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Rock DocsGrateful Dawg with Brian Weinstein of Attendance BiasToday's episode is about "Grateful Dawg" (Gillian Grisman, 2000), which chronicles the friendship and artistic collaboration between Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. Our Very Special Guest is Brian Weinsten of the podcast Attendance Bias. Brian was nice enough to have us on his show and we're returning the favor. Grateful Dawg is very much a family affair - the director's father is David Grisman, other family members appear in the show, and it features cinematography by Justin Kreutzmann, son of Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann. Garcia and Grisman connected in the 60's around the...
2023-08-011h 12
Rock DocsGimme Danger - Iggy & the Stooges with Dan KochToday's episode is about "Gimme Danger" (Jim Jarmusch, 2016), which is about Iggy & the Stooges. It's a rags-to-more rags story. We are all at least halfway to Jarmusch-heads. And of course we all love Iggy & the Stooges. If you care about punk rock, or any kind of rock, or music, or just watching Iggy, an extremly articulate and thoughtful person, discussing the fascinating events of his life while surrounded by his laundry, this is the movie for you. Plus: Iggy roasts "Marrakesh Express"! Ron Asheton's phone call with Moe Howard! Mike Watt! And were the Stooges...
2023-07-041h 29
Rock Docs20,000 Days on Earth - Nick Cave - with Adam Scott GlasspoolToday's episode is about "20,000 Days on Earth" (Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, 2014), which is about Nick Cave. Is this even a documentary at all? It's sort of a semi-fictionalized day in the life in which we follow Nick as he records some music, performs live, visits his therapist, hangs out with friends including Warren Ellis, Kylie Minogue, and Ray Winstone, among others, delivers some monologues, and generally looks and acts super cool, depending on your tolerance for Nick Cave doing those kinds of things. Our Very Special Guest is Brighton's own Adam Scott Glasspool of the "What Is Music?" podcast ab...
2023-06-201h 05
Rock DocsFather's Day Special - The Muppets Mayhem with Callum Keatts and Miles LizerbramToday's special Father's Day episode is about "The Muppets Mayhem", a Disney TV series about Dr. Teeth and Electric Mayhem. Our Very Special Guests are our kids, Callum Keatts (age 5) and Miles Lizerbram (age 6). Please...enjoy?...this Father's Day treat. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled serious grownup stuff in a few days. Rock Docs is a Treble Media Podcast hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt
2023-06-1808 min
Rock DocsClassic Albums: Steely Dan: Aja with Alex Pappademas and Joan LeMayToday's episode is about "Classic Albums: Steely Dan: Aja" (Alan Lewens, 1999). Part of the "Classic Albums" series, this film explores Steely Dan's best-known and best-selling album. Our Very Special Guests are Alex Pappademas and Joan LeMay, the author and illustrator of "Quantum Criminals: Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan" - buy it! It's great! Topics discussed include The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Steely Dan), Donald Fagen's horrible pencil moustache, Donald and Walt's evident glee at owning all of the publishing for the Lord Tariq a...
2023-06-061h 11
Rock DocsTina Turner In MemoriamThis is a rerun of our 2021 episode about the Tina Turner documentary. RIP Tina, we love you. Today's documentary is TINA, released on HBO Max in 2021, directed by Daniel Lindsay & T. J. Martin. An examination of Tina Turner's life story, including her troubled childhood, her more than troubled marriage to Ike Turner, and her 80's pop triumph. Plus: covers that are better than the originals, soul singers covering the Beatles, and more. Rock Docs is a Treble Media Podcast hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod
2023-05-241h 03
Rock DocsI Am Trying to Break Your Heart: A Film About Wilco with Hannah SeidlitzToday's episode is about "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart: A Film About Wilco" (Sam Jones, 2002). Widely considered one of the all-time greatest music documentaries, the film follows the band through the making of their breakthrough album "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot", the unstable relationship between lead singer/songwriter Jeff Tweedy and multi-instrumentalist Jay Bennett, and the legendary tale of the album being rejected by their record label only to be issued by another label under the same corporate umbrella. Check out our interview with the director of this film, Sam Jones, elsewhere in the podcast feed. Great...
2023-05-231h 18
Rock DocsJason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed with Steven WoodsToday's episode is about "Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed" (Sam Jones, 2023). The documentary covers the recording and release of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's album "Reunions", including Jason's marital discord with his wife and bandmate Amanda Pearl Shires and how Covid affected their family and the album's release. Also, it's the return of Rock Docs fave Music Box. Check out our interview with the director of this film, Sam Jones, eleswhere in the podcast feed. Great guy, great conversation. Our Very Special Guest is Isbell superfan Steven Woods. Rock...
2023-05-091h 18
Rock DocsLittle Richard: I Am EverythingRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries A Treble Media Podcast Today's documentary is Little Richard: I Am Everything, released in 2023, directed by Lisa Cortes. The movie explores Little Richard's origins and the ups and downs of his career and his life, with a focus on his status as a groundbreaking queer icon and "the architect of rock and roll". Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Rock Docs is a Treble Media podcast. Treble is a fully independent media outlet devoted to music. You can...
2023-04-251h 17
Rock DocsSam Jones, Director of Isbell and Wilco DocumentariesRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries A Treble Media Podcast Today's episode is a bonus - an interview with our Very Special Guest, Sam Jones, the director of several films including "Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed", "I Am Trying to Break Your Heart", and "Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off". Sam was incredibly generous with his time, sharing his insights and stories about the making of classic rock docs (and one of our favorite "rock docs that's not a rock doc"). How did he get Jason Isbell...
2023-04-201h 05
Rock DocsCrossfire Hurricane (Rolling Stones) with Dan JasperToday's episode is about "Crossfire Hurricane" (Brett Morgen, 2012). The documentary covers the career of the Rolling Stones from their beginnings until the late 70s. Our Very Special Guest is Dan Jasper of the fantastic Mad Men podcast They Coined It. Rock Docs is a Treble Media Podcast hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt
2023-04-111h 15
Rock DocsDepeche Mode 101 with David RosenToday's episode is about "Depeche Mode 101" (D.A. Pennebaker, David Dawkins, Chris Hegedus, 1989). It's about the band Depeche Mode as they play the final concert of the Music for the Masses tour in the Rose Bowl - and about a group of teenage fans on a bus across the country headed for the concert. Our Very Special Guest is David Rosen of the podcast Piecing It Together. Rock Docs is a Treble Media Podcast hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C...
