Best Street Photography Magazine Podcasts (2025)

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Composition is King: Gavin Libotte on Street Photography, Music, and Finding Balance 54:44

8d ago54:44

54:44

Ever wonder how some photographers capture those striking, perfectly composed street scenes? It’s not always about luck. Sometimes, it’s about seeing the world through the eyes of a graphic designer. In this episode of the Street Photography Magazine podcast, I chat with Gavin Libotte, an Australian street photographer and musician with a backgroun…

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Why Doesn't Ear Hustle Talk About People's Crimes? 48:01

1h ago48:01

48:01

Listeners had a lot to say about two recent episodes featuring residents of California’s death row, especially “Different Sides of the Earth,” which focused on condemned women. “It was hard to hear the joy, laughing, etc.” wrote one listener, “when you know about some of their crimes.” Your messages and comments gave us a great excuse to dive into …

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Different Sides of the Earth 53:01

10d ago53:01

53:01

Twenty women are currently serving a death sentence at the Central California Women’s Facility. Like the men we met at San Quentin in our previous episode, these women are now living with the mainline prison population. For some, it hasn’t been an easy change. This episode was scored with music by Antwan Williams, David Jassy, Earlonne Woods, and D…

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Visual Spirituality in Street Photography with Steven Kushner 1:22:46

23d ago1:22:46

1:22:46

Update: The podcast link is now working In this episode I’m excited to introduce you to a photographer with a fascinating perspective on the art of seeing. Steven Kushner is a retired Reform rabbi from Detroit who now calls New Jersey home. After serving his congregation for nearly four decades, Steven embarked on a creative journey that had always…

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Slam That Door 47:21

25d ago47:21

47:21

San Quentin's death row has been cleared out; soon it'll be renovated into an honor dorm. We make one last visit with four men who, between them, spent over 130 years on the row. We see the solitary cells where they spent decades of their lives, and hear what it's been like to leave those cells and join the "mainline" prison population. This episod…

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Daniel Sackheim’s Film Noir Approach to Street Photography 1:08:01

1M ago1:08:01

1:08:01

I’m pleased to share my recent chat with Daniel Sakheim. Dan is a television director and producer known for his work on shows like “True Detective,” “The Americans,” and “Better Call Saul” and he is also a very talented street photographer. I’ve been trying to get Dan on the podcast for a while, and I’m glad it finally worked out. We had a great c…

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Super Fun Birthday Story 42:55

1M ago42:55

42:55

For some, it’s a weeklong bonanza; others keep it on the down-low. Whether you’re in prison or not, how you celebrate your birthday says a lot about who you are. The New Official Ear Hustle Birthday Song was written by Tam Nguyen, with variations on the theme by Tam Nguyen, Earlonne Woods, Derrell Sadiq Davis, Bruce Wallace, and Antwan Williams, pl…

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Why Personal Street Photos Matter 50:24

2M ago50:24

50:24

In this episode, Ashley Riffo and I welcome back Pia Parolin. We talk about how making your work more personal actually makes it connect with more people on a deeper level. It’s a concept, while is as old as Aristotle, been brewing in my mind for a long time, and we’re excited to explore it with you. Key Takeaways Pia shared insights from Susan Son…

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Spark Plug 49:56

2M ago49:56

49:56

Spark Plug wanted a life straight out of a Hollywood movie: Live fast and die a legend. But that’s not quite how things worked out. This episode was scored with music by David Jassy, Earlonne Woods, Antwan Williams, and Derrell Sadiq Davis. Big thanks to Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center; Acting Warden Parker, Associat…

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Self-Publishing a Street Photography Book: Our Journey, Lessons, and Mistakes 59:44

2M ago59:44

59:44

I’m thrilled to share something Ashley Riffo and I have been pouring our hearts into for over a year: our first book, Where the Streets Lead! It’s been a wild ride, full of unexpected turns and steep learning curves. After publishing a digital magazine for 12-years we wanted to create something tangible, a legacy of sorts, to celebrate street photo…

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New Episodes Start Next Week! 5:46

2M ago5:46

5:46

The Ear Hustle team has been hard at work on a whole batch of new stories from San Quentin, the California Institution for Women, the Central California Women’s Facility, and beyond. They’ll be in your feed starting next Wednesday, March 5 — but Nigel and Earlonne are here now with a little sneak peek. Big thanks to Warden Andes and Lt. Berry at Sa…

