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Creative Pep Talk

Andy J. Pizza
Creativity
Creative Practice
Creative Process
Mental Health
ADHD
Creative Journey
Art
Storytelling
Social Media
Illustration
Neurodivergence
Creative Discipline
Burnout
Squarespace
Personal Growth
Creative Blocks
Artistic Expression
Balancing Artistic Practice
Marketing
Podcasting

A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative Journey Transform your creative potential into reality by making your creativity a practice. A “creative discipline” can feel like an oxymoron. Creativity is about doing something new. Discipline is about doing something consistently. The aim of this podcast is to help you strike that elusive balance. Each week, New York Times Bestselling Author Illust... more

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Latest Episodes

Do you need more optimism in your life right now?

I know I sure do in these current times we’re living in!

This chat with Tina Roth Eisenberg AKA SwissMiss sure did the trick!

Tina’s generosity, impulse to gather people and complain by creating fi... more

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If you’re looking for something to switch on your creative passion, this episode is it. We talk:

1 Getting into the flow zone

2 How to get over the fear of putting yourself and your work out there

3 Why teaching is a powerful part of being creativ... more

Too many options got you stuck?

Are your ideas not connecting?

Do you need a prompt to kickstart your energy and action?

This episode is for you!

This is a chat with #1 New York Times Bestselling author David Epstein about his phenomenal new book... more

Listen if:

1 - You can’t figure out why you can’t get stuff done.

2 - You sometimes finish things and other times not so much and don’t know why.

3 - You need a fresh method for motivating yourself and following through!

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Tina Roth Eisenberg
Founder of SwissMiss, Tattly, and Creative Mornings
Creative Mornings
Episode: 573 - Need More Joy? How Creativity is the Discipline in Optimism Tina Roth Eisenberg
David Epstein
Author of Inside the Box and Range
Author, Range and Inside the Box
Episode: 571 - How to Escape Creative Paralysis According to Studies, Science and Real Life Stories with David Epstein
Asher Perlman
Cartoonist, writer for The Late Show, author of Well, This Is Me
Cartoons/Illustration, The Late Show
Episode: 569 - Making Things Happen, Create on Command, Changing Direction with Asher Perlman
Sophie Blackall
Author and illustrator of numerous picture books
Author and Illustrator
Episode: 568 - Make Finishing Strong Fun, Where to Find Ideas & Create an Influence Shelf w Sophie Blackall
Ilana Griffo
Co-founder of Goodtype, designer
Goodtype
Episode: 565 - What Type of Creator Are You? Unlock Your Style with Katie & Ilana of Goodtype
Katie Johnson
Co-founder of Goodtype, lettering artist
Goodtype
Episode: 565 - What Type of Creator Are You? Unlock Your Style with Katie & Ilana of Goodtype
Halsey Berryman
Author/illustrator of Pest and Other Friends
Author/Illustrator
Episode: 563 - Find Your Inner Writer, What You Want to Say and See Your Ideas with Halsey Berryman
Andy J. Pizza
Illustrator and creator of Creative Pep Talk
Creative Pep Talk (hosted by Andy J. Pizza)
Episode: 562 - Show the Real You, Why the Death of Insta isn't All Bad, Do Your Thing by Being Part of Something Bigger & ADHD
Austin Kleon
New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, author of Don't Call It Art
Author/Artist
Episode: 559 - Make Before Thinking, Sales Mode, Get Weird with It, The Opposite of Depression and MORE with Austin Kleon

Host

Andy J. Pizza
Host of the show focused on building a thriving creative practice; known for practical pep talks and interviews with creatives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • Not what I expected

    The title sounded great. I turned the episode on… and it seemed like the vacation meetup details went on for a long time. This was the first time I listened. I didn’t make it all the way to the content. Maybe I’ll try again with another episode.

