Reviews - Page 2 | A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative Journey

Andy serves up deep-dish advice

Andy offers spot-on, actionable insights into designing a creative life through sharing his own path, obsessions, and personal research. If you are striving to make a living as an artist (writer, illustrator, musician, painter, cartoonist, etc.), and you find yourself second-guessing yourself or thinking you should give up — I highly recommend a slice or two of creative pep from Mr. Pizza. From archetypes and myths to muppets and Modest Mouse, his entertaining monologues can seem random but are carefully organized around universal truths about the artist’s journey.

Nanomonkey
June 17, 2023

So much love

I’ve been listening to Andy’s creative pep talks for well over a year now and I have been moved by EVERY. SINGLE. EPISODE. I love his corny jokes, metaphors and advice so much, whatever the topic of the week, it seems to speak to what I’m going through and I feel motivated to keep pursuing my creative practice. I often feel like I may have given up without this show! Andy, I love your honesty and vulnerability, I’ve listened to you grow as a person and artist and I feel I’ve been right there with you buddy!! I just pre ordered your invisible things book. Congratulations for putting so much energy into a personal project, I hope it brings you wonderful things in return.

mm.mcleish
June 14, 2023

Creative and practical shot in the arm!

This podcast has been so helpful to me over the last few months that I don’t know where to start! I walk with it almost every day these days, and I always feel comforted and inspired. I walk away with more air in my lungs, energy to create and feeling like I am not alone on the creative journey. I am a professional writer, and the Creative Pep Talk has helped me balance the creation and commerce side of things. Tune in the get a really juicy and often practical, creative shot in the arm!

Mrs. K in LA
May 25, 2023

I love this show

It always makes me feel inspired and motivated, it makes me laugh, it expands my mind and changes my perspective. Thank you Andy J Pizza!

Hellojenlmt
May 17, 2023

Gift of empty space!

I absolutely love this episode- appreciated your vulnerability and humor. SO great to celebrate the quiet seasons for the opportunities that can be activated when "nothing" is happening. I'm obsessed with the kind of creativity that becomes available after big change (the barron times). . . Truly appreciated your exciting framework to use in slow times -gift, tempo, one word intentions! 🙏🙏🙏🥳🎼💃🏾🎭📚🎨✍🏽 I think all of your words were in perfect order! Just wrote my first book- "Braving Creativity, Artists who Turn the Scary, Thrilling, Messy Path of Change into Courageous Transformation."

jonkyjan 9
May 14, 2023

My Favorite Podcast

I love, love, love this podcast. For the longest time I only listened to 99% Invisible, but it changed over the years and I lost interest as it seemed the quality started to decline. I am also not a fan of the interview style podcasts where people just ramble on treating the podcast like an audio diary. This podcast is unique. Well thought out and a true work of art. I’m inspired every time I listen to it and have told all my designer friends about it. I may or may not have the intro song memorized and sing it to myself whenever I “need a little pep talk”

Alice C 27
May 10, 2023

Creative Pep Talk

This is a wonderful podcast for creatives. It addresses many levels of creative practice, whatever field we produce within. Much needed, it does exactly what it says on the tin, gently, firmly, wisely. Thanks for caring Andy.

Sophie*225
May 7, 2023

Non-creative who finds the show relatable!

I’m a self-employed non-creative and find myself relating to so many things in this podcast professionally and personally. It’s entertaining, thought provoking, well thought out and inspiring! I’ve suggested this show to many of my friends and colleagues. Thanks for putting out a great product!

Jen Valentine, Realtor
May 3, 2023

Creative Pep Talk is a part of

This is the kind of show you find when you need it. When your mind and soul are in need of help to grow and expand. Creatively! The worst part of the show is that it calls itself a pep talk… huh! more like a tED talk but I’ll forgive you. Incredible! The advice is clever, well thought out and connected. I have listened to 3 episodes and so much of what I am currently interested in, exploring and going through were discussed or in line. Even mentioned Simon Weil and Philosophize this! I feel like I am on the production team and holy smokes Batman I can’t get enough. Thank you!

Nicholas R Simon
April 21, 2023

Truly inspiring.

