CRE8Rconfidential with Bryan Tuk

For those that work in the creative industries, is "content" a dirty word? I posed this question to my readers last week and got some thought provoking responses, some of which appear in this episode. Join the newsletter community: http://bryantuk.substack.com Please support the contributors on this episode: Shawn Cav: https://shawncav.substack.com/ Jamie Dibs: https://jamiedibs.substack.com/

Chris Cummings is a drummer, educator, songwriter, producer and bandleader based in Easton, PA. While known for playing with jazz legends in the Chris Cummings Trio, he has been drummer for New York roots rock artist, Dave Goddess for the last eight years and the improv group, The Appropriation Committee, for the last four years. In addition to teaching, Chris is also a first call session drummer in the area. In 2023, Chris began releasing music as a songwriter and producer under the moniker Chris Cummings and The Way. A full album and accompanying documentary film will be released in January 2024. http://chriscummingsandtheway.com IG: @chriscummingsdrums TikTok: @chriscummingsdrummer

In this episode, Bryan Tuk discusses how First Amendment and free speech battles are being played out right in your own towns before your eyes. To subscribe to the newsletters, please visit https://bryantuk.substack.com/subscribe?

The legal landscape has shifted in favor of NCAA student athletes. The Supreme Court's recent decision in NCAA v. Alston has conclusively demolished the NCAA's anticompetitive restrictions on student athlete compensation. For more information, please visit http://tuklaw.com

There are a lot of people out there who are suffering the psychological effects of the COVID19 shutdown. In this episode, Bryan Tuk interviews Winden Rowe, therapist and author about what mental health trends she sees in society and some strategies to work through those issues. There will be more in-depth analysis in this week's newsletter, click here to join: http://bryantuk.substack.com To learn more about Winden: https://thecenterksq.com

Business systems and consumer patterns evolve over time. There can be no reasonable doubt about that. To deny that would be beyond foolish. But here is where the rubber hits the road: musicians have been more economically self destructive than other creatives. Check out our weekly newsletter here: http://bryantuk.substack.com

A new companion to the audio podcast comes to your email inbox every Thursday morning! Introducing Creative Confidential: The Newsletter. You can check it out here: http://bryantuk.substack.com

The Coronavirus Crisis has caused the unexpected and abrupt nationwide closure of many live performances and concert tours. Everyone involved in the production of these events has been hurt by the upheaval and the continuing uncertainty. In this episode, we explore the effect that the Coronavirus Crisis has had on live performers, specifically for musicians, storytellers and DJs, as well as what the crisis means for presenters of live events. Bryan Tuk will be joined by Patrick Brogan, ArtsQuest’s Chief Programming Officer and Gerard Longo, Found of Underground Music Collective. For more information on the programs discussed here, please visit: https://www.artsquest.org/athome/ https://undergroundmusiccollective.com/2020/03/17/a-list-of-artist-relief-resources-in-response-to-covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR28b9Q9tE4qmMUJOutWm7NDF9VrjzhWL1QkWO9RRCw8nkPXqHLGqQvnpZ4 https://www.facebook.com/events/502611553752192/

Once upon a time, thousands of years ago, ancient peoples began the practice of making annual promises to the gods, or perhaps their king or queen about loyalty to the throne.  That practice has endured to this day.   We have all made them: more exercise, weight loss, a focus on spirituality perhaps.  From experience, we probably all know that by the summer, if not by the spring, that those resolutions fall by the wayside.  In fact, almost 80% of such resolutions fail by February.  Read more: http://tuklaw.com/blog

Bryan, Dave and Dan breakdown the final two episodes of The Madalorian on Disney+. What went right? What didn’t? Thoughts on the entire first season, and what may be in store for Season 2. Call for writers, playwrights, storytellers and poets! If you want a chance to perform your work in front of a live audience, check this call for submissions for Rhythm & Words: A Spoken Word Event on March 22, 2020 in Kennett Square, PA. Call for Submissions Link is here: https://www.grooveksq.com/pager

