Reckless Creatives
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsA Pipeline Artists original podcast about nothing and everything. Hosts Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman share the truth, and nothing but the truth, about the challenges and benefits of living life as artists, striving for freedom to create in any medium, even ones you never thought of before. It's honest—no sugarcoating or selling hope. We tell it like it is, while always finding ways to make lemonade out of lemons. Think of us as Michael Bay, but with action items that don’t explode.
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Episodes
Aimiende Negbenebor Sela: The Queen of Collaboration
April 16, 2024 20:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBSadie and Jeanne chat with filmmaker, writer, lyricist, model, director, champion of collaboration, Aimiende Negbenebor Sela of Sela Films, LLC. If you are only working on one project at a time, you need to listen to this. A double listen for anyone who wants advice on filmmaking in a collaborative way ... which is the only way, tbh. Resources from this episode: Follow Aimi on IMDBPro, Vimeo, Website Follow on IG: @selafilms Love Wins International Film Festival, May 4, 2024 Stay tuned fo...
Dan Mirvish: Indie Filmmaker, Entrepreneur and Alligator Hunter
April 03, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBYes, you read that right. Dan Mirvish, co-founder of Slamdance, does it all. And his amazing new film, 18 1/2, comes out on DVD this month (see links below ... we have all the links). There is quite literally something for everyone in the episode, from practical advice on film school, turning your art into a business, scones ... and alligators. But most importantly, Dan is possibly the coolest dude we've ever met and we learned so much. Get those earbuds in! Resources from this episode: D...
The Artist Mindset with Multi-Hyphenate Dusty Wright: Don't Let Fear Hold You Back
March 12, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBDusty Wright has done it all—musician, William Morris agent, creator of a magazine, interviewed the likes of Led Zeppelin and Ron Howard, and so much more. His story will not only inspire, but also humble every artist who hears it. This one isn't just for musicians. It's for artists of all stripes! We dive deep into the mindset of the creator. (Apologies for Jeanne's sound sucking in the intro. Don't worry, it's fine for the full interview. Turns out earbuds can't compare to a real mic.)...
The "I Need That" Episode: Advice on Making Goals, Endless Writing Resources, and Guarding Your Grave
January 19, 2024 15:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIt's time to pull back the curtain and discuss how the sausage gets made. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman dive deep into their writing process, making goals, sharing a zillion resources they use to get words on the page and thoughts on juggling a crazy life with trying to be creative. This one has more resources than we even realized, and even more to come, so check back later for Sadie's list of writing books! And, of course, Jeanne talks about graves. No shock there. Resources...
Bonus Episode: Maryam Keshavarz and The Persian Version
January 02, 2024 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBSadie talks with Maryam Keshavarz about The Persian Version's Sundance run, writing comedy vs. drama, indie filmmaking, multi-generational stories, and playing the sitar ... because music is at the center of everything creative. The Persian Version is available on all digital platforms. Sadie's interview of Maryam on Script Magazine Instagram: @marakeshfilm @thepersianversionmovie Purchase or rent at: APPLE TV, PRIME VIDEO, GOOGLE PLAY Pipeline Artists Script Magazine Symposium All ...
Phil Stark, Screenwriter Turned Therapist ... Advice Writers Need
December 19, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBTime for therapy! Sadie and Jeanne chat with Phil Stark, screenwriter of Dude, Where's My Car, "South Park" and more. They discuss his journey from breaking into Hollywood to saving partners from breaking up. You have the questions. Phil has the answers. "Ask Phil" column on Script Magazine gives you a chance to get all your writing questions answered. Email Phil at [email protected] Resources from this episode: "Ask Phil" on Scriptmag Phil Stark on X: @pbstarkok Phil's Webs...
What About Bob ... Saenz, That Is
December 01, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBWhat can we say about Bob? He's a screenwriter, actor, musician and now ... novelist. He's also a hell of a fun interview! Sadie and Jeanne talked with Bob about adapting his very first script (written decades ago) into a YA novel. Oh, yes, he did it! And it's fabulous! But we also address important screenwriting advice, especially on how to keep a career going for a very long time. Grab your earbuds and get ready! Resources from this episode: Bob's YA book: Jessica's Vampire Diary Bob...
