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Rob Bell (New York Times Bestselling author) is back to continue last week's conversation on creativity, the craft of writing, and his latest book, Where'd You Park Your Spaceship? Book Two: There's Only One Noon Yeah. In this episode, Rob compares his experiences with traditional publishing and self-publishing, shares what it was like to watch his plays being performed, and talks about the relationship between structure and spontaneity. He also tells the story of going to Miami and almost interviewing Richard Saul Wurman (legendary information architect and inventor of the TED conference) for his podcast but instead coming away with a powerful reminder of what it feels like to live life in a state of radical amazement.
Website: www.robbell.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realrobbell/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/robbell
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Rob Bell is the New York Times Bestselling author of fifteen books and plays which have been translated into 25 languages. He creates visual art that can be seen on his Instagram, makes music in a band called HUMANS ON THE FLOOR, and hosts a podcast called The RobCast. His new book, Where'd You Park Your Spaceship? Book Two: There's Only One Noon Yeah is out now and in this episode, we spend some time discussing how it came together. Rob shares some powerful creative exercises that writers can use to decide which project to focus on, discover the outline of their book, and reconnect with why they write in the first place. We also talk about narrative voice, trusting the creative process, and the comfort and durability of Paul Smith socks.
Website: www.robbell.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realrobbell/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/robbell
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One year ago, I released the first episode of Always Choose Orange using my built-in MacBook microphone, a story about a stack of paint samples, and a hilariously obtuse method of generating an RSS feed. Since then, I've learned a few things (well, more than a few) about podcasting, creativity, and how to face fear. Tune into this week's episode to hear the lessons that I've taken away from recording fifty episodes and how they can help you do the same!
You'll learn:
How I took actionable inspiration from my favorite podcasts such as The Tim Ferriss Show, You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes, the RobCast, and No Skips with Shea Serrano and used it to improve my showWhy we should all stop being afraid of the word "no"The value of having a casual mentorThe importance of promoting your show in a way that's congruent to your values -
Creative exercises are one of the most powerful ways to hone your craft, refine your voice, and try out new techniques to see if they fit your process. And, the good news is that they don’t need to take up much time to have a big impact on your art. In this episode, we’ll talk about a fun little writing exercise I did in my writing group last year that involved rewriting the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in 20 minutes without looking at the original. Tune in to hear me read my version, reflect on what I learned from the exercise, and decide for yourself if something like this is worth trying.
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As of 2024, there are over 100 million songs on Spotify, 3.9 billion videos on YouTube, and tens of millions of books on Amazon — that's a whole lot of content. How do we keep our noses above the proverbial deluge of information that floods us every day? The answer (or part of it at least) is curation. Tune into this week's episode to explore the idea of thinking like a curator as it pertains to managing and fostering a creative input that builds you up instead of tears you down.
And if you feel the call, you can hop over to www.alwayschooseorange.com and get on our weekly creativity newsletter full of tips, insights, and recommendations that go above and beyond the material included in the podcast.
Material referenced in this episode:
Your Brain is Processing More Data Than You Would Ever Imagine // MinecheckHow to Curate (Just About) Anything // Glenn AdamsonAustin Kleon's Newsletter -
It may be hard for newer generations to imagine but there was a time when video games were not commonly seen as a legitimate cultural medium. In this episode, Tim from Earbuddies, bravely steps forward to take on a ChatGPT-created straw man in a (mostly) friendly debate about the artistic merit of video games. From claims of excessive violence and sensationalism (i.e. the public perception of Grand Theft Auto upon release) to their (allegedly) over-heavy reliance on technology, it's a battle of words you won't want to miss. And after the matter is settled, Alex and Tim spend an hour discussing their top-three video games based on music, visual design, narrative, and multiplayer functionality. Will they remember to talk about Japan's rich jazz scene? Will they correctly guess each other's preferred fighter in Super Smash Bros. Melee? And most importantly, how many times can one podcast episode reference the Legend of Zelda?
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Austin is, in his own words, 'making the worst video game content on the internet by far'. His YouTube channel, Any Austin, features content that looks into the hyper-mundane aspects of video games, including mapping out how rivers flow in The Legend of Zelda, how the power grid is represented in Grand Theft Auto IV, and what the unemployment rate of Skyrim is. His goal is to change the way people play video games, and to change the landscape of gaming content on YouTube as a whole, by creating content that pushes the boundaries of how entertaining dull content can be. His videos have already garnered hundreds of thousands-- in some cases millions-- of views, which-- as far as he's concerned-- means there's a whole generation of game-players that have grown up playing games in a way that hasn't been adequately represented on YouTube.
