Episodes: 167
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 76.5k subscribers
Instagram: 110.0k followers
Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data
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Matt Jacob - Matt Jacob is the host of The MOOD Podcast, a long-form conversation series exploring photography, creativity, identity, and the artistic life.
Richard Sharum - Documentary Photography, Ethics, Empathy, Photographing Violence And Death, Depression, Access, The Economics Of Photographic Work, And His American Homicide Book Project.
Shana Lopes - Museum Acquisitions, Curatorial Practice, Photography Exhibitions And Photobooks, Portfolio Reviews, Artist Statements, Emerging Photographers, Documentary Photography, And Trends In Museum Photography.
Feeling Like a Fraud Doesn’t Make You One, Says Photographer Emiliano Zúñiga Hernández
October 29, 2026
In this episode I’m joined by Emiliano Zúñiga Hernández, a Costa Rican photographer whose photobook Paraíso, published by Trespasser in 2023, grew out of one of the hardest chapters of his life. We talk about the healing community he helped to build in the hills of Costa Rica, how it fell apart, and how photography gave him his purpose back when depression had taken it away. Emiliano opens up about feeling like a fraud, the question at the Chico Review that changed how he saw his own work, an...
What If a Photographer’s Fear of Failure Isn’t Fear at All? Psychologist Zahra Ciardi Explains
October 22, 2026
I'm joined again by Zahra Ciardi, a registered psychologist and the founder of Ascendant Bali, for a second conversation about the psychology behind photography and creativity. We talk about what happens when a photographer's identity becomes fused with their work, and why that turns making, editing, sharing and feedback into a constant threat. We also talk about how to hold a sense of self that is clear but flexible. Zahra explains the difference between creating from the wound and...
Q&A: Why Your Photos Might Feel Stagnant (And How to Fix It) - Moments of Mood, 4.2
October 15, 2026
This is a Q&A with questions sent in by photographers from my community. I answer whether your audience needs to understand your photography, if a project shot in a few days can have real depth, how to deal with perfectionism, the small steps behind my own work that nobody saw, and what to do when your work feels stagnant. If your photography feels stuck or you can’t say what it’s about, some of these answers might help.Message me, leave a comment and join in the conversation!Support the ...
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The MOOD Podcast is hosted by Matt Jacob. Its publicly listed email is hello@themoodpodcast.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.
The publicly listed email for The MOOD Podcast: hello@themoodpodcast.com.
Podseeker estimates The MOOD Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
The MOOD Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established photographers, filmmakers, museum or gallery curators, arts scholars, and creative practitioners with substantial bodies of work, published books, exhibitions, institutional roles, or distinctive expertise in artistic practice. Common among recent guests: Published photobooks or major creative projects; Museum, gallery, or institutional appointments; Exhibitions, portfolio reviews, or curatorial work. Recent guests include Richard Sharum and Shana Lopes.
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