The Subtle Forces Podcast
Artist Anja Notanja explores a different “subtle force” through essays, interviews and experiments.
Episodes

Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
29 min
Anja meets artist Lillian Supanich and talks mascots, taxidermy, toys and paintings.

Aug 7, 2025

Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025
28 min
Anja talks with Harper Martel about writing, stripes, George Washington, the Beatles, writing books and more. @414streetpoet

Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
28 min
Anja asks Amel Windom about guitar and life. More Amel music here: https://www.youtube.com/@jutengaiofficial

Jul 10, 2025
Jul 10, 2025
28 min
Anja interviews the latest addition to Milwaukee's typewriter poetry scene, Van Rung. Click here for more Van Rung-ness.

Jul 3, 2025

Jun 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025
28 min
Anja interviews artist-activist Hapto, designer of the Milwaukee Art Car.
This episode is part of the new Subtle Forces production: "Anja Notanja Asks," consisting of art and culture interviews with inspiring creators. Expect unexpected questions and always a fun art assignment for listeners to try.
Each of these weekly episodes will appear both here and on Riverwest Radio 104.1fm WXRW in Milwaukee. The Subtle Forces will continue to be released sporadically.

Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025
28 min
In which Anja asks author Becky Franzel about her new book "Ohhh. Okay. I Think I Get It Now." Link to order a copy here.
This episode is part of the new Subtle Forces production: "Anja Notanja Asks," consisting of art and culture interviews with inspiring creators. Expect unexpected questions and always a fun art assignment for listeners to try.
Each of these weekly episodes will appear both here and on Riverwest Radio 104.1fm WXRW in Milwaukee. The Subtle Forces will continue to be released sporadically.

May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025
29 min
In which Anja reveals the two kinds of people in a basement with her brother Anton and drummer Brock Gourlie.
COMING SOON: "Anja Notanja Asks," an arts and culture show on Riverwest Radio WXRW-LP Milwaukee 104.1fm every Thursday 5:30pm CST starting June 19th.

Apr 4, 2025
Apr 4, 2025
29 min
In her pursuit of specialness, Anja is forced to answer "WHAT IS THE OPPOSITE OF FEAR?"