2023-03-281h 12
Rock DocsMeet Me in the BathroomRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries A Treble Media Podcast Today's documentary is Meet Me in the Bathroom, released in 2022, directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace. Meet Me in the Bathroom is about the early 2000s New York rock revival, featuring The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, LCD Soundsystem, Interpol, Moldy Peaches, TV on the Radio, and The Rapture. We love those bands! Did we love the movie? Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Rock Docs is a Treble Media podcast. Treble is a...
2023-03-141h 12
Rock DocsGarth Brooks: The Road I'm On - Nick's Picks Vol. 2Welcome to Nick's Pick's Vol. 2, in which we invite our Very Special Guest and returning champion Nick McCann on to discuss any documentary he chooses. Today's documentary is Garth Brooks: The Road I’m On, released in 2019, directed by Al Szymanski. This doc is a two-parter from the A&E Biography series. We all went into this episode not knowing that much about Garth Brooks and boy did we learn some life lessons. Garth is maybe the most interesting character we've encountered in the Rock Docs journey so far. Don't sleep on this one, folks!...
2023-02-281h 33
Rock DocsWithout Getting Killed or Caught (Guy Clark) with Tyler Jordan of Good LooksToday's episode is about "Without Getting Killed or Caught" (Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield, 2020). It's about the Texas singer-songwriter Guy Clark and his relationships with his wife, Susanna Clark, and his best friend, Townes Van Zandt. Our Very Special Guest is Tyler Jordan of the fantastic Texas rock band Good Looks. Check out their songs "Almost Automatic" and "Bummer Year", featured in this episode. Oh and there was an audio issue so Andy's sound wasn't recorded, oops. Good episode anyway though! Rock Docs is hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter...
2023-02-1448 min
Rock DocsWings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run with RJ BeeToday's episode is about "Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run" (Thom Zimny, 2005). It's about, of course, the making of Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Our Very Special Guest is RJ Bee, co-founder of Osiris Media, which brings you many fine podcasts. Check them out! Rock Docs is hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt
2023-01-311h 14
Rock DocsThey Might Be Giants - Gigantic! A Tale of Two Johns with Dennis PerkinsToday's episode is about "Gigantic! A Tale of Two Johns" (AJ Schnack, 2002). It's about They Might Be Giants. Our Very Special Guest is Dennis Perkins, music writer and the man who wrote "The best music documentaries of all time". Rock Docs is hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt
2023-01-171h 10
Rock DocsMichael Des Barres - Who Do You Want Me To Be?Today we're joined by Michael Des Barres, who is the 26th Marquis Des Barres if you're keeping track. He's the subject of the documentary "Who Do You Want Me To Be?" (J. Elvis Weinstein, 2020). There's no simple way to sum up Michael's wild and eventful life, but here's a start: the son of a junkie aristocrat and a schizophrenic showgirl becomes a master of reinvention on a 50+ year journey through rock and roll, TV, and movies. As you'll hear, Michael is an open book and was nice enough to come on and share tons of...
2023-01-0356 min
Rock DocsWe Are Twisted Sister with Jake Longstreth Today's episode is about "We Are Twisted Sister" (Andrew Horn, 2014). It's about the rise - just the rise, none of the stuff after the rise - of the pioneering shock rock hair metal band Twisted Sister. Our guest is American painter, Mountain Brews and Richard Pictures band member, and Internet Radio Show host Jake Longstreth. File this movie under "way, way better than you thought it was going to be". Rock Docs is hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C. Winters...
2022-12-201h 18
Rock DocsMoonage Daydream (David Bowie)Rock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is Moonage Daydream, released in 2022, directed by Brett Morgen. Moonage Daydream is about David Bowie. It was released with the approval of the estate of Bowie, although Morgen was given final cut. The audio was mixed by Bowie's longtime producer and collaborator Tony Visconti. Befitting its subject, it stands out from most of the more conventional rock docs. Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod
2022-12-061h 01
Rock DocsThe Last Waltz with Tyrell Lisson of The Band: A HistoryYou may have heard of today's documentary, The Last Waltz, featuring The Band. The documentary was directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 1978. For this episode we are joined by Very Special Guest Tyrell Lisson of the podcast The Band: A History. Tyrell is the official (unofficial) world's expert on The Band and he has lots of insight to share with us. So - does The Last Waltz deserve its place as possibly the most highly rated rock doc of all time? How do the various superstar guests (Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, our...
2022-11-221h 30
Rock DocsJon Wurster!Today's episode isn't about a specific documentary - instead, we're joined by Very Special Guest Jon Wurster to discuss some of his favorite music documentaries. Jon Wurster plays drums for Superchunk, The Mountain Goats, and Bob Mould (how did we forget to mention Bob Mould?), and has also played with artists as varied as (deep breath) Bob Dylan, R.E.M., Robert Pollard, Katie Perry, Charlie Daniels, Jay Farrar, The New Pornographers, Rocket From the Crypt, Ben Gibbard, and more! And he's also known for The Best Show with his comedy pal Tom Scharpling. And...
2022-11-0841 min
Rock DocsThis Is GWARWelcome to the final episode in our unofficial, unplanned Halloween episodes. Today's episode features Very Special Guest Ryan Bradford. Check out his Substack at https://awkwardsd.substack.com/ Today's documentary is This Is GWAR, released in 2022, directed by Scott Barber. GWAR is an art collective/metal/punk band of disgusting, blasphemous alien barbarians who have come to the worst planet in the universe: Earth. The movie tells the story of this longstanding project, with a few moments of victory mixed with an unbelievable amout of pain, struggle, and interpersonal conflict. And yet the movie becomes...
2022-10-251h 09
Rock DocsA Band Called DeathRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is A Band Called Death, released in 2012, directed by Mark Christopher Covino and Jeff Howlett. Death was a band created by three black teenage brothers in Detroit in the 1970s. Some say they invented punk. They were completely ignored, and then were rediscovered 30 years later...but only after a family tragedy would make the resulting embrace of the band bittersweet. Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod
2022-10-181h 06
Rock DocsSome Kind of Monster - Nick's Picks Vol. 1Welcome to Nick's Pick's Vol. 1, in which we invite our Very Special Guest and returning champion Nick McCann on to discuss any documentary he chooses. Today's documentary is Some Kind of Monster, about Metallica, released in 2004, directed by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky. If you are at all interested in music documentaries, you've probably seen this one, or it's at least on your radar. We go on an emotional journey with Metallica as they deal with the departure of bassist Jason Newsted, spend a whole lot of time with "performance enhancement coach" Phil Towle, record...
