Create. Talk. Repeat.

On this episode, I spoke with Chuck Wills, singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, based in Nashville, IN. He is the co-founder and co-producer of the Indiana State Fingerstyle Guitar Festival in its 13th year. Along with his musical endeavors, Chuck is a Producer and Head Engineer for The Brown County Hour on WFHB. He also writes and produces radio theater. 

On this episode, I spoke with Russ Baum, one half of the band Meager Kings. We discuss his journey to where he is today, how he writes songs, and we get some informtion on a new Meager Kings project.  

On this episode, I spoke with a grammy nominated musician and radio personality for kids. Coming to us directly from the Monkey House, Mr. Jack Forman. 

On this episode, I spoke with Graham Brown & Grant Gilman, owners of United State of Indiana and United State Print Co. We discuss how they started these companies, how they get their ideas, and if “John Mellencamp for President” would make a good t-shirt.

On this episode, I spoke with Caleb Wiles, a magician who not only does magic but creates his own tricks and shares them with the world. He has been featured on Penn & Teller’s "Fool Us" two times. But did he fool them?

On this episode, I spoke with Keemo, an artist that is creating some wonderful abstract portraits. We discuss finding your own style and are art galleries really the best way to market your work these days.

On this episode, I spoke with Rachel Lancaster, a mural artist from Winnipeg. We discuss how starting a hobby turned into a profession and how she has to keep her paints from freezing up there in Canada.

On this episode, I spoke with Patrick Tisdale, an artist, carpenter, and just all around creative person. He established the Creative Council of Franklin to add some art and culture to the city of Franklin, Indiana. We have a great conversation about art and creativity. We even get downright philosophical about what is art and why do people make what they do. 

On this episode, I spoke with Eric Klinkowski, the creator of Smokey Lights. He’s taking old cameras, typewriters, cigar boxes, and more and turning them into illuminated works of art. 

On this episode, I spoke with Jeff Bodart. A comedian that I once saw at an open mic night here in downtown Indianapolis, has gone on to a full career in comedy. He’s also done some writing, and acting, he creates some really great portrait art, and he makes wands. Like really cool Harry Potter style wands.

On this episode, I spoke with Reign LaFreniere of the band Bluphoria. We discuss how they got their start, their influences, their new music, and going on tour. 

On this episode, I spoke with Adam Gross, host of Small Signal Radio Boost which highlights local Indiana music. It can be heard on WFYI, our local Indianapolis PBS and NPR station. Adam is also a musician as well as a member of the band S.M. Wolf and releases some of his own solo music under the name Adam Graahs (spelled G-r-a-a-h-s). Both of which have new albums released in 2023. Go check them...

On this episode, I spoke with Erin Davis, creator of the Love More Sign. We discuss her background, her need to always be a creator, and we discuss how “Love More” grew from just a graphic she created to a whole line of merch that is continuing to spread love to others by giving back to the community.

On this episode, I spoke with Alan Palomo. I am a massive fan, as you will hear in this episode. You might not know his name because he’s been making music under the name Neon Indian since 2009. Churning out amazing track after track like Deadbeat Summer, Polish Girl, Annie, Toyota Man, and Change of Coast that was featured on Grand Theft Auto 5. Well, now he’s back with a slightly different sound...

On this episode, I spoke with Chris Banta, a custom vinyl record manufacturer, singer, and guitar player for the band Brother O’ Brother, and he owns a record company with several artists. We talk about his process of making these amazing vinyl records and what are the limitations of what you can put inside a record. We even discuss one of his most recent projects with Fall Out Boy’s actual tears....

On this episode, I spoke with Michael Bierut, a graphic design icon. You all have seen his work. He’s designed logos for MasterCard, Billboard, Slack, and the Hillary Clinton 2016 campaign. Of course, he’s done much more than just logos but I wanted to give a few examples of the work he’s done and how it’s shaped our landscape. We discuss where he came from, his thoughts on the emergence of A.I. i...

On this episode, I spoke with Paul Hoffman, an author, actor, and owner of Path Binder Publishing. We discuss how doing a little bit of research from the ramblings of what seemed to be a crazy neighbor lady lead him to write his first book. We also talked about what the process is when someone approaches him with a book they want to be published. And we discuss what it’s like performing in live lo...

YELLOW! On this episode, I spoke with Zack Frongillo of the Savannah Bananas. I’m sure you’ve seen a BUNCH of this minor league baseball team’s crazy antics on Tik Tok and Instagram reels. It’s a fun, creative, fan-centric way to play baseball called Banana Ball…and it’s very apPEELing.    

On this episode, I spoke with Christian Gisborne, a member of the band Velvet Starlings. We discuss their new album titled Pacific Standard Time, which comes out on August 9th. I encourage everyone to check out this album especially the first two earworms “Bullfight” and “H.G. Wells”. We talk about how he started his first band at 13 years old and what influences their sound. Before we go any furt...

On this episode, I spoke with Greg Potter, an artist that paints animals trying to look and act like humans. I love when an artist doesn’t take themselves or their work too seriously. We talk to Greg about the process of painting murals, how he comes up with these ideas, and briefly discuss his three tours in Iraq.

On this episode, I spoke with Nick Abstract, a color-blind contemporary artist, specializing in geometric abstraction. His works are inspired by architecture with stylistic nods to graphic design and style writing. Basically, it’s really cool. You need to check it out.  

On this episode, I spoke with designer and illustrator, Emily Morgan. I don’t know about you but I can’t seem to scroll through TikTok or Instagram without seeing another sports team logo redesign that she has done. And if it’s not in my feed, one of my friends has sent it directly to me. Her designs have blown up and she’s found throngs of fans that enjoy seeing her works. We discuss what it take...

On this episode, I spoke with Doug Diedrich, a graphic designer and illustrator who has started a line of products (mostly apparel) called Jaw Dawgz using colorful illustrations and quirky oxymoronic sayings.  

On this episode, I spoke with JinJa Birkenbeuel, an award-winning strategist and creative executive recognized as "Most Innovative" by Fast Company Magazine in 2022. We discuss the music she creates with her husband in the band, Utah Carol, and how she was on the cover of Graphic Design USA Magazine which featured both her and me. And she has a way of turning the interview back on me and...

On this episode, I spoke with Jennifer Haire, a Production Manager and Line Producer for television and film. We discuss what her role is in the filmmaking process. We dive into her new book, Keys To The Production Office, and what to expect from her two-day workshop coming in August. And we discuss her role in getting two of my favorite shows to air, Schitt's Creek and It’s Always Sunny In Ph...