Creative Confidants - Exploring and Encouraging the Origins of Creativity
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsMick Thyer and Jason Joel discuss creative icons of the past and speak with present day guests who are willing to share the ups and downs of their creative pursuits. Holding firm in the belief that creativity comes from action, this weekly podcast has already inspired thousands to go out and create.
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Where do we go from here?
October 16, 2019 19:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBThe podcast goes on. But why? We didn't get canceled only to be revived by a network after thousands of passionate fan letters poured in. No one "needs" this podcast. Except for maybe the two guys making it. Well, maybe that's enough for now.
What would happen if you really gave it a 10/10?
October 09, 2019 19:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBEffort. It's the not-so-secret sauce to any creative pursuit. So why can't we give-give-give-give-it all we got every time? Or even most times when we really need to?
Another one from the vault!
October 02, 2019 19:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBAnd by "vault", I mean earlier this year. And really only 4 months ago. I have no idea what we talk about in this one, but if I had to venture a guess, it would include "creativity", "rock n' roll" and "Paul Hogan."
There's No Traffic on the Extra Mile
September 25, 2019 21:34 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBOh hi! Yeah, we still do this. We recorded this episode in May of 2019 and haven't really listened back to it. So let's all discover its contents together! Like Al Pacino's glove box! Wait, that can't be right...
Using Creativity to make Fantasy a Reality
April 30, 2019 19:14 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBGame of Thrones style! AND how creative beings are more likely to gather a box full of tools along the way to mastering their craft.
When Business and Creativity start to Flow together.
April 12, 2019 01:41 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBShakespeare stacked the theater with what the people wanted. Mozart made money not as a composer. Never mind what your passion is...what's your creative business?
Into the Great Wide Open
March 28, 2019 12:30 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBIn his classic song, Tom Petty utters two identical phrases with completely opposing meanings. "The future was wide open" holds as much hope as it does despair. So how do we approach it as creative beings?
The Creativity in the Familiar Surprise
March 14, 2019 20:23 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB"I've got a business idea that no one has ever done before! I've got a song that sounds like nothing you've ever heard! I'm writing a book on the back of my hand!" Good luck! Don't overthink it and definitely make sure your audience doesn't have to.
Elton John and a Fond Farewell
February 27, 2019 20:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWhat do you say about Rocketman? Not enough, that's for sure. So we didn't try too hard. We probably could have tried harder. But we think you'll get the gist of our admiration and fascination with the most unlikely rockstar of all time.
The Kind of Creativity that Start-ups Need
February 14, 2019 03:49All start-ups are creative by definition. But what do some of them need to have to get that edge over the competition. We don't know. But we'll sure as hell talk about it as if we do! Bear with us. We'll get there. It's not in minute 7, but a little patience and you'll see.
Can an Old Dog Teach a Young Dog New Tricks?
January 24, 2019 01:36 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBWhat can Millennials learn from Gen X? Baby Boomers? Are they even listening? As they discover certain areas of expertise they can't simply download, it turns out they are.
The Year in Creativity
January 05, 2019 00:21 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBWe did a lot in 2018. And we documented most of it on our podcast. Here's a fun little recap of where our creative paths took us and where we see them going.
Do you suffer from creative jealousy?
December 17, 2018 20:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIs everyone getting successful without you? Probably not. Have others experienced the kind of success you'd like for yourself? Well...yeah...and you owe them a debt of gratitude for showing you the way (or really, one of the thousands of ways) to your own success.
When Your Creative Breakthrough Happens in Your 50s.
November 16, 2018 19:58 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBWe talk about the lovely article by Ann Dowd as it was published in Glamour magazine. She gives some powerful insight into graceful approach to a success she knew was coming, albeit not for a long, long time. Also, I accidentally deleted last week's episode. So ignore the references to it. -Mick (just kidding, this is Jason)
Origins of Truth in Creativity. What got you started? What keeps you going?
November 02, 2018 17:50 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWe examine the first moments that sent us down our respective creative paths. What were the early signs of wanting to chase down a life full of pursuing creativity. Plus an update on Jason's progression of his TV pilot!
Creative Confidants' Greatest Hits
October 25, 2018 19:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBWe didn't mean to do this. But we ended up with a dense episode of good things to remember in your creative pursuits. So maybe it's just what we needed instead of what we planned. To sum up: Creativity comes to those who do.
So I Have This Idea for a TV Show...
October 19, 2018 16:59 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBHere's a fun one! Jason has an idea for a show he wants to write. Mick has been teaching writers workshops for years now. Can these two confidants hash out a TV show on the podcast? Let's find out!
