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Creative Community Podcast

175 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

Welcome to the Creative Community Podcast, presented by Destination Arete! We are building a community of creatives who work together to achieve creative excellence.

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Episode 65 - Writing with a Deadline

August 02, 2019 01:45 - 25 minutes - 48.8 MB

Our latest episode examines what its like to write with a deadline hovering over you. David explains his mindset when trying to get words down on paper before they are due! Plus, the guys share an interesting story concerning the story of Launch and what the writing process has been up to this point! Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you!

Bonus Episode 2 - Launch!

July 26, 2019 01:45 - 13 minutes - 25.5 MB

Our second bonus episode of the year comes with a big announcement! Mark and David share some exciting news about the future of Destination Arete and tease future content listeners can expect from them in January of 2020. Tune in to hear all the details that they can reveal for now and email us to be added to the mailing list and receive future information! [email protected] Also, connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitte...

Episode 64 - Lessons from Comic Strips

July 19, 2019 00:42 - 29 minutes - 55.1 MB

This week's episode features several lessons Mark learned from reading comic strips growing up. Tune in as the guys discuss the positives that they gleaned while reading comic strips. Calvin and Hobbes, Snoopy, Garfield, the list goes on and on! Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you!

Episode 63 - Learning from Comic Strips

July 05, 2019 02:11 - 25 minutes - 48.2 MB

In this week's episode David and Mark break down three things they learned from comic strips over the years. Listen in as they discuss several key points in their creative development that came from reading comic strips, whether in the paper, or in a collection from the library. Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you! P.S. here is the video mentioned at the beginning of the episode: http...

Episode 62 - Successful Storytelling

June 21, 2019 02:06 - 29 minutes - 56.2 MB

Sweet success comes when written and visual storytelling combine perfectly to tell a great story. Our discussion this week covers some of our favorite examples of successful storytelling on screen, and on the page, as words and pictures come together to make stories come alive! Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you!

Episode 61 - Difficulties in Storytelling

June 07, 2019 00:19 - 26 minutes - 49.7 MB

Translating a story from written to visual, or vice versa, can be difficult! Today's episode covers the limitations of each medium and the ways that storytellers can go wrong when trying to transition between different formats. Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you!

Episode 60 - Visual Storytelling

May 24, 2019 02:42 - 21 minutes - 40.2 MB

Visual storytelling can be powerful when in the right hands. Emotional impact, little pieces creating a big picture, and purposeful framing all come into play when telling a visual story. Listen in as David and Mark explore several facets of the visual landscape! Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you!

Episode 59 - Written Storytelling

May 10, 2019 01:31 - 29 minutes - 55.2 MB

Written storytelling is one of the oldest forms of storytelling and in this week's episode David and Mark talk about their favorite aspects of this genre. Listen along as they discuss the different ways written storytelling can engage a reader and encourage imagination! Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you!

Episode 58 - Character Development, the Struggle

April 26, 2019 03:15 - 29 minutes - 56 MB

Authentic character development can be a real struggle at times. This week's episode dives into the ins and outs of how to keep a character developing at a realistic pace. How to Train Your Dragon and the Civil War also make an appearance as David and Mark put their heads together and summarize the best way for a character to make choices that lead to natural development. Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We ...

Episode 57 - Filtering Feedback

April 12, 2019 02:18 - 27 minutes - 53 MB

How do you receive feedback and constructive criticism? Mark brings to us some interesting ideas about the attitude to take when receiving feedback as a creative, and David shares a time when he was encouraged by the correction he received from a superior. Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you!

Bonus Episode 1 - Disney Bracket Recap!

April 05, 2019 01:20 - 37 minutes - 71.8 MB

Destination Arete's 2nd annual March Madness bracket has concluded! Our hosts sit down and discuss how the tournament progressed plus a few surprises and some interesting insight as to why they chose 2D Animated Disney Characters as this year's theme. Enjoy this bonus episode and then come back next week for our regular programing as we continue to share creative lessons and stories! Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/de...

Episode 56 - Short Film Connections

March 22, 2019 01:04 - 19 minutes - 35.9 MB

David had the chance to create a short film in 2018 and today he shares with us two connections he made during the process: one that happened years before the film was every imagined, and one that happened after the film was released! Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you! David's short film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnMSxug_3h0

Episode 55 - Pitfalls of Creative Discipline

March 08, 2019 03:41 - 22 minutes - 42.4 MB

Have you ever thought about the downsides to being creatively disciplined? Mark brings up some excellent points this week concerning potential pitfalls to look out for when developing a creative craft. David also shares the best way to handle distractions and roadblocks that always seem to pop up when you're working on a project! Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you!

