MakerCast: Recent Episodes

Morgan James Smith

A podcast that delves into the inner work of creatives from all walks in all places.

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The last time meditation, the four reminders, and one haunting theremin sample. 


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A rambling introduction, a buffet of meditation, and taking refuge in the three jewels. 


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Join me for this reading on four part Tonglen Meditation. Working with breath as we inhale pain and difficult emotions and exhale joy and peace and expansiveness. It's good medicine. 


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Unblocking the river, renunciation, and learning to play like a raven in the wind. 


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Buckwheat husks, my indoor water feature, and 9 very helpful suggestions. 


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There's a mosquito that you can't hear, let a forest fire be a forest fire, and the four noble truths. 


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Come, have a bite of this Turkish Delight. Also, words of advice: If you meet the Buddha, kill the Buddha. 


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Various definitions of treasure, seeking enlightenment, and the difference between heaven and hell. 


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Upside down bouldering, Daniel number one, and connecting to joy. 


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My butcher friends and the rules of the kitchen, plus what wakes us up and what keeps us children forever. 


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Facing asymmetry, former selves, and meditating with our eyes open. 


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A wooden table, orange slices, the spitting tree, and the "mishap" lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. 


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The names of my childhood dentists, Santa's silver sleigh bells, and directing loving-kindness inward. 


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Pickup trucks with fully functioning heaters, Mariah Carey, and Pema Chodron.

This episode includes 10 minutes of meditation. If I may offer a tea pairing for this portion of the episode: https://songtea.com/products/song-red

This is the tea that I was enjoying while creating this episode.

This episode includes music samples from the site SPLICE, clips from Mariah Carey (for dramatic emphasis), as well as a reading from the book Awakening Loving Kindness by Pema Chodron. https://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Loving-Kindness-Pema-Chodron/dp/1570622590


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Preview of the next 14 weeks of Makercast

Awakening Loving Kindness: https://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Loving-Kindness-Pema-Chodron/dp/1570622590


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Join me for ten minutes of meditation. 


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A note to you. A note to me. A note to all of us.

Music for this episode:

SoulSurplus - Various Samples

Ghostrifter - Sundown Drive

To read Everything Is Waiting For You by David Whyte: https://onbeing.org/poetry/everything-is-waiting-for-you/

For his book by the same title: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Waiting-You-David-Whyte/dp/0962152463


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Learn along with me as I sift through and benefit from the work of Poet and Teacher Mark Nepo. 

(https://marknepo.com/books_onelife.php)

Music for this Episode: 

Crowander - Medita

Daniel Birch - Sustained Light

Bio Unit - Industrial Zone


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Stories about working with fear. 

Music for this episode: 

Oh My - Patrick Patrikios

Sing A Rainbow - Peggy Lee


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A look into bridging the gap between where we are and where we want to be, through learning to want that which we already have. 

The concepts in this episode were inspired by the work of William B Irvine (https://www.williambirvine.com/)

Music for this episode: 

NOMYN - FLOW


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Listen in as I process my way through the difference between sympathy and empathy. Also, new song alert. 

Music for this episode: 

Silent Partner - Chocolate River, Sunday Drive, Bet On It

Puddle Of Infinity - Open Sea Morning

Link to a video of Marshall Rosenberg talking about empathy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tahOuqFS8kM&t=936s


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An episode about boxes. 

Music for this episode: 

Sapajou - Lipsia, Intencion

Jul - Scott Buckley

Stan Tough - Barbie Girl


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Reflection and readings from the book How To Love by Thich Nhat Hanh.

Music for this episode:

Kesta - Strung Low, Astral Travel, Wild Rivers, Underlying, Beautiful Hope

Nico De Napoli - Bach Prelude in E Flat Minor

James Blackshaw - Cross


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What we end up having to show for our efforts in the creative realm is often not external. Instead, it is the cathartic release and the ability to live our daily lives with a lightened load that can be the result of the creative process. 

Music for this episode: 

Leonell Cassio - A Magical Journey Through Space 

Godmode - Underwater Exploration, On The Island

Cheel - Lazy Walk

Delicate Steve - Seasons

Reed Mathis - Outlaws Farewell (Part II)

As I mention in the credits, I am revamping my Patreon as I reevaluate how I want to source funding for this project. Deep thanks to all you patrons, and please cancel your memberships for now as I look forward towards new methods and perks for patronage!