2022-10-111h 30
Rock DocsUrgh! A Music War + Gaga: Five Foot Two with Annie ZaleskiIt's our first two-fer episode. Today we discuss "Urgh! A Music War", a film that showcases 30+ new wave/postpunk era acts in concert, directed by Derek Burbidge and released in 1981. This is a cult favorite with loads of great stuff, and unlike any other films that we've discussed on the show. We get into some of the featured artists, including The Police, XTC, The Go-Gos, John Cooper Clarke, Gary Numan, Klaus Nomi, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, and many more. Plus: "Gaga: Five Foot Two", an authorized Lady Gaga documentary, directed by Chris Moukarbel, released on Netflix...
2022-10-0452 min
Rock DocsPearl Jam Twenty with Steve HydenToday's documentary is Pearl Jam Twenty. The documentary was directed by Cameron Crowe (director of Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire, Say Anything, and, relevant to today's episode, Singles) and released in 2011. For this episode we are joined by Very Special Guest Steven Hyden, author of the fantastic recent book "Long Road: Pearl Jam and the Soundtrack of a Generation". Steven is the author of several other excellent books about music, he writes a regular music column at Uproxx, and he is the co-host of Indiecast. How does it do it all? Who knows, but we're happy that he...
2022-09-271h 25Rock DocsThe Other One The Long Strange Trip of Bob WeirRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is The Other One: The Long Strange Trip of Bob Weir, released in 2014, directed by Mike Fleiss. It's available to stream on Netflix. This one, about the Grateful Dead's rhythm guitar player, is right in our wheelhouse. Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod
2022-09-201h 22Rock DocsRandy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar IconRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon, released on Amazon Prime in 2022, directed by Andre Relis. Randy Rhoads was a guitar innovator who co-founded Quiet Riot and went on to play with Ozzy Osbourne, co-writing hits such as "Crazy Train". He died tragically at age 25 in a plane crash in 1982. We take a look at this tribute to Randy and explore topics such as 70s and 80s rock festival lineups, the lost world of local guitar heroes, Randy's rivalry with Eddie Van Halen...
2022-09-131h 03Rock DocsTrainwreck: Woodstock 99Rock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is Trainwreck: Woodstock 99, released on Netflix in 2022, directed by Jamie Crawford. This is not to be confused with the other Woodstock 99 documentary, "Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage", which came out on HBO Max in 2021. Or any future Woodstock 99 documentaries which are yet to be released. OK, let's do some comparing & contrasting! And discuss whether this is a rock doc at all, and if not, why are we even talking about it? Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod
2022-09-061h 08Rock DocsRerun: Woodstock 99: Peace, Love, and Rage PLUS Interview with Director Garrett PriceThis episode is a rerun of our 2021 review of "Woodstock 99: Peace, Love and Rage" (on HBO Max) + our interview with director Garrett Price. Stay tuned for our upcoming episode on Netflix's Woodstock 99 documentary. Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt
2022-08-301h 32Rock DocsRerun - Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called QuestThis episode was initially released on November 16, 2021 Rock Docs: A Podcast About Movies About Music Today's documentary is Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, released in 2021, directed by Michael Rapaport. Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt
2022-08-231h 05Rock DocsBlack Flag, SST, and Reality 86'd with Jim RulandToday's documentary is Reality 86'd, about Black Flag's final tour, in 1986, with the bands Painted Willie and Gone. The documentary was directed by David Markey and released in 1991. It's not officially avaiable at the moment, but in theory we have heard of people tracking it down on YouTube and Vimeo. For this episode we are joined by Very Special Guest Jim Ruland, author of the fantastic recent book about the history of SST records, "Corporate Rock Sucks: The Rise & Fall of SST Records". Read the book! It's great! Rock Docs is hosted by David Lizerbram...
2022-08-091h 01Rock DocsMad Men with The Cue SheetRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's episode of Rock Docs is actually an episode of the podcast The Cue Sheet, hosted by former Rock Docs Very Special Guests: Candice Renee and Jeff Terich of the band Blood Ponies, the music website Treble, and much more. The Cue Sheet is a podcast about TV music, and they had us on to discuss Mad Men. And they were nice enough to let us share the episode on our feed. Enjoy! Rock Docs is hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod
2022-08-0257 minRock DocsElvis Presley - The SearcherRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is Elvis Presley: The Searcher, released in 2018, directed by Thom Zimny. It's a 2-part documentary that covers Elvis from birth to death, so we had a lot to say about it. Available on HBO+. It's good! Elvis rocks! Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod
2022-07-261h 28Rock DocsJokermen on Bob Dylan Both Ends of the Rainbow 1978 - 1989Rock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is "Bob Dylan: Both Ends of the Rainbow 1978 - 1989" aka "Bob Dylan: Under Review 1978-1989", released in 2008. There is no credited director for reasons that may become clear as you listen to the show. For this episode we are joined by Very Special Guests Ian and Evan of "Jokermen", which was formerly a podcast about the mid-to-late career works of Bob Dylan and is now your spirit guide to Lou Reed, John Cale, and the Velvet Underground. Check them out at Twitter @JokermenPodcast and listen to...
2022-07-191h 15Rock DocsRerun - Hype! with Candice Renee and Jeff TerichOriginally Aired December 7, 2021 Rock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is Hype!, released in 1996, directed by Doug Pray. For this episode we are joined by some Very Special Guests: Candice Renee and Jeff Terich of the band Blood Ponies, the music website Treble, the podcast The Cue Sheet, and much more. Hype! describes the rise, and, to a lesser extent, fall of the Seattle grunge music/lifestyle scene in the 1980s and early 90s. The documentary features interviews and live performances from superstars Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, as well...
