Creatively Geeky

What do theme parks, writing, raising kids and popcorn containers have in common? We talk about all of those things on this month’s episode of the show plus what we have been watching, listening to, thinking about and doing. And VHS… really. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Ray Andrew , Cyrus Martin Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stit...

The flu strikes and Ray is out this episode but we soldier on without him. We catch up on what we’ve been working on as well as discuss some big name YouTubers leaving the platform. Between burn-out, low profits and the push for shorts, is YouTube about to become a ghost town? Also tile, we talk a lot about tile. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Cyrus Martin Like the show? D...

Sometimes you need to get to the point and just get the information you need. I wish some people at work would understand that. But when it comes to catching up with friends, the winding path is almost always more enjoyable. This month we discuss what we are watching, listening to, thinking about and working on and take many tangents to other topics. So grab something to sip on and maybe a snack a...

It’s been a minute since we’ve had an episode so there was a lot to talk about this time around. Everything from making clone armor to baking, decorating for Halloween to making a magazine. We managed to get some stuff done, that was on our to-do lists and some that was not, and have plans for what we’d like to accomplish next time. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Ray Andre...

Eugene is building a house! Well, he hopes he is. With inflation and interest rates really high right now, it’s not the best time. But sometimes you just have to bite the bullet. In other news, Cy is joining the show! This is our media catch-up episode so we’re talking Ahsoka, Star Trek: TNG and tons of stuff that isn’t mortgage based! Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Ray An...

Despite the temperature in Texas hanging around the 104, 105 mark, Eugene managed to still get several things on his to-do list done. Sure they were mostly inside where it was nice and cool, but they still count! Meanwhile in Canada, the elevated heat has put a damper on the mood and the to-do lists; especially those items that require being outside. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris...

We’re watching movies, listening to music and thinking about stuff. Stuff like retirement which isn’t too far down the road. And after the last few weeks some of us have had, it can’t come fast enough. This month we catch up on all of the media we have been consuming and discuss how we are working towards retirement and the milestones to get there. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris An...

This month we do our updates from the previous two months. Ray worked on his shop, Kris worked on her book and Eugene worked on his proton pack. Plus a bunch of other stuff. Also, is it OK to deny yourself something in order to get projects done? We don’t have an answer, but we talk about it. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Ray Andrew Like the show? Do us a favor and rate /...

It’s time to sit down and discuss what we’ve consuming media wise. It’s also time to discuss what’s on our minds. While Ray and Kris would love to move to England, or Harry Potter World, same thing really, Eugene may be planning a move to his “retirement” home sooner than he planned. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Ray Andrew Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review t...

Cue the Final Fantasy victory music! Ray finished his course work while Kris made some headway on a blanket and Eugene knocked out a few small projects. I gotta say it was a good… month. The group makes plans for June but tries not to over do it; we’re being kind to ourselves. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Ray Andrew Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show...

This month is our media catch up episode. We’ve been watching all of the big shows out right now; The Last of Us, The Mandolorian, Picard: Season 3. But this month Eugene gets to talk about a bucket list item he got to check off by meeting a hero of his. The saying goes, “don’t meet your heroes.” Perhaps, you should meet them, as long as they are worth being called a hero. Host:  Eugene Steph...

Gen Xers and Millennials epitomized the idea of the “side hustle;” turning a passion project into a second job that one day might replace their primary job. But Gen Z has pushed that aside in favor of work life balance; and we couldn’t agree more. This month we catch up on what we’ve been working on and discuss how it’s OK for a hobby to remain just a hobby. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:&nbs...

This month we catch up on the media we’ve been consuming. We discuss what we have been watching, listening to, thinking about and doing. And as you have probably already guessed, we liked Netflix’s Wednesday series. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Ray Andrew Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcas...

Time to see what the group has been working on. Sure, it’s after Thanksgiving in the US, but we’re talking Halloween and all the things we’ve accomplished since then. Tombstones, action figures, paintings and room redesigns; this episode has a little of everything. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Ray Andrew Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTu...

It’s our catching up episode so we’re discussing what we’re watchings, what we’re listing to, what we’re thinking about and what we’re doing. The funny thing is, we have more to discuss about what we have gotten done this month than we did last month. Could the burn out be over and the creative juices be flowing again? Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Ray Andrew Like the sho...

Burn out can suck all of the creative juices out of you leaving you feeling tired, uninspired, and rung-out. So what do you do if and when this happens? This month the group discusses how they have experienced creative burn out and how they eventually got past it. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Ray Andrew Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTun...

So we are trying something new. We’ve come to realize a lot of our creative projects right now almost seem like they are just chores in disguise and in all honesty, they are. So we’re going to take a step back a discuss what’s been been going on in our lives by picking one thing a piece for a few categories and discussing them. Think of it as our chance to inhale and absorb creativity out in the w...

Covid strikes again! This time the Canadians were down for the count putting any and all kitchen renovations on the back burner. Meanwhile all of the good intentions in the world could only go so far in Texas as summer vacation didn’t see much done. Oh well, sometimes the universe tells you when to slow down and you don’t have any say in the matter. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris A...

Ever feel like you’re getting close to finishing a project and just as you rounding third base you notice that giant pit of spikes between you and home? Or while you’re on the home stretch that last lap suddenly looks like it’s 3 miles long? While progress has been made on our projects, it just seems like we still have a long ways to go before we can call them complete. Host:  Eugene Stephens...

House renovations continue in Canada while down in Texas it was too hot to work. Literally. At least coming home to a house with no working air conditioning sure made it feel that way. Now that the A/C is working again, maybe work can continue on the proton pack. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Ray Andrew Like the show? Do us a favor and rate / review the show on iTune...

What’s the difference between Etsy and lead paint? Nothing. They were both beneficial for a time and now can be hazardous to your health if not dealt with properly. On this episode we discuss the Etsy strike over their raising rates (again) which makes it hard for sellers to make a profit and stay competitive. We also discuss Kris and Ray’s experience with stripping lead paint in their kitchen and...

If you are wondering where last month’s episode is, it’s in the ether somewhere. So this month’s episode is going to be double stuffed full of updates. Spring is springing and the weather is getting nicer which for the Canadians means “reno season.” For the Texan, it’s time to get on the yard in order and get back to work on projects. Host:  Eugene Stephens Guests:  Kris Andrew , Ray And...

If home is where the heart is, then your work space should be where your creativity is. Whether its a shop, crafting room, kitchen or just a closet tucked away somewhere, most everyone needs a space to make and create. This month we’re discussing where we currently get creative and what we would love to see them become. Nothing kills creativity like a work space that doesn’t work for you. Host:&nb...

Time to put the lights up on the house, decorate the tree and make festive baked goods… if you are into that sort of thing. No matter how you celebrate the holidays, or not, a lot of people find this to be a creative time of year. Whether its baking cookies with grandma’s old recipe, fixing the train that goes around the tree for the 100th time or designing a new light show for the entire neighbor...

Sometimes its nice to be reminded by other creators, especially those you hold in high regard, that we’re all mortal and no one is perfect. And it’s ok to take and break. And relax. And be selfish. Derek at Van Oaks Props posted a list of reminders for anxious / depressed creatives on Instagram a couple of weeks ago and it really hit home with us. So this month we’re discussing how we should take...