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Andy J. Pizza

A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative Journey

Transform your creative potential into reality by making your creativity a practice. A “creative discipline” can feel like an oxymoron. Creativity is about doing something new. Discipline is about doing something consistently. The aim of this podcast is to help you strike that elusive balance. 

Each week, New York Times Bestselling Author Illustrator Andy J. Pizza shares everything he’s learning about building a thriving creative practice. Through solo episodes and interviews with top-tier creatives, Pizza brings you the strategies and stories that you need week in and week out to keep your inner critic at bay, bust through creative blocks and stay creatively pepped to the max!!

Learn more: creativepeptalk.com
Check out the host: andyjpizza.com

Creative Pep Talk

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The chaotic changes we are currently experiencing are truly unreal. Tech. Platforms. Politics. Economy. It’s an upheaval. It’s very easy to slip into a full on panic when looking into your creative future. In this episode I want to share something that helped me find hope in this new ever changing landscape, and more than just hope, real creative career growth too!

SHOW NOTES:

Creative Pep Talk on YouTubeYouTube.com/creativepeptalk

Creative Pep Talk on Substackandyjpizza.substack.com

Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

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518 - The Hope I Found in This Rapidly Changing Creative Landscape

Check Out the rest of the Ghost Frame series:Ghost Frame on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghost-frame/id1814128797

Ghost Frame on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4dpUSAANUNsukVTMbkuEDC?si=1cbe0dba190045c5

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This week we are featuring an episode of the “Ghost Frame” podcast by animator / illustrator / director Sarah Beth Morgan. This 5 part narrative non-fiction series is about the rapid flux in the creative industry and navigating transitions as a creative person.

I think we can all relate and I got so much from the series I wanted to share it with all of you! Hope you love it! Here’s a little more about the series:

“The animation podcast that's… not really about animation. Ghost Frame is a narrative nonfiction podcast exploring the creative industry through storytelling, sound-rich scenes, and personal reflection—all framed by one creator’s career crossroads.”

ALSO Patreon and Substack supporters will have access to a BTS conversation between Sarah Beth and I about the series, so be sure to check that out:andyjpizza.substack.compatreon.com/creativepeptalk

 

SHOW NOTES:

Sarah Beth Morganhttps://www.sarahbethmorgan.com

Ghost Frame on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghost-frame/id1814128797

Ghost Frame on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4dpUSAANUNsukVTMbkuEDC?si=1cbe0dba190045c5

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CPT Presents: The Ghost Frame Podcast Episode 1 "The Endless Hallway"

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WHOA! Loved this conversation SO MUCH! There’s so much to go at here and I could have spoke with Yowei for twice as long. Hope to have her back sometime.

Yowei Shaw is an “emotional investigative journalist” and the creator of the really really great “Proxy” podcast.

We talk:

1 How owning the success of failure of your creative project can be really energizing

2 How to see the opportunity in the constraints of your obstacle

3 The tricky line between art and therapy

4 SO MUCH MORE! You’re gonna love it!

SHOW NOTES:

Yowei Shawhttps://www.yoweishaw.com

Proxy Podcast https://www.proxypodcast.com

Invisibilia Podcasthttps://www.npr.org/podcasts/510307/invisibilia

Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

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517 - How to Turn Business Pressures into a Fun Creative Project with Yowei Shaw

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I used to think I didn’t have ideas. I would hear other artists talk about how an idea presented to them and think “oh that never happens to me, I must not have ideas!”

But over time, I’ve come to realize that ideas present in different ways to everyone. That’s what makes them unique.

In this chat I talk with cartoonist Grant Snider. He has LOADS of great ideas and we get into how to recognize an idea when it comes up. We also talk managing his two roles, one being a cartoonist and the other being a part time orthodontist. This balance actually seems to suit him well and I think there’s a lot to take away from this conversation for all of us juggling lots of things!

SHOW NOTES:

Grant Sniderhttps://www.grantsnider.comhttps://incidentalcomics.substack.com

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

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516 - How to Recognize Your Ideas, Juggling Different Roles and More with Cartoonist Grant Snider

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Social media has become a very difficult space for artists and lots of folks are looking for other places to share their work.

Before we all bail, there are a few things to consider. This episode identifies 3 essential needs we have been attempting to satisfy with social media, so that we can be clear on what it is we’re leaving and how we may go about finding these things elsewhere if necessary.

