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Chris Laxamana shares his journey from the early days of podcasting to becoming the showrunner and co-host of The Adam Carolla Show and host of the hit podcast Resume. We discuss what truly makes great content and what keeps people coming back. Follow Chris Laxamana: Instagram Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website Sign up for our newsletter The Monthly Scramble for featured episodes,...

Randy Nichols shares his journey through artist management representing bands like Underoath, The Starting Line, and Say Anything. We also discuss his work consulting tech companies and helping shape the future of music through National Independent Talent Organization (NITO). Follow Randy Nichols: Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website Want to take a moment to recommend RootNot...

Basti from Melonball shares how the band went from friends making music together to touring internationally, all while staying true to the DIY punk scene. We also talk about recording their latest album, the reality of rising touring costs, working with indie labels, and why getting out on the road still matters. Follow Melonball: Spotify Instagram Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTo...

Jess Bumsted shares her journey from booking agencies and major festivals to launching growth consulting firm Root & Trellis, along with her work advocating for diversity in live music through Book More Women. Follow Jess Bumsted: Website (Root & Trellis) Website (Book More Women) Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website Want to take a moment to recommend RootNote, a platform tha...

Indie Pop artist Leah Nawy shares her journey from studying songwriting and production to releasing music independently as well as breaking down how storytelling, consistency, and self-belief shape her creative process. We also discuss release strategy including her latest single “Quicksand”. Follow Leah Nawy: Instagram Spotify Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website Want to tak...

Host of Imagination Skyway podcast Matthew Krul and myself discuss our experience filming an interview on-site on the Walt Disney Studios Lot with director of Disneyland Handcrafted, Leslie Iwerks. We also talk about touring Walt’s office. Make sure to watch the full interview with Leslie Iwerks on Imagination Skyway. Follow Imagination Skyway: Instagram   Facebook Website Follow Creatives Prevail...

Philip Slagter, a visual artist with over six decades of experience and a pioneer in pop surrealism, shares his journey from New York art director to full-time painter, embracing AI as a creative tool, overcoming profound personal loss, and why radical honesty is the foundation of meaningful art. Dedicated to Maya Slagter. Follow Philip Slagter: Instagram OBEYBEO (storefront) Follow Creatives Prev...

Recorded live at The NAMM Show 2026. From front-of-house to backstage and beyond, hearing is an audio professional's most valuable tool, yet it’s often the most overlooked. This panel will dive into how sound engineers, producers and performers use in-ear monitors and hearing protection without sacrificing style, comfort or audio clarity. Featuring Kelly Fox from Plug and Play Jewelry, Tal Koc...

Independent rock band Dawn in the Dark shares how learning guitar by rewinding cassette tapes in Pakistan evolved into a global music career and a nonprofit community for South Asian guitarists. We also discuss adapting to AI in today's music industry. Follow Dawn in the Dark: Instagram   Spotify Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website We would love to hear from you! Please...

Jason Hollis, artist developer, producer, and owner of Nashville’s The Eighth Room, shares how moving to Los Angeles at 17 led to mentorship from Capitol Records executive Tony Zetland and shaped his decades-long career in music. We also discuss why he stepped in to save a historic venue, despite having no prior experience running one, and how that decision led to building The Eighth Room. Follow...

Robin is the founder of Perseverance Records, an independent label focused on rescuing and releasing film scores, specializing in rare, unreleased, and archival music. He shares how his passion turned into a long-running label preserving soundtracks, cultivating superfans, and navigating physical media in a world of streaming. Follow Perseverance Records: Website Facebook Instagram Follow Creative...

Recorded at NAMM 2026, Dindae Sheena, President of Global Sales and Marketing at Telegrapher, shares how the company applied its sister brand’s expertise in high-end furnishings and luxury automotive trim working with brands like Bentley, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Tesla, to the design of its studio monitors. We also discuss why engineers are returning to pure analog monitoring and how design,...