Bryan, Dave & Dan breakdown Chapter 6: The Prisoner… What went right? What went wrong? Why is Bobby Elvis in space? Check out the episode to find out. You can follow the show on Twitter, IG, and FB. View us on the web at: http://cre8rconfidential.com You can follow Dan Bradley here: https://www.facebook.com/RealDanzyDanz/

Bryan and Dave are joined again by Philadelphia are comedian Dan Bradley for a look at Chapter 5 of The Mandalorian. Follow the show on FB, Instagram or Twitter. You can follow Dan Bradley right here: https://www.facebook.com/RealDanzyDanz/

Bryan and Dave are joined by Philly area comedian Dan Bradley for a deep dive into Chapter 4: Sanctuary... You can follow the show on IG, Twitter and FB Follow Dan Bradley on IG at @realdanzydanz

Bryan and David break down Chapter 3 The Mandalorian on Disney+, debating this stuff more than any two rational people should… What was The Sin? Is there too much borrowing from the Avengers? Is "complexify" a word? Listen and hear for yourself….

For New Jersey small business owners, entrepreneurs and those participating in the gig economy, life is now tougher in New Jersey. New Jersey just made life very difficult for all employers in every industry, specifically small businesses. In New Jersey, business owners can now be criminally charged and fined up to $5,000.00 per day for misclassifying workers as independent contractors. For more detail: http://bit.ly/TukLawNJBiz Visit the podcast on the web: http://cre8rconfidential.com

We go firmly into legal territory on this episode. Taylor Swift is waging a very public campaign against the company that owns many of her master recordings. Her audience seemingly is following suit. Social media is providing people a way to broadcast threats. We live in divided times. A private equity firm ends up with control of Ms. Swift’s master recordings. Analysis of the real root of this story is in this episode: the negotiation of the original licensing or production contracts and how those contracts can control the future conduct of the parties.

This week, Bryan and David break down episode 2 of The Mandalorian, what happened, and where the story may go from here. Also, what is an odd time signature? You'll see. Join the podcast's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cre8rconfidential/ You can follow the show on Twitter, IG and FB or on the web at: http://cre8rconfidential.com Presented by Tuk Law Offices http://tuklaw.com

In this episode, Bryan and David break down the first episode of The Mandalorian, which premiered on Disney+ this week. Prepare for Star Wars nerdery. To follow the show: Twitter: @CRE8Rcnfdntl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CRE8RconfidentialPodcast/ Web: http://cre8rconfidential.com Presented by Tuk Law Offices http://tuklaw.com

Estelle Tracy is a food writer and chocolate sommelier based in Kennett Square. After moving countries in 2002, the French native fell in love with the modern American food scene and she's been writing about it ever since. A seasoned blogger, she's also the author of three books, including a food survival guide for French expats in the US. She published the third version of the guide thanks to a Kickstarter campaign which raised 140% of its initial goal. Find out more at http://gumroad.com/estelletracy. You can follow the podcast on the web at http://cre8rconfidential.com or on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, FB and Twitter.

In this interview on WCHE 1520AM, Bryan discusses the release of the upcoming LP by The Bryan Tuk Complex entitled Life in High Gravity, plus the evolution of the band and the project with interviewer Donna Saul and his collaborator, Nolan Wible. To preorder your copy: go to http://bryantukcomplex.com WCHE AM audio used with permission.

Jack Maxwell is a world traveler, actor, and television presenter from Boston, MA. Jack had a very successful show on the Travel Channel, The Booze Traveler, which ran for over 60 episodes through four seasons. Suddenly, Jack’s world was upended by a diagnosis with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which he fought successfully. In the course of his cancer treatments, Jack was introduced to CBD oil, which was effective for him. That began a new inquiry into the current state of medical marijuana, and ultimately the development of a new show, The High Road with Jack Maxwell. Jack’s story is an incredible one of persistence, grit, talent and determination. You can follow Jack on @SouthieJack. Man thanks to this episode's sponsor, The Cleveland School of Cannabis. Learn more at http://csceducation.com You can learn more at http://cre8rconfidential.com

