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Concentric CirclesConcentric Circles Presents: 6/19 Discussion - Episode 7Today we conclude our discussion of Vinnie Fiorello's anthology, 6/19, by taking an in-depth look at chapters 25 through 30.
During the month of June 2019, Vinnie Fiorello wrote a short story every day. It was a personal challenge to one, just to see if he could do it, but also to exorcise some personal demons while reflecting on the first act of his life spent in vans and tour buses crisscrossing the world as a touring musician.
Not only did he complete the mission of writing a complete story every day, the result is a collection of tales...2020-11-1200 min
Concentric CirclesConcentric Circles Presents: 6/19 Discussion - Episode 6We continue our discussion of Vinnie Fiorello's anthology, 6/19, by taking an in-depth look at chapters 21 through 24.
During the month of June 2019, Vinnie Fiorello wrote a short story every day. It was a personal challenge to one, just to see if he could do it, but also to exorcise some personal demons while reflecting on the first act of his life spent in vans and tour buses crisscrossing the world as a touring musician.
Not only did he complete the mission of writing a complete story every day, the result is a collection of tales...2020-11-0500 min
Concentric CirclesConcentric Circles Presents: 6/19 Discussion - Episode 5We continue our discussion of Vinnie Fiorello's anthology, 6/19, by taking an in-depth look at chapters 17 through 20.
During the month of June 2019, Vinnie Fiorello wrote a short story every day. It was a personal challenge to one, just to see if he could do it, but also to exorcise some personal demons while reflecting on the first act of his life spent in vans and tour buses crisscrossing the world as a touring musician.
Not only did he complete the mission of writing a complete story every day, the result is a collection of tales...2020-10-2900 min
Concentric CirclesEpisode 9 - Leaving the Nest with Jono DienerToday we celebrate our very own Jono Diener as he begins a new chapter in his life by starting several new ventures. We also talk about the importance of pacing oneself when engaging in multiple projects and how sometimes you need to throttle your output to stay sane.
Jono Diener is a world-traveling musician playing in bands The Swellers, No Trigger, BRAIDEDVEINS, Baggage, he’s also a comic writer, CCO of Rootless Coffee Co and freelance journalist having written for Vice, Alternative Press and The Hard Times. Diener dedicates his time to staying creative and helping th...2020-10-2800 min
Concentric CirclesConcentric Circles Presents: 6/19 Discussion - Episode 4We continue our discussion of Vinnie Fiorello's anthology, 6/19, by taking an in-depth look at chapters 13 through 16.
During the month of June 2019, Vinnie Fiorello wrote a short story every day. It was a personal challenge to one, just to see if he could do it, but also to exorcise some personal demons while reflecting on the first act of his life spent in vans and tour buses crisscrossing the world as a touring musician.
Not only did he complete the mission of writing a complete story every day, the result is a collection of tales...2020-10-2200 min
Concentric CirclesConcentric Circles Presents: 6/19 Discussion - Episode 3We continue our discussion of Vinnie Fiorello's anthology, 6/19, by taking an in-depth look at chapters 9 through 12.
During the month of June 2019, Vinnie Fiorello wrote a short story every day. It was a personal challenge to one, just to see if he could do it, but also to exorcise some personal demons while reflecting on the first act of his life spent in vans and tour buses crisscrossing the world as a touring musician.
Not only did he complete the mission of writing a complete story every day, the result is a collection of tales that...2020-10-1500 min
Concentric CirclesMental Health with Marc Juliano - Pt. 1Today is the first part of our conversation with the guitarist and mental health counselor, Marc Juliano. Marc is the guitarist of the pop punk band Goalkeeper, and an outpatient counselor in the suburbs of Philadelphia. He has six plus years of counseling experience and has worked with a variety of mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and addictions. Marc spent his time working at Villanova University, working with students suffering from addiction and from there moved to community mental health and work with those suffering from opiate addictions. Marc is currently working for a community mental health program that...2020-10-1400 min
Concentric CirclesConcentric Circles Presents: 6/19 Discussion - Episode 2We continue our discussion of Vinnie Fiorello's anthology, 6/19, by taking an in-depth look at chapters 5 through 8.
During the month of June 2019, Vinnie Fiorello wrote a short story every day. It was a personal challenge to one, just to see if he could do it, but also to exorcise some personal demons while reflecting on the first act of his life spent in vans and tour buses crisscrossing the world as a touring musician.
Not only did he complete the mission of writing a complete story every day, the result...2020-10-0800 min
Concentric CirclesConcentric Circles Presents: 6/19 Discussion - Episode 1During the month of June 2019, Vinnie Fiorello wrote a short story every day. It was a personal challenge to one, just to see if he could do it, but also to exorcise some personal demons while reflecting on the first act of his life spent in vans and tour buses crisscrossing the world as a touring musician.
