Episodes

Creatives have the super power of seeing infinite possibilities but this super power can easily become a confusing burden when it comes down to actually choosing a direction. In this episode we talk to Lulu Miller about how to navigate these decisions and so much more! Lulu is a master storyteller and this episode will help you reconnect with your inner creative compass! Lulu Miller is the cofounder of NPR's Invisibilia and now the co-host of Radiolab. She spends most of her time reporting science stories for NPR but dabbles in the art of print essays, fiction, and weird rants from time to time.

When you’re working on a new creative project and things start to get complicated and confusing, the most natural impulse is to turn around and start over. But my guest Peter Hastings says that your most brilliant simple creative ideas aren’t around that complicated stuff, but through it. If you’re stuck in a confusing moment in your creative career (which let’s face it, who isn’t these days?) I urge you to listen in. In this episode we dive deep into the creative wisdom of 6 time Emmy award winner Peter Hastings who has played key roles in producing some of the most beloved work of our generation. Ya ever heard of Pinky and the Brain? Animaniacs? How to Train Your Dragon? Kung Fu Panda? Captain Underpants? Through writing, producing, acting and directing Peter has helped bring all these beloved properties alive.

When you’re working on a new creative project and things start to get complicated and confusing, the most natural impulse is to turn around and start over. But my guest Peter Hastings says that your most brilliant simple creative ideas aren’t around that complicated stuff, but through it. If you’re stuck in a confusing moment in your creative career (which let’s face it, who isn’t these days?) I urge you to listen in. In this episode we dive deep into the creative wisdom of 6 time Emmy award winner Peter Hastings who has played key roles in producing some of the most beloved work of our generation. Ya ever heard of Pinky and the Brain? Animaniacs? How to Train Your Dragon? Kung Fu Panda? Captain Underpants? Through writing, producing, acting and directing Peter has helped bring all these beloved properties alive.

Do you ever feel like you’re wandering on a weird side road in your creative journey, miles away from where your true potential lies? It’s so easy to get lost and distracted down some random rabbit hole and completely get yourself off course. In this episode we dive into how to get back to the pulse of your true sensibility and to the work that really matters to you. If you are struggling to keep motivated during these times and want to find how to relight your creative pilot light brighter than ever - do not miss this episode! THE DAY HAS COME! We JUST DROPPED our 2nd ever SKILLSHARE CLASS!! This episode is a celebration of that and acts as complementary / supplementary content to the class. We have never been so excited to share a project with you, this class contains all the heart and soul of the podcast and you are going to love it!! Sign up here: https://skl.sh/findyourstyle

Do you ever feel like you’re wandering on a weird side road in your creative journey, miles away from where your true potential lies? It’s so easy to get lost and distracted down some random rabbit hole and completely get yourself off course. In this episode we dive into how to get back to the pulse of your true sensibility and to the work that really matters to you. If you are struggling to keep motivated during these times and want to find how to relight your creative pilot light brighter than ever - do not miss this episode!

I spent the first part of my creative journey desperately hoping to be discovered. The only problem? I was hiding! Life isn’t a game of hide and seek. No one is out there desperately trying to discover you against your will. If you’re going to find the breakthrough you’re looking for you’re going to have to quit hiding and put yourself out there. In this episode my friend and agent Ryan Appleton and I dive into: - Why Hiding Your Way to The Top is a Terrible Plan - 3 Places Artists Hide - How to Show Yourself as an Artist

I spent the first part of my creative journey desperately hoping to be discovered. The only problem? I was hiding! Life isn’t a game of hide and seek. No one is out there desperately trying to discover you against your will. If you’re going to find the breakthrough you’re looking for you’re going to have to quit hiding and put yourself out there. In this episode my friend and agent Ryan Appleton and I dive into: - Why Hiding Your Way to The Top is a Terrible Plan - 3 Places Artists Hide - How to Show Yourself as an Artist

Nothing is more frustrating than when you’re giving something all you’ve got and it doesn’t seem to be making any difference. You do this long enough and sooner or later you’re going to feel like there’s no point in showing up at all. If all of your old methods aren’t getting you anywhere new, maybe it’s time to try something different? In this episode we explore 3 new tactics to try when things have come to a standstill in your creative journey.

Nothing is more frustrating than when you’re giving something all you’ve got and it doesn’t seem to be making any difference. You do this long enough and sooner or later you’re going to feel like there’s no point in showing up at all. If all of your old methods aren’t getting you anywhere new, maybe it’s time to try something different? In this episode we explore 3 new tactics to try when things have come to a standstill in your creative journey.

