Michaela Anne, Aaron Shafer-Haiss

The Other 22 Hours

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An exploration of the creative life, lived in the in-between. A sanctuary for the creative spirit in a results-obsessed world. Moving beyond the highlight reel, hosts and working musicians Aaron Shafer-Haiss and Michaela Anne facilitate intimate, artist-to-artist conversations with renowned musicians, authors, visual artists and actors about the grit required to sustain a life in the arts. From navigating doubt to finding stillness, this is the reality of the work. Unfiltered.

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Michaela Anne, Aaron Shafer-Haiss

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BJ Barham on imposter syndrome, longevity, and reinventing yourself. 29.03.2023 1:15:12

BJ Barham releases music as American Aquarium. We go deep on the power of sticking to it, mining the depths as inspiration, sobriety, and keeping everything in-house. Get more access, including exclusive content, advance knowledge of our guests and the ability to have them answer your questions, special workshops, and more by becoming a member of our Patreon, at this link. Links: American Aquarium...

Andrew Combs on challenging stereotypes, creating as healing, and meditation. 22.03.2023 47:07

Andrew Combs is an acclaimed singer-songwriter from Nashville via Dallas, with records released via New West, Loose Music (EU) and independently, and has toured with Shovels & Rope, Caitlin Rose, and NPR's Tiny Desk. We discuss how common stereotypes of artists are wrong and even detrimental, the healing and rejuvenating power of simply creating for the sake of creating, meditation, and so...

Emily Scott Robinson on validation addiction, avoiding shoulds, and the power of staying grounded. 15.03.2023 49:52

Emily Scott Robinson is a singer-songwriter with multiple records on John Prine's Oh Boy Records, and is a former social worker. Here we talk about the power of staying grounded in yourself and your needs, the endless hustle and grind culture of the business, validation addiction, mental health, and more. Get more access, including exclusive content, advance knowledge of our guests and the abi...

Shovels & Rope on intentional creative time, creative vulnerability, and touring with a family. 15.03.2023 59:47

Shovels & Rope have released 9+ records, including collaborations with Brandi Carlile, Sharon Van Etten and more, have numerous late-night appearances and awards, and also started and curate High Water Festival. We talk with them about carving out time to be creative, having, growing and touring with a family, and the the unique strengths and vulnerabilities of creating in a partnership. Get m...

Kyshona on holding energy, mission statements, and saying no. 15.03.2023 50:16

Kyshona is an acclaimed singer-songwriter, music therapist, and session singer. We talk about the importance of listening to yourself, carving out down-time for yourself, and the power of mission/artistic statements. Get more access, including exclusive content, advance knowledge of our guests and the ability to have them answer your questions, special workshops, and more by becoming a member of o...

Aaron Lee Tasjan on inner voices, slowing down, and alternate creative outlets. 15.03.2023 1:00:40

Aaron Lee Tasjan is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, multi-record artist, and former member of bands such as The New York Dolls, Semi Precious Weapons, and Drivin n' Cryin. Here we talk about slowing down to do less more meaningfully, inspiration from finding alternate outlets for your creativity, and weathering tough seasons in life. Get more access, including exclusive content, advance knowled...

The Milk Carton Kids on knowing what you want, positive boundaries, and the internet. 15.03.2023 1:14:05

The Milk Carton Kids are a Grammy-nominated duo who have released 6+ records. We talk about defining what success looks like on your own terms, setting boundaries to open doors, record making, and plenty of tangents and laughs. Get more access, including exclusive content, advance knowledge of our guests and the ability to have them answer your questions, special workshops, and more by becoming a...

Trailer 02.03.2023 2:17

Podcast launches on March 15th with 5 episodes, and then continues weekly after that. Follow us on your social media of choice - @TheOther22Hours - for sneak peaks and guest announcements. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.