode built around a big surprise and a wild first day on the job for Meg. In part one we surprise young Meg with a chance of a lifetime and in part-two she discusses how to shoot a raunchy burlesque show when your editor accidentally sends you to a raunchy burlesque show.

]]> A two-part episode built around a big surprise and a wild first day on the job for Meg. In part one we surprise young Meg with a chance of a lifetime and in part-two she discusses how to shoot a raunchy burlesque show when your editor accidentally sends you to a raunchy burlesque show.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2470 29 full 107-years in the making 107-years in the making https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/107-years-in-the-making/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/107-years-in-the-making/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2015 20:45:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/107-years-in-the-making/ The highs and lows of producing a multimedia project about Die Hard Cubs Fans, some of which are over a 100-years-old and hard of hearing. Our thumbnail photo for this week's podcast features Mick Nelsen, 76, East Moline, Ill. who surprised us with his excellent rendition of the 1969 Chicago Cubs fight song "Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel."

]]> The highs and lows of producing a multimedia project about Die Hard Cubs Fans, some of which are over a 100-years-old and hard of hearing. Our thumbnail photo for this week's podcast features Mick Nelsen, 76, East Moline, Ill. who surprised us with his excellent rendition of the 1969 Chicago Cubs fight song "Hey Hey, Holy Mackerel."

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2499 30 full Out of Africa with Nick Loomis Out of Africa with Nick Loomis https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/out-of-africa-with-nick-loomis/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/out-of-africa-with-nick-loomis/#comments Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:09:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/out-of-africa-with-nick-loomis/ Western Africa based freelance multimedia journalist Nick Loomis sits down with us to talk about living and working in Africa and Haiti. Nick is native of Davenport, Iowa and one of our favorite Dispatch/Argus photo dept. alumni. Nick is back in the United States for his annual visit and resupply mission before heading back to work in Dakar, Senegal. To see some of Nick's work from Africa see - www.nickloomis.com

]]> Western Africa based freelance multimedia journalist Nick Loomis sits down with us to talk about living and working in Africa and Haiti. Nick is native of Davenport, Iowa and one of our favorite Dispatch/Argus photo dept. alumni. Nick is back in the United States for his annual visit and resupply mission before heading back to work in Dakar, Senegal. To see some of Nick's work from Africa see - www.nickloomis.com

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3284 75 full A legendary night in Iowa City A legendary night in Iowa City https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/a-legendary-night-in-iowa-city/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/a-legendary-night-in-iowa-city/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:25:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/a-legendary-night-in-iowa-city/ It was an emotional night for everyone in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City when former player Brett Greenwood, who doctors thought would never walk again, led the Hawkeyes out of the tunnel on Saturday Sept. 19, 2015. Greenwood is currently recovering from serious neurological injuries following his collapse during a routine workout Sept. 9, 2011, at Pleasant Valley High School. University of Iowa Athletic Dept. staff photographer Brian Ray captured a number iconic images Saturday night and we talk to him about the images and lengths he had to go to capture them. To see the images discussed go to - https://theiowahawkeyes.exposure.co/the-iowa-hawkeyes-vs-the-pitt-panthers

]]> It was an emotional night for everyone in Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City when former player Brett Greenwood, who doctors thought would never walk again, led the Hawkeyes out of the tunnel on Saturday Sept. 19, 2015. Greenwood is currently recovering from serious neurological injuries following his collapse during a routine workout Sept. 9, 2011, at Pleasant Valley High School. University of Iowa Athletic Dept. staff photographer Brian Ray captured a number iconic images Saturday night and we talk to him about the images and lengths he had to go to capture them. To see the images discussed go to - https://theiowahawkeyes.exposure.co/the-iowa-hawkeyes-vs-the-pitt-panthers

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2105 76 full Live from the Shanty Boat Live from the Shanty Boat https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/live-from-the-shanty-boat/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/live-from-the-shanty-boat/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:37:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/live-from-the-shanty-boat/ We take the podcast on the road (technically the river) to talk with artist, historian and shanty boat captain, Wes Modes. Wes and his dog Hazel, recently docked their shanty boat in the Quad-Cities to collect stories for his project 'A Secret History of American River People'. "Secret History is a journey to discover and collect the lost narratives of people who live and work on the river from the deck of a recreated shantyboat and present these stories through web-based digital archives and a touring art installation," Wes Modes.