Today on the show we have Lalese Stamps, the ceramicist behind the beautiful mugs and pots of Lolly Lolly Ceramics! Lalese did the most incredible 100 day project posting a new mug everyday day for 100 days. This project put Lalese’s practice on the map and today she comes on the show to share everything that she learned in the process. Lalese’s work is gorgeous and the sensitivity behind the work that I discovered in this conversation was even more inspirational! If you’re thinking of starting a daily project or need some fresh fire to pour into a project you’re already in the middle of, this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: - How 100 Day Projects Unlock Deeper Inspirations - Why Detaching Yourself from Your Output Can Be Powerful - The Hidden Ability in Your Senses - MUCH MORE!

Today on the show we have Lalese Stamps, the ceramicist behind the beautiful mugs and pots of Lolly Lolly Ceramics! Lalese did the most incredible 100 day project posting a new mug everyday day for 100 days. This project put Lalese’s practice on the map and today she comes on the show to share everything that she learned in the process. Lalese’s work is gorgeous and the sensitivity behind the work that I discovered in this conversation was even more inspirational! If you’re thinking of starting a daily project or need some fresh fire to pour into a project you’re already in the middle of, this episode is for you! In this episode we cover: - How 100 Day Projects Unlock Deeper Inspirations - Why Detaching Yourself from Your Output Can Be Powerful - The Hidden Ability in Your Senses - MUCH MORE!

Your best creative work will flow out of you being your best you. This episode is a checklist of creative self care practices that you may be neglecting, will actually really WANT to do, but may be completely missing out on! The ideas in this episode have made a world a difference in my practice as of late, and I think they will do the same for you! We cover: - Finding Your POWER HOUR - Finding Your PLACE OF POWER - A Meditative Exercise that will Fill You With Motivation - Flow State Tips MUCH MORE!!

Your best creative work will flow out of you being your best you. This episode is a checklist of creative self care practices that you may be neglecting, will actually really WANT to do, but may be completely missing out on! The ideas in this episode have made a world a difference in my practice as of late, and I think they will do the same for you! We cover: - Finding Your POWER HOUR - Finding Your PLACE OF POWER - A Meditative Exercise that will Fill You With Motivation - Flow State Tips

“Great art sells itself.” This is a common trope in the creative world. It’s the idea that merit and quality are the reason some things take off and others don’t. In this episode we dismantle this myth and take a deeper look into why people buy into new things and how this can inform how we market and promote our creative work. In this episode you will: Discover the real reason people try new things How to signal to potential new fans that they will like your work Identify and Destroy Self Made Obstacles You Have Created that Repel New Followers This is part 4 and the final part of our Creative Elixir Series - You find all the episodes here: https://www.creativepeptalk.com/episodes/tag/elixir ..........................................................................

“Great art sells itself.” This is a common trope in the creative world. It’s the idea that merit and quality are the reason some things take off and others don’t. In this episode we dismantle this myth and take a deeper look into why people buy into new things and how this can inform how we market and promote our creative work. In this episode you will: Discover the real reason people try new things How to signal to potential new fans that they will like your work Identify and Destroy Self Made Obstacles You Have Created that Repel New Followers

There’s nothing worse for a creative than feeling like you’re off your path. Do you know that feeling of being ungrounded, untethered and unable to find the pulse of your work? How do you get back on the path and into that pocket of flow, where you’re center? I am a big believer that the creative journey often goes hand and hand with the journey of personal discovery, liberation and breakthrough. This conversation with Jamie Drake is such a beautiful testament to this idea. In 2019, Jamie released her debut album “Everything’s Fine”. This record captures the creative journey so fully, that I was desperate to get her on the show to dive deep into the process of arriving at this gorgeous creative statement. HUGE thanks to Jamie for being so gracious with her time and her story. This conversation is deeply personal and is such a gift to our community! THANK YOU JAMIE! TUNE IN IF YOU’RE: Creatively lost Worried It’s Too Late to Get Started Feeling Like You’re Living Someone Else’s St…

There’s nothing worse for a creative than feeling like you’re off your path. Do you know that feeling of being ungrounded, untethered and unable to find the pulse of your work? How do you get back on the path and into that pocket of flow, where you’re center? I am a big believer that the creative journey often goes hand and hand with the journey of personal discovery, liberation and breakthrough. This conversation with Jamie Drake is such a beautiful testament to this idea. In 2019, Jamie released her debut album “Everything’s Fine”. This record captures the creative journey so fully, that I was desperate to get her on the show to dive deep into the process of arriving at this gorgeous creative statement. HUGE thanks to Jamie for being so gracious with her time and her story. This conversation is deeply personal and is such a gift to our community! THANK YOU JAMIE! TUNE IN IF YOU’RE: Creatively lost Worried It’s Too Late to Get Started Feeling Like You’re Living Someone Else’s Story N…

