To Create is Human.

By Jacob Christensen

Season 2 we're going ALL in on STORY. How to better tell stories.... more

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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

To Create is Human. episodes:

April 10, 2026 019. The Hidden Cost of Not Telling Stories // S2E7
Stories make others feel seen.

My favorite moments from the conversation with Talmage:
➤ Stories are simple
➤ The "One Way" framework (you're one way, then you change, now you're different)
➤ Take the INTERESTING stuff out of a story if it's a red herring
➤ Vulnerability is terrifying
➤ Love the daily practice of writing down one story worthy moment in your day
➤ Audiences have an incredible BS reader

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro + Story Bite
2:08 Helping others tell their story
9:22 Why people struggle to tell their story
13:34 The cost of not telling stories
18:33 Don't break your characters' spine
21:48 What is removed from the story
26:48 Make me CARE
32:10 What makes a story stick long after it's over?
35:37 What to do when the project goes sideways
37:43 Address the elephant in the room
40:58 Favorite stories
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47min
April 03, 2026 018. The Hardest Part of Storytelling // S2E6
Storytelling is about saying what people feel but can’t say themselves.
My favorite moments from the conversation with Adam:
➤ Story is IMPACT
➤ Cut the GOOD stuff to have a GREAT story
➤ LISTEN to your interviewee instead of just waiting to ask the next question
➤ Creating because YOU want to is a better metric than likes, comments, vanity metrics
➤ A great story makes me QUESTION further
➤ Great interview moments come from conversation, not rigid scriptingFollow Adam:
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro + Story Bite
1:51 Story is IMPACT
4:36 How to pull the story out of people
10:29 If it doesn't add to the story, CUT it
14:39 Get EMOTION out of people
17:00 Are we attention seekers?
20:41 Imperfect content
24:34 Creating out of DESIRE
26:17 Cracker Barrel / Jaguar rebrand
32:25 Honoring new and old audiences
33:32 Actually benefiting my brand
37:58 What makes a story stick with you long after it's over?
40:45 Books vs movies story
43:02 Make me question further
46:01 The HARDEST stuff to cut
50:54 Why we STRUGGLE to tell our story
55:01 How story impacts TECHNICAL decisions
59:51 HUMANIZE your subjects
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1h 5min
March 13, 2026 017. Why STORY is the difference (in a world of AI) // S2E5
Solo episode today, I spill some thoughts on wanting to create just because. Also thoughts on learning a craft vs technology, and breaking down some industry buzzwords like "authenticity" "consistent" "transparency" etc

This is S2E5 of the pod

Hope you enjoy!

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30min
February 20, 2026 016. The 12 Story Archetypes That Secretly Control Your Life w/ Ben Anderson // S2E4
What story archetype are you living?

In this episode, I sit down with marketer Ben Anderson to explore the 12 foundational character archetypes developed by Joseph Campbell and Carl Jung, and how they shape not just movies, but our lives.

Most people know the Hero’s Journey.

Very few understand the archetypes behind it.

We talk about:
➤ The 12 core archetypes that show up in every timeless story
➤ The difference between your resting story and your aspirational story
➤ Why brands fail when they tell the wrong story
➤ How culture swings like a pendulum between archetypes
➤ Why I stopped telling a “success” story and leaned into the Creator

Ben shares how he went from being publicly called the worst marketer in his class…

to managing marketing for two of the fastest-growing companies in Utah, all because he learned how to see story correctly.

But this episode isn’t about marketing.

It’s about understanding.

Story is the lens through which you see the world.

And when you learn someone’s story you connect with them in a way that isn’t transactional.

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1h 24min
February 13, 2026 015. How to Tell a Story That Actually Changes Someone w/ Ashley Arnson // S2E3
People don’t want to watch your transformation.

They care about their own.
So how do you show your viewers that their story matters to you, while still sharing your own?

Ashley goes over how to tackle this EXACT problem as a personal brand, huge brand, as a storyteller.

Some of what we cover:
➤ Why most brands only talk about the visible problem
➤ The philosophical layer that builds loyalty
➤ How identity shift is the real goal of storytelling
➤ Why “story = change” isn’t metaphorical, it’s structural
➤ The 3 layers of pain, and what happens when you only hit on one layer
➤ How to know if your story actually works
➤ Creating stories is the closest thing to being like God

Follow Ashley:
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➤ https://www.blackhavencreative.com/

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2h 6min
February 09, 2026 014. I Asked 100 Creators What Makes a Story Unforgettable // S2E2
In this episode, my wife and I read and react to 100 real comments from writers, filmmakers, founders, marketers, and storytellers who answered one simple question:

What makes a story stick with you long after it’s over?

Some talked about truth.
Some about emotion.
Some about restraint, specificity, silence, and timing.

Together, they reveal that great stories aren’t about being impressive...

They’re about being HUMAN.

If you care about storytelling in any form (film, podcasts, writing, branding, or creative work) this is for you.

Some of my favorite quotes from this episode:
- "Don't tell your story, let the audience FEEL it vividly"
- "Creating stories is the closest thing to being like God"
- "People think stories are shaped by people, in fact, it's the other way around"
- "A great story makes you take one step closer to your horizon (whatever that may be)."
- "I think humans crave stories because we are addicted to transformation."
- "Feeling fundamentally understood and seen by someone who doesn't even know you exist"

Leave in the comments, what makes a good story to you??

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1h 36min
January 29, 2026 013. Why This Season Is About Story-Driven Creating // S2E1
WELCOME TO SEASON 2 EPISODE 1

In this episode I'll go over why the rebrand is happening, and what's to come in this next season of To Create Is Human.
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23min
January 29, 2026 Welcome to the "To Create Is Human" Podcast // Season Two Starts Here
Welcome to the newly revamped To Create is Human podcast!! (Previously Success is a Myth podcast).
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3min
January 22, 2026 012. Being On Set Is Home // Hondo Hendricks on Becoming the Character
WELCOME HONDO HENDRICKS TO THE POD

Hondo breaks down why filmmaking and acting isn’t just about performance, it’s all about people.

We talk about why bad relationships can quietly ruin a project, and how trust between actors, directors, and cinematographers shapes the final film more than gear or budget ever could.

This conversation is less about chasing roles and more about earning trust, showing up fully, and becoming someone else without pretending.

In this episode, we explore:

- Why being on set feels like “home” for some creatives
- How trust between actors and directors directly affects performance
- The difference between playing a character and being one
- Why communication and respect matter more than talent on set
- What makes a great DP/actor relationship
- How low-budget films can still be deeply meaningful
- Why “one more take” is a sign of care, not incompetence
- Drawing inspiration from real life, not just other films
- The invisible cost of bad culture on a creative team

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46min
January 15, 2026 011. To Create is Human // Kensington Rhodes on Fear, Risk, and Becoming Who You're Meant to Be
WELCOME BACK TO THE POD

Kensington used to think fear was like a wall, showing him what to avoid.

Instead, fear reveals where risk is.

In my conversation with Kensington, we talk about:
- Supporting a spouse through intense academic and professional stress
- How belief from the right person can unlock your potential
- The emotional toll (and beauty) of entrepreneurship
- Why accountability matters more than motivation
- Lessons the gym teaches about growth, risk, and consistency
- Going from underweight and insecure to confident and resilient
- Why focusing on inputs beats obsessing over results
- Choosing the hard path, and why it’s worth it

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Viddy Studio: viddystudio.com
Connecting Creators: https://www.youtube.com/@connecting_creators

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1h 11min

FAQs about To Create is Human.:

How many episodes does To Create is Human. have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.