Creative InSanity
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -'Creative InSanity' is a podcast with the sole purpose of fueling creative minds. Hosted by Srvent (Spencer Richard), who is a rap artist, producer, author, and filmmaker, his aim is to have entertaining and insightful conversations with creative people of various disciplines. From novelists to big screen actors, songwriters to costume designers, and everything in between, these conversations are here to inspire his listeners to stay in the zone, stay sane, and grow into the artists they're meant to be.
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Artists Vs. Money (Round 2) | Michael Rosmer & Kevin Rosmer | S2.Ep8
June 03, 2024 04:27 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBMichael and Kevin Rosmer are brothers, both have been on the podcast before as individuals. Michael is a financial expert and business entrepreneur, known as Offshore Citizen. Kevin Rosmer is the lead singer of Professional Help, and also a filmmaker and actor. This time we bring them together to discuss finances, artist integrity, branding, and why movies are like sex.
The Power of Cinematography | Sam Reid | S2.Ep7
January 16, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBFrom an early age, Sam Reid's profound love for cinema has driven him towards a remarkable career in filmmaking. As an accomplished Director of Photography and editor with over 10 years experience, his talent for visual storytelling and his cooperative spirit have made him a sought-after cinematographer, both in Edmonton and across Alberta. Throughout his career, Sam has left a lasting mark on diverse projects, working with exceptional companies including Paramount, CBC, Global, Junos and ot...
Artists Vs. Money | Michael Rosmer | S2.Ep6
December 01, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBLord Michael Rosmer is a true Renascence man. From humble beginnings growing up in rural Canada to Dubai where he now lives half the year and travels across the globe during the other half. He fits the phrase "the secret to the person who is universally interesting is that they are universally interested". From an early age he developed a love of fantasy books from listening to his Grandma read to him. He studied card magic and published numerous books on techniques that he's developed. He h...
Build a Team, Get it Done | Brandon Rhiness | S2.Ep5
October 01, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBBrandon Rhiness is a prolific writer and filmmaker from Edmonton, Alberta. He's known for the movies Hot Box and Grotesque. He's also written several comic books including Ghoul Squad and The Boy with a Balloon for a Head, and the horror novel The Man in the Box. Follow him on Instagram here.
Creativity through Discipline | Kenny Bhullar | S2.Ep4
July 26, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBKenny Bhullar is a first-degree blackbelt in tae kwon do, who has fought in MMA and kickboxing, and traveled the world competing in jiujitsu, before coming home and founding the Bravé MMA and Fitness Academy. Kenny’s story is one of discovery and growth through struggle, but also defeat. His love for what he does is contagious and made for an amazing conversation. Find him on Instagram here.
What happened to Creative InSanity?
September 12, 2022 20:47 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBAn update for my listeners for where I've been, where I'm at now, and where I'm going with the podcast. 🔴 SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/srvent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/srvent_king... 🔴 MUSIC Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WOJS... Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/srv... 🔴 WEBSITE https://www.srvent.com 🔴 SUPPORT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/srvent PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/srvent
S2.EP3 | Mind and Body | Graham Robinson
November 04, 2021 02:19 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBGraham Robinson is a Toronto based illustrator and fine artist whose perspective seems to me rather sane, fascinating, and whole. Much of his artwork maintains a unifying theme around canoes, fish, journeys, and surrealism. It is exceptional. We discuss a great many artsy as well as addiction, becoming a man, exercise, and the role of using your body when it comes to these heady, intellectual pursuits us artists often find ourselves ensconced in. Follow him on IG here.
S2.EP3 | Mind and Body | Graham Robinson
November 04, 2021 02:19 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBGraham Robinson is a Toronto based illustrator and fine artist whose perspective seems to me rather sane, fascinating, and whole. Much of his artwork maintains a unifying theme around canoes, fish, journeys, and surrealism. It is exceptional. We discuss a great many artsy as well as addiction, becoming a man, exercise, and the role of using your body when it comes to these heady, intellectual pursuits us artists often find ourselves ensconced in. Follow him on IG here.
