Way of the Artist Podcast

The B&E Podcast #092 "We're All Storytellers By Nature" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Whether we're telling the story of how our day went, the things that have happened in our lives, or that next great novel, story is one of our most defining traits as human beings. Telling our stories can help us transcend our current limitations, and help us to grow and...

The B&E Podcast #091 "Reconnecting to Our Artistic Roots w/ Thalia Couture" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: With musician and artist Thalia Couture, we dive into the value of going back to the first things that inspired us to become artists. Sometimes where we end up isn't where we started or first imagined ourselves going, but it's all valuable experiences...

The B&E Podcast #090 "Who Knows What the Hell We Discussed" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: We dive into some really deep stuff about humanity and our egos before talking a little bit about film and film adaptations. There's lots of good stuff in here -- there may be some sifting involved, but ultimately -- "do what you gotta do". POINT #1: "HUMANITY IS THE...

The B&E Podcast #089 "Why Simplicity is the Melody of Art w/ Matt Cairns" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: With musician Matt Cairns, we explore how we see our inspiration through to its completion by understanding every step of the process and not getting hung up on nailing it right away. Songwriting, screenwriting and other manners of art are brought togeth...

The B&E Podcast #088 "Seeing the Art in Social Media" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Social media is here to stay. No matter how much we might want to resist that, there's no sense in denying its impact on the world we live in and how powerful a tool it can be. The trouble is how we find a way that works for us as artists to make use of it that doesn't comp...

The B&E Podcast #087 "Why We Love Film; An Examination of Great Cinema" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: We're film guys. That's our first territory and passion. We thought that we might start talking about some of our favourites and break down their structure, their message, and how they relate. We discover some things about these gems that we weren't even a...

The B&E Podcast #086 "A Guide to Getting Rid of Fear to Get What You Want" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: This one travels through lots of fascinating and somehow related topics about offering value to others, the power of our minds, and how we can move through fears to reconnect with our dreams. Hold on folks, this one stirs the pot. POINT #1: "START THINK...

The B&E Podcast #085 "Letting Go of the Past So You Can Create in the Present" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Holding onto our past experiences can often limit us and our ability to create freely in our present. By looking at our past and releasing old patterns and programming we open space to take responsibility and reclaim our power and authenticity. POIN...

The B&E Podcast #084 "Bringing the World Together in Art w/ Henry J Mah" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: With our fantastic guest, Henry J Mah, we dive into the role politics and diversity play in the world, how that affects our art, and how we create. It comes down to whether we're actively bringing the world together or driving it apart and how as artists...

The B&E Podcast #083 "Take the Time to Make it Personal" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: We overlook our personal connection to our work more often than we think. Whether we have been contracted to create something or if it's our own project, we need to be deeply, emotionally connected to it. We need to feel the desire to make our creations regardless of wha...

The B&E Podcast #082 "Video Games: Art or Simply Entertainment?" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: We've brushed on it before, but today we go full force on the topic of video games - one of the most significant forms of expression of the modern era. We discuss some of the interpretations of art and how video games meet many of those "criteria". If art is abou...

The B&E Podcast #081 "Prioritizing Between Creativity & Logic" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Our free-for-all conversation hits some amazing discoveries on the nature of our mind/minds in our processes and works. We learn that there are some profound gains by setting focused priorities in multiple stages of creating. Give space to your creative mind, and t...

The B&E Podcast #080 "The Responsibility of Becoming a Major Player" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Today we get a little philosophical with it. As we get more success as artists, climbing the ladder so to speak, our reach and impact with our audience grows. Does that mean we have a greater obligation and responsibility in terms of our work and lifestyle? W...

The B&E Podcast #079 "Build the Safety to Unleash Your True Expression" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Are you used to this yet? Not so serious gets into it deep once again where we uncover the things that get in our way of creating. From our egos and the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves, we discover a pretty crazy mindset that doesn't serve our be...

The B&E Podcast #078 "The Misconception about Staying Consistent" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: As artists, we have this constant battle with consistency in the quality of our work as well as in our everyday commitment. There are a lot of band-aid solutions to the problem of consistency, but they are themselves inconsistent. We discover that the solution l...

The B&E Podcast #077 "Challenging Order to Find the Humanity In Art" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Our society is full of social norms and expectations that simply make little to no sense. Often we hang onto them without the awareness that they are limiting our creative ability and restraining our expression, as artists and as human beings. By examining th...

The B&E Podcast #076 "What to do When It's a Slog & a Struggle" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: We were literally struggling today and we decided to make it our topic for discussion. It went deeper than either of us expected. We learned that there is a lot to learn when we find ourselves in moments of struggle. What we discovered is that admitting it to ours...

The B&E Podcast #075 "The Relationship Between Artistry & Industry" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Not So Serious conversations are always interesting, and this one is no different. We talk about how the artists journey is often just that -- a journey. It's a long one, with many unexpected twists and turns. On the quest there are many pressures no matter wh...

The B&E Podcast #074 "There Are No Perfect Conditions, Only Fears to be Faced" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: In the long list of reasons and excuses we give ourselves to avoid creating, a big one is about not having the circumstances or conditions to flourish. Usually, these are superficial rationalizations covering our deeper insecurities and fears around...

The B&E Podcast #073 "The Value of Choosing Growth Over Goals" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: This Not So Serious Podcast really found some legs after revisiting some material we covered in the past. We gain new insights in regards to creative partnerships, practical discipline, setting goals, materialism, social programming, and how we find our voice as ar...

The B&E Podcast #072 "What Movie Not to Make w/ Steve Moody" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: We get together with screenwriter Steve Moody to rag on all of the elements in movies that drive us crazy. In between, we find some useful insights into the things that do work and the kind of perceptions that work for us as screenwriters and artists. POINT #1: "EVER...

The B&E Podcast #071 "The Line Between Stealing & Inspiration" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: When and how does taking inspiration from someone else's work become straight up plagiarism? We discover some potential answers that reveal a complex territory that leaves plenty of room for us to grow and learn as artists. POINT #1: "ARTISTRY GOES THE EXTRA MILE"...

The B&E Podcast #070 "Honouring the Idealist & Realist in Yourself" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Not so serious takes us into an idealistic chat about idealism that takes some delightful turns that surprised even us. We discuss the value of the idealist/realist dilemma and what both views serve to our benefit and to our detriment. POINT #1: "A LITTLE OF B...

The B&E Podcast #069 "How We Rationalize Ourselves Away From Our True Calling" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Our egos have very clever and convincing arguments and reasons for us to take the comfortable route - avoiding the pursuits that we are called to. When we learn to recognize those rationalizations and the underlying beliefs fuelling them, we can mak...

The B&E Podcast #068 "Making the Most of Your Champions & Challengers" Soundcloud Link: soundcloud.com/thebandepodcast SUMMARY OF THE PODCAST: Our paths as artists are not all rosy nor are they all gloom. We have our fair share of supporters and people/organizations who will test us with their views and opinions. When we learn to welcome all of it as part of our growth, we get closer in touch with...