Corey Mandell: Build It and They Will Come ... Teams, Writing, and Career
November 01, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBScreenwriter and teacher extraordinaire, Corey Mandell, chats with Sadie and Jeanne about everything from the post-strike landscape in film and TV to building a team to help you get discovered. Oh, and we talked about yo' mama. Maybe. Resources from this episode: Corey's website: coreymandell.net Modern Story Tools Masterclass On-Demand Class (NOTE: Special offer just for RC listeners, if you purchase this on-demand class before November 21, 2023, you can get a full refund if you don't...
Just Don't Suck
September 20, 2023 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MB"What's the point of anything anymore?" ... that question launched a rambling convo between Sadie and Jeanne which culminated in many thoughts. Maybe too many thoughts. We aren't sorry. Resources from this episode: Deadlocked documentary Floyd Abrams: Speaking Freely documentary "Ask Phil: Learning to Set Professional Boundaries" All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch full (read that as "most") episodes on YouTube. Follow us on Twitter: @reckl...
Mario O. Moreno is Amazing ... And He Owes Us a Rap. (Not to be confused with a wrap.)
August 04, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThis is a true reunion of the Three Amigos, but instead of drinking margaritas, the convo is all about writing. The talented Mario O. Moreno branched out from screenwriting and adapted his script into a novella … that’s written as a rap! Trust us, you want to listen to this one. Oh, and there's a Sexy Clock™. Watch for Sadie, Mario and Jeanne to rap in the near future. Tamborine donations welcome. Send them all to Mario. Resources from this episode: Mario's Website: mariomorenowrites.com ...
Real Talk™ with Writer/Director Christopher Derrick
July 20, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBWhere do we begin? How about with the raw truth, delivered by the one and only Christopher Derrick. We dive into his experience breaking into TV writing, the bumps and bruises he got along the way, the challenges of A.I., and even the lessons learned by getting ripped off. Oh, yeah, it's a big, bad world out there in La La Land. Most importantly, when we shed light on the struggles and realities of being a professional writer, maybe someone can be spared a tiny bit of pain. At least that'...
Screenwriter Tom Vaughan: What's the Story You're Trying to Tell?
June 13, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBEveryone says, "It's all about the story" ... but what even is story? Tom Vaughan dives deep into structure, and how having a clear process can not only help you get the words down, but it can also dig you out of the ditch when your story goes off the rails. And, yes, Jeanne's plant is still alive. Resources for this episode: Tom's Story and Plot website Get 15% off with this coupon code for any of Tom's classes: RECKLESS15 Tom on Twitter: @storyandplot Tom on IMDb All OG Pipeline Art...
Audio Fiction: Podcast Producing Dynamic Duo and Signal Award Winners K.A. Statz and Travis Vengroff
May 10, 2023 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBSadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chatted with award-winning audio-fiction podcasters, K.A. Statz and Travis Vengroff, about their multiple, incredibly successful podcast series (yes, 25-million downloads kind of success!!!!), finding a work/life balance (good luck with that), their writing and producing schedules, and so much more. If you ever wanted to create an audio-fiction podcast, this is the overview you need. Episode Resources: K.A. Statz (Kaitlin Statz) on Twitter: @Statz...
Amanda Deibert: You Already Have the Answers ... That's a Yes
March 28, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBWow ... this one is definitely a favorite. Sadie and Jeanne make room on their therapy couch for the one and only Amanda Deibert—multi-hyphenate extraordinaire. Like, seriously, she does everything— author, screenwriter, and bestselling comic book and graphic novel writer. And she's also a must-follow on Twitter. Big lesson: If you want to stretch yourself, learn to say yes, until you have to say no. Listen and find out what we mean. Resources from this episode: Amanda Deibert on Twit...