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Join in as I process my thoughts on meditation techniques, time, attention, and a simplified life. 

Music for this Episode: 

RYYZN - The Clock

Tokyo Music Walker - Morning Station, When I was a Boy

Patrick Patrikios - Feels

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When I lose perspective, on my work, on my place in the world, it is important for me to take a few steps back. Today on MakerCast, I share with you a recent strategy that has made a world of difference in how I relate to myself, my surroundings, and my creative projects. 

Music for this episode: 

AWN - Nouvelle Lune

ASHUTOSH - Inspire

SMITH THE MISTER - Clocks

AERØHEAD - Fragments

REXLAMBO - Fly Away

LOXBEATS - Underground Stars

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Enjoy this bonus episode of a reading of The Crystal Egg by H.G. Wells


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Enjoy this new song I've been working on reminding us of the importance of stillness and quiet. 


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Join in on this conversation with Jack Stafford, musician and host of the podcast "Podsongs" (https://podsongs.com) as we talk about creativity, body, mind, spirit, and higher consciousness. 

Music for this episode: 

Jack Stafford - The Mother Earth, Winter in Perdifumo

Godmode - Underwater Exploration, Spring Field

Ofshane - Sunset n Beachz

To dig deeper into some of the concepts from this episode, visit: https://www.aetherius.org/ as well as https://www.youtube.com/user/MysticKnowledge. 

To stay up to date on all things Jack Stafford, visit: https://thejackstaffordfoundation.com/

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Join in as I share a reflection from MLK Day 2018, and a song honoring MLK Day 2021. 

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Music for this episode:

Yours truly 

Bobby Richards

Patrick Patrikios

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Join in on this conversation with One Man Mad, whose new album "Be Well" drops on January 8th, 2021. 

To preorder the new album and to keep up to date on all things One Mad Man, visit: https://www.onemadmanmusic.com/

Follow One Mad Man on IG: https://www.instagram.com/onemadmanmusic/

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Time to talk another walk with me. This time through the forest near the Sunriver Nature Center where I am kept company by a full moon, an owl, a swan and an otter. Join in on this reflection as I discover the importance of a shift in perspective when sharing work with the world. 

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I stumbled on a poem during a trip to the Olympic Peninsula. It struck a chord, as did its author, Mary Lou Sanelli. Join in on this conversation about writing, dancing, failing with confidence, celebrating the victories, and living a creative life. 

For more information on Mary's work visit: http://www.marylousanelli.com/

Music for this episode: 

FREDJI - Happy Life

LEMMiNO - Voyage

Silent Partner - Parasail, Ether

Ghostrifter - Wistful Rain

Huma Huma - Crimson Fly

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Today on the show I get more vulnerable than other episodes. Sharing my life experience as it relates to sobriety. 

Music for this episode: 

Puddle of Infinity - Open Sea Morning, Their Story, Them Seeing, 

Silent Partner - The Rain, Birds, Octagon, Pacific Hike, Sinking Ship, Underwater, Yard Sale

Topher Mohr and Alex Elena - Trips, Where I'm From

Media Right Productions - Happy Mandolin

SOMM - Date Under Rain

Kevin Macleod - Easy Day

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Stockholm based band NAYAD creates music that is as emotionally moving as it is energizing. This episode I welcome listeners into my conversation with pianist and composer Erik. Listen in as we talk about music, inspiration, mindfulness and tapping into the inner-child as a means of accessing inspiration. 

For more of NAYAD's music listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ljZUgzfEnBpnaFLzwUnWt

And follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nayadhq/?hl=en

Music for this episode:

NAYAD - Ingen Vet, Holy Lakes (Dusk), don't be mad if I don't come along

Additional music/excerpts:

The Blanks - Hey Ya

Eddie Meduza - Ragga Runt

Band Unknown - Swedish Flower Time is Coming

Nils Frahm - Some

Helios - Seeming

Totalselfhatred - Enlightment

Helloween - All Over The Nations

Short segment from the 2001 film starting  Audrey Tautou, Amelie. 

