Common Creatives

The Season 2 finale is upon us! Here, we discuss our top 3 pieces of Halloween media! Which books, movies, music, and animation is best to get you feeling spoooooooky? Listen to find out! Let us know if you have ideas for Season 3! IG: @commoncreativespodcast commoncreativespodcast@gmail.com rockcandyrecordings.com destinationcomics.com

On this episode, we discuss the new horror/mystery/comedy "Werewolves Within" starring Sam Richardson and Milana Vayntrub. The movie is directed by the Maestro's current obsession, Josh Ruben. Join us! As always, let us know what YOU'D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes! IG: @commoncreativespodcast commoncreativespodcast@gmail.com rockcandyrecordings.com destinationcomics.com

This week we chat abut The Conjuring Universe! This popular horror franchise is based on the """"true"""" stories of the paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.   As always, let us know what YOU'D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes! IG: @commoncreativespodcast commoncreativespodcast@gmail.com rockcandyrecordings.com destinationcomics.com

On this episode, Doc and the Maestro talk about the Disney plus Marvel television show "WandaVision." Is it a somber meditation on grief or is it superheroes throwing balls of light at each other while a sky laser happens? YES! What is Common Creatives, if not Joe and Will persevering?   As always, let us know what YOU'D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes! IG: @commoncreativespodcast commoncreativespodcast@gmail.com rockcandyrecordings.com destinationcomics.com

Time to talk about TENET! Get it? This week we dig into the new film from Chris Nolan. We do our best to break down the movie, discuss stakes, bold film mixes, and more! Join us! As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes! IG: @commoncreativespodcast commoncreativespodcast@gmail.com rockcandyrecordings.com destinationcomics.com

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This week Maestro and the Doc dig into the music of Elliott Smith. Smith is one of the most influential indie and pop songwriters from the past several decades. We talk about his musical approach and what that “thing” is that makes his music so sophisticated. Join us! As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes! IG: @commoncreativespodcast commoncreativespodcast@gmail.com rockcandyrecordings.com destinationcomics.com

This week, Maestro and the Doctor chat about the new four-hour spectacular: ZACK SNYDER'S JUSTICE LEAGUE. How is this film better than if we'd seen it in 2017? What did Joss Whedon do better? How might this change the model for DC Comics movies or movies in general?  Join us to find out! As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes! IG: @commoncreativespodcast commoncreativespodcast@gmail.com rockcandyrecordings.com destinationcomics.com

Dear Maestro,  Let me explain why Grand Theft Auto V is a great game, but isn't great satire. Love, Doc. As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes! IG: @commoncreativespodcast commoncreativespodcast@gmail.com rockcandyrecordings.com destinationcomics.com

This week, we talk about our old band/podcast Villain District! This is a personal one for us, hope you enjoy! As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes! IG: @commoncreativespodcast commoncreativespodcast@gmail.com rockcandyrecordings.com destinationcomics.com

Amblin Entertainment is a film production company founded in 1981 by Stephen Spielberg. But it's also much more. Join us as we dig into multiple ways to understand the cultural impact of Amblin Entertainment! As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes! IG: @commoncreativespodcast commoncreativespodcast@gmail.com rockcandyrecordings.com destinationcomics.com

This week we're joined by Andrew, the co-host of Magnified Pod! Andrew is a huge Weird Al fan and we chat about his career, parodies, and underrated original music. Grab your accordions and join us!As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!Check out MagPod on IG at: @magnifiedpodIG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com

This one's complicated! We chat about the undeniable comic genius of Dave Chappelle, but we also dig into his more problematic moments and bits. Better not bring your kids!As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com Important links to support Black Lives Matter:https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/https://blackliveslouisville.org/stand-up-sundays/donate/

Joe tries his hand at a short form pod! Joe talks about writing the theme song for Common Creatives. Wonder if Will will ever listen to this!More full episodes coming soon!Until then, let us know what YOU want us to talk about!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comwww.rockcandyrecordings.com www.destinationcomics.com 

Let's try this new short format! Will explores the pod's first video game - Control! This action/mystery game was released in 2019 and Will tries to convince Joe why he should play it. This is a short one!We'll be back with regular episodes soon!Until then, let us know what YOU want us to talk about!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comwww.rockcandyrecordings.com www.destinationcomics.com 

This week's episode is a bit different. Doc and the Maestro dig into creativity directly. What is it? How does it work? What creative projects do we have coming up?Grab a beverage and join us for this fun conversation!And as always... let us know what YOU'D like us to talk about in future episodes.

