Frank James Podcast

Speaking with Greg Guevara, known as Jreg on YouTube, about what it means to be an artist, and overcoming typical creative blocks. Watch his main channel for ironic comedy and commentary at https://www.youtube.com/@jREG, or his second channel where he discusses art and creativity https://www.youtube.com/@gregguevara1330

We always hear "quality over quantity" but I'm here to suggest that quantity is actually quite important when it comes to creativity.

Something about Creativity I've been thinking about for awhile: stop caring.

My guest today is my friend, the delightful Maria Filar. Maria is an artist specializing in graphic design and illustration. She designed the awesome artwork for the T-shirts I sell for my YouTube channel! (https://www.bonfire.com/store/frankjames/)

Maria’s going to share some of her misadventures in the dating app world, including a bizarre prank that a guy pulled on a first date. She'll also educate us on the several hilarious patterns she's found across dozens of men’s profiles. (For instance, did you know that lots of guys like to just put a bunch of airport codes in their profile to show where they’ve traveled?)

Connect with Maria, shop her designs, and hire her below:

Instagram | @mariafilar | https://www.instagram.com/mariafilar/

YouTube Channel | http://bit.ly/2UfSao1

Etsy Shop | 5 Eye Studio | https://www.etsy.com/shop/5EyeStudio

Threadless | 5 Eye Studio | https://5eyestudio.threadless.com/

Going behind the scenes of the popular 16 Personalities comedy sketch series on my YouTube channel with my illustrious writing partner, Holly N. Get a free month trial of Audible (including free audio book for you to keep forever) at http://www.audibletrial.com/FJ

Today I'm joined by filmmaker Marina Bruno. We discuss how she got into making films, her process when making a new movie, and what she's looking to create in the future, among many other topics!

You can watch her films on her YouTube channel Wondering Pictures: https://www.youtube.com/user/WonderingPictures

And see her latest short film, "Anything Goes": https://youtu.be/BA6zI8uh0dk

Alanna Boudreau is a songwriter whose music is full of wistful melodies and introspective lyrics, featuring her expressive vocals amidst simple yet enveloping arrangements. We discuss not only her music and the inspiration behind the songs she has penned, but also her experience wrestling with faith and beliefs, as well as the role that creativity plays in a postmodern world.

Listen to her music:

Bandcamp: https://alannaboudreau.bandcamp.com/releases

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZTtFY3gmrX8kYucKCdB4u?si=Y78J8GvkQDGzOxzFqmzSrg

iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alanna-boudreau/1131684058

Amazon: https://amzn.to/2AVlLd2

J.J. McCullough is a journalist and YouTuber whose videos cover a wide variety of topics: from the world's worst flags, to the school lunches of children around the globe, to the Canadian Prime Minister election. J.J. explores the inner workings of the cultures of Canada, the US, and beyond through the everyday objects and symbols of these countries; as well as looking at their political structures, leaders, and languages. Not a stranger to controversy, he has been denounced by the Parliament of Quebec, which is a first for a guest of this podcast. We get a little more political than usual here for the FJ podcast, but ultimately come to the conclusion that understanding and empathy are the things that will ultimately bind together a nation. Watch his videos at https://www.youtube.com/c/jjmccullough

Going in depth into the cycle of creativity, the balance of inspiration and craft, knowing when to start on an idea or throw it back, and keeping your work fresh.

Dan Johnston is an author and coach whose passion is teaching people how to work for themselves, become location independent, and over all design an awesome life. Visit him at dreamsaroundtheworld.com/frankjames for a special offer, and peruse his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/dreamsaroundtheworld/