Helen Kennedy, known as ZazzCorp, is a Connecticut-based illustrator and gig poster artist recognized for her work with Pearl Jam, Billy Strings, Dead & Company, and other major touring acts rooted in modern psychedelic and hand-drawn aesthetics.

This episode explores her path from teaching art and parking-lot merch to full-time poster work, the role of failure in developing a personal visual language, and why imperfection and process still matter. Helen discusses recent Pearl Jam posters, the Grateful Dead’s lasting influence on poster culture.

Check out Helen Kennedy’s work: zazzcorp.com | IG: @zazzcorp

⸻

Hosted by Erica and Mike | IG: @postersineverydirection

Best of the Tour Podcast is presented by Invisible Industries LLC | invisible-industries.com

⸻

More episodes + updates: bestofthetour.com

⸻

LEGAL NOTICE

Views expressed by hosts and guests are their own. All trademarks, images, and artwork remain the property of their respective owners and are shown for identification, commentary, criticism, or review under U.S. fair use law (17 U.S.C. §107). No copyright infringement intended. No endorsement or affiliation implied. BEST OF THE TOUR is a trademark of Invisible Industries LLC. © MMXXVI. All rights reserved worldwide.

Florida-based illustrator and gig poster artist Nathaniel Deas, known as Bourbon Sunday, is a recognized for highly detailed, narrative-driven posters for bands including Goose, Dead & Company, 311, Billy Strings, and Umphrey’s McGee.

In this episode, Nathaniel breaks down how deep band research, venue context, and hidden references shape his work, from the Goose KettleHouse dragon poster to Dead & Company Red Rocks pieces and the Billy Strings Rocket City baseball card design. He discusses the creative turning point that reshaped his workflow, the role of poster shows in artistic growth, and why human-made art and lived experience still matter in a collector-driven culture.

Check out Nathaniel’s work:

bourbonsundayart.com | IG: @bourbonsunday

⸻

Hosted by Erica and Mike | IG: @postersineverydirection

Best of the Tour Podcast is presented by Invisible Industries LLC | invisible-industries.com

⸻

More episodes + updates: bestofthetour.com

⸻

LEGAL NOTICE

Views expressed by hosts and guests are their own. All trademarks, images, and artwork remain the property of their respective owners and are shown for identification, commentary, criticism, or review under U.S. fair use law (17 U.S.C. §107). No copyright infringement intended. No endorsement or affiliation implied. BEST OF THE TOUR is a trademark of Invisible Industries LLC. © MMXXVI. All rights reserved worldwide.

Toronto illustrator Tiffany Chin joins the show to discuss her psychedelic, 60s and 70s-inspired poster work for artists including Goose, Fish, Ween, Mount Joy and more. Known for bold color, surreal detail and a distinct visual fingerprint.

Check out Tiffany’s work: twkchin.com | IG: @twkchin

⸻

Hosted by Erica and Mike | IG: @postersineverydirection

Best of the Tour Podcast is presented by Invisible Industries LLC | invisible-industries.com

⸻

More episodes + updates: bestofthetour.com

⸻

LEGAL NOTICE

Views expressed by hosts and guests are their own. All trademarks, images, and artwork remain the property of their respective owners and are shown for identification, commentary, criticism, or review under U.S. fair use law (17 U.S.C. §107). No copyright infringement intended. No endorsement or affiliation implied. BEST OF THE TOUR is a trademark of Invisible Industries LLC. © MMXXV. All rights reserved worldwide.