SHOW NOTES:

Chief Audience Officerhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-audience-officer/id1534942246

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

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515 - Want to Quit Social Media? 3 Essential Considerations for Any Creative Practice

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You know those people who are SO FREE and CREATIVE that spending time with them just opens you up and makes you want to be more authentic and creative yourself?

Eliza Kinkz is a human like that.

If you need some of that, THIS EPISODE HAS GOT YOU COVERED!

We talk:

PROCESS TIPS: How to keep the FUN, FLOW, and LIFE in your process so that you LOVE IT and your work feels ALIVE! Eliza’s process is SO INSPIRING.

KNOWING YOUR AUDIENCE: Eliza has an amazing tactic and story about how she stays connected to her target audience as a kids book creator.

AND SO MUCH MORE! ELIZA IS JUST A HOOT! ENJOY!

SHOW NOTES:Elizakinkz.comhttps://elizakinkz.substack.comMISTACO

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

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514 - Tap Your Mood, Connect to Your Target Audience & Fun and Flow Process Inspo with Eliza Kinkz

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---You know that in order to make progress you have to show up in a disciplined way or have good creative habits, but no matter how hard you try, you always end up throwing in the towel.

If that’s you, listen to this episode! Let’s talk CREATIVE DISCIPLINE!

SHOW NOTES:

Atomic Habitshttps://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
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513 - Why Creatives Have to Build Habits Differently and How to Do It

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How does it feel to be on the path to realizing your creative potential? Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD wrote the book on it and has the research to back it up!! 

Listen to this episode if you:

Struggle to follow throughConstantly abandon projectsDon’t feel like your portfolio reflects your potentialNeed more tenacity and motivation!

SHOW NOTES:

Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhDWebsite / Book: https://www.zorana-ivcevic-pringle.com/Substack newsletter: https://creativitydecision.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zorana-ivcevic-pringle/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/z-i-pringle.bsky.socialTwitter: https://x.com/ZoranaPsychFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoranaIvcevicPringle

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

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512 - The Science of Realizing Creative Potential with Yale Researcher Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, PhD

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Listen to this if you are feeling overwhelmed, struggling to focus and unable to find the fuel you need to show up.

There’s a cliche that says artists are depressive types, and although this isn’t completely unfounded, this disposition creates a powerful opportunity that you may be missing!

SHOW NOTES:

Andre 3000 on Broken Recordhttps://youtu.be/LjHcHTJ8D5k?si=KLoYwQMotdWJxHQj

Past Liveshttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt13238346/

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com

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511 - A Message for Sensitive Creatives Who Are Struggling Right Now

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This episode is for you if you:

1 - Struggle to be productive like a “normal” human2 - Want to make your work more YOU3 - You want to get looser and have more fun in your work4 - Are interested in storytelling / picture books

THIS WAS A PHENOMENALLY FUN AND INSIGHTFUL CHAT with picture book legend Bob Shea!

SHOW NOTES:

Bob Sheahttps://www.bobshea.com

Bearsuit Turtlehttps://store.abramsbooks.com/products/bearsuit-turtle-makes-a-friend

Chez Bobhttps://www.bobshea.com/books/chez-bob

Lane Smithhttps://www.lanesmithbooks.com

Stinky Cheese Manhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stinky_Cheese_Man_and_Other_Fairly_Stupid_Tales

Genesight Medication Testinghttps://genesight.com

Co-Writing / Editing: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.com
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510 - Remember How to Have Fun and Get Loose, ADHD / Being You, Storytelling, Ignoring the Industry & More with Picture Book Maker Bob Shea

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SHOW NOTES
Transcripts available on the Creative Pep Talk episode!
Sign up to the newsletter and receive a FREE copy of The Creative Career Path e-book! https://www.creativepeptalk.com/path
Meera’s Substack
Meera’s Website
Meera’s illustration on Instagram mentioned around 18min.
CALL TO ADVENTURE
Flip the script.
Be mindful the next time you create something and come at it from the opposite end.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can support Creative Pep Talk and my creative practice on Patreon (patreon.com/creativepeptalk) or Substack (andyjpizza.substack.com). Either membership provides you access to our monthly Creative Pep Rally Zoom calls, tentatively planned for the last Monday of each month!
You can also support the show by getting merch in our online shop: creativepeptalk.etsy.com
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438 - Something that's a Quick Fix to Overcome a Creative Rut + More with Meera Lee Patel

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