A Podcast for Creative People
130 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -A Podcast for Creative People, hosted by writer Christopher Tallon, is exactly what it sounds like — a podcast for creative people. Whether you ’re a painter, writer, comedian, musician, business owner, or some other genre of creative, you can count on A Podcast for Creative People to bring you inspiration and information from creatives of all types to use on your creative journey.
Go forth and be creative!
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Ep.72 | Alfonso Civile and HEARTSICK are tearing down the main stage at Upheaval Festival 2022
July 04, 2022 20:21 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBAlfonso and the guys from Heartsick, a hard rocking band from Lansing, Michigan, are old friends of mine. On top of being an incredible group both musically and as live performers, that's why I'm happy to support them ahead of their next festival performance. See, last year they cause such a ruckus amongst the crowd on the Lookout Stage the organizers asked them not only to come back this year, but to open the show on SATURDAY JULY 16 on the Main Stage. Alfonso talks about how they got inv...
Summer Event Lineup
June 15, 2022 12:35 - 56 seconds - 948 KBI'll be at the Pharmhouse Wellness Art Market June 18, July 9, and August 20. This is a 21+ event, as there will be cannabis being sold and smoked during the event. Come see me and my friend Los_The_Artist as we share a tent and sell books and paintings, repsectively, to the west Michigan community! Pharmhouse Wellness is located at 831 Wealthy St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Hope to see you there! -CT
SWITCHERS RELEASE CELEBRATION | Brandon Scott, my super-talented writer buddy & supporter
June 14, 2022 15:29 - 52 minutes - 48 MBHey everyone! This is the last "book celebration" episode. After this it's back to normal. On that note, go to www.christophertallon.com/about-switchers/ for info, Amazon links, and even links for signed copies! You can hit the social links, too, and reach out that way. Aaaaaanyway--here's my writer buddy for today's episode... . . . Brandon Scott is a talented author of wonderfully weird tales that do a bit of genre bending, leaning heavy on the horror and dark fantasy. He wrote the V...
BOOK RELEASE WEEK | Jennifer Soucy - awesome writer, great giver of notes, and a badass lady!
June 10, 2022 19:34 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIt's been a week since my book, Switchers, released for purchase. Jennifer Soucy really helped me get my sh*t together in regards to that novel. She was somewhere between beta reader and editor. Then she introduced me to fellow writer (and my ACTUAL editor) TJ Tranchell. We talk about other creatives like Brandon Scott, Kirk Ross, and Shawn Burgess. I'll put links to all their stuff, along with Jen's books, and...of course...MY BOOK down at the bottom. Thanks for listening. Thanks for che...
BOOK RELEASE DAY | TJ Tranchell - my editor!
June 03, 2022 14:57 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBSwitchers is available to the masses! And here to discuss this is TJ Tranchell. TJ is an author, professor, and editor. The last one is the focus today as we get together to chat about my book, Switchers, which is available for purchase as of today on E-BOOK as well as PAPERBACK. Go to www.christophertallon.com for more about the book, and follow me on any/all of your favorite social media spots @TallonWrites. For more about TJ, visit www.tjtranchell.net.
BOOK RELEASE WEEK | Kirk Ross - My Cover Designer!!!
May 31, 2022 17:20 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBKirk Ross designed the cover for my book, Switchers. See the cover and find out more about the book (including where to pick up your e-book or paperback copy) at www.christophertallon.com. . . . Check out Kirk's podcast, A Talk In The Attic, and watch a comedic edition of this very interview on the A Talk In The Attic's YOUTUBE PAGE! There you can watch all my prior appearances, as well as "Nunzio's Big Night Out" and many other quality episodes. . . . Check me out on all social ...
Ep.67 | The Return of the Hosts of Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered (Kinda...(You’ll See What I Mean.))
May 24, 2022 18:21 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBJason Tieri returns for the second time to represent Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered. His co-host, Mike Van Drie, is on the show for the first time. (He wasn't on the show yet the first time. (We get into all that. (Do these parentheses seem weird? (It's only weird if you make it weird...)))) We talk about the change in the hosting lineup, learn things about Mike that Jason didn't know, talk about what it's like discussing deeply personal things "publicly", how a podcast develops over time...