Episode 57: Angela Shelton, screenwriter, actor, director by Bryan Tuk

Alexandra Kay March is Philadelphia-based singer-song writer who cites her influences and sound somewhere where Woody Guthrie, Judy Garland and Roberta Flack meet and sing songs around the fire. Alexandra's terrific Debut EP, When the Garden Reveals Itself on Blacbird Records (Joe Nicolo) is now available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc. Alexandra was voted one of Philly's Rising Artists of 2017, and on this episode, you'll hear why. Follow CRE8Rconfidential on Twitter and Facebook. On the web: http://cre8rconfidential.com

"It represents community, partnership, collaboration."  In Pittsburgh's northside district, Al Grasso and his partners are not only building a craft brewery and tap house, they are building a community in a neighborhood not far from where they grew up.   It is, in many ways, a classic Pittsburgh story.  Kids grow up, they leave, they return and they stay for the long haul.   The founders of Allegheny City Brewing are doing the hard work, making connections with and between patrons that will endure long term.   Before we go there, this is a quick reminder that if you want to get on my mailing list, for updates about future podcast episodes, essays, or live events, just text CREATOR to 66866, and you will start to receive updates via email.  Good storytelling doesn’t happen without your support.  Please take a moment, go to my patreon site: www.patreon/bryantuk and help support the podcast.

Solo: A Star Wars Story debuted on May 25th and Bryan and Dave break the film down in detail. There are spoilers in this review, so you have been warned! Our man in Dearborn, Michigan brings his unusual level of detail to his analysis and levity ensues. Before we go there, this is a quick reminder that if you want to get on my mailing list, for updates about future podcast episodes, essays, or live events, just text CREATOR to 66866, and you will start to receive updates via email. Good storytelling doesn’t happen without your support. Please take a moment, go to my patreon site: www.patreon/bryantuk and help support the podcast. (All percussion tracks composed and performed by Bryan Tuk).

District 97 is a modern progressive rock band from Chicago that brings a lot to the table. They are currently out on tour celebrating the band’s tenth anniversary and working out new material for their upcoming fourth studio album. D97 is running a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of their next album. To support that effort (and you should!) GO HERE. Today, we get a chance to (virtually) ride in the van with the band on tour somewhere in upstate New York on their way to their next show. The D97 track you hear at the beginning and end of the episode are excerpts of Snow Country, from the band's recent album, In Vaults. Intro and Outro Solo drums performed by Bryan Tuk, engineered by Kevin Soffera at Hybrid Studios, Nazareth, PA.

Every so often it's time to spruce the joint up. Since the last episodes aired, I wrote and published a book: risk, create, change: a survival guide for startups & creators, which is now available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com. If you are interested in the content of the podcast, the book is pretty closely aligned and will aid you your professional journey. http://riskcreatechange.com Then I went and recorded some new bumpers for the show (who says you can't have a soundtrack comprised of solo drums?), we did some new voiceovers, and put everything together. Enjoy - and please tell a friend! You can the show on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Twitter, and Facebook.

This is an excerpt of Episode 17 with Jazz great Jeff "Tain" Watts. For the entire interview, please go here: http://www.creativeconfidential.net/?p=331

Jame DiBiasio is an author, a journalist, and an entrepreneur, who grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania but moved to Hong Kong in 1997 and has been in Asia since. Indy presses have published his two thrillers, GAIJIN COWGIRL and BLOODY PARADISE, as well as THE STORY OF ANGKOR, a history and guide to the famous temple monuments in Cambodia. He combines literature with a career in financial journalism. In 2000, he founded a magazine called AsianInvestor, which covers the asset-management industry, and came to oversee a small family of trade-industry publications. In 2017 he co-founded and launched an online-only news business called DigFin, which covers digital finance, a.k.a. fintech. For more information: http://jamedibiasio.com You can get all the episodes on the podcast's webpage: http://creativeconfidential.net Creative Confidential is a production of Force Ten Media and the Tuk Law Offices. http://tuklawoffices.com

A lot has happened since our last conversation (in Episode 21) with filmmaker Lee Rudnicki. Lee has taken a short film which he wrote and directed and put together team spanning Japan, the United States and Italy to produce Fleur, which is beginning to generate a lot of attention from film festivals around the United States. Lee returns to the podcast to update us on an incredibly unlikely chain of events which lead up to Fleur's release. For more information: http://fleurfilm7.com You can follow the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, IG, FB and Twitter!

