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The podcast has received rave reviews from listeners who appreciate its motivational and inspiring content. Reviewers describe the podcast as "helpful," "inspiring," and "warm," commending its ability to provide practical advice and uplift listeners. The podcast's unique format, featuring relatable analogies and deep-dish advice, has resonated particularly well with both creative professionals and non-creative individuals seeking motivation and inspiration.
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Nothing short of life-changing (+ get ready to laugh!)
A top-notch storyteller, a hilarious comedian, and a creative genius walk into a bar… surprise! Andy J. Pizza is all of them, and the more you listen to this podcast, the more he’ll become something of a mentor to you, too (he has for me, at least). Embracing his neurodiversity, authentically taking the “road less traveled” in his creativity career, and putting his heart, soul, and unique mindset 110% into pepping up creative folks from all walks of life, Andy is a gift to the creative world. PLEASE give CPT a listen! You won’t regret it.
- kzaytxe
- Nov. 5, 2021
Always a delight!
Andy somehow manages to motivate me and lift me up when I’m in the middle of a creative rut! Idk how he does it EVERY WEEK but it’s awesome. Every time I think I KINDA already know about the topic, he always manages to elevate it and deliver it in the best way for my brain right in that moment. Thank you for this podcast!
- Flabiola
- Oct. 28, 2021
Love
I love this show. My favorite episode is the channeling one and different ways to channel for inspiration. I’m a picture thinker so I channel my drawings through pictures. I love how enthusiatic he is!
- rainbowlover❤️
- Oct. 25, 2021
- Fredrik Lich
- Oct. 22, 2021
So much insight, encouragement and value.
Can a podcaster with a name like Andy J Pizza offer anything of serious value? Yes, yes and yes! I don’t know how he can be so friendly, casual, implement his goofy humor *and* go so deep all at the same time. A lot of knowledge and insight is offered in a very entertaining manner.
- TAnnDance
- Oct. 22, 2021
Inspiring, relatable, and uplifting
Andy J. Pizza is the man, man. As a creative person with ADHD myself, it’s hard to put into words how this podcast has been a source of inspiration and connection. The content Andy delivers is relatable and also impactful to creative practice and life in general. In episodes with guests, I appreciate the intentionality of including diverse backgrounds (of all types of diversities - race, creative focus, neurodiversities, etc.). Every episode makes me laugh, helps me learn, and leaves me wanting to pass good vibes onto others through my work and life. Highly recommend this podcast to creative people looking for inspiration AND practical steps to move forward. Thank you to Andy and his team for the time, effort, and energy they give to create this incredible resource and put it out into the world!
- Ray Zar
- Oct. 21, 2021
A Best Friend
Honest, supportive and positive sound like descriptors for a best friend and they are. But they also describe Andy J. Pizza’s podcast, Creative Pep Talk. Each time I listen, I’m invigorated and I have a new tip or a new angle I can use when approaching my creative practice whether it be in my writing, teaching or podcasting. This podcast is life-changing. Thank you!
- Kate Narita
- Oct. 21, 2021
Favorite-est Podcast Ever
I don’t think I can sufficiently express how much I love and am thankful for Andy and his podcast. I sometimes daydream about being interviewed after an artistic breakthrough, and getting to credit Andy for his deep insights and playful nature.
I love the introspective arenas that Andy takes us to, and it’s the podcast I most look forward to in my feed. Some episodes are so classic, insightful, and distilling- that I’ve listened to them twice.
He strikes a remarkable balance between digging deep into our personal philosophies and motivations, and the practical realities of being a working creative.
Andy is an excellent human, and I love hearing his capital ‘V’, Voice, in my studio space.
- PodcastsAndCoffee
- Oct. 20, 2021
Truly Life Changing
As a young illustrator trying to get my feet on the ground and understand where my work belongs in the world, this podcast has absolutely changed my life and mindset. I cannot recommend it enough for people with a big imagination, heart and passion for what they do. Andy immerses you as the listener into amazing metaphors that are so beautiful and intuitive. As a visual thinker, the stories in this podcast absolutely put me right into the flow state of creative thinking.
Thank you Andy for making every week a little bit brighter!!
- Abby Ouellette
- Oct. 20, 2021
You deserve to hear this podcast
On a good day I listen to this podcast as I start my day off with some overwhelming positivity. On a bad day it gives me a glimmer of hope, knowing that all creative people have a similar struggle. That there a way to embrace and overcome these obstacles.