Episode 54 - Benefits of Creative Discipline

February 22, 2019 03:12 - 26 minutes - 50.3 MB

Developing creative discipline comes with many benefits. This week Mark tells us an interesting story about the benefits of creative discipline and you do NOT want to miss it! Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you!

Episode 53 - Developing Creative Discipline

February 08, 2019 03:10 - 20 minutes - 38.5 MB

Have you ever wanted to do something creative but don't feel competent? This week David shares some stories about how developing creative discipline will benefit you in the long run! If you put in a small amount of time each day after a week, a month, a year, you'll see progress and begin to accomplish the goals you have for yourself! Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you!

Episode 52 - Mark's Creative Resolutions

January 25, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 38.5 MB

Mark gets real with us this week and shares what he's planning on working on in 2019 in order to become a better artist and writer. Listen in as we discuss the importance of reading, writing, and drawing on a daily basis. Developing creative habits is important for your success, now and in the future! Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you!

Episode 51 - David's Creative Resolutions

January 11, 2019 03:26 - 23 minutes - 44.1 MB

David describes three big creative goals and the stories behind why he decided to make them part of his journey in 2019. Join us on the road to excellence this year with new episodes every two weeks! Connect with us on social media: facebook.com/destinationarete instagram.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete We love to hear from you!

Episode 50 - To 2019, and Beyond!

December 28, 2018 03:53 - 20 minutes - 39.7 MB

Next year is shaping up to be an exciting time here at Destination Arete and we can't wait to share what we're learning with you! Our New Years' Episode is simply a conversation between David and Mark about what the future of the podcast looks like. Join us for this discussion and for the episodes ahead! instagram.com/destinationarete facebook.com/destinationarete twitter.com/destarete

Episode 49 - Muppet Christmas Carol

December 21, 2018 00:00 - 44 minutes - 84.2 MB

Our favorite Christmas movie happens to be the best (in our humble opinion) rendition of A Christmas Carol! Perhaps you have seen this charming retelling of the Charles Dickens classic Christmas story. If you haven't, we highly recommend tracking it down! Take a few minutes this holiday weekend to join us as we talk about little-known facts and consider what Mr. Dickens himself might have thought about this delightful little movie. Merry Christmas!

Episode 48 - Hallmark Christmas

December 14, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 82.8 MB

Love 'em or hate 'em, Hallmark Christmas Movies are here to stay! But do you know how long it takes to make one of these movies? Are they valid entertainment options during the holidays? And can David and Mark write their own script that's convincing enough to be considered the real deal? Listen to find out the answers to all of the above, and more!

Episode 47 - A Rankin-Bass Christmas

December 07, 2018 03:22 - 36 minutes - 68.7 MB

Christmas entertainment is not complete without a Rankin-Bass Christmas special (or two)! Find out how Rankin-Bass produced so many timeless Christmas classics and listen as David and Mark break down the meaning behind these beloved TV specials. It's the holiday season...

One Year Celebration Episode

November 30, 2018 04:07 - 48 minutes - 92.6 MB

We made it through the first year of the podcast! In this week's episode we breakdown the facts feelings and fun of a whole year of episodes! We've learned and grown and struggled and enjoyed so many things about this venture in the past 12 months. Thank you so much for listening all year long and stay tuned! We're finishing 2018 strong and getting ready for more content in 2019! destinationarete.net/links

Episode 46 - Thanksgiving Entertainment

November 23, 2018 04:02 - 34 minutes - 66.1 MB

Have you ever noticed the lack of entertainment based around the holiday in November? Listen in as we talk about how Thanksgiving has it's a unique place in media and all of the other entertainment options available during this holiday weekend. destinationarete.net

Episode 45 - Hoodwinked

November 16, 2018 01:55 - 47 minutes - 89.4 MB

Hoodwinked! is one of the most successful independent 3D-animated films of all time, and it's also one of David's favorite animated movies! Join Mark and David as they discuss the facts, feelings, and fun of Kanbar Entertainment's first feature length venture. destinationarete.net/links

