Creative License
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsCreativity is hard to define. It's intangible but one great idea can alter how you see the world. Want to feel inspired? Each week, ESPN broadcaster Alex Perlman talks to creative people who excel in a wide range of areas, immersing you in their process and diving into what makes them successful.
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The Perfect Loaf's Maurizio Leo
November 23, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBMaurizio Leo's considered one of the country's top sourdough experts. You'd think that means he's been a professional baker his entire adult life, right? Not so much. The Albuquerque, New Mexico native grew up in his father's Italian restaurant but actually became a software engineer. Maurizio never stopped baking for fun and started his website The Perfect Loaf a little more than a decade ago, where he’d post sourdough recipes he was trying out in the kitchen. It grew slowly at first, but ...
Record Executive and Producer Michael Goldwasser
November 09, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBMichael Goldwasser has done just about everything in the music industry - from performing to production - and across all different genres. He also founded Easy Star Records in 1996, which has become a leading independent reggae label. Recently Michael teamed with Jason Mraz to produce his album Look For The Good, a collection of songs that not only entertain, but deliver an important message about life and ways to look at the world around you. Learn about Michael's musical influences (they...
Master Crossword Constructor Jeff Chen
November 02, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBJeff Chen has published 138 crossword puzzles in the New York Times. That's already tied for 22nd all-time and he's only been doing this for 12 years. Why the late start? Jeff's background is actually in mechanical engineering and technology. He was immensely successful in the pharmaceutical industry but felt like it was time for a new adventure. Enter wordplay and writing. Jeff now spends his time constructing puzzles, authoring novels and exercising the more creative side of his mind. Tu...
Subpar Parks' Amber Share
October 26, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBAmber Share had always been passionate about design, but never pursued it as a career, instead opting for a life in marketing. That wasn't enough - she never felt completely fulfilled and still had the urge to create. Then Amber began the venture that would change her life - Subpar Parks. Simply put, she takes a 1-star online review of a national park or monument, draws an image from it and then slaps on a ridiculous comment. A perfect example is the one she did for Devils Tower National Mo...
Video Game Designer and CEO Sam Rosenthal
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBSam Rosenthal is the founder and CEO of The Game Band, an award-winning studio that aims to inspire hearts and minds by pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling. Their latest endeavor, Blaseball, has become a viral sensation, drawing a diverse group of "fans" in an incredibly unique format. Learn all about why Blaseball is so innovative, how Sam fell in love with gaming and much more in this in-depth conversation. Follow Sam on Twitter Visit The Game Band's website -Follow Alex...
Singer and Songwriter Sammy Rae
October 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBSamantha Bowers - you might know her as Sammy Rae - learned she could sing and write music at an early age, immersing herself in the greats from years ago...masters at connecting with their audiences. With her 7-piece band, Sammy Rae and the Friends do just that - fostering a safe space filled with light, joy and acceptance. They're currently out on a massive tour across America and their audience is expanding exponentially. Discover how Sammy developed her vocal style, what goes into writ...
Chef JJ Johnson
May 18, 2022 08:30 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBEver since Chef JJ Johnson graduated from the world-renowned Culinary Institute of America, he seemed destined to work in the world of fine dining and that’s exactly what he did. JJ cultivated his path from storied eateries like Tribeca Grill, Jane and the Morgan Stanley Executive Dining Room and eventually became the executive chef at the Cecil, which was named the Best New Restaurant in America by Esquire. But he wasn't fulfilled and decided to choose a new path, opening up an unassuming, ...
Composer and Arranger Don Hart
May 11, 2022 10:30 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIf you’re a fan of the band Phish (a phan), you probably know Don Hart or at least have heard the fruits of his labor. He's lead guitarist Trey Anastasio's composer and arranger and Don's transformed some of Trey and Phish's most beloved and well-known tunes into orchestral masterpieces. All of that work culminated in the Beacon Jams - a pandemic-inspired eight-show live stream residency at an empty Beacon Theater in New York City. Trey and his friends didn't repeat a song the entire run and...
SIX the Musical Tour Head Carpenter Adam Farber
May 04, 2022 10:30 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBAdam Farber has always been interested in building things, which led him to a thriving career behind the scenes in theatre. As head carpenter on the first national tour of Broadway's highly acclaimed (and soon to be Tony-nominated) musical SIX, he's responsible for making sure the show looks the same in Chicago as it does in Omaha - basically what's drawn on paper is what the audience sees on stage. But to do that, he has to be much more creative than you might think. Learn how he uses that ...
Playwright and Actor Ari Brand
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBAri Brand never imagined he would one day write a play and have it performed on stage, but that's exactly what happened when he put pen to paper (so to speak) and told his father's story in Scenes from Childhood. His father Natan was a concert pianist who died from AIDS at the height of the epidemic at just 46 years old, raising a family but also living a secret life. In this conversation, Ari raises the curtain on his creative process, giving us an inside look at how a play goes from an id...