The benefits and pitfalls of being the creative human.
October 11, 2018 19:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBYou know Caveman Steve, right? Well, now you'll know him and some of his crazy ideas. But one of those ideas might be all it takes to take humanity into the future.
9 Ways to be More Creative in the Next 10 Minutes
October 04, 2018 21:50 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBWe found a thing online and now we're talking about it. Cool?
How Creative Are You?
September 26, 2018 18:14 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBWe jump into a little bit of the science behind genius and reveal 10 questions to answer whether or not you're a creative person. Of course, we already think you are. But this might help convince you as well.
Creativity as a Habit
September 19, 2018 13:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBBreaking down the How, What and Why of your creative pursuits. Where do you start and what do you do? Maybe first answer why you want to do it.
The Oddly Familiar Creativity of Neil Simon
September 12, 2018 16:32 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWe lost, perhaps, the greatest American playwright a little over a week ago. So many careers were launched and forged by the tools that were his words. How did Neil Simon become the greatest comedic playwright of our time? Simple. He tried to do it.
This is 40: A Milestone in Creativity
August 30, 2018 15:30 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBHappy Birthday, Jason. What does the other side of 40 look like when you're chasing your creative pursuits? Time to hang up the spurs? Dismount and pick a new metaphor? As the philosopher once said, "Age ain't nothin but a number."
Aretha Franklin: Creativity that Earned R-E-S-P-E-C-T
August 23, 2018 19:35 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBPaying homage to the Queen of Soul. She earned everything she got and deserved a whole lot more. From two humble guys, here's a little more respect for Aretha Franklin.
Returning to the Creativity of Our Youth
August 16, 2018 19:43 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBAnd by "youth" we mean our twenties. What were you listening to when you were young, dumb and full of boundless optimism? We'll show you ours, if you show us yours... Also, Mick is back. Finally. And we're letting him stay--like the fools we are. We've also started to refer to ourselves using the royal we. Oh, give us a break.
From Space Dogs HQ - Kindling Creativity
July 21, 2018 02:25 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIt's time for a Space Dogs update! Barry and Jason takeover this episode of Creative Confidants to share their successes, shortcomings and exciting opportunities. Once you have your product and seem to be getting it out there, what does it take to really find your audience?
Mick's Back! (And now he's gone again)
June 21, 2018 23:15 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBHe went to some other country, shot a film or something, came back as hot snot and is off to the East Coast. So are we just doing a monthly podcast now? A seasonal podcast? NO!! ...MAYBE!!
Shifting Creativity w/ Josh Covitt
May 16, 2018 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBLong-time friend, sometime co-host and resident U2 expert Josh Covitt joins Jason in the garage for episode #221. We talk about Josh's transition from just being seen as a piece of meat in this town to a director calling the shots. Oh wait, is that where that phrase comes from??
Lonesome Creativity
May 09, 2018 17:36 - 21 minutes - 20 MBWe love collaboration. We praise it, we encourage it and we like to think we live it. But creativity is often a lonely pursuit. And we don't always have someone who shares our vision and our struggles. So what happens when you have to do something all by yourself? This week I explore exactly that--by doing the podcast all by myself.
The Definition of Creativity
April 13, 2018 18:52 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWe did it! We cracked the definition of creativity. And it only took 219 episodes and for Mick to quit the podcast and leave the country. This is (hopefully!) a helpful episode that puts creativity, and what it means to be a creative being, into a digestible morsel. So gobble it up!
Creativity of First Impressions
April 03, 2018 17:45 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBEveryone hated "Hey-Ya" by Outkast when it started testing in markets in 2003. But it went on to be a Grammy Award-winning song and one of the top singles of the year, if not decade. But it nearly died because it was slightly too different. Creativity can be a game of metaphorical inches. So we discuss how to make sure that what you're presenting to the world is the right amount of familiar and fresh.
Rothko: Another Day at the Office (of Creativity)
March 26, 2018 23:28 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIt seems he hated titles. Don't call him an Abstract Expressionist and don't you dare ask what his paintings were titled. Yeah. He'd really hate that we mentioned him on a podcast. "Silence is so accurate." - M.R.
Brendan Fraser and the Creativity of a Second Act
March 14, 2018 23:41 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBHe was punched. He was the punchline. Yet he kept taking shots for the sake of the work until, finally, he was forced to zoom out and look at his life from a safer distance.
