Way of the Artist Podcast

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The B&E Podcast #165 “The End of An Era" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Folks this is the end of "The B&E Podcast" as you know it.  Don't worry though, we will be back and better than ever very soon.  On this finale, we reflect on some of the biggest personal lessons we learned doing the podcast.  We'll see you all again soon under our new name, "WAY OF THE...

The B&E Podcast #164 “The Permission to Unleash Your Creativity" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Welcome back everyone for yet another provocative installment.  In this one, we reflect on some of our own early experiences of things that didn't quite go to plan to discover that maybe it was exactly what we needed to learn some big lessons.  We often look outs...

The B&E Podcast #163 “Why Resisting Change Can Be Our Downfall" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: This saucy little conversation is all about how we make a genuine discovery in our lives and in our creativity.  By staying open to change, and being adaptable, we can overcome any seeming obstacle by understanding how it is exactly what we need. POINT #1: "YOU CA...

The B&E Podcast #162 “The Illusion of Safety In Creativity" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: This one was so damn good.  Just click on it now.  We break down all kinds of the biggest problems we face when it comes to creating and when it comes to being an artist.  Hint, it has almost nothing to do with technical ability and more to do with our mindset towards...

The B&E Podcast #161 “Connecting Your Art With the Audience" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: On this "Not So Serious" podcast, we use the art of cinematography as a jump off point which becomes a terrific catalyst for us to explore the bigger themes of creating.  We explore the play of control and chaos, the payoffs of maintaining your integrity, and why you...

The B&E Podcast #160 “The Creative Benefits of Appreciating Other's Work" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: We've talked at length before about criticism and its pitfalls, but what about the opposite?  What happens when we show appreciation for other people's works?  Learning to find and give value to the artists we come in contact with can do extraordinary th...

The B&E Podcast #159 “Rooting Out Guilt In the Creative Process" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Oh yeah, baby!  This is a good one full of practical and philosophical wanderings.  We uncover some insidious effects of guilt on our creativity as well as find some simple and profound steps to push through resistance. POINT #1: "WHAT'S GOING ON?" - Sometimes wh...

The B&E Podcast #158 “What Stops People From Being Original" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Being original is one of those things that an artist strives for but is one of those things that is hard to pin down.  How do you be original?  How do you create something original?  How do you know?  We explore and try to shed some light on this tricky subject. POIN...

The B&E Podcast #157 “What It Means to Take a Creative Risk" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Time after time, these not so serious podcasts really get into the goods.  This one is about that thing people say all the time -- take a risk.  We try to demystify what that all means and how it can make you freer, and more authentic as an artist.  Let's take some r...

The B&E Podcast #156 “How to Make Money With Your Artistic Abilities" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: It's everyone's favourite topic -- money.  Or maybe not.  No matter what you think and feel about it, it's a part of our world and it definitely affects us as artists.  Making money has long been a tough situation for the majority of creatives out there and...

The B&E Podcast #155 “Why Change Is Hard & How to Do It" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Let's get not so serious with it and see what happens!  We tackle issues around making changes, making decisions and making love.  Well maybe not exactly that last part, but love has a big part in all of it.  We discover that when it comes down to being great artists and...

The B&E Podcast #154 “How to Develop Your Talents As An Artist" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Developing our skills and craft as artists are fundamental to our success and our own sense of gratification.  In this one, we talk about the effectiveness of practice, going back to the basics and learning to enjoy the process of it all. POINT #1: "PRACTICE, PRAC...

The B&E Podcast #153 “Let the Criticism Come" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: We kick off a big talk on criticism once again, how we handle it as artists, where it comes from, how to know where it's coming from and so on.  What we uncover is that there is no need to fear criticism in any form it comes from to find liberation. POINT #1: "UNDERSTAND BEFORE YOU...

The B&E Podcast #152 “Give Yourself a Chance to be Incredible" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: We love these not so serious talks.  We always get into something.  On this one, we put a lot of focus on filmmaking to discover some universal truths about artistry.  As artists, we have many tools at our disposal, many methods, and many means, but this is not wha...

The B&E Podcast #151 “Finding the Life, Work, Art Balance" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Finding the balance seems like a constant conversation around here.  On this one, we take a direct look on finding that equilibrium in some of the biggest areas that affect us.  We discover that we always have choices to find greater balance and more joy in our lives w...

The B&E Podcast #150 “Find a Struggle that Brings You Joy" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: We bring you a podcast that's all about the messy part of the journey of being an artist and how that's actually a good thing.  Without the challenges, it would get awfully boring around here.  This one is full of practical and philosophical wanderings.  Brandon also g...

The B&E Podcast #149 “What It Takes to Have Longevity in the Arts" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: How do you have a long career and survive the trials and tribulations of an artistic life?  This is what we explore in this saucy little episode.  We come away with some great ideas around how we motivate ourselves and what it is that we're really doing as arti...

The B&E Podcast #148 “Master the Basics, Become a Master" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Through an intriguing cross-examination of different art forms and mediums, we discover some fascinating insights into the creative process and becoming terrific artists.  When we cut through the crap and the complications we convince ourselves of, the basics are always...

The B&E Podcast #147 “The Temptation of Selling Spectacle Over Story" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Sparked by recent events in the summer blockbuster lineup, we talk about the risks of marketing your work with too much focus on the bells and whistles.  We discover that artistry and industry have a fascinating meeting point where they both agree.  Audience...

The B&E Podcast #146 “Why Our Motivation Escapes Us" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: We're back to tackle that pesky subject about motivation, where it comes from, and how we can stay on track as artists.  We discover that through a greater acceptance of our emotions and practicing forgiveness, for others and ourselves, we break through the barriers to freed...

The B&E Podcast #145 “Liberate Yourself From the Need To Be Special" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: We're all so special, aren't we?  Well... we are, but probably not in the way that we think.  Definitely not in the way that we think.  We dive into the generational issue of being special snowflakes and how that affects and hinders us in our lives and as art...

The B&E Podcast #144 “Why We Lose Motivation Along the Way" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Take a little stroll with this one that gets into how we're motivated as people and as artists.  We discuss the pitfalls of doing things for the wrong reasons, as well as share some personal stories as to how we can reconnect to a stronger sense of purpose and find a...

The B&E Podcast #143 “Supercharge Your Hard Work With Intention" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Do you feel the power?  It may seem silly, it may seem like some mumbo jumbo but there's definitely something to this thing called intention.  We also get into setting up affirmations, being more giving and leaving room for things to unfold.  Get ready to get fir...