Ep.66 | A Brief History of (Some of) the Creative Parts of Our Patriotic Culture
May 16, 2022 17:55 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBAre you curious about some of the most famous pieces of creative writing in American history/culture? Here's a very brief look at the history of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Star Spangled Banner . . . Buy my book, learn more about the podcast and its host, and more at www.christophertallon.com. And come see me at the Pharmhouse Wellness Art Market this summer in Grand Rapids, MI: June 18, July 16, and August 20 from 10am to 6pm!
Ep.65 | Jody Sperling - Writer & Host of Cre8 Collabor8
May 09, 2022 22:50 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBJody Sperling has a really informative AND fun to listen to podcast called Cre8 Collabor8. He talks with guests about marketing and social media practices (among other things) that work to get your book to an audience. Jody is an agented fiction writer with an MFA (masters in fine arts--he can teach college...) in writing. He's from Colorado, but lives with his wife (who is from Chicago (it's a whole thing and we get into it)) in Nebraska, where they're raising their kids to be Cubs fans. ...
Ep.65 | Jody Sperling - Writer & Host of (The Reluctant Book Marketer)
May 09, 2022 22:50 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBJody Sperling was successfully playing the real estate game when he decided to sell his properties one by one and commit to writing and podcasting. Crazy, right? Crazy like a FOX! Jody's podcast, THE RELUCTANT BOOK MARKETER, gives authors, new and experienced, tools to better market their books (thereby doing better business and growing their audience). Get a peek at some of Jody's writing that appeared in BULL called "Valesco". Find Jody on Twitter: @jodyjsperling . . . Thanks for...
Ep.64 | 10 Signs You’re a Creative Person
May 02, 2022 15:58 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBHello! Welcome to another solo episode. This week take a look at these 10 traits of creative people and see just how creative you REALLY are... Then go to www.christophertallon.com to buy my book, read my blogs, and/or learn more about the podcast! Thanks folks! -CT
Ep. 63 | Derek Mohr - Developer, Designer, Artist, & Good Dude
April 25, 2022 20:25 - 1 hour - 124 MBDerek Mohr is a Grand Rapids, MI based artist who works as a developer and designer. We talked about his early interest in art and technology, traced his path to professional status, talked about some of his projects, and stuff creative people deal with, go through, and chat about with other creatives. By day Derek works for an agency called Might In The Midwest. You can see more about Derek and the things he does at https://onemohrti.me/ . . . Catch Derek On.. Instagram: @onemo...
Ep.62 | Recovering from Spring Break...
April 11, 2022 13:39 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBDidn't get an interview in last week because of my kids' spring break. (I also had a cold most of last week.) So this is my better-than-nothing edition of the show, haha. I'll be back next week with a regular interview episode. Thanks for stopping by, and, if you have time between going grocery shopping and maybe hitting up Bed, Bath, and Beyond, check out www.christophertallon.com for more on the show, the book, and the man behind it all. Thanks. See ya next time!
Ep.61 | How My Book Came to Be (And How to Pre-Order It)
April 04, 2022 18:04 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBMy book, Switchers, is available for e-book pre-order on Amazon. There are a few reviews up on my Goodreads page. There's also more information about Switchers on my website. Please check out these creative mad-geniuses who helped me in various ways getting this book published: Jason Tieri - Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered Jennifer Soucy - Buy her books! Brandon Scott - Buy his books! Kirk Ross - A TALK IN THE ATTIC (YouTube) Joshua Marsella - Buy his books! TJ Tranchell - Buy his bo...
Ep.60 | The FAMOUS Ashley Grant - Blogger Life, Podcasting, & the Quest for Internet Fame
March 28, 2022 16:21 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBAshley Grant is my "bloggy friend" and fellow podcaster. We talked about blog-centric stuff on her podcast The Bloggy Friends Show. Now she's a guest here and we talk about finding your path in life, blogging, ghostwriting, where to get writing gigs, freelancing, moving around the country, podcasting, and more. Find Ashley here: Twitter - @AshleyisFamous Facebook - @FamousAshleyGrant Instagram - @famousashleygrant Personal Website - FamousAshleyGrant.com Bloggy Friends Website - Bloggy...