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When our muse says take a hard left, we have to be ready. Art will make us just as much as we make it. We just have to let it. 

Music for this episode: 

Vendredi - New Dawn

Topher Mohr and Alex Elena - How About It

Silent Partner - Frequency

Another Kid - Noodles

SOMM - Blossom

Tubebackr - The Valley

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Metal Sculptor Dr. Jerry Nelson shares his experience with creativity, meditation, and finding bliss. 

To see photo's of Jerry's work, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ironartiowa

Music for this episode: 

Steve Adams - Sleeper

Patrick Patrikios - All Stars

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Standing strong in our identities as creatives and viewing creative output as an offering can really change the lens through which we interact with the world. 

Music for this Episode: 

Dan Henig - Violet Spirit

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Enjoy this bonus episode with a reading of the short story Young Man Axelbrod by Sinclair Lewis. 


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Enjoy my new song titled "Dust", in this bonus episode of MakerCast. 


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Art, suffering, language, and the work in the in-between. 

Music for this episode: 

E's Jammy Jams - Three Wise People

The Mini Vandals - Vaculator Blues

Track Tribe - Lights

Dan Bodan - 13 Cocktails

Lauren Duski - Carried

Asher Fulero - Pouring Out

DJ Williams - A Kiss For Amanda

Joey Pecoraro - Jazz Apricot

Beethovan - Moonlight Sonata

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An episode of listening. Enjoy these readings from "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran

Music for this episode: 

Chris Haugen - Hannah's Song

Futuremono - Stillness

The Tides - Somnolent & Seclusion & Dream Escape

E's Jammy Jams - Frolic & Gamela

Benjamin Martins - Vitality

Esther Abrami - No. 10 - a new beginning

Tom Pierson who read for this episode as well as contributing his singing, chanting and harmonium playing offers much in the realm of the healing arts. Learn more at https://teatimewithtom.com/

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Parenthood and Creativity - Compatible or no? Today on the episode I look at that question, within myself, and with my guest, rapper T. Soward. 

For more of T. Soward's music, visit: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3SbFFSlSvMOWIHn22z4Hc2

Additional music for this episode by: 

Patino 

Silent Partner

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PS. Happy birthday Mom! 


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In this episode, I spend a dark and early morning reflecting on myself, my old hometown, and the state of the world through prose. Also, tea lights and a laundry list of Oreo varieties.

Music for this Episode:

Chad Crouch

Noir Et Blanc Vie

Vans In Japan

Kwon

Dan Bodan

Steve Adams

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Listen in on this conversation with Cheshire based abstract painter and teacher Jilly Shires. 

For more information on Jilly's work visit: https://www.instagram.com/jillyshires/

or 

https://www.artmajeur.com/jillshires

Music for this episode: 

Gluck Gluck Ballet Suite no. 1

Dan Henig - Sunrise In Paris

Emmit Fenn - Wander

Hanu Dixit - Requiem in Cello

Dan Bodan - National Express + Bucolic Acrylic 

Asher Fulero - Good for the Soul

Patiño - Miss you love

Kwon - Don't Wanna Be

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Processing strong emotions and offering companionship and solace during this devastating wildfire season. 

Music for this episode: 

Patino - Sacred Lotus

Dan Bodan - Fortress Europe

Gilli Cuddy - Jupiter The Blue

Night Owl - Broke For Free

John Lippi and the Overtimers - St. Francis 

Corbyn Kites - Orbit

The Whole Other - Breakfast Alone

Jesse Gallagher - The Golden Present

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John Tracey, competitive pinball player and longtime friend joins MakerCast. Art, pinball, and everything in between. Did you know that pinball was illegal in many major cities between 1942 and 1976? Listen in to discover the unique circumstances that led to the banning of pinball and the shot that changed the minds of judges and helped return pinball to a mainstream activity. 

To learn more about John's passion for pinball, visit: http://lynnsarcade.com/

To learn more about John's familial roots in surrealist painting visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Tanguy

Music for this episode: 

Silent Partner - How It began

Emmit Fenn - Mama

Esther Abrami - No 1 Waltz in A Minor

Joey P - Russian Dance

Wake Up (instrumental) by Wataboi https://soundcloud.com/wataboi

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We all crave validation and affirmation as human beings and as artists. Where we source that however, can have a strong impact on the creative process. Listen in on this weeks musings on the scope and timeline of the creative process.

