The podcast goes on. But why? We didn't get canceled only to be revived by a network after thousands of passionate fan letters poured in. No one "needs" this podcast. Except for maybe the two guys making it. Well, maybe that's enough for now.

What would happen if you really gave it a 10/10?

Oct 9th, 2019 24m 8s

Effort. It's the not-so-secret sauce to any creative pursuit. So why can't we give-give-give-give-it all we got every time? Or even most times when we really need to?

Another one from the vault!

Oct 2nd, 2019 23m 3s

And by "vault", I mean earlier this year. And really only 4 months ago. I have no idea what we talk about in this one, but if I had to venture a guess, it would include "creativity", "rock n' roll" and "Paul Hogan."

There's No Traffic on the Extra Mile

Sep 25th, 2019 23m 3s

Oh hi! Yeah, we still do this. We recorded this episode in May of 2019 and haven't really listened back to it. So let's all discover its contents together! Like Al Pacino's glove box! Wait, that can't be right...

Using Creativity to make Fantasy a Reality

Apr 30th, 2019 27m 33s

Game of Thrones style! AND how creative beings are more likely to gather a box full of tools along the way to mastering their craft.

When Business and Creativity start to Flow together.

Apr 12th, 2019 29m 11s

Shakespeare stacked the theater with what the people wanted. Mozart made money not as a composer. Never mind what your passion is...what's your creative business?

Into the Great Wide Open

Mar 28th, 2019 23m 3s

In his classic song, Tom Petty utters two identical phrases with completely opposing meanings. "The future was wide open" holds as much hope as it does despair. So how do we approach it as creative beings?

The Creativity in the Familiar Surprise

Mar 14th, 2019 25m 37s

"I've got a business idea that no one has ever done before! I've got a song that sounds like nothing you've ever heard! I'm writing a book on the back of my hand!" Good luck! Don't overthink it and definitely make sure your audience doesn't hav

Elton John and a Fond Farewell

Feb 27th, 2019 31m 29s

What do you say about Rocketman? Not enough, that's for sure. So we didn't try too hard. We probably could have tried harder. But we think you'll get the gist of our admiration and fascination with the most unlikely rockstar of all time.

Can an Old Dog Teach a Young Dog New Tricks?

Jan 24th, 2019 26m 22s

What can Millennials learn from Gen X? Baby Boomers? Are they even listening? As they discover certain areas of expertise they can't simply download, it turns out they are.

The Year in Creativity

Jan 5th, 2019 30m 40s

We did a lot in 2018. And we documented most of it on our podcast. Here's a fun little recap of where our creative paths took us and where we see them going.

Do you suffer from creative jealousy?

Dec 17th, 2018 31m 50s

Is everyone getting successful without you? Probably not. Have others experienced the kind of success you'd like for yourself? Well...yeah...and you owe them a debt of gratitude for showing you the way (or really, one of the thousands of ways)

When Your Creative Breakthrough Happens in Your 50s.

Nov 16th, 2018 29m 21s

We talk about the lovely article by Ann Dowd as it was published in Glamour magazine. She gives some powerful insight into graceful approach to a success she knew was coming, albeit not for a long, long time. Also, I accidentally deleted last

Origins of Truth in Creativity. What got you started? What keeps you going?

Nov 2nd, 2018 29m 55s

We examine the first moments that sent us down our respective creative paths. What were the early signs of wanting to chase down a life full of pursuing creativity. Plus an update on Jason's progression of his TV pilot!

Creative Confidants' Greatest Hits

Oct 25th, 2018 23m 3s

We didn't mean to do this. But we ended up with a dense episode of good things to remember in your creative pursuits. So maybe it's just what we needed instead of what we planned. To sum up: Creativity comes to those who do.

So I Have This Idea for a TV Show...

Oct 19th, 2018 45m 22s

Here's a fun one! Jason has an idea for a show he wants to write. Mick has been teaching writers workshops for years now. Can these two confidants hash out a TV show on the podcast? Let's find out!

The benefits and pitfalls of being the creative human.

Oct 11th, 2018 29m 45s

You know Caveman Steve, right? Well, now you'll know him and some of his crazy ideas. But one of those ideas might be all it takes to take humanity into the future.

9 Ways to be More Creative in the Next 10 Minutes

Oct 4th, 2018 30m 19s

We found a thing online and now we're talking about it. Cool?

How Creative Are You?

Sep 26th, 2018 33m

We jump into a little bit of the science behind genius and reveal 10 questions to answer whether or not you're a creative person. Of course, we already think you are. But this might help convince you as well.

Creativity as a Habit

Sep 19th, 2018 23m 55s

Breaking down the How, What and Why of your creative pursuits. Where do you start and what do you do? Maybe first answer why you want to do it.

The Oddly Familiar Creativity of Neil Simon

Sep 12th, 2018 36m 55s

We lost, perhaps, the greatest American playwright a little over a week ago. So many careers were launched and forged by the tools that were his words. How did Neil Simon become the greatest comedic playwright of our time? Simple. He tried to d

This is 40: A Milestone in Creativity

Aug 30th, 2018 25m 16s

Happy Birthday, Jason. What does the other side of 40 look like when you're chasing your creative pursuits? Time to hang up the spurs? Dismount and pick a new metaphor? As the philosopher once said, "Age ain't nothin but a number."

Aretha Franklin: Creativity that Earned R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Aug 23rd, 2018 31m 17s

Paying homage to the Queen of Soul. She earned everything she got and deserved a whole lot more. From two humble guys, here's a little more respect for Aretha Franklin.

Returning to the Creativity of Our Youth

Aug 16th, 2018 32m 19s

And by "youth" we mean our twenties. What were you listening to when you were young, dumb and full of boundless optimism? We'll show you ours, if you show us yours... Also, Mick is back. Finally. And we're letting him stay--like the fools we ar

From Space Dogs HQ - Kindling Creativity

Jul 21st, 2018 26m 16s

It's time for a Space Dogs update! Barry and Jason takeover this episode of Creative Confidants to share their successes, shortcomings and exciting opportunities. Once you have your product and seem to be getting it out there, what does it tak