Reverse Podcast
95 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsJoin us as we take a reverse look into the lives of creative people and learn what it means to be successful. More information at http://www.reversepodcast.com
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Episode 43 | #WeekinReverse • Moving Forward
June 17, 2016 11:30 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBIn episode 43, Brenton and Bryant dive into the importance of moving forward. We are all about thinking backward here at Reverse Podcast, but there's a tendency to stuck in the past. That's why moving forward is so important. The whole reason we think backward is to recall all of the things that will help us move forward. ⏩ For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy
Episode 43 | #WeekinReverse • Moving Forward
June 17, 2016 11:30 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBIn episode 43, Brenton and Bryant dive into the importance of moving forward. We are all about thinking backward here at Reverse Podcast, but there's a tendency to stuck in the past. That's why moving forward is so important. The whole reason we think backward is to recall all of the things that will help us move forward. ⏩
Episode 43 | #WeekinReverse • Moving Forward
June 17, 2016 11:30 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBIn episode 43, Brenton and Bryant dive into the importance of moving forward. We are all about thinking backward here at Reverse Podcast, but there's a tendency to stuck in the past. That's why moving forward is so important. The whole reason we think backward is to recall all of the things that will help us move forward. ⏩ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 42 | Nathan Johnson • Guitarist | Producer | Graphic Designer
June 12, 2016 18:55 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBIn episode 42, Brenton and Bryant sit down with Nathan Johnson. Nathan, originally from Kansas City, made his way to Nashville to pursue a career in music and hasn't looked back. He's toured as a guitar player with such artists as Josh Wilson and Matt Kearney, just to name a few. He also has a side project in which he creates ambient instrumental music and works closely with musicbed.com. Among all of this, Nathan is also an extremely talented graphic designer and loves to spend time with hi...
Episode 41 | #WeekinReverse • Create What You Believe
June 10, 2016 14:23 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBIn episode 41, Brenton and Bryant discuss the importance of creating what you believe. It's really hard to buy into something that you don't believe. In a past interview with producer Keith Everette Smith, he talked about the most difficult part of being a producer is having to finish a project that you don't really like or believe in. How can we create art that's meaningful and impacts people when we don't even believe in it ourselves. Let's never get to the point where we create because we...
Episode 40 | David Andrew • Hillsong Worship | Musician | Keys
June 05, 2016 18:55 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBIn Episode 40, Brenton and Bryant have a conversation with professional musician, David Andrew. David is a part of Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia where he has been serving for more than 10 years. He is an integral part of the creative team at Hillsong and a fantastic keys player. David grew up playing piano and is an accomplished musician in many ways. Like most creatives, David has several projects and a variety of skills and talents that help him in the music industry as a full-time ...
Episode 39 | #WeekinReverse • Be Still
June 03, 2016 13:30 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBAs creatives, it's pretty typical to have your hand in about one thousand different things at any given time. Add that to the fast paced world that we live in, and you can get stuck in a perpetual cycle of a crazy non-stop life. Sometimes, the most difficult thing to do is be still. If we never take a moment to be still, collect our thoughts, and take a break from the noise, we won't be able to create from that deeper place. The world is already noisy enough. Let's take time to be still and ...
Episode 38 | Thomas Dulin • Producer | Mix Engineer | Tour Manager
May 29, 2016 18:45 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn Episode 38, we unpack the journey of Thomas Dulin. Thomas currently spends most of his time on the road touring as a FOH engineer and tour manager. He's toured with such acts as Ben Rector, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Ingrid Michaelson, Colony House, Third Day, and many more. He is also a Nashville based producer and has worked on many different types of projects both with local artists and others from all over the US. After sitting down with Thomas for 5 minutes, you can tell that he...
Episode 37 | #WeekinReverse • The Struggle is Part of the Journey
May 27, 2016 13:21 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MBEveryone's journey looks different. If you try to copy someone else's journey your'e never going to fulfill what you were meant to do. Every time we set out on a journey, there's always a struggle that happens. It could be as simple as the fact that you don't feel like going. Or maybe you have a few really discouraging days. Maybe you're not making any money and you can't survive. The list goes on and on, but you're not alone. The "struggle" that we're talking about is a part of the journey ...
Episode 36 | Hope Ammen • Producer | Yoga Instructor | Creative
May 22, 2016 18:30 - 1 hour - 58 MBHope earned her bachelor’s degree in Cinema-Television and immediately moved to Los Angeles post-graduation to begin her career in production. She started at CBS Studios and eventually worked for various TV production series for ABC, CBS, and TV Land. Hope then moved to London to expand her passion for storytelling by getting behind the camera and interviewing fellow travelers on her journeys from Marrakech to Reykjavik. She is now a proud resident of Nashville and loves working at GI IN...
Episode 35 | #WeekinReverse • Intimidation
May 20, 2016 12:50 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBIn Episode 35, Brenton and Bryant discuss the importance of not being intimidated. We limit ourselves when we believe the lie that everyone is better than us. When we let fear dictate our actions and intimidation take control, we can miss out on opportunities, relationships, and living in the freedom of knowing that you don't have to be intimidated ⏪
Episode 34 | Keith Everette Smith • Producer | Songwriter | Multi-Instrumentalist
May 15, 2016 18:45 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBKeith Everette Smith is a Grammy and Dove Award winning producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and teacher and a member of TobyMac's Diverse City Band. If there’s one thread that comes through everything he does, it’s that he’s good at seeing potential, envisioning where to go and helping lead people there. He is an activator. Smith is a lifelong trumpet player whose understanding of music, recording and performer development positions him as a sought after session player and arrange...
Episode 33 | #WeekinReverse • Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin
May 13, 2016 12:30 - 7 minutes - 6.9 MBComfort is something we all want. Whether it's in relationships, a job, ice cream, or a new memory foam mattress. You become more of yourself when you're comfortable. Being comfortable in your own skin is the idea that there is a way to be content with who you are and what's been placed in front of you. Whether it's a massive creative project or a day job that you hate, if you're comfortable in the fact that you know who you are it changes the way you approach life. When you're at peace with...
Episode 32 | Tasha Layton • Worship Leader | Artist | Speaker
May 08, 2016 18:07 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBTasha Layton Smith is a pastor, worship leader, and professional singer who moved to Nashville from Los Angeles after 10 years of working simultaneously within the church and music industry. She has been a voice for various productions such as Disney, Nickelodeon, and Cirque de Soleil, and toured as a backing vocalist for international recording artist Katy Perry for over 4 years. She was recently featured in T.C. Helicon’s “The Ultimate Guide to Singing,” and has been fortunate enough to si...
Episode 31 | #WeekinReverse • Playing to Your Strengths
May 06, 2016 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBIn this week's #WeekinReverse Episode, Brenton and Bryant discuss the importance of playing to your strengths. As creatives, we all have strengths and weaknesses. Often times, it's easier to focus on what we're not good at than it is to identify the areas that we excel in and are good at. If we learn to play to our strengths, we can identify our stronger areas and spend more time thriving than we do wishing we were better in certain areas. Learn to play to your strengths and bring the right ...
Episode 30 | J. Warner Wallace • Author | Former Cold-Case Detective | Christian Apologist
May 01, 2016 18:30 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBJ. Warner Wallace is a cold-case homicide detective, adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University, Christian case maker and author. J. Warner was a conscientious and vocal atheist through his undergraduate and graduate work in Design and Architecture (CSULB and UCLA); he always considered himself to be an “evidentialist”. His experience in law enforcement only served to strengthen his conviction that truth is tied directly to evidence. But at the age of thirty-five, J. Warner took a ...
Episode 29 | #WeekinReverse • The Art of Storytelling
April 29, 2016 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MBIn Episode 29, Brenton and Bryant unpack the Art of Storytelling. We all tell stories. Whether we thin so or not, our lives are a story and how you tell that story is completely up to you. Some of us utilize the art of storytelling in the art that we create everyday. If you learn to master this art, you will be able to create things that connect with people on a deeper level. The power of a good story can communicate our message in the strongest way possible ⏪
Episode 28 | Ellie Schmidly • Singer | Songwriter | Creative
April 24, 2016 19:20 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIn Episode 28, we sit down with our good friend Ellie Schmidly. Ellie is a singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN and has been a great friend of ours for years. She has brings a unique perspective on creativity and what that looks like in the context of songwriting. Ellie is a fantastic performer, vocalist, and we believe that her best days are ahead. She is currently working with Nashville producer Charlie Peacock on several projects. She is involved in commercial songwriting as well as h...