Ep.59 | My ”Celebrity” Status & Updates on My Book (Read It NOW!)
March 21, 2022 15:13 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBI'll be at Turnstiles Bar in Grand Rapids, MI, for the comedy roast battle on March 23. You should come too! See the comedians be roast one another, then watch me call it as a "celebrity" judge. My book, Switchers, officially comes out June 3, 2022. But if you want to read it sooner...like NOW!, let me know through a social media DM or email me. @tallonwrites on Facebook @tallonwrites on Instagram @tallonwrites on Twitter www.christophertallon.com/about-switchers/ . . . And check out...
Ep.58 | Shatawn Brigham - Owner of GR Noir Wine & Jazz
March 14, 2022 17:25 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBShatawn Brigham and his wife, Nadia, moved from fields in mental health and education into business with the idea of changing the culture of professional inequality in Grand Rapids from the inside. Listen to how he met his wife, how they've worked to help the city and it's negatively impacted communities, and how GR Noir--Grands Rapids' only jazz bar--came to be. . . . Check them out at www.grnoir.com, and on Facebook and Instagram!
Ep.57 | Podcast Guest Spots & LaughFest Shows We Should Go to Together!
March 07, 2022 23:14 - 6 minutes - 9.52 MBCheck out my guest spot on Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered. It was my 4th time on the show and we talked about real sh*t, as one does on that podcast. I was also on The Bloggy Friends Show, but it hasn't dropped yet. . . . Check out LaughFest in Grand Rapids, MI. Specifically the shows past guest Mike Logan is producing on the 16th and 19th. More info can be found on Mike's Facebook page @icecoldcomedian. . . . Thanks folks. Rate and review the show on Apple podcasts. (Please. You don't...
Ep.56 | Casey Kornoelje - Grand Rapids’ Only Local in the Cannabis Game
February 28, 2022 23:14 - 1 hour - 107 MBCasey Kornoelje is the sole owner of the only locally-owned cannabis dispensary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You might ask, "There are so many dispensaries...how is Pharmhouse Wellness the only local one?" Great question. Listen for the answer to that, how Casey got into growing in the first place, how the shop came to fruition, and what his plans are for the shop and the community around it going forward. . . . Check out Pharmhouse Wellness on their website, www.pharmhousewellness.com, o...
Ep.55 | Creative Ops 2nd Birthday - Recaps, Teasers, and News About My Upcoming Book
February 21, 2022 17:53 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBHey folks! The show is officially 2 years old. Woo! Thanks to all the guests who've been on, people who've listened, and friends I've made along the way. This show means a lot more to me now than it did at the start. It used to feel almost like a chore to get them out on time, especially when it felt like hardly anyone was listening. Now I get as many downloads in a day as I used to in a month. So thanks for everything. Truly. Other stuff on this episode: Happy Birthday to Brandon Scott...
Ep.54 | TJ Tranchell - ”Low Brow Snob”
February 14, 2022 17:33 - 1 hour - 129 MBAuthor, Actor, & Academic, TJ Tranchell came on the podcast to discuss his book TELL NO MAN, as well as his writing process, upcoming projects (so exciting!), acting, teaching at a community college, dropping out of school, providing professional writing services, and much more. Check out his website: www.tjtranchell.net Buy his books on Amazon, I highly recommend TELL NO MAN. Look for him on Instagram (@t.j.tranchell), Facebook (@TJTranchell), and Twitter (@TJ_Tranchell). Thanks to TJ fo...
Ep.54 | TJ Tranchell - Author of TELL NO MAN (and others...)
February 14, 2022 17:33 - 1 hour - 129 MBAuthor, Actor, & Academic, TJ Tranchell came on the podcast to discuss his book TELL NO MAN, as well as his writing process, upcoming projects (so exciting!), acting, teaching at a community college, dropping out of school, providing professional writing services, and much more. Check out his website: www.tjtranchell.net Buy his books on Amazon, I highly recommend TELL NO MAN. Look for him on Instagram (@t.j.tranchell), Facebook (@TJTranchell), and Twitter (@TJ_Tranchell). Thanks to TJ fo...