Mind and Body | Graham Robinson | S2.Ep3
November 04, 2021 02:19 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBGraham Robinson is a Toronto based illustrator and fine artist whose perspective seems to me rather sane, fascinating, and whole. Much of his artwork maintains a unifying theme around canoes, fish, journeys, and surrealism. It is exceptional. We discuss a great many artsy-fartsy things as well as addiction, becoming a man, exercise, and the role of using your body when it comes to these heady, intellectual pursuits us artists often find ourselves ensconced in. Follow him on IG here.
The Healing Power of Singing | Emm Gryner | S2.Ep2
October 20, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBEmm Gryner is a Canadian singer/songwriter, and now author. Her new book, The Healing Power of Singing, is a delightful journey of 25 steps filled with fascinating insight from her life—from getting a record deal and later ditching the music industry, to single parenting and touring as a singer with the late and great David Bowie. She even collaborated with astronaut Chris Hadfield on his famous cover of “Space Oddity”, the song that made history as the first music video filmed in outer spac...
S2.EP2 | The Healing Power of Singing | Emm Gryner
October 20, 2021 01:30 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBEmm Gryner is a Canadian singer/songwriter, and now author. Her new book, The Healing Power of Singing, is a delightful journey of 25 steps filled with fascinating insight from her life—from getting a record deal and later ditching the music industry, to single parenting and touring as a singer with the late and great David Bowie. She even collaborated with astronaut Chris Hadfield on his famous cover of “Space Oddity”, the song that made history as the first music video filmed in outer spac...
S2.EP1 | The Natural Artist | Cesar Santos
October 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBCesar Santos is a world class painter and illustrator, perhaps best known for his incredible ability in portraiture. Born in Cuba and later raised in the United States, he now resides in Italy with his wonderful wife, Valentina. To see his work is to be amazed. His highly instructive and insightful YouTube videos showcase his process and bring his audience along what I consider a most riveting artistic journey. That he has over 150,000 subscribers means I’m not the only one who thinks that. ...
The Natural Artist | Cesar Santos | S2.EP1
October 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBCesar Santos is a world class painter and illustrator, perhaps best known for his incredible ability in portraiture. Born in Cuba and later raised in the United States, he now resides in Italy with his wonderful wife, Valentina. To see his work is to be amazed. His highly instructive and insightful YouTube videos showcase his process and bring his audience along what I consider a most riveting artistic journey. That he has over 150,000 subscribers means I’m not the only one who thinks that. ...
#24 - Juliette Fogra - What makes you an Artist?
July 10, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBJuliette Fogra is a Brooklyn based illustrator, designer, and maker of fine art. Her artwork is inexplicably profound and strikes a very raw chord with me. She’s one of those people who make art that stares back at you. In this conversation we discuss what it takes to actually be an “Artist”, the nature of art, life as art, and we confront many orthodox maxims around creativity in thoughtfully circuitous and reflective ways. Follow Juliette on Instagram. Check out her website.
What makes you an Artist? | Juliette Fogra | S1.Ep24
July 10, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBJuliette Fogra is a Brooklyn based illustrator, designer, and maker of fine art. Her artwork is inexplicably profound and strikes a very raw chord with me. She’s one of those people who make art that stares back at you. In this conversation we discuss what it takes to actually be an “Artist”, the nature of art, life as art, and we confront many orthodox maxims around creativity in thoughtfully circuitous and reflective ways. Follow Juliette on Instagram. Check out her website.
#23 - Jax Delisle - Social Media: Friend or Foe?
June 24, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBJax Delisle is a diverse creative, a media entrepreneur, and advocate for small business. She lives in my hometown of Hinton, Alberta, as the head of her company, ‘JD Consulting’. She’s also the writer of a well-known recipe blog called “Cooking with Jax” and her recipes have gone viral. We sat down in my studio to discuss marketing and creative work through the lens of a small town, the pitfalls, strengths, and challenges. She shares her experience as a professional in the social media stra...