Jennifer White shares what she’s learned from 17 years as an adult content creator and performer, from adapting to industry changes to maintaining creative control. Follow Jennifer White: Instagram Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to listen in. Any suggestions on how we can improve? DM us on Ins...

Livia Tortella shares her path through major labels, becoming co-president/CMO at Warner before founding music marketing agency Black Box. We talk about storytelling, work ethic, and why curiosity still matters in today’s music industry. Follow Black Box: Website Instagram Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps...

Quick note on what we've been working on and why it's important to take breaks. New episodes starting January 2026!

Indie-Pop artist Nep opens up about reinventing her sound, embracing discomfort, and building momentum one post at a time on TikTok. We also dig into the making of her debut album ‘Noelle’ and the music video for their latest single ‘Florida Girl’ filmed in a dirt speedway. Follow Nep: TikTok Instagram   LinkTree Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website We would love to hear from you! Pl...

Indie-Pop artist Nep opens up about reinventing her sound, embracing discomfort, and building momentum one post at a time on TikTok. We also dig into the making of her debut album ‘Noelle’ and the music video for their latest single ‘Florida Girl’ filmed in a dirt speedway. Follow Nep: TikTok Instagram   LinkTree Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website We would love to hear from you! Pl...

Jake from Orlando punk band Dial Drive talks about building a loyal fanbase through touring and their local music scene. We also talk about why they signed to a record label for their latest full-length album. Follow Dial Drive: Spotify Instagram LinkTree Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website We would love to hear from you! Please give us a review, this really helps get others to list...

Experiential marketer Carlos Benjamin shares how he went from working on film sets and tour managing to founding production and talent agency High Profile Lifestyle. We also dig into mentorship, personal development, and his latest endeavor Freelancers Unplugged.  Follow High Profile Lifestyle: Website Instagram   Facebook Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website We would love to hear fr...

Artist and bandleader Forrest Day talks about re-making an album three times and why he scrapped a five-figure mix to release something that felt true to him right now. We also get into managing family life with touring and how a single Facebook post turned fans into investors. Follow Forrest Day: Instagram   Spotify YouTube Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website We would love to hear...

Polish pop-punk band CF98’s Karoline and Mati talk returning to their roots, writing simpler songs that hit harder, and the grind behind their new single “Hate My Life” and upcoming album Stupid Punk . We get into patience, DIY touring, and why your friends aren’t your fans. Follow CF98: Instagram   Spotify Linktree Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website We would love to hear from you!...

Recorded live at Game On Expo, this panel features Alexis (Crooked Feather), Rebecca, and Becca as we dive into the creative and technical challenges of cosplaying high tech and high fantasy characters. From foam armor to mechanical wings and 3D-printed props, they share practical tips, materials, and hacks for bringing ambitious designs to life whether you're a beginner or a seasoned builder....

Singer-songwriter Miist started her music journey at 34, turning personal healing into songs like Could You Lend Me a Smile , a global project recorded in over 15 languages to fight loneliness through simple connection. We also talk about her podcast Make Me Smile with Miist , Kindness Kubes, and finding your true self. Follow Miist: Facebook YouTube Website Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram Tik...

Recorded at Pokémon Worlds outside the Anaheim Convention Center, content creator Tyson Blatter shares how he balances a full-time job with 138K+ TikTok followers through consistency and authenticity. We get into trends, going live when a post pops, and why confidence beats clout. Follow Tyson: TikTok Instagram Follow Creatives Prevail: Instagram TikTok Website We would love to hear from you! Plea...

This anniversary episode is a celebration of creativity, conversations, and community. We’ve gathered some of our favorite moments over the years to share. Thank you for listening, supporting, and growing with us. Episodes highlighted: Herman Li (DragonForce) From Garage Jams to Scooby Doo (Slade and Danny of Anarbor) From Tumblr Fan Edits to Record Label Branding (Moira Ashley, ETM BRND) Poor Lif...