Your Creative Journey

Brian Reed (or just “Reed” to most folks), accidentally got started in the crew side of entertainment by accident in 1989- and he’s still here! Like rush hour on the 101, he’s had a ton of unexpected stops and weird routing in his Journey: theatre, rock n roll, a little bit of film work, sort of being a roadie, LA, Vegas, South Korea and a whole lot of putting people in the air at a few different theme parks and hundreds of theaters in the US.

When he’s not working he’s usually the oldest dude skating at the skatepark.

Highlights from this episode:

• Reed talks about his early days of learning the craft while surrounded by talented and hardworking people
• Thoughts about ghosts while working both as a host and technician aboard The Queen Mary
• The necessity of leadership in the arts, pulling from Jocko Willink and Leif Babin's "Extreme Ownership"
• An encouraging word to artists about what working life will be like after COVID-19

Links from this episode:

https://www.usitt.org​
https://esta.org/
https://www.controlbooth.com

It's a first for Your Creative Journey.
Kenny Landmon (Director, Writer, Executive Producer and Actor) returns to the podcast to premiere his short film DATING UNDER QUARANTINE. 

Joining Kenny are members of the cast and crew including:

John Eaden - He co-wrote and co-produced the short film Dating Under Quarantine with Kenny Landmon and plays the part of The Single Mingle Man, dating expert.

Drew Lahat - is an L.A.-based editor, colorist, and video engineer with 15 years of industry experience. His editing credits include the documentary features On The Map for Lionsgate, Aulcie which played in 20 festivals, and Santiago Files with Malcolm McDowell. He’s worked for Sony, NBC, 20th Century Fox, and many more. Currently Drew is the facility engineer at Geiger Post in Hollywood.

Matthew Lopez (Sound Design) is an audio engineer with years of experience in anything from studio recording, mixing, mastering, sound for film, to live sound and audio system design. With such a wide range of experience, he has developed a deep understanding and love for the relationship between science and art that music and film thrive upon.

Madeline Neavez - (Key Makeup) Maddie is a performer and make-up artist in the SoCal/ LA area. This is her first socially distant project and hopes to show that all aspects of entertainment can keep going despite what’s going on in the world.

Jonathan Salas - (Happy Man) Jon Salas was born and raised in Orange County , he has been playing with cameras every since he could remember and spends way too much time watching key and peel skits on YouTube. He loves all things business and marketing with dreams of opening a breakfast nook as his retirement plan.

RC Ormond - (Therapist) is a Native Texan who moved to LA almost 25 years ago to pursue an acting career in TV/Film.  When he’s not Grinding on his TV\Film career or working two day jobs, he loves spending quality time with his amazing family of five. 

Ryan Castellino - (Benji) UCLA Grad. Originated the role of the Duke of Weselton in the original cast of “Frozen Live at the Hyperion” and Wally in the original cast of Roger Bean’s “Life Could Be A Dream”. Thrilled to be apart of DUQ!

Nathan Landmon - (Newscaster) is a Southern California based voice over artist and singer. His varied credits include work from the theatre, live music halls, studios, and his own voice over productions.

Shannon Galipault - (Jazlyn)  Shannon is a CSULB Communication Studies grad who continues to look for opportunities to try something new. During quarantine she finished a certificate program, picked up a little bit of graphic design, set new workout personal bests and rewatched all of Gilmore Girls for the third time.

You can see the full short film of Dating Under Quarantine here

This week on the show, Paul and Kevin check-in with listeners Dary Mills and Krista King to see how their own creative projects have been coming along.

Both ladies have been avid followers of the show and share what processes they have been using to move forward with their work.

Korey Pollard is a DGA first assistant director, mentor, and lecturer.

His previous television and film credits include Salem (WGN), The Player (Sony/NBC), The King of 7B (ABC Family), Kevin From Work (ABC Family), A to Z (NBC), Stephen Bochco’s Murder In the First (TNT), Nashville, (ABC), Rizzoli & Isles (TNT), The Wedding Band (TBS), Lie to Me (FOX), Life (NBC), the critically-acclaimed show Monk (USA), Deadwood (HBO), House (FOX), Grey’s Anatomy (ABC), Boomtown(NBC), and CSI (CBS). 

Film credits include: Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Spy Kids 2, And Starring Pancho Villa As Himself, Thirteen Days, Waterworld, Clear & Present Danger, Eye For An Eye, G.I. Jane, That Thing You Do, and Stand By Me, among many others. 

He has been on the advisory boards of Compass College of Cinematic Arts and Hollywood Connect.

He also holds a position on The First Assistant Director/Unit Production Manager Committee of The Directors Guild of America.

Highlights from this episode:

• Korey getting his start illegally as a minor on a set
• Rob Reiner coming to shoot a major motion picture by Columbia Pictures in Korey's hometown - and his crazy story of getting a supporting role in Stand By Me
• Korey’s battle with drugs and his path to sobriety
• Starting as a set dresser and an eye-opening moment with the keyboard player from Wall of Voodoo (financials in entertainment are not what they appear to be)
• Korey’s friendship with Kevin Costner on Waterworld
• Processing trauma - Korey's "wake up" moment while working on set
• Korey's upcoming podcast project which explores the healing power of music and the personal struggles industry creatives have battled

Books mentioned in this show:

Body Mind Bridge by Shuna Morelli

Korey Pollard IMDB 

Episode 25 James Arnold Taylor - Voiceover Actor, Writer, and Producer

James Arnold Taylor's versatile vocal range has given him success in every facet of the voice-over industry. His voice is heard all over the world daily, and you would never know it's one person. His list of credits ranges from leading roles in major summer blockbuster films, starring roles in the hottest animation on television, a promo voice for Fox, and national ad campaigns in commercials for TV and radio, from the voice of a Mini Wheat to the current voice of Fred Flintstone. 

