Shows
FREE THE IDEAEp12: Create for Just One Person — YourselfJoin Bob and me as we talk about his second book, and first work of fiction: a "defective detective" novel.For more ways to unleash your creativity, visit the FREE THE IDEA 'stack: https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-10-2222 min
FREE THE IDEAEp11: Creativity Is an AdventureThe very talented and thoughtful Mirko Vogel — musician, producer, father, husband — joins the podcast to talk about why it’s “…vitally important that we reconnect with the thing that makes us human: our creativity.”Mirko also pitches me on his dream to make magic in a Chevy Astro Van…talk about titillating!--Don't just listen, read the substack blog: FREE THE IDEA
2025-10-0920 min
FREE THE IDEAEp10: Old Song Made NewCover Stories is an idea that’s been banging around in my head for years. But I was always too afraid to actually make something of it.Cover Stories tells the saga of childhood bands told by now-adults. These adults then take an active part in covering one of those childhood songs with the help of a producer and professional musicians — bringing new life to an old dream. The series will take people back to the time in their lives when they felt free to be creative in any way they wanted.In order to FREE...
2025-09-2619 min
FREE THE IDEAEp9: Justin Bilicki & the Fun of FailureMy guest for Episode 9 is Justin “Don’t Call Him Justice” Bilicki. We discuss everything from making creativity mandatory to Barry Sanders and the 1980s Detroit Lions.Justin says: “Creativity can only exist in the presence of ignorance.” So give up any notion that you know anything and just start making things.A few more “wisdom chunks” from this episode include:“Failure isn’t failure, it’s trying. And trying is fun.”“It’s safe to write rules around making something; but when you crate a template, you are checking boxes, you're not doing anything creative an...
2025-07-1628 min
FREE THE IDEAEp8: Don't "Whack-a-Mole" Someone's CreativityTodd's creative collaborator from Age 0, Jeff Möehle, joins him once again to discuss myriad topics including: how to write a song, the huge power of collaboration, and how NOT to Whack-a-Mole someone's creativity.Become a free subscriber to the FREE THE IDEA Substack here:https://freetheidea.substack.com/p/podcast-ep8-dont-whack-a-mole-someones
2025-06-2529 min
FREE THE IDEAEp7: Ben Jones & The Shitty First DraftsBen Jones is a lot of things, but he is not a poet. Listen in as Todd and Ben (a professional singer and performer) cover all kinds of creative topics: from AI to constructive feedback to sucking to “just starting.”Become a FREE subscriber:https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-06-1120 min
FREE THE IDEAEp6: Be Kind to Your Creative SelfArtist and musician Jill Dryer is an enthusiastic creator. She sets a great example of “being kind to her creative self.” Listen in as Jill and Todd discuss her (ongoing) creative journey; the value of collaboration; and how creativity is not a luxury, but a necessity for all of us.Become a FREE subscriber of the blog here: https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-06-0521 min
BRITAIN: 8-YEAR-OLD BOY BANDThe JacksonsFrom the "Greatest Hits" album of one of America's most unsung boy bands.https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-05-2300 min
BRITAIN: 8-YEAR-OLD BOY BANDCommercials (aka Capitalist Anthem)From the "Greatest Hits" album of one of America's most unsung boy bands.https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-05-2300 min
BRITAIN: 8-YEAR-OLD BOY BANDLittle Birdies (A Protest Song)AKA “And if some were alive, there were still mutated, dead, and retarded” from the "Greatest Hits" album of one of America's most unsung boy bands.https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-05-2301 min
BRITAIN: 8-YEAR-OLD BOY BANDDeath Stix: Instruments of DestructionJeff Möehle’s mind-blowing drum solo (aka Jeff Get Stupid on This Kit) from the "Greatest Hits" album of one of America's most unsung boy bands.https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-05-2300 min
BRITAIN: 8-YEAR-OLD BOY BANDBill Knapp’s RapFrom the "Greatest Hits" album of one of America's most unsung boy bands.https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-05-2301 min
BRITAIN: 8-YEAR-OLD BOY BANDPMRC Pick Me!From the "Greatest Hits" album of one of America's most unsung boy bands.
2025-05-2301 min
BRITAIN: 8-YEAR-OLD BOY BANDChuck the Chimes (aka Beat the Meat)This song was originally released as “Beat the Meat” until advised by older brother Dan (producer/thieving band manager) that this could be potentially embarrassing.
2025-05-2302 min
BRITAIN: 8-YEAR-OLD BOY BANDSunlight Makes Me MellowFrom the "Greatest Hits" album of one of America's most unsung boy bands.