Social Media: Friend or Foe? | Jax Delisle | S1.Ep23
June 24, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBJax Delisle is a diverse creative, a media entrepreneur, and advocate for small business. She lives in my hometown of Hinton, Alberta, as the head of her company, ‘JD Consulting’. She’s also the writer of a well-known recipe blog called “Cooking with Jax” and her recipes have gone viral. We sat down in my studio to discuss marketing and creative work through the lens of a small town, the pitfalls, strengths, and challenges. She shares her experience as a professional in the social media stra...
Acting and the Mystery of Emotion | Halee Pierog | S1.Ep22
June 03, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBHalee Pierog is a very fine actor currently based in my own small town of Edson, Alberta. She’s not only been cast in the lead role for my upcoming music video (“Her Smile”), she has immense talent and diverse experience in both theatre and short film. I found this conversation to be equal parts fascinating and refreshing. We not only talk about the art of acting, channeling emotions, being an introvert, but also about being an actor in Alberta, and all the challenges that come with it. Acti...
#22 - Halee Pierog - Acting and the Mystery of Emotion
June 03, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBHalee Pierog is a very fine actor currently based in my own small town of Edson, Alberta. She’s not only been cast in the lead role for my upcoming music video (“Her Smile”), she has immense talent and diverse experience in both theatre and short film. I found this conversation to be equal parts fascinating and refreshing. We not only talk about the art of acting, channeling emotions, being an introvert, but also about being an actor in Alberta, and all the challenges that come with it. Acti...
Representing Film and Literature | Eric Myers | S1.Ep21
May 20, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBEric Myers is a New York-based literary agent who has had a long vibrant career in not only books, but film. He has been representing authors for over a decade, but prior to that he worked behind-the-scenes as a publicist for many well-known films including Julie & Julia, Zoolander, Shaft, Fatal Attraction, Regarding Henry, and more. He is also the author of three art-deco books published by St. Martin’s Press. As a literary agent, he represents award winners, thrillers, memoirs, young adult...
#21 - Eric Myers - Representing Film and Literature
May 20, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBEric Myers is a New York-based literary agent who has had a long vibrant career in not only books, but film. He has been representing authors for over a decade, but prior to that he worked behind-the-scenes as a publicist for many well-known films including Julie & Julia, Zoolander, Shaft, Fatal Attraction, Regarding Henry, and more. He is also the author of three art-deco books published by St. Martin’s Press. As a literary agent, he represents award winners, thrillers, memoirs, young adult...
#20 - Tammy Peterson - Gratitude and Humility
May 13, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBTammy Peterson is an artist based in Ontario well known as the beloved wife of Jordan B. Peterson, a man who is perhaps the western world’s most influential intellectual of our time. Tammy’s perspective on creativity, sanity, and spirituality is truly insightful and worthy of note. We ruminate on the difference between wanting and needing to make art, on raising children and balancing life around your passion, the role of humility, gratitude, and beauty, and what her recent brush with death ...
Gratitude and Humility | Tammy Peterson | S1.Ep20
May 13, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBTammy Peterson is an artist based in Ontario well known as the beloved wife of Jordan B. Peterson, a man who is perhaps the western world’s most influential intellectual of our time. Tammy’s perspective on creativity, sanity, and spirituality is truly insightful and worthy of note. We ruminate on the difference between wanting and needing to make art, on raising children and balancing life around your passion, the role of humility, gratitude, and beauty, and what her recent brush with death ...
#19 - Ben Wallace - Purpose and Marketing
May 08, 2021 18:52 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBBen Wallace is a professional marketer from the UK who works for both Mikhaila and Jordan Peterson—two very well-known public figures. He is also a podcaster (Ben’s Learning Lounge), an aspiring comedian, and all-around creative guy. We talk about his personal battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and how he managed to still get his Degree at Lancaster despite it, how he stumbled into working for the Petersons, and the overall importance of having a life’s purpose, among many other topics.
Purpose and Marketing | Ben Wallace | S1.Ep19
May 08, 2021 18:52 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBBen Wallace is a professional marketer from the UK who works for both Mikhaila and Jordan Peterson—two very well-known public figures. He is also a podcaster (Ben’s Learning Lounge), an aspiring comedian, and all-around creative guy. We talk about his personal battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and how he managed to still get his Degree at Lancaster despite it, how he stumbled into working for the Petersons, and the overall importance of having a life’s purpose, among many other topics.
