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Ep 20 - Reminders for Creatives

Sometimes its nice to be reminded by other creators, especially those you hold in high regard, that we’re all mortal and no one is perfect. And it’s ok to take and break. And relax. And be selfish. Derek at Van Oaks Props posted a list of reminders for anxious / depressed creatives on Instagram a couple of weeks ago and it really hit home with us. So this month we’re discussing how we should take it to heart and remember that there is nothing wrong with pulling back from time time, putting down our tools and just catching our breath.

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Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew

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Ep 17 - Gearing Up Again

Even though the Delta variant is spreading in several places around the globe, things are starting to get back to normal in others. Movie theaters are opening back up, conventions are happening and a lot of us, especially those who have been fully vaccinated, are able to go and do things again. To include working on creative projects. This month we’re discussing how we’re getting back into the swing of things and how its making more things possible, and cluttering up our lives once again.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew

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Ep 15 - Weather Issues

While the mail is supposed to be delivered rain or shine, delivering on creative projects not so much. When you don’t have a dedicated workshop you often have to rely heavily on doing things outside so when mother nature isn’t cooperating it hard to get anything done. This month we’re discussing how the weather not only slows us down, but how it can also sap your creative spirit.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew

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Ep 14 - Marketing and Judging Yourself

So you have made thing and setup shop. You are ready to start taking orders… but how do you get the word out? We are constantly bombarded with advertising to the point some of us have become almost immune to it; so how do actually let people know, “hey I have this awesome thing I would like to sell you”? This month we’re discussing how crafty individuals can market their wares without spending tons of money like the big guys do. Also we’re going to discuss judging ourselves against ourselves.

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew

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Ep 13 - Scheduling Time Instead of Tasks

Have you ever made a to-do list for the day, week or even month and found yourself frustrated that you are not getting through it quick enough or even at all? Things take longer than we budget to complete, stuff doesn’t work the first, second or even thirteenth time we try them and life is always throwing curve balls. This month we’re going to discuss the idea of instead of scheduling tasks to complete, just just schedule time to work on them. Why feel burdened that you didn’t complete everything on your list when you should feel accomplished you got done what you did?

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guests: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew

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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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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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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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