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    2
    Neb688
    United States12 days ago
  • Complete waffle

    I don’t think I’ve ever heard a podcast that talks so much without really saying anything. This man talks like someone who works at an ad agency with lots of made up phrases and therapy talk but says absolutely nothing! I know a lot of Americans speak this way but it’s very difficult to comprehend and I just wish he would get to the point. He sounds like an overexcited child. I think most of the podcasts I follow feature people I’d like to spend time with real life. Unfortunately, I’d last 10 se... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mr paris
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Your Personal Jiminy Cricket, Genie, Leprechaun

    Two years ago I Googled "creativity podcast" when I needed reassurance that I had made the right decision to switch from a full-time position to a part-time job to focus on my art. Boy, did I hit the jackpot in finding CPT! I am in a very different artistic field than Dr. Pizza but couldn't believe how every episode still hit the pepperoni precisely in the center the pie. I was so inspired that, in true ADHD fashion, I dug deep into the CPT brick oven and started binge listening to all of them f... more

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    5
    jebutante
    United States5 months ago
  • I don’t leave reviews

    But I had to. this show is like a big, kind smack in your creative face. Andy lifts you up and gives you ideas. He is like a dose of creativity vitamins. Try a few episodes, you probs will like it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Giant BeeBee
    United States6 months ago
  • Love this podcast🫶🏼

    I really enjoyed this podcast and ended up loving it more than I expected. It was interesting but also very easy to follow, which made it even better🖼️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Avaia l
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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Listeners praise the host's authenticity and actionable guidance.
Many listeners report feeling motivated and understood in their creative journeys.
Some criticisms note frequent sponsorship reads and ads.

Chart Rankings

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#9
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#144
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#6
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#12
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#132
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#193
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573 - Need More Joy? How Creativity is the Discipline in Optimism Tina Roth Eisenberg
Q: What are the regular rituals or practices you rely on to stay in creative optimism?
Regularly engaging with Creative Mornings, seeing the community thrive, and maintaining a personal rule about not closing my heart. Treating side projects as experiments and using enthusiasm to pull people along are key practices.
573 - Need More Joy? How Creativity is the Discipline in Optimism Tina Roth Eisenberg
Q: How do you stay optimistic and generous through tough patches or criticism online?
Staying open and practicing generosity is central; I credit spiritual and practical practices that remind me to keep heart open, treat criticism as something to learn from, and rely on rituals like Creative Mornings to fuel optimism and community.
572 - Listen to Unlock Flow Now, Prep for Big Projects and Courage to Put Yourself Out There
Q: How do you strike a balance between creating authentically and building a community, and how do you work through the resistance of being seen?
Teach and observe; use active recall and education as a core practice to reinforce your work and community-building, while recognizing that balance means sometimes focusing on creation and other times on teaching and sharing.
571 - How to Escape Creative Paralysis According to Studies, Science and Real Life Stories with David Epstein
Q: What practical approaches can help someone start a project with constraints?
Outline the book or project on a single page, create multiple starting points, and set deadlines within deadlines to drive progress and clarity.
571 - How to Escape Creative Paralysis According to Studies, Science and Real Life Stories with David Epstein
Q: How do you balance thinking outside the box with staying grounded in familiar ground?
Use rope to bring the audience along—start with something familiar, then gradually introduce radical ideas within a constrained frame, so people can follow and engage with the new concept.

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A show geared toward creatives seeking practical discipline in artistic practice, with a strong emphasis on motivation, sustainable workflows, and turning ideas into tangible projects. Episodes frequently center on creativity frameworks, personal growth, collaboration with other artists, and how to balance art with entrepreneurship. Notable through-lines include ADHD-friendly approaches, authentic voice, and the role of community, mentorship, and design thinking in building a long-term creative career. The format blends solo guidance with candid interviews from illustrators, designers, writers, and educators, often weaving in sponsor reads and actionable exercises for listeners to apply right away. A distinctive trait is the host's unapolog... more

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Recent guests on Creative Pep Talk include:

1. Tina Roth Eisenberg
2. David Epstein
3. Asher Perlman
4. Sophie Blackall
5. Ilana Griffo
6. Katie Johnson
7. Halsey Berryman
8. Andy J. Pizza

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