10,000 HOURS

Grant and Vince take a look back at the sometimes-tumultuous, sometimes-triumphant year of 2017 as they sit down together for a discussion about “review.” The Season Four finale is all about evaluation, and how we frame our own work, and criticism, when viewed through the looking glass of the past.

Corey C. Waters, cinematographer, director, and half of filmmaking duo DAD®, joins Grant and Vince in to talk about a subject near the to heart, and the eye: lenses. Corey, and partner Grant, investigate the many different points of view it takes to spearhead a creative project, especially within the framework of their newest venture. This episode is sponsored by Parabo Press (offer code HOURS for free square prints AND free shipping!).

Stephen Coss, author of The Fever of 1721, is a non-fiction weaver-of-tales that joins Grant and Vince to talk about a hot, and ever-evolving, topic in the 21st century: truth. As Stephen reflects on his first book and researches for his next, he offers interesting insights in how and when to color the facts, tell it how it is, and use the truth to create a compelling story. This episode is sponsored by Simplecast.

Francois Chartrand, product designer at Headspace — the world’s leading meditation application — knows a thing or two about mindfulness in creativity. He joins the show to start a conversation about intentionality, balance, and perhaps the opposite state of both: chaos. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.

Sean McCabe joins the show to talk about the subject of his new book: starting an enterprise while maintaining a steady job. Sean is the founder of the Seanwes brand, and educates about entrepreneurial creativity through his writing, podcasting, and much more. In this episode, he talks about what it means to be deliberate in your decision making.

Stephanie Ciccarelli, CBO and founder of national-leading voice talent aggregator Voices.com, joins Grant and Vince to have a candid conversation about talent. Responsible for connecting thousands of talented individuals to creative work, Stephanie has no shortage on insight about how to find, and grow, talent. This episode is sponsored by Simplecast.

Jennifer Puno, AKA Puno Dostres, AKA Puno hops on the line with Grant and Vince for a conversation about never having to say you’re sorry. As self-proclaimed “slashie” that forays professionally into everything surrounding art and programming, Puno brings a confident and unique attitude to her ventures that might best be called unapologetic. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.

John Sonmez joins Grant and Vince from San Diego to chat about how to approach creative projects, and life, from the top down. John is the creator of The Simple Programmer, a blog that originally served programmers with advice, but has bloomed into something much more comprehensive. Now, John’s outlook covers a much broader scope, and he talks about it in a conversation about being holistic. This episode is sponsored by Simplecast.

William Close, the man behind the musical phenomenon known as The Earth Harp Collective, joins the show to talk about his strange and beautiful confluence of architecture, stagecraft and music. On the topic of ‘stage,’ William describes the opportunities, feelings and challenges he faces playing one of the world’s most unique instruments. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.

Jason Dhir joins 10,000 HOURS to share his thoughts, be they controversial or insightful, on pushing limits, creatively or otherwise. CEO of Ultra Human and organizer of extravagant events, Jason shares his perspective on what it means to move past “the edge.”

Grant and Vince are back for a hostful talking about the process of growing, expanding, and leveling-up our efforts, and all the challenges that come with it. In a conversation about “scale” our hosts reflect on the scaling process 10,000 HOURS went through to get where it is today. This episode is sponsored by Simplecast.

Sara Leimbach drops in from LA and she, Grant and Vince chat about the art of the side-project. A narrative director and producer by day, Sara sheds some light on what she calls “side honey,” or, the restorative, super-sweet secondary attractions that refuel our creative efforts. This episode is sponsored by Adobe’s #creativejam event series.

Joshua Redshaw joins the show from Portland to chat about the art of the “restart.” An entrepreneur and creative strategist, Joshua knows a thing or two about transitioning and rolling with punches, and shares his insights about everything from diversifying creative projects to divorce. This episode is sponsored by Death to Stock.

Eva Goicochea joins Grant and Vince from New York to talk about what it takes to build, and grow, a brand. Eva is a creative strategist and entrepreneur that helped launch both Tinker Watches and Maude. She lends her insight about the core elements that go into making a brand great.

Grant and Vince talk with prolific director and filmmaker Ace Norton — director of over 80 films across music video, fashion, commercial and art platforms. Ace calls in from Venice, California to chat about the nuances of his medium, and all the challenges and opportunities that arise when you take on the role of providing “direction.”

Grant and Vince are on the line with Alex Rybarczyk, a surging Minneapolis photographer and designer, currently spearheading the Immigrant Portrait Project. Alex shares her thoughts about what it means to lend people a voice, tell someone’s story, and empower creativity in a discussion about how we “represent.”

