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Stoke the WildStoke the Wild094 || Language, Literature, and LimericksDrink your tears cause Season 5 is here! We begin with Nick & Joy discussing the last few months, new literature adventures, and the way language links up with cool ideas. Have you waited long enough for the return of the show? So have we. And now we aren't waiting...cause we're back.  Support the show by becoming a Patreon and get exclusive rewards: Patreon.com/stokethewild or head to Stokethewild.com to get merch! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on Instagram.com/stokethewild & Twitter.com/stokethewild Follow Nick @nickdertinger on twitter o...2022-09-0855 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild093 || And You May Ask Yourself...This week, Nick & Joy discuss the process of asking questions when approaching our creative work. Whether in the classroom or on the canvas, asking questions of yourself can allow you to rethink or approach the work differently—sometimes even allowing for a new & wonderful creative outlet to take place. Support the show by becoming a Patreon and get exclusive rewards: Patreon.com/stokethewild or head to Stokethewild.com to get merch! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on Instagram.com/stokethewild & Twitter.com/stokethewild...2022-05-1056 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild092 || A Magical Moonlit Adventure...?This week Nick and Joy discuss some of their end of semester plans, along with some cool new projects they hope to begin soon, and get into some of the character aspects of the first 4 episodes of Moon Knight. Have you seen it? What do you think? Support the show by becoming a Patreon and get exclusive rewards: Patreon.com/stokethewild or head to Stokethewild.com to get merch! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on Instagram.com/stokethewild & Twitter.com/stokethewild ...2022-04-2644 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild091 || Handcrafted HobbiesThis week Nick & Joy discuss woodcarving and the ability to reset within tactile creative spaces. We are making spoons and bowls and learning more about woodworking, which has been a lot of fun as we continue to create new things.  Check out Clarkie_Woodwork on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkie_woodwork/ Listen to our episode with Chantel Charis  Support the show by becoming a Patreon and get exclusive rewards: Patreon.com/stokethewild or head to Stokethewild.com to get merch! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: st...2022-04-1254 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild090|| Interruptions & MemoryThis week Nick & Joy discuss returning to school after spring break (memory) and deal with some interruptions from our kids (coughs curtesy of our 5 year old). We also discuss the upcoming Moon Knight series from Marvel and how that may fit into the larger MCU as well as how it may handle some conversations around mental health. Support the show by becoming a Patreon and get exclusive rewards: Patreon.com/stokethewild or head to Stokethewild.com to get merch! Subscribe to Nick's substack at: nickdertinger.substack.com for newsletters on writing (including access to short...2022-03-2948 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild089 || Jurassic Park RewindOn this week's episode, Nick & Joy take a look back at the original Jurassic Park Trilogy. They discuss dinosaur special effects, the return of characters, plot devices, and how their kids reacted while watching the films for the very first time.  Support the show by becoming a Patreon and get exclusive rewards: Patreon.com/stokethewild or head to Stokethewild.com to get merch! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on Instagram.com/stokethewild & Twitter.com/stokethewild Follow Joy @ninetyninepod on twitter & instagram ...2022-03-1552 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild088 || Returning to Creative InspirationOn this week's episode, we discuss going back to our creative roots. What were the things that inspired you to first be creative? Books, movies, music? Can we take record of those creative sparks and use them to reset? We think the answer is yes! Join us for the conversation and let us know what you think. Support the show by becoming a Patreon and get exclusive rewards: Patreon.com/stokethewild or head to Stokethewild.com to get merch! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow...2022-03-0147 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild087 || Motivation & MindsetEver feel like your motivation is lacking? How about struggling with a negative mindset when overwhelmed with projects? SAME! This week, Nick & Joy discuss the hurdles they face when overwhelmed (currently feeling that anyone?) and discuss some helpful tactics that have worked in the past or are working now.  What do you do to get motivated? send us an email! Support the show by becoming a Patreon and get exclusive rewards: Patreon.com/stokethewild or head to Stokethewild.com to get merch! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on Instagram.com/s...2022-02-151h 01Stoke the WildStoke the Wild086 || Relaunch, Real LaunchHey everyone, Nick & Joy are back with a new episode after a long, long hiatus away. In this episode, we reintroduce ourselves, the purpose of this podcast, and fill in some details about what has been going on for the last few months since we hit pause on making new episodes. Whether you're new to the show or have been a faithful listener since the beginning, we are glad you're here on this weird adventure called Stoke the Wild. Make sure to subscribe to stay notified for new episodes! Support the show by becoming a Patreon and...2022-02-0156 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild084 || Stoke the Wild Presents: FocusOn this week's special episode, Nick is flying solo in these short sessions on creativity. How do you approach focus? What tactics do you use to maintain focus or prioritize projects? Do you have any skills that are healthy distractions that bring you back to your project more focused? We are raising funds for Joy, who is has been off of work for the last month and will be off work for at least another month. If you're able to help, go to https://gofund.me/89198a1a to donate and help ease their peace of mind.2021-06-2118 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild083 || Stoke the Wild Presents: Seeing the PotentialOn this week's special episode, Nick is flying solo in these short sessions on creativity. How do we see the potential of what could be? Looking at a blank canvas can be terrifying, it can be inspiring, but often times mistakes keep us from dreaming. How do we take what we've learned from the past to see the potential of our future? We are raising funds for Joy, who is has been off of work for the last month and will be off work for at least another month. If you're able to help, go to https...2021-06-1222 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild082 || Stoke the Wild Presents: Why Do We Create?With a temporary new format, Nick is flying solo for the next few episodes in these short sessions on creativity. Why do we create? Why did you venture into being creative, why do you make what you make? Nick shares his experiences and gives an update on how Joy is doing. We are raising funds for Joy, who is has been off of work for the last month and will be off work for at least another month. If you're able to help, go to https://gofund.me/89198a1a to donate and help ease their peace...2021-06-0519 minReawaken Co. Inspiring InsightsReawaken Co. Inspiring InsightsInspiring Insights Episode #23: Mental Health & Psychoneuroimmunology with Dr. Joy Dertinger, NDWe had the honour of hosting Dr. Joy Dertinger, ND on this week's episode of Inspiring Insights.   *In the beginning of this episode I mentioned Gloria Antanmo's Ally Resource Guide: 30 Days & 30 Ways to be a Better Ally. Go check it and consider asking a friend to be your own accountability buddy as you both go through the guide together. In solidarity ✊🏼! https://allyresourceguide.com/  Dr. Joy and I discussed: - The study of psychoneuroimmunology, and how it relates to the prevalence of mood disorders - The psycho, the neuro, and the immuno of health -- break...2021-05-2154 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild081 || Taking It EasyThis week, Nick & Joy talk a bit about work, tackling brick walls of creativity when the chaos ends, and naps! Rest is important, your creative work is important, how do you combine the two for the best success? We explore some ideas we are trying and look ahead to our summer plans.  Check out the Nap Ministry: linktr.ee/thenapministry or The Nap Ministry on Instagram. Stoke the Wild appreciates all our Patrons for making the show possible! Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! ...2021-05-101h 05Stoke the WildStoke the Wild080 || Consumption vs EngagementHappy Two Year Anniversary! Stoke the Wild is thankful and grateful to all our listeners who spent time with us these last two years. On this weeks episode, Nick & Joy talk about art for consumption vs art for engagement. It's an interesting conversation regarding the role of art in society, where our messaging comes from, and how we might think about creativity as something not designed for success but rather for imagining a better world. We hope you enjoy it.  Stoke the Wild is made possible by our amazing Patrons! Join the crew by visiting: Patreon.com/s...2021-04-271h 07Stoke the WildStoke the Wild079 || Projects & PuzzlesThis week Nick & Joy talk home remodel projects and film and tv weirdness while working on a puzzle.  Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on Instagram.com/stokethewild, Twitter.com/stokethewild, & Facebook.com/stokethewild --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stokethewild/m...2021-04-051h 03Stoke the WildStoke the Wild078 || Old Habits Die HardThis week Nick & Joy talk about reintroducing habits long remembered but never forgotten. For Joy, that's the love of playing the piano. Listen in as they talk about their favorite music, what they are learning now, and how they are excited for being able to play again.  Support Stoke the Wild for as little as $5/month by visiting Patreon.com/stokethewild Thank you! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on Instagram.com/stokethewild, Twitter.com/stokethewild, & Facebook.com/stokethewild --- Send in a v...2021-03-1549 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild077 || WandaVision FinaleWow...what a ride, the nine episodes of WandaVision brought us an epic and you might say, divisive conclusion. This week, Nick & Joy talk trauma, pain, isolation, and their portrayal in WandaVision. Nick also goes on two tangents regarding fan petitions for movies and towards the end about emails with people. It's a whole thing.  Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! Questions or want to share a project w...2021-03-091h 50Stoke the WildStoke the Wild076 || March Again, Again?This week Nick & Joy look back on the last year and how things they thought would work for their schedules failed. Not only that, but how to reproach creating healthy boundaries with work and personal time, creative projects, or just life in general. It's March again, again? Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail...2021-03-021h 08Stoke the WildStoke the Wild075 || Looking at the Larger NarrativeEver feel like a season of your favorite show hits big up top or finishes real strong, but the rest is a little lackluster? Writing for TV (or anything) is difficult, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it. But that doesn't mean that each season or each episode is a standout hit. This week Nick and Joy discuss the joys of TV filler episodes, what they notice from watching their favorite shows, and how Nick approaches his own storytelling methods.  Episode image is curtesy of Unsplash.com and artist Laura Kapfer https://unsplash.com/@kapfii2021-02-221h 08Stoke the WildStoke the Wild074 || Reimagining FolktalesThis week Joy and Nick spend sometime looking at three different folktales. They talk a little about how they originated, but mostly how they could be improved in a reimagining. It gets weird and silly. Beauty & the Beast, The Pied Piper, and Thumbelina all make special guest appearances. Stoke the Wild relies on your support. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on Instagram.com/stokethewild, Twitter.com/stokethewild...2021-02-081h 10Stoke the WildStoke the Wild073 || Mythology, Morality, & StorytellingThis week Nick & Joy talk about the weirdness of WandaVision ep. 3 & 4 (Spoilers from 4:30m to 16:04m) then they dive into how mythology & morality influence storytelling. How does storytelling work & play within reality while also speaking to the choices humans make? Christopher Nolan's TENET is used as the backdrop to the conversation, but it's spoiler-free! Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! Questions or want to share...2021-02-0359 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild072 || Sailing a Sea of IdeasOn this weeks episode, Nick & Joy discuss the balance of choosing ideas while writing. The differences between pulling from reality and creating something fantastical. Episode Image from unsplash.com - Amelia Barklid Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on Instagram.com/stokethewild, Twitter.com/stokethewild, & Facebook.com/stokethewild --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2021-01-251h 01Stoke the WildStoke the Wild070 || Create-Mas 2: Create HarderOn this episode, Joy and Nick talk about the holiday crazy--including music, films schedules, and more as they look ahead toward the holidays. Do you have a favorite holiday film or song? How about weird tradition? Let us know @stokethewild on twitter. Stoke the Wild relies on your support, help us create our show by visiting: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can subscribe for as little $5/month. Get early access to creative work like poetry, paintings, and bonus podcast episodes exclusive to the Patreon channel. Questions or want to share a project...2020-12-1453 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild069 || Nice...also Creative Coping MechanismsThis week, Nick & Joy discuss the excitement around some upcoming film and TV  shows. They also take some time to talk about creative coping mechanisms as they seek to not only be creative, but find time and rest to enjoy creativity as well.  Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on Instagram.co...2020-11-2355 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild067 || Halloween Special Part One: The Things that Scare Us ft. Caleb KingThis week Nick & Joy are joined by Caleb King, a series regular, to talk about frightening things! In part one we discuss film/tv and how scary movies introduce us to a controlled fear and sometimes how it isn't fun to be scared. Stay tuned for Part two next week, where we share some of our own scary stories. CW: Violence - Some content is discussed in detail that may not be suitable for all listeners, listener discretion advised. Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our...2020-10-2248 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild066 || Observational WritingThis week Nick & Joy talk about comics, writing for observation and how that can be used to add to your writing later. Do you write down funny things you hear or things you see? I do! I'm weird. Anyway, give it a listen and let us know what you think. Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. By subscribing you'll get access to poetry, videos, and bonus episodes throughout the month. Thank you!2020-10-1455 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild065 || The MultiverseNick & Joy spend sometime talking about the Multiverse and all things Marvel. Black Widow, WandaVision, Time Travel, Mutants and more! Dive into the timeline of what's coming 2021 and the stories we will have soon. What are you excited for? Any new movies or shows that you can't wait to get back?  Episode cover photo via https://unsplash.com/@paan_azam13 Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! Q...2020-09-2858 min99 Lead Balloons99 Lead Balloons08 || LGBTQ+ Issues in Politics Part 2 ft. Chantel CharisChantel Charis is a first year graduate student at Northern Illinois University in Violin Performance working towards their Performer’s Certificate. While classical music is their primary passion, they are also an avid singer-songwriter with Midwestern roots and a strong pull towards traditional folk music culture. As their career develops, Chantel’s goal is to find ways to intertwine social issues into their musical outreach and performance endeavors through collaboration, amplification, and connection. As a queer person, Chantel has experienced unique situations throughout their upbringing and immersion into society. Their conservative and religious indoctrination as a child give...2020-09-271h 1299 Lead Balloons99 Lead Balloons07 || LGBTQ+ Issues in Politics Part 1 ft. Chantel CharisChantel Charis is a first year graduate student at Northern Illinois University in Violin Performance working towards their Performer’s Certificate. While classical music is their primary passion, they are also an avid singer-songwriter with Midwestern roots and a strong pull towards traditional folk music culture. As their career develops, Chantel’s goal is to find ways to intertwine social issues into their musical outreach and performance endeavors through collaboration, amplification, and connection. As a queer person, Chantel has experienced unique situations throughout their upbringing and immersion into society. Their conservative and religious indoctrination as a child gives them an expa...2020-09-2036 min99 Lead Balloons99 Lead Balloons06 || Decolonized: Faith & Politics, Part 2 ft. Jo LuehmannJo Luehmann is a Colombian born and raised pastor who moved to the US to get her masters degree in ministry and theology. After 10 years working inside of churches, developing curriculum, and teaching classes on theology and doctrine, Jo quit her job and committed to finding a faith that wasn't abusive. Alongside her partner she started the Living Room (LivingRoomSD.com), a non-profit reclaiming faith and Christianity as a spiritual expression that can lead us toward wholeness, healing, and heaven on earth. In the summer of 2020, alongside a group of victims and survivors of church abuse, Jo started @doBetterChurch...2020-09-131h 00Stoke the WildStoke the Wild064 || Style vs InfluenceThis week, Nick & Joy talk about style vs influence. How do you create work unique to yourself without ripping off someone else. We talk the fine line between creating a style based on influence and just copying something else. We look at a couple of current cases in art too. Listen in for our thoughts on style vs influence. Episode Image from https://unsplash.com/@enken1998 Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on...2020-09-0749 min99 Lead Balloons99 Lead Balloons05 || Decolonized: Faith & Politics, Part 1 ft. Jo LuehmannJo Luehmann is a Colombian born and raised pastor who moved to the US to get her masters degree in ministry and theology. After 10 years working inside of churches, developing curriculum, and teaching classes on theology and doctrine, Jo quit her job and committed to finding a faith that wasn't abusive. Alongside her partner she started the Living Room (LivingRoomSD.com), a non-profit reclaiming faith and Christianity as a spiritual expression that can lead us toward wholeness, healing, and heaven on earth. In the summer of 2020, alongside a group of victims and survivors of church abuse, Jo started @doBetterChurch...2020-09-061h 0399 Lead Balloons99 Lead Balloons04 || Embracing Indigenous Identity Part 2 ft. Chris CambellChris Cambell is a mixed race Native American living as an immigrant in England. Chris is a poet, storyteller, and graphic designer. Making his living problem solving, creating, and marketing, Chris makes it a point to work on projects and with people he respects. Visit chriscambell.com for more of his work, or follow him on IG @chriscambell and Twitter @chrisncambell. References: Native Foster Care: Lost Children, Shattered Families : NPR American Indian Treaties | National Archives In 1868, Two Nations Made a Treaty, the U.S. Broke It and Plains Indian Tribes are...2020-08-301h 1499 Lead Balloons99 Lead Balloons03 || Embracing Indigenous Identity Part 1 ft. Chris CambellChris Cambell is a mixed race Native American living as an immigrant in England. Chris is a poet, storyteller, and graphic designer. Making his living problem solving, creating, and marketing, Chris makes it a point to work on projects and with people he respects. Visit chriscambell.com for more of his work, or follow him on IG @chriscambell and Twitter @chrisncambell. References: Native Foster Care: Lost Children, Shattered Families : NPR American Indian Treaties | National Archives In 1868, Two Nations Made a Treaty, the U.S. Broke It and Plains Indian Tribes are...2020-08-231h 04Stoke the WildStoke the Wild063 || Comic Book TV Shows: Harley Quinn, The Umbrella Academy, & Traumatic CharactersThis week, Nick & Joy talk about one of their favorite pastimes, watching TV. That’s right, it’s a review episode! We chat about DC’s animated Harley Quinn series, and both seasons of the Umbrella Academy while speculating on some intense traumatic themes in the series. SPOILERS ahead, but you can check out the time codes below if you want to miss any of the details. Harley Quinn - Spoiler Free Umbrella Academy - Spoilers 50:14:00 - 1:13:42 Episode Cover Image - https://unsplash.com/s/photos/craig-whitehead If you missed the Kickst...2020-08-191h 2199 Lead Balloons99 Lead Balloons02 || Race, Gender, & Politics Part 2 ft. Kimberly WehrKimberly Wehr is a writer & producer from Chicago, IL. She is one of 15 siblings, which makes for great stories. Along with a lifelong commitment to community activism, Kimberly has always had a strong passion for the arts. When she didn't see the roles out there that she would like to play she decided to write them. Her recent works include a feature screenplay "Legacy," a Semi-Finalist in the Fade In Screenwriting competition, and a proof of concept for a television pilot titled, "Viktory" a story grounded in her personal experiences as a foster child. She is also working on...2020-08-161h 03Stoke the WildStoke the Wild062|| Stoke the Wild Presents: 99 Lead BalloonsThis week we celebrate the launch of Joy's new series, 99 Lead Balloons. A Podcast dedicated to talking about all the things society so often ignores. Listen in to hear the vision of the show, and for a sneak peek at the intro of Season 1.  Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on I...2020-08-1040 min99 Lead Balloons99 Lead Balloons01 || Race, Gender, & Politics Part 1 ft. Kimberly WehrKimberly Wehr is a writer & producer from Chicago, IL. She is one of 15 siblings, which makes for great stories. Along with a lifelong commitment to community activism, Kimberly has always had a strong passion for the arts. When she didn't see the roles out there that she would like to play she decided to write them. Her recent works include a feature screenplay "Legacy," a Semi-Finalist in the Fade In Screenwriting competition, and a proof of concept for a television pilot titled, "Viktory" a story grounded in her personal experiences as a foster child. She is also working on a...2020-08-091h 00Stoke the WildStoke the Wild061 || Writing for the Screen ft. Kimberly WehrThis week, Nick & Joy talk with Kimberly Wehr, a filmmaker, screenwriter, and creative. Kim shares the creative journey from childhood to stage performance, and into the realm of filmmaking. Check out Kim’s work www.facebook.com/viktorypilot and through www.viktoryseries.com Follow Kim on Twitter: @kjour  And stay up to date on Viktory @seriesviktory on Twitter. - - Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show.  Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work...2020-08-031h 12Stoke the WildStoke the Wild060 || Art & ActivismThis week, Nick & Joy discuss the art of activism. How does art influence activism? How do artists use their work to influence a movement? Listen for more and check out these amazing artist: Nikkolas Smith: https://www.npr.org/2020/06/29/883490848/artivist-nikkolas-smith-combines-art-and-activism-into-a-singular-superpower Andre Henry: http://andrehenry.co/thoughts/2018/6/19/how-to-tell-if-its-time-to-drag-an-insanely-heavy-boulder-around-los-angeles-or-whatever-city-youre-living-in Micah Bournes: https://open.spotify.com/album/2Z5pmgSF4tetJFCPQxPgMq?si=iwghwM9GSWmoZpo3pEioqw https://open.spotify.com/track/1ut04zpM3CWZq6f3FyuEsn?si=Fh7Hn0SaTG-gfWg4AIYG_w Questions or want to share a...2020-07-2958 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild059 || Thoughts for NowThis week, Nick & Joy talk through some of their recent thoughts on what they've been discovering in life. Plus a look ahead at some of the topics and ideas they want to tackle in the coming weeks. Episode cover art courtesy of Unsplash.com - Artist Carson Arias https://unsplash.com/@carsonarias Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! Visit Stokethewild.com to shop art, merchandise, and...2020-07-2034 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild058 || Embracing DisruptionsLife is full of disruptions. A disruptions is usually something we are not looking forward to, but what if we embraced disruptions as a way to shake up our regular routine and bring a spark of creative energy into our lives. How can we use disruptions as a healthy way to engage in creativity? Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! Questions or want to share a project with...2020-07-0744 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild057 || Finishing a ProjectThis week, Nick & Joy talk about the process of finishing a project, writing, editing, and how completing a project allows for you to see the possibilities for future work. We also talk about looking back on old work as a way of learning and growing in our creative process.  It is the Final Week to back the Kickstarter campaign. To support the book Nick had made go to: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nickdertinger/paper-fledglings  Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild to support the podcast and to receive monthly BONUS episodes.  Questions or...2020-06-3056 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild056 || Do the WorkThis week's episode, Nick & Joy talk about art and injustice. Art has often been a way for truth to be spoken. We talk about the books, films, tv shows, and podcasts we've been taking in to be anti-racist. There is always work to be done. We can continue to learn and be educated by those far more equipped to teach us. But we cannot stay silent, and we cannot sit idly by as people suffer. We are not experts. Honestly, we are not even close to amateurs on the subject, but if we can encourage even one person to...2020-06-2359 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild055 || Work & Adaptation ft. Caleb KingA few weeks ago we sat down with Caleb King to talk about the ever-changing landscape of the creative world amidst the lockdown. Caleb bring his wit and experience to share how he has adapted to the changes to sustain his business and remain creatively influenced in his everyday work.  Follow Caleb via: Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. Joy and I believe that Black Lives Matter and that we should stand in solidarity, support through donations, and speak out against racial inequality & racism.  Please consider donating to The Equal Justice Initiative  at EJI.org to support the...2020-06-151h 15Stoke the WildStoke the Wild054 || Cinema & The Artist ft. Chris GarciaA few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to be on a call with Chris Garcia. Chris is a Film & Communication student who has spent years creating YouTube videos, short films, & working in improv. During this episode, we discuss his story of creativity, hopes for the future, & the way the pandemic has impacted cinema. Follow Chris at https://www.instagram.com/chriscmg/  Like & Subscribe to his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg-4jsICh6c The debut book by co-host Nick Dertinger is available to pre-order through Kickstarter. Go to https://w...2020-06-0858 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild053 || Music, Movies, & Creative ProjectsThe weather around here has been a beast of storms and sunny days. As we head into summer, Joy and I spend some time talking about our reading lists, favorite shows, and what we hope to accomplish during this next season of life. Listen in for some laughs. On June 4, 2020, Nick is launching his first Kickstarter Campaign. Be on the lookout for more details soon, and follow our social media pages to stay notified.  Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild a...2020-05-2654 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild052 || Stress & CreativityHave you been stressed out lately? How have you been handling the stress? We talk this week about creative work that we find helpful to processing stress, and how sometimes the overwhelming work can, sometimes, push the stress levels higher. Take a load off your mind, sit back and enjoy this episode.  Share your stress stories or techniques with us via Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the p...2020-05-1852 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild051 || Art & Education ft. Mark FiskeThis week we are joined by artist and educator, Mark Fiske. Mark brings his humor and creativity to the podcast as we talk education, cartoons, childhood art experiences, and get some great advice for aspiring artists.  