Episode 27 | #WeekinReverse • Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
April 22, 2016 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBThis week, Bryant and Brenton discuss the importance of team work. Often times, creatives hit a wall when trying to create in isolation. Thus the importance of a team! Putting great people around you and collaborating on ideas not only make great products, but also refresh your individual ability to create. Brenton talks about writing songs with other band guys and how that influences certain sounds, styles, and lyrics... where other times, an individual approach is just as important. Tea...
Episode 26 | Nate Griffin • Creative Director | Executive Producer | Photographer
April 17, 2016 18:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIn Episode 26, we dive into the creative process with Nate Griffin. Nate’s professional career began in Nashville TN as a PA working for one of the nations’s premier event planning firms, Hospitality Consultant’s LLC. Within a couple of years Nate had stepped out on his own and launched Grateful Inconvenience Inc., a boutique creative and logistics agency providing creative & production services for both live and film or photography. Nate has designed and produced sets for artists such as T...
Episode 25 | #WeekinReverse | Perseverance
April 15, 2016 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBHave you ever come up against a wall that feels impossible to get over? Have you ever been the host of a semi-successful podcast and lost your voice? This week's #weekinreverse episode unpacks the importance of persevering through tough times. ⏪
Episode 24 | Jesiah Dzwonek • Platinum Songwriter |Artist | Producer
April 10, 2016 18:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBJesiah Dzwonek is most known for his chart topping single "Cool Kids" performed by Echosmith. He is a songwriter, artist, producer, and recording engineer based in Burbank, CA and has a lot to say about creativity, pop music, and how to be honest with yourself and your music. In this episode, Reverse Podcast sits down to ask Jesiah what inspires him to create his songs, what sparked the idea of "Cool Kids", and how making it into mainstream music has spawn new ideas for his music and lyri...
Episode 23 | #WeekinReverse • Dreaming Bigger Than Your Dream
April 08, 2016 18:47 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBIn this week's "Week In Reverse", Brenton & Bryant discuss the idea of dreams being the foundation of future dreams. If you want to leave a legacy, you have to start with completely jumping into your dream. They unpack their journey with Reverse Podcast, The Sunday Morning Drive, and Cor Captis being only the beginning stages of what they feel will last longer than the initial dreams. Join the conversation using #ReversePodcast on Twitter! Don't ever stop dreaming. ⏪
Episode 22 | Olan Rogers • Actor | Director | Entrepreneur
April 03, 2016 17:33 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIn episode 22, Brenton and Bryant sit down with Actor/Director, Olan Freaking Rogers. Olan has been a part of the youtube and online video community for years making hilarious videos with his college buddies in the early days to now, owning businesses and making a career out of being a creative. In this episode, Olan talks about everything from how he got his start, to where he's at now, and everything in between. If you know Olan from the Balloon Shop days then you have a pretty great unde...
Episode 21 | #WeekinReverse | The Power Within
April 01, 2016 15:30 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBIn Episode 21, Bryant and Brenton unpack the idea of the power within. When you realize that your success doesn't rely on everyone around you, rather it's up to you and the work that you put in, you can tap into a confidence that you won't find anywhere else. Confidence is different than arrogance. It's not about doing everything on your own and not taking advice from anyone else. It's about being comfortable enough in your own skin to realize your strengths and weaknesses to help put you ov...
Episode 20 | Duncan Phillips • Drummer | Actor | Newsboys
March 27, 2016 18:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn Episode 20, we sit down with Duncan Phillips. Duncan is a professional drummer, recent actor, and member of the same band, Newsboys, for over 20 years. That is quite the accomplishment by itself, but Duncan is still accomplishing amazing things in the music industry and recently starred in the hit movie "God's Not Dead". We sat down with Duncan at his home right before he left for tour and we got to talk all things drums, creativity, acting, faith, and life. If you've had the chance to se...
Episode 19 | #WeekinReverse | "The Art of Originality"
March 25, 2016 13:40 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBIn Episode 19, Brenton and Bryant talk about the art of originality. Sometimes being original means completely disconnecting from what other people might think. Other times, it might mean collaborating with people you've never created with before. Regardless, the art of originality starts with thinking outside the box and conveying an emotion with the very first brush stroke, guitar chord, or snapshot. Don't just copy someone else for the sake of success... be original. For more information ...