In this episode we talk about one of the Doc's favorite artists, Jeff Rosenstock! Rosenstock is a DIY punk rock legend, producer, songwriter, and composer. Dig in! Also... merry christmas and happy sol invictus. Here's the Jeff Rosensongs Playlist that we mention in the podcast - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7rP7uaMhkD3mEO7EtwZMd9 Important links to support Black Lives Matter:https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/https://blackliveslouisville.org/stand-up-sundays/donate/As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com

This week, we take a close look at the writer, director, producer, and actor Jim Cummings. He's an enormous talent with two feature films under his belt (Thunder Road & The Wolf of Snow Hollow) and a short film (also Thunder Road) that won Sundance!  Cummings is one of the most exciting new filmmakers today. Join us!As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com

We're doing something (slightly) different this week! The Dark and the Wicked is an horrific haunting/possession/devil movie that Joe did sound design for!  You can rent it in all the places and see it on Shudder sometime soon. Join us for a behind the scenes look at some of the Maestro's latest creative work. As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com

This week, we dig into the similarities between punk rock and comic books. Focusing primarily on the musical and comics work of Gerard Way and Max Bemis, Doc and the Maestro talk about why punk rock and comics go so well together!This is a fun one, so GIT IT.As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com

This week we dig into one of the premier voices in schlocky horror media, the redneck intellectual Drive-In horror host Joe Bob Briggs! We talk about his history, schtick, and what a complicated figure he is. -Zero dead bodies-laughing fu-analysis fuFour Stars!Doc and the Maestro say Check It Out!As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com

In heaven, everything is fine. We keep Season 2 rolling by examining David Lynch's independent art-horror surrealist classic Eraserhead! It's weird, depressing, and wonderful. We talk about the magic of Lynch's work and why even the technical problems with this film are artful.As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes! IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com 

What's your favorite scary movie? It's probably Common Creatives Season 2!That's not a movie, but whatever. On the Season 2 premiere, we're talking about the Wes Craven mystery-slasher classic SCREAM! We dig into questions of genre, fake voice changers, a forgettable score from a good composer, and more! Follow the rules and join us for Season 2!As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com

We are vengeance! We are the night! We are ending the season! This is it, folks!The Doctor and The Maestro are talking about BATMAN.In our season finale, we get personal, silly, and analytical. We dig into our own histories with this character, as well as what does (and doesn't) make this character great. Join us for the last episode this season! Thanks so much for listening! We'll be back with new episodes soon!commoncreativespodcast@gmail.comig: @commoncreativespodcastdestinationcomics.comrockcandyrecordings.com

Important links to support Black Lives Matter:https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/https://blackliveslouisville.org/stand-up-sundays/donate/In the penultimate episode of Season One, we dig into the work and art of Killer Mike! Mike Render is one half of the monumental rap group Run The Jewels. But he is also a speaker and activist, as well as the host of his own docu-series "Trigger Warning." Explore this complex and nuanced artist with us. And the crowd goes... As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com

Important links to support Black Lives Matter:https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/https://blackliveslouisville.org/stand-up-sundays/donate/What are we? Werewolves not swear-wolves. On this episode, Doc and the Maestro dig into the films and broader work of Taika Waititi. His films include Thor: Ragnarok, What We Do In the Shadows, and Jojo Rabbit. We talk about the themes that make his work unique and the reasons we think his films are so compelling. Do you love New Zealand accents? WE do!As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com

Important links to support Black Lives Matter:https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/https://blackliveslouisville.org/stand-up-sundays/donate/This week, Maestro and the Doctor dig into the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift! We discuss her early pop-country days, her evolution as an artist, and why she’s so enormously popular. We also discuss what Taylor’s music means for the Maestro on a personal level, and the Doctor just tries to keep up!As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcast commoncreativespodcast@gmail.com rockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com

Important links to support Black Lives Matter: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/ https://blackliveslouisville.org/stand-up-sundays/donate/ This week, we dig into a topic suggested by a listener! Maestro and the Doctor read the short story “The Minority Report” by Philip K. Dick and watched the Steven Spielberg film of the same name. We talk about the role of prose in conveying a story, why Joe needs a character he can root for, and the challenges of adapting conceptual science fiction into an action film. It’s always the most fun when Maestro and the Doc disagree. Thanks to the listener who sent us this episode idea! And as always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes! IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com

Our newest episode ever has a guest! John from Magnified Pod joins us to talk about the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark franchise! The classic 1980’s series of spooky folklore books is by Alvin Schwartz with iconic art by Stephen Gammell. John talks with us about our early experiences with Scary Stories, why the books are so memorable, and the approach the movie took to creating a single narrative. Magnified Pod is a deep-dive into some of the most fun bands of the 90’s! Season one focuses on MxPx and season two digs into Five Iron Frenzy. Check it out and subscribe wherever you get podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/18xxGI8Dsskm7LTxjL7Rvq?si=5g30aLdfSXKaIZTHTDFVzQ As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes! IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com

