What does it mean to build creative community in the shadow of big tech? In this episode, musical artist Kid Lightbulbs joins Malmborg Report to share the story behind Threads on My Art, a 13-artist cover album that began as a joke on Threads and grew into a fully realized collaborative release.

Thousands of truckers are misclassified as independent contractors, bearing all the risks of running a business without the rewards. In this episode, labor organizer Kyle Pettis of the American Communist Party joins Malmborg Report to break down the fight for drayage drivers’ rights at Port Newark and beyond.

What does it take to grow as an artist both musically and personally? In this episode, singer-songwriter and music educator Kathryn Jeanette joins Malmborg Report to share her journey through music, creativity, and self-discovery.

The internet is constantly rewriting history, but who decides what stories get told and which voices are erased? Video artist and media theorist Michael Chernoff joins Malmborg Report to break down the digital landscape. Drawing from media archaeology, he explains how older technologies still shape modern systems. He and John discuss the role of film, the internet, and social media in shaping what gets seen, preserved, or forgotten.

What happens after a viral moment? In this episode, John Malmborg breaks down how a single Reddit post gave Malmborg Report a major boost—and why virality alone isn’t the goal. He reflects on the lessons from his first month of building an independent media platform, the temptation to chase viral moments, and the challenges of staying consistent while working a full-time job.

In this episode, John Malmborg speaks with musician Caleb Jerome Morales about the economic realities of independent music and the challenges of sustaining a creative career. Morales shares his journey juggling live performances, recording, and breaking into sync licensing while navigating the financial instability of gig work. They discuss how independent musicians face unpredictable income and exploitative systems.

In this episode, John Malmborg speaks with Owen Gilroy, a fellow Amazon worker, musician, and labor organizer, about the intersection of creativity and workplace organizing. Gilroy shares his journey—from a strong musical upbringing to confronting the realities of warehouse labor and the fight for worker power.

In this episode, John Malmborg speaks with Nik Moran, an Amazon worker and labor advocate, about the realities of organizing in one of the world’s largest corporations. Moran shares his journey—from growing up in diverse environments to working inside Amazon and confronting the harsh realities of warehouse life.

What happens when an app decides your fate? Host John Malmborg sits down with Avi Tachna-Fram, a labor organizer on the front lines of the fight to unionize Amazon. Together, they unpack Amazon’s exploitative tactics—mass layoffs delivered through app logouts, the use of seasonal contracts to dodge worker benefits, and the dangerous conditions putting employees at risk.

In this trailer episode, John Malmborg introduces his new DIY podcast—a space for raw, unfiltered conversations about creativity, music, art, and the critical issues shaping our world.