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Antonio Pisani: See beyond the surface in Street Photography 1:04:00

2M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Antonio Pisani. He’s a photographer originally from Italy but now based in the UK, and he has some very interesting insights on street photography. What makes Antonio’s story unique is his journey and perspective. I think you will appreciate his insights. Key Takeaways Antonio shared how his father’s professi…

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Revisiting “Camp Grace” 1:14:57

2M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

Next up in our “sleeper hits” series, our editor Amy listens back to “Camp Grace,” a 2021 episode that she had started producing until she was sidelined by COVID. In it, we follow a group of kids to Salinas Valley State Prison to spend two days with their dads, whom they hadn’t seen in years. Through music, crafts, and games, the idea behind Camp G…

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Documenting Humanity: Michele Zousmer’s Journey with Irish Travellers and Beyond 51:36

3M ago51:36

51:36

Michele Zousmer, the featured photographer in the March 2025 issue of Street Photography Magazine is a San Diego-based humanitarian photographer, has dedicated her photographic work to illuminating overlooked communities and challenging societal perceptions. Starting as a sports photographer capturing her son’s basketball games, Michele’s path led …

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Confidence and Connection: Street Portraits with Ribsy 50:25

3M ago50:25

50:25

Eric Turibio, known in the photography community as Ribsy, brings a distinctive approach to street portraiture that emphasizes genuine human connection over technical perfection. Originally starting his photographic journey through food photography, Ribsy has evolved into a committed film photographer who primarily works with medium format cameras …

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From the Vault: Crew No. 7 44:48

3M ago44:48

44:48

California relies on incarcerated firefighters to fight fires like the ones that have engulfed Southern California this month. But once these men and women are released from prison, they can have a hard time finding jobs on civilian firefighting crews. Back in 2020, Nigel and Earlonne spent time at a Ventura fire camp designed to help bridge that g…

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Revisiting “August 21, 1971” 1:20:22

4M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

In the next installment in our “sleeper hits” series, Earlonne listens back to the episode “August 21, 1971,” about George Jackson and one of the most significant days in San Quentin’s history. E talks about why this was an essential story for Ear Hustle to tell, why it was a tricky one to tackle, and reflects on his personal connections to this hi…

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Blood Ties: Dean Hinnant’s Intimate Family Documentary 56:42

4M ago56:42

56:42

Our guest tis week is Dean Hinnant, the Street Photography Magazine featured photographer in the January 2024 issue. Dean’s journey as a photographer centers on an intimate, ongoing documentation of his five siblings. The oldest of six children spanning nearly two decades in age, he transforms his role as big brother into a powerful creative force …

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Last Memory: Linda 38:23

5M ago38:23

38:23

Linda’s mom brought her to a Catholic Mass because she had a sense her daughter was on the verge of something, and needed help. Thirty-seven years into her prison sentence, Linda wonders what would have happened if she had listened to her mom, and Nigel and Earlonne visit the same chapel to see the place through Linda’s memory. This episode was sco…

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The Human Connection – Photographing Musicians at work and Strangers on the Street 1:00:54

5M ago1:00:54

1:00:54

I recently had a very interesting chat with Jeromie Stephens, a talented photographer who’s been documenting the world of bluegrass for many years. If you love the candid, authentic moments in music or on the streets you need to check out the work of our guest Jeromie Stephens. In today’s episode Jeromie and I dig into everything from street photog…

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Last Memory: Leisha 31:54

5M ago31:54

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Leisha didn't plan on getting pregnant. And she certainly didn't plan on giving birth in prison. But on the day those two red lines showed up, Leisha found kindness in an unexpected place. Thanks to Katie Turner and Samantha Bhatia at Poetic Justice for connecting us with Leisha. This episode was scored with music by Darrell Sadiq Davis, Antwan Wil…

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Naeem Douglas – Connecting with your community 1:22:24

5M ago1:22:24

1:22:24

In today’s episode I speak with Naeem Douglas, who is our featured photographer in the December 2024 issue of Street Photography Magazine. He’s a former broadcast television journalist who found a new passion in photography. After burning out from the repetitive world of crime reporting, he discovered the calming effect of photography during the pa…

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The Wrong Line of Business 45:50

