A Podcast for Creative People, hosted by writer Christopher Tallon, is exactly what it sounds like — a podcast for creative people. Whether you ’re a painter, writer, comedian, musician, business owner, or some other genre of creative, you can count on A Podcast for Creative People to bring you inspiration and information from creatives of all types to use on your creative journey. Go forth and be creative!
Episodes
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
David Hayward is a former pastor turned full-time artist and he shares his story of becoming an artist, leaving the church, and moving into art as his main hustle. David makes art from a very welcoming place of spiritual freedom. If you're looking for a good follow on Instagram, check out @nakedpastor, and consider buying his book, sort of a "best of" collection of his comics: FLIP IT LIKE THIS.
Get more at: www.nakedpastor.com!
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Here's the second half of my conversation with Mike Salt. If you don't already know, Mike is an author worth reading if you're into being scared like a helpless baby in the night. He thrills and chills readers with his creepy novellas, which you can peruse on your own at www.mikesaltauthor.com. You can also click here for ALL Mike's links!
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Thanks for your patience getting the second half of this one out!
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
This is part one of a a two-parter with horror author Mike Salt. Salt is more than just a fantastic writer from Oregon, he's a smart and creative guy with a knack for marketing and social media. He talks about writing to get attention, how many more followers he has than I do, and how he's glad he's not bald like me. And we explore his creative process, talk a little about his books, and what he's got up his sleeve.
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Check out Mike and his books at www.mikesaltauthor.com, then follow him @mike_salt on IG, @mikesaltmoose on Twitter, and/or @mikesaltmoose on Facebook.
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Check out my pod-friends Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered (a space for authentic conversations)
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Go to www.jasondemmon.com!
Jason Demmon and I go back to his Michigan State University days (I was a townie). Jason talks about growing up with music, how music got him into college, gigging, composing music and sound production for film and...
Getting testicular cancer!
(Spoiler: he's now cancer free!) Through a few twists and turns in his healing process, he found great relief through cannabis, which led him to seek a career in the professional field of medicinal cannabis.
We met through music as kids and, years later, reconnected as adults through some of the same musicians. Speaking of, shoutout to Heartsick, a fantastic band from Lansing, MI, that's been killing it for roughly two decades. Check out some a few band member appearances on earlier episodes of the show (#4, #20, #72)!
Wondering about the podcast ad at the beginning?
It's for my friends at Threads Podcast: Life Unfiltered. We're regulars on one another's podcasts, so we're giving each other a little support. No money changing hands. Just some creatives looking for a win-win. Check them out; they're good people.
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
The Diatribe uses performing arts to empower young people to share their stories, raise awareness of social issues, and create change within their communities.
They were recently screwed over for political reasons by the Kent County Commission, which deprived them of 2 million dollars of federal funding because they were afraid of getting challenged politically and possibly losing their seats in government.
I was there. It was one of the most shameful things I've ever seen.
Listen to Marcel, the executive director/chief inspiration architect of The Diatribe, here and on episode 46. Then check out these youtube videos:
- Marcel's take on what happened: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xomEVejv60
- The Full Meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd7ggIFzAmc
SUPPORT THE DIATRIBE:
Website: https://thediatribe.org/support/
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
As a former Montessori teacher, Mallory Shotwell's interest in art and business make her a great person to start a group like CULTIVATE, a collection of artists, teachers, and industry folks. With the acquisition of their new space in Grand Rapids, Michigan, they'll be able to highlight contemporary artists and teach community-based art & business classes, while also serving as a "traditional" art gallery for art shows and installations.
Get the HOLIDAY GUIDE: www.cultivategrandrapids.org/2022-local-artist-holiday-guide
Keep an eye on the CULTIVATE Facebook and Instagram pages for events and fun info!
Learn all about CULTIVATE at their website: www.cultivategrandrapids.org.
And check Mallory out at www.malloryshotwell.com and on Instagram via @mallory.shotwell
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
Seriously though...Josh Adams really is funny as f--k!
Get your weekly creative inspiration as we hear from a Detroit kid who had NFL dreams, but wound up in the locker room and on the field with the Lions, AND had a highlight on the jumbotron at Ford Field as the comedian who roasted the Detroit Lions on HBO's Hard Knocks. He's got jokes, but also wisdom and insights from his time as a professional creative and businessman. Embrace your pace. Celebrate the Yes's AND the No's. Work hard and wait for your opportunity. Let it come to you. Enjoy the ride.
Check out Josh Adams on Facebook @JoshAdamszzz, and on Instagram @joshadamszzz. Listen to the Josh Adams Podcast on Apple. And check out his friend and Detroit legend (RIP) Coolaide's set on YouTube.
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Andrea Shaner is the producer of the Fox17 Morning Mix in Grand Rapids, MI. It's a "West Michigan lifestyle show with a little bit of everything from weather to local shops to crafting" that's on every M-F starting at 9am EST.
Andrea started in high school AV, dreamed of being a meteorologist, became a news producer, then developed the Morning Mix. Here's her story and insights for creatives trying to get FEATURED on TV, not just a how-to for those seeking to work in the television industry.
Big shout out to A TALK IN THE ATTIC and Kirk Ross, for letting me use their studio to record this one!
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Andrea Shaner Links
Instagram: @andreamshaner
Facebook: @andrea.shaner.1
Fox17 Morning Mix Links
www.fox17online.com/morning-mix
IG: @fox17morningmix
FB: @MorningMix17
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCwefQY-2ysva39CmaRJqg
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Go to www.christophertallon.com for show info, host info, blogs, social links, Everywhere BUT Bookstores tour stops, and links for Christopher Tallon's sci-fi/horror novel, Switchers.
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Some call him Brandon, some call him Dante, some call him Dante Cope. I'll introduce him by his full legal name, you call him want you want, I guess...
Brandon Dante Copeland is a multi-talented musician (mainly sax, but other wind instruments, too), beat maker, rapper, producer, who also plays guitar, keys, and a little drums. Originally from Jackson, MI, he now lives in Grand Rapids and is a key member of the artistic and musical community. He also hosts art, music, and community events in the downtown GR area. A very cool guy doing very cool things.
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Come to the 106 Gallery in Grand Rapids, MI, Thursdays thru mid-December 2022 (Except Thanksgiving, duh...) for THE THING TO DO THURSDAYS!!!
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Catch up with the man here:
IG: @dantecope
FB: @dantecope
Twitter: @dantecope
Spotify: Les Créatif
Apple Music: Dante Cope; Les Créatif
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Jacqueline Gray Miller is a writer, producer, educator, humanitarian, environmentalist, intimacy coordinator, law scholar, media professional, and a ton of other stuff.
You may know her from Roy's Job Fair, the podcast she co-hosts with Roy Wood, Jr. (from two of my favorite shows: The Daily Show and This Isn't Happening), where a group of funny, insightful people (and guests) explore the human condition every week through the prism of employment.
Go to Jacqueline's website for blogs, social links, and everything else you'd want and/or need to know:
https://jacquelinegraymiller.space/
Also, JG wants you to check out Robert Greene!
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