2022-07-121h 09Rock DocsThe Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken HeartRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart, released in 2020, directed by Frank Marshall. This documentary is an all-timer. At times thrilling, occasionally heartbreaking. Great talking heads, and a classic Rock Doc villain. Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod
2022-06-281h 12Rock DocsThe Sparks BrothersRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is The Sparks Brothers, released in 2021, directed by Edgar Wright. Who are Sparks? Are they brothers? Where are they from? What is their deal? Which talking head fails to compy with the dress code? All this and more today on Rock Docs. Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod
2022-06-211h 01Rock DocsLinda Ronstadt: The Sound of My VoiceRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, released in 2019, directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman. Does this doc stand on its own, or is it merely another entry in the History of the Eagles Cinematic Universe? Plus: an update on a question raised in the Festival Express episode, and some chat about the upcoming Creedence Clearwater Revival doc. Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram
2022-06-141h 08Rock DocsHey Jude, Get Back with James CampionRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries We're joined by Very Special Guest James Campion, author of Take a Sad Song: The Emotional Currency of "Hey Jude". We discuss his book about "Hey Jude" and the influence that the song had on the "Let It Be" sessions that led to Get Back. James shares his insights after talking to songwriters, musicologists, and even Michael Lindsay-Hogg himself about this era of the Beatles' career. Plus we talk about our mutual love of rock docs and James puts on the spot to reveal our favorite Beatles documentaries (other than Get Back, of...
2022-06-0753 minRock DocsSummer of Soul Special with Oscar Winning Producer Joseph PatelRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's Very Special Guest is Joseph Patel, the Oscar and Emmy-winnning Producer of Summer of Soul. Follow him on Twitter @jazzbeezy Joseph tells us about how Summer of Soul came to be, how Questlove was brought on and how they determined what shape the movie would take, how they went about finding so many great interview subjects, and what's next, including an upcoming documentary about Sly Stone. Summer of Soul was released in 2021 and was directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. Hosted by David Lizerbram...
2022-05-3140 minRock Docsa-ha: The Movie with Director Thomas RobsahmRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries We're joined by Very Special Guest Thomas Robsahm, director of a-ha: The Movie (2022). Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt
2022-05-2438 minRock DocsDIG! Special with Director Ondi Timoner and Producer David TimonerRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries We're joined by Very Special Guests Ondi and David Timoner, director and producing partner of DIG! (2004). DIG! is one of the most acclaimed music documentaries of all time. It's a documentary about the 90s indie rock bands The Brian Jonestown Massacre and The Dandy Warhols. Drugs are consumed, fights are had, Harry Dean Stanton Shows up, there's a lot going on in this one. We did a full review of DIG! way back in Episode 2 of Rock Docs & after about a year of stalking, we managed t...
2022-05-1758 minRock DocsRanking the Rock Docs - Part 2Rock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Ranking the Rock Docs - Part 2 In which we rank the rock docs that we've reviewed so far, from 20 to 1, and argue about our rankings along the way. Last episode we ranked from 20 to 11. We rank the rest, from 10 to 1, this week. Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt
2022-05-1043 minRock DocsRanking the Rock Docs - Part 1Rock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Ranking the Rock Docs - Part 1 In which we rank the rock docs that we've reviewed so far, from 20 to 1, and argue about our rankings along the way. Well, in this episode we actually go from 20 to 11. We rank the rest, from 10 to 1, next week. Plus: our first bad review! We've really made it now. Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at...
2022-05-0339 minRock DocsN.C. Winters - Rock Poster Artist and Rock Docs Logo CreatorRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's episode is an interview with N.C. Winters, who is celebrated worldwide for having created the Rock Docs podcast logo, but also has a career as a professional music poster artist. He's worked with huge bands like Metallica, Dead & Co., Nine Inch Nails, Primus, Dave Matthews Band, and more. N.C. tells us how he got into the world of music poster creation, what that subculture is all about, and explains his creative process. Check out his community on Facebook - fansofncwinters - and enjoy...
2022-04-2641 minRock DocsRock Docs Season 2 Finale: Festival ExpressRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Season 2 Finale! Today's documentary is Festival Express, a 2003 film directed by rock doc lifer Bob Smeaton. Festival Express is about a rock festival tour that took place in Canada in 1970. The musicians included The Grateful Dead, The Band, Janis Joplin, Buddy Guy, Delaney and Bonnie, Ian and Sylvia, local heroes Mashmakhan, and of course everyone's favorite, Sha Na Na. They all (well, mostly) piled on a train and the film includes lots of footage of the musicians jamming and drinking the train ride away, as well as performances from the...
2022-04-191h 10Rock DocsMavis!Rock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is Mavis!, released in 2015, directed by Jessica Edwards. Mavis! is the first full-length documentary about gospel and r&b legend Mavis Staples of The Staple Singers. What was Pops Staples like? Did Mavis, in fact, "smooch" with Bob Dylan? And more! Hosted by David Lizerbram & Andrew Keatts Twitter: @RockDocsPod Instagram: @RockDocsPod Cover Art by N.C. Winters - check him out on Instagram at @NCWintersArt
2022-04-121h 16Rock DocsIt Might Get Loud with And Introducing's Molly Mary O'Brien & Chris WadeRock Docs: A Podcast About Music Documentaries Today's documentary is It Might Get Loud, released in 2009, directed by Davis Guggenheim. For this episode we are joined by Very Special Guests Molly Mary O'Brien and Chris Wade of "And Introducing", A Podcast About Words About Music. Check them out at Twitter @andintropod and listen to their show wherever you listen to podcasts. "It Might Get Loud" is an extremely Obama-era meeting of guitar superstars Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), The Edge (U2), and Jack White (The White Stripes). When you get these three together in a r...
2022-04-0556 min
Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityTyler Cowen on Complacency, Movies vs. TV, and FoodToday's guest is Tyler Cowen, a professor of economics at George Mason University. Tyler Cowen's Page at GMU Tyler's blog, Marginal Revolution Tyler's most recent book The Complacent Class Take the quiz - How Complacent Are You? Thanks for Checking Out Products of the Mind! If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, please consider taking the few seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes. They're very he...
2017-08-2849 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityVisual Effects Artist Allan McKay Makes Robots Fight for Your EnjoymentWelcome to Episode 52 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Allan McKay, founder of Catastrophic FX. Allan has done visual effects for loads of blockbuster movies, including Transformers: Dark of the Moon, Star Trek Into Darkness, 2012, Superman Returns, and Looper (a personal favorite of mine.) We talk about how a visual effect goes from conception to the final product that you see on screen, how the creative process works, and why visual effects production is moving all over the world. The latter topic is addressed in this recent New York Times article (which I reference...
2017-05-091h 04Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityPaul Bloom Asks "Is Empathy Really All That Good?"Welcome to Episode 51 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Paul Bloom, the Brooks and Suzanne Ragen Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science at Yale University. We talk about his recent book Against Empathy: The Case for Rational Compassion. Paul Bloom can be found on Twitter @paulbloomatyale Thanks for Checking Out Products of the Mind! If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, please consider taking the few seconds it t...