5M ago45:50

45:50

Earlonne's here with his "mystery" episode, and it's a doozy. He tells Nigel a redemption story wrapped in a drug-trafficking story, and, along the way, dives deep into several subjects we swore we'd never touch. Buckle up. Thanks to George for telling his story. He co-authored a book about moving past gangs and criminal thinking; you can find that…

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My Understanding of This Place: Nigel & Earlonne 15:30

6M ago15:30

15:30

Over the past two episodes we’ve been hearing about “memory places” at San Quentin: ordinary-seeming spots that become extraordinary through the eyes of people who spent time there. In this extra mini-ep, Nigel and Earlonne take us to their spots, and down Ear Hustle memory lane. This episode was scored with music by Earlonne Woods, Antwan Williams…

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10th Anniversary Episode 1:28:53

6M ago1:28:53

1:28:53

Editor’s note: Today’s episode is a reply of our very first podcast episode with guest Glenn Capers published in November 2014. To this day, Glenn is one of our all-time favorite photographers as is this conversation. Sadly, Glenn passed away three years later. He was a brilliant photographer, inspirational teacher and an all around super cool guy.…

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My Understanding of This Place, Part 2 42:00

6M ago42:00

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In the second part of this two-part series, Nigel reveals to Earlonne the final stops in her memory-tour of San Quentin, culminating in an exploration of the prison’s former death row. Thanks to Shaka for speaking with us for this episode. Special thanks to Lt. Guim'Mara Berry for letting Nigel and our inside team explore and record inside East Blo…

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Michael Rababy’s Visual Take on Casino Culture 1:16:48

6M ago1:16:48

1:16:48

In this episode, I share my engaging conversation with photographer, curator, and publisher Michael Rababy about his upcoming book, “CASINOLAND, Tired of Winning.” Set to release on November 5, 2024, in independent bookstores and on Amazon. This work which is the result of a 30-year personal photo project, offers a unique and witty visual perspecti…

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My Understanding of This Place, Part 1 48:49

6M ago48:49

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Nigel — with help from our team inside San Quentin — has been cooking up an episode that her co-host knows nothing about. Without giving too much away, we can tell you that it involves visiting a part of the prison no one on Ear Hustle had seen before … with, of course, a few detours along the way. Part 1 of a two-part series. Special thanks to Lt.…

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Flash on the Street with Johan Jehlbo 1:03:39

7M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

In today’s episode we welcome award-winning Swedish photographer Johan Jelbo. Fresh off his win of the series competition at the first annual Dublin Street Photography Festival, Johan discusses his use of flash photography on the street journey, insights, and future endeavors in the realm of photography. Johan’s love affair with photography began w…

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Election! 46:43

7M ago46:43

46:43

Incarcerated people in California can’t vote, but that doesn't mean they aren’t tracking electoral politics as closely as many of us on the outside are. In this episode, Ear Hustle’s inside team reveals the winner of its San Quentin presidential poll, while the outside team travels to the Central California Women’s Facility to see how people there …

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Discover the Streets at Night with Mr Whisper 58:39

7M ago58:39

58:39

I love night street photography, which is why I was thrilled when Ashley Riffo, our editor, landed an interview with our , Bal Bhatla, aka Mr Whisper who is also the featured photographer in Street Photography Magazine’s October 2024 issue. Recently Ashley and I sat down for a very lively conversation with Bal who is truly a class act. He’s a Londo…

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A Little Streets, a Little Romance, a Little Deception 53:09

7M ago53:09

53:09

Wali was on his way to make a life-altering decision when a book made him reconsider. Shaka’s 40 years on death row were shaped by three books picked out for him by a prison librarian. At three California prisons, books and libraries are thriving. Thank you to everyone who talked to us about books for this episode, including: Lanika, Wendy, Tameka,…

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Comfortable Inside 47:34

8M ago47:34

47:34

It can be hard to admit, but some people are more comfortable inside prison than out. We meet people who keep coming back and people who’ve stopped trying to go home, and ask: Is being “OK” inside prison a failure? Or just healthy adaptation? Thank you to Reese and Jody at the Central California Women’s Facility, and Vincent, Steve, Cowboy, Kelton,…

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Capturing Life’s In-Between Moments with Karlynne Wintels 1:09:29

8M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Our guest this week is Karlynne Wintels who is also the featured photographer in the September 2024 issue of Street Photography Magazine. Originally from the Netherlands, she had been living in Singapore with her family over the past several years. When we spoke to her several weeks ago she was packing to move back to her home country. Karlynne has…

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