Check out Mark's work at : https://www.markfiskeart.com Follow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/markfiskeart Want to partner with us as we create new episodes and content? Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! You can also support us by going to stokethewild.threadless.com to shop our custom apparel! Questions or want t...2020-05-1156 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild050 || Happy One YearCongratulations! You've made it. We've made it. It's been a WHOLE YEAR since we launched Stoke the Wild. Crazy, right? Right.  So here's the deal. We could not do this show without YOU. So here is our big ask for year two.  Share this with anyone and everyone. Leave us a review on iTunes. And if you are able, support us on Patreon. Patreon is where you can financially support us each month, and get some cool rewards, like BONUS EPISODES each month! All for $5/month (or more if you'd like!) Vi...2020-05-041h 13Stoke the WildStoke the Wild049 || Art & Perseverance ft. Chris CambellChris Cambell returns and chats with us about creativity in lockdown, how perseverance in art goes beyond our circumstances, and what it looks like to walk through creativity in parenting. Chris brings humor and insight into our conversation. Take a listen and be inspired. Find Chris at instagram.com/chriscambell or go to chriscambell.com for more info To celebrate our ONE YEAR anniversary, pre-order a limited edition shirt at tinyurl.com/stwshirts (ends April 28, 2020) Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit...2020-04-271h 25Stoke the WildStoke the Wild048 || Custom Creations ft. Ross WeilerThis week, Nick and Joy are joined by custom woodwork artist and designer, Ross Weiler. Ross talks with us about becoming his own boss, the creativity of building, and how custom projects allow him to try new ways of creating. Using reclaimed wood and materials, Ross finds new ways to take the forgotten pieces and make them into something new. Follow Ross on Instagram: @rpwcreations  His new website will be available soon: rpwcreations.com We are getting ready to celebrate our ONE YEAR Anniversary of Stoke the Wild! Support the show and get a...2020-04-2053 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild047 || Creative Allowance ft. Sarah KlosIn our first episode featuring a returning guest, Sarah Klos joins us once again to talk life and creativity. In the middle of a pandemic, disruptions are natural, but no less heartbreaking. How we walk through creative grace--allowing for freedom in our schedules and work to process life. For more info on Sarah go to www.sarahklos.com and follow her on instagram @sarahklos_ Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild to help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you!2020-04-131h 08Stoke the WildStoke the Wild046 || The Art of Sculpting ft. Ari NorrisThis week, Nick and Joy chat with special guest Ari Norris. Ari is a sculptor taking his craft from ancient practices while being mentored by a living legend in the world of sculpting. Hear his story and about his work on this episode! For more about Ari visit his website: arinorris.us And follow his work at instagram.com/aristotle_norris Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank...2020-04-061h 03Stoke the WildStoke the Wild045 || Life & Comedy ft. Chris OsantowskiIn this episode, Nick & Joy interview Chris Osantowski about life as a comedian. Chris has performed in improv groups, his own stand up routine, and did a short run show at Second City in Chicago, IL. Chris brings his life stories, humor, and creative inspirations to how we use laughter and humor in life. *Note: there is light bit of swearing used towards the end of the episode as part of a story. Listener discretion is advised* Connect with Chris Osantowski via: https://www.instagram.com/christopher.jay.o/ or on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...2020-03-301h 03Stoke the WildStoke the Wild044 || Orchestrating Life ft. Chantel CharisThis week, Nick and Joy chat with special guest Chantel Charis via mobile for social distancing and dialogue about life as a violin performance major. Chantel shares her story of creativity with music, and adjusting to a new normal with the state fo the world presently, and we laugh about funny stories of growing up in a musical household. For more about Chantel: https://www.instagram.com/chantelcharismusic/ Or chantelcharis.wixsite.com --- National Charity Foundation Usbg.foundation.org Illinois Covid-19 Benefits Info (look into your state or country...2020-03-241h 12Stoke the WildStoke the Wild043 || On LockdownThis week, Nick and Joy laugh and share their insights to staying creative while in isolation. History is being written through this cover-19 outbreak, and we hope this podcast finds you well. How can you stay creative, sane, and find some joy in the crazy world? Listen in to find out our thoughts! Episode Photo via Free Source on https://unsplash.com/@kevseto National Charity Foundation - Usbg.foundation.org Illinois Covid-19 Benefits Info (look into your state or country info) - https://www2.illinois.gov/ides/Pages/COVID-19-and-Unemployment-Benefits.aspx ...2020-03-171h 00Stoke the WildStoke the Wild042 || Creative Problem SolvingThis week we spend some time talking through various modes of thinking: analytical, creative, etc. How do these ways of thinking impact our creativity, or problem solving abilities? Tune in to find out! Article referenced in today's episode: https://theconversation.com/the-secret-to-creativity-according-to-science-89592 Image for Episode acquired via Unsplash.com: Tamarcus Brown We can only do what we do thanks to generous listeners and supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as the price of a cup of coffee, you can help continue our...2020-03-091h 05Stoke the WildStoke the Wild041 || Investing in YourselfThis week Nick and Joy talk about the power of self-investment. How do you maintain your momentum? And we also chat a bit about the value of viewing the time we have as important during this Leap Year*.  *Leap year project and Experience Institute founded by Victor Saad as mentioned in the show. Check out the links for more details.  We can only do what we do thanks to generous listeners and supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as $1 to help continue our work on the po...2020-03-0247 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild040 || Reading & CreativityThis episode is all about different styles of reading, the inner monologue, and how reading is critical to creative output. We also talk about cold weather activities at the top, haha! It's weird. Sorry!  We can only do what we do thanks to generous listeners and supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as the price of a cup of coffee, you can help continue our work on the podcast. Go to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop our custom apparel! Questions or want to...2020-02-171h 20Stoke the WildStoke the Wild039 || The Marvelous Case for Rest & RecenteringThis week, Nick & Joy talk some Marvel madness to start the show, and then continue in the conversation of Mindful Living started last episode. How do we recenter and recover when seeking our creative outlet? That's the question we try to tackle as we dive into another week of Stoke the Wild.  