What does it mean to be creative? How does a creative get to where they are or where they want to be? Merrill Barr wants to find out.
In this episode: Eric Heisserer returns to talk passion, lessons and the end of the road. Recorded: December 7th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Da7e Gonzales returns for the final time to discuss how his and Merrill's lives have change since 2013. Recorded: November 30th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Clarke Wolfe discusses life in front of the camera, theater and more. Recorded: November 19th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Perri Nemiroff returns to talk Re-adjusting, transitioning and Child Eater. Recorded: November 5th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Writer John Rogers talks the link between games and life, the complexities of the entertainment business and the importance of pulp. Recorded: October 14th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Steele Saunders returns to discuss Star Wars and the magic of the McRib. Recorded: September 30th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Ken Kabatoff talks about making the jump that gets you where you need to be. Recorded: September 6th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Steve Molks steps into the alley to talk the cost of entry vs quality control and media evolution. Recorded: August 4th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Jordan Liebowitz returns to talk the incremental progress required to achieve your dreams and changes in media. Recorded: June 3rd, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Angel Castillo returns to discuss accepting the end of things, doing things for yourself and finding purpose in life. Recorded: May 28th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Paul Gilmartin talks the art of conversation and the relationship between creativity and mental illness. Recorded: April 18th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Entrepreneur Kevin Robinson talks old souls, positivity and depression. Recorded: April 12th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Writer Colleen Evanson talks sticking with a creative endevor and the insanity that comes with it. Recorded: April 11th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Writer Dean Lopata talks pre-meeting homework, the joy of procedurals and selling your love for the job. Recorded: April 9th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Comedian Susanna Lee joins Merrill for a discussion on finding balance and enjoying the moment. Recorded: April 2nd, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Comedian Debra DiGiovanni talks finding balance in your own time, the downside of being busy and the act of experiencing life itself. Recorded: March 24th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Terry Matalas speaks with Merrill about facing criticism, course correcting and taking ownership for the work of a village. Recorded: March 8th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Merrill speaks with Joe Sib on the state of music in 2016, the importance of relationships and the dangers of settling. Recorded: March 3rd, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Merrill sits down with Amy Berg to discuss seizing opportunity, filtering frustration through passion and "sins of the father." Recorded: March 1st, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Merrill sits down with screenwriting sisters Shawna and Julie Benson to discuss tough love, access and the creative war of attrition. Recorded: February 10th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Merrill sits down with Ashley Esqueda to chat about building an identity and the changing - and non-changing - face of media. Recorded: February 9th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Merrill sits down with Freddie Wong live from the Melrose Improv in Hollywood to discuss assessing ones own work, the fallacy of "going viral" and the origin of ChickyBoo. Recorded: February 8th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Comedian Laura House joins Merrill for a discussion on selling and idea to yourself in order to sell it to others, being a multi-hyphenate and accepting the perfection of imperfection. Recorded: January 20th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Perri Nemiroff returns to talk selling yourself in areas you never have before, and putting faith in one's ability to succeed. Recorded: January 16th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Writer Shawn Ryan joins Merrill for a discussion on what happens when the seller becomes the buyer and the importance of nurturing the creative side of those under you. Recorded: January 8th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Writer Danielle Sepulveres joins Merrill for a discussion on being yourself in order to sell others on the idea of you. Recorded: January 7th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Director Rosemary Rodriguez talks with Merrill about dealing with obstacles and becoming part of a larger whole. Recorded: December 19th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Nora and Lilla Zuckerman join Merrill in a discussion on wokring with parteners and finding your way as the new fish in an establihsed pond. Recorded: December 11th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Eric Heisserer joins Merrill for a discussion on knowing when one's ready to embark on a creative adventure, and working only with the fuel of faith the stars will align in the end. Recorded: December 5th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: RocketJump: The Show showrunner Ben Waller discusses creative progression, notes and having empathy for one's audience. Recorded: November 23rd, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Gene Klein joins Merrill to talk producing, not getting in the way of vision and the role of money behind the machine of creativity. Recorded: November 20th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Nerdist Writers Panel host Ben Blackers discusses the nature of applying the things one learns to creative endeavor. Recorded: November 3rd, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Lifetime executive Jennifer Breslow joins Merrill in the alley for a discusson on the process of being a vessel facilitating the creation of creative endevor and building a brand. Recorded: September 28th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Director Michael J. Bassett gets deep into the ins and outs of Ash vs. Evil Dead and what it means to works in TV as a director that must collaberate on an overall vision. Recorded: November 4th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Comedian Jackie Kashian enters the alley to talk podcasting, professionalism, the drive to create and the willingness to start bad. Recorded: September 24th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Charlie Clausen steps into the alley to discuss the value of creative persistence and work ethic. Recorded: September 20th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: At LA Podfest, writer Josh Friedman steps into the alley to discuss the importance of moving on when a creative endevor ends and the nature of being terrified by the realities of hierarchy. Recorded: September 19th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: From LA Podfest, Dave Anthony returns to discuss the nature of success and virtue of patience. Recorded: September 20th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Bones creator Hart Hanson returns to discuss the struggle of finding an artist's unique voice in their work. Recorded: September 4th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Rantz Hoseley a.k.a. The Mystery Creative pops into the alley to discuss the importance of creative communication and more. Recorded: August 8th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Suits creator Aaron Korsh drops in to discuss the art of building a story's narrative and structure from the ground up and more. Recorded: August 12th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Teen Wolf creator/showrunner Jeff Davis steps into the alley to discuss the MTV series, Criminal Minds and what it takes to take control of your creative vision. Recorded: August 5th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Maron showrunner Sivert Glarum drops in to discuss writing relatability into autoboigraphical stories and being okay with walking away. Recorded: August 3rd, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Wil Anderson returns to talk Gruen, creative finality and the cost of opportunity. Recorded: July 27th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: The Last Ship co-creator/co-showrunner Steve Kane drops in to talk about, arguably, the hardest thing to pull off on the small screen: going big. Recorded: July 17th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Jordan Liebowitz returns to discuss the necessity of creative problem solving and what can happen when it's not dealt with properly. Recorded: July 14th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Girl Meets World co-creator/showrunner Michael Jacobs joins Merrill in the alley to discuss television ensembles, the importance of child protagonists and more. Recorded: June 18th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Scorpion showrunners Nick Santora and Nicholas Wootton pop in to discuss writing partnerships, the freedom of bad ideas and more. Recorded: June 17th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Alex Rubens steps in to talk Key and Peele, Community and making something "great." Recorded: May 27th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Mick Betancourt returns to talk about the traps of creative epiphany, emotional growth and working under pressure. Recorded: May 19th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs
In this episode: Travis Clark drops in to talk creative limitation, comedy, twitter and back trouble. Recorded: April 21st, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre by The Reigning Monarchs, Here Comes the Light by Within Reason
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