The Sh*t Show Episode: Inside the Mind of Multi-Hyphenate Joe Favalaro
March 04, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBWe're calling this "The Shit Show" not because Joe Favalaro is a "shit show," but because Jeanne was having a shit-show day of mattress delivery and chaos. Sadie and Jeanne have an in-depth convo with screenwriter/novelist/musician, Joe Favalaro—better known as Joe Straynge—about music, screenwriting, feedback notes, childhood dreams, being dark and broody ... and starting a cello trio. Cellos are cool as hell. You heard it here first. Resources from this episode: Script Pipeline Scrip...
Scott Myers: It's Time to Shun the Should
January 13, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBSadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman have an in-depth talk with the amazing Scott Myers about his new book, The Protagonist's Journey: An Introduction to Character-Driven Screenwriting and Storytelling. To say they have writers' crushes on Scott, is an understatement. He's simply the nicest, most generous man in the industry, living to help writers. And this book is his gift to all of us. Resources from this episode: Scott Myers on Twitter @GoIntotheStory The Protagonist's Journey: A...
The Legendary John Truby: "You've Got to Be Smart About It"
December 15, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBWhat do you do when the legend that is John Truby walks into the Reckless house? You soak up every piece of advice he offers. Sadie and Jeanne chat with John about his new, amazing book—The Anatomy of Genres. Every writer needs it. It'll be the new "required reading" in Tinsel Town. Seriously, it's a game-changer! Resources from this episode: John Truby's website. The Anatomy of Genres (THE new, amazing book!) The Anatomy of Story Jess King's Reckless Creatives episode. John Truby on T...
Dramatist Jeff Kitchen Attacks Storytelling with a Burn Rod
December 01, 2022 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB"If you're not in over your head, you're not doing your job as a writer." Yep, that about sums up the theme of Sadie and Jeanne's convo with Jeff Kitchen. If you're looking for inspiration to push your story to its limits (and beyond), look no further. Oh, and a plant's life might be in danger. Or maybe not. We'll see. UPDATE: Jeff has a new book out, The Hero's Dilemma: Drama at the Heart of Your Story. Available now! "Decades in the making, The Hero’s Dilemma was written by one of the ...
Don't Try This at Home: Bank Robber Turned Published Writer
October 28, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWhile Sadie galavanted around Europe, Jeanne put reckless on steroids and talked with Jeff Frye, bank robber turned writer. Yes, a bank robber who got 20 years in a maximum security prison is now a published writer. So, what's your excuse? Resources from this episode: Symposium's NaNoWriMo Write-In Sprint, November 1st Skip the Vomit, Make a Plan by Craig Weeden Writer's Market Guide to Getting Published Symposium's One-on-One with Lane Shefter Bishop Mark Dawson YouTube Jeff Frye's websit...
If Trigger Warnings Could Have Trigger Warnings: Cactus Jack's Jay Thornton and Michael Gull
September 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBNow that we have your attention ... While Sadie is vacationing in Europe, Jeanne decided to shake things up and invited writer/director/producer/filmmaker and uber reckless creative Jay Thornton on the show with actor/comedian Michael Gull—the star of the Thornton Brother's new film, CACTUS JACK. If you want reckless, look no further. There's a lot of swearing, a lot of honesty about Hollywood and indie filmmaking, how limiting the industry is for creatives who push the envelope, and the or...
Writing Routines, Community and Naps: Ralph Walker and the #5amWritersClub
September 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBSometimes you need a good kick in the butt to get writing done ... or an alarm clock. Ralph Walker from the #5amwritersclub talks about finding a community to keep him engaged and productive, while Sadie takes a nap just at the thought. If your regular routine isn't working, switch it up and give an early start a try! The gigantic list of resources from this episode: Join the #5amwritersclub on Twitter Symposium's "One-on-One Animation Convo with Joshua Pruett" Pipeline Artists: "Balanc...