]]> We take the podcast on the road (technically the river) to talk with artist, historian and shanty boat captain, Wes Modes. Wes and his dog Hazel, recently docked their shanty boat in the Quad-Cities to collect stories for his project 'A Secret History of American River People'. "Secret History is a journey to discover and collect the lost narratives of people who live and work on the river from the deck of a recreated shantyboat and present these stories through web-based digital archives and a touring art installation," Wes Modes.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 1792 77 full Lost Americana Lost Americana https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/lost-americana/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/lost-americana/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2015 19:00:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/lost-americana/ Todd Mizener false No 2996 There's no crying in camping There's no crying in camping https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/theres-no-crying-in-camping/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/theres-no-crying-in-camping/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2015 02:57:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/theres-no-crying-in-camping/ Todd Mizener false No 2651 Cheap pants and Subarus Cheap pants and Subarus https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/cheap-pants-and-subarus/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/cheap-pants-and-subarus/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2015 04:01:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/cheap-pants-and-subarus/ Todd Mizener false No 1478 Over "Thinking" it Over "Thinking" it https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/over-thinking-it/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/over-thinking-it/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:01:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/over-thinking-it/ Todd Mizener false No 1995 A conversation with the legend - John Greenwood A conversation with the legend - John Greenwood https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/a-conversation-with-the-legend-john-greenwood/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/a-conversation-with-the-legend-john-greenwood/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:17:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/a-conversation-with-the-legend-john-greenwood/ In this week's edition of The Talking Pictures Podcast we chat with veteran photojournalist John Greenwood on the eve of his retirement after over 31 years on the job. The conversation covers a wide variety of topics including rock 'n' roll photography, life after photojournalism, exotic dancers who make poor models and John's most memorable photo.

]]> In this week's edition of The Talking Pictures Podcast we chat with veteran photojournalist John Greenwood on the eve of his retirement after over 31 years on the job. The conversation covers a wide variety of topics including rock 'n' roll photography, life after photojournalism, exotic dancers who make poor models and John's most memorable photo.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2685 42 full How big is your lens? How big is your lens? https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/how-big-is-your-lens/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/how-big-is-your-lens/#comments Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:16:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/how-big-is-your-lens/ It's John Deere Classic week for the photographers at the Dispatch/Argus. In this week's edition of the podcast the boys talk a little tech and swap some funny stories about covering the PGA's John Deere Classic. They also shamelessly beg actor and golfer Bill Murray to appear on the podcast during his visit to the area to play in the John Deere Classic Pro-Am on Wednesday July 8, 2015. ToddM and Bill Murray both hail from Wilmette, Illinois so it seems to be a no-brainer - right? Check out our new blog at http://talkingpicturespodcast.blogspot.com

]]> It's John Deere Classic week for the photographers at the Dispatch/Argus. In this week's edition of the podcast the boys talk a little tech and swap some funny stories about covering the PGA's John Deere Classic. They also shamelessly beg actor and golfer Bill Murray to appear on the podcast during his visit to the area to play in the John Deere Classic Pro-Am on Wednesday July 8, 2015. ToddM and Bill Murray both hail from Wilmette, Illinois so it seems to be a no-brainer - right? Check out our new blog at http://talkingpicturespodcast.blogspot.com

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3117 41 full Fair queens and wood chippers Fair queens and wood chippers https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/fair-queens-and-wood-chippers/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/fair-queens-and-wood-chippers/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2015 19:43:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/fair-queens-and-wood-chippers/ Todd Mizener false No 2312 Her first dead body Her first dead body https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/her-first-dead-body/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/her-first-dead-body/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2015 15:01:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/her-first-dead-body/ Todd Mizener false No 1796 Bill Murray, Jordan Spieth and the money shot Bill Murray, Jordan Spieth and the money shot https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/bill-murray-jordan-spieth-and-the-money-shot/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/bill-murray-jordan-spieth-and-the-money-shot/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2015 04:08:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/bill-murray-jordan-spieth-and-the-money-shot/ Todd Mizener false No 2875 Gangsters and Blackhawks with Marianne Morgan Gangsters and Blackhawks with Marianne Morgan https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/gangsters-and-blackhawks-with-marianne-morgan/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/gangsters-and-blackhawks-with-marianne-morgan/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:12:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/gangsters-and-blackhawks-with-marianne-morgan/ Todd Mizener false No 2515 Award winning sports photographer Brian Ray Award winning sports photographer Brian Ray https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/award-winning-sports-photographer-brian-ray/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/award-winning-sports-photographer-brian-ray/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2015 16:58:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/award-winning-sports-photographer-brian-ray/ Todd Mizener false No 2168 Quick-cast: Coach Purses And Camping Quick-cast: Coach Purses And Camping https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/quick-cast-coach-purses-and-camping/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/quick-cast-coach-purses-and-camping/#comments Sat, 30 May 2015 04:02:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/quick-cast-coach-purses-and-camping/ Todd Mizener false No 1486 The dark side of the biz The dark side of the biz https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-dark-side-of-the-biz/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-dark-side-of-the-biz/#comments Thu, 28 May 2015 03:22:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/the-dark-side-of-the-biz/ This week on the Talking Pictures Podcast explores the dark-side of being a photojournalist. The veteran photojournalists talk about how they deal with covering tragedy from behind the lens. Why do people tell want to their stories?