An absolutely AMAZING podcast. AJ Pizza shares so many invaluable insights into the creative mind. So many pennies have dropped whilst listening to these shows. Thanks so much Andy!

Jamermaid
April 12, 2023

Thank you

Love this podcast! Keep up the great work, it’s appreciated!

@_sun_dragon_tattoo_
March 1, 2023

The hero’s journey and Andy J pizza

I cannot even begin to tell you how much this podcast has helped me!!! I appreciate your honesty and willingness to reveal your struggles with ADD and other things. I feel so connected to you and relate so much to the way you teach and explain things!!!! Thank you thank you thank you is all I can say! I am always waiting for the next episode to come out so I can see what you are thinking about. It NEVER fails that it’s something that is pretty close to what I’m struggling with or inspired by or better yet a new take on things that helps me see myself and the creative journey in a new light. The first time I heard you was on Art for your Ear. I have been hooked ever since. Thanks again, Andy! Happy Creating to you and your team.

BarkBuff
Feb. 27, 2023

2/22/23 Happy 400th!

I’m so glad that this podcast exists. Episodes just keep getting better and better. Today’s episode really resonated with me. I loved hearing Sophie’s story. I recently left a career in another field to pick up the threads of my “lost” art. It’s been wonderful. It’s been frustrating. The best of times, the worst of times. And now I know why. We expect so much from ourselves and the pressure to perform can drag us away from why we are creating art in the first place. I needed to hear this from someone who is further along down the path. Thank you Andy & Sophie!

midway-through
Feb. 22, 2023

Pizza, creativity, and great ideas?! Sign me up! 🤩

Creativity is a funny thing. It can be fun, profoundly enriching, confusingly elusive, and oh-so frustrating. I love having other creative people around to talk to and hear what they’re exploring and experiencing with their own creative adventures, and learn about how they're solving the creativity problems they're bumping into. What Andy J. Pizza explores and shares on Creative Pep Talk definitely scratches that itch. And, I mean… who doesn’t like pizza?!

Snufflemuffin
Feb. 17, 2023

Lets do this!

I’ve had artist block for literally years… I just listened to the episode about how to use a formula to create work and I got so inspired and so excited and I have been using this in other areas of my life it makes me chuckle to think why I didn’t apply this to creating art/design. Recently went back to school, taking a graphic design course and felt glum about the idea of AI taking our jobs lol. But this show really lit a fire inside and I’m ready to get at it again. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to binge the other episodes.

Lipstickpunk777
Feb. 4, 2023

One of my Favorite Pod Casts

One of my favorite daily go to pod casts. The advice is solid and entertaining. Andy is so enjoyable to listen to and he has excellently crafted his advice in a very engaging way. I love his honesty and realness when he gives advice to artists.

ZizkaDiane
Jan. 18, 2023

Great Poscast

As a textile artist I was looking for a place with motivation & information. This podcast is the place for education & information for takeaways and how too’s.

true crime diva
Jan. 11, 2023

The Best Advice for Creatives

I’ve been a listener now for a few years and Andy’s advice always helps pull you out of a slump—and I go through a lot of them! TMI? Anyway, the content is so eclectic, there is something for everyone, whether you need advice on how to grow followers or just figure out what project to work on next. Also, related, his courses on Skillshare are just as great. Take a listen! You won’t be disappointed.

Alia Bene
Jan. 10, 2023

Pep for All Kinds of Creative!

I only recently found this podcast, and it’s already been so helpful and invigorating. I’m an engineer by day, multi-passionate artist by night, and these ideas and stories help me nurture my creativity in both domains.

H. Leland
Jan. 10, 2023

Forever thankful

I have been listening to this show since 2018 and I cannot express how much it’s help my art and sort my I’ve active mind. So humble, true and extremely applicable and inspiring. Thank you Andy J I feel like I’ve known you for years now, even though I have to carry you around in my podcast library like a little art fairy. Haha You’ve helped me give permission to myself to create despite my fear of aging within the art industry and you’ve allowed me to push myself in ways they are only helpful and not cruel. I hope to cross paths one day to thank you and your team for all the blessings you’ve shared through this podcast! Forever thankful. Chloe

C.A. Rogers
Jan. 5, 2023

My favourite podcast

I absolutely love this podcast. I’m a spare time writer, as I work a full time job and have a busy personal life. Andy’s podcast helps me feel part of a wider artist community. I resonate enormously with the topics of Creative Pep Talk, such as, the artist’s creative journey, overcoming hurdles in managing creative goals and our hitting creative goals in our career. I love listening to this on my way to work, to remind me to stay focused on my creative pursuits. I’d highly recommend this podcast to any creatives, artists, illustrators, writers, musicians etc.

