Andy J. Pizza

Creative Pep Talk

Arts EN ↓ 567 episodes

A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative Journey Transform your creative potential into reality by making your creativity a practice. A “creative discipline” can feel like an oxymoron. Creativity is about doing something new. Discipline is about doing something consistently. The aim of this podcast is to help you strike that elusive balance. Each week, New York Times Bestselling Author Illustrator Andy J. Pizza shares everything he’s learning about building a thriving creative practice. Through solo episodes and interviews with top-tier creatives, Pizza brings you the strategies and stori...

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Andy J. Pizza

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366 - 3 Unexpected Places Your Creative Genius is Hiding 18.05.2022 49:26

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk Support the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk! TRANSCRIPT _________ SHOW NOTES Cover Story Podcast from New York Magazine (executive producer and editor, Hanna Rosin) _________ CALL TO ADVENTURE Do the shoehorn! What would it look like for you to take your most proficient creative skill and filter your latest...

365 - Which of The 6 Creative Types Are You? 11.05.2022 1:09:52

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk Support the show at patreon.com/creativepeptalk! TRANSCRIPT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

364 - How to Overcome Tests and Trials on the Creative Journey and More with EttaVee AKA Jessi Raulet 04.05.2022 57:16

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT _________ SPONSORS SKILLSHARE There’s nothing better than getting better. Accomplishing growth is extremely satisfying, and online classes from Skillshare make it possible. Learn about illustration, design, photography, productivity, and marketing. With Skillshare’s short classes, you can move your c...

363 - The 4 Step Process to Turn Strangers into Super Fans 27.04.2022 45:17

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ CALL TO ADVENTURE What is your opener? Your single? Your album? Your show? Your merch? Translate this process to your medium or field! __________ SPONSORS STORYBLOCKS Video is one of my most effective ways to stand out as a creator online these days - and with Storyblocks you can take your...

362 - Why You End Up Right Where You Started and 3 Ways to Breakthrough 20.04.2022 43:59

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Lauren Hom’s “Creative Productivity: Build a Brief to Boost Your Passion Project” Skillshare Class __________ CALL TO ADVENTURE The Woodchuck Activity: - Take your body of work from the past and try to identify the categories. - Filter them through the Venn diagram of Novel & Us...

361 - When to Go with The Flow and When to Make Things Happen with Zac Gorman 13.04.2022 1:18:52

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Zac Gorman’s "Thisby Thestoop" Book Series “Over the Garden Wall” (TV Mini Series) Dungeon: The Early Years Vol. 1-2 (drawn by Christophe Blain) __________ SPONSORS SHILLINGTON Study graphic design with Shillington for 3 months full-time or 9 months part-time. With Shillington’...

360 - For When You Feel Like Giving Up (Return to ART ISLAND) 06.04.2022 1:10:33

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359 - The 3 Crucial Elements of a Potential Unlocking Creative Process 30.03.2022 1:00:41

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. Space 5. Psychology 6. Symbiatelic sym·bi·o·sis (noun) 1. interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both. 2. a mutually beneficial relationship betwee...

358 - 3 Ways to Provoke Stronger Emotional Chords in People with Your Work 23.03.2022 55:19

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. Space 5. Psychology – MORE PSYCHOLOGY 6. Say Something Steven Pressfield “The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Creative Battles” Book Carl G. Jung’s “Synchronicity” Overview Hannah Gadsby’s “Douglas” Net...

357 - 3 Psychological Principles That Will Make Your Art More Effective 16.03.2022 49:30

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. Space 5. PSYCHOLOGY 6. Say Something Sarah Beth Morgan’s Skillshare Classes Don Shirley Biography Milton Glaser’s Bob Dylan Poster Melissa Dolese’s “The Beauty of Interconnection” TED Talk Grecian Framework for Communica...

356 - The One Thing Scientists are Sure Will Give You Better Creative Results 09.03.2022 56:58

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. SPACE 5. Psychology 6. Say Something Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso Design Matters with Debbie Millman Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss Rex Jung’s “Creativity and the Brain” TED Talk Rex Jung’s “Creativity and the Everyday Br...

355 - The Creative Power of Make Belief and How Your Art Can Make Others Feel Less Alone with Carson Ellis and Mac Barnett 02.03.2022 1:07:02

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES “What is Love?” by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Carson Ellis https://bookshop.org/books/what-is-love-9781452176406/9781452176406 Mac Barnett’s “Why a good book is a secret door” TED Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/mac_barnett_why_a_good_book_is_a_secret_door Proclama...

