Dead Frog in the Driveway

Who hasn't?  Drew, Pat, and Joni unpack what it means to be stuck, why it happens, and offer navigation tips for those moments when the creative police come knocking.  Discover why moving plants found its way into the conversation, and find other hacks to help us all keep going.

Pat, Drew, and Joni talk about one of Joni’s favorite topics…craft. What role does craft play in the creative process? When does knowing and applying craft serve? When does it get in the way? Here’s hoping this episode will have you looking at narrative craft (or the craft of any creative pursuit) in a whole new (and inviting) way.

Drew is joined by New Hampshire-based cartoonist, musician, and educator Marek Bennett. They explore the creative process, narrative arc, Kindergarteners, and the power of a simple question: "What's next?"

Because creating—especially when it feels hardest—is how we embrace hope and resist despair. Drew, Pat, and Joni reflect on art as protest, play, and the quiet work of staying alive to the world.

Find out what happens when Pat is confronted with a do-it-yourself dresser with 4000 pieces.   Pat, Drew, and Joni  explore the tortured artist, moments of frustration, and discover dependable joy in practice or process.

Why do so many people deny their creativity? Drew, Pat, and Joni try to tease out this mystery. Plus, they take themselves by surprise by their own answers to the question: What is one of the most creative things you’ve ever done?