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Meg Loeks lives in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with her husband and five children. She is an international award-winning fine art and portrait photographer whose nostalgic work centers around the home. In-between photographing her family, she teaches several online and in-person domestic and international workshops. Meg is an instructor through Click Photo School, a SIGMA & Profoto Ambassador and 2022 Lightroom Ambassador. She is also a volunteer photographer for The Gold Hope Project, a nonprofit organization which gifts families battling pediatric cancer a free photo session.
Instagram: http://instagram.com/meg_nlo
Website: http://www.megloeks.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/megloeksphotography
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Why would a novel require the use of two bookmarks? What does a 957-word sentence sound like? Is it humanly possible to understand Finnegans Wake? We'll explore those questions and more in this week's episode. Join me as I highlight the three things that can easily push a book over the edge and send it teetering into the abyss of unreadability. We'll talk about the effects of structure, length, and complex language on the accessibility of a book, and if all goes according to plan, have a little fun in the process.
Books mentioned in the episode:
Only Revolutions by Mark Z. DanielewskiIn Search of Lost Time by Marcel ProustFinnegans Wake by James Joyce -
Robin Fox is a self-taught photographer residing in Hamilton, Ontario. Fox began her study of photography seven years ago and credits her close examination of the works of photographers and cinematographers of past eras in helping to find and refine her visual voice. Having just begun pursuing opportunities to show her work, she is grateful to have been included in exhibitions in the United States, Italy, Argentina, and Canada and has released her first print publication from Setanta Books in the United Kingdom.
Website: https://www.robinclairefox.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinclairefox
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinclairefox/
You can find some of Robin's photography courses here:
https://www.clickphotoschool.com/intrigue-and-intention-compelling-photographs/https://www.theunraveledacademy.com/course/createdlightwithrobinfox -
Jacob Montague is a producer and multi-instrumentalist by day (Branches, Tsutro, Dream Cassettes, Far Friends, figuers, MVVE) and cinematic folk composer by night. His compositions weave a musical landscape composed of big beats, plucked strings, minimal patterns within grand combinations, and honest ethereal sounds. Jacob's music has appeared in a number of popular TV shows including — America’s Got Talent, The X Factor, One Tree Hill and others, as well as the film trailers for The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Afternoon Delight, and Love Is Strange.
Website: https://www.jacobmontaguemusic.com
Instagram: @jacobmontague
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Hailing from Washington and Oregon, M.L Silverline has spent 25 years as a student of the spoken, written, and experienced word – traveling the world to explore people, places, and philosophy wherein he finds his greatest inspiration in the untold spirit; the uncelebrated and the subtleties of life that go uncounted. A graduate of Western Washington University in Bellingham, he has experimented with a great many poetic techniques and considers himself a historian documenting the human moment and the authentic emotional imprint that we, as people, remember most intensely. Silverline has read at open mics from Seattle and San Francisco to New York City – with many books and collaborations in progress, he is a talent to look out for.
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Pieper Bloomquist is a contemporary folk artist based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She studied Swedish Dalmålning and Bonadsmålning, and has been painting in traditional Scandinavian styles of folk art since 1993. Pieper enjoys utilizing elements from folk art traditions to tell modern stories, incorporating the floral forms, borders, layout and perspective of the past to depict scenes that — while personal to her — portray universal human experiences and daily activities of growing up in the upper Midwest.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Pieper-Fleck-Bloomquist-Scandinavian-Art-100057696589880/
Instagram: @pieperbloomquist
For more information on Pieper Bloomquist, check out these videos:
Swedish Folk Art the Natural Way | Pieper BloomquistScandinavian Folk Art | Prairie PublicVirtual Studio Visit with Pieper Bloomquist -
Erothyme is the electronic music solo project of Bobby West. Erothyme is best known for emotive downtempo and for the musical use of field recordings, but also has roots in the world of all things glitchy, funky, strange, and soulful. As of 2024, the project spans 15 years and more than 40 releases, which branch across a wide range of moods and sound palettes, all while maintaining an unmistakable fingerprint. Since the time of the earliest releases, Erothyme has performed at venues and festivals across North America, collaborated with numerous other musicians, produced dozens of official remixes, and produced music for several other artists and projects. At the time of this writing, Bobby is a full-time university student studying astrophysics, but is still actively producing and releasing music as Erothyme.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erothyme777/
Bandcamp: https://erothyme.bandcamp.com
Support Erothyme at https://www.patreon.com/erothyme/
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In part three of the Body of Work series, Craig Hanks from the Legendarium Podcast joins me to talk about the timeless work and legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien. During our conversation, we share the ways we were introduced to Tolkien, explore a few of the universal themes of Lord of the Rings, and spend some time comparing Tolkien and his work to Johann Sebastian Bach, a skyscraper, a cathedral, and Mt. Fuji.