2025-05-2301 min
BRITAIN: 8-YEAR-OLD BOY BANDAtomic AardvarkFrom the "Greatest Hits" album of one of America's most unsung boy bands.https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-05-2301 min
BRITAIN: 8-YEAR-OLD BOY BANDBartenderFrom the "Greatest Hits" album of one of America's most unsung boy bands.https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-05-2300 min
BRITAIN: 8-YEAR-OLD BOY BANDRefrain, Refrain , and Refrain AgainThe hypnotic, haunting, power-ballad instrumental from the "Greatest Hits" album of one of America's most unsung boy bands.https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-05-2301 min
FREE THE IDEAFREE THE IDEA Podcast Theme Song"Refrain, Again and Again" originally written by 8 year old boy band Britain, as reimagined by Jeff Möehle 45 years later.https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-05-2300 min
FREE THE IDEAEp5: "Dopamine for the Soul"In this podcast we discuss with Ross Gordon how he freed the idea for his latest project, ways to dodge dogmatic thinking, and strategies for pursuing purpose. (And you can say you were there when Ross coined the term “Dopamine for the Soul.”)https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-05-2319 min
FREE THE IDEAEp4: Disappearing Your Inner CriticOne way to silence your inner critic (or "forget" you have one at all)https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-05-1011 min
FREE THE IDEAEp3: Inner Child vs. Inner CriticThe band members of Britain reunite 45 years later to discuss creativity, how to conquer the inner critic, and ways to stay inspired.https://freetheidea.substack.com/
2025-05-0744 min
FREE THE IDEAEp 2: Beeby (High, Spirited) Takes OverWhile editing this episode, I got a “System Overload” error. There must have been so much nonsense in there that I broke it. This is BEEBY. This here’s MY first podcast. TODD’S was the first one. Anyway, welcome! (Are you the type of person who says “Anyway” or “Anyways”?). We, I, appreciate that you’re here. Now I’m apparently typing a podcast instead of speaking it out loud? You can and should definitely listen to this podcast (unless you’re the type of person who says “Anywho” unironically).NOTE: It’s a terrible idea trying to op...
2025-05-0112 minFREE THE IDEAEp 1: Todd (Sober, Sensible) Sets Up The ConceptA podcast about helping you get ideas out of your head and into the world. With a Jekyll & Hyde-ian twist as you’ll have one of two hosts: Either TODD (Sober, Sensible) or BEEBY (High, Spirited). Both have lots of ways they can help you free your ideas, they just approach it from totally different angles.What TODD and BEEBY have in common, though, is this: By sharing your ideas with others, you create idea flow. Achieving this flow of “inspiration in, inspiration out,” frees you to move on to newer, bigger, and better ideas.
2025-05-0116 min
Graphic Design Is Fun.1. Todd Beeby — Identity Design from Hospitality to TaxidermyTodd Beeby is a brand identity designer and illustrator based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Todd's website: toddbeeby.net
Todd's Instagram: instagram.com/todd_beeby
2022-07-2815 min
The Prog Files podcastThe Prog Files January 2021Well, who'd have thought it? January is upon us and in deepest Progshire we're locked down and waiting for spring to work its anti-viral magic. But never fear! The first edition of The Prog Files for 2021 is here to serve up some tasty prog music including Kate Bush, The Alan Parsons Project, Todd Rungren and something spicy from Mexico. Why not jump aboard and give it a spin?
2021-01-061h 00
Dr Janina Ramirez - Art Detective#69 - Lost and Found: Raiders of the Lost PastThis episode was recorded in September 2019 at Gloucester History Festival.Producer: Dan Morelle--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Instagram: https://instagram.com/DrJaninaRamirezTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArtDetectivePod Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJaninaRamirez Facebook: https://facebook.com/DrJaninaRamirezFacebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/ArtDetective --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Art Detective Patreon Supporterspatreon.com/ArtDetectiveAdam Ellis...
2019-10-3000 min
Big Boy MoviesEp. 5: JokerJohn and Beeby talk about masterpiece filmmaker Todd Phillip's latest academy award nominated film Joker. Darth Vader did 9/11.
2019-10-081h 21The Prog Files podcastThe Prog Files November 2018November's bumper crop of prog goodies includes Genesis, Todd Rundgren, Projekt Gemineye, Kate Bush and a spot of Be Bop Deluxe, give or a take a few. Settle back, kick your shoes off and slump into musical cushion of sumptuous delights. If you enjoy the show, let me know at facebook.com/theprogfiles.
2018-11-0959 min