Grant and Vince chat with designer, creative entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed “semi-proficient space nerd,” Jamey Erickson. Jamey is the founder of Minneapolis-based digital agency Lunar, and has recently kicked-off a kickstarter campaign for Launch Ladies — a children’s book about influential women in space history. The trio talks about ‘The Future,’ and discusses how to use creative talent to influence the world around you. This episode is sponsored by Simplecast.

Grant and Vince are on the horn with Maurice Cherry, the designer, entrepreneur, and creative mind behind Lunch creative studio. Maurice shares his insight about the importance messaging and audience, from the perspective of host of the podcast Revision Path, a showcase for other black designers. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace.

Grant and Vince chat with Michael Youngblood and Jon Kalan, the entrepreneurs behind the destination co-working retreat project Unsettled. The foursome appropriately talk about risk taking and going all-in, following Unsettled’s story from theory, to inception, to taking “the leap.” This episode is sponsored by Ultra Human (use offer code 10000HOURS).

Grant and Vince catch Chris Fritton — The Itinerant Printer — on a brief break from his years-long mission to collaborate with North America’s analogue printing community. The trio chat about navigation, both in terms of the logistical challenges of large-scale projects, as well as the more nuanced experiences of exploring craft, culture and process. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace (use offer code '10000HOURS').

Grant and Vince sit down for a chat with videographer, photographer, and self-proclaimed music-moment chronologist Glen Han, AKA Glenjamn. Glenjamn gives a candid account of his personal experience recording behind-the-scenes moments in modern music, and shares his thoughts on what it means to see history happen.

Grant and Vince are welcome their first guest of season 4, the ever-motivating Wes Kao. Wes is a denizen of the tech start-up world, and currently serves as director for Seth Godin’s altMBA program. She joins the show to talk about the result of our creative pursuits: impact, and the way our projects can spread influence in unexpected ways.

Grant and Vince are back in the studio to kick off Season 4. With Grant freshly settled in Los Angeles, your hosts return to talk about a very topical topic—momentum. Whether you’re building it, guiding it, or simply keeping up speed as a project matures over time, the process is inevitably delicate. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Use the offer code "10000HOURS" for 10% off.

Grant and Vince wrap up season 3 of the podcast by recounting some of their favorite moments of the past season — a season that featured guests from all over the world talking about their craft, creativity, and “putting in their time.”

Grant and Vince are chatting with writer and marketer Sean O’Connor, currently of Barnes and Noble Education employ. Sean talks about his personal approach to creativity and his career, and breaks ground on the concept of “flow” and how it can change the way we look at productivity and perception.

Grant and Vince are on the line with architectural and experiential designer Derek Friday founder of Finndustry, and craftsman of many different genres. Joining us from beautiful Boulder, CO, Derek talks about career and medium in a conversation all about creative intersections and how novel combinations make better art.

Grant and Vince catch up with former guests and longtime friends of the show Jennifer and Amy Hood. The hyper-talented twin-sister designers behind the Orange County-based Hoodzpah, the group takes a trip down memory lane, looking back on the last two years and all that’s changed, talking about perspective and change in a conversation about growing up.

Grant and Vince chat with Danielle Evans, hyper talented food and dimensional typographer, and proprietor of Marmalade Bleue. Danielle gives great insight on what’s involved in having mastery over a niche medium, and talks about the value of “finding your lane” when it comes to creative pursuit.

Grant and Vince have the pleasure of chatting with Meg Lewis, talented designed and founder of Ghostly Ferns creative collective. Meg opens up about her personal approach to art, the role of joy in work, and what “happy” means as an aesthetic and a way of life.

Grant and Vince are on the line with artist and graphic designer, and close friend, Eric Gorvin. Currently of GIRL Skateboard Co. acclaim, Eric joins the show to chat about his personal style and story of craftsmanship, and what it means to take a DIY approach to life and creation.

Grant and Vince chat with the brilliant Tina Essmaker, creator and creative leader of The Great Discontent. Tina illuminates a conversation about listening, revealing how she became the interviewer she is today, and speaking on how difficult it can be to listen the right way in a culture trending toward strong opinion.

Grant and Vince have the pleasure of sitting down with close friend, and founder and CEO of Death to Stock, David Sherry. Reprising his season one appearance, Sherry chats about finding common ground and getting on the same page, in a conversation about Echolocation.

Grant and Vince sit down studio-side with Dan Madsen, proprietor of, and artistic maestro behind, Minneapolis' own Dusty Signs. Madsen talks about his journey as a third-generation sign-painter, and the sometimes tricky process of translation—be it in ideas, markets or mediums.