I don’t know if I’ll ever get to achieve what I want. Or if anyone will care that I did. But I’ve learned a surprising amount about myself and the nature of creativity thanks to Andy and his stories.
Thanks for all your help Mr. Pizza
- DylanLovesAnimation
- Oct. 19, 2021
Like sharing a plate of food with a helpful friend
Honestly, listening to Andy J Pizza is like having your own little pizza party with a creativity mentor! It feels relaxed, you aren’t worried about the sauce on your face or what he thinks about you eyeing off that last slice. Andy is generous, funny and serves up what he knows in a way that feels so natural, you know it’s good for you. Thanks Andy!
- Jasmine Designs
- Sept. 22, 2021
Dr. Pizza Serves Up The Best Slice of Advice
A brilliant podcast! Andy is genuine, thoughtful, kind, humble, funny and so full of enthusiasm for his creative community! Most of all he is a phenomenal story teller. Thank you for forming this creative community irl and online, Andy! You inspire me every day.
- artistintheclouds
- Sept. 21, 2021
So good
Imagine Jack Black hosted a creative podcast! Well, this is it, except Andy is a better Jack! As an author (poet), trainer and content creator, I love this podcast soooo much.
What are you waiting for? Listen lots!!
David Tensen
Australia
- DaveyTee
- Sept. 21, 2021
Obsessed! Listening to this like it’s my JOB
… because it kind of is! Creative PepTalk lights me UP — I go through periods where I just listen to episode after episode from the back catalogue because I need all of the pep I can get. I don’t think I understood how hard creative work is (despite having been an illustrator for the last seven years but never feeling like I’m ‘getting it’), until I started listening to this podcast! I thought it was just me! And it was so life affirming to realize I’m not uniquely messed up or unmotivated or distracted (I also suspect I have ADHD so I especially love when Andy brings the conversation to neurodivergence), creative work is actually SUPER HARD. And complex and nonlinear. I didn’t go to art school so I feel especially lost in the woods when it comes to the business side of things as well as the discipline of developing and maintaining a thriving creative practice, and sometimes I use that as a reason to believe my art career just ‘won’t work out.’ Thanks to Andy and the Creative PepTalk team for helping me find my way through the woods! (And actually I LIKE the woods! There are elixirs and mushrooms and personal insights and critters and revelations and creative wisps in here!) Anyway THANK YOU!!!
- haley (@ha.ley.brown)
- Sept. 14, 2021
Andy is Your Cheerleader
Sometimes, it's pretty lonely being an artist. Ok, a lot of the time. The majority of the time. This podcast is such a treasure trove for encouragement, practical advice and geniune heart. Andy is always insightful, peceptive and honest, all the while cheering you on.
- Diana - Toronto Illustrator
- Sept. 11, 2021
THIS PODCAST KEEPS ME GOING!
I LOVE Creative Pep Talk and Andy. He's a big dork like me so I find him hilarious, yet at the same time he's extremely knowledgeable and his advice is deep and gets to the core of why we make art and for whom. This podcast is helping me pinpoint exactly what I want to do with my creative career. As a creatively frustrated insanely busy mom it's truly a battle to make art and a career out of it. It inspires me knowing Andy has 3 kids (like me!) and can manage his creative career. This show helps me to stay inspired, to keep going and keep fighting that battle. I can't even put into words how much that means!
- valmilo
- Aug. 25, 2021
Sooo funny & relatable
Do you ever feel like you are stuck in your creative career and don’t know what direction to go to? Andy leads the way with integrity, helpful information and great guests. And I love his jokes! We all have a tender spot in which we are vulnerable as an artist. Andy isn’t afraid to adress all your creative fears and see things in a different way. Get new insights, little gems that will get you started in no time! I’m a starting artist from the Netherlands and I’m listening for 4 years… I have become a Patreon backer. These (free) podcasts are great value, and I really want to support them. @maschasiekkotter
- maximascha
- Aug. 21, 2021
He’s the Orko to my Cringer!
Or something. I’ve been avoiding the call to adventure for way too long. Discovering this podcast and having Andy as a guide has been life changing. He often says that no one is coming, Hagrid isn’t coming to find you and take you off to Hogwarts to fulfill your destiny but I disagree. Andy, you are my Hagrid! And I’m sure you’ve been the Hagrid to many others too!
