Run The Layers with Creative Bobbie: Recent Episodes
Creative Bobbie
Peeling back the layers behind the creativity we see and exhibit in our everyday lives with Creative Bobbie (Robert Bratcher). Robert Bratcher is a logo & visual brand identity designer. He has designed branding for National Conventions, magazines, logos, and much more! He also presents workshops around the country on the use of media for the furthering of your cause and your brand.
On this episode, I talked with my co-hosts from the Everyone & Their Brother podcast (be subscribed! - EATBPODCAST.COM), William Davis, Sam Davis, & TJ Tooley! We talked about how we express our creativity and how creations can snowball into more creations.
*EVERYONE & THEIR BROTHER PODCAST*
William, Sam, TJ, and Robert are four friends and brothers inviting you to join them at their family dinner table. The guys play games, discuss current events and pop culture, and most importantly, have a lot of fun doing it. So come join the family and join in on the laughs!
Mentioned:
Everyone & Their Brother podcast
“Starch Madness”
Brian David Gilbert, “Dances Moving!” series (2017)
The Designer & The WriterThe Designer & The Writer, Hogwarts Houses
For The Love of Story podcast
Whatcha Doin? podcast
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Twitter - @daviscommawill
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Tik Tok - @notthatsamdavis
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Music by Kid Azul:
www.instagram.com/kidazulprod
In this episode, actor / master of ceremonies / musician / leader Justin Jorrell talks about claiming his place and position through his mindset and experiences. We talk about his creative journey, the management of his various gifts and tools, and overcoming doubt.
Mentioned:
The Wiz
The saxophone
The trumpet
Jazz
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IMDb
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Music by Kid Azul:
www.instagram.com/kidazulprod
In this episode, I have the honor of chatting with photographer, colorguard coach, and Immediate Past National President of Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Sorority Adrienne Rall. We talk about how photography (and music) evokes emotion and how beauty can be created when we stop overthinking.
Mentioned:
Fountains of St. Peter's Square
Doctor Who Theme
Ansel Adams, photographer
With Heart and Voice, Music of David R. Gillingham
Celestial photography
Follow Adrienne:
Photosbyamor.com
University of Nebraska-Kearney Pride of the Plains
In this season premiere episode, I talk with screenwriter/photographer/videographer Randy Hill! We discuss our unique journeys from engineering to creative work that better suited our actual passions. Randy talks about his view of what creativity is and how he is inspired to be a storyteller.
Mentioned:
Moonlight (2016) directed by and screenplay by Barry Jenkins
Blender, animation app
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Music by Kid Azul:
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On this solo episode, I unload my thoughts on appreciating the work you've done, not letting fear stop you from creating, and how to use your past accomplishments for self-motivation.
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Music by Kid Azul:
www.instagram.com/kidazulprod
In this episode, I get to talk with my friend and Assistant Director of Bands Kalem Graham. We chat about the creativity of music and how he uses and values creativity on and off the podium.
Mentioned:
Beethoven’s Symphonies
Nissan Skyline
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Music by Kid Azul:
www.instagram.com/kidazulprod
In this episode, I am blessed to talk with best-selling author, podcaster, educator, bandhead, and community builder Dr. Christy Walker! We explore how creativity has affected the direction of our lives and the HBCU band world.
Mentioned:
THE HBCU EXPERIENCE: The HBCU Band Alumni Edition
The 5th Quarter
The HBCU Band Experience with Christy Walker
Hit Parade podcast
Song Explorer podcast
Dissect podcast
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https://www.facebook.com/hbcubandexperience/
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Music by Kid Azul:
www.instagram.com/kidazulprod
In this episode, I am blessed to get to talk with drill writer/designer Gary Bryant. We talk about how he is using his creativity to express his vision through marching arts.
Mentioned:
North Carolina A&T Blue & Gold Marching Machine - Houston Battle of the Bands performanceJackson State University Sonic Boom of the South 1986Dowell TaylorHarold HaughtonGeorge ZingaliPywareSynchronized Walking
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The Spield (Facebook)The Spield (Instagram)
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drillmaster8503/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gmbryant8
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Music by Kid Azul:
www.instagram.com/kidazulprod
In this episode, I am honored with the presence of the Guilford County Schools Assistant Principal of the Year Chase Arrington! We talk about how he is using his creativity and lessons in leadership to enrich the lives of students and teachers.
Mentioned:
Number Talks
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/common_denominator123
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chase.arrington.9
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Music by Kid Azul:
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In this episode, I speak with music teacher / band director ReShonda Thompson about how she is using creativity in education, service, and leadership.