Episode 44 - Madagascar

November 09, 2018 02:28 - 33 minutes - 63.3 MB

Madagascar is a middle-of-the-road animated movie but it holds a special place in our memories. David and Mark break down what makes this movie unique and how it paved the way for other Dreamworks projects. As always, any extra reference links can be found at destinationarete.net/links

Episode 43 - Gettysburg, Part 2

November 02, 2018 02:21 - 38 minutes - 73.6 MB

This week we focus on the main actors of the movie Gettysburg and how their performance elevated the movie to a different level of "war film." Listen in as David and Mark break down each actor embodied the role they played. destinationarete.net/links

Episode 42 - Gettysburg, Part 1

October 26, 2018 00:00 - 33 minutes - 63 MB

This week two brothers come together to discuss the definitive film about the definitive battle in the war that separated brothers. David and Mark discuss their favorite historical film of all time, Gettysburg, written and directed by Ron Maxwell. This week's episode covers the making of the film, the volunteer actors, and many more of the technical aspects of this massive film. destinationarete.net/links

Episode 41 - Davy Crockett

October 19, 2018 00:00 - 36 minutes - 68.5 MB

Today's episode is sure to delight whether you were born on a mountain top in Tennessee or not! David and Mark break down little-known facts and well-loved themes in this classic Disney movie from the 50s. Grab your coonskin cap and listen up! destinationarete.net/links

Episode 40 - Johnny Tremain

October 12, 2018 02:17 - 34 minutes - 65.5 MB

Disney's rollicking adaptation of Esther Forbes' award winning novel kicks off the next series of nostalgia episodes. David and Mark go in-depth as they discuss the historical fiction tale that they viewed many times as children. destinationarete.net/links

Episode 39 - The Book of Virtues

October 05, 2018 00:00 - 28 minutes - 53.5 MB

Our audio nostalgia series wraps up as David and Mark examine the Book of Virtues read aloud. Listen along as we discuss the audio version of William J. Bennett's compilation of inspiring stories.

Episode 38 - Patch the Pirate

September 28, 2018 00:00 - 32 minutes - 61.9 MB

Ahoy mates! Climb aboard as David and Mark discuss the swashbuckling sailor of the family-friendly seas! Captain Patch is a big part of many childhoods and the guys take some time to break down why the Jolly Roger has sailed true for so many years. Note: we mistakenly say that "138" is the number of songs written by Patch. The real number is over 900. destinationarete.net/links

Episode 37 - Your Story Hour

September 21, 2018 00:00 - 28 minutes - 53.5 MB

This episode begins another nostalgia series as David and Mark talk about the children's radio program "Your Story Hour." Listen as the guys discuss the quirks and charm of the story hour aimed at bringing positivity to kids across several generations. destinationarete.net/links

Episode 36.5 - Introducing Kristoff Hankerson!

September 14, 2018 00:00 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MB

Kristoff Hankerson makes his return to the podcast as we get to know a little more about his approach to reviewing movies. Visit the link below to read the first review Destination Arete is hosting and stick around for more from Kristoff! http://www.destinationarete.net/reviews

Episode 36 - Glen Keane

September 07, 2018 00:00 - 32 minutes - 61.5 MB

Mark leads the way as he and David discuss for Disney animator and animation legend Glen Keane. Take a listen as they discuss Glen's early work, his impact on Disney's animated movies, and what Glen is up to these days. Click the link below to find the Bancroft Brother's episode that Mark mentioned! www.destinationarete.net/links

Episode 35 - Why Arete?

August 31, 2018 00:00 - 38 minutes - 72.4 MB

David and Mark take an in-depth look at what they've learned the last nine months and share their stories about creative failures and success. Listen as they recount changing their podcast methods, losing sections of the audio, and even re-recording entire episodes!

Episode 34 - Incredibles 2

August 24, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 57 MB

Pixar's long-awaited sequel arrived this summer to everyone's joy and delight! Listen in as David and Mark break down this summer's hottest family movie and ponder what could be next for the family of supers!