Episode 18 | James Duke • Guitarist | All the Bright Lights | John Mark McMillan | Matt Redman
March 20, 2016 18:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIn Episode 18, we had the chance to sit down with professional guitarist, James Duke. James is known for his signature sounds that he creates using combinations of effect pedals, guitars, amps, and anything else that would make a guitar sound unique and different. We're able to dive in with James and get straight to the heart of why he creates and how he continues to gain success as a creative person. James has played for such musicians as John Mark McMillan, Matt Redman, Steven Curtis Chapm...
Episode 17 | #WeekinReverse | The Power of "I Don't Know"
March 18, 2016 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MBIn Episode 17, Brenton and Bryant talk about unlocking the power of the words "I Don't Know". It can be such a hard thing to admin, but it's a crucial ability as a creative person to have the capability to admit that you don't know. That's not a reason to give up or stop trying, rather it should fuel the motivation to find the answer. One of the greatest achievements in life is to be a life-long learner. It's our job to never stop learning, and to take in the world and people around us allow...
Episode 16 | David Dobson • Photographer | World Traveler | Creative
March 13, 2016 19:22 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn Episode 16, we dive into the creative process with David Dobson. David is a close friend of ours and a fantastic photographer that has been all over the world in search of the perfect shot. His life is a testimony of someone that has followed their dreams and never looked back. He has been to over 100 different countries and has done sessions with industry leaders in music, fashion, and more. Now, he is working a project to share his stories with kids in a new, creative way using technolo...
Episode 15 | #WeekinReverse | Done is Better than Perfect
March 11, 2016 16:13 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBIn Episode 15, Bryant and Brenton unpack the idea that "Done is better than Perfect." As creatives, we tend to wait until everything is perfect before we take the leap to release our work out into the world. It's a difficult balance of striving for perfection while also, keeping an open mind and an open hand around our work. When we get caught up in perfection it can paralyze our ability to create from a true and authentic place. Release yourself of the lie that everything has to be perfect ...
Episode 14 | Steve Goold • Drummer | Ben Rector | Sara Bareilles | Owl City
March 06, 2016 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn Episode 14, we sit down with Steve Goold. Steve is a professional drummer that has toured the world with some of biggest names in the industry. Here's a snippet from Steve's Bio: I play drums professionally: Live, in studios, and at clinics. I currently work a lot for Sara Bareilles and Ben Rector, and occasionally with Paul Baloche and Sara Groves. In the past I've worked for Owl City, Joel Hanson, the Honeydogs, Go Fish, the Blenders, and a whole bunch of others. I'm also the Head Music...
Episode 13 | #WeekinReverse | Brenton Miles
March 04, 2016 08:00 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBIn Episode 13, we bring you another #weekinreverse episode. This time, Brenton shares a brief version of his story as it relates to creativity and his musical background. Brenton was on a tour bus at a young age with his Father, who sang in a Southern Gospel quartet all throughout Brenton's younger years. His Dad, also a drummer, inspired him to pursue music and he became an accomplished drummer. Through high school he began playing in different bands and getting into recording and producing...
Episode 12 | Kevin Max • Singer | Songwriter | Poet
February 28, 2016 16:51 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIn episode 12, we are thrilled to bring you a reverse look into the life of Kevin Max. This has been one of our favorites so far, and Kevin was kind enough to invite us into his home to talk all things creativity. Kevin Max (born August 17, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, and poet. He is best known for being a member of the Christian pop group dc Talk. As a solo artist following the 2001 dissolution of dc Talk, he has recorded six full-length studio albums, one Christmas album, and ...
Episode 11 | #WeekinReverse | Bryant Urich
February 26, 2016 21:50 - 8 minutes - 7.33 MBIn Episode 11, Bryant unpacks his story as it relates to creativity, music, and birthing the Reverse Podcast. He discusses the importance of knowing who you are as a person and as a creative in order to be the best you that you can be. Bryant started playing guitar as a teenager and went on to study music in college as well as play with several different bands. He was also on staff as a Worship Leader for many years and served the local church in the areas of music and media design. For him,...
Episode 10 | Jimmy Abegg • Musician | Painter | Photographer
February 21, 2016 15:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIn episode 10, we unpack a life long journey of a legend in the Christian music world. Jimmy Abegg has played guitar for many different artists including Charlie Peacock, Rich Mullens and the Ragamuffin band, and Steve Taylor and the Perfect Foil. He is a very talented painter and photographer as well. In this episode, we talk about his journey in music and the arts, his inspiration, and wisdom for the next generation of musicians and artists. Something that we didn't mention in the intervie...