Ep.53 | ”Our Wives Got Paid” by TROPHY HUSBANDS - aka Kirk Ross (host of A Talk in the Attic) & Me (host of THIS podcast)
February 07, 2022 23:37 - 10 minutes - 14 MBMe n Kirk are always up to something groovy. We've collab'd on a few things but none to the scope of this project. We made a song AND a music video. Go to my YouTube to see the music video: Creative Ops on YouTube Then go to Kirk's YouTube to see the Behind-the-Scenes: A TALK IN THE ATTIC on YouTube And listen to A TALK IN THE ATTIC, why dontcha. They're everywhere podcasts can be found. Follow ATITA on social media, too: A TALK IN THE ATTIC on IG ATITA on Facebook And last of all, go t...
Ep. 52 | Joshua Marsella talks about his new podcast WRITERS ON WAX
February 01, 2022 23:26 - 1 hour - 117 MBJoshua Marsella came on for his third go round on Creative Ops, this time to talk about HIS brand new podcast, WRITERS ON WAX. Starting February 2 you can hear Joshua talk to other writers about the grand craft, as well as the music that inspires them. Please follow Joshua Marsella: @joshua_marsella on IG @JoshuaMarsella on Twitter @JoshuaMarsella on FB And listen to WRITERS ON WAX wherever you get podcasts (except Spotify...he's not gonna be there), and look him up on Amazon, goodreads...
Ep. 51 | Books That Rock, Blog Talk, Music, and Fun w/ Drops
January 24, 2022 18:19 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBHey folks, Follow this link for more info and to see where you can get these books: CLICK ME!!! It will also take you to the video I speak of in near the end. I hope you enjoy the origninal music strewn about this episode, and I particularly hope you enjoy the fun I had with the drops while the music was playing the show out. Say hi and/or follow me on social media, check out the website, rate and review the podcast. You know the drill. Instagram FaceBook Twitter Website Podcast Con...
Ep. 50 | Christopher Daradics - Linguistics, Immersive Technology, Education, & Creative Healing
January 18, 2022 00:29 - 1 hour - 144 MBChristopher Daradics works at the University of Oregon's Center for Applied Second Language Studies - CASLS (check that out for free language learning tools!) He's also a part of Resonance Building, a healing and arts collective. Check out their upcoming online workshop "The Embodied Voice", and keep coming back for new events, projects, ideas... . . . Learn more: Christopher Daradics on IG: @swagadics Resonance Building on IG: @resonance-building CASLS website Resonance Building ...
Ep. 50 | Christopher Daradics - Language Learning, Immersive Technology, Education, & Creative Healing
January 18, 2022 00:29 - 1 hour - 144 MBChristopher Daradics works at the University of Oregon's Center for Applied Second Language Studies - CASLS (check that out for free language learning tools!) He's also a part of Resonance Building, a healing and arts collective. Check out their upcoming online workshop "The Embodied Voice", and keep coming back for new events, projects, ideas... . . . Learn more: Christopher Daradics on IG: @swagadics Resonance Building on IG: @resonance-building CASLS website Resonance Building ...
Creative Ops | Ep.49 | How to Raise a Creative Genius with Special Guest...MY MOM! (First show of 2022!)
January 10, 2022 15:32 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBOk, so the title may seem a bit outrageous, but it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, people. Rather than get interviewed by someone else or perform an autobiography in the vein of a get-to-know-your-host style program, I interviewed my mom about what it was like to raise me. As we talk about, I hated school and decided to almost completely tune out for the last half of my public education. I was most commonly described by teachers as "smart but he doesn't apply himself." I graduated high sc...
Ep.49 | How to Raise a Creative Genius with Special Guest...MY MOM! (First show of 2022!)
