
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 500 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

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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.
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.
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.
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Discussions often revolve around the creative processes and journeys of various professionals within the arts and entertainment industries. Topics covered include writing techniques, storytelling approaches, production challenges, and personal anecdotes that illuminate the paths of established talent in filmmaking, acting, and writing. Unique to this content is the focus on the detailed craft of creativity, where guests articulate their methods, motivations, and the influences behind their successful careers. This podcast appears to attract those interested in understanding the intricacies of creative work, offering insights that potentially inspire both emerging and experienced creators alike.
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Recent guests on Creative Principles include:
1. Marcus Kliewer
2. Ilona Six
3. Aziz Ansari
4. David DiGilio
5. Craig Davidson
6. Seth Reiss
7. Abigail Rubenstein
8. David Gelb
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