Ep 12 - Texas Froze Over

As we record this month’s episode, Texas is in a terrible situation. Power outages, water rationing and below freezing temperatures has made it difficult to be creative. It also doesn’t help when your tools have issues. This month we discuss how tools and our relationship with them can suck the life out of your creative spirit.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

Ep 11 - New Format

Sometimes while working on a project, you have to make course corrections. This podcast, like any project, is no different. So we’re shaking things up a little with the show format and we’re going to focus more on what we’re making and let the conversation go where it wants to. We hope you like the new direction and want to continue on our making journey.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

Ep 10 - Why We Make

Making is one of the purest forms of expression. It comes from the heart, the mind and the soul. Baking, dancing, painting; it’s all making and creating. But why do we feel the need to create? Why do we prefer to bring new things into the world? This month we discuss how we got started making and why we still do it.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel, Larren Knowlton

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Ep 9 - Creative Imposter Syndrome

Many creatives tend to be jack-of-all-trades or masters-of-none. Even the awesome Adam Savage of Mythbusters fame lays claim to this title. With enough practice we tend to get pretty good at a couple of things. We also tend to enjoy learning new things that will help us in our craft. But what happens when you learn something or someone questions you and it shakes you to your makers core? Are you as good as you thought? Have you just been pretending this whole time? This month we discuss how imposter syndrome can ruin your confidence and zap your creative juices.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 8 - Non Starter Projects

Some projects fly by, some projects go on forever but eventually wind down to a finish. And then there are those projects we just can’t seem to get around to or get off the ground. For one reason or another, we can’t seem to start them or have to restart them over and over again. This month we discuss some of our “non starter projects” and the reasons why we just can’t seem to get them going.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 7 - Tools That Changed Us

While most tools will get a job done, good tools will get it done more efficiently. Great tools though, great tools will change your life. And the tools that change your life don’t have to be found at the hardware store either; they can be found anywhere to include the internet. On this episode, we discuss some of the tools that have changed our lives for the better and that we can’t go back to living without.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 6 - Things We Are Geeking Out On

Being creative has an ebb and flow, a wax and wane. You can’t always be in the creating mode, sometimes you have to take in other people’s work to fuel your own creative endeavors. This month we’re discussing some of the things that we are currently geeking out over and the inspiration we pull from them.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz

Ep 5 - Giving Yourself a Break

While creating is a joy and brings energy to most of us, it also taxes us and can leave us feeling wrung out. But our worlds are also filled with more than just our creative endeavors. Family, work and everything else can drain our creative spirit making it hard to pick up a brush or start that next sentence. This month we’re discussing how sometimes it’s good to take a break and recharge our batteries so we can go back to our creative projects with renewed vigor.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel, Larren Knowlton

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Ep 4 - Creative Work Spaces

Home is where your heart is but your tools might be wondering nomads. If you are able to have a dedicated work space for your creative endeavors, where is it? Garages, sheds and spare bedrooms are often the haven for fortunate makers who have the room to set up a permanent work space. But for those of us who don’t have a place to always work, the kitchen table, back porch or any other open spot will have to do. This month we discuss where we go to create and what our dream areas would be.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel, Larren Knowlton

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Ep 3 - Staying Motivated

Some projects take on a life of their own and power on like a runaway train. But most do not and require time and energy to see to completion. And motivation. Staying motivated can be an issue especially when being confronted by set backs, delays and problems but we have to persevere if we care going to reach the finish line. This month we discuss what keeps us motivated and finish what we started.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Jennifer Hetzel

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Music by: Peter Emerson Jazz