Creative Banter

By Cody Schultz

Welcome to Creative Banter, a creative and philosophy focused podcast where anything goes. I’m your host, Cody Schultz. Joining me is the one and only Ben Horne. Each week, we sit down to discuss some... more

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The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.

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September 21, 2023 66 - A Steady Cadence
No matter what you are into outside of photography, there are always parallels which appear, connecting the creative life to all else. The steady cadence while cycling is much the same as the slow progression toward large goals. And the pure pressure a musician feels - which leads to unfortunate mental breakdowns - can be felt by all who deal with life’s ups and downs. Even finding out that the solution to a problem which has plagued you for almost a decade is a simple one, can help open our eyes toward novel realizations in our creativity.
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Sony 90mm 2.8 Macro
Leofoto G4
Alex Noriega
Arca Swiss D4
Monochrome eBooks by Sarah Marino
Lewis Capaldi Netflix Documentary
Bo Burnham: Inside
Nature Vision Magazine
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MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
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44min
September 14, 2023 65 - Thought Collaboration
Having the opportunity to witness the evolution of thought, and of practice, over a period of time, is a truly magnificent thing. To watch as someone grows and learns from past experiences. To see how their thinking changes as they encounter new challenges. That is, at the very core of it, what we are discussing in this week’s episode. As usual, I hope there is something beneficial within these ramblings for you all.
LINKS
Ben’s 2023 Print Portfolio
Ben’s 2023 Zine
Dan White
Iterations by Jeffery Saddorris
David Kingham
Cody’s Instagram / Threads
Snippets by Cody Schultz
Focus Stacking 8x10 Film
Ben’s Fun Comment
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MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
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41min
September 07, 2023 64 - Come Back
Remember how I mentioned about a surprise of sorts two episodes back and then swiftly ignored it? Well, in this episode, it is finally revealed. And it brings plenty of discussion to the table on what it means for the future of my art.
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Matt Payne
Brooks Jensen - Kokoro
Sarah Marino
David Kingham
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MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
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39min
August 31, 2023 63 - Taste of Freedom
While I continue to ramble on about summer doldrums and my lack of direction in life, Ben brings to the table an interesting discussion on the connection between barefoot running and large format photography. We speak on his fears of being forced to digital - perhaps an inevitable fate, in time - and why these fears exist in the first place. Will he decide to venture to the dark side of digital, or will he sooner give up photography? Of course, this is all hypothetical. Or so we hope.
LINKS
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
Nature Vision Magazine
Anthony Trollope
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MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
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44min
August 24, 2023 62 - Proximity of Place
After a month-long break, Ben and I are back in action, ready to discuss all things creativity, nature, and whatever else comes to mind. Given it’s the primary excuse for our absence, in this episode we are discussing my trip to Colorado and the power of proximity. We talk about the photographic struggles I was met with, the potential of a return visit, and we continue our conversation on maintaining a greater awareness of nature, a running theme in our weekly talks.
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David Kingham
Jennifer Renwick
Sarah Marino
Matt Payne
Nature Vision Magazine
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Feast of Love by Charles Baxter
Liberation Day by George Saunders
Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
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MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
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45min
July 20, 2023 61 - Too Much of a Good Thing
Due to my trip to Colorado, this is going to be the last episode for a few weeks. We’re talking about physical, mental, and emotional health, starting with Ben’s recent blueberry fiasco, which transitions us into talking about the mind-body connection. From there, we discuss stress and human evolution, wrapping everything up nicely with a bit about better connecting with nature. Truly no better way to start off my trip than thinking about all this.
LINKS
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
Inside (movie)
James Webb Celebratory Image
Barefoot Running Movement
Black Mirror - Beyond the Sea
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MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
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47min
July 13, 2023 60 - Brain Dead
Despite being a bit brain dead, both Ben and I work through this week’s conversation, talking about a variety of topics that somehow fit together. We start things off by discussing the use of shallow focus and what Ben calls the Pirate Method to aid in composition creation. Continuing to speak on finding unique compositions, we talk about the passage of time and finding stories in nature, as well as writing about your photographs. And given two recent camera announcements, we discuss those a bit as well.
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John Sexton
Framing Square
Heal. by Andrew Baruffi
Ondu Eikan 4x5
Widelux Announcement
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MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
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40min
July 06, 2023 59 - Little Bit of Misery
The Spandex Warrior and I sit down this week to discuss the trips we recently returned home from. For myself, that means my rainy trip to Acadia National Park in Maine; and for Ben, that’s his trip to Southern Utah with his wife. Both of which, it turns out, were filled with pizza. Much of the conversation revolves around small scene photography and the familiarity of place that is necessary to create such photographs, to notice those intimate moments. We also talk a bit about the idea of doing something for the pure enjoyment of it, rather than getting sucked into the idea of having to make money off your passions.
LINKS
Heal. by Andrew Baruffi
Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
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MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
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43min
June 29, 2023 58 - Spandex Warrior
It seems this is the time of year for beautiful trips into the wilderness, as Ben returns from his spring backpacking trip and I prepare to head off into Acadia. Most of the conversation revolves around these adventures, but as usual, we throw in a bit about productivity, anxiety, and expectations. Oh - and Ben is slowly transforming into a true Spandex Warrior. So that makes for a nice visual.
LINKS
57 - Societal Commentary w. Nick Carver
Gitzo Mountaineer Series 1
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MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
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43min
June 22, 2023 57 - Societal Commentary w. Nick Carver
Creative genius Nick Carver joins me this week for a blunt discussion on society. We kick the conversation off by discussing how terrifying lifestyle changes can be, which, I know, is a very common thread in recent months. Really, though, I wanted to bring Nick on to discuss why he chose to release a four-hour long video - and then ask people to pay for it. Through this, we discuss the societal idea that entertainment should be free, along with the reality of running ads on YouTube. And then we get into the meat of the conversation: anxiety, depression, and mental wellbeing. This is a long one, so batten down the hatches and let’s dive right into it.
LINKS
Nick Carver’s Extended Plays
Creative Banter Episode 34
YouTube Putting Ads When Pausing Video
Feigned Productivity
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Creative Banter Episode One
Leave No Trace Principles
Rich Roll & Robert McKee
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MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
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