Jenny Conlee

Feb 22, 2024 | special guests

She is a member of The Decemberists and Black Prairie . . . has appeared on Portlandia, The Simpsons, and Parks & Recreation . . . and so kindly agreed to be our latest special guest. Please welcome the multi-talented Jenny Conlee!Some of the topics covered...

Gary Hirsch

Sep 14, 2022 | special guests

This episode’s special guest is Gary Hirsch, an incredibly creative Portlander who combines his art and improv skills to bring joy to people all over the world, and to help teams collaborate more effectively. Some of the topics covered include: • The origins of...

Why Create?

Jul 21, 2022 | duo

There are many reasons why we SHOULD be creating new things in the world… and perhaps we’re already doing so whether we realize it or not! In this episode, Rob and Mark dive into a number of them. Some of the topics covered include: • The roots of the word...

Please, Please, Please Like This One

May 5, 2022 | duo

We’ve spoken about the fear of failure. But what if you actually succeed but are then rejected? The fans, general public, family, friends, gatekeepers… what if they don’t like what you created? Lots to dive into there. Hit PLAY and let’s get...

Ditch the Distractions

Apr 13, 2022 | duo

Interruptions come in so many forms: phone, computer, coworkers, your own brain. Always in search of ways around those distractions, Rob and Mark discuss a handful of ways to get away from it all and get into flow state. Some of the topics covered include: • Planning...

Begin Again

Mar 31, 2022 | duo

We all get stuck, distracted, dragged away from our initial goals. The simple yet powerful concept of Beginning Again could often be the ticket to getting your focus back where you intended it to be. Some of the topics covered include: • The distinction between...

Eat That Frog!

Mar 10, 2022 | duo

No more dillydallying. It’s time to tackle the nastiest task and get it out of the way. In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss some of the benefits of this approach, as well as a few considerations to keep in mind as you set out to do so. Some of the topics...

Isolation vs. Collaboration

Feb 23, 2022 | duo

Do you tend to feel most creative and productive when working on your own? Or more so when teamed up with others? In this episode, Rob and Mark take a look at some pros and cons of both approaches. Some of the topics covered include: • The four stages of creation•...

Idea Sex

Jan 27, 2022 | duo

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

Jan 12, 2022 | duo

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•...