92Y Film Moderator and Columbia Professor Annette Insdorf
April 20, 2022 08:30 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBAnnette Insdorf is a renowned film historian, professor, and moderator of the Reel Pieces series at New York City's 92nd Street Y, where she talks with the biggest names in Hollywood from Meryl Streep to Andrew Garfield to Jason Reitman and beyond. Learn how she prepares to interview these masters of their craft in front of a live audience, which star has actually audited her film classes at Columbia University, and many more priceless stories in this exciting conversation. -Follow Alex on I...
WME Sports' Zach Swartz
April 11, 2022 13:45 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBZach Swartz produces multimedia content with the top athletes in the world for WME Sports, but this wasn't always his passion. Learn how Zach found his creative path and why his willingness to take advantage of every opportunity helped him stand out in a now-crowded field. -Follow Alex on Instagram
Art But Make It Sports' LJ Rader
March 28, 2022 08:30 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBLJ Rader started the Art But Make It Sports meme account not expecting much, but it's grown to 12.5K followers on Instagram and now almost 10K on Twitter. How does he create these viral posts? What makes them unique? Where does his inspiration come from? Find the answers to those questions and much more in this week's episode. -Follow Alex on Instagram
ESPN's Mike Couzens
March 21, 2022 17:04 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBPlay-by-play broadcaster Mike Couzens shares his journey to ESPN, how he prepares for a game and what drives his thirst for storytelling in this enlightening and inspiring conversation. -Follow Alex on Instagram
Day 14: Daily Gold Out
August 06, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBAfter we get you up to date with the biggest results, Alex and Jake chat about what it was like making the pod, reminisce on their favorite memories from Tokyo and try to stump each other with some Olympics trivia. Thanks for being a part of the ride!
Day 13: USA's Still Streaking and Matt Stroup
August 05, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBUSA women's hoops stormed into the semis with their 53rd straight (!) Olympic win and NBC Sports Edge writer and podcast host Matt Stroup joins to break down the basketball action in Tokyo and share his memories of covering the last eight Olympic Games.
Day 12: Durant Dominates for USA Hoops and The Boss' Daughter
August 04, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MBUSA men's basketball will play for a medal in Tokyo and learn more about a Springsteen who's singing her own tune.
Day 11: USWNT Falters and Gabby Thomas Profile
August 03, 2021 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBThe US women's soccer team won't be playing for a gold medal in Tokyo and we tell you all about one of Team USA's shining stars - 200m phenom Gabby Thomas.
Day 10: Dressel Delivers Again and Josh Davis
August 02, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBCaeleb Dressel's Games comes to an end and we chat with 3-time gold medalist and former Team USA captain Josh Davis to recap his performance and the rest of the swimming slate in Tokyo.
Day 9: Ledecky's Legend Grows and Stranger Sunday
August 01, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.93 MBKatie Ledecky completed her final Tokyo swim in style (but not the last of her Olympic career) and Jake takes the show on the road - or at least outside - to hear what people are saying about this year's Games.
Day 8: USWNT Survives and WUNC Radio's Jeff Tiberii
July 31, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBUS women's soccer got by the Netherlands in the quarterfinals and we chat with WUNC Radio's Capitol Bureau Chief and friend of the pod Jeff Tiberii about COVID in Japan, climate change's impact on the Games and much more.
Day 7: Crowning Queen Suni and Sam Peszek
July 30, 2021 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBAmerican Suni Lee ascended the peak of the gymnastics world, capturing the women's individual all-around gold medal. We recap her performance and talk to 2008 Olympic silver medalist Sam Peszek about Suni, Simone and the sport moving forward.
Day 6: The Importance of Mental Health and For the Fans' Travis Eldridge
July 29, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBSimone Biles decides to forgo the individual all-around competition and resident international baseball and basketball expert Travis Eldridge previews each tournament. Find out which players outside the US could make the biggest impact.
Day 5: The GOAT Withdraws and NOlympics LA
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBSimone Biles put her mental health first in the women's gymnastics team competition and we speak with NOlympics LA, an organization that's advocating against Los Angeles hosting the Games in 2028.
Day 4: The Coolest Kuwaiti and Tennis in Tokyo
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 4.67 MBUSA softball's unbeaten streak was on the line against host Japan and Jake dives deep into the men's and women's tennis draws.
Day 3: Upset City and USA Softball Legend Michele Smith
July 26, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MBHuge names went down in Tokyo and Alex chats with two-time Olympic gold medalist and NBC's lead softball analyst Michele Smith to break down this year's tournament and preview Team USA's run to the championship game.
Day 2: USA Is On The Board
July 25, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.6 MBThe Tokyo Olympics are in full swing and we recap a busy day of action - then dive deeper into the COVID issues surrounding the Games, Japan's capital city and the country as a whole.
Day 1: Lighting the Flame
July 24, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MBThe Opening Ceremonies have come and gone and Tokyo 2020 is underway. Learn more about your hosts Alex and Jake and what we'll be covering the next two weeks.
Trailer
July 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.27 MBThe Tokyo Olympics are fast approaching! Learn why Daily Gold is your best place to be to recap all the action and dive deeper into the critical issues surrounding the games.