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The Creative Asylum Podcast

Daniel House
Seattle Music Scene
Punk Rock
Nirvana
Seattle
Skin Yard
Seattle Indie Rock and Punk Scene
Music Industry
Grunge Music
Soundgarden
Bootsy Holler
Laurie Lipton
Mental Health
My Life In the Sunshine
Photography
Making It Book
Music
Jazz
Rock and Roll
Drug Addiction
Roy Ayers

The Creative Asylum is a weekly podcast for people interested in conversations with creative types of EVERY stripe (musicians, actors, filmmakers, artists, creative disrupters). We have unscripted conversations that explore attitudes, intentions and strategies around living authentically and keeping creativity alive - in life and in work.

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Latest Episodes

Paul Leary co-founded one of the most gleefully deranged bands in American rock history — and came out the other end living a decades-long career producing other bands. As guitarist and de facto sonic architect of the Butthole Surfers, Leary helped b... more

Steven McDonald picked up a bass at age 11, and along with his older brother Jeff, co-founded Redd Kross. Redd Kross made their live debut opening for Black Flag while basically still being in Jr. High. In this conversation, Steven and I discuss the ... more

Robyn Hitchcock has spent five decades making music with the kind of color and whimsy that sounds like musical paintings as much as being any kind of standard for quirky British art-rock. He's always been surreal, wry, and stubbornly uninterested in ... more

Few couples have lived in the world of independent music from as many angles as Colin Newman and Malka Spigel have. Colin is the co-founder, voice and guitarist behind Wire, the art-punk originators whose austere, angular sound still sound pioneering... more

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Recent Guests

Steven McDonald
Bass player and co-founder of Redd Kross; bassist for Melvins
Redd Kross, Melvins
Episode: Steven McDonald (Redd Kross, Melvins) - EP238 - The Creative Asylum
Robyn Hitchcock
Musician, former Soft Boys frontman, memoirist
Episode: Robyn Hitchcock - EP237 - The Creative Asylum
Colin Newman
Co-founder, singer, guitarist for Wire; collaborator on Immersion and Githead
Wire; Immersion; Nanocluster
Episode: Colin Newman & Malka Spigel - EP236 - The Creative Asylum
Malka Spigel
Bass player for Minimal Compact; collaborator on Immersion and Nanocluster
Minimal Compact; Immersion; Nanocluster
Episode: Colin Newman & Malka Spigel - EP236 - The Creative Asylum
Patty Schemel
Drummer for Hole; musician and survivor; storyteller and author
Music (Hole, Doll Squad, Sibyl)
Episode: Patty Schemel (Hit So Hard) - EP235 - The Creative Asylum
Alex Kuno
Visual artist based in St. Paul, Minnesota
Independent artist
Episode: Alex Kuno - EP234 - The Creative Asylum
Sharon Renold
Bass player, Berklee graduate, founding member of the Berklee Indian Ensemble
Berklee Indian Ensemble
Episode: Sharon Renold - EP233 - The Creative Asylum
Charles Peterson
Grunge photographer from Seattle, pivotal figure in early Sub Pop visual identity
Freelance photographer / in-house photographer for Sub Pop early years
Episode: Charles Peterson - EP232 - The Creative Asylum
Daniel Rachel
Author of Too Much Too Young; The Saint Rock and Roll, Pop Music, the Swastika and the Third Reich
Author
Episode: Daniel Rachel (This Ain't Rock 'n' Roll) - EP231 - The Creative Asylum

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Most excellent

    Most excellent podcast keep up the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pablo the person
    United States5 months ago
  • nice

    Enjoying the podcast but bro, you might want to swap out your main graphic for art that is not AI-generated. Artists don’t like that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomas C. Chuddington
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Guests!

    Enjoying the podcast but bro, you might want to swap out your main graphic for art that is not AI-generated. Artists don’t like that.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Thomas C. Chuddington
    United States7 months ago
  • May be for the creative on you

    A compelling host that comes together & guests with backgrounds of breath and depth of experience in creative arts . Many catalogs of work that I greatly admire.

    Frank conversations that often lead to unexpected destinations leading to a lot to think about -

    I'm learning new perspectives every time I listen. I highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    & Bob's yr Uncle
    United States7 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Honest, intimate conversations about music and creativity with guests that are interesting and relevant to my experience as a musician, a fan and a human being. Thanks Daniel, keep em coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    m_scandy
    United States8 months ago

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The show is seen as a refreshing, diverse look at art and music—with insightful storytelling
Guests are consistently interesting and relevant to creative practitioners
Audience appreciates how episodes spark new perspectives and learning across creative disciplines
Listeners praise the host's authentic, flowing interview style and depth of conversation

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Robyn Hitchcock - EP237 - The Creative Asylum
Q: How has moving to Nashville influenced your music and approach to art?
The discussion highlights Nashville as a productive hub for collaboration and recording, with Hitchcock noting the city's constant musical activity and the practicalities of producing records there while maintaining a broad, multi-disciplinary creative life.
Robyn Hitchcock - EP237 - The Creative Asylum
Q: What sparked the memoir approach and why write in chunks?
Hitchcock explains that smaller narrative pieces allow him to focus on pivotal moments and emotions without trying to force a single, linear arc, which makes the life story feel more intimate and manageable.
Alex Kuno - EP234 - The Creative Asylum
Q: How do you balance medium choices (oil, acrylic, watercolor) and why do you cycle through them across different shows?
I explore mediums based on the body of work and show deadlines; I bounce between oils, acrylics, and watercolors to suit the concept while aiming for a consistent through-line across a series.
Alex Kuno - EP234 - The Creative Asylum
Q: How has your process for preparing a show evolved, and what role does prep work play compared to painting itself?
Prep is essential; I treat each show like an album, plotting an arc weeks or months in advance, with sketches and planning guiding the final paintings, so the show feels cohesive.
Alex Kuno - EP234 - The Creative Asylum
Q: At what point did you start drawing, and what pulled you toward making it your life's work?
I've been drawing since I was a toddler and realized early on that I wanted to keep that sense of wonder, using art to escape and create a world I could control, which eventually became my full-time pursuit.

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What is The Creative Asylum Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running interview series that centers on deep, unscripted conversations with a wide range of creatives, from musicians and visual artists to writers and actors. Episodes typically explore the guests' career trajectories, creative processes, and the practical realities of sustaining a life in arts—often weaving in studio anecdotes, collaborations, and the social or cultural context surrounding their work. The show stands out for its emphasis on authenticity, multidisciplinary cross-pollination, and a candid, storytelling approach that often reveals how opportunities arise from curiosity and collaboration. Listeners can expect thoughtful discussions that blend craft, industry insights, and personal philosophy, making it appealing to cr... more

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Recent guests on The Creative Asylum Podcast include:

1. Steven McDonald
2. Robyn Hitchcock
3. Colin Newman
4. Malka Spigel
5. Patty Schemel
6. Alex Kuno
7. Sharon Renold
8. Charles Peterson

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