Not only did he complete the mission of writing a complete story every day, the result is a collection of tales that are sometimes highly personal and heart wrenching, sometimes laugh out loud funny. Each tale is filled with irreverence...2020-10-0144 minConcentric CirclesEpisode 7 - Teamwork with Patrick EdwardsPatrick Edwards' debut novel, Space Tripping, won the 2016 Nerdist Space Opera contest and hit the shelves in 2017. Since then he has had two short stories published in Writing Bloc anthologies: Escape! and Deception. His sequel, Space Tripping 2: The Second One, is due out late 2020. In the interim, he co-wrote a new 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons Campaign Book titled, The Red Opera, which is an adaptation of the album & stage show of the same name by the orchestral metal band, DiAmorte. Patrick is also a co-host of the Let's Rewatch podcast on the CertainPOV network, and a...2020-09-2358 minConcentric CirclesEpisode 6 - Pivoting with Matt AppletonIn this episode we talk with Matt Appleton about pivoting. Matt's storied career is a captivating success story. He is a Vermont based saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist record producer best known as the saxophone player and vocalist for ska legends Reel Big Fish. He graduated from Skidmore College in 2003 with a BA in Music and Full Sail University in 2004 with an AS in Recording Arts. He is the recipient of a 2019 Grammy Award nomination for his work on “Made an America” by The Fever 333 as well as two ARIA awards for his work on Silverchair’s “Young Modern” (Album of the Year a...2020-09-091h 04Concentric CirclesEpisode 5 - Thinking Outside of the Box with Jim LograndoIn this episode of Concentric Circles we talk about thinking outside of the box with the fascinating Jim Logrando. Jim is a co-founder of Craft Services, a music strategy agency that specializes in crowdfunding music projects. Prior to launching Craft Services, Jim held senior roles in strategic marketing and brand development at Redeye Worldwide / Yep Roc Records, as well as being a leading member of the Kickstarter Music team and working directly with creators. By night, Jim is a songwriter, band manager, blackjack player, t-shirt collector, and tortured Pittsburgh Pirates baseball fan. Visit https://concentriccircles...2020-08-191h 15Concentric CirclesEpisode 04 - Finding Your Voice with Liana KangasOn this episode of Concentric Circles we talk about FINDING YOUR VOICE with the almighty Liana Kangas. In addition to working on titles for publishers like Image, TKO, 2000 AD, and Black Mask, Liana has joined the world of THE INEVITABLES as the artist for the comic. Vinnie, Obi, Jono, and Liana talk about their personal experiences trying to hone their own creative voices in their projects, fight imposter syndrome, and be the best versions of themselves. The episode ends with a round of SHITTY SUPERHEROES! The Concentric Circles Crew challenges Liana to...2020-07-2954 minConcentric CirclesEpisode 3 - Balance with Alex SternWork/life balance is an elusive subject for most people in the modern world. When you add the struggles and pressures of a creative's day-to-day, it can be a moving target. On today's episode, the lads talk with Alex Stern about how to strike the perfect balance of home life, work, and creative output. Join the inner circle and learn more at https://concentriccircles.cc2020-07-221h 10Concentric CirclesEpisode 2 - Taking Risks With Devin WatsonOn Episode #2 we talk about TAKING RISKS with designer and illustrator extraordinaire, Devin Watson. Listen wherever podcasts are streamed, or check out the visual experience at https://concentriccircles.cc
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2020-07-0857 minConcentric CirclesEpisode 1 - TrustWelcome to the first episode of the NEW Concentric Circles, the show all about being a creative professional in the 21st century.
In this action packed episode Vinnie Fiorello, Obi Fernandez, Jon Diener and Jim Tramontana have a frank discussion about the importance of trust when working in creative teams. The dudes share personal experiences from the bands they've been as well as the tons of other creative projects they've been associated with over the years.
Some of you may recall Concentric Circles originally was conceived as a creativity podcast, but because...2020-06-121h 03Concentric CirclesPilotIn this pilot episode Vinnie and Jim introduce you to the podcast and highlight the reasons why an exploration of creativity and creative professionals is important.2019-08-0124 minConcentric CirclesConcentric Circles - IntroductionINSPIRATION AND CREATIVITY
DON'T NECESSARILY HIT AT THE SAME TIME. SOMETIMES THE IDEAS DON'T FLOW AT ALL. THE PUSH AND PULL OF A CREATIVE'S LIFE IS MEASURED BY MAKING IDEAS COME ALIVE. SOMETIMES YOU NEED EVERY TOOL IN YOUR ARSENAL JUST TO GET IT OVER THE FINISH LINE. CONCENTRIC CIRCLES
TAKES YOU INTO THE LIVES OF PROFESSIONAL CREATIVES. WE PRESENT FAILURES AND SUCCESSES, TIPS AND TRICKS, AND SOME HONEST TALK ON WHAT IT IS TO BE A CREATIVE IN THE NOW.
Join your hosts, Vinnie Fiorello and Jim Tramontana as they explore...2019-07-0801 min