January 10, 2022 15:32 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBOk, so the title may seem a bit outrageous, but it's supposed to be tongue-in-cheek, people. Rather than get interviewed by someone else or perform an autobiography in the vein of a get-to-know-your-host style program, I interviewed my mom about what it was like to raise me. As we talk about, I hated school and decided to almost completely tune out for the last half of my public education. I was most commonly described by teachers as "smart but he doesn't apply himself." I graduated high sc...
Ep.48 | Inside Creative Ops‘ Musical Creative Process (The Final Episode of 2021!!!)
December 17, 2021 18:46 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBI hope music continues grow in its importance to the overall production in this podcast. As I make the music, sometimes by myself, sometimes with a friend, I show you a little bit of how the process comes together. Hear snippets of unfinished songs, pieces of this and that, then how it all works together in the end. Then go and have yourself a happy holiday and enjoy the rest of the year. Check me out at www.christophertallon.com or as @tallonwrites on all SM platforms. Happy new year, f...
Creative Ops | Ep.48 | Inside Creative Ops‘ Musical Creative Process (The Final Episode of 2021!!!)
December 17, 2021 18:46 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBI hope music continues grow in its importance to the overall production in this podcast. As I make the music, sometimes by myself, sometimes with a friend, I show you a little bit of how the process comes together. Hear snippets of unfinished songs, pieces of this and that, then how it all works together in the end. Then go and have yourself a happy holiday and enjoy the rest of the year. Check me out at www.christophertallon.com or as @tallonwrites on all SM platforms. Happy new year, f...
Creative Ops | Ep.47 | ”Cannabis & Creativity” and ”Our Top 10 Most Downloaded Episodes”
December 06, 2021 20:38 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBCheck out www.christophertallon.com and check out the blog for the Creativity and Cannabis blog post, as well as the post with the top 10 most downloaded for a complete review, links, and all that shnazzy jazz. POST LINKS: Cannabis & Creativity Top 10 Shows
Creative Ops | Ep.46 | Fable the Poet - Creatively Affecting Change
November 29, 2021 18:12 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBFable the Poet (aka Marcel Price) became the Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids, MI in 2017. At the time, he was GR's first black PL. He was the first PL to not graduate from college. On top of that he was also the youngest PL in city history. Now he works with The Diatribe, mainly focusing on improving the south side and educating people about GENTRIFICATION and REDLINING. Check out The 49507 Project. Marcel Price / Fable the Poet: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter The Diatribe: Instagram, Facebook...
Creative Ops | Ep.46 | Marcel ”Fable” Price - Creatively Affecting Change
November 29, 2021 18:12 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBFable the Poet (aka Marcel Price) became the Poet Laureate of Grand Rapids, MI in 2017. At the time, he was GR's first black PL. He was the first PL to not graduate from college. On top of that he was also the youngest PL in city history. Now he works with The Diatribe, mainly focusing on improving the south side and educating people about GENTRIFICATION and REDLINING. Check out The 49507 Project. Marcel Price / Fable the Poet: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter The Diatribe: Instagram, Facebook...
Creative Ops | Ep.45 | A Beginner‘s Guide to Self-Publishing w/ Joshua Marsella
November 23, 2021 22:01 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MBHey folks! My writing buddies who are farther along in their careers are helping me out with some publishing DOs and DON'Ts. As I get good advice, I'll share it. Here's bits of a phone conversation I had with the amazing Joshua Marsella. So listen up if you're thinking of self-publishing, or if you're curious what goes into it. Follow Joshua Marsella on social media @JoshuaMarsella on Twitter, @joshua_marsella on instagram, and buy his books on his Amazon page! Thanks everyone. Happy Than...
Creative Ops | Ep.44 | Kirk Ross - Host of A TALK IN THE ATTIC
November 15, 2021 17:35 - 2 hours - 180 MBMy buddy and fellow podcaster|musician|writer Kirk Ross joined me (or rather I joined him (we were in his studio)) for a fun talk. Unlike the first time he was on the show, I actually interviewed him this time. Get to know the man. Learn about (then go listen to) his wonderful podcast, A Talk in the Attic. Maybe even follow @atalkintheattic on your favorite social media! The song from A Talk in the Attic was used with permission. Shout out to the inimitable HILTON (@hiltonallcaps on IG) fo...