Music for this episode:

chill. by sakura Hz https://soundcloud.com/sakurahertz

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Chill Night by Amine Maxwell & MICHAL

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Demised To Shield by Ghostrifter Official

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Join in on this enlightening conversation with Ralph Olsen, longtime friend and founder of Last Third Best Third https://lastthirdbestthird.com/

Music for this episode:

Winding Road by Pyrosion https://soundcloud.com/pyrosion

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Acoustic guitar arrangement for song by TRow https://soundcloud.com/megatrev

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In Time (Instrumental) by Dylan Emmet https://soundcloud.com/dylanemmet

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Chad Couch

Jason Shaw audionautix.com

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Join in on this early morning gratitude practice full of reflections on life and blessings. To see a few photos of the bells used in this collection, visit: https://www.patreon.com/MakerCast

Music for this episode: 

Undertow by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley

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Nightfall by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031

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Enjoy this fantastic short story by Stephen Vincent Benét. 


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No episode this week, but here's a sneak peak of a new song I've been working on called "Walk With Love" Enjoy!


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Join in on this conversation with longtime friend Hannah Tashjian as she guides us through meditation, shares the ups, downs, and insights of her journey, and most of all, reminds us to keep breathing. 

Music for this episode: 

Blue dot sessions https://www.sessions.blue/

Jason Shaw https://audionautix.com/

Slender Beats

Jesse Gallagher

Dan Bodan

RAGE

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This show will be taking a quick break but will be back in 2 weeks! Keep an eye out for a bonus episode in the meantime. 


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Join me this week as I share some of my favorite passages from a book titled The Lockley Files - A Bit Of Verse.

For more information on this book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Lockley-Files-Oregon-country-library/dp/0931742137

Music for this episode by Jason Shaw, more information about his music can be found at his website: https://audionautix.com/

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Join in on this deep conversation between two longtime friends of nearly twenty years as Brian and I talk early years, music, and creativity. 

For more information on Brian's music, visit: https://m.soundcloud.com/brian-saxton-2

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The timeline for creative output is so much older and bigger than what we apply to modern standards of what is considered productive. Join me for musings on seeing the bigger picture of creation as we relax into our lives as artists. 

Music for this episode: 

The Tides

Causmic

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Join on this delightful and Insightful conversation with singer songwriter and all around artist Dani Brooke. Laughter combined with deep emotional expression make this episode a truly special one. 

For more information on Dani visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSmWgB4Nm8AA8R-wUIwXBgw

or https://open.spotify.com/artist/0IFdaaSSZNvZDokgGNtn2Y

Intro music for this episode: Blue Dot Sessions https://www.sessions.blue/

All other music by Dani Brooke.

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Fears can be cunning and deceptive. Join me for this look into the many ways that fear can disguise itself and inhibit creative expression. 

Music for this episode: 

Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/)

Jesse Gallagher

Rick Steel 

Slender Beats

More information about the excerpt read from page 202 of The Pocket Thich Nhat Hanh  can be found here: https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/

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Join in on this soul-sharing session with rapper and producer Jake Drew. 

Jake Drew on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakedrewmusic/

Jake Drew on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9iuJplYTI07HHawBIsnnXA

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Join me for a talk on seeking out the unresolved moments in the name of removing creative blocks and finding internal resolution. 

Music for this episode: 

Patrick Patrikios

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Join in on this inspiring, accessible, and uplifting conversation with Sydney Dickson and Alex Gnefkow as they share their experience as working artists. 

More information on Sydney's work: https://www.instagram.com/centeredsyd/ and https://www.centeredsyd.com/

More information on Alex's work: https://www.instagram.com/gnefknacks/

Music for this episode: 

Artist: Blue Dot Sessions (https://www.sessions.blue/)

Songs: Vienna Beat, Plasticity, High Ride

Additional Artists: 

The Mini Vandals

Dan Lebowitz

Chris Haugen

Patrick Patrikios

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Multiple modalities can be a huge help in cultivating beginners mind and sustaining creative inspiration in your practice. 

