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The Open Sketchbook | Making Art Publicly + Interviewing Accomplished Creatives

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The Open Sketchbook is a show for anyone who wants to be a little more creative. A try-hard named Zach hosts the show and it and contains short-form audio narrative episodes (in the odd-numbered seasons) and interviews with accomplished creatives (in the even-numbered seasons). Zach created the narrative shorts as a part of Reese’s Hoppers first Creative Consistency Challenge class, where each person in the group committed to creating a small, complete piece of art every day for more than two weeks. That experience was transformative and Zach posted the shorts as a podcast, and later decided t...

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Adapting In Life And Art (Put Tom Cruise In The Submarine) | Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin 26.09.2025 41:58

Multi-medium writer Meghan Fitzmartin joins me to discuss her journey writing for household name IPs, adapting stories between mediums, and when you should put Tom Cruise in a submarine. Zach's content marketing newsletter: https://newsletter.roosterhigh.com The Creative Consistency Challenge: https://www.reesehopper.com/creative-consistency-challenge STUFF WE MENTIONED Meghan's links Meghan Fitzm...

Fiction and Reality, the Two Worlds of the Novelist | Interview with Cass Morris 19.09.2025 41:44

Cass Morris is a lifelong creative, both inside and outside the pages of her novels which form The Aven Cycle. We talk about the realities of being an author in 2025, her writing process, and how she uses worldbuilding to serve the story and the experience of the reader. Zach's content marketing newsletter: https://newsletter.roosterhigh.com The Creative Consistency Challenge: https://www.reesehop...

The Magic of Storytelling Podcasts | Interview with Lauren Shippen, Creator of The Bright Sessions 12.09.2025 37:57

I'm joined by Lauren Shippen, creator of The Bright Sessions to talk about the mechanics of storytelling podcasts. We talk about the origins of The Bright Sessions, what it's like writing for audio, and her own thoughts about the various shows she's written. If you've followed Lauren since The Bright Sessions, are a fan of Bridgewater or Passenger List, or just want to learn more about storytellin...

The Joy of Getting Better at Creating | Interview with Reese Hopper 05.09.2025 33:37

Reese Hopper has worked for the Chainsmokers and other names you've heard of as a producer - the person who's responisible for the project to be awesome and get across the finish line. He knows what it takes to be a creative, especially when your creative talent powers your job. In this interview, I talk with Reese about what it takes to call yourself a creative, commons blocks to making awesome s...

For Anyone Who Wants To Be A Little More Creative 26.08.2025 1:19

Welcome to The Open Sketchbook, a show for anyone who wants to be a little more creative.

An Interesting Report 18.03.2025 2:50

Just a standard report that happens to be slightly interesting. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Chassis 17.03.2025 1:04

How ya feeling today, LB? This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Diagnostic 16.03.2025 0:33

Not allowed to be DNR. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Out of Ammo 15.03.2025 0:46

A last resort. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

The Promise 14.03.2025 0:58

If you're not a person of your word, what are you? This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Quiet No. 3 13.03.2025 0:45

Joining many others. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Quiet No. 2 12.03.2025 0:39

Something's going down. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Quiet No. 1 11.03.2025 0:53

Where do you go to meditate? This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Robin Hood and Mecha John, Walking Through The Forest 10.03.2025 0:49

Ever heard a killing machine sing? This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Hay Bales 09.03.2025 0:43

CB still needs a new coat of paint. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Reunion 08.03.2025 0:56

Central, be advised. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Supply Run 07.03.2025 1:00

A zero-weapon loadout is making it nervous. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Meow 06.03.2025 0:34

Swords to plowshares. Or, swords to kitty ladders. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Where's Ramirez? 05.03.2025 1:10

Has anyone seen Ramirez? This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .

Play the Song 04.03.2025 1:01

It's the end, but you have some time. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge .