Keep the Flow

In this episode I get into the enormous question of "what do we want?" as creative people, the impact of social media and the importance of having a mission statement.

Links to relevant videos:

Jeff Goldblum on Colbert: https://youtu.be/hbnUGrtzcLc?si=ClyBQANHDCqM3TcL&t=173

David Bowie interview: https://youtu.be/JRtZc_Nmo5w?si=o8mZdIpLI5TggFVY

Jack Conte at SXSW: https://youtu.be/5zUndMfMInc?si=dluYbMpNoLbMsbjM

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In the 2nd interview of this podcast, I'm joined by Pat Rosario, known on Instagram as numberfoursofttaco.

She's an artist and printmaker living in Tennessee.

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Pure imagination ain't just for Willie Wonka. In this episode we look at how we can use this powerful tool to inspire new ideas.

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Books I recommend:

Show Your Work by Austin Kleon

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

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In this episode we get into the things that get in our way, that completely derail us, or even that just annoy us or make us angry - and how we can turn them to our advantage and use them to power our best work.

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Videos mentioned:

Michael Cain - Use the Difficulty

Podcasts mentioned:

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso on Apple Podcasts

Working it Out with Mike Birbiglia

Music mentioned:

Oppenheimer Original Soundtrack by Ludwig Göransson

Angel Song by Kenny Wheeler

Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday

Shostakovich Under Stalin’s Shadow 

by Andris Nelsons and Boston Symphony Orchestra

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Be more like Penny, my dog. Instead of panicking when we are in unfamiliar territory - take a big long sniff.

In this episode we get into how to embrace the chance to explore something new and how to prepare for the unexpected.

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How do we keep showing up even when we don't feel like it? And how do we know when we actually need a break - as opposed to just being lazy?

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Books mentioned in this episode:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Show Your Work by Austin Kleon

Ness Labs overview of Creative Burnout

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In this episode we'll look at the role of meaning in art, and 6 ways to harness ambiguity to create engaging work that allows for multiple interpretations.

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Books mentioned in this episode:

The Age of Insight by Eric Kandel

Podcasts mentinoed in this episode:

Creative Pep Talk with Andy J. Pizza

Videos mentioned in this episode:

How Your Brain Finishes Paintings

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For the first of hopefully many interviews on Keep the Flow, I'm joined by drummer and composer Emre Kartari. Topic range from his journey from Ankara, Turkey to his creative process to how he draws inspiration from film and much more.

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Emre's music:

Perpetual Anxiety

Origin

Other music mentioned in this episode:

The Seasons by David Liebman

The Seasons Reflected by David Liebman

Live at the Lighthouse 1 by Elvin Jones

Live at the Lighthouse 2 by Elvin Jones

The Amazing Adventures of Simon Simon by John Surman

Upon Reflection by John Surman

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Creative decision making: How to trust your feelings over external indicators

Here's a story of when I first started driving to illustrate how we can sometimes put too much stock in external indicators instead of trusting our gut.

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Creative Confidence by Tom and David Kelly

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In this episode I offer some tips for making a living with our creative abilities and fill you in on some of my back story. Like dropping out of high school to go on the road with a rock band and working as a designer in New York.

Photo used in episode art by Sam Dan Truong. Instagram: @samtruong02

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The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

Now is Better by Stefan Sagmeister

The Long Tail by Chris Anderson

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

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