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Absolutely Sure, No Idea

Piper Watson & David Richardson
Music Industry
Mental Health
New York City
Double Duchess
90s Club Culture
Rituals Of Mine
Backline
Art Funding
Berlin
San Francisco
Club Kid

Some paths don't come with directions. This show is for the people who went for it anyway. Absolutely Sure, No Idea is a podcast hosted by Piper Watson and David Richardson — real conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, and creative people who chose their own path and built something extraordinary because of it.

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If you've ever kept the woo parts of yourself separate from the professional parts — or wondered whether those two things could ever actually live in the same room — this conversation is for you.

Kris Prochaska has spent over a decade building a pra... more

"God can't catch you if you don't jump." Krylon Superstar has been living by that principle since she left San Diego for New York in the nineties with no plan and a patchwork dress made of spray paint patches safety-pinned together. What followed was... more

Keenan Newman built a filmmaking career on the belief that stories have power. Then he stood in a Yup'ik village in Alaska filming people tear down their homes — and started to wonder about the limits of that belief.

Today, Piper and David sit down ... more

The ache that something more is possible is easy to ignore — until it isn't. Manifestation coach and somatic teacher Melanie Mishler had a successful wedding photography business, a home in Belize, flexibility most people dream about. She was also qu... more

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Recent Guests

Krylon Superstar
Multi-talented artist (actor, singer, model, fashion stylist) and member of Double Duchess
Double Duchess, House of Ninja (historical affiliations mentioned)
Episode: Krylon Superstar: On Nineties Club Culture, Queer Performance Art, and The Meaning of Life
Keenan Newman
Multifaceted filmmaker and cinematographer
Episode: Commercial Sets to Climate Refugees: Filmmaker Keenan Newman on Art, Activism, and Storytelling
Jeff Bratton
Founder of Cascine, artist management partner
Cascine
Episode: Jeff Bratton, Indie Record Label Founder: On Building a Career Around Music You Love
Kim Manfredi
Yoga studio founder turned painter, contemporary artist
Charm City Yoga / Grimaldis Gallery (past associations mentioned)
Episode: Yoga Studio Founder to Contemporary Artist: Kim Manfredi on Reinvention and the Tension Between Art and Livelihood
Manny (DDM)
Baltimore rapper, multi-haceted artist, known as DDM, with projects like Beautiful Gowns, Battle of Omar, Stop My Bag, and The Secretary of Shade
DDM / Secretary of Shade
Episode: Whoever Cuts the Check Sets the Deck: Rapper DDM on Artistic Integrity and Funding Your Vision
Jinji Fraser
Raw chocolate maker, storyteller, and entrepreneur
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Episode: Jinji Fraser, Raw Chocolate Maker: On Building a Business Without a Plan and Honoring Family Legacy
Terra Lopez
Multidisciplinary artist, Rituals of Mine
Rituals of Mine / Terra Bird (past)
Episode: Music Was Cheaper Than Therapy. Musician Terra Lopez On Industry Burnout, Grief, and Falling Back in Love With Creating
Amy Toensing
Documentary photographer known for National Geographic work
National Geographic
Episode: Amy Toensing, National Geographic Photographer: When the Work Keeps Getting Harder to Fund

Hosts

Piper Watson
Host of the show, focused on guiding conversations with artists and entrepreneurs who chart nontraditional paths.
David Richardson
Co-host, co-creator, and facilitator of conversations that explore ownership, funding, and integrity in independent creative work.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Inspirational, real and witty!

    As an unconventional entrepreneur who has followed my own path, I enjoy listening to the stories of inspiring biz owners figuring out their life journeys. The work of most entrepreneurs holds great meaning and purpose, and that is abundantly evident in these interviews! Piper & David have an easy rapport with each other and with guests. They ask fantastic questions of not only the guests, but of themselves and each other. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @ASFCoaching
    United States17 days ago
  • Inspiring, funny, heartwarming. and SO relatable!

    I laughed, I cried- and that was just in the first episode! Such inspiring conversations with creatives about what it’s really like to build a life without rules. Can’t wait for more episodes!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meljm775
    United States2 months ago
  • ABSOLUTELY SURE!

    I absolutely LOVE this podcast! Piper and David’s friendship is so warm, authentic, and fun, it feels like I’ve got two new besties in my ears. As someone who just made a big, scary career change, I find this show so comforting! Hearing real conversations about non-linear paths and those lonely, uncertain moments is such a good reminder that I’m not the only one figuring things out as I go. It’s inspiring, reassuring, and a really enjoyable listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TDIPERULEZ
    United States2 months ago
  • Fresh, hilarious, and inspiring!

    You know that feeling when you hit play and within a few minutes you think, oh, I’m going to like this? That was this.

    Piper and David strike that rare balance of being both funny and grounded. It feels natural, unforced, and genuinely engaging—like the kind of conversation you’d lean into, not tune out of.

    Excited to hear the guests and see where it goes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeanine Mouchawar
    United States2 months ago
  • Stories that inspire us to write our own

    I’m always craving real stories that have depth. Piper and Watson help you soak in how everyday people write extraordinary stories with their lives. And I believe these curated stories will inspire a generation of entrepreneurs. Be you, even when it feels weird. Cause weird is wonderful! Thank you for these stories that will journey with me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kmc2882
    United States2 months ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Krylon Superstar: On Nineties Club Culture, Queer Performance Art, and The Meaning of Life
Q: What is a question an interviewer has never asked you that you'd like to be asked?
She'd like to be asked about her poetry and writings; she keeps journals and believes documenting emotional surges is a core part of her artistry.
Whoever Cuts the Check Sets the Deck: Rapper DDM on Artistic Integrity and Funding Your Vision
Q: What does family and love look like for him now?
He describes the dynamic as a current, evolving state, noting his mother's passing and the way intimate moments and connections contribute to resilience and continued creative energy.
Whoever Cuts the Check Sets the Deck: Rapper DDM on Artistic Integrity and Funding Your Vision
Q: What is one question Manny wishes someone would ask him?
He would want to be asked about family and love now, noting that people rarely inquire into that part of his life, which reveals a desire for vulnerability and a more personal connection.
Amy Toensing, National Geographic Photographer: When the Work Keeps Getting Harder to Fund
Q: How did motherhood affect your work and your approach to storytelling?
Parenthood brought a shift in priorities and a rejection of perfectionism, leading to a more pragmatic and emotionally grounded approach to projects, as well as a stronger focus on work-life balance.
Amy Toensing, National Geographic Photographer: When the Work Keeps Getting Harder to Fund
Q: What initially drew you to photography as a storytelling medium?
Amy describes an instant draw when she first picked up a camera, using it as a portal to understand the world and a way to express emotions and connections, which eventually evolved into a career in photojournalism.

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The show profiles artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-haceted creators who forge nontraditional paths, often balancing artistic practice with livelihood, community, and impact. Conversations tend to center on reinvention, funding and resourcefulness, mental and emotional resilience, and the realities of sustaining independent work across disciplines like visual art, music, photography, and storytelling. Listeners can expect frank discussions about ownership, audience, branding, and the tensions between creative freedom and external influences, all grounded in real-world examples and actionable takeaways. A standout thread is the emphasis on community, collaboration, and long-form storytelling over conventional success metrics, making it a com... more

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2. Keenan Newman
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4. Kim Manfredi
5. Manny (DDM)
6. Jinji Fraser
7. Terra Lopez
8. Amy Toensing

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