“The thing that’s compelling to me is that this is a wholly and completely unique story because it’s us and it’s ours. But it is a narrative that is repeated all over the country for a window of time that looks a lot like our narrative. And it had the same impact on the people involved that it had on us, in varying ways. You don’t come to listen to this podcast because you want to know about Third Uncle. You’re gonna learn about Third Uncle because you want to hear a podcast about your band. You want to hear a podcast about your neighbor’s band or your brother’s band or the band that lived in the Co-op house in your college town.” - Matthew Carlson

Welcome to a very special, format breaking episode of This Creative Act. Two years in the making, this is an audio weave of 6 musicians reflecting on the experience of creating the art rock experience that was Third Uncle. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it. This is MY creative act.

The Music Speaks for Itself: Third Uncle on bandcamp

Matthew Carlson: Phonophore Records

Ernesto Gomez: Manitou on bandcamp

Chester Winowiecki: Artist

Jason Vyerz: Dolphins Can Swim

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Tim Hall is truly wonderful to have a conversation with. Always insightful and deeply thought, this is the guy you want to talk to on just about any topic. On this episode we get excited about how John Carpenter's 'Halloween' opened a door to a greater sense of the potential of storytelling through film. It also scared the heck out his young self and led to a lifelong love of Horror movies.

Tim is a good friend and also a film critic. He IS the People's Critic. Check out his work here: https://thepeoplescriticblog.com/author/timothylhall/

Now go listen to this talk. It was a true joy and here's to JOY!

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Jason Power is a longtime friend, filmmaker, and teacher. It is always a pleasure to talk with this guy and he brings it home with a deep dive discussion on the creativity of David Lynch and how Twin Peaks deeply affected his teenage brain. Check out his creative work at https://vimeo.com/jwpfilms. Dig in and enjoy this conversation. I certainly did.

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My good friend Riley sits at the table with me and we go DEEP on his experience with R.G. Collingwood and his book 'The Principles of Art'. We also look at how this book fueled a writing project of Riley's that grew to 367 pages as he wrestled with his own creative voice and his place in the world. This is a very special talk and I encourage multiple listens. There is so much here to chew on it invites you to come back for second helpings. Enjoy!

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My friend Gretchen explains how Ram Dass came to her at a fortuitous time during the depths of the Covid pandemic lockdown. We look at many of his ideas and how they influenced her thinking as well as exploring a joyful creative process she engaged in at the same time. This is a wonderful talk with Gretchen and I know you will deeply enjoy this one.

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My great, good friend Angela LOVES David Bowie. So when I invited her to be on the Pod I knew beforehand who she would be bringing to the table. We go deep into the creativity of the man himself and explore how Bowie shaped Angela's young mind and continues to offer joy and pleasure to her today. If you love David Bowie you will very much enjoy this talk. Enjoy!

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This first guest set the precedent for the format of all future episodes. Join me and musician and creator Matthew Carlson for a deep dive discussion on the origins of creativity and how deeply important creative expression is to us all.

Matthew is the mind behind the Substack site 'What Am I Making' with all the writing, podcasts, and content that goes with it. Check it out here:

He is also the mastermind behind Phonophore Records:

https://www.phonophorerecords.com

AND he is a member of multiple bands such as The Stick Arounds, Harborcoat, The Pantones, and is a solo artist as well. How does he find the time to talk with me? I guess I am just incredibly lucky. Enjoy this talk!

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