The Playing Possum Podcast
Playing Possum Collective is the brain-child of three queer-identified visual artists, Kacey Montgomery, a photographer and multimedia artist, Katherine Edmonds, a woodworker, designer, and educator, and Jamey Hudnall, a painter. The collective’s name comes from the phrase “playing possum,” which echoes our mission statement: Helping creatives be creative when you feel like playing dead. Specifically, the phrase means to pretend to be asleep or deceased when threatened, and at times, as creatives, we desire to hide our work and ourselves, to not be seen by the world out of fear and anxiety. This reflex to creative output creates roadblocks that inhibit production, connection, success, and general well-being. The three of us have bonded over this universal struggle and desire to develop a space of support and conversation to discuss these struggles openly with other creatives. As visual artists, we know how important it is to tell your story and share your work, and we believe that in supporting others, this project will also help us avoid playing dead and continue working to share our own stories.
Episodes
July 1, 2025
Playing Possum Podcast
Pride-isode 9: Truth or Possum: A Game of Revelations.
Keywords
Pride, LGBTQ+, art, queerness, personal stories, community, creativity, identity, protest, self-expression
Summary
In this lively conversation, the hosts celebrate Pride Month, sharing personal experiences and reflections on their identities. They discuss their experiences at Pride events, the importance of visibility in the ...
Watch Kat's artist video on our YouTube!
In this episode, Kat and Kacey explore the complexities of creativity, collaboration, and self-perception. They discuss the surreal nature of dreams, the challenges of creative projects, and the importance of storytelling in art. The conversation delves into the dynamics of gender in creative fields, the sacrifices artists make, and the journey towards self-acceptance. Ultimately, they emp...
May 27, 2025
Playing Possum Podcast
Episode 8: Wringing Out the Shame Sponge with Forrest Johnson
Keywords
Skateboarding, fashion, crushes, creativity, identity, DIY, comics, podcast, Forrest Johnson, makerspace, woodworking, community, creativity, perfectionism, decolonization, self-expression, art, personal growth, rejection, skill development, self-expression, emotional boundaries, shame, artistic journey
Summary
In this c...
May 15, 2025
Playing Possum Podcast
Mini Episode 4: Just Jamey
Keywords
art, identity, self-discovery, grief, family, legacy, creativity, love, personal journey, podcast
Summary
In this episode, Jamey from the Playing Possum Collective shares a personal narrative reflecting on his journey as an artist, the struggles with identity, the impact of grief, and the importance of family connections. He reads excerpts from his wr...
Summary
In this engaging conversation, Kat and Kacey are joined by Duncan Ellinwood to explore the intersections of baking, woodworking, and community. Duncan shares his journey from baking to chair making, emphasizing the importance of ambid...
Check out Tori’s work!
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Summary
In this engaging conversation, Tori Tinsley shares her artistic journey, exploring the personal themes that shape her work. The discussion delves into the challenges and benefits of working from home, the emotional depth of Tori's art...
February 24, 2025
Playing Possum Podcast
Mini - Episode 4: Deep Dark Creepy Soul
Jamey’s latest essay, Milepost 13: Moon River Cha Cha is available to enjoy now!
Kat’s writing Power of Pride: is available on their website.
SummaryIn this engaging mini-sode, Kat Edmonds and Jamey Hudnall explore their personal journeys in art and creativity, discussing the emotional challenges and triumphs that come with sharing personal wor...
February 10, 2025
Playing Possum Podcast
Episode 4: The Albatross
"I think this table is like a mirror of my life." -Kat
Summary:In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss various personal updates, including weather conditions and community reactions, as well as Kacey's acceptance into Portland State University. They delve into the theme of procrastination, exploring its impact on creativity and the challenges of sharing...
Hosts Kacey and Jamey (Kat is on vacation) welcome film photography duo, Lisa Tang Liu and J. David Tabor, onto the podcast to chat about their project, Alchemy of the Unknowns. In the episode, we learn about Lisa and Dave as individual artists and their experience collaborating remotely on a double-exposure film project from Boston and Phoenix. We learn about Holga cameras, the importance of networking, and getting obsessed with g...
January 14th, 2025
Playing Possum Podcast
Mini-sode 2: Problematic Raisins
In this engaging conversation, hosts Katherine Edmonds and Kacey Montgomery explore the themes of creativity, vulnerability, and the insights of music producer Rick Rubin and his new book on creativity. They also discuss bagel preferences and problematic raisins. Other themes include the importance of emotional expression in art, the various stages of th...
December 31st, 2024
Playing Possum Podcast
Episode 2: Starting Something New
In Episode 2, the possums, Kacey, Katherine and Jamey discuss starting something new! We discuss the trials and tribulations of recording our first episode. All the feelings that came up putting out the podcast. One of the failed attempts, Katherine just recorded herself only, so it's just 45 minutes of her agreeing with no one!
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Mini-sode 1 is here! Kat and Kacey hop into the studio to talk creative updates, western music, and self-actualization through developing your voice and skills.
Call to arms: Start taking up space in your craft. Don't wait to have all the necessary skills. You have to start somewhere!
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Welcome to the first episode of the Playing Possum Podcast by Playing Possum Collective, a group of friends and artists that aim to inspire and motivate other artists to stop playing dead, dust off that possum musk, and create and share their art with the world!
Be sure to subscribe to the channel to stay up-to-date with the most recent episodes. And get involved by following the Possums on Instagram @playing.possum.collective.
Dust off that musk and make some art!
We are the Playing Possum Podcast, a group of friends and artists that are creating a supportive community for fellow artists. We will talk about the struggles of showcasing work, creative processes, and interviews with professional artists and how they navigate the market.
Learn more about Playing Possum Collective at www.playingpossumcollective.com.
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