Solo Ops | Ep43 | Where have I been? Where are the ads? Where‘s my audience? What‘s going on?!?!
November 12, 2021 19:10 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBHey folks. Welcome to this week's solo. I've been gone for a minute. Wanna know where? Well I'm telling you anyway. Tune in for show updates, teasers of upcoming guests, an explanation of why I said goodbye to my advertisers, some news on my upcoming novel, and a call to action for YOU to get engaged with the show! Hit me up @TallonWrites on all social media, or at [email protected] if you have something to say about the show, or if you're interested in getting your voice on...
Creative Ops | Ep42 | Alexis Flakes - Host, Producer, Editor, CREATIVE!
October 26, 2021 16:52 - 1 hour - 109 MBAlexis Flakes wears many hats: digital content producer/editor/host, yoga teacher, jewelry designer, community advocate, entrepreneur, and MORE. She talks about growing up black in a predominantly white, Michigan suburb, going to school out east, settling down in Harlem, getting into the digital creative sphere, her creative process, and all her ambitious dreams and goals. See more of Alexis at: www.alexisflakes.com Follow Alexis on Instagram @flakeslikefrosted Get Bold Jewels . . . F...
Creative Ops | Ep41 | Christopher Tallon: Imposter or Bad Motherf**ker?
October 18, 2021 17:30 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBCreative people (if not all people) deal with imposter syndrome. I talked to Alexis Flakes about it for next week's episode and it really got me thinking. I wrote a blog about it the other day (on wwww.christophertallon.com/blog) and decided to continue the trend here on this: the podcast for creative people, by creative people. Find out about imposter syndrome, what it looks like, where it comes from, and a few strategies to help you stay calm and keep creating. . . . There's some origin...
Creative Ops | Ep40 | Joe Bockheim - vocals/guitar for The Legal Immigrants
October 11, 2021 17:51 - 2 hours - 114 MBJoe Bockheim was kind enough to invite me to his house for a sit down. We talked about music, home ownership, having kids, and all kinds of fun stuff. Check out The Legal Immigrants here: The Legal Immigrants website Instagram: @legalimmis Facebook: @thelegalimmigrants Spotify (Want more? Google them...) . . . Thanks everyone. Go to www.christophertallon.com and/or follow me on your favorite social media platform, I'm @tallonwrites on all the big ones. If you like the show PLEASE ra...
Creative Ops | Ep.39 | SOLO: Cops, Tickets, and F*cked Up Audio (PLUS a Bonus Musical Track!)
October 05, 2021 16:31 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBI get pulled over for no goddamn reason. I get a parking ticket for being a dumbass. I passive-aggressively punk City Hall. I almost ruin my own podcast with my embarrassing lack of technical knowledge. BONUS MUSICAL TRACK BY DJ CLAW (Made with last week's f*cked up audio track) . . . Shout out to Hey Guys Media Group and A Talk in the Attic
Creative Ops | Ep.38 | Joshua Marsella - Author of ”Scratches” and ”Severed”
September 27, 2021 17:43 - 1 hour - 104 MBJoshua Marsella is an Army veteran turned stay-at-home dad and horror author. His books "Scratches" and "Severed" are making a lot of noise on the indie horror scene. We talk about his military experience, struggles and triumphs with mental health, and OF COURSE his creative process as a writer. Books, films, adaptations, Stephen frigging King, military stories, dad stories, being a creative writer, and lots more. Such a nice guy. I hope you enjoy the interview and decide to check out one ...
Creative Ops | Ep.37 | SOLO: Art Festivals vs. Art Contests, ADD, Leave a Review, & I Love You
September 20, 2021 21:11 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThis is my Morning Radio voice... I went to the Bright Walls Mural Festival (@bright_walls on IG)and it was one of the best times I've ever had. I also went to ArtPrize. Here's my thoughts on that... There's also a brief recap of the last episode ("Why We Left Teaching") and a tiny teaser for my next episode. And also me trying to be funny here and there... If you're quick to RATE THE SHOW and WRITE A REVIEW on Apple (and let me know about it), I'll write you a song and put it on my Inst...