Material Mentioned in This Episode:
What Makes Prose GOOD? Tolkien, Sanderson, Jemisin, Rothfuss, Erikson | Professor Craig Explains#181. Leaf by Niggle#420. Tolkien & Beowulf, with Tom ShippeyThe Acts of Caine Series by Matthew StoverThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtFrodo Didn't Fail: Augustinian vs Manichean Views of Evil in Lord of the RingsCLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ALWAYS CHOOSE ORANGE NEWSLETTER.
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David Gungor is an artist, songwriter, pastor, speaker, and music producer based in New York City with his wife Kate and their four children.
David is half of The Brilliance — a band that creates art that inspires empathy. Their acoustic-electronic, symphonic-pop songs invite you to step outside yourself; to see the world through the eyes of the other, the stranger, those you may consider your enemy. The Brilliance sound spans too many genres to count - but it all works together to create an environment for self-reflection and hope for peace.
David produces music and podcasts and has a studio in New York City. He has pastored at Good Shepherd New York for over 10 years and has worked extensively with the Peacemaking Organization, Telos. The Brilliance also has worked with Narrative 4, a global organization headed up by some of the world's most renowned and influential authors, artists, and community leaders who have come together to promote empathy through the exchange of stories. David also leads workshops on creativity and songwriting and is a Mentor for the Trinity-Leadership Fellows.
In this episode, David talks about the ways in which The Brilliance seeks to inspire empathy, shares some profound thoughts on craftspeople and tastemakers (and how these two types of artists can collaborate and inspire each other), tells the powerful story behind the song "Just Be", and a whole lot more.
Website: https://www.davidgungor.com
The Brilliance Website: http://thebrilliancemusic.com
Instagram: @thebrilliancemusic
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Inspired by Mason Curry’s book, Daily Rituals: How Artists Work, this episode explores the power in forming a creative routine. In Curry’s words, “A solid routine fosters a well-worn groove for one’s mental energies and helps stave off the tyranny of moods.” Join me as I share personal insights and experiences in developing my own creative habits. Plus, I’ll guide you through a set of thought-provoking questions to help you craft or refine your own daily practice.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Daily Rituals: How Artists Work by Mason CurryThe Artist's Way by Julia CameronFrom Staircase to Stage: The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan by Raekwon -
Interested in poetry but feel like you don’t really understand it? It took me longer than I'd care to admit for it to finally click. In this week's episode, I share three simple things that helped me have a deeper appreciation for poetry. Tune in to hear the Mary Oliver quote that had me fire up the airhorns and stick around to the end to hear me recite three of my favorite poems of all-time.
Resources:
A Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver -
It's time for a reading check-in! Join my brother Andrew and I as we discuss some of our favorite books we read so far in 2024. The two of us use the six questions below to guide our discussion and as always, take a few detours along the way to explore different aspects of reading.
Which book surprised you the most?What is the most ambitious book you read this year?Which book had the best prose?What is one book that made you cry?Which book impacted your life the most?What was your personal favorite?Art Referenced In This Episode:
Abstract: The Art of Design | Es Devlin: Stage Design | FULL EPISODE | Netflix
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Wilder Adkins is a singer-songwriter based in Birmingham, Alabama. With influences spanning from Appalachian folk ballads to Indian devotional music to the poetry of Wendell Berry and Mary Oliver, his songs are steeped in natural imagery and frequently touch upon the subjects of faith, doubt, hope, and sorrow. In our conversation, we talk about the importance of strong lyrical imagery, his experience working with a band after years of writing solo, the way his songs come together, and a whole lot more.
Website: https://wilderadkins.com
Instagram: @wilderadkins
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