Just last night as I’m catching up with the back catalogue, I listened to episode 275 with Michelle Poler and it was like magic. So much of what I’ve been working on lately was touched on in that episode and it felt like the perfect timing for me to hear that content. It feels like I’m finally on the right track and I can’t thank you enough for your generosity to your audience!
- Sheepishly
- Aug. 18, 2021
Entertaining, insightful, and actionable! 🍕
Whether you’re well established as a creative or just getting started carving out a profitable niche that’s ready to grow, this is a must-listen podcast for you! Andy does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breath of topics related to the ins and outs of building a thriving business with experts who’ve actually experienced success themselves. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!
- ASobering
- Aug. 17, 2021
Great!
This is a great podcast, the only thing I don’t like is that sometimes Andy’s voice sounds like a church preacher, and I know this is totally influenced by his research on these people. Apart from that I love this podcast 💕
- sogetsuchan
- Aug. 16, 2021
Episode 324 was hilarious!
This episode with Amy and Jen Hood had me laughing the whole time. Great interview!
- Swarlos_Grrrcia
- Aug. 10, 2021
Insane amount of tips on how to unleash your creativity
It doesn’t matter what kind of creative stuff you do, this podcast will be beneficial to you 100%. I have never heard or read about things Andy talks about here, he gives so many unique and original tips on creativity that it blows my mind every single episode. I literally sit with a notebook and a pen and write everything down as if on a lecture. Andy’s content is super educational and entertaining to listen to because he offers loads of analogies that are very easy to understand and you can relate. I learned from him more that at art school. Awesome.
- Rriiii1111
- July 13, 2021
Sage Wisdom
I can apply Andy’s honest and straightforward suggestions /advice/knowledge and expertise to nearly any aspect of my life. I can’t count how many times this podcast has helped me through a personal or professional struggle. I freakin love Andy... and of course, Pizza! Thank You for your service and meaty content! (said the vegetarian). You’re a true humanitarian !
- dble LT
- June 26, 2021
Who doesn’t like pizza?!
Just the kick in the pants I needed ..Andy’s energy and honesty really resonated with me ,especially during these challenging times …love the podcast you will too!
- Fitz1229
- June 19, 2021
ADHD creative, I LOVE WHERE THE PODCAST IS GOING
Been listening for a few years now, and Andy is starting to really let his woo woo flag fly.
A huge part of my creative process is leaning hard into the spiritual side of art, through the lenses of faith, destiny, and interconnectedness.
Dr. Pizza is blending that so well with practical advice and vulnerability, and it gets me fired up!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Andy, you're letting the spiritual dawgs out and it's really getting the job done, keep on keeping on
- Dungeonologist
- June 10, 2021
Thank you Andy!
I recently started this podcast from the start (of the available eps on apple podcasts) and it’s the most helpful, positive force in my life! It gives me everything art school didn’t! Andy’s brain, the way he weaves in analogies, stories etc is so innovative and inspiring. Sometimes I think... where is he going with this one? And when he brings it back it blows my mind! Fantastic ! As an artist on her mid 20s trying to plug away at this ol creative life, I can’t recommend anything more. I listen in my studio while I draw and it’s like having a very sweet, funny mentor in the room!
Thank you Andy!!!
- katiewholovestodraw
- May 30, 2021
There's more than one benefit to listening to Andy J
I found this podcast via the art work but now I listen every week, catching up on old episodes as I can. Andy has helped me navigate my creative journey with compassion, humour and insight. He also got me all the way through a Couch to 5K with his enthusiasm and frequent tangents. Thanks Andy, you're supporting people in more ways than you know...and please keep up the good work so I can get to 10K next.
- Angelspanner
- May 17, 2021
New listener looking for older episodes
I love the 2 episodes I’ve listened to so far but I can’t find any episodes before #200 on apple podcasts and I even went to the website but I’m in BFE Arkansas where even the premium WiFi is slow AF, lol, and I couldn’t scroll and load enough to find any before getting frustrated and I just like to listen to all episodes in order okay? I swear I’m not a freak, lol… in the trailer even recommend some that are before number 200 and so I feel like I need to listen to those and I saw on the website that Apple podcast was the preferred podcast app so thank you
- Dinaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
- May 14, 2021
Pizza with extra muse
Thank you so much for all you do. I listen to your podcast every time I have artist block. I’ve laughed and cried with you. I pre ordered two books to support you! To everyone else reading, I HIGHLY recommend this podcast.
- Lalasmashit
- April 22, 2021
- 92746489niki
- April 21, 2021