Martha!!! This week, Doc and the Maestro talk about Zack Snyder, the filmmaker behind 300, Watchmen, Man of Steel, and the DC Comics movies, more broadly. We dig into his visual style, underlying philosophy, and what he loves about superheroes. We also get real nerdy, and we try to keep it positive! No fan-boy hating here, just reasonable art criticism. This is Sparta!As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com 

This week, Doc and the Maestro talk about HBO’s Watchmen. This nine-part series from Damon Lindelof continues the story of the classic Alan Moore graphic novel. We dig into race in Watchmen, our ignorance of the 1921 Tulsa massacre, important conversations in the context of fantasy, and Joe’s personal Jeremy Irons story. Squids! Cops! Clones! Get on board!As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com 

Regular episode coming next Monday, but this week, we’re dropping another Quarantine BONUS on you! On this random-ass episode, we talk about Birds of Prey, animal stories, Demi Lovato’s “records,” Sean Smith, and Akwafina! Hang out with us, or don't!As always, let us know what YOU’D like to hear us talk about in upcoming episodes!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com 

Important links to support Black Lives Matter:https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/https://blackliveslouisville.org/stand-up-sundays/donate/ M. Night Shyamalan is a filmmaker, writer, director, producer, and actor. He changed the face of American pop culture with “The Sixth Sense.” This week, Maestro and the Doctor are going deep into the career trajectory and artistic idiosyncrasies of the man who reinvented the twist-ending. But it’s not all about the twist, because Shyamalan’s films walk the line of plot and character in a way that has your distinguished hosts fascinated. Get on board!Send us topics YOU’D like to hear on the show!Instagram: @commoncreativespodcastEmail: commoncreativespodcast@gmail.comDestinationcomics.comRockcandyrecordings.com 

Important links to support Black Lives Matter:https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/https://blackliveslouisville.org/stand-up-sundays/donate/ This week, Doc and the Maestro discuss the HBO miniseries The Plot Against America. The series, written by The Wire’s David Simon, is an alternate history that imagines the 1940 Presidential election of a fascist-leaning Charles Lindbergh and an America that does not go to war with Nazi’s. We dig into why Will loves this show and why it makes Joe feel “yuck.” We talk about political implications and writing about social systems without sacrificing character. This is a deep one so join us! 

Important links to support Black Lives Matter:https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/https://blackliveslouisville.org/stand-up-sundays/donate/http://kftc.org Visit Bad City with us this week! We're digging into one of the Maestro's favorite movies of all time, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night! This is a black and white Iranian/American hipster vampire spaghetti-western love story and was written and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. Her unique film includes homages to Tarantino and Lynch, but with an aesthetic that is all her own. We get into questions of whether this counts as an art film, why it makes sense that this film has an accompanying comic, and things being "greater than the sum of their parts." 

This week, Maestro and the Doc take you deep into the world of Bo Burnham! He’s a comedian, songwriter, director, writer, and poet, who rose from early YouTube fame to become one of the most interesting creators working today. We talk about his place in the early social internet landscape, his performative trajectory, and the role of insecurities in adolescence and adulthood. We get deep in this one! Gucci! IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com Podcast suggestion: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MnQ63AioqK04NxdqMSEVT?si=M8LmP0l0R5Oa_TBjNcnRIA

This week, Maestro and the Doctor welcome another guest from the Rock Candy family: Stephen Bradford Long, host of the podcast Sacred Tension and prominent blogger on all things religious, social, and Satanic! We dig into the fantastic throw-back horror film "The House of the Devil," from director Ti West. Topics include the origin story of the film, why slow-burn horror works so well, and depictions of Satanism in the light of REAL Satanism and the Satanic Panic of the 1980's. Strap in for a devilish good time! IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com Podcast suggestion: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sacred-tension/id1268739075 

Matt Langston, the host of EleventyLife and lead singer of the band EleventySeven joins Doc and the Maestro again to finish our kick-ass conversation about Pop Punk! We dig into the various types of punk rebellion, identity formation, and buying NOFX CD's at Wal-Mart. Join us, fellow millennials! IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com Podcast suggestion: https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/podcast

Matt Langston is the musical force behind the bands EleventySeven and The Jellyrox, the host of the EleventyLife podcast, and the co-founder of the Rock Candy Podcast Network! He has been in the pop punk world, pushing his unique synth-based "unicorn rock," since the release of his first album in 2006. This week he digs in deep with Maestro and the Doctor to discuss all things Pop Punk! IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com Podcast suggestion: https://www.eleventysevenisalive.com/podcast

