In episode 930 of Bad at Sports, artist Antonio Darden discusses his recent installation *Last One Left*, featuring a grey alien on an autopsy table as a surrogate for personal grief after losing his mother, brother, and father. He explains how humor, conspiracy culture, and pop references help translate trauma into a form that audiences can engage with without being overwhelmed. Darden also details a recent black‑out theater performance that fuses wrestling mythology, Atlanta rap, gospel, and cinematic tropes to mirror the density of memory. The conversation closes with his reflections on fatherhood and preserving a family archive of stories and objects.
In this episode of Bad at Sports, host Duncan McKenzie chats with artist Robert Burnier about his recent experimental show at Andrew Rafis' gallery, which blends drawing, metalwork, and performance. Burnier explains how his practice uses twisted metal and vibrant...