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Joni chats one-to-one with comic storyteller extraordinaire Cindy Pierce, whose solo shows find the humor and humanity in life's rawest (and sometimes raunchiest) circumstances. Known for her fearless solo performances, Cindy shares her thoughts on how we all can practice and grow our creative courage on paper, on the stage, and in life. https://cindypierce.squarespace.com/

Pat, Joni and Drew shine a light on less visible aspects of creativity and appreciate how central they are to the process! 

Of all the insecurities writers confront, this is one of the most vexing. But is it true? Or are these writers looking at plotting the wrong way? In this episode, Pat, Drew, and Joni offer insights into how plotting can (and should) be a process of discovery; how your characters can help you figure out what happens next; and how there comes a time when it is critical you impose structure on your s...

What happens when fear hijacks our creative flow? In this episode, Joni, Drew, and Pat unpack how our nervous system shapes creativity—from openness to shutdown—and how perfectionism can be a body’s way of staying safe. With insights from Polyvagal Theory and simple tools like breath, movement, and community, they explore how awareness can turn fear from a block into fuel for making art.

In this episode, Pat goes one-on-one with Ed Romanoff, an award-winning singer-songwriter, corporate storyteller, and the founder of PineRock, a global brand communications company based in New York City. Listen in as they discuss creative timetables, the risks creators face, and how sometimes our stories tell us things we didn’t even know about ourselves. https://www.edromanoff.com/

Rumor has it, the older we get, the less creative we become? In this episode, Pat, Drew, and Joni challenge this cultural narrative with plenty of stories and experiences that prove otherwise. They also offer insights into how best to tap into your creativity, whether you’re going on nine or ninety. 

Who hasn't?  Drew, Pat, and Joni unpack what it means to be stuck, why it happens, and offer navigation tips for those moments when the creative police come knocking.  Discover why moving plants found its way into the conversation, and find other hacks to help us all keep going.

Pat, Drew, and Joni talk about one of Joni’s favorite topics…craft. What role does craft play in the creative process? When does knowing and applying craft serve? When does it get in the way? Here’s hoping this episode will have you looking at narrative craft (or the craft of any creative pursuit) in a whole new (and inviting) way.

Drew is joined by New Hampshire-based cartoonist, musician, and educator Marek Bennett. They explore the creative process, narrative arc, Kindergarteners, and the power of a simple question: "What's next?"

Because creating—especially when it feels hardest—is how we embrace hope and resist despair. Drew, Pat, and Joni reflect on art as protest, play, and the quiet work of staying alive to the world.

Find out what happens when Pat is confronted with a do-it-yourself dresser with 4000 pieces.   Pat, Drew, and Joni  explore the tortured artist, moments of frustration, and discover dependable joy in practice or process.

Why do so many people deny their creativity? Drew, Pat, and Joni try to tease out this mystery. Plus, they take themselves by surprise by their own answers to the question: What is one of the most creative things you’ve ever done?