Michael deMeng's Junk and Disorderly Art Podcast
Junk and Disorderly is your backstage pass to the wild, weird, and wonderful world of assemblage art! Hosted by Michael deMeng, a globe-trotting artist known for turning found objects into extraordinary creations, this podcast dives deep into the art of transforming the forgotten into the unforgettable. Each episode explores the stories, inspirations, and occasional mishaps behind Michael’s work, alongside interviews with fellow artists, collectors, and creative oddballs from all walks of life. With a mix of humor, heartfelt musings, and plenty of artistic anarchy, Junk and Disorderly invites you to embrace the chaos and find beauty in the discarded. Whether you’re an artist, a maker, or just love a good dumpster dive tale, this podcast will leave you inspired and itching to rummage for your next masterpiece.
You can also check out his early podcast Strange Tales of Myth and Magic: this is a journey with Michael deMeng into the realm of legend and lore. Michael explores various tales from around the world that have inspired his art.
Michael deMeng's Junk and Disorderly Art Podcast
Christmas at the Movies Part One: When Adults Run the Show
This week, Michael deMeng welcomes special guest Gary Warren Niebuhr for a deep dive into three of Gary’s favorite holiday films: Xmas in Connecticut, White Christmas, and It’s a Wonderful Life.
These aren’t kid-focused Christmas capers—this trio is pure classic Hollywood, where adults juggle romance, identity crises, wartime memories, career chaos, and one very stressed-out angel trying to earn his wings. Michael and Gary unpack why these films still sparkle, how they shaped the modern idea of a “holiday classic,” and what makes grown-up Christmas stories hit differently.
This is Part One of a festive two-parter.
Next week, Michael returns solo with his picks—Christmas movies where the kids take center stage.
Curl up with something warm, cue the black-and-white glow, and enjoy a holiday hangout with a guest who knows his classics.
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