Back in the summer of 2014, I went to Warped Tour and watched the pop-punk bands Yellowcard and Bowling For Soup play back-to-back sets. Seeing how each band handled the expectations of their fans was a fascinating lesson. Join me this episode for the full story and to hear some thoughts on responding to the belief (internal or external) that your best art is already behind you.

Back in the summer of 2014, I went to Warped Tour and watched the pop-punk bands Yellowcard and Bowling For Soup play back-to-back sets. Seeing how each band handled the expectations of their fans was a fascinating lesson. Join me this episode for the full story and to hear some thoughts on responding to the belief (internal or external) that your best art is already behind you.

#17: The Glory Days - Yellowcard, Bowling for Soup, and Handling Fan Expectations

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Always Choose Orange began 13.8 billion years ago as a tiny piece of the infinitely small, hot, and dense singularity that contained all the mass and matter in the universe. Since then, it has been expanding rapidly and recently reached its one-year anniversary. The show provides actionable ways to develop and maintain a thriving creative process. Tune in each week for a mix of short teachings and long conversations with creators across a wide array of mediums — from musicians and authors to painters and photographers. Expect a blend of exercises, tips, thought-provoking stories, textual analysis, and new perspectives — all with a major focus on craft. FOR EXCLUSIVE CREATIVITY TIPS, MUSINGS, AND EXERCISES, SUBSCRIBE TO THE ALWAYS CHOOSE ORANGE NEWSLETTER: https://www.alwayschooseorange.com

Always Choose Orange began 13.8 billion years ago as a tiny piece of the infinitely small, hot, and dense singularity that contained all the mass and matter in the universe. Since then, it has been expanding rapidly and recently reached its one-year anniversary. The show provides actionable ways to develop and maintain a thriving creative process. Tune in each week for a mix of short teachings and long conversations with creators across a wide array of mediums — from musicians and authors to painters and photographers. Expect a blend of exercises, tips, thought-provoking stories, textual analysis, and new perspectives — all with a major focus on craft.&nbsp;FOR EXCLUSIVE CREATIVITY TIPS, MUSINGS, AND EXERCISES, SUBSCRIBE TO THE ALWAYS CHOOSE ORANGE NEWSLETTER:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.alwayschooseorange.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.alwayschooseorange.com</a>

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