The Creator Studio Podcast

Jeff & Dave is joined by Broadway producer Doug Meyer - winner of two Tony Awards for The Producers (2001) and Hairspray (2003). An impressive man talks the producer-side of Broadway show business. Plenty of wise nuggets and fun along the way.

Doug discusses his entry into the business, which started with his love of theater since age 7, his perspective on successful shows, what Mel Brooks is like, and what work he is currently working on.

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Jeff & Dave is joined by Sam Irvin for Episode 8 - talking filmmaking, Hollywood, creating, and his impressive story. We are thrilled to have such an accomplished and successful director and filmmaker join the program.

Sam is a veteran of the industry, directing dozens of films, including Horror icon Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (official) in Elvira's Haunted Hills (2001). He was also co-executive producer for Academy Award-winning film Gods & Monsters (1998).

He discusses his story into Hollywood, shares valuable insights from his time with director Brian De Palma, advice for young, aspiring filmmakers, his student director Ryan Coogler (before the Creed fame!), and more (several laughs along the way).

Please check out Sam's IMDB page here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006787/

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Creative Renaissance man, Nick Sanabria (known as Fox 32 Chicago's booth announcer), joins Jeff and Dave to talk about the many aspects of his right brain and his litany of skills - voice acting, musician, writing, copy writing, painting, sculpting. The self-taught creative savant shares some of his stories and learnings from his long history of delivering creative content.

We were honored to be joined by our guest - Chicago/Midwest Emmy Award-winning writer and director John Cuneo​!

We discuss some of his work ("Art of Motivation" web series - www.artofmotivationwebseries.com - winner at the 2018 Chicago Comedy Film Festival; "Texting While Driving" PSA - earned him a regional Emmy Award), writing and directing process, filmmaking, dialogue, comedy, and more. Plenty of fun along the way!

Dug into some fun topics in the first podcast of the new year: why do we love celebrities? How 'bout them apples? How do we foster a #creativecommunity? What's up with comedy? And 2019 New Year stuff...

Jeff and Dave dive into a post-Christmas discussion dissecting traditions, gift-giving, and holiday connections that make it worthwhile. They then get deep into the feeling of blessedness and finding purpose. This one got DEEP.

(Note: Dave said Maslov, meaning Maslow)

Jeff and Dave are joined by Dave's brothers - Chris and Will Salvi of Salvi Media, a media company specializing in video production.

They talk Salvi Media's story, video production, creative process, holidays, family dynamics, favorite movies, family support, and other random stuff. Lots of banter. Plenty of jokes. A priceless episode.

In Episode 2, gregarious and talented chef Paul Young joins Jeff and Dave to discuss food, cooking, restaurants, cuisine, and life in this joke-filled episode. A lot of stories about mentors, teachers, and learning en route to becoming a better creative. Relax deep in a chair, grab a whiskey, and enjoy the boys banter around with glee.

Jeff and Dave set sail on the maiden voyage of their podcast focused on creativity and the creative process - hoping to make the world a bit smaller for creatives and their futile existence (they are very much included).

In this initial episode, our hosts delve into their biographies and background to familiarize listeners with their personalities. Then the conversation investigates the creative process, particularly with writing. Creative discipline, feedback, and philosophies are involved. Dave talks way too much.