If you are looking for a boost of creative community in these isolated times: LISTEN TO THIS NOW!!! This episode gave me some serious feelings and I can not wait for you to hear it!! This episode is made up from 3 tips from me, 3 special guests and YOU our patreon backers!! In this episode you will get: 3 Tips For Building a Dedicated Audience from ME Andy J. Pizza 3 Audience Building Tips from SUPER SPECIAL GUESTS! 4 Creative Pep Talk Fan Favorite Tips from YOU our Patreon Backers!!! FEELINGS!! EMOTIONS! PEP! SOME FAITH IN HUMANITY!!! This episode was made in special partnership with Patreon.com and our Patreon backers!!! WE LOVE YOU BOTH!

If you are looking for a boost of creative community in these isolated times: LISTEN TO THIS NOW!!! This episode gave me some serious feelings and I can not wait for you to hear it!! This episode is made up from 3 tips from me, 3 special guests and YOU our patreon backers!! In this episode you will get: 3 Tips For Building a Dedicated Audience from ME Andy J. Pizza 3 Audience Building Tips from SUPER SPECIAL GUESTS! 4 Creative Pep Talk Fan Favorite Tips from YOU our Patreon Backers!!! FEELINGS!! EMOTIONS! PEP! SOME FAITH IN HUMANITY!!! This episode was made in special partnership with Patreon.com and our Patreon backers!!! WE LOVE YOU BOTH!

DRAPLIN IS ON THE SHOW!! This man is one of my biggest inspirations and heroes and I COULD NOT BE MORE EXCITED to share this big chat I had with him. I don’t think this podcast would exist without this man and all he’s done for the creative world. ***WARNING: CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE*** This episode is really special and it’s packed full of goodies: - Tips from Draplin’s New Merch Class - How to Make an Authentic Brand - 3 Powerful Design Principles to Create By - Avoiding The Dicey Side of the Creative Industry - How to Find Unique Inspiration - MUCH MORE!

DRAPLIN IS ON THE SHOW!! This man is one of my biggest inspirations and heroes and I COULD NOT BE MORE EXCITED to share this big chat I had with him. I don’t think this podcast would exist without this man and all he’s done for the creative world. ***WARNING: CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE*** This episode is really special and it’s packed full of goodies: - Tips from Draplin’s New Merch Class - How to Make an Authentic Brand - 3 Powerful Design Principles to Create By - Avoiding The Dicey Side of the Creative Industry - How to Find Unique Inspiration - MUCH MORE!

You wouldn’t get very far as a basketball player, if you played by the rules of soccer. Can you imagine? Trying to play without touching the ball with your hands? It’d be ridiculous! Actually impossible! And yet, in your creativity, you let other people’s creative rules and values make you feel disqualified all the time. You’ve heard it before “the only rule in creativity is that there are no rules”, so why do we constantly feel like imposters who are “doing it wrong”? I have a hypothesis: Because we don’t realize that creativity means very different things to each and every artist. We all define and value creativity extremely differently, but I don’t think we realize this. In this episode I want to help you figure out what creativity is about for you. When you start to figure out why YOU love creative work, you can let go of what OTHERS think it’s about and thrive in your own way. This episode is one of my favorites we’ve ever made and I think you’re gonna love it!!! This is pa…

You wouldn’t get very far as a basketball player, if you played by the rules of soccer. Can you imagine? Trying to play without touching the ball with your hands? It’d be ridiculous! Actually impossible! And yet, in your creativity, you let other people’s creative rules and values make you feel disqualified all the time. You’ve heard it before “the only rule in creativity is that there are no rules”, so why do we constantly feel like imposters who are “doing it wrong”? I have a hypothesis: Because we don’t realize that creativity means very different things to each and every artist. We all define and value creativity extremely differently, but I don’t think we realize this. In this episode I want to help you figure out what creativity is about for you. When you start to figure out why YOU love creative work, you can let go of what OTHERS think it’s about and thrive in your own way. This episode is one of my favorites we’ve ever made and I think you’re gonna love it!!! This is part 3 o…

There’s so much talk in the art world about ‘just keep making’ but if you’re going in the wrong direction, this kind of grit just gets you further and further away from what you’re looking for. In today’s episode, we take a look at some surprising ideas that can shed light on why you may be looking in the wrong places for your most powerful creative breakthroughs and how to shift perspectives today, and see the creative superpowers you already have in your possession! The ideas in this episode have had me so stoked lately, and I can not wait for you to hear them!!! This is part 2 of our 4 Part Creative Elixir Series. Listen to part 1, episode 276, here: https://www.creativepeptalk.com/episodes/276