Rephonic
Artwork for Creative Guts

Creative Guts

Creative Guts
Creativity
Art
New Hampshire
Creative Guts
Art Education
Photography
Zines
Community Engagement
NH Gives
Art Round the Room
Tiny Art Exchange
Community Building
Creative Arts
Education
Black History
Comics
Social Justice
Creative Expression
Imposter Syndrome
Mental Health

Creative Guts is a podcast focused on the pursuit of creativity. This interview-style podcast will explore the roots of creativity, dive into the hearts of creators, and discover how creativity connects with the world around us.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes307Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ArtsSociety & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Creative Guts

Latest Episodes

This week the Creative Guts Podcast is taken over by Lindsey Castellon, Haley Searcy, and Danielle Wiseman, who discuss an awesome community event coming soon: The Paper Jam Zine Fest.

The Paper Jam Zine Fest is happening on November 7, 2026, at the... more

This week on Creative Guts, co-hosts Laura Harper Lake and Joe Acone sit down with Minh Nguyen, a short filmmaker based in Boston. His film, Double Impact, was featured in the 2026 Creative Guts Short Film Festival.

Our conversation dives into Minh... more

Creative Guts is pleased to share this episode of Off the Wall with Matt and Amy from the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts in Rochester, New Hampshire. Off The Wall is a semi-regular series where Matt and Amy chat with a wide variety of visual artists, ... more

This week on Creative Guts, co-hosts Becky Barsi and Laura Harper Lake sit down with siblings Elizabeth and Ben Anderson, a Boston-based Scottish fiddle and cello duo.

Blending Scottish tunes with lively rhythms and innovative harmonies, the pair c... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Windowsill Chats
Windowsill ChatsMargo Tantau
The Good Ship Illustration
The Good Ship IllustrationThe Good Ship Illustration
This American Life
This American LifeThis American Life
Hidden Brain
Hidden BrainHidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
Modern Love
Modern LoveThe New York Times

Recent Guests

Haley Searcy
Multidisciplinary artist and teaching artist based on the Seacoast
Episode: Take Over: Paper Jam Zine Fest
Danielle Wiseman
Multimedia artist, plant lover, and activist
Episode: Take Over: Paper Jam Zine Fest
Lindsey Castellon
Artist behind Angry Gatto Designs
Angry Gatto Designs
Episode: Take Over: Paper Jam Zine Fest
Minh Nguyen
Boston-based short filmmaker and founder of The Black Sheep Guild
The Black Sheep Guild
Episode: Minh Nguyen
Paige Speight
Artist featured in the exhibition
The Bernier Room at the Community Center
Episode: RMFA: Off the Wall with Paige Speight
Elizabeth Anderson
Scottish fiddle and cello musician, part of Elizabeth and Ben Anderson duo
Elizabeth and Ben Anderson
Episode: Elizabeth and Ben Anderson
Ben Anderson
Scottish fiddle and cello musician, part of Elizabeth and Ben Anderson duo
Elizabeth and Ben Anderson
Episode: Elizabeth and Ben Anderson
Drew West
Discerning artist and founder of Wildflower Festival
Wildflower Festival
Episode: Wildflower Festival
Griff Comtois
Floral designer and founder of Wildflower Festival
Wildflower Festival
Episode: Wildflower Festival

Hosts

Laura Harper Lake
Host of Creative Guts
Becky Barsi
Host of Creative Guts
Joe Acone
Co-host of Creative Guts

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Who says NH doesn’t have culture?

