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Recommended if You Like: longform conversation with musicians, cartoonists, writers and other creative types.

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Elaine Bradley
Musician, member of Neon Trees and Nymb
Neon Trees / Nymb
Episode: Episode 773: Elaine Bradley (Neon Trees, Nymb)
Carter King
Member of Futurebirds, discussed as a guest in the episode
Futurebirds
Episode: Episode 772: Futurebirds (Carter King and Thomas Johnson)
Thomas Johnson
Member of Futurebirds, discussed as a guest in the episode
Futurebirds
Episode: Episode 772: Futurebirds (Carter King and Thomas Johnson)
Jimmy Flemion
Musician, member of The Frogs
The Frogs
Episode: Episode 770: Jimmy Flemion (The Frogs)
Nick Heyward
Musician, Haircut 100
Haircut 100
Episode: Episode 769: Nick Heyward (Haircut 100)
Leah Hayes
Illustrator, graphic novelist, musician, and writer who created Not Funny Ha Ha
Episode: Episode 768: Leah Hayes
Bob Bert
Musician known for his work with Sonic Youth and Pussy Galore
Sonic Youth; Pussy Galore
Episode: Episode 765: Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore)
Johanna Samuels
Musician and songwriter
Episode: Episode 764: Johanna Samuels
Kira Roessler
Musician, former Black Flag member, current solo artist (Dose)
Dose, Black Flag
Episode: Episode 763: Kira Roessler (Black Flag, dos)

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Thoughtful, fascinating interviews

    Brian’s interviews with a wide range of creative people (musicians, writers, comedians, comic book artists, and more) are all illuminating and entertaining. A seasoned journalist, he is especially good at coaxing prickly subjects out of their shells. Highly recommended if you like, well, just about anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j.marcy
    United States3 years ago
  • Giving rapists a platform

    The guy from swans has been outed as a rapist to give him a platform is disgusting

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mr. stoney bologna
    United States3 years ago
  • Get this creative juices flowing

    Brian asks insightful questions to get his guests to open up about their creative process. His podcast has inspired me to tap into my own artistic pursuits. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FunkychickAM
    United States3 years ago
  • A wide array of guests well interviewed

    I like fiction, graphic and otherwise. I like music. I like thoughtful conversations about a wide array of topics. But I LOVE long guitar and keyboard intros. FIVE STARS FOR RIYL! HO HO HO!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MonkeyShines
    United States6 years ago
  • Informed interviewer gets to the discussion right away, without steering himself. Grounded, relevant and concise.

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    trered
    6 years ago

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Some critics note inconsistencies in interview pacing or depth, but overall reception highlights strong guests and engaging conversations.
Listeners praise the host's thoughtful, insightful interviews and ability to elicit meaningful responses from a wide range of guests.
Fans appreciate the diverse guest roster and the show's focus on creative process and storytelling.

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Episode 758: Hrishikesh Hirway
Q: How does co-writing help you overcome writer's block and shape the music?
Co-writing with others allowed him to hear ideas in someone else's voice, which helped him judge and refine material that he might have dismissed in his own voice, effectively breaking through creative blocks.
Episode 758: Hrishikesh Hirway
Q: Was the tour format a reaction to interviews you didn't feel captured what you wanted?
Yes. He mentions that his early interviews often lacked depth, and the new format is designed to be more process-driven and personal, leveraging the insights from therapy and collaboration to elicit richer conversations.
Episode 749: Nils Edenloff (Rural Alberta Advantage)
Q: What role does imposter syndrome play in your songwriting process?
Imposter syndrome has been a persistent challenge, especially as the expectation from others and oneself to produce quality work increases over time.
Episode 749: Nils Edenloff (Rural Alberta Advantage)
Q: How does the dynamic within the band change when someone leaves?
The absence of a member profoundly alters the band's impact and dynamics, making the relationships even more significant.
Episode 750: Beatrice Deer
Q: How much of your work is by design?
I'm very ambitious, so I tend to kind of take on big projects, and many big projects, many times.

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A longform interview series centered on creators who span multiple disciplines, including musicians, cartoonists, writers, and other artists. Conversations tend to explore artistic identity, practical tradecraft across genres, and the realities of sustaining creative work—often touching on travel, city vs. rural life, collaboration, and the evolving media landscape. Notable throughlines include candid storytelling, a focus on process and craft, and a willingness to mix personal life with artistic practice, making it appealing to listeners who crave thoughtful insight into how diverse creative paths intersect and endure.

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1. Elaine Bradley
2. Carter King
3. Thomas Johnson
4. Jimmy Flemion
5. Nick Heyward
6. Leah Hayes
7. Bob Bert
8. Johanna Samuels

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