Note we spend the first part of our discussion talking about Rod's new book entitled "Things I Found In The Fire." We discuss the Cal men's basketball win over Notre Dame starting at the 12:04 mark.

And you can get your hands on Rod Benson's new book "Things I Found In The Fire" right here: https://zsorryon.wordpress.com/

Summary

In this episode, Rod Benson joins the show to talk about his new book, "Things I Found In The Fire," which chronicles his journey of painting 84 murals over the past year. The discussion explores the emotional impact of art, the creative process, the challenges faced, and the importance of storytelling and community engagement through visual art. We also talk all about Cal's thrilling victory over Notre Dame in men's basketball and discuss the team's promising future.

Takeaways

Rod Benson painted 84 murals over the past year.

Art can evoke emotions and provoke thought.

His new book serves as a visual history of a year.

Community engagement is crucial in art creation.

Rod emphasizes the importance of storytelling in art.

Rod's murals reflect societal changes and challenges.

Art should be accessible and relatable to everyone.

The Cal men's basketball team is showing significant improvement.

The recent game against Notre Dame was a thrilling comeback.

Sports can bring unexpected joy and excitement.

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