2017-02-1346 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityHoliday HiatusThis is a short episode in which I explain why I'm putting the show on pause for a bit, allude to future plans, and take a moment to thank everyone who's been a guest, a listener, or otherwise helped this show be such a successful creative endeavor. Thanks for Checking Out Products of the Mind! If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the top and bottom of this page. Also, please consider taking the few seconds it takes to leave an honest review...
2016-11-2106 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityElection Special - Electronic Voting with Lori Steele Contorer of Everyone CountsWelcome to Episode 49 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Lori Steele Contorer, Founder-CEO of Everyone Counts, an electronic voting company. Lori went from knowing nothing about the voting process to founding a company dedicated to making voting easier, more secure, and more transparent. How does paper voting actually work, and what are the downsides of the traditional methods? How did Lori learn everything she needed to know to start this business? How do you convince risk-averse bureaucrats to sign on with your electronic voting startup? Most of us just go...
2016-11-0748 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityCartoonist & Lawyer Stu Rees Welcome to Episode 48 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with cartoonist, lawyer, and advocate Stu Rees. "Everyone knows in their heart of hearts that they shouldn't, but they use the words 'fair use' as a defense in their own mind." This episode further explores copyright law and fair use issues with lawyer and cartoonist Stu Rees. As a practicing lawyer and professional cartoonist, Stu has much to say on the issue of copyright law, fair use, and artists' rights. Stu began his legal career investigating the contracts between newspaper c...
2016-10-241h 05Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityUnstoppable Singer-Songwriter Anya Marina Welcome to Episode 47 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with singer-songwriter Anya Marina. We'll hear how writing songs in middle school ultimately led to hosting radio shows and hearing her songs on hit shows like Grey's Anatomy. Anya fills us in on singing for different bands, smoking cloves outside the coffee shop, and a little bit about the attempt to write a memoir. Although the memoir may not have worked out, the music career did. Anya is very open about the ups and downs of her life and the p...
2016-10-101h 00Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityThe Best Damn Record Club – Vinyl Me, PleaseProducts of the Mind Episode 46: The Best Damn Record Club – Vinyl Me, Please Welcome to Episode 46 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Vinyl Me, Please founders Matt Fiedler & Tyler Barstow. "As things changed we always had this idea that it would be cool to build just the coolest … music club ever." Today I chat with the entrepreneurial partners behind Vinyl Me, Please: Matt Fiedler & Tyler Barstow. The discussion is brief, but we get a great rundown from the perspective of the founders: these two discuss how they came togethe...
2016-09-2633 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityWhat Does a Philosopher Actually Do? With Tamler SommersWelcome to Episode 45 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with University of Houston philosophy professor and author Tamler Sommers. "People within honor cultures are very concerned about how they're perceived within their group…They have certain emotions like pride and shame, that are more highly attuned to the perceptions of other people and where they stand." Today we get philosophical with Tamler Sommers. Tamler is Associate Professor of Philosophy at University of Houston, specializing in moral philosophy. Tamler also hosts the podcast Very Bad Wizards, a psychological and philosophical discussion of human...
2016-09-121h 10Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityWhat Is a Trade Secret?Welcome to Episode 44 of Products of the Mind. In this episode, I provide a brief intro to Trade Secret law. This Episode Includes A definition of Trade Secrets. Description of "Negative" Trade Secrets. How long do Trade Secrets last? Legal protection for Trade Secrets. How do you file a Trade Secret? (Spoiler: you don't.) How to protect Trade Secrets. What happens when a Trade Secret is breached? Trade secret licensing. If there was anything in this episode that wasn't perfectly clear, or something you'd like me to expand on, please let me know. ...
2016-08-2919 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityBringing Pop Culture to Menswear with Tony Kim of Hero WithinWelcome to Episode 43 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Comic-Con fan, blogger, fashion designer for Hero Within, and foster parent Tony Kim. "Ultimately we believe that everyone has a hero within themselves. We all have the capacity to lead and inspire and save, and to be a source of inspiration for others." Tony talks about growing up, and his relationship with comic-book superheroes. We get first-hand insight into the unique personal and cultural identity issues associated with minorities who "go nerd." Tony talks about how his identity issues strengthened his rela...
2016-08-1550 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativitySuperhero Psychologist Dr. Andrea LetamendiWelcome to Episode 42 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with clinical psychologist, cosplay enthusiast, and life-long Batman fan: Dr. Andrea Letamendi. "It's important for us to see mental health representation from the point of a superhero experiencing that psychological struggle, but also from the perspective of mental health providers who could be demonstrating an accurate and positive portrayal of mental health delivery." Today's talk is with clinical psychologist Dr. Andrea Letamendi. Andrea is not merely a psychologist; she's a lover of all things comics and superheroes, a cosplay enthusiast, and a...
2016-08-0159 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityFighting for Free Speech with Charles Brownstein of the Comic Book Legal Defense FundWelcome to Episode 41 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Charles Brownstein, Executive Director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. "It's important to be able to disagree and offend…Its more important to have the opportunity to be wrong or to have the opportunity to be offended than to go through life where nothing challenges or nothing has a rough edge. " Free speech and censorship are the topics of today's episode. Charle has been the Executive Director of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) since 2002. Charles gives us...
2016-07-1849 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityEntrepreneurship Across the Middle East with Elizabeth MacBrideWelcome to Episode 40 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with journalist and world traveler Elizabeth MacBride. "I remember landing in Amman, Jordan and just being amazed at how beautiful it was and how friendly the people were, and that is something that holds true across the Middle East; it's beautiful and the people are nice." Today's discussion is with journalist and writer Elizabeth MacBride. Elizabeth talks about the progression of her journalism career; beginning with how covering the Amish in Lancaster, Pennsylvania led her to a life-changing trip...
2016-07-1143 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityCovering the White House With Radio Talk Veteran and Former CNN Crossfire Co-Host Bill PressWelcome to Episode 39 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with radio host, political commentator, and author Bill Press. "It was a very exciting time to be there. There was just a lot going on. (The Bay Area) was really the center of political activism in the entire country. " Bill reminisces on his life in politics and tells the story of how he got there. From majoring in philosophy and theology and joining the seminary, we'll hear how this potential priest ended up in California's Bay Area during 1967's "Summer of Love."