Implementing Inclusivity Into Your Storytelling with Jess King
June 16, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBFilmmaker and professor Jess King joins Sadie and Jeanne for an honest dialogue about how screenwriters can change the world and the obstacles traditional Hollywood has put in the way of writers, including flaws with the classic "hero's journey." Resources from this episode: Jess King's Inclusive Screenwriting for Film and Television Pipeline Artists Symposium - A Year-Round Conference in the Arts Jess King on Twitter: @kingisafink All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipeline...
Turn Your Bitching Into a Plan
May 24, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBWhat's a new season of Reckless Creatives without a plan? Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman launch Season 2 sharing their thoughts and tips for creating a productive plan to create your art. There's some barking, some smack talk, and ... yes, a plan to make donuts. Resources from this episode: Jeff Willis on the Future of Hollywood Pipeline Artists Symposium - A Year-Round Conference in the Arts Greta Heinemann's Writers Wright Journal Timer Clock - someone buy one for Sadie! "W...
Poetry Month ... Goes Fast. Try to keep up, people!
April 30, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBWhat do biscuits, butter and poetry have in common? You'll learn that, and so much more, when Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman talk with poets/writers/filmmakers Jade Dee and Wilnona Marie. Resources from this episode: Jade and Wilnona's Website Jade and Wilnona's Books Jade and Wilnona on Facebook All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch full episodes on YouTube. Follow us on Twitter: @recklesscr8tive @SadieKDean @jeannevb @pipelineart...
Zack Ford Hijacked Hollywood
March 11, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBScreenwriter and producer Zack Ford is one cool dude. Not only has he written a zillion scripts (if you want to know how many, you have to listen), but he also ran for mayor of Skaneateles, NY. But what's better than that, you ask? It's the unbelievably ballsy thing he did when his back was against the wall and quitting was not an option. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch full episodes on YouTube. Resources from this episode: How I Hijacke...
Taking Feedback: When to Cry, When to Cheer, and When to Scream, "This meeting is over!"
January 26, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBTaking feedback on your writing can be gut wrenching and soul crushing, but it doesn't have to be. Sadie and Jeanne share tips on how they give and receive feedback, Sadie interrupts the podcast with a call from her DP, and Jeanne actually prepared for this one! Oh, and if we get 100,000 RC episode downloads, Matt will buy them a VW van! All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch full episodes on YouTube. Resources from this episode: Getting Hon...
Let's Talk About Money
December 17, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBMoney. It's what everyone wants. But how do you juggle the job with the art ... or the art with a family and a mortgage? Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman attempt to give advice, but by no means should you ever take financial advice from either of them! Instead, tune in for a candid talk about moola, exhaustion, and, yes, Nicholas Cage. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch full episodes on YouTube. Resources from this episode: Sympos...
Bonus Episode: Paula L. Pedene - From Whistleblower to Memoirist
November 10, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIn honor of National Novel Writing Month, Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman go off road and bring you an interview with author and whistleblower Paula L. Pedene. She shares how she exposed corruption in the VA system, was literally banished to the basement, won a lawsuit, and then wrote all about it. Paula's memoir, A Sacred Duty, How a VA Whistleblower Took on the VA and Won, comes out on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2021. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipeline...
Rejection Randomness
October 20, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBRejection. It's the name of the game for all artists. Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman share how they handle rejection and offer honest, Real Talk™ solutions for how to turn the sting of disappointment into motivation ... after wallowing in a full-on cryfest, of course. Update: Yes, Andy came to the reunion. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch full episodes on YouTube. Resources from this episode: Writing the Blockbuster Novel by A...
We Don't Know Jack About Animation But Katiedid Langrock Does
September 20, 2021 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBSadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chat it up with writer and story editor Katiedid "Did" Langrock. We don't know jack about animation, but Did schooled us on being a head writer and story editor, navigating that world from Georgia, and advice on moving to (and away from) L.A. What do you really need to succeed? Tune in to find out. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch RC episodes on YouTube. Resources from this episode: Katiedid Langro...