Mentioned:
Blue & Gold Marching Machine
Jacob Collier
Timbaland
Tori Kelly
The Black Onion
The Enneagram
“Encourage Yourself” by Donald Lawrence
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reshonda.thompson
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damncanublameme/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/daREAL_ReShonda
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Music by Kid Azul:
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On this season 3 premiere, educator/podcaster/playwright Jessica Langley and I talk about using creativity in the classroom, starting a podcast, black fiction, and much more!
Mentioned:
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Maya Angelou
Black Woman Energy Book Club podcast
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Atomic Habits by James Clear
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackwomanenergybookclub
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Music by Kid Azul:
www.instagram.com/kidazulprod
In the Season 2 finale of Run The Layers, I review the book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert. I also talk about the success of Season 2, how humbled I am by guests wanting to be on, and how thankful I am for my listeners.
Thanks to The Black Onion for inspiring me to read this book!
Listen to her episode here: https://anchor.fm/runthelayers/episodes/The-Magic-of-Artistry-with-Todgi-Dozier-b-k-a--The-Black-Onion-er0tut
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Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
In this very special episode, I talk with my friend T.J. Tooley about our YouTube & Facebook Watch show, THE DESIGNER & THE WRITER.
In typical us fashion, our conversation goes beyond the surface to touch on creative collaboration, the role of storytelling in branding, the power of friendship, and more!
Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and Facebook page to get notified of new THE DESIGNER & THE WRITER episodes.
- - THE DESIGNER & THE WRITER - -
Designer Creative Bobbie and Writer T.J. Tooley explore the colorful world around them, looking at everything from books, TV shows, & movies to sports teams and cities (real and fictional) all through the lenses of design and storytelling.
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Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
This is a special crossover episode. One of my co-hosts of the Everyone and Their Brother podcast, writer T.J. Tooley, asked to interview me for an 'Inside The Studio' interview for EATB. We talk about how I came up with the idea for Run The Layers and what it means to me. I give a taste of what the podcast is through a clip from the episode with my brother! It was an honor to be asked and I am very happy to share the experience with you all.
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For The Love of Story podcast
THE DESIGNER & THE WRITER web show (YouTube playlist)
THE DESIGNER & THE WRITER Facebook Watch
Designer Creative Bobbie and Writer T.J. Tooley explore the colorful world around them, looking at everything from books, TV shows, & movies to sports teams and cities (real and fictional) all through the lenses of design and storytelling.
Full episode with my brother: https://anchor.fm/runthelayers/episodes/Choose-Your-Perspective-with-Larry-Bratcher-Jr-el40p3
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On this episode, I chat with pro gamer, streamer, music artist SurgingStorm! We talk about how great it feels to create, the confidence required to put content out there, and much more!
Mentioned in the podcast:
SkyBlew - "Star Dance Serenade!"
Ghostdini Wizard of Poetry In Emerald City
Boy In The Storm
SurgingStorm feat. DJ Reimei - "Dreams Alive"
Sonic R (Sega Saturn)
SurgingStorm - "Glow"
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Spotify
Twitch.tv/surgingstormgg
YouTube
Instagram.com/surgingstormgg
twitter.com/surgingstormgg
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
On this episode, Programs Manager, Speaker, and Kappa Kappa Psi National Council member Bang Co talks about how he uses creativity to bring others into the conversation. We discuss the importance of inclusion, our love of music, and much more!
Mentioned in the episode:
Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity
BTS "Dynamite"
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Asian American LEAD (AALEAD)
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Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
On this solo episode, I reflect on the success of the podcast thus far, express appreciation for the guests who come on the show, and share the response I've gotten about this project and others.
I firmly believe that each of us were put onto this Earth to deposit something into this world that will improve it. We each have the potential to do something, create something for the betterment of others. Let's explore that and act on it.
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Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
On this episode, I have the superstars Rajah and Shannon Jackson of Jacks Making It Home. They are a married couple who met in college (the ILLUSTRIOUS North Carolina Agricultural & Technical STATE University - AGGIE PRIDE!) and been together ever since. The Jacksons laugh, learn, cook, complete home improvement projects, travel, and more on their YouTube channel Jacks Making It Home. Listen to us talk about what all it takes to produce content on a consistent basis, dive into their favorite projects, and what inspires them to create!
