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Jan 13
48m 53s

Zachary Quinto

Evan Ross Katz
About this episode

Evan Ross Katz chats with actor and producer ZACHARY QUINTO (of BRILLIANT MINDS) as he contemplates existential threats to art, his relationship with criticism, and practicing non-attachment. No softball topics here! Lighter topics include Zachary’s new favorite music, theater productions, and love for Pittsburgh. 


Host: Evan Ross Katz

Producer: Sophia Asmuth 


Show links: 

Evan Ross Katz on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/evanrosskatz/

Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/@ShutUpEvan 


CHAPTERS

(00:00) – Intro 

(3:00) – Favorite music

(6:30) – The state of art, theater, and Broadway

(13:00) – Criticism in art

(21:00) – A celebrity’s voice in politics and culture

(35:00) – Brilliant Minds

(41:00) – Zachary’s inspiration 



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