Ranked #1
#50 Director Anthony Mandler (Monster, Jonas Brothers' Sucker): Make Mistakes
#50 Director Anthony Mandler (Monster, Jonas Brothers' Sucker): Make Mistakes
Anthony Mandler is a man of many talents. He's photographed some of the most iconic musicians in the biz and filmed a pl... Read more
16 Mar 2019
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46mins
Ranked #2
#48 Designer Aaron James Draplin: Pretty Much Everything
#48 Designer Aaron James Draplin: Pretty Much Everything
That's right - today's show features the man, the myth, the Aaron James Draplin. Legendary designer and amazing human be... Read more
12 Jan 2019
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53mins
Ranked #3
#19 Casting Director Jessica Daniels on the Process of Casting and Auditioning
#19 Casting Director Jessica Daniels on the Process of Casting and Auditioning
Jessica Daniels is an emmy-winning casting director. She's warm, genuine and confident in her craft. We enjoyed a lovely... Read more
14 Jun 2017
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42mins
Ranked #4
#21 Inside Amy Schumer Co-Creator Daniel Powell on All Things Comedy, Producing and Showrunning
#21 Inside Amy Schumer Co-Creator Daniel Powell on All Things Comedy, Producing and Showrunning
His IMDB bio packs a punch: "Daniel Powell is a producer and production manager, known for Inside Amy Schumer (2013), Th... Read more
9 Jul 2017
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54mins
Ranked #5
#53 Artist Kate McMillan: Where There's a Will, There's a Way
#53 Artist Kate McMillan: Where There's a Will, There's a Way
Kate McMillan is a woman of many talents. Not only did she study architecture at Yale and Norwegian boat building throug... Read more
3 Aug 2019
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43mins
Ranked #6
#44 Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place): Don't Wait for Permission to Make Something
#44 Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place): Don't Wait for Permission to Make Something
Scott and Bryan met when they were preteens and quickly discovered their mutual love for storytelling. They started maki... Read more
14 Jul 2018
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39mins
Ranked #7
#42 Storyboard Artist Lila Martinez: It's Not Easy, but It's Not Impossible
#42 Storyboard Artist Lila Martinez: It's Not Easy, but It's Not Impossible
In today's episode, you'll hear storyboard artist Lila Martinez's fascinating story. Lila Martinez had a passion for ani... Read more
22 May 2018
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59mins
Ranked #8
#54 Peter Mohrbacher: The Process Leads the Product
#54 Peter Mohrbacher: The Process Leads the Product
On today's show, artist and illustrator Peter Mohrbacher talks about his journey in the biz and how his drive to succeed... Read more
29 Sep 2019
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57mins
Ranked #9
#26 Artist Chris Battle (Teen Titans Go): Taking the Road Less Traveled
#26 Artist Chris Battle (Teen Titans Go): Taking the Road Less Traveled
Chris Battle is an artist who has worked on so many incredible shows, that your head will probably start spinning when y... Read more
20 Aug 2017
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47mins
Ranked #10
#55 - 12 Creatives Share How Their Small Habits = Big Gains
#55 - 12 Creatives Share How Their Small Habits = Big Gains
12 creatives send me their "new years resolutions" and how small steps have made a huge difference in their creative jou... Read more
15 Jan 2020
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35mins
Ranked #11
#23 Screenwriter Jared Bush: Lead with Passion
#23 Screenwriter Jared Bush: Lead with Passion
JARED BUSH (Screenwriter) is responsible for helping to develop and shape character personalities and overall story for ... Read more
23 Jul 2017
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1hr 12mins
Ranked #12
#20 Animator Leah Artwick on Finding Her Unique Artistic "Voice"
#20 Animator Leah Artwick on Finding Her Unique Artistic "Voice"
Animator and artist Leah Artwick (How to Train Your Dragon the series, Trollhunters, Word Girl, etc) has garnered quite ... Read more
2 Jul 2017
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59mins
Ranked #13
#49 Director Vanessa Newell: Just Do It
#49 Director Vanessa Newell: Just Do It
On today's show, indie short film director and professor Vanessa Newell talks about her journey as a film student, film ... Read more
9 Mar 2019
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31mins
Ranked #14
#25 Elizabeth Ito (Adventure Time): Welcome to My LIfe
#25 Elizabeth Ito (Adventure Time): Welcome to My LIfe
Elizabeth Ito (Supervising Director of Adventure Time) is not only a creative genius, she' incredibly warm, modest and l... Read more
14 Aug 2017
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32mins
Ranked #15
#22 Actor Carmen Nikae: Following Your Dream Isn't Always Dreamy
#22 Actor Carmen Nikae: Following Your Dream Isn't Always Dreamy
"Living your dream is a marathon and not a sprint." Actor Carmen Nikae (carmennikae.com) holds a graduate degree in thea... Read more
15 Jul 2017
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56mins
Ranked #16
#57 Jim Demonakos (Founder Emerald City Comic Con, Lightbox Expo): Just Do It
#57 Jim Demonakos (Founder Emerald City Comic Con, Lightbox Expo): Just Do It
On today's episode, the founder of Emerald City Comic Con and co-founder of Lightbox Expo shares his story with us. Rais... Read more
8 Mar 2020
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1hr 27mins
Ranked #17
#56 Artist Tim Kaminski: The Unlikely Road to Creative Success
#56 Artist Tim Kaminski: The Unlikely Road to Creative Success
On today's episode, artist Tim Kaminski (The Dragon Prince game art direction) talks about his very unlikely journey to ... Read more
22 Feb 2020
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59mins
Ranked #18
#51 Writer Liz Hannah (The Post, Long Shot): Embracing Collaboration
#51 Writer Liz Hannah (The Post, Long Shot): Embracing Collaboration
Liz Hannah shares her philosophy of storytelling on today's episode. Not only is she a kind, humble human, but her work ... Read more
27 May 2019
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45mins
Ranked #19
#52 Illustrator Alyssa Winans (Doodler @ Google): Be Kind to Yourself
#52 Illustrator Alyssa Winans (Doodler @ Google): Be Kind to Yourself
Alyssa Winans took the road less traveled. She wasn't born with a pencil in her hand. Sure, she always appreciated art, ... Read more
11 Jun 2019
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38mins
Ranked #20
#41 Talent Warrior and Diversity Pioneer Alison Mann: Without Risk There is No Reward
#41 Talent Warrior and Diversity Pioneer Alison Mann: Without Risk There is No Reward
As an artist, Alison Mann always knew she wanted to work in Animation. She began her career at Nickelodeon Animation Stu... Read more
8 May 2018
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50mins