I Am My Own Pet Peeve
September 02, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBHave you ever had a week that just kicks you in the head and takes you prisoner? Welcome to our world. Jeanne & Sadie have a pet-peeve vent session that's raw, real, and full of laughter. If you're in need of some Real Talk™, this is an episode for you. Surprisingly, they don't just bitch, they also offer actionable solutions to whatever is pissing you off. And believe us, there's a lot. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch the full episode ...
Lucas McNelly: "Stop Worrying About What Other People Think"
August 24, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBJeanne sat down with her old buddy Lucas McNelly about everything from working on set, the "value" of film school, depression, lessons learned from making a short film, tons of crowdfunding tips, why you shouldn't give a sh*t what people think, and how Lucas got 238 million views for his short film. Yep, you read that right. Settle in. So many lessons packed into this hour. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch full episodes of Reckless Crea...
From Farm to Celluloid: Skyler Lawson Brings Cinema Back Home
August 03, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBWhen you have an Indiana grain field, a high-school sweetheart, and a dream, what do you do? You make a film, of course! Writer/director Skyler Lawson talks with Sadie and Jeanne about the monumental task of bringing his film, Whelm, to life ... on celluloid, no less! All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watch full episodes of Reckless Creatives on YouTube. Resources from this episode: Twitter: @skyler_j_lawson Instagram: @skyler_j_lawson Twi...
Here's the Thing... What They Don't Tell You About Writing Partnerships
July 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBEver wonder what it's like to work with a writing partner? Or how to find one? Or if it's worth looking for one? Before you dive into a writing partnership, listen to Sadie and Jeanne. Well, maybe listen to Sadie and Jeanne for more than that, but it's a start. Get advice on contracts, collaboration, and maybe even a few thoughts on what it's like to have Larry David as a dad. Even though he's not their dad. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipelineartists.com/listen. Watc...
Lucia Lucas & James Kicklighter: The Value of Authenticity, Taking Risks, and the Challenges of Living as an Artist ... and Opera. Yes, Opera.
June 30, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBJeanne Veillette Bowerman talks with opera singer, Lucia Lucas, and The Sound of Identity's director, James Kicklighter. Lucia shares her experiences being the subject of a doc, the first transgender opera singer to take on a lead role, and a peek behind the curtain of the world of opera. Together with James, they explore all aspects of an artists life—realities not often discussed, like money, relationships, and film festival challenges for LGBTQ+ films. Whether you're an opera lover or n...
Starting Projects: Get $h!t Done 15 Minutes at a Time
June 11, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBNo one likes staring at a blank page or struggling to find time to write every day. Stop the guilt trip! Jeanne Veillette Bowerman and Sadie Dean share advice on how they choose projects, how to create time to write while juggling a day job (and sometimes 2 or 3 jobs), and tips for outlining your stories and organizing your life. There's talk of tequila, skills to kill people, writing partnerships ... yes, Jeanne gets a tad tipsy. All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be found on pipeline...
Spike Scarberry: Drunk History Meets Screenwriting
May 23, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBReckless Creatives Podcast co-hosts Sadie Dean and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman chat with Spike Scarberry about what it takes to succeed in screenwriting. Spike is a veteran of the Hollywood development landscape, having worked for an agency, a prod company, and a TV network. A super-sized episode full of everything from "do I have to move to L.A. to be a successful writer?" to the question everyone has—"how much champagne can I fit in this mimosa?" All OG Pipeline Artists podcasts can be fo...
Spooning Failure
May 11, 2021 22:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBWhat better way to launch a new podcast for artists than to lament about failure right out of the gate. Sadie Dean of Script Magazine and Jeanne Veillette Bowerman of Pipeline Artists channel their inner Larry David to share their most epic failures. Big spoon, little spoon, whichever way you embrace failure, JUST DO IT. Follow Reckless Creatives: @recklesscr8tive Follow Sadie: @SadieKDean Follow Jeanne: @jeannevb Visit Pipeline Artists Visit Script Mag