Episode 7 - Invention, Imitation and Inspiration

This week, Morley and Ryan talk about finding a balance between skill building and creating original work. We also discuss the difference between imitation and inspiration, and developing the confidence to recognize and apply your inspirations without feeling like you're sacrificing your unique voice. 

Mentions:

Morley's Trail Mix Sheath
CLAMP (Morley's other podcast)
Casey Neistat
Vincent Ferrari
John Kuiphoff
Tame Impala
Kevin Smith
Slacker
The Taste Gap - Ira Glass
Stephen King Says Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ Is “Like A Big, Beautiful Cadillac With No Engine Inside It”
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rian Johnson on Creative Processing
Brick 
Dave Culligan
Side by Side (2012)
Flatbush Zombies
Little King Goods

What we're putting in the spotlight this week:

Morley: How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan


Ryan: Christopher Nolan

Where you can find us: 

Ryan O'Connor:

Instagram: @ry.oconnor    


Twitter: @ryanoconnor08

Morley Kert:

Instagram: @morleykert    


YouTube: Morley Kert    


Website: morleykert.com      

Collectively:

Instagram: @intothespotlightpodcast     


Twitter: @into_spotlight