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Creative Principles

Creative Principles Podcast
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Welcome to Creative Principles, I'm your host Brock Swinson. Here I'll be speaking with writers, directors, actors, musicians and more. We'll discuss the habits, routines, and methods of a creative life.

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Christina Alexandra Voros is an Emmy-nominated director, producer, and cinematographer. She joined YELLOWSTONE as a B-camera operator in its first season and quickly rose to her current role as a DP/director and executive producer. As a trusted membe... more

Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett have cemented themselves as subversive filmmakers with broad audience appeal. The duo garnered positive attention after directing segments of 2012’s V/H/S, but it was the Searchlight horror film READY... more

Liz Sarnoff is a nine-time Emmy-nominated television writer and producer, recognized for her work on some of the most influential television dramas and comedies of the past two decades. Currently, Sarnoff is the showrunner, executive producer, and cr... more

Miriam Schulman is a luxury-market messaging and pricing strategist for creative entrepreneurs and the author of ARTPRENEUR: THE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO MAKING A SUSTAINABLE LIVING FROM YOUR CREATIVITY. In this interview, we talk about the publication ... more

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Recent Guests

Liz Sarnoff
Creator and showrunner of Scarpetta
Scarpetta (TV series)
Episode: Ep693 - Liz Sarnoff, Creator & Showrunner ‘Scarpetta’
Alex Russell
Writer and Director known for Lurker
Netflix
Episode: Ep688 - Alex Russell, Writer & Director ‘Lurker’
Mike Makowsky
Emmy Award winning American screenwriter and producer, known for 'Bad Education' and creator of 'Death By Lightning'.
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Episode: Ep686 - Mike Makowsky, Creator ‘Death by Lightning’
Caleb Walker
16-year-old filmmaker who directed and produced 'Attribute of the Strong'
Episode: Ep685 - Caleb Walker, 16-Year-Old Filmmaker ‘Attribute of the Strong’
Chandler Baker
New York Times bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and producer.
Film: Oh. What. Fun.
Episode: Ep684 - Chandler Baker, Screenwriter and Novelist ‘Oh. What. Fun.’
Becca Topol
Co-producer and story editor of Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends.
Disney Jr.
Episode: Ep682 - Becca Topol, Co-Producer & Story Editor ‘Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends’
Nora Garrett
Writer and actress, Honoree of Variety's Annual 10 Screenwriters to Watch
Episode: Ep679 - Nora Garrett, Writer ‘After the Hunt’
Derek Kolstad
Creator of the Splinter Cell: Deathwatch series and the John Wick franchise
Episode: Ep678 - Derek Kolstad, Creator ‘Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’ and the John Wick Franchise
John-Michael Powell
Filmmaker behind 'Violent Ends' and an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker.
Midnight Road Entertainment
Episode: Ep677 - John-Michael Powell, Filmmaker ‘Violent Ends’

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • thank you

    Brock brings you into the room and gives you what you want to hear in these interviews— a great listen! Changed the way I thought about writing as a business and profession, truly an art and excellent insight into where it all begins: the writing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    papated3
    United Statesa year ago
  • In-depth conversations packed with insight

    I love Creative Principles for hearing big stars go deep into their creative process, and the behind the scenes insights these conversations bring. It’s always fascinating, even when you haven’t heard of the guest. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moggie74
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Pure Creative Juice

    Brock’s calm, gentle, focused style brings out the best in others. It allows his interviewees and students to remain calm, focused, and share the best bits of their creative process. The podcast is creatively inspiring. I have just a couple of favorite creative podcasts I listen to and I like to save them up for when I work on my art (I can’t listen while writing :D ). It’s like hanging with friends and juicing the creative flow at the same time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Number1156
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show!

    Great show! I really enjoyed it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chetem
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Good listen!

    I enjoyed the topics discussed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vjurz
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show's breadth across film, TV, and animation is frequently highlighted as a strength for creators at different career stages.
Guests often comment on clear, practical takeaways about writing and production processes.
Listeners praise the host's calm, insightful interviewing style and the depth of behind-the-scenes storytelling.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep690 - Brandon Violette, Screenwriter ‘CoComelon Lane’ & ‘Robogobo’
Q: If you were kind of breaking in today, is that a route that might interest you or how would you go about starting to pitch something?
It's important to have a knowledge of story structure and develop a proof of concept, whether through shorts or original ideas.
Ep689 - Susanna Fogel & David Iserson, Creators ‘Ponies’
Q: How do you start to create the tone that you did create?
Creating tone involves grounding characters in their situations and ensuring that the humor fits appropriately within the stakes of each scene.
Ep689 - Susanna Fogel & David Iserson, Creators ‘Ponies’
Q: How did you both get involved with ponies? How did ponies come to be?
We have known each other for over a decade and our working relationship led us to develop the idea for Ponies, inspired by women in Cold War memoirs who became effective case officers.
Ep688 - Alex Russell, Writer & Director ‘Lurker’
Q: What was sort of the break-in? Was it the Billy Starr short or how did your career kind of launch?
Russell attributes his career launch to the Dave team giving him a chance, utilizing his youthful perspective on the music industry.
Ep686 - Mike Makowsky, Creator ‘Death by Lightning’
Q: What advice do you have for those who want to write historical fiction?
Be passionate about your idea and prepared to face skepticism from executives.

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This program centers on the creative process behind film, television, and other storytelling media, with conversations that peel back how writers, directors, actors, and other creatives shape ideas into compelling work. Episodes frequently explore craft decisions—story structure, character development, tone, and collaboration—along with the realities of breaking into the industry, funding challenges, and navigating contemporary production ecosystems. A recurring strength is interviews that balance practical technique with personal storytelling, often drawing on experiences in both traditional media and newer formats such as animation, period pieces, and AI-assisted creation. Listeners can expect actionable insights, behind-the-scenes anecdo... more

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1. Liz Sarnoff
2. Alex Russell
3. Mike Makowsky
4. Caleb Walker
5. Chandler Baker
6. Becca Topol
7. Nora Garrett
8. Derek Kolstad

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