Chase from Soft Stone Hearts takes us on a journey through the winding paths of creativity, from recovering from a serious knee injury to finding his artistic voice.

The discussion also tackles practical challenges facing independent musicians, from content creation strategies to finding your place in local music scenes. Chase's insights into collaboration, particularly with his bandmate Jess, highlight how creative partnerships can provide essential external filters that help elevate the work beyond what either artist could accomplish alone.

Whether you're a creator yourself or simply curious about the mysterious forces behind the music that moves you, this conversation offers a thoughtful glimpse into the mind of an artist who's committed to making meaningful connections through sound.

From psychology student to storyteller, Jason Johnston reveals how his background in psychological analysis became the foundation for his unique approach to visual composition. His recent work on the Western film "Killing Jimmy Kelly" becomes a case study as he unpacks the delicate balance between technical constraints and creative vision, while shooting in the punishing Texas heat with limited equipment.

His career philosophy echoes in his parting wisdom: "Don't be afraid to challenge yourself and go beyond what other people are probably expecting you to do and then surprise them."

Eric's path to stand-up comedy began unexpectedly following a medical crisis that left him physically injured. Rather than hide from the attention his appearance would draw, he embraced the spotlight, transforming vulnerability into art. "I'm a big guy with a cane and cast – people are going to stare anyway" 

His short film "Maps" exemplifies this philosophy, exploring grief through two sisters who represent different facets of Basso's own personality – the solitary artist versus the social connector. The film's emotional impact stems from its personal traegdy, drawing from real experiences with loss.

Meet Samantha, a filmmaker who after graduating from Full Sail University in 2014 with a degree in filmmaking, Samantha took a nine-year break before rediscovering her creative voice.

She shares stories from the set of "Grease Monkey" where she served as first AD, Samantha reveals the behind-the-scenes problem-solving that makes productions successful—from managing angry neighbors to maintaining positive crew dynamics. Her practical wisdom about effective leadership shines through as she discusses the importance of communication, organization, and treating crew members with respect.

Short films are the proper place to experiment with the craft. Having done so Dylan is gearing up for his second feature film Rocky Wake, a story that integrates personal tragedy in the background of horror and suspense in a disturbing way.

A local to the Cincinnati film scene, Nick is frequently brought on to film behind the scenes and document the process. Not always having a department role to fill gives room to observing the set dynamics without the stress of the work. Come listen to his thoughts on the community, set life and who would be the first filmmaker that should get one million dollars for their first feature.

Different productions and set cultures yield a wide array of memories and experiences. From appearing on The Walking Dead: Dead City to the recent Peacock show Long Bright River, Hedley shares some helpful advice for newer actors and set memories that may well deserve a production of their own.

Having two features under his belt Cam reveals the positives and negatives of trying to carve your way in the film industry, and shares his thoughts on local Cincinnati culture and his personal craft.

After starting off contributing to the role of art department on Rachel ended up switching to the much needed and in demand role of sound operators on set. Often understaffed for the problems the surface in the day Rachel recalls her experiences and tips for solving problems on the spot.

After putting her dreams on pause to become a mother and raise a family, Heather has returned to her childhood dreams of becoming an actor. She shares how her life experience has influenced her craft and emotional capacity and her view on the indie filmmaking scene.