Creative Ops | Ep.36 | Andrew Smith - Why We Left Teaching...
September 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBAndrew "Drew" Smith is my old friend and fellow former educator. We both taught for half a decade or so before venturing into different careers. However, our training--both in content and in pedagogy--prepared us surprisingly well for our chosen paths. Listen as we discuss our best and worst memories, how teachers REALLY talk in the teachers' lounge (sadly, it's always very good), and what it was like for Drew as an intern trying to teach non-English speaking refugees who were illiterate in...
Creative Ops | Ep.35 | Christopher Tallon solo: Video Games, ADD (always), Education
September 07, 2021 18:28 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBI reflect on Episode 34 in which I interviewed Twitch gamer, Peter Spaulding. I wanted to follow up on that conversation with some research about the good AND bad of gaming. Pros, cons, how to tell if you're addicted, good habits, bad habits, mental health effects, and so on. I also give a little bit of a teaser for next week's interview. I sat down with fellow former educator, Andrew Smith. We talk about what kind of students we were, why we got into teaching, why we left, and all that jaz...
Creative Ops | Ep.34 | Peter Spaulding AKA "ReTeP" - Twitch Gaming (And Other Forms of Internet Creativity)
August 30, 2021 16:39 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBPeter Spaulding is known on Twitch as Retep, the "plus-sized Dad-bod gamer." We met through podcasting--he formerly co-hosted the extremely popular Gig Economy Podcast, which is also under the Hey Guys Media umbrella. Peter's always been a self-described computer guy. We talked about his history with gaming (which consoles he likes, PC vs Consoles, Twitch, Steam, etc...) Discord, his history of fun internet antics, podcasting, DJing, and all things related to his past and present passion of...
Creative Ops | Ep.33 | Mike Logan - ADD & Homegrown Weed
August 09, 2021 18:24 - 2 hours - 133 MBGot to sit down with the Ice Cold Comedian, Mike Logan...IN HIS HOUSE! (He's got a bad leg at the moment, so I came to him. You'll hear some neighborhood noise in the interview.) I named this one "ADD & Homegrown Weed" because those were the main obstacles early in our conversation. But once it got going, Mike and I had a great talk. We, of course, covered creativity and the creative process, but we got into all kinds of other stuff: moving from place to place, racism, goal setting/changin...
Creative Ops | Ep.32 | Creativity 101 w/ Professor Tallon
July 22, 2021 18:02 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBI want YOU to be creative. This episode breaks down creativity. Listen, be informed and inspired, and go out and make cool shit! The world deserves your gifts. . . . Then holla at me on Instagram and tell me all about it! Please check out the website and blog, and you can say hi on FB and Twitter, too! . . . And PLEEEEASE...if you haven't yet, rate and review the show on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get the show. It really really really helps out. Or give me money. Yeah, that's what I ...
Creative Ops | Ep.31 | Liz Della Croce (The Lemon Bowl) talks food, business, blogging, old-school online dating, enneagrams and MORE!
July 12, 2021 15:09 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBLiz Della Croce started a blog centered around healthy, delicious food. Several years later, that blog gets over a million hits a month. Liz turned that blog into a business, and started some other businesses, then partnered with some other businesses, and...you get it. She cooked on the TODAY Show, for crying out loud! She came into The Attic Studio (normally home to A Talk in the Attic (Thanks for the space, Kirk!)) and we talked about old-school online dating, parenting, kids, enneagrams...
Creative Ops | Ep.30 | Trophy Husbands - A Casual Conversation between the Super Friends, Kirk Ross and Christopher Tallon
July 08, 2021 20:55 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBHey folks, I've been in a little bit of a creative funk lately. As it turns out, so was my buddy--the other half of podcasting's super friends, The Trophy Husbands--Kirk Ross. I asked him if he wanted to talk over some ideas, and we ended up just releasing our conversation as a podcast. We talk about the mission of CREATIVE OPS, get a few personal updates, talk shit, try to be funny...the usual. So you'll hear my cut here, and in the days to follow you can listen to Kirk's cut on A Talk in...