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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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Recent Guests

Eric Appel
Director of The Breadwinner and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Director
Episode: Ep706 - Eric Appel, Director ‘The Breadwinner’ & ‘Weird: The Al Yankovic Story’
Daniel Radcliffe
Actor
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins; Broadway/theatre work
Episode: Ep705 - Daniel Radcliffe, Actor 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’
Robert Kaplow
Writer of Blue Moon and Me And Orson Welles
Writer
Episode: Ep704 - Robert Kaplow, Writer ‘Blue Moon’ & ‘Me And Orson Welles’
Connor Hines
Creator and Executive Producer of Love Story
Love Story/ColorForce (creator and EP)
Episode: Ep703 - Connor Hines, Creator & Executive Producer ‘Love Story’
Jeremy Slater
Screenwriter and producer known for Moon Knight, Umbrella Academy, The Exorcist, Godzilla Vs. Kong, Mortal Kombat II
Mortal Kombat II (writer) and related projects
Episode: Ep702 - Jeremy Slater, Writer ‘Mortal Kombat II’
Spencer Hudnut
Executive Producer & Showrunner for Marshals
Marshals / 101 Studios / CBS Paramount+
Episode: Ep701 - Spencer Hudnut, Executive Producer & Showrunner ‘Marshals’
Aline Brosh McKenna
Writer of The Devil Wears Prada and The Devil Wears Prada 2
Writer
Episode: Ep700 - Aline Brosh McKenna, Writer ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ & ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
Jonathan Glatzer
EP and showrunner of The Audacity
The Audacity
Episode: Ep699 - Jonathan Glatzer, EP & Showrunner ‘The Audacity’
Eric Jorgenson
CEO and writer behind The Book Of Elon
Scribe, The Book Of Elon
Episode: Ep698 - Eric Jorgenson, CEO & Writer ‘The Book of Elon’

Host

Brock Swinson
Host of Creative Principles

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 States2 years 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

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

Listeners praise deep-dive discussions into the creative process and the host's calm, focused interview style.
Show consistently highlights practical craft tips and real-world career guidance for aspiring creators.
Guests bring behind-the-scenes industry knowledge that's actionable for writers and filmmakers.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep704 - Robert Kaplow, Writer ‘Blue Moon’ & ‘Me And Orson Welles’
Q: What were the major challenges in portraying Lorenz Hart's voice and life honestly on screen?
He describes the difficulty of creating a plausible, singing voice for Hart based on limited audio, and the balancing act of depicting his genius, vulnerability, and personal struggles within the constraints of 1943 sensibilities.
Ep704 - Robert Kaplow, Writer ‘Blue Moon’ & ‘Me And Orson Welles’
Q: How did the project evolve from a novel to a screenplay and eventually connect with Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke?
Kaplow explains that Linklater showed interest in Lorenz Hart early on, and that conversations over time led to a collaborative evolution where the screenplay shifted from a potential play to a small movie, with Hawke attached as a key figure in the development.
Ep705 - Daniel Radcliffe, Actor 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’
Q: Any advice for writers who want to write daring scripts like Swiss Army Man and get them into the right hands?
Radcliffe encourages writers to pursue original, sometimes weird ideas with confidence, not writing to budget but writing fully and boldly so that collaborators can see the full potential and chase the project with enthusiasm.
Ep705 - Daniel Radcliffe, Actor 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’
Q: What was the first nugget to work on this show?
He emphasizes that the idea of the project and his gut feeling about the script and cast were decisive, supported by previous successful collaborations with the writers, which made the decision to join swift and confident.
Ep705 - Daniel Radcliffe, Actor 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’
Q: What attracted you to Arthur Tobin? Tell me about this. What did you see in this character? Was it the writers or working with Tracy?
Radcliffe highlights the collaboration with writers Robert Carlock and Sam Means as a key draw, noting they write for Tracy Morgan in a way that allows authentic, funny dynamics. He also admires the strong pilot and the chance to work with a talented ensemble, which made joining the project feel like a dream realized.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Creative Principles

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

A deep-dive centered on the craft of storytelling across film and television, with a focus on the creative routines, collaboration, and real-world realities of writing, directing, and showrunning. Episodes feature writers, directors, producers, and execs sharing practical tips on pitching, developing IP, navigating budgets, and sustaining a creative life within large studios and indie productions. Listeners get behind-the-scenes perspectives on process, collaboration, and the mindset needed to turn ideas into finished work, along with career paths, resilience, and authentic storytelling. A standout throughline is the emphasis on preparation, room dynamics, and balancing artistic vision with industry constraints, making it valuable for aspir... more

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1. Eric Appel
2. Daniel Radcliffe
3. Robert Kaplow
4. Connor Hines
5. Jeremy Slater
6. Spencer Hudnut
7. Aline Brosh McKenna
8. Jonathan Glatzer

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