    Laura and Sarah are a living testament to how awesome NH is, to say nothing of their impressive guest roster. People always say that NH doesn’t have great culture or art. To the naysayers, I present Creative Guts. Every episode is inspiring, authentic, and just plain old fun. Thank you Laura and Sarah for showing us your creative guys and keep it up!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    casterlyrockstar
    United States2 years ago
  • Gives me hope

    This podcast continues to inspire me every time I listen to it. The fact that they have people from all walks of creativity provide so much perspective to creatives of all types. This podcast has provided me with one epiphany after the next. Great content and great hosts also! THANK YOU for putting this out into the world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Durkmanistan
    United States7 years ago
  • Easygoing and Fun Listen

    A great listen if you are interested in how artists explore their creative passions and how they continue to keep their art alive. The quirky hosts have an obvious chemistry that makes listening fun and each guest thus far has had meaningful and interesting stories to share. Definitely an easygoing and insightful listen for anyone in the arts or interested in the arts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    staticguru
    United States7 years ago
  • Refreshing and Insightful

    Great new podcast about finding your voice, your creative guts. Interviews with creatives and their journeys and how they found and use their creative guts to do their work. Explores the process, what inspires and how creative work evolves. Insightful questions, laughter and a light hearted spirit of both interviewers makes listening most enjoyable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    corrinegilman
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

- Listeners praise the hosts' authentic, inspiring conversations and diverse guest rosters.
- Feedback highlights a welcoming, community-driven vibe and thoughtful questions.
- Audience notes the show blends creativity with practical, actionable takeaways for artists.

Top Arts Podcasts

The Moth
The MothThe Moth
Spooked
SpookedKQED and Snap Studios
99% Invisible
99% InvisibleRoman Mars
Eating History
Eating HistoryLevel Media Inc.
Fantasy Fangirls
Fantasy FangirlsFantasy Fangirls
The Chef's Cut
The Chef's CutLevel Media

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Minh Nguyen
Q: What comes first for you? Is it inspiration of a cool fight scene or the story that you want to tell or a mix?
It depends on the project. For Double Impact, Nguyen wrote the story first, drawing on beat-'em-up games for the choreography. He gives his team character-specific direction and creative freedom, with each movement contributing to the story, then uses pre-visualization to plan the scene.
Minh Nguyen
Q: How would you describe that difference between martial arts and film fighting?
Nguyen says film fighting adapts martial arts movements for the camera's point of view. Performers may need to alter a technique so the action reads clearly on screen, even when it differs from how a real fight works.
RMFA: Off the Wall with Paige Speight
Q: How did you come to art from chemistry, and how does that influence your work today?
I always loved art, studied chemistry in college, and though I didn't pursue art initially, I eventually chose art as my path; the hands-on, tactile nature of making things is a throughline that remains.
RMFA: Off the Wall with Paige Speight
Q: What can visitors expect to see in the show?
The show features seven large paintings with companion ceramic works, all reinterpreting Greek myths and offering new angles on well-known stories.
Elizabeth and Ben Anderson
Q: What goes into your arranging process?
They describe tune choice, who plays melodies and chords, rhythmic backgrounds, and how many times to play through tunes, highlighting a highly collaborative and iterative approach.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Creative Guts

What is Creative Guts about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, community-focused show that centers on the processes, communities, and ecosystems that sustain creativity. Across recent episodes, conversations span visual arts, zines, public art, performance, and music, with a strong emphasis on local New England scenes, collaborative practice, education, and accessible art. Notable strengths include a hands-on, DIY ethos, serial guests who build regional arts networks, and clear takeaways for artists looking to run studios, festivals, residencies, or community programs on a nonprofit budget. This mix makes it appealing for creatives seeking practical guidance, arts-ecosystem insight, and stories of craft, collaboration, and community impact.

A standout element is the frequent blend of art... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Creative Guts?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Creative Guts. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Creative Guts and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Creative Guts get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Creative Guts, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Creative Guts?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Creative Guts, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Creative Guts have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Creative Guts has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Creative Guts?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Creative Guts:

1. Windowsill Chats
2. The Good Ship Illustration
3. This American Life
4. Hidden Brain
5. Modern Love

How many episodes of Creative Guts are there?

Creative Guts launched 7 years ago and published 307 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Creative Guts?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Creative Guts?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Creative Guts from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Creative Guts?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Creative Guts. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Creative Guts?

Recent guests on Creative Guts include:

1. Haley Searcy
2. Danielle Wiseman
3. Lindsey Castellon
4. Minh Nguyen
5. Paige Speight
6. Elizabeth Anderson
7. Ben Anderson
8. Drew West

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days