People Skills and Fashion Illustration | Marta Madison | S1.Ep18
April 30, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBMarta Madison is a fashion illustrator from Sydney, Australia, and tomorrow (May 1st) she launches her new book, "Girl Can Draw". We discuss her experience as a successful commissioned artist, the world of bridal fashion, and what she's learned along the way to keep sane. We relate about the importance of good communication and people skills, which often create more opportunities than even an artist's craft. Her advice for artists trying to make a living from their passion is truly thought-pr...
#18 - Marta Madison - People Skills and Fashion Illustration
April 30, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBMarta Madison is a fashion illustrator from Sydney, Australia, and tomorrow (May 1st) she launches her new book, "Girl Can Draw". We discuss her experience as a successful commissioned artist, the world of bridal fashion, and what she's learned along the way to keep sane. We relate about the importance of good communication and people skills, which often create more opportunities than even an artist's craft. Her advice for artists trying to make a living from their passion is truly thought-pr...
#17 - Nicole Wolf - Making Art in the Pursuit of Truth
April 14, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBNicole Wolf is an illustrator and fine artist based in Calgary, AB. She’s travelled to Syrian refugee camps to live-draw portraits, been tapped by huge clients for character design, mural work, and commercial art, and recently generated an exhibit with journalist Gavin John called “Inside the Fall of CHOP”, which gained international attention. We talk about the pros and cons of working as artists in Alberta, having a real life, whether you need to sacrifice your art career to have a family, ...
Making Art in the Pursuit of Truth | Nicole Wolf | S1.Ep17
April 14, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBNicole Wolf is an illustrator and fine artist based in Calgary, AB. She’s travelled to Syrian refugee camps to live-draw portraits, been tapped by huge clients for character design, mural work, and commercial art, and recently generated an exhibit with journalist Gavin John called “Inside the Fall of CHOP”, which gained international attention. We talk about the pros and cons of working as artists in Alberta, having a real life, whether you need to sacrifice your art career to have a family, ...
Understanding and Embracing ADHD | Krista Van Iderstine | S1.Ep16
April 08, 2021 00:52 - 1 hour - 49 MBKrista Van Iderstine is an ADHD Coach and Occupational Therapist based in Calgary, AB. Even if you don't have ADHD, this is a highly informative episode for creative people. We share our own experience as people with ADHD and talk about the disorder in detail, its biological signature, common myths, and strategies for how to thrive with it.
#16 - Krista Van Iderstine - Understanding and Embracing ADHD
April 08, 2021 00:52 - 1 hour - 49 MBKrista Van Iderstine is an ADHD Coach and Occupational Therapist based in Calgary, AB. Even if you don't have ADHD, this is a highly informative episode for creative people. We share our own experience as people with ADHD and talk about the disorder in detail, its biological signature, common myths, and strategies for how to thrive with it.
#15 - Meredith Bull - TikTok, Going Viral, and Doing it All
March 22, 2021 02:07 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBMeredith Bull is a multifaceted artist whose experience ranges from touring in theatre productions to guest starring on Law & Order, plus voice acting and working alongside George Lucas. She's a musical artist and TikTok phenomenon with millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers. We talk about TikTok, what it’s like to go viral (multiple times), what she’s learned along the way. She also distills wisdom from her friend and mentor, Hopsin, who is a rap artist whose work I’ve admi...
TikTok, Going Viral, and Doing it All | @meredithbull | S1.Ep15
March 22, 2021 02:07 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBMeredith Bull is a multifaceted artist whose experience ranges from touring in theatre productions to guest starring on Law & Order, plus voice acting and working alongside George Lucas. She's a musical artist and TikTok phenomenon with millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers. We talk about TikTok, what it’s like to go viral (multiple times), what she’s learned along the way. She also distills wisdom from her friend and mentor, Hopsin, who is a rap artist whose work I’ve admi...
