This week, Morley and Ryan talk about finding a balance between skill building and creating original work. We also discuss the difference between imitation and inspiration, and developing the confidence to recognize and apply your inspirations without feeling like you're sacrificing your unique voice.

Mentions:

• Morley's Trail Mix Sheath
• CLAMP (Morley's other podcast)
• Casey Neistat
• Vincent Ferrari
• John Kuiphoff
• Tame Impala
• Kevin Smith
• Slacker
• The Taste Gap - Ira Glass
• Stephen King Says Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ Is “Like A Big, Beautiful Cadillac With No Engine Inside It”
• Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rian Johnson on Creative Processing
• Brick
• Dave Culligan
• Side by Side (2012)
• Flatbush Zombies
• Little King Goods

What we're putting in the spotlight this week:

• Morley: How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan
• Ryan: Christopher Nolan

Where you can find us:

Ryan O'Connor:

• Instagram: @ry.oconnor
• Twitter: @ryanoconnor08

Morley Kert:

• Instagram: @morleykert
• YouTube: Morley Kert
• Website: morleykert.com

Collectively:

• Instagram: @intothespotlightpodcast
• Twitter: @into_spotlight