Creative Commoners

Wherein we discuss self-publishing with the first guest to our virtual studio, Paul Fini. We discuss Paul’s background and creative history, Corey shares his Oscar-worthy talent, Allison reveals her “tricks” of the trade, and Chris pines for more smutty pics. Then, Paul and Allison tell us the ins and outs of publishing your own stuff. Theme music by Latché Swing. “The Ruined Tower of Zenopus” pod-play clips courtesy of Paul Fini.

Wherein we discuss do-it-yourself creative folks. Thanks to the Internet the barriers have come down for making stuff like publishing a book, producing a web series, writing a video game, making a t-shirt, or recording a podcast. We fight fatigue and the wine tunnel to discuss well-known and successful people who have forged their own path and have created exciting things. Special guest Robert Mondavi. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we present our first writing challenge. Our writing challenge was to write a short letter from the perspective of an inanimate object. The submissions are in and they are glorious. We read each letter and share our own. Also, Whit transcends time with his awesomeness and Corey ends it all by ending it all. Stories by: Ian Thomas Healy, Lev Lazinskiy, M. Craig Bettencourt, Frank Granger, Andrew Doherty, Michael Parrish, Hollie Heintz, Kate Jenkins, and Whit Heintz Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we discuss obstacles in our creative pursuits. This issue gets at the heart of what it means to be a creative commoner and what we are trying to do with the show. We tackle general problems we face in our creative lives as well specific issues in our various projects. In other news, Chris goes David Lee Roth, Corey takes control of the helm, and Allison practically gives away the entire plot of Scarlet Letters (but not really!). Our hosts race each other to publish the character name General Obstacle, Dr. Phil guest stars, Allison gives Writer’s Block the […]

Wherein we finish discussing unique and unusual ways to tell a story. Topics covered include tabletop gaming, radio plays, Sleep is Death, webcomics, and parlour games like Consequences, Exquisite Corpse, telephone game, Mad Libs (which we play on air!), and Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai. Allison crushes for Wil Wheaton AND Nikola Tesla, Corey introduces the sexy Doctor Fluffernutter of Uranus, Chris comes down with the weepy fever, and we all wax wondrously about autumn in the Midwest. For some visual aids, check out this week’s Show Notes! Theme music by Latché Swing. Previously On music by Kevin MacLeod.

Wherein we discuss unique and unusual ways to tell a story. Traditional storytelling techniques such as novels or short stories can sometimes feel daunting or limiting especially when you are still finding your footing as a storyteller. We discuss different ways to tell a story such as micro-fiction, interactive fiction, and pulp stories. Also, Chris displays his musical talents, we shovel more grief onto the hero, and we riff about mooks and mugs. In other words, spaceships, robots, and superheroes. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we discuss creative societies of yore. In order to serve as a model and inspiration for our own creative society, we talk about the histories of three groups: the Inklings, the Bloomsbury Group, and the Algonquin Round Table. Be sure to stick around as we play a parlor game where Corey sullies our good name . . . well, half of it anyway. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we finish discussing our creative inspirations. Join us for the action-packed conclusion to Muse Musings! This time Chris shares his creative inspirations. Who lives? Who dies? Who taught you how to do this stuff? Listen in to find out. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we discuss our creative inspirations. We discuss the hell out of those inspirations. So much so, that we have to break it into two parts. In part one, Allie and Corey discuss their creative muses. Also, Allie reveals a secret crush, Corey reveals his Anglophilia, and Chris raises the dead. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we discuss our recent travels. Corey gets some techno bling and a new project. Allison battles prologue-ists and her own fears. Chris visits Ireland’s tidiest (not tiniest) toilet and narrowly escapes capture by leprechauns. Theme music by Latché Swing.

Wherein we discuss what the hell this show is about. Also, we reveal our secret origins. Theme music by Latché Swing.