Greta Gerwig and Capturing Creativity
March 05, 2018 20:22 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBSo she didn't win-win. But really, she kind of won-won. And we still think the world will quickly become as infatuated with Greta Gerwig as we are. Can she replace Woody Allen? At least one of us really hopes so.
Removing Permission from the Creative Process
February 27, 2018 04:05 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBWhat's the first step in any creative endeavor? Well, if you're like most people, it's self-doubt. If you're human, you fear being criticized, scrutinized and (unfoundedly) ostracized. Creativity always comes with fear. That's why, if you forget about asking permission and just let yourself do something, you'll find yourself already beyond where most of us end up. Pretty easy, huh? Yeah...right.
Digging Creativity
February 10, 2018 00:16 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThe non-harvest parts of creativity aren't necessarily the most rewarding. But is there a way we can get more out of them? Can we look at the digging and the sowing and the mulching and the, well, manure as equally important as the final product (produce?)? Sure. Why not?
How Routine Feeds Creativity
February 01, 2018 19:18 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBRoutine isn't boring, it's essential. We talk about how offloading information and automating processes can help free up your mind for creative pursuits.
How To Win The Day with Creativity
January 24, 2018 20:33 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIf you don't set out to win the day, the day will invariably win. Products, brands and other humans are all designed to capture your attention. So you need to establish a scorecard, create the game and Win the Day. #wintheday
Creativity in Contrast
January 17, 2018 19:29 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBGood morning! Plant seeds. Win the Day. We talk about The Defiant Ones, what it means to plant seeds and where you should be/what you should be doing to get your garden to flourish.
New Year, New You. Same James Franco.
January 02, 2018 01:16 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBHopefully 2018 brings you all the best changes. And in an uncertain future, if there is a North Star that we can navigate the waters of creativity by, it's the shining light of Mr. James Franco. You can might love him. You might hate him. But you have to admit, he's out there doing the work...shipping his art.
Woody and Sam After Cheers
December 20, 2017 16:51 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWhere do you go from one of the biggest TV shows of all time? Anywhere you want...and that's not always a good thing. But you do have the opportunity to build your planet anyway you like.
The Creativity of Carol Burnett and the Genius of Generosity
December 08, 2017 19:29 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe 50th Anniversary of the Carol Burnett Show gave us good reason to discuss one of the greatest performers of all time. What a treat to talk about a true inspiration in both our lives.
Creativity to the End
December 01, 2017 19:38 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBHow to finish the year strong...with special help from the newest American Gladiator, ZAB!
Donovan - The Creativity of the Copyist
November 25, 2017 15:57 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWhen he came on the scene in the '60s, Scottish singer Donovan drew comparisons with Bob Dylan. They had each pulled from the same sources (Woody Guthrie, Celtic Folk, etc) but ended up going in wildly different directions. Here's a good reminder that there's no shame in borrowing some inspiration when you're just getting started.
Roger Corman - The Greatest Filmmaker
November 15, 2017 19:08 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBOh sure...You might feel more comfortable if we were to say that Roger Corman is the "most prolific filmmaker" but, then, isn't that pretty great? Isn't it GREAT to make over 400 movies and do what you love for 70+ years? Sounds pretty great to us. Sounds to us like Roger Corman might be one of the greatest creative beings (katie) we've ever discussed on this podcast.
Compromising Creativity - How to Deal With Creative People
November 09, 2017 00:57 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBYou know the type, creative, impulsive, opinionated...just like you! But, you know, with their own ideas on how things should work. So how do you collaborate with creative beings?
Curveballs of Creativity
October 23, 2017 17:40 - 36 minutes - 33 MBShould you be waiting for your pitch? Or swinging away? Creative curveballs come your way every day, so we'll talk about how you know which ones you should watch go by and which ones are the ones to knock out of the park.
Hugh Hefner - Creative Genius? or Lecherous Opportunist?
October 06, 2017 17:17 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWhen you're one of the most polarizing characters of the last 60 years, you're doing something...right? What did Hugh Hefner actually do and what gave him the right to start a sexual revolution?
EPISODE 200!
September 29, 2017 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBWe made it! Where are we? What's in a milestone and how long should you reflect on any given accomplishment? For us, it really feels like we're just beginning. But we have changed. Listen to find out how.
The Creativity of Traveling Out of Your Comfort Zone.
September 22, 2017 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBMichael Thyer 2.0 in the Aussie-lovin' house! You guys have to hear about this dudes latest update. He's a feature film director! Listen back to episode 1--something and hear him lay out the dream that is coming true before all of our eyes. Well, your ears, I guess.