Idea Sex

Rock opera? Rap metal? Embracing the chaos and exercising your “idea muscle” in order to shorten the 10,000-hour rule? In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss a different form of creativity… especially for those who may not think of themselves as being...

Forest Bathing

Shinrin-Yoku is as natural as a medicine can get. Rob introduced this idea to Mark recently and, in this episode, they dive a little deeper into the practice. Some of the topics covered include: • Benefits of exposure to nature• Soft Fascination vs. Hard Fascination•...

Resolutions

Out with the old and in with the new! With 2022 upon us, Rob and Mark take a look at that age-old tradition of writing New Year’s resolutions. Some of the topics covered include: • Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals.• Rob’s “3 Ds” approach to goal...

Keeping the Holidays Creative

As we all roll into that time of year again, Rob and Mark take a few minutes to reflect on some areas of importance for the creative’s soul. Some of the topics covered include: • Checking in with yourself.• Creative gift ideas for others.• Doing less consuming...

Do You Need The Industry?

Most creatives have the option of going a variety of “traditional” and/or DIY routes to get their work out into the world. In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss a number of the pros and cons of each approach. Some of the topics covered include: • Asking...

Giving Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Some of the topics Rob and Mark cover in this bonus holiday episode include: • Things they are grateful for – especially a close friend and longtime bandmate of Rob’s who the world sadly lost recently. • Benefits that gratitude can bring...