2016-06-2732 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityLeafar Sayer of Prayers: From Gang Member to Cholo Goth Rock StarWelcome to Episode 38 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with artist and singer/front man for the Cholo Goth band Prayers, Leafar Sayer. "I'm the type of person that lives multiple realities simultaneously…I've been able to adapt in a way that's not false, it's authentic and it's real. " Stories of the lives of artists are always interesting, and today's story is no exception. I sat down with Leafar Sayer: author, singer, restaurant owner, and gang-member. Leafar describes his childhood in Sherman Heights San Diego, and how he joined a...
2016-06-201h 19Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityHow Ben Lindbergh & Sam Miller Got to Run a Pro Baseball TeamWelcome to Episode 37 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with baseball writers, podcasters, and temporary professional baseball team overlords Ben Lindbergh & Sam Miller. Ben and Sam are the authors of The Only Rule Is It Has to Work: Our Wild Experiment Building a New Kind of Baseball Team. Their book tells the story of how two Internet-based baseball writers ended up running the Sonoma Stompers, an independent league professional baseball team. It turns out that their book is about a lot more than baseball. In this interview, Ben and Sam tell...
2016-06-1347 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityBoyGirlParty Artist Susie GhahremaniWelcome to Episode 36 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with artist Susie Ghahremani. "I remember most being afraid about the idea of living with other people…You spend a lot of time alone if you're an artist because that's what's required to make things, you have to spend time alone. So the idea being around other people and so many people 24-hour days in a dorm context was terrifying to me." On today's show I sit down with Susie Ghahremani, artist and owner of boygirlparty.com. Susie takes us back to he...
2016-06-061h 10Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityBringing Shakespeare to the People with Old Globe Artistic Director Barry EdelsteinWelcome to Episode 35 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Barry Edelstein, the Artistic Director of San Diego's Old Globe Theater. "I tell young people who ask me all the time 'what do you recommend?' my answer is two things. Either just go with it and be as open as you can about every door that might open up in front of you, or fashion for yourself the most specific possible vision that you can of what you might want your life to be and make it happen." Today's episode...
2016-05-3036 min
Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityTalking Classic Hollywood and New Media with Karina LongworthWelcome to Episode 34 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Karina Longworth, historian, author, and host of the You Must Remember This podcast. "I was looking for a way to do what I felt like I should be doing and what I could be doing, but I couldn't really find the right format. When I started thinking about this podcast and sort of hearing what it would sound like in my head, I was pushed to this point where I felt like I really had to make something and I had to give...
2016-05-2339 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityYash Nelapati, First Hire at PinterestWelcome to Episode 33 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Yash Nelapati, the first engineer hired at Pinterest. "It's just fun conversing with people, learning their story, what inspired them, what brought them here; Stories always inspire me." Whether a startup or big business, sometimes you just need a little luck to get things going. Yash tells us about his entrance into the tech industry after college, and how just being in the right places at the right times provided him with a noteworthy opportunity with a tiny startup called Pinterest.
2016-05-1642 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityEntrepreneurial Idea Machine Joon HanWelcome to Episode 32 of Products of the Mind. On thisepisode, I speak with entrepreneurial business strategist andfull-time dad, Joon Han."Social entrepreneurs are going to love this bookbecause it's right up their alley; but, there are five differentbusiness models to use generosity, and social entrepreneurship isjust one of them."Do you struggle with the 9 to 5? Is "working for the man" notyour thing? Do you feel the entrepreneurial spirit within, butremain unsure as to how to harness that energy?Today we listen to Joon Han, a process-oriented entrepreneur whostruggled with the same questions before...
2016-05-091h 00Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityWhat Is Fair Use?Welcome to Episode 30 of Products of the Mind. In this episode, I provide a brief intro to the often misunderstood concept in copyright law known as "Fair Use." What are the factors, and how do you know if your use is fair?
If you need a refresher on copyrights in general, check out Products of the Mind Episode 5, “What Is a Copyright?”
This Episode Includes
A brief review of copyright.
Copyright law vs. the First Amendment.
How do you "claim" Fair Use?
The Four Factors of Fair Use.
Important Fair Use Cases.
The future of F...
2016-04-2535 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityArtist, Educator, and Creator Amy BurvallWelcome to Episode 29 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Amy Burvall: teacher, mother, artist, learning expert, and creative guru.
“Making your thinking visible is one of the most crucial things you can do. If creativity is about dot connecting, you have to have the dots in order to connect them. You have to collect your dots and you have to put them somewhere, and you have to be able to access them…Education has always been about giving kids those dots.”
Do you get completely worthless around 3pm? Don’t worry, y...
2016-04-1854 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + Creativity15 Million Trivia Books In Print: Gordon "Uncle John" Javna of Uncle John's Bathroom ReaderWelcome to Episode 28 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with lover of facts and all things interesting Gordon Javna from Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader.
It’s story time today with “Uncle John” of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader.
The Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader books have been helping people cure boredom during those (hopefully not too tough) times in the bathroom since 1987. Filled with short stories, facts, and interesting articles, the Bathroom Readers are family appropriate and suitable for nearly all readers.
But where do these facts and stories come...
2016-04-1156 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityNew York Times Film Critic A. O. ScottWelcome to Episode 26 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with journalist, Chief Film Critic of the New York Times, and author: A. O. Scott.
“The point of real criticism I think is to move beyond just the statement of opinion, which isn’t necessarily very helpful to anyone, and turn your opinion into something useful, into an argument that people can grapple with.”
Today we chat with Tony Scott: a film critic for the New York Times and author of Better Living Through Criticism. Tony talks a bit about the role of pri...
2016-03-2842 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityAuthor and Tinder Expert Alicia ElerWelcome to Episode 25 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with author Alicia Eler.
“When everything is a yes/no, left or right, there’s no room for maybe or gray area; and that I think is where actually a lot of the real vulnerability or potential relationships or friendships can occur. But the app doesn’t lend any space or time to maybe.” (On Tinderization)
Today we speak with multi-talented artist and author Alicia Eler. We discuss Alicia’s recent essay The Tinderization of Feeling, which explores what Alicia calls the “emotional la...
2016-03-2147 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityScott Lewis, Journalist and Editor in Chief of Voice of San DiegoWelcome to Episode 24 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Editor in Chief of Voice of San Diego Scott Lewis.
