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Host Matt Rodin sits with creative people to find out where they’re at, today, in the journey of becoming who they are. What unfolds are often inspiring, transcendental, and candid conversations about the reality of being a growing artist.
Episodes

Harry Turner
Harry Turner, filmmaker and conservationist, sits down for a heartfelt conversation about the relationship between us and nature, mental health, and the power of the jungle. This episode was recorded in mid-February 2023. ‘Wildcat’ tells the story of Harry, a veteran suffering from depression and PTSD who enters ...

Leo Reich
Leo Reich, queer comedian/writer and sardonically self-referential member of Gen-Z, sits down for a conversation about not being funny, self-promotion, and straight people. When this was released, Leo had just closed his solo show LITERALLY...WHO CARES Off-Broadway. Leo Reich is a comedian and writer - his smash debut ...

James T. Lane
James T. Lane, saintly song and dance man and beacon of light, sits down for a conversation about the divine nature of creativity, addiction, recovery, showing up when it's hard, letting go of perfection, and making space for grace. When this was recorded and released, James was starring ...

J. Harrison Ghee
J. Harrison Ghee, minister of love and transcendent triple thread, sits down for an inspiring conversation about intention, purpose, love, and how each of us can free ourselves so that we can truly see ourselves. When this was recorded and released, J. was starring as Jerry/Daphne in SOME ...

Constantine Rousouli & Carrie St. Louis
Constantine Rousouli and Carrie St. Louis, TITANIQUE's Jack and Rose, sit down for a kooky crazy candid conversation about creating your own work, friendship, and building a life you love. This episode was recorded in January of 2023, while Constantine and Carrie were playing Jack and Rose, respectively, ...

Arty Froushan
Arty Froushan, an actor and truly gentle man, sits down for a conversation about craft, identity, discipline, the definition of "artist", and this podcast. When this was recorded, Arty was in the midst of the Broadway run of Tom Stoppard's LEOPOLDSTADT. British Iranian actor Arty stars as 'Jonah' ...