#14 - Nik Cherwink - Are you really an Artist?
February 28, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 39.1 MBOriginally a full-blown artist, Nik Cherwink had a vibrant career in the music industry working at Capitol Records in LA, eventually teaching artists at Icon Collective. He then transitioned into life-coaching next, first working with artists to now coaching men in particular. We talk Identity and how artists seek validation through art, bringing up the question of whether or not being an artist is desirable. His insight is profound and invaluable for anyone needing to step back and see the b...
Are you really an Artist? | Nik Cherwink | S1.Ep14
February 28, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 39.1 MBOriginally a full-blown artist, Nik Cherwink had a vibrant career in the music industry working at Capitol Records in LA, eventually teaching artists at Icon Collective. He then transitioned into life-coaching next, first working with artists to now coaching men in particular. We talk Identity and how artists seek validation through art, bringing up the question of whether or not being an artist is desirable. His insight is profound and invaluable for anyone needing to step back and see the b...
#13 - Lindsay Rendleman - Truth and Bullsh**
February 18, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBLindsay Rendleman is more than a fantastic songwriter, she's my friend and collaborator. Fresh off the release of our song "Suspect", we wax creative about it and other things. She brings up the best advice she ever got as a songwriter, which involves balancing bullsh*t and truth precariously. We talk about the importance of having a supportive nest to bring out your creativity, how being in the zone is coping, meditative, and restorative, and why having a certain outcome in mind with your ar...
Truth and Bullsh** | Lindsay Rendleman | S1.Ep13
February 18, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBLindsay Rendleman is more than a fantastic songwriter, she's my friend and collaborator. Fresh off the release of our song "Suspect", we wax creative about it and other things. She brings up the best advice she ever got as a songwriter, which involves balancing bullsh*t and truth precariously. We talk about the importance of having a supportive nest to bring out your creativity, how being in the zone is coping, meditative, and restorative, and why having a certain outcome in mind with your ar...
Photography, Design, and Sanity | Daniel Grove | S1.Ep12
November 09, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBDaniel Grove is an absurdly talented photographer, design artist, and videographer in San Antonio, Texas. Besides all his creative work, he's a faithful family man and by my surmising---a generous and phenomenal human being. This conversation gets into many creative things and you should honestly just listen. Some topics: how we work with clients as freelancing artists, what a good creative attitude looks like, social media and why sharing is important, and why we're both grateful for our sup...
#12 - Daniel Grove - Photography, Design, and Sanity
November 09, 2020 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBDaniel Grove is an absurdly talented photographer, design artist, and videographer in San Antonio, Texas. Besides all his creative work, he's a faithful family man and by my surmising---a generous and phenomenal human being. This conversation gets into many creative things and you should honestly just listen. Some topics: how we work with clients as freelancing artists, what a good creative attitude looks like, social media and why sharing is important, and why we're both grateful for our sup...
#11 - Kevin Rosmer - On Loving the Process
October 25, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBKevin Rosmer is a multi-talented and mega diverse artist. From his music project as 'Professional Help' to his work as a filmmaker, actor, and one of my frequent collaborators, Kevin is uniquely qualified as a jack of all trades to talk about creativity. We thematically cling to the issue of "Process" in one way or another and have a very deep discussion about how to love what you do and be yourself, among other subjects.
On Loving the Process | Kevin Rosmer | S1.Ep11
October 25, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBKevin Rosmer is a multi-talented and mega diverse artist. From his music project as 'Professional Help' to his work as a filmmaker, actor, and one of my frequent collaborators, Kevin is uniquely qualified as a jack of all trades to talk about creativity. We thematically cling to the issue of "Process" in one way or another and have a very deep discussion about how to love what you do and be yourself, among other subjects.
On Hustle and Social Media | Qashus | S1.Ep10
September 25, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 67 MBIt's my honour to have had the chance to hangout and freestyle with Edmonton's own Qashus, a divergent and multidisciplined artist whose journey is so similar to mine it's scary. That said, his success and hustle is immense, from making commercials for the Superbowl to putting out rap projects and co-founding the successful '2nd Floor' Podcast. I learned a lot in this conversation. Plus we both rap at the end.