JenCma
Nov. 4, 2022

Finding this felt like divine intervention

I was so over my creative practice just a few months ago. On on the verge of finally quitting once and for all, I stumbled across this podcast and it changed absolutely everything. For the first time in a long time I actually enjoy my work again (I almost forgot what that felt like)! I love starting my day with an episode and then sitting down with one of the “Call to Adventures” - really gets the creative juices flowing. Thanks for what you do!

Carriejj2013
Oct. 13, 2022

I cry every episode

It’s like this guy speaks my language. I used to think I was incapable of having a successful creative practice because of my neurodiversity. But not only does he give practical and applicable advice on how to better your practice, he gives room for all the weirdly specific and spot on struggles creatives face. I thought it was just me. Now I know it’s not, and i don’t feel so isolated now. Thriving artists!

Jes W from texas
Oct. 7, 2022

I feel understood as a creative!!!

Andy’s way of explaining things and relating them back to the most obscure references is so refreshing and hilarious. I’m so inspired by every episode, and I’ve been motivated to keep going in my creative business journey because of these episodes. Thank you for the hard, important and fun work you’re doing!

aawizzzzy
Sept. 23, 2022

Pep!!

I LOVE Andy! Whenever I dip in to this show, it’s always helpful, compassionate, and has actionable advice— and moreover, I often feel like he’s somehow directly addressing some undefined problem or fear that is currently eating me. A great pep talk! <3

egdod17
Sept. 16, 2022

Andy is simply the best.

Most entertaining, helpful and funny podcast about creative careers 💗 thank you ANDY J PIZZA!!!

lostfoundtokyo
Sept. 14, 2022

Already hooked.

“Not getting lost isn’t a great goal anyways- the creative process is all about exploration anyway.” I’m new to the podcast, but I’m already hooked. I can already tell that this is going to be a regular listen.

Miriam Laundry - Author
Sept. 12, 2022

Long time listener who should have left a 5* rating a long time ago

Thanks Andy and team for this podcast, it has been a companion for the last 2.5 yrs and I would not be where I am at in my creative and artistic journey without it and your skillshare classes. Many thanks !

Sarah Connor’s
Aug. 31, 2022

OMG where has this been!!!!

I just started listening 2 days ago (from most resent backwards). I just listened to Art Island! I’m addicted to this podcast! As an artist (pottery & acrylic painting) my throuple and I are 1 1/2 years in to having an small art business. My work and my wife does up-cycling, water color, etc. So, a lot of niches in one business. I had yet to find a podcast that was relevant for us and what we do. So many have just guest speakers or are for those who are production potters, extremely talented painters, etc. I never felt O could relate. Until now! I love how Andy breaks down of each topic and the point of view he gives during every episode. It’s really opened my eyes and has me going deep with my thoughts about what I do, who I am as an artist, who I want and dream to be as an artist, and what does success look like for me. Thank you Andy & the Creative Pep Talk Crew for all you do! It’s greatly appreciated!

Littlefairyone
Aug. 26, 2022

Beyond excellent for everyone

He’s funny and entertaining, yes, but this host is also genius and relatable - the bestest combo when relaying insanely valuable and most importantly, EASILY ACTIONABLE, wisdom for creatives — which is to say, everyone. The pod title is perfect — he’s your biggest cheerleader, the coach on your sideline guiding you to big goals, the dad with the biggest heart (he’s actually a dad IRL but he kinda dads us all) — so if you ever need a li’l pep talk, need to motivate, need to regain hope on your creative path, listen in and laugh and learn, and leave ready to create and succeed with a smile. Thanks a mil Mr. Pizza!!

RebeccaRien
July 17, 2022