]]> This week on the Talking Pictures Podcast explores the dark-side of being a photojournalist. The veteran photojournalists talk about how they deal with covering tragedy from behind the lens. Why do people tell want to their stories?

]]> Todd Mizener false No 2996 88 full Psuedo Events, journalism's dirty little secret Psuedo Events, journalism's dirty little secret https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/psuedo-events-journalisms-dirty-little-secret/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/psuedo-events-journalisms-dirty-little-secret/#comments Wed, 20 May 2015 18:56:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/psuedo-events-journalisms-dirty-little-secret/ The Talking Pictures Podcast welcomes Holly Sparkman, Communications Director for the Rock Island-Milan School District, to discuss the art of creating the visual for a 'pseudo event'. If you have ever wondered what really happens at the behind the scenes at 'staged' media events you will want to listen to this podcast. The conversation also features high school mascots and bee costumes.

]]> The Talking Pictures Podcast welcomes Holly Sparkman, Communications Director for the Rock Island-Milan School District, to discuss the art of creating the visual for a 'pseudo event'. If you have ever wondered what really happens at the behind the scenes at 'staged' media events you will want to listen to this podcast. The conversation also features high school mascots and bee costumes.

]]> Todd Mizener false No 3248 44 full Audience questions Audience questions https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/audience-questions/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/audience-questions/#comments Thu, 14 May 2015 22:44:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/audience-questions/ Todd Mizener false No 2729 Quick-cast: How hot is that fire? Quick-cast: How hot is that fire? https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/quick-cast-how-hot-is-that-fire/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/quick-cast-how-hot-is-that-fire/#comments Mon, 11 May 2015 16:05:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/quick-cast-how-hot-is-that-fire/ Todd Mizener false No 1093 Our most embarrassing day Our most embarrassing day https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/our-most-embarrassing-day/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/our-most-embarrassing-day/#comments Mon, 11 May 2015 15:58:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/our-most-embarrassing-day/ Todd Mizener false No 1995 Episode 1 - Talk about the passion Episode 1 - Talk about the passion https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-1-talk-about-the-passion/ https://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-1-talk-about-the-passion/#comments Tue, 05 May 2015 20:14:00 -0500 http://talkingpicturespodcast.podbean.com/e/episode-1-talk-about-the-passion/ Since we are new to Podbean we have reposted our first ever episode.Nearly 50 episodes later we are still going stong. Jump into our audio time machine and go back to the beginning. Episode #1: Talking Pictures is a podcast produced by the photo staff of The Dispatch, the Rock Island Argus and QCOnline.com in Moline, Illinois. In our debut episode the guys talk about the moment in time their passion for photography was sparked. This week's episode features photojournalists Todd Mizener (Dir. of Photography & Multimedia), Paul Colletti (Lead Staff Photographer) and Todd Welvaert (Staff Photographer). The photography centric podcast hopes to demystify the job of being a photojournalist at a mid-sized daily newspaper and offer a new way for the staff to connect with its readers.

]]> Since we are new to Podbean we have reposted our first ever episode.Nearly 50 episodes later we are still going stong. Jump into our audio time machine and go back to the beginning. Episode #1: Talking Pictures is a podcast produced by the photo staff of The Dispatch, the Rock Island Argus and QCOnline.com in Moline, Illinois. In our debut episode the guys talk about the moment in time their passion for photography was sparked. This week's episode features photojournalists Todd Mizener (Dir. of Photography & Multimedia), Paul Colletti (Lead Staff Photographer) and Todd Welvaert (Staff Photographer). The photography centric podcast hopes to demystify the job of being a photojournalist at a mid-sized daily newspaper and offer a new way for the staff to connect with its readers.

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