James' most notable credits are: Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Johnny from Johnny Test, and Green Arrow from Batman: The Brave and the Bold

James is also the host of the Talking to Myself Podcast.

Highlights from this episode:

• Realizing he wanted to be a voiceover actor since he was a kid and how he made his way into the industry working in radio
• Talking about his process of working on his show Talking with Myself
• What’s required to be a great voice-over actor. Get creating, practicing, and stop trying to please other people. Make yourself laugh and enjoy it.
• “I didn’t get any special treatment. If you have a passion for this, pursue it.”
• Discussion about “The Story of With” by James Arnold
• The role that faith plays in James’ life
• A mind-blowing story of several life-changing that James experienced

Links:
jamesarnoldtaylor.com
James Arnold Taylor YouTube Channel
James Arnold Taylor Rumble Channel

Books referenced:
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
The Story of With by Allen Arnold
JAT 365 by James Arnold Taylor

Dylan White joins Paul and Kevin this week.

Dylan has been professionally creative for almost thirty years. He is an actor, comedian, voiceover artist, screenwriter, and author. Most notably, for over ten years, he played The Genie in Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular at Disney California Adventure. 
As an author, he is most known for his Apparition Series about a ghost who falls in love with the girl who lives in the house he's haunting. 
Dylan is also an advocate for mental health awareness and openness. 

Highlights from this episode:

• Dylan talks about his career as an actor and how he discovered the benefits of theme park work while pursuing his dreams
• Kevin, Paul, and Dylan share alleged stories of strange theme park guest behavior
• Dylan's work as a writer and also using his creativity and healing as an entrepreneur
• "Treat this like surfing."
• "If you’re not happy without it, you won’t be happy with it."

Links:
dylanwhite.com
Instagram @itsdylanwhite
Books by Dylan White

New music for the show by Matty Gregg
Instagram @theswellsband

In this episode, Kevin and Paul talk about techniques they use to get out of a funk.

It’s an interesting episode that gets interrupted by fire alarms and takes an interesting turn discussing relationships.

Highlights from this episode include:

• Kevin reveals the challenges he’s had this season
• “We need the downs to feel the ups”
• Morning routines. Small little actions, making the bed, washing the dishes.
• 20-minute chunks. The small little action gets you rolling
• “Believe it, till you see it”
• Matthew McConaughey and prayer & meditation techniques Paul and Kevin use.
• A clarification over the pronunciation of “sudoku” 

Actress and teacher Judy Kain joins Paul and Kevin this week.

She has been in over 400 commercials, 130 TV and film projects.
She has won numerous awards for coaching and teaching at her own studio Keep it Real Acting Studios, one of the top places for acting classes in Los Angeles. She has received awards for her performance in MAD MEN gleaning the SAG AWARD for the Show. 
She travels all over the country teaching and inspiring actors with her vast knowledge and experience.
Judy is also a published author of the Commercial Handbook called "I Booked It!"She also has a new book and on line course entitled THE BUSINESS OF ACTING. She has done numerous seminars sharing her vast experience. Also Judy hosts the Podcast HOLLYWOOD GAME CHANGERS @keepitrealacting/HGC

Highlights from this episode include:

• Judy share her amazing paint by numbers project she’s been working on during the pandemic
• Wise advice given to her by her agent when it comes to anticipating payment from commercials
• What keeps Judy going when it comes to continually looking for work
• What she wants to encourage in her on camera acting classes so that students can succeed

YouTube playback of this epsiode is available here

This week Paul and Kevin continue their discussion about how to prepare now for the new year.
Specifically, they talk about taking the necessary action to help move you out of your orbit (your patterns of old behavior).
It's a challenging task and not one that can be easily solved by forcing yourself to do something new.

Highlights from this episode:

• Kevin discusses resistance he's had in the past with asking for help
• Paul talks about taking the initiative to ask for help in their personal lives and not just rely on social media for responses
• The importance of reaching out to others
• The master creator is working on you. Sometimes with a painful chisel to reveal a beautiful piece of art.
• Kevin’s conversation with his high school counselor and realizing the change that was going to occur in his life 
• How to negotiate with yourself and find "the cookie" that will motivate you

Videos and links referred to in this show:
Amanda Palmer Ted Talk "The Art of Asking"
"Habits of Effective Artists" Revisited by Andrew Price
The Scientific Way to Improve your Art FAST! - How to Practice and Remember Efficiently
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson

On this episode, we have our first live caller!

We help listener Dary, as she navigates writing her novel.

Also, we start discussing the steps that you can take now to establishing great creative habits when the new year hits.

Highlights from this episode:

• The importance of writing down those creative flashes that you get
• Paul talks about his process of getting the first draft of “The Haunted Man” down on paper.
• Reassessing what your goals were at the beginning of 2020 and how you can port those over to 2021
• The importance of having your objectives and inspirational material written somewhere that you can access it when you’re off course.

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