We can only do what we do thanks to generous listeners and supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as the price of a cup of coffee, you can help continue our w...2020-02-0947 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild038 || Mindful LivingOn this episode, Nick and Joy talk about living with mindful creativity. How do we tackle the creative anxiety, and what does life look like when we focus on the 'now' moments instead of worried about the future. We can only do what we do thanks to generous listeners and supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as the price of a cup of coffee, you can help continue our work on the podcast. Go to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop our custom apparel! Que...2020-01-301h 01Stoke the WildStoke the Wild037 || On Blank PagesOn this episode, Nick and Joy talk about the wonderful and sometimes nerve-racking experience of approaching a blank page. How do parameters and incentives impact our creativity? What freedoms do we find in limitless outcomes? We try to tackle those questions and more on this week’s episode! We can only do what we do thanks to generous listeners and supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as the price of a cup of coffee, you can help continue our work on the podcast. Go to st...2020-01-2152 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild036 || How Science & Art Are RelatedThis week, Nick and Joy talk the weird wild relationship between science and art. In modern times, there seems to be a disconnect between art and science but people like Da Vinci, continue to show us how both studies are intertwined. Article Links: https://edgy.app/where-art-and-science-intersect https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-9-artists-made-contributions-science-leonardo-da-vinci-samuel-morse —— We can only do what we do thanks to generous listeners and supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as the price of a cup of c...2020-01-151h 02Stoke the WildStoke the Wild035 || Conquering Fear in the New YearIt's 2020 and so there's that! Also we keep making these wonderful little ear delicacies and we hope you enjoy this one. It's a new year but fear still abounds when we try to look at creative projects we want to be done. How can you tackle those fears? What adventures do you hope to attend? Here our take on this and more on this w eek's episode! We can create this show only through supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as $1/ month to help continue our...2020-01-0653 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild034 || All Things NewFinal episode of 2019 and we talk about resolutions, restoration, and setting realistic expectations for the new year. What are some goals you'd like to set for yourself this year when it comes to your creative endeavors?  Thanks for all the support in 2019 and we look forward to what 2020 holds! We can create this show only through supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as $1/ month to help continue our work on the podcast. BONUS EPISODES coming January 2020! Go to stokethewild.threadless.com  to sh...2019-12-311h 05Stoke the WildStoke the Wild033 || 'Twas the Night Before PodcastingIt's our holiday episode and we talk some of our favorite Christmas movies, weird traditions, and childhood antics growing up. Die Hard. The Santa Clause. Jingle All the Way. A Christmas Story. Waking up at 2 am on Christmas morning!!! All of this and more in this weeks episode. supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as $1 to help continue our work on the podcast. BONUS EPISODES coming January 2020! Go to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop our custom apparel! Questions or want to share a...2019-12-1659 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild032 || Create-MasThis week Nick & Joy talk through holiday madness, creating gifts for loved ones, and some art supply ideas for the kids! Thanks for listening. We can only do what we do thanks to generous listeners and supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as $1 to help continue our work on the podcast. BONUS EPISODES coming January 2020! Go to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop our custom apparel! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild o...2019-12-0935 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild031 || An Introduction to CarvingHappy Thanksgiving everyone! This week Joy and Nick talk about the importance of carving! Like carving out time for awesome friends, carving wood art, and of course carving the turkey.  We can only do what we do thanks to generous listeners and supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as $1 to help continue our work on the podcast. BONUS EPISODES coming soon! Go to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop our custom apparel! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gm...2019-12-0243 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild030 || The Art of Determination ft. Caleb KingThis week, Nick and Joy are joined by musician and artist, Caleb King. Caleb shares his love of pop culture, watercolor art, and music on this fun episode filled with insight, stories, and a lot of laughs! Follow Caleb on https://twitter.com/caleb_king or Instagram.com/caleb_king Purchase and see Caleb’s work at www.thecalebking.com TIME CODES: The Mandalorian SPOILERS: 12:05 - 31:26 —— We can only do what we do thanks to generous listeners and supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider suppor...2019-11-251h 22Stoke the WildStoke the Wild029 || Carry OnThis week we talk The Mandalorian, Disney Princesses, and recognizing our self worth when projects fail to come through.  We can only do what we do thanks to generous listeners and supporters like you!  If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as $1 to help continue our work on the podcast. Go to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop our custom apparel!  Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com  Follow @stokethewild on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook  --- This episode is sponsored by · A...2019-11-1855 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild028 || Seasonal ChangesThis week Nick & Joy talk the weird reality that is seasonal change.  Moods. Music. Momentum. All of it playing a part in how we experience and implement creativity.  We can only do what we do thanks to generous listeners and supporters like you! If you feel so kindly, consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild for as little as $1 to help continue our work on the podcast. Go to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop our custom apparel! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on...2019-11-1146 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild027 || Creative FlowThis week. we talk music, networking, and finding the sweet spot between chaos and creativity. Join us. as we talk about Ricardo Mondragon's inspiring sculpture work visually crafted through sound waves and music to blend science, math, and music into a unique art form. See Ricardo's work at www.ricardomondragon.com Check out a Creative Morning chapter in your area - www.creativemornings.com Consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild Go to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop out our custom apparel! Questions or want to share a project with us? E...2019-10-2847 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild026 || The Courage to Press OnThis week Nick & Joy celebrate 6 months of podcasting!!!!! And they talk returning to longboarding, latte art, battling rams (battering rams too!) and the amazing story of Mildred Winter who founded the Parents as Teachers curriculum which creatively changed the way early childhood education exists today! For more info on Jumpstart & Parents as teachers click HERE. Consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild Go to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop out our custom apparel! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook2019-10-2153 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild025 || Ebbs & FlowsIt's episode 25! This week we discuss trip planning, project approaches, and answering some more questions from YOU! How do we know when we are "done" with a project? A great question that we breakdown in the episode! Listen to find out. Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! You can also support us by going to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop our custom apparel! Questions or want t...2019-10-1456 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild024 || Creative NostalgiaThis week, Nick & Joy revisit creative kitchen moments from their childhood. It's a nice reminder that creative comes from all sorts of places and our families can be some of our first influences to creativity. Plus, Nick talks about his nostalgia for The Legend of Zelda! Get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.com/stokethewild Check it out today! Consider supporting us @ Patreon.com/stokethewild Go to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop out our custom apparel! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: s...2019-10-0759 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild023 || Prompts & CircumstanceThis week Nick & Joy talk about "burninating" all the things that get in the way of moving forward creatively. We also answer a few questions about using different mediums, or tools as a creative; how does that change the creative process, or even our creative output? Sometimes  having healthy limitations on how we create can shape and inspire new ideas. Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! You can a...2019-09-3058 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild022 || Creative CommunityThis week Joy and Nick talk through their experience of the Beverly Art Walk and how the community support of artists is a brilliant way to build care around one another. We also detail our honest pursuit of creative endeavors through education and how you can help support us as we move forward!  Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! You can also support us by going to stokethewild.t...2019-09-231h 12Stoke the WildStoke the Wild021 || Language & CreativityThis week Joy gets nerdy with the research as we talk linguistics, language acquisition, and how it impacts the overall human, creative journey. For more info about the Jumpstart program go to parentasexpert.com Beverly Art Walk Details: https://www.beverlyarts.org/events/2019-beverly-art-walk/ which includes MAP too! Show is Saturday 9/21/19 from 12p-6p.  Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! You can also support us b...2019-09-1659 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild020 || Animation & InspirationIt's our twentieth episode! We talk about favorite animated toons; movie and tv! Plus, we get into the back to school routines, Joy's fascination with puppet shows, and Nick's upcoming show at the Beverly Art Walk in the Beverly Park area of Chicago. Beverly Art Walk Details: https://www.beverlyarts.org/events/2019-beverly-art-walk/ which includes MAP too!  Show is Saturday 9/21/19 from 12p-6p. Go to Stokethewild.com/store  to check out our online shop! Sign up for our newsletter to receive 15% off. your first order. Questions or want to sh...2019-09-081h 00Stoke the WildStoke the Wild019 || On the Road AgainWe are back with a new episode after traveling as guest speakers for the Labor Day Weekend. Hear travel stories from art and music adventures of the past, and find out what mobile game Joy decided to get into recently? Are you up for a littler weirdness? This one is silly and weird! Also, we could use your support of our show. Leave us a review on iTunes and chuck in a buck $ on our Patreon to help support the fam! Go to Stokethewild.com/store  to check out our online shop! Sign u...2019-09-0458 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild018 || The Science of Coffee & Creativity ft. Patrick & Gretta DertingerThis week Nick and Joy have special guests Patrick and Gretta Dertinger on the show to talk creativity in medicine, science, coffee, entrepreneurship and so much more! There's always a bit of laughter when Nick and Patrick get together, so enjoy this episode of ridiculousness. Follow Patrick on Instagram and Twitter Follow Gretta on Instagram  Follow Two Mile Coffee Bar on Instagram or go to Twomilecoffee.com Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can h...2019-08-251h 14Stoke the WildStoke the Wild017 || Laughter is the Best MedicineThis week Nick and Joy talk about some of their favorite comedy television shows! Specifically Nick's rewatching of The Office as he heals up from the neck surgery. Who would have thought that comedy would help release those good ol' fashioned endorphins to help you feel good?! Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! You can also support us by going to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop our custom a...2019-08-181h 02Stoke the WildStoke the Wild016 || Mosaics & Neck BonesNick and Joy talk Nick's surgery, the recovery time, and mosaic art. How little pieces of art can be used to create larger masterpieces, and some art history too. Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! You can also support us by going to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop our custom apparel! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com F...2019-08-1242 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild015 || Art ExperiencesNick & Joy talk crazy stories in their lives, and a trip to the Art Institute this week with their son. For more info go to stokethewild.com Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! You can also support us by going to stokethewild.threadless.com  to shop our custom apparel! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow @stokethewild o...2019-08-0452 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild014 || Conventional WisdomConventional Wisdom, get it? We were at a convention...or a festival...anyway, I'll see myself out. This week we talk about the Liberty Arts Festival, Marvel's Hall H news out of Comic-Con, and discovering new artists like Dorothy Bury Shaw! Her work was super rad and it was great to. chat with her at the festival and learn about her work. Dorothy Bury Shaw's work can be found at dburyshaw.com Go to Stokethewild.com/store  to check out our online shop! Sign up for our newsletter to receive 15% off. your first o...2019-07-281h 02Stoke the WildStoke the Wild013 || Visual Communication ft. Sarah KlosThis week, Nick and Joy go on the road and interview artist and designer, Sarah Klos. Sarah shares her insights on art and education, breaking barriers in the field of design, and how she approaches and plans a project. Follow her on IG: @sarahklos_ Follow her on TW: @klos_notfar Go to Stokethewild.com/store  to check out our online shop! Sign up for our newsletter to receive 15% off. your first order. Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow Stoke the Wild o...2019-07-211h 09Stoke the WildStoke the Wild012 || Chasing the Ordinary ft. Melissa ZaldivarThis week we are joined by special guest Melissa Zaldivar, author of Kingdom Come: Finding Holy in the Here and Now. Melissa talks about her life traveling across the U.S. and how it has influenced her writing. She digs into the interesting path her writing has taken to the point of launching her first book. And she entertains Nick and Joy's persistent questions about life and everything in between.  go to www.melissazaldivar.com to pre-order her book! Follow her on IG: @melissazaldivar Follow her on TW: @melissazaldi Follow her on FB: w...2019-07-141h 01Stoke the WildStoke the Wild011 || Roll CreditsNick and Joy get a bit worked up over some of their favorite films; from plot twists to movie scores, emotional deaths to don't bother seeing the movie. They laugh, rip on M. Night a bit, throw Solo under the bus, and enjoy a bit of John Williams. To avoid any spoilers for movies that have come out 20-30 years ago, jump in around minute 40. Seriously though, you've probably seen the movies.  Visit us at Liberty Arts Festival Saturday July 20, 2019. Go to Stokethewild.com/store  to check out our online shop! Si...2019-07-0858 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild010 || Staying FocusedCreating deadlines, staying focused while dealing with fear and stress, plus having some fun on our 10th episode. Enjoy some improv poetry. Check out Melissa Zaldivar's debut book Kingdom Come at MelissaZaldivar.com Visit us at Liberty Arts Festival Saturday July 20, 2019. Go to Stokethewild.com July 1st to check out our online shop! Sign up for our newsletter to receive 15% off. your first order. Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow Stoke the Wild on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook  If you'd l...2019-06-3054 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild009 || Painting in WatercolorThis week Nick and Joy talk watercolors and some of the techniques Nick has learned over the years, both from mentors, friends, and his favorite influences. If you've wanted to learn a bit more about how watercolor painting works, learning through trial and error, or simply being patient while you paint, give it as listen. Or don't, I'm not your mom. But I think you'll find it fun and insightful. Our shop will be opening July 1, 2019 @ Stokethewild.com you'll be able to support the show by ordering shirts, artwork, and more. We will be at...2019-06-231h 03Stoke the WildStoke the Wild008 || Everyday CreativityThis week Joy and Nick talk about our childhood imaginations and how we are often inspired by the world around us. We also get into the everyday creative challenges of finding time to work on projects, what reminds us of our creative wonders, and what we can do to stay focused.  Our shop will be opening July 1, 2019 @ Stokethewild.com you'll be able to support the show by ordering shirts, artwork, and more. We will be at Liberty Arts Fest in Morris, IL on July 20, 2019 - 9am-4pm. Questions or want to share a p...2019-06-1655 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild007 || Navigating RejectionThis week we talk about some of our summer reading book reviews, relationships, and being rejected in our creative endeavors. It's wildly weird. Brutally honest. And, well, you'll just have to listen for yourself as we reminisce about the things we've been rejected from.  We also mention @thediggingestgirl book and work. Check her out! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow Stoke the Wild on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook  If you'd like to support the show check out Patreon.com/stokethewild.  --- Send in a v...2019-06-091h 11Stoke the WildStoke the Wild006 || To Love the Bomb ft. Chris CambellThis week we invite guest artist Chris Cambell to the podcast. Chris is a writer, poet, and graphic designer living in England. We discuss his creative journey, moving to the UK, learning to love the bomb, and how his university skills in improv shaped how he approaches creativity in design and writing. Also our youngest son makes a quick guest appearance at the end to giving us a beautiful interruption!  Find out more about Chris' work at chriscambell.com, chriscambellpoetry.com, and fightevilwithpoetry.com You can also read one of his articles with his new p...2019-06-021h 24Stoke the WildStoke the Wild005 || The Stories That Shape UsThis week Nick and Joy talk about their childhood favorite books, being early readers, and how pizza was the thing that made them both eager readers. It gets weird, but it's fun. They also talk about their summer reading lists, and what they hope to learn or enjoy as they let stories shape their creativity. How do the stories and books you read shape what and how you create? Nick's List: Keep Going, Walking on Water, Skyward, Paper Girls, and The Accidental Creative. Joy's List: The Princess Saves Herself in This One, Fairview, Slave Play...2019-05-2650 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild004 || Art as TherapyThis week we discuss art as a form of therapy and self care. Joy brings some information from The American Art Therapy Association, and we break a bit of our own moments in life where art has been a healthy way to process circumstances. Check out Lynzy Lab regarding the bit of dance Nick and Joy discussed. And remember, we are not therapists, nor do we claim to be professional counselors, if you or someone you know is struggling as is need of care, always seek professional help. We love you.  Questions or want to share a p...2019-05-1954 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild003 || Poetry & Art ft. Micah BournesIn this episode we invite our guest and friend, Micah Bournes, to share his story of art, poetry, music,  and spoken word. Micah is an artist from Long Beach, CA, but he has taken his experiences and his art across the world. Whether you are a seasoned poet, or you are just dipping your toes into the pool, this episode will inspire you to rethink poetry as an art form. Check out Micah's work at micahbournes.com or listen at https://micahbournes.bandcamp.com and follow him on instagram, twitter, and facebook. Questions or want t...2019-05-1255 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild002 || Music & What It InspiresThis week we discuss the impact music has had in our lives. From childhood memories, to what music evokes from our emotions as creatives, and even discussing music as language. What playlists we listen to while we create and how music in cinema impacts a story. We also introduce a new segment called, "What We Gonna Do Today?" Where we talk about projects we are working on and hear from some of our listeners as well!  Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethewild@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @stokethewild Follow u...2019-05-0655 minStoke the WildStoke the Wild001 || Fear & CreativityOur first episode and we get things started with the honest topic of fear. Most creatives have had to deal with fear at different points win their lives; performance, exhibition, critique, and rejection. This episode is an intro to the podcast and a look at what fears our hosts have had to struggle with when being creative.  Follow us on Instagram @stokethewild Follow us on Twitter @stokethewild  If you'd like to support the show check out Patreon.com/stokethewild. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stokethewild/me...2019-04-2854 min