Ryan Woodward began his career in traditional animation for movies, including cult classics The Iron Giant and Space Jam, before becoming a storyboard artist on Spider-Man 2, Iron Man 2, and Avengers Assemble, and creating the stirring short, "Thought of You." Today, he's pursuing many avenues for his creative powers.

In this podcast, recorded at THU in Japan, he talks about how he's found happiness after some perilous life moments. He also dives deep into story, and how his understanding of metaphysics and neuroscience led to a breakthrough that can avoid formulaic Hollywood tales. Anyone with a creative streak will recognize Ryan's career path, and his advice on how to navigate it is invaluable.