Make Your Art.

Making Art and Building Connection

John reflects on the death of his friend Michael Taliadoros, known as Mikey T: a devoted AFC Wimbledon supporter and longtime commentator. Mikey’s remarkable memory, distinctive phrases, and energetic match calls—made with broadcasting partner Rob Cornell—turned football commentary into an art. Though the broadcasts reached a relatively small audience, they helped listeners feel more connected to the team and to one another.

The video presents art as something anyone can make: a way of reshaping the world’s raw materials into something more meaningful or interesting. Art can take many forms, from commentary and writing to cooking, knitting, woodwork, clay, or movement.

Sharing creative work can feel exposing, but its value doesn’t depend on reaching millions. It can matter profoundly to the people who encounter it. Mikey’s work also helped supporters experience AFC Wimbledon as a shared club and a collective memory.

Takeaways

• Make something in whatever form feels natural to you.
• Share it, even when doing so feels vulnerable.
• Measure its value by the connection it creates, not the size of its audience.
• Make time to show appreciation to friends while you can.

Creators and Contributors

• John Green
• Michael Taliadoros (“Mikey T”)
• Rob Cornell

Hank Green is addressed in the video.