#10 - Qashus - On Hustle and Social Media
September 25, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 67 MBIt's my honour to have had the chance to hangout and freestyle with Edmonton's own Qashus, a divergent and multidisciplined artist whose journey is so similar to mine it's scary. That said, his success and hustle is immense, from making commercials for the Superbowl to putting out rap projects and co-founding the successful '2nd Floor' Podcast. I learned a lot in this conversation. Plus we both rap at the end.
Storytime: Arthur | Crystal Bourque | S1.Ep9
September 15, 2020 18:36 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBCrystal Bourque (www.crystalbourque.com) returns for Part 2 of our conversation as the dark fantasy author she is. I hope you've all had a great summer---I've been a little busy, but we're back. Today we discuss a story of mine called, "Arthur" which was written to the same prompt as Crystal's from the last episode. More than just a story and feedback, this episode is about how to give and receive good criticism.
#9 - Crystal Bourque - Storytime: Arthur
September 15, 2020 18:36 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBCrystal Bourque (www.crystalbourque.com) returns for Part 2 of our conversation as the dark fantasy author she is. I hope you've all had a great summer---I've been a little busy, but we're back. Today we discuss a story of mine called, "Arthur" which was written to the same prompt as Crystal's from the last episode. More than just a story and feedback, this episode is about how to give and receive good criticism.
Storytime: The Bone Setter | Crystal Bourque | S1.Ep8
July 17, 2020 04:56 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBCrystal Bourque (www.crystalbourque.com) is a dark fantasy author who is best known for The Book of Eve novels. She writes for us an original short story called 'The Bone Setter', which delightfully entertains, and I follow up with some critique. In addition, we talk about how we have both striven for professional educations in the wrong subjects, how a passion can call you throughout your life, and more. We examine the difference between books and film, how they inspire and influence the ima...
#8 - Crystal Bourque - Storytime: The Bone Setter
July 17, 2020 04:56 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBCrystal Bourque (www.crystalbourque.com) is a dark fantasy author who is best known for The Book of Eve novels. She writes for us an original short story called 'The Bone Setter', which delightfully entertains, and I follow up with some critique. In addition, we talk about how we have both striven for professional educations in the wrong subjects, how a passion can call you throughout your life, and more. We examine the difference between books and film, how they inspire and influence the ima...
What makes Hip-Hop so great? | A-F-R-O | S1.Ep7
July 03, 2020 19:20 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBA-F-R-O (All Flows Reach Out) is a rap artist, actor, aspiring director, and screenwriter from California. He's appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, was an actor in VH1's 'The Breaks', and has toured the world with the legendary R.A. The Rugged Man. We talk about what it was like to collaborate with each other on my latest single, "Metal ft. A-F-R-O", what Hip-Hop is about and why we love it, and more. For being 22 years old, A-F-R-O has a lot of wisdom for every creative to le...
#7 - A-F-R-O - What makes Hip-Hop so great?
July 03, 2020 19:20 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBA-F-R-O (All Flows Reach Out) is a rap artist, actor, aspiring director, and screenwriter from California. He's appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, was an actor in VH1's 'The Breaks', and has toured the world with the legendary R.A. The Rugged Man. We talk about what it was like to collaborate with each other on my latest single, "Metal ft. A-F-R-O", what Hip-Hop is about and why we love it, and more. For being 22 years old, A-F-R-O has a lot of wisdom for every creative to le...
Dark fiction and the Canadian Experience | J.H. Moncrieff | S1.Ep6
June 19, 2020 00:27 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThis is PART 2 of my conversation with the lovely J.H. Moncrieff, the author of over 10 published novels. We launch into my own original story this time, a suspenseful little piece I think you'll enjoy, and J.H. weighs in on it. Then we shift to a very honest talk about having a sense of failure through achievement, the role of being a former journalist and how that influenced J.H. as a writer, and we conclude with a do-not-miss analysis of the Canadian literary scene from her perspective as ...