Mentioned in this episode:
Peter McKinnon - THE BUCKET SHOT
Jacks Making It Home - IT'S OUR ANNIVERSARY - EXCITING NEWS
USA West Coast Road Trip
Inception
Shutter Island
RUN THE LAYERS 001
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YouTube
Music by:
Kid Azul Productions
On this episode, I talk with friend and former co-worker, Band Director Yvonne Daye! We talk about what it is like to be a music educator during a pandemic, what creativity means to her, the importance of managing your mental health, and more!
Mentioned in this episode:
The Traffic Light
The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma National Headquarters
Music by:
Kid Azul Productions
On this episode, I talk with my good friend, educator/speaker/writer/event-planner Jessica Ridgeway. We talk about what inspires her, how she engages with students, how she sees and uses the freedom of creativity, and her creative goals and growth.
Mentioned in this episode:
Langston HughesNikki GiovanniMaya AngelouGwendolyn BrooksPaul Lawrence DunbarCourtney A. CampBlack Woman Energy Book Club
Follow Jessica:
Black Woman Energy Book Club (instagram)
Music by:
Kid Azul Productions
In this episode, I talk with my good friend, gamer, singer, crafter, ideawoman, and mother Karraha Brown Shepard a.k.a. Karraha So Random! We talk about how creativity surrounds her and how she plans on using it for the benefit of others. There's a very quick guest star that makes an appearance on the episode lol.
Follow Karraha:
Karraha So Random! YouTube
Twitch
Music by:
Kid Azul Productions
In this first episode of Season 2, I have a fantastic convo with the extraordinary artist and entrepreneur The Black Onion! We talk surviving 2020, the magic of creating art that evokes emotion, executing on that idea before someone else does, and MORE!
Follow The Black Onion:
TheBlackOnion.com
Mentioned in this episode:
PaperFrank
Gordon Parks
"Born Targets" (2018)
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
Dreamville Fest
North Carolina A&T State University Blue & Gold Marching Machine
Music by:
Kid Azul Productions
The Black Onion was established in February 2016 by Todgi Dozier. The Black Onion's name derives from cultures globally using onions to flavor, season, and enhance palettes. The Black Onion offers to bring the same fresh pop of flavor to the Visual Arts. As onions have been an essential part of healing, The Black Onion puts the same spin on healing the imagination as art should be interpreted without judgment and with fair representation while advocations for a diverse people.
I am a self-taught graphic designer that worked with churches, companies, fraternities, sports brands, and more in North Carolina. Currently, I am the Publications Manager & Multimedia Designer at the National Headquarters of Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma National Honorary Band Fraternity & Sorority in Stillwater, Oklahoma. I’ve had the pleasure of designing the branding a National Convention, the re-brand the National Headquarters itself, magazines, logos, and more! I also present workshops around the country on the use of media for the furthering of your cause and your brand.
I want to help others maximize their creative potential. Understanding the importance and the process of design and branding will help you succeed. Success is the by-product of consistent effort, focus, and learning. As I push forward, improving and learning, I want to teach what I learn and assist you where I can.
~b.Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/creativebobbie
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/creativebobbie
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/creativebobbie
Portfolio - http://www.shypsi.com
Music: Kid Azul: https://soundcloud.com/kidazul
In this season finale, I take you on the journey of my path from being a future chemical engineer to being a professional graphic designer. The ups and downs of pursuing a dream you feel is as real as anything in this world.
Mentioned:
Shaun Harrison/Supernerd.tv
old CarolinaBands YouTube channel
Creative Bobbie YouTube channel
Run The Layers Instagram
Creative Bobbie Instagram
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
On this solo episode of the podcast, I discuss how we are all meant to be a gift to others and the importance of investing in your brand & yourself.
Believe more in your dreams and less in your nightmares. Belief, however, is demonstrated through your action and not your words. Take steps toward building that blog, designing that app, writing that book, creating that show, starting that business, investing in yourself!
*in·vest·ment
inˈves(t)mənt/ (noun)noun: investment; plural noun: investments*
the action or process of investing money for profit or material result.
a thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future. “a used car is rarely a good investment”
act of devoting time, effort, or energy to a particular undertaking with the expectation of a worthwhile result. “the time spent in attending a one-day seminar is an investment in our professional futures”
Mentioned:Marie Forleo
Creativebobbie blog
Run The Layers Instagram: @runthelayers
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
Multi-hyphenate (photographer, videographer, gamer, streamer) Janessa Smith a.k.a. Knockoutness joins the pod! We talk about the trials and tribulations of being a creative.
twitch.tv/knockoutness
instagram.com/knockoutness
twitter.com/knockoutness
youtube.com/theknockoutvisual
instagram.com/theknockoutvisual
www.theknockoutvisual.com
Mentioned:
Lovecraft Country (HBO)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Be Kind, Rewind
Purpose Behind The Seams (full feature)
The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
Live from Grandma's house, sports performance and corporate wellness expert (+ my brother) Larry Bratcher Jr. joins the podcast to talk about how he uses creativity and how it ties into the pursuit of success. We talk athletes, business, sports, music, and more in what doubles as an episode of my podcast and a pilot of his future podcast!