Mediocrity is not Bill Childs’ friend. He refuses to be pals with “good enough.” Will never be besties with “just O.K.” And “phoning it in” is not part of his #squadlife. As a marketer and a creative, Bill believes in pushing projects as far as they can go – then pushing it a little more. He’s also someone who believes that good is the enemy of great. He is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications at Trifecta Technologies, where he’s responsible for leading the marketing team as they develop, coordinate, and implement marketing strategies and content for the Trifecta brand. Childs spent 2 years as an Art Director for Adams Outdoor Advertising and 10 years previously as a graphic designer at The Morning Call. His entire 32-year career has been focused on creative design and strategic messaging for a multitude of clients that include Coca-Cola, Coors-Light, Cars.com, Coachmen, Miller-Lite, Yuengling and Takamine Guitars to name a few. Childs lectures on creativity, marketing and design at colleges and universities throughout Pennsylvania and the region. He currently resides in Allentown with his wife and three children.

Valerie Giglio is many things: a singer, published author, and practicing attorney. At age 42, Valerie suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed on her left side. She went through extensive rehabilitation and physical therapy to learn how to walk again, and ultimately sing professionally again. This is her story. Her recent book, Singing in My Own Key: A Vocalists’ Triumph Over Stroke is available at online sellers and the audiobook version will be released in August. To visit the podcast's archives: creativeconfidential.net Follow the podcast on FaceBook and Twitter: @CreativeCnfdntl

Imagine you are on a high wire hundreds of feet in the air without a net. You’ve never felt more free or more empowered. The air is different. The breeze feels different. Everything you have experienced everyday takes on a slightly different edge. Below you there is nothing but the air and the wire. To follow on the web: http://creativeconfidential.net Be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter, and FB!

Jeffrey A. Parks is the Executive Director of the ArtsQuest Foundation, a support organization for the nonprofit arts and cultural organization ArtsQuest, based in Bethlehem, PA. Mr. Parks is also the founder and former President of ArtsQuest. Appointed to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts by Governor Tom Corbett in 2014, Parks was appointed Chair of the Council by Governor Tom Wolf in December, 2016. ArtsQuest’s mission is building community through the arts, working towards this goal by offering arts, cultural and education programs every day of the year, while serving more than 1.5 million people annually. Mr. Parks is the principal founder of Musikfest, a 10-day music festival presented by ArtsQuest that features more than 500 live musical performances on 15 stages each August. With more than one million attending, the event is one of the largest music festivals in the United States. To visit the podcast's archives: http://creativeconfidential.net Follow the podcast on FaceBook and Twitter: @CreativeCnfdntl

There is one truth I’ve learned in almost 20 years of representing small business owners. The greatest obstacle to progress in starting a creative project or business venture is the fear of failure, or the fear of non-acceptance by one’s peers. There’s fear, and then there’s fear. The former is healthy, the latter is the kind that keeps you up at night, and plagues you into paralysis when you feel isolated. Here’s another truth: all fears are not equal. In this mini-episode, I’m joined by psychologist Robert Gordon, Ph.D. We’ll talk about the difference between rational and irrational fears, what fear really represents and how it can be defeated. Keep building the future, it’s closer than you think.

Gerard Longo is fighting the good fight. Gerard founded the website Lehigh Valley Underground, which provides extensive coverage of the region's indie music scene. As the business matures, we follow Gerard through how he is building LVU in a multi platform media company, including a weekly podcast, the Quinn Spin. Please be sure to RATE and REVIEW the podcast on iTunes! To hear ALL the past episodes, visit http://creativeconfidential.net

Today’s episode is about persuasion, and how we process the world these days. We are entering into a phase in American history that’s littered with some embarrassingly bad rhetoric, and a lot of screaming at one another, when we should all be talking to one another. How we talk to one another matters. In earlier episode we talked about the words we use and what they can mean. But today this episode is about the art of persuasion… Because it is indeed an art. Follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the web at http://creativeconfidential.net Special thanks to Dan DeChellis for his permission to use “Never Satisfied” as the intro and outro music for this episode. http://dandechellis.com