Grant and Vince are going hostful with a topic that has fittingly been in the works a long time: iteration. How and when do we find out if our work is ready for the real world? Your hosts talk about what makes a draft a draft, and when to you let go and allow your work to be realized as complete.

Grant and Vince are on the line with painter and artistic mentor, Abbey Ryan. Almost a decade into her painting-a-day series, Ryan offers her poignant thoughts about the evolution and growth of an artistic pursuit, and how time, practice and passion can lead to a sharpening of both your technical skills, and deeper understanding.

Grant and Vince chat with New York’s imminently entertaining photographer, writer and director, Wesley Verhoeve. On the heels of the first season of his series One of Many, Wesley joins to talk about community, connection, and the sense of belonging that artists have to their work and each other.

Grant and Vince are in the studio with Danny Ripka, uncle to our own host, Grant, and ultramarathon runner. The trio is talking about endurance, not only in the world of running, but through the lens of Danny’s decades of sobriety in the face of addiction.

Grant and Vince are on the line with designer, educator, and host of the Through Process podcast Mitch Goldstein, currently teaching design at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The trio is chatting nuts and bolts of the creative process in a conversation about process, systems and method.

Grant and Vince celebrate their 100th episode with a reflective and introspective discussion about a long-term understanding of an artist’s work. How do we define ourselves, our art, and the greater context in which it all resides. Your hosts are talking about life’s work, and all the subtle and sensational things that go into defining it.

Grant and Vince are on the line with Jason Sondhi, the man formerly behind Vimeo Staff Picks and currently proprietor of Short of the Week. The team is talking “cream,” as in, “of the crop,” and the value of tastemaking, curation, and an intimate-yet-flexible understanding of what constitutes quality.

Grant and Vince chat with director and filmmaker Sean Dunne, respected documentarian and portrayer of all things human, about the ever-important topic of empathy. In a discussion about creative responsibility, the nature or art, and the human psyche, the trio tries to uncover what it really means to put yourself in another pair of shoes.

Grant and Vince sit down to chat with Adam Lehman, creative strategist and co-founder of The Wonder Jam, for a conversation about “spheres.” Where does the personal intersect the professional, and when is the overlap of business and pleasure a creative boon, and when is it a barrier to success.

Grant and Vince are on the line with financial guru and creative business mind Shaun Singh, of Change and Death to Stock acclaim. Shaun is bringing creativity and artistry to the world of start-up financial leadership, and lends his unique perspective to a conversation about structure.

Grant and Vince are in studio with the very awesome and always generous Su Na (AKA Alec Ness). Su Na is a musician, electronic artist and producer who is also a prolific educator, and he joins the show to discuss the value of “letting go” creatively, and when to hold on.

Grant and Vince sit down in studio with singer, songwriter and integral member of Minneapolis dream-pop group Tiny Deaths. On the heels of their latest release (night flowers EP), Claire joins the show to talk about authenticity and self-honesty within the creative craft.

Grant and Vince sit down in studio with entrepreneur and hair artist Whitney Vermeer. Creator and proprietor of The Aesthetic x Whitney Vermeer, she joins the cast to discuss the unique nature of her creative medium, along with its challenges, preconceptions, and distinct artistic demands in a conversation about “canvas.”

Grant and Vince are keeping it hostful this week with a discussion about mindset, philosophy and adversity. Your hosts are looking at what it takes, creatively and mentally, to not only survive challenges and setbacks, but to thrive despite, or because, of them, and grow in the process.

Grant and Vince step up to the plate with an in-studio conversation with official photographer for the Minnesota Twins, Brace Hemmelgarn. The trio talk specialization, mastery, and excelling within constraints, investigating what it takes to take your craft to the proverbial “Major League.”

Grant and Vince have the rare opportunity to sit down on the guest’s home turf, talking with famed designer and artist Michael Cina in his working studio in Minneapolis. The trio discuss hard work, working hard, and the proverbial “grind” in an effort to uncover the essence of motivation.

Grant and Vince are joined all the way from tropical Panama by none other that Stuart Hooper. Photographer, filmographer, and proprietor of Asombro Media, he’s a friend and collaborator of former guest Lalita Ballesteros. We talk, fittingly, about relationship management, and the importance of keeping a “short list.”

Grant and Vince pry open the conversation about a popular buzzword in a sit-down with author, podcaster and entrepreneur Jon Nastor. Through the lens of Nastor’s recently published Hack the Entrepreneur, the trio talk about “hacking,” and how to bring value and meaning to the popular term.