Spiral Out Podcast

Kristopher West

Booking Overview

An arts-focused interview show about the struggles, obsessions, and creative processes behind meaningful work, typically featuring artists, musicians, filmmakers, visual-effects designers, and other distinctive creative figures. Credible pitches include established or emerging visual artists, poster designers, musicians, filmmakers, and subject-matter experts with a compelling connection to art or music; booking difficulty is medium because a recognizable body of work or unusual creative story appears valuable, though the show is not limited to top-tier celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 50

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 3.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 497 subscribers

Instagram: 720 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kriswest222@gmail.com

kris@spiraloutnetwork.com

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Host

Kristopher West - Podcast host and creative professional focused on the stories, processes, and personal experiences behind art, music, film, and other creative work.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Working artists, musicians, filmmakers, visual-effects professionals, designers, or specialists with a distinctive connection to creative culture and a compelling personal or professional story.

Required Achievements:

Notable body of creative work, Professional credits in art, music, film, design, or visual effects

Recent Guest Discussions

Jesse Stonewood - The Physical And Mental Demands Of A 1,000-mile Run, Discipline, Obsession, And The Personal Meaning Of Live Music.

Chet Zar - Dark Art, Creature Design, Visual Effects, Shadow Work, Authenticity, Artificial Intelligence, And The Future Of Artistic Expression.

Melody McPherson - Fan-community Support, The Tool Army Ambassador Role, Fan Engagement, And Memorable Interactions With TOOL Supporters.

Ryan Besch - Printmaking, Poster Art, Artistic Style, Traditional And Digital Techniques, Music-related Design, Persistence, And Building A Lasting Body Of Work.

Recent Topics

Art, Visual Arts, Poster Art, Dark Art, Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Spiral Out Podcast

The Patient Runner, Jesse Stonewood - Spiral Out Podcast

September 25, 2026

What would you do to hear one song live?@thepatientrunner Jesse Stonewood is running 1,000 miles in four months with one goal: to hear @toolmusic play “Lateralus.”On this episode of the @spiral_out_pod, Jesse talks about where the idea came from, what 1,000 miles is doing to him physically and mentally, his connection to TOOL, and why hearing “Lateralus” live became something worth chasing this far.The miles. The pain. The discipline. The obsession.Will 1,000 miles be enough to bring “Lateral...

Seth Shotak Astronomer - Spiral Out Podcast

July 21, 2026

Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute and co-host of Big Picture Science, joins Spiral Out to discuss the scientific search for extraterrestrial intelligence.We talk about how researchers separate credible evidence from speculation, strange signals, radio interference, AI-assisted searches, machine civilizations, science fiction, alien art, and whether humanity’s search for life reflects our fear of being alone.Seth Shostak: seti.org/people/seth-shostakSETI Institute: seti.org...

Spiral Out Podcast - Chet Zar

July 09, 2026

Chet Zar joins Spiral Out Podcast for a conversation about dark art, monsters, special effects, Tool, Guillermo del Toro, Clive Barker, AI, shadow work, and the future of real artistic expression.Chet talks about his path from creature design and visual effects into fine art, the emotional weight behind his monster paintings, and why authenticity still matters in a world trying to automate creativity.Follow Chet Zar:chetzar.comInstagram: @chetzarDark Art Society: darkartsociety.comInstagram: ...

Frequently asked questions

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Spiral Out Podcast

How do I get in touch with Spiral Out Podcast?

Spiral Out Podcast is hosted by Kristopher West. Its publicly listed emails are kriswest222@gmail.com and kris@spiraloutnetwork.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Spiral Out Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Spiral Out Podcast: kriswest222@gmail.com and kris@spiraloutnetwork.com.

How many listeners does Spiral Out Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Spiral Out Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Spiral Out Podcast?

Spiral Out Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Working artists, musicians, filmmakers, visual-effects professionals, designers, or specialists with a distinctive connection to creative culture and a compelling personal or professional story. Common among recent guests: Notable body of creative work; Professional credits in art, music, film, design, or visual effects. Recent guests include Jesse Stonewood, Chet Zar, and Melody McPherson.

How hard is it to get booked on Spiral Out Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Spiral Out Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Visual Arts, Poster Art, Dark Art, and Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kriswest222@gmail.com

kris@spiraloutnetwork.com

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