Parasite is a South Korean black comedy thriller that offers brutal social commentary on the state of late-stage capitalism; how fun! It's the first non-English film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Join Maestro and the Doctor as they dig into what makes it one of the greatest films of the past decade. We dig into the craft and themes of this masterpiece by director Bong Joon-ho. It's so metaphorical!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com Podcast suggestion: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-bash-podcast/id1460810854

This week, Maestro and the Doctor dig even further into the career metamorphosis of Kevin Smith. Shifting from an up and coming 90's indie director to podcast trailblazer. Topics include man-to-walrus transformations, TALKING about movies vs. talking about MOVIES, and what is the product that Kevin Smith even creates in his later career? This episode will go by faster than Walt Flanagan's dog. Snoogins!  IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.comPodcast suggestion: https://destinationcomics.com/category/animation-destination/

Maestro and the Doctor found another topic that required a double-episode feature! Join us as we dig into 90’s indie film wunderkind and prolific podcaster, Kevin Smith. From Clerks to Smodcast, this guy does everything and offers his unique cultural voice to projects of all kinds. This first episode focuses on his filmmaking career and anger at movie critics. We’re not even supposed to be here today. IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com Podcast suggestion: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleventylife/id1178664227

Regular episodes still drop on Mondays, but during this tough time we're putting out a little extra. On this random-ass BONUS episode, we talk about Joe Exotic, Cabin in the Woods, boring third acts, reality show secrets, and Nicolas Cage! Hang out with us, or don't!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.comPodcast suggestion: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-bash-podcast/id1460810854

Doc and the Maestro get nerdy this week, as we talk about a writer who means a lot to both of us. Scott Snyder is primarily known as a writer of Batman and Detective Comics. He has also developed fantastic original work, including American Vampire, The Wake, and Wytches. We talk about what makes Scott Snyder's work and creativity unique.IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com Podcast suggestion: https://soundcloud.com/peterson-thomas-toscano

This week, Maestro and the Doctor talk about the unqualified genius that is Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino). Glover's early work, from Derrick Comedy to Community, foreshadows the surrealist and politically charged narratives and music that feature in his current career. Get on board as we dig into what is so creatively fascinating about the career of Donald Glover. IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com Podcast suggestion: https://destinationcomics.com/category/animation-destination/

Regular episodes still drop on Mondays, but during this tough time we're putting out a little extra. We talk about random stuff like Robert Battinson, hand washing, Mitchell crafts, Chance the Rapper, creativity just for fun, and VAGUE announcements! Hang out with us, or don't!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.comPodcast suggestion: https://destinationcomics.com/category/fearscape/

This week, the Doctor and the Maestro talk about one of their favorite artists, David Bazan. His brutally honest songwriting is at the forefront of projects including Pedro the Lion, Headphones, Lo Tom, and his solo work. Bazan began in the Christian music market, but didn’t stay there. His work can be seen as a commentary on, and a reckoning with, the darker and more authoritarian sides of American Evangelicalism. Dig in with us! IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.comPodcast suggestion: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sacred-tension/id1268739075

This week, Doc and the Maestro talk about "The American Astronaut." It's the best black-and-white comedy-western-sci-fi rockabilly punk surrealistic musical that you'll ever see! This indie gem comes from the creative force that is Cory McAbee. He's a writer, director, producer, actor, performer, musician, composer, and visual artist. Even if you've never heard of this one, dig in with us as we talk about this ecclectic and completely unique... uh... "movie." HEY BOY! HEY BOY!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.comPodcast suggestion: https://destinationcomics.com/category/killscreen-cinema/

Regular episodes still drop on Mondays, but during this tough time we're putting out a little extra. Topics include the movie "Satanic Panic," who is Rebecca Romijn?, and will the Maestro like RPG's? Hang out with us for a bit, or don't!IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.comPodcast suggestion: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleventylife/id1178664227

What the forking shirt!? Maestro and the Doctor dig deep into The Good Place for this episode. This NBC sitcom stars Kristen Bell and older (wiser) Ted Danson. We talk about its representation of the afterlife, how moral philosophy and comedy can mix, and why it actually is important to be a good person! Spoilers: it’s because we’re all in this thing together! IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.comPodcast suggestion: https://destinationcomics.com/category/animation-destination/

This week, we’re talking about the actor/writer/director Greta Gerwig. She wrote and directed the films Lady Bird and Little Women. She is also a foundational member of the “mumblecore” film movement. Maestro and the Doc talk about why she’s so exciting as a filmmaker, what mumblecore is and why it’s interesting. Listen up, cause this episode is Hella Tight. IG: @commoncreativespodcastcommoncreativespodcast@gmail.comrockcandyrecordings.comdestinationcomics.com