354 - Still Can’t Find Your Style? Do These 3 Simple Yet Powerful Steps 23.02.2022 43:23

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. Setting 5. Psychology 6. Say Something “To be an artist is to believe in life.” - Henry Moore Malcolm Gladwell’s “Talking To Strangers” Book https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43848929-talking-to-strangers Sc...

353 - How to Push Past the Hard Times, Remembering Adé Hogue 16.02.2022 1:03:07

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If You've Never Listened Before, Start Here - Trailer 09.02.2022 8:27

First time listening? This trailer will tell you which episode to start with, explain what the show is all about and ultimately give you a little taste for whether Creative Pep Talk is gonna be your kinda thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

352 - 9 Prompts to Help You Make Your Most Powerful Work to Date 09.02.2022 52:58

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. Setting 5. Psychology 6. Say Something Hanif Abdurraqib’s “A Little Devil in America: In Praise of Black Performance” Book http://www.abdurraqib.com/book Rian Johnson on Creative Processing with Joseph Gordon-...

351 - Afraid You'll Never Catch Up? Give Up Trying and Do This Instead 02.02.2022 51:04

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Creative Zero-To-Hero Series 1. Skill 2. Story 3. Style 4. Setting 5. Psychology 6. Say Something James Clear’s “The Beginner’s Guide to Deliberate Practice” Article https://jamesclear.com/beginners-guide-deliberate-practice Tom Froese’s New Skillshare Class, The One...

350 - What to Focus on & What to Let Go with Cheyenne Barton 26.01.2022 46:50

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Cheyenne Barton’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chey.barton/ Cheyenne Barton’s Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/cheyennebarton “The life of an artist.” Iceberg Illustration by Megan Herbert https://www.instagram.com/p/CU6THjkpuqd/ __________ SPONSORS ST...

349 - Creative Pep Talk's 10 Rules of A Thriving Creative Practice 19.01.2022 1:07:18

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Bob Dylan - Magical Youth Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_wAZ02JUtM Original Creative Pep Talk on Booby Traps https://www.creativepeptalk.com/episodes/2018/10/9/202-for-when-you-feel-like-giving-up Right Side Out Pizza Story https://www.instagram.com/p/CAX66Gsg...

348 - 3 Exercises for Finding Your Way Back to the Heart of Your Creative Path 12.01.2022 42:48

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Hidden Brain Check Yourself https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/check-yourself/id1028908750?i=1000394211451 Atul Gawande Checklist Manifesto http://atulgawande.com/book/the-checklist-manifesto/ Marie Kondo https://konmari.com/ Pixar 22 Rules for Story https://www.ae...

347 - How to Find Your Story and Unlock New Profound Depths in Your Work 05.01.2022 45:16

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Brian Cox - Are You a Hologram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BIDoIHQ-To Danny Elfman on Song Exploder https://songexploder.net/danny-elfman Donald Miller - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years https://www.amazon.com/Million-Miles-Thousand-Years-Learned/dp/1400202981...

346 - 3 Steps for How to Start 2022 Back in Your Creative Sweet Spot 29.12.2021 54:18

Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES Fridge Story https://www.instagram.com/tv/CONmIkFBSgT/ Carol Dweck - Mindset https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 The Office is cursed! https://www.ign.com/videos/2007/09/26/the-office-tv-clip-this-office-is-cursed Chris Martin on You Made It Wei...

345 - How to Find The Next Inspired Chapter in Your Creative Journey 15.12.2021 42:14

__________ Listen and Subscribe on Apple, Spotify and more: https://link.chtbl.com/creativepeptalk TRANSCRIPT __________ SHOW NOTES A moment is 3 seconds article https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/all-about-addiction/201101/tick-tock-tick-hugs-and-life-in-3-second-intervals Michael Jordan didn’t have the Flu?! Utah Jazz https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/05/18/rumor-michael-jordan-was-hungover-fo...

344 - Recover From Burnout and Reignite Your Spark with Furry Little Peach AKA Sha’an d’Anthes 08.12.2021 54:43

--- Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897 TRANSCRIPT - - - SHOW NOTES - - - Furry Little Peach IG https://www.instagram.com/furrylittlepeach YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/furrylittlepeach Website https://www.furrylittlepeach.com/ 2022 Calendar: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1075855484/2022-calendar-12x12?ga_order=most_relevant&g...

343 - How to Make Deeper Work with Substance that Hits a Lot Harder 01.12.2021 46:36

--- Listen & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897 TRANSCRIPT - - - SHOW NOTES - - - Episode 342 on Vessel https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-pep-talk/id929743897?i=1000542208158 Nathan Bargatze https://natebargatze.com/ James Acaster https://www.jamesacaster.com/ Randall Park - Birbiglia Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...