“Every city in America is defined by landmarks that were philanthropically made by their newspaper tycoons. The newspapers were so powerful that they could build Symphony Halls and they could build Hearst Castles. Newspapers were extremely profitable and that was because they owned the bundle that you all had to get into.”
Today we hear from the voice behind the Voice of San Diego, Scott Lewis. Scott provides informative answers and inte...
2016-03-141h 02Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityCongress Watcher Jennifer Briney, Creator and Host of Congressional DishWelcome to Episode 23 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Jennifer Briney, creator and host of the Congressional Dish podcast.
Congressional Dish exposes corporate influence in the bills passed by Congress and tells us what’s really in all of those huge omnibus bills. While Jennifer gets into lots of details, the show is intended for an audience who aren’t already experts in politics or policy—she always takes the time to explain the process as simply as possible.
I enjoy the show and I find it fascinating how she was ab...
2016-03-071h 01Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityFelena Hanson, Founder of Hera Hub and Promoter of Female EntrepreneurshipWelcome to Episode 22 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with lifelong entrepreneur and founder of Hera Hub, Felena Hanson.
“It’s not about segregation, we have men in the space every day. It’s about creating that environment and that community where women can flourish.”
What do you do when you experience three layoffs before the age of 30? Unleash the “entrepreneurial spirit” and become a solopreneur!
Today we chat with Felena Hanson, founder of Hera Hub: a spa-inspired coworking space for female entrepreneurs. Felena tells us about growing up in an entrep...
2016-02-2945 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityBryan Landers Talks Idea Validation, Startups, Banjo, Bluegrass, and MoreWelcome to Episode 20 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with multitalented artist Bryan Landers.
“I think that’s the underlying design and art challenge that I love; it’s sort of just finding your way to the impossible through some very logical process.”
Not many musicians leave L.A. for another place in order to get gigs, but when they do, that musician plays the banjo…and that other place is Nashville!
Today’s talk is with Bryan Landers: an athlete who gave up skiing in order to protect his hands fo...
2016-02-151h 02Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityComic Book Retail Entrepreneur Mike Wellman - How Small Opportunities Can Open Up Big DoorsWelcome to Episode 19 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with comic book writer, shop owner, and entrepreneurial innovator Mike Wellman.
Today’s talk is with Mike Wellman: a comic book artist, shop owner, and a man who is always looking to expand his business by helping others. Mike talks about growing up in North Carolina and being perceived as the bad kid for having comic books. And what do comic book bad boys from North Carolina do? Move to L.A. of course!
Hear about Mike’s many jobs from street mark...
2016-02-0856 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityFine Artist N.C. Winters on Mastering Instagram, Pop Culture, Technology, and Ninja TurtlesWelcome to Episode 18 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with artist N.C. Winters.
“Anything I wanted to learn I just started doing it. You figure out why the wrong ways don’t work by doing them, and you figure out the medium by using it. It’s not about your brushes and your paint; it’s about picking anything and starting, and failing a whole bunch.”
What do you do when you can draw Ninja Turtles in elementary school? Charge a quarter of course!
Today we talk with fine artis...
2016-02-011h 08Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityAuthor Marina Krakovsky on the Value of MiddlemenProducts of the Mind Episode 17: Author Marina Krakovsky on the Value of Middlemen
Welcome to Episode 17 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with reporter and author of The Middleman Economy Marina Krakovsky.
“I noticed that people have this very conflicted, often ambivalent attitude toward middlemen; we need them but we often resent them.”
“What is a fair price of a snow shovel after a snowstorm?” Today we chat with Marina Krakovsky, a reporter, researcher, and author. We chat about behavioral economics, or what happens the intersection of psychology and economic...
2016-01-2544 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativitySrinivas Rao, the Unmistakable CreativeProducts of the Mind Episode 16: Srinivas Rao, the Unmistakable Creative
Welcome to Episode 16 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Srinivas Rao, author and host of Unmistakable Creative podcast.
But First…Brandon Uttley
Brandon Uttley joins us to talk about his new book, Pod Castaway.
Podcast: Go For Launch
Brandon’s book, Pod Castaway on Amazon
To get the first 3 chapters for free plus a 3-part email series on how to launch a podcast, go to io/PodCastaway
Srinivas Rao
About his show, Unmistakable Creative: “The th...
2016-01-2146 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityWilco Guitarist & Jazz Legend Nels ClineProducts of the Mind Episode 15: Wilco Guitarist and Jazz Legend Nels Cline
Welcome to Episode 15 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Wilco guitarist and jazz legend Nels Cline.
“We wanted to be hippies; we wanted to be Rock & Roll wizards.”
Not everyone who goes to L.A. makes it big, but some people who are from there can go all the way. Today we speak with Nels Cline, guitarist for indie rock megastars Wilco and longtime solo artist (including with his band The Nels Cline Singers) and collaborator with...
2016-01-181h 25Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityNew York Times Bestselling Author Seth Siegel on the Water CrisisWelcome to Episode 14 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Seth Siegel, author of Let There Be Water.
Seth Siegel
“If you have a country like Israel which is mostly desert, and it has achieved this water status of self-sufficiency of even being a water superpower, then why can’t everybody do that?”- Seth Siegel (On why he is an optimist on the future for water.)
Israel is over 60% desert yet still manages their water resources better than any other place in the world.
Did you know o...
2016-01-1142 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityTom Schwab + John Lee DumasWelcome to Episode 13 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Tom Schwab, Digital Marketing Engineer and John Lee Dumas of EOFire.
John Lee Dumas
First we hear from John Lee Dumas of EOFire. John takes a few minutes to talk about his new project, The Freedom Journal. You can check out The Freedom Journal and contribute to the Kickstarter on TheFreedomJournal.com.
Tom Schwab
What is inbound marketing? Should I blog or podcast for my business? How do I build-up my e-commerce business? What does nuclear engineering...
2016-01-0451 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityJeromy Cox, Comic Book Professional, Talks Colors & ComedyProducts of the Mind Episode 12: Jeromy Cox, Comic Book Professional, Talks Colors & Comedy
Welcome to Episode 12 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with comic book artist and stand-up comedian Jeromy Cox.
Jeromy Cox
“I love artists; but if you don’t realize how crazy artists are and you’re an artist, you’re missing something.”
Today we chat with Jeromy Cox: a comic book artist, comedian, and occasional TV and film actor. We discuss the history of comic book coloring and the transition from traditional book coloring to modern...