Pat Petrillo is one of the hardest working men in show business. Whether he is running his band, Pat Petrillo’s NYC Big Rhythm Band, developing products like the P4 Practice Pad, or delivering private lessons through through his website http://drumstudiolive.com, Pat is constantly in motion. Pat and I discuss his playing and teaching careers, how he approaches building a business and how one has to evolve to stay relevant. Outro music is "Brooklyn Phunk" by Pat Petrillo, used with permission. To hear all the episodes, visit us on the web at http://creativeconfidential.net

In this mini-episode, we explore how much the words we use matter.  The words we use reveal who we really are and what we really think. Knowing that words matter, and how we use them says a lot about us, there are some trends that we as creators and entrepreneurs need to keep in mind. For the full scoop, check out the entire episode. Keep building the future; it’s closer than you think. Visit us on the web at http://creativeconfidential.net Special thanks to Dan DeChellis for permission to use his composition "Never Satisfied" in the outro. http://dandechellis.com

In this episode, we get a chance to talk about the evolution of culture with Jesse Rosen, the President and CEO of the League of American Orchestras. Mr. Rosen has been a leading voice for change, empowering the League’s more than 2,000 member organizations and individuals with knowledge and perspective to navigate their own paths through a rapidly changing environment. Under Mr. Rosen’s leadership, the League has advocated for orchestras’ reinvigorated and deeper engagement with community; greater discipline and understanding of fiscal health; increased use of data to inform decision-making; and widespread engagement with composers. He has increased the League’s impact by building partnerships with organizations such as New Music USA, Board Source, the Thornton School of Music at USC, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, and has given voice to America’s orchestras through his Huffington Post blog, Symphony magazine column, national media interviews, and international appearances. To hear all the episodes in the archives, visit http://creativeconfidential.net Keep Building the Future.

Sometimes the pathway to get to where you want to go isn’t easy. Actually, often it is not easy.  The path can be a treacherous one with risks at every turn.  Sometimes you have an idea.  Sometimes the idea has you, and that is the beginning of a journey.  Please be sure to rate and review us on iTunes here: http://apple.co/2fMpWex For all episodes, visit us on the web: http://creativeconfidential.net Outro music: "Never Satisfied" By Dan DeChellis. http://dandechellis.com Used with permission. Content (c) Bryan Tuk 2017. All rights reserved.

A few words about building your future, and time, and life. If you are sufficiently intense when you apply yourself to your work, you will never have an unfinished project. Be sure to rate and review the podcast in iTunes here: apple.co/2fMpWex For more content, visit the podcast on the web at http://creativeconfidential.net Stay determined. Build the future.

In this Bonus episode, another audience question is asked and answered, and we talk about the Star Wars Universe a bit, and how CGI characters are going to become more and more prevalent. Be sure to rate and review the podcast in iTunes here: http://apple.co/2fMpWex For more content, visit the podcast on the web at http://creativeconfidential.net Special thanks to Slice of Lime Photography: www.sliceoflimephotography.com/ More special thanks to Dan DeChellis for permission to use his track "Never Satisfied", which you should go buy here: http://www.dandechellis.com Stay determined. Build the future.

Jason Harper has the job that every kid dreams of: traveling around the world driving fast and exotic cars. A writer, journalist, producer and a TV personality, Jason focuses on the intersection between automobiles and lifestyle. He has hosted a show for The Travel Channel, and written about cars for publications including Bloomberg News, Time Magazine, Automobile Magazine and Verge.com. Jason is currently a contributing editor at Road & Track magazine. TO SUBSCRIBE: http://apple.co/1TyyLqe Please rate and review the podcast on iTunes! For more information: http://creativeconfidential.net