Episode 33 - Anna Brown Interview and Acting Discussion

August 17, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes - 86.6 MB

Listen in on this delightful interview with David's actor and director friend Anna! Mark and David also share their personal acting experiences and then have some fun discussing popular actors in a wide variety of roles! destinationarete.net/links

Episode 32 - Nest Family Entertainment

August 10, 2018 00:41 - 35 minutes - 67.9 MB

Our trip down memory lane ends with an in-depth analysis of Nest Family Entertainment and the videos they made in the late 80s and early 90s. These animated stories were a HUGE part of David and Mark's childhood and we hope you enjoy hearing us reminisce about the good ol' days!

Episode 31 - Winnie the Pooh

August 10, 2018 00:00 - 41 minutes - 79.3 MB

For a bear of very little brain, he sure brings a very lot of fun and enjoyment to millions every year. Listen in as David and Mark reminisce about the second-biggest influence on their childhood years.

Episode 30 - The Busy World of Richard Scarry

August 03, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes - 60.1 MB

Find out how Richard Scarry played a big role in David and Mark's formative years as they look back at the world-famous illustrator and the impact he had on Destination Arete and generations of children around the globe. destinationarete.net/links

Episode 29 - Paul, Apostle of Christ

July 27, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes - 80.8 MB

Paul, Apostle of Christ is available now on DVD and Blu-Ray. David and Mark discuss the storytelling techniques and plot setup that made this movie the best they've seen in 2018. Listen in as they share their favorite things about Andrew Hyatt's feature debut as a director and screenwriter. destinationarete.net/links http://www.paulmovie.com/site/

Episode 28 - Watership Down

July 20, 2018 00:00 - 37 minutes - 71.5 MB

Rabbit adventures are the topic of today's episode as the guys discuss David's #3 favorite book of all time. Put on your long ears and listen up as we delve into Richard Adam's beloved tale of rabbits searching for a new home. destinationarete.net/links

Episode 27.5 - Introducing Patrick Farley!

July 13, 2018 00:00 - 13 minutes - 25.8 MB

Meet Patrick Farley, the newest member of the Destination Arete collective! Mark had a chance to sit down for a brief conversation with Patrick who has been illustrating our most recent blog series. We are thrilled to work with such a talented artist! destinationarete.net/links Facts - 0:10 Feelings - 3:57 Fun -6:58

Episode 27 - National Treasure (Happy Fourth of July!)

July 06, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes - 38.2 MB

To celebrate the Fourth of July we take a few minutes to discuss everyone's favorite Nicolas Cage movie: National Treasure. We look at some little-known facts and talk about what made this movie so much fun to watch. Happy Independence Day! destinationarete.net/links Facts - 2:54 Feelings - 12:40 Fun - 22:50

Episode 26 - Jill Mitchell Interview, Documentaries

June 22, 2018 01:45 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Mark sits down for a= great interview with filmmaker Jill Mitchell and then the guys discuss documentary filmmaking. destinationarete.net/links Interview - 0:10 Favorite Documentaries - 11:45 Fun Segment - 29:40

Episode 25 - The Dick Van Dyke Show

June 22, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

This week David and Mark discuss the best TV show of ALL time! We are celebrating our 25th episode this week and we thought it would be appropriate to record a mega-episode talking about our favorite TV show ever. Thanks for listening! destinationarete.net/links Facts - 4:30 Feelings - 18:30 Fun - 23:30

Episode 24 - Black and White TV

June 15, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB

Let nostalgia take over as David and Mark discuss old time television shows and what made them great! Our 24th episode is full of "remember when" and while the subject is rather monotone, the discussion is very colorful! Trivia & Fun Facts - 1:00 Opinions and Hot Takes - 10:30 What We Would've Liked to See - 15:45 destinationarete.net/links

Episode 23.5 - Marvel's Black Panther and Infinity War Films

June 08, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

David and Mark have a live conversation about Marvel's Black Panther and Infinity War movies while sitting next to the bay in Pensacola, FL.

Episode 23 - Villains

June 01, 2018 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

This week we mix it up and focus on one theme over our three segments. We tackle the worst villains from Marvel and Disney, Mark and David bring their favorite villain to the table, and then take a few minutes to create a villain for the story we've been writing!

Episode 22 - Incredibles 2, Anthropomorphism, Character Development

May 25, 2018 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Incredibles 2 is coming out soon, David and Mark discuss the intricacies of humanlike qualities in non-humans, and continue examining writing interesting characters. Visit destinationarete.net/links for any references mentioned in this episode! Incredibles 2 - 0:30 Anthropomorphism - 9:20 Character Writing - 17:15

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