2015-12-281h 02Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityPhil Davis, Professional Namer of ThingsProducts of the Mind Episode 11: Phil Davis, Professional Namer of Things
Welcome to Episode 11 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Phil Davis of Tungsten Branding.
Phil Davis, Professional Namer of Things
What do businesses like P.O.D.S., Big Earth Landscape Supply, and Starmark Pet Products have in common? They all needed help naming their brand, and Phil Davis of Tungsten Branding helped them name their vision.
Ever wonder how to create a commonly understood name for your brand that can still be owned? Have...
2015-12-2140 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityAlissa Haight Carlton, Ruling the $3.9 Billion Quilt World and Casting Project Runway To BootProducts of the Mind Episode 9: Alissa Haight Carlton, Ruling the $3.9 Billion Quilt World and Casting Project Runway To Boot
Welcome to Episode 9 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Alissa Haight Carlton of the Modern Quilt Guild.
Alissa Haight Carlton
Did you know quilting is the largest hobby industry at $3.9 billion a year? I didn’t either. Alissa Haight Carlton informs tells us about the massive industry, its history, and the difference between modern and traditional quilting.
Get Alissa’s take on living the L.A. life, and...
2015-12-1449 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityMichael Skubic, Founder of Old Harbor DistillingProducts of the Mind Bonus Episode 3: Michael Skubic, Founder of Old Harbor Distilling
Welcome to Bonus Episode #3 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Michael Skubic of Old Harbor Distilling.
Michael Skubic
From Bio-Chem to business admin, Michael tells us about his start at Hess Brewing after college and eventually founding Old Harbor Distilling.
Want to know how to distinguish real craft spirits from the fake stuff? Michael gets into this and illuminates us on how to be creative in a highly regulated industry.
Old...
2015-12-1026 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityJoshua Krause: Exploring the Puzzles of Fine Art and Jiu-JitsuProducts of the Mind Episode 8: Exploring the Puzzles of Fine Art and Jiu-Jitsu with Joshua Krause
Welcome to Episode 8 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Joshua Krause.
The full show notes for this episode can be found at productsofthemind.net/joshua
Joshua Krause
What is art? Can art be anything? Are “creative professionals” artists? When is the best time to be creative? Joshua gives us his answer to these questions and much more.
We also talk about what’s happening to the art world; Joshua...
2015-12-0753 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityHoward Blackson, Urban Designer, Placemaker, RaconteurProducts of the Mind Episode 7: Howard Blackson, Urban Designer, Placemaker, and Raconteur
Welcome to Episode 7 of Products of the Mind. In this episode, I interview urban designer Howard Blackson. How does he create physical environments, and what are we not seeing when we look around our cities?
Howard Blackson
Howard Blackson is an urban designer; but since nobody seems to know what that is, he’s happy to educate us.
In this episode we get some interesting history on urban design, including the fascinating connection between the Weimar Republic (the predecessor to...
2015-11-3047 minProducts of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityDayna Rothman of Everstring on Predictive Marketing, the Bay Area Tech World, and Uber for JuggalosProducts of the Mind Episode 6: Dayna Rothman of Everstring on Predictive Marketing, the Bay Area Tech World, and Uber for Juggalos
Welcome to Episode 6 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with Dayna Rothman, Director of Content Marketing & Inbound at Everstring.
About Dayna Rothman
What the heck is predictive marketing?
Who are your best customers? What is predictive scoring? Do you know the sizes of the companies you lost as customers? Do you know who’s looking at your competitor’s website?
In this episode Dayna expa...
2015-11-2334 min
Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityEpisode 5: What Is a Copyright?Welcome to Episode 5 of Products of the Mind. In this episode, I answer another common intellectual property question: What Is a Copyright?
Copyright law protects original works of authorship. What does that actually mean? I get into the details in this episode.
Like trademarks, which I discussed in Episode 2 (What Is a Trademark?), copyrights are a type of Intellectual Property (which is often shortened to “IP.”) That’s a term for a class of intangible things that an individual or a business can own.
I always encourage people to think of copyrights (and IP in...
2015-11-1622 min
Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityEpisode 4: From Art School to NASA (and Beyond!) with Melissa WalterWelcome to Episode 4 of Products of the Mind. On this episode, I speak with fine artist Melissa Walter.
From Art School to NASA
It was fascinating learning about Melissa’s journey as an artsy kid to illustrating rave posters in art school to a 15 year career working for NASA. I hope you enjoy listening to the interview as much as I enjoyed doing it.
To see images of Melissa's work with NASA and her fine art, go to the show notes page for this episode: productsofthemind.net/melissa
Want to learn mo...
2015-11-0952 min
Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityEpisode 3: Jacob McKean of Modern Times Beer on Running a Rapidly Growing Startup, Creating a Utopia, and What Budweiser is Really SellingEpisode 3: Jacob McKean of Modern Times Beer on Running a Rapidly Growing Startup, Creating a Utopia, and What Budweiser is Really Selling
Welcome to Episode 3 of Products of the Mind. I’m excited to bring you the first full-length interview.
On this episode, I speak with Jacob McKean, founder of Modern Times Beer.
An Extremely Brief History of Craft Beer
According to the Brewers Association, in 1978 there were 89 breweries operating in the United States. Today we’re at about 4,000, and that number is growing by about 500 per year.
Basically, ever...
2015-10-2147 min
Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityEpisode 2: What Is A Trademark?Products of the Mind Episode 2: What Is A Trademark?
Welcome to Episode 2 of Products of the Mind. In this episode, I answer a question that I’m often asked – and that sometimes people are too afraid or embarrassed to ask: What Is a Trademark?
Don’t worry, the concept is pretty simple. A trademark is anything that identifies the source of goods or services. Common types of trademarks are brand names, business names, logos, and slogans or tag lines.
Trademarks are a type of Intellectual Property (which is often shortened to “IP.”) That’s a term for...
2015-10-2126 min
Products of the Mind: A Conversation About the Intersection of Business + CreativityEpisode 1: 16 Top Podcasters Answer "When Do You Feel Most Creative?"Welcome to Episode 1 of Products of the Mind. This episode features something that’s never been done before (to my knowledge.) Not only is this the first episode of this podcast, it’s the first podcast I’ve ever created. I knew that I wanted to talk about creativity and business, and I listened to tons of podcasts to get inspiration on how to make this the best show that I could do. And I wanted to start out with a bang. So let’s consider this not just the first episode, but also a Very Spe...
2015-10-1819 min