Music for this episode: 

Artist: Blue Dot Sessions

Songs: 

Vienna Beat

The Bus at dawn

Vela vela

Floretin

At Our Best Alone

Undying

Link: https://www.sessions.blue/

Closing song: "Stranger in the way" by RAGE

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Season 1 is a wrap! Somehow during all this, ten episodes in ten weeks happened. Huge thanks to all the listeners, patrons, and guests! 

Season two starts May 26th! 

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Thanks again for listening, and KEEP MAKING!


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Join in on this delightful conversation with Lauren Cooley, founder of Peaces by Lauren: The Art of Adornment. 

If you're interested in seeing Laurens beautiful Jewelry and Vintage collections, visit her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacesbylauren/ or on her website: https://www.peacesbylauren.com/

Music for this episode: 

Scott Holmes

Nate Blaze

Unicorn Heads

Patrick Patrikios

Yung Logos

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In this short and sweet episode I share a Poem I wrote titled "I'm always trying to touch it". I also break down the songwriting process for a new song of mine called "Mirror on the Wall". Enjoy!

Music for this episode: 

Franz Schubert

Morgan Smith

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Join in on this delightful conversation with Audrey Pefferman, Archaeologist and Potter. Check out Audrey’s amazing work: https://www.instagram.com/odd_tree_pottery/?hl=en

Music for this episode:

Scott Holmes

Nctrnm

Dan Bodan

November Polaroid

Kevin Macleod*

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*Laid Back Guitars by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100181

Artist: http://incompetech.com/


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In every moment, there are an infinite number of forks in the road. Sometimes, the sheer amount of possibility can be a cognitive and energetic impairment, but other times, the vastness of Right Now can be an opportunity worthy of attention, practice, and exploration. 

Music for this episode: 

Scott Holmes

Silva De Alegria 

Patrick Patrikios

Rick Steel 

Adama

And Twin Musicom*

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*Stopping By the Inn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/298/stopping-by-the-inn

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Join in on this lovely conversation with Sharon Mackay, a ceramic artist from Perth, Western Australia. Sharon's journey towards, and away from, and back to working with clay is inspiring and heartfelt. 

To admire Sharon's work visit: https://www.instagram.com/shazmaccreations/

Music for this episode: 

Scott Holmes

Dan Bodan

Claude Debussy

Patrick Patrikios

YVEN

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Join me for my wonderful conversation with Sam Vanlaningham as he takes us through his journey covering everything from geology to guitar building to the urgency of song writing. 

Intro music: 

Scott Holmes

All other music: Sam Vanlaningham

For more information or to get in touch with Sam visit: http://samvanlaningham.com/

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Building on last weeks episode, today we look at three habits of liberation. Daily walks, Positive contribution as a way of being, and mindfulness practice. 

Music for this episode: 

Scott Holmes

Purple Planet

Doug Maxwell

The 126ers

Dan Henig

VYEN

Silva De Alegria

Closing song by:

Patrick Patrikios

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Habits that inhibit our creativity include comparison, avoiding fear through procrastination, and escaping through television and media. In part one of this two part series we look at habits of limitation as a ground work for next episodes dive into habits of liberation. 

Music for this episode: 

Scott Holmes

Roljui 

Purple Planet

The 126er's

Silva De Alegria

Closing song by:

Patrick Patrikios

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Musings on judgment and the way it impacts creativity. 

Are you a Maker interested in being interviewed on MakerCast? Send me a DM on instagram @_claydreamer_

Music for this Episode: 

Chad Crouch

Kesta

November Polaroid

Scott Homes

Silva De Alegria

Derek Clegg


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Thoughts, inner work, and creativity amidst this global pandemic. An invitation to view these challenging times as an opportunity to look within and discover what creative spark within you is deserving of your attention. 

Are you a Maker interested in being interviewed on MakerCast? Send me a DM on Instagram @_claydreamer_

Music for this Episode: 

Scott Holmes

Chad Crouch

Nctrnm

And Silva De Alegria

Closing Song: The Ghost In Your Piano


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