Episode 9 | #WeekinReverse | The Power of a Day Off
February 19, 2016 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBIn Episode 9 #WeekinReverse we are discussing the importance of taking a day off. This week has been INSANE. Our friend David Dobson (interview soon to be released on the RP) has been in town with us, and introducing us to all of his old industry friends. We've captured a ton of fantastic interviews that we can't wait to share, but it's time... for a DAY OFF. Taking a day off can be the hardest thing to do for some people. For others, taking a "day on" would probably be a better idea. But i...
Episode 8 | Jeff Frankenstein • Newsboys | Keys | Production
February 14, 2016 17:52 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIn episode 8, we dive into the life of a professional musician that has toured the globe, been a part of over 16 albums, and spent the last 22 years with the same band; the one and only, Jeff Frankenstein. Contrary to what you might think, his last name really is Frankenstein. Jeff is the keyboardist, music director, and 22 year member of the Christian Rock Band - The Newsboys. Jeff moved to Nashville to join the band in 1994 and has been with them ever since. He shares the ups and downs of ...
Episode 7 | #WeekinReverse | Why Do We Create?
February 12, 2016 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBWhy do we create? - The WHY behind the WHAT As creative people, we're always looking for inspiration. We need to constantly stay inspired in order to create things that inspire others. Last week, we discussed what creativity is, but once that is established we find out quickly that there has to be something else in the equation. The best creative ideas come from a deeper place than just off the top of your head. The best creative ideas come from people that create with purpose. The "wh...
Episode 6 | Chris Bartels • Producer | Songwriter | Mix Engineer
February 07, 2016 15:22 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBIn Eposide 6, we dive into the creative process with Chris Bartels. Chris is an extremely talented producer, songwriter, and mix engineer based in Minneapolis, MN. We had the opportunity to sit down with him and discuss some of his current projects, his songwriting process, the gear he uses, and how he stays inspired. If you've ever had thoughts about giving up on what you love, you're not alone. We all tend to struggle with some form of insecurity as artists. It's natural. The way we handle...
Episode 5 | #WeekinReverse | What is Creativity?
February 05, 2016 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MBWHAT IS CREATIVITY? What does it mean to be a creative person? Isn’t that just one of those “different” people that keep to themselves? Dictionary.com defines creativity this way: “the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretations, etc.; originality, progressiveness, or imagination.” Such is creativity. It’s more than an idea or a “different” personality. It goes beyond what you do a...
Episode 4 | Calvin Nowell • Singer | Author | Manager
February 01, 2016 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWebster's Dictionary defines the word "potential" as - capable of being, but not yet in existence. This definition alone can best describe the life-journey of Calvin Nowell. Pursuing purpose and destiny has been the path Calvin Nowell has taken for most of his life. Knowing it was there but not understanding how to manifest it was the question he asked for years. Eventually, he decided to start somewhere. On this path, there were a few obstacles that presented itself. One of the biggest hur...
Episode 3 | Cory Wong • Professional Guitarist | Arranger | Producer
February 01, 2016 13:30 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBCory Wong has been called one of the most versatile and exciting musicians in the Twin Cities, and is the go to music director and producer for dozens of artists around the world. He's had the pleasure of touring with artist such as Ben Rector, Brandon Heath, Nicole Nordeman, and many others. He is a genius of all things guitar and plays with a passion and experience that brings new life and energy to the stage. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Cory in Nashville to talk about what i...
Episode 2 | Peter James • Hillsong Worship | Keys | Sound Design
January 31, 2016 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBPeter James has been playing piano/keys for the last 25+ years and of those the last 10 years professionally as a musician, session musician songwriter, instrumental/film-score composer as well as touring with various local and international artists. He's been involved as a keyboard player on a whole range of live and studio albums and has had the privilege of working as a session musician for a bunch of amazing talented artists and producers over the years. Over the past 10 years he's been...
Episode 1 | An Introduction
December 18, 2015 07:44 - 8 minutes - 7.52 MBBrenton Miles & Bryant Urich (Co-Hosts) break down the vision behind "Reverse Podcast". Join the conversation online, http://www.reversepodcast.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and mail [email protected].