Mac Smith was born into a family of tuba players in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents and older siblings exposed him to films that were a bit mature for his age, and a wide variety of musical styles. Mac experimented with video cameras, and picture editing throughout his childhood. He went off to Los Angeles at age 17 to take the Summer Production Workshop at USC Film School, and then made his home in Iowa City at the University of Iowa. Mac marched in the sousaphone section of the Hawkeye Marching Band, and studied film at Iowa. During his time in Iowa City, Mac decided to audition for the Madison Scouts drum & bugle corps in Madison, Wisconsin. He marched as a contra player for only one year due to age eligibility in 1995. Mac has worked on post production sound for over 75 films (“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”, “The Birth of a Nation”, “Toy Story 3”, “Tron Legacy”, “Rango”) and has been nominated for 10 Golden Reel awards (Motion Picture Sound Editing). In 2011, Mac and Tom Tollefsen started developing the concept of a documentary film that focuses on the drum corps activity that they wanted to direct and produce. The film, “Scouts Honor: Inside a Marching Brotherhood" screened at four film festivals from 2014 to 2015 and took home 3 awards. The film will be released on iTunes November 8th. Mac enjoys living in the Bay Area with his wife Ashley, his son Admiral, and daughter Maven. For more information: http://www.scoutshonormovie.com

In this bonus episode, Bryan answers audience questions about building arts & creative businesses. If you want YOUR questions answered, email them to Bryan at bryan@creativeconfidential.net OR record yourself asking the question on your smartphone (audio or video is fine), and email the file for inclusion in the next bonus episode. If you enjoy the podcast, please RATE and REVIEW the podcast on iTunes, it really helps to keep the show's visibility. To support the podcast, please visit https://www.patreon.com/bryantuk and pledge a subscription amount. To support the show: http://patreon.com/bryantuk Stay Creative. Stay Tuned.

David Cain is a writer based in Winnipeg, Canada and the author of Raptitude.com (http://raptitude.com), which provides readers with a street-level look at the human experience. David transitioned from working in the surveying and engineering field to writing and blogging full time. David's work has been featured in The Huffington Post and Businessinsider.com. David shares his story with us. Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes. To support the podcast, please make a donation here: http://www.creativeconfidential.net/?page_id=10 Stay tuned. Stay creative.

In this bonus episode, Bryan answers listener questions about the arts, startups and nonprofit law issues. If you want to have YOUR question answered, record your question on your voice memo app, and email it to bryan@creativeconfidential.net. If you enjoy CREATIVE CONFIDENTIAL, please RATE and REVIEW the podcast on iTunes - it really helps our visibility. To support the podcast, please visit https://www.patreon.com/bryantuk and pledge a subscription amount. Help keep this show commercial free. Twitter: @CreativeCnfdntl IG: @bryantuk We'll be back with more long form interviews soon, there's a few great ones teed up! Thank you so much for listening.

Shelley Brown took an indirect route to where she is today, serving as the President and CEO of the State Theatre for the Arts in Easton, PA. The State Theater (http://statetheatre.org) has hosted performers of all kinds for over 90 years and is still going strong. Shelley talks about the challenges she faces as an arts CEO, and her career path that included stops as a parole officer, a flirtation with law school, and a career as a TV producer. Please remember to RATE and SUBSCRIBE to Creative Confidential on iTunes. You can follow the podcast on: Twitter: @CreativeCnfdntl Instagram: @bryantuk FB: @CreativeConfidential Web: http://creativeconfidential.net

Opera Philadelphia (http://www.operaphila.org/) is one of the premier arts organizations in the United States. David B. Devan discusses leadership in the arts world, Opera Philadelphia's 2017 season including the upcoming O17 opera festival, and many other topics in a wide ranging interview. Please remember to RATE and SUBSCRIBE to Creative Confidential on iTunes. You can follow the podcast on: Twitter: @CreativeCnfdntl Instagram: @bryantuk Facebook: @creativeconfidential Web: http://www.creativeconfidential.net

Slingshot Dakota is a unique indie rock band comprised of two incredible musicians: Carly Comando (keyboards & vocals) and Tom Patterson (drums). The band has been working hard for over ten years and tours nationally. Their most recent album, Break, was released in March 2016, at which time they performed at SXSW festival. Rolling Stone magazine named the band one of 10 indie bands to watch in 2016. Carly and Tom share their views on creative work and how they approach their craft. Think. Create. Live. Please help support the podcast with a $5 per month subscription: http://www.creativeconfidential.net/?page_id=10 Please follow us on: Twitter @CreativeCnfdntl Instagram @BryanTuk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/creativeconfidential Website http://creativeconfidential.net