Larry Bratcher is a Strength and Conditioning Practitioner specializing in sports performance, injury rehab and prevention. He holds a Z-Health Movement as well NASM’s CPT, PES, CES certifications with CSCS pending. He founded Hegemony Training after graduating from Fayetteville State University and playing basketball professionally for 10 years in the CBA, IBA, and USBL in the United States. Larry played in Professional Leagues in Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Germany, Iceland, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania, Saudi Arabia and Syria.
Larry works with athletes throughout the year to develop and improve each player’s game. Larry has mastered the art of marrying sports science, skill development and nutrition to build a complete athlete.
HEGEMONYTRAINING.COM
facebook.com/hegemonytraining
instagram.com/larrybratcherjr
Mentioned:
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Kobe Bryant ‘Muse’ Motivational Workout Mix + His “666 Workout” Routine
Choose Your Perspective by John Martin
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
On this episode I talk with my friend, music producer Kid Azul b.k.a. William Blue. We talk about the universal language that is music and it's impact on our lives.
Follow Blue (producer of the sounds you hear in the background of my content):
http://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod
https://twitter.com/KidAzulProd
https://www.facebook.com/TheKIdAzul
https://soundcloud.com/kidazul
Mentioned:
Mr. Hyunh
The Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday
"Pity" - Voli Contra feat. J. Cole
"Happy" - Pharrell Williams
A solo ep where I talk about my experience being an in-house graphic designer here in Stillwater, Oklahoma for Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma National Headquarters. Being in-house, for me, means being able to apply my knowledge and translate my love for the organizations into visually appealing and communicative art. As an in-house designer, I personally know and care about everything I do. It’s not just a job for me.
Kappa Kappa Psi | Tau Beta Sigma | National HQ
National Convention (Instagram)
MY PORTFOLIO: http://www.shypsi.com
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In this episode, I chat with my friend, gamer/streamer Torrence Brown aka "Brown Koolaid". We talk about a variety of topics including how creativity is an act of service.
Follow Brown Koolaid:
https://www.twitch.tv/brownkoolaid
https://twitter.com/_BrownKoolaid_
Mentioned:
Teen Titans
Michael Baisden
Samurai Pizza Cats
My Hero Academia
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
In this episode, I chat with my friend, author & podcaster TJ Tooley of 4 The Love of Story (also hosted here on Anchor) and Everyone & Their Brother fame. We talk about believing in yourself and dreams of the impact our creativity can have on the world.
4 The Love of Story Podcast: Original stories written and read by T.J. Tooley
(Available on various podcast platforms)
https://anchor.fm/tj-tooley
https://www.instagram.com/4theloveofstory
https://twitter.com/4theloveofstory
Everyone & Their Brother: In Everyone and Their Brother, Robert, TJ, Sam, and William invite listeners to share in their "family dinner table" experience. The show brings in opinions from everyone and their brother to discuss everything from pop culture to food to the news, and hopefully grows closer together along the way.
https://everyoneandtheirbrother.libsyn.com
Mentioned:
Quidditch (for reals!)
Fiction City Logos
Music by Kid Azul:
https://www.instagram.com/kidazulprod/
On this episode, I welcome my friend, artist/animator Justin Shepard (Moonbeams), to discuss how he sees creativity, the things he wants to create, the process, inspirations, and all things animation and art.
http://www.deviantart.com/moonbeams53
Mentions in the podcast:
We both marched trumpet at the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University in the Blue & Gold Marching Machine.
Donate: Blue & Gold Loyalty Foundation
Gurren Lagaan
Kill la Kill
Promare
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Music by Kid Azul Productions
Guess who's back. Back again. Creative Bobbie's back. Tell a friend.
On this episode of Run The Layers, I give you the mission and vision of the pod and what I believe creatively. I firmly believe that each of us were put onto this Earth to deposit something into this world that will improve it. We each have the potential to do something, create something for the betterment of others. Let's explore that and act on it.
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