Insight In Progress

This week's episode is an interview with director Daniel Strange (www.ubercontent.com/director/danielstrange) about his biggest lesson learned in life and as a filmmaker so far. Listen to find out how trials by fire, Academy Award-nominated actress Julianne Moore, taking creative risks and so much more relate to that lesson. This is a fun, intellectual discussion about filmmaking and the nature of creativity. Whether you are a film aficionado or a deep thinker, this one might be for you!

This is a special “expanded universe” bonus episode to tide you over during the hiatus! A classic guest returns to discuss a current music project (theallgirlprisonformodels.bandcamp.com) in context of his creative lesson from the show and to ask a few questions about Insight in Progress itself. If you enjoy contemplating the creative process, this one might be for you! The show will return to its usual format with the launch of Season Two on Monday, October 7th!

This week's episode is the Insight in Progress season one finale! In a change from the conventional format, we take some time to look back at the first season while also looking ahead to the future of the show. Mark your calendars for October 7th 2013, when Insight in Progress will return! Thank you for listening!

This week's episode is an interview with filmmaker/photographer Mike Taing (www.miketaing.com) about his biggest lessons learned in life and his creative endeavors so far. Listen to find out how causality, keeping a positive outlook, avoiding dissatisfaction in your creative career and much more relate to those lessons. This is a laid back discussion that dances with some big picture ideas about life and creativity. Whether you are into improving your reality through positive thinking or you are figuring out your creative path, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with writer/filmmaker Jesse Rose-Smith about his biggest lesson learned in life so far. Listen to find out how author Arthur C. Clarke, a life-changing medical battle, transcending fear and so much more relate to that lesson. Despite its sometimes heavy nature, this is often a very funny conversation that is life-affirming and looks to the vast possibilities of human progression. Whether you find yourself contemplating our place in the universe or you find inspiration in stories of people triumphing over terrifying obstacles, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with photographer and multiform artist Ronny Rose (www.ronnyrose.com) about his biggest lessons learned in life and his creative endeavors so far. Listen to found out how encouragement to pursue happiness, a pivotal moment in Southeast Asia, crystallizing moments of magic and so much more relate to those lessons. This is a meditative conversation full of warmth and positive energy. Whether you enjoy stories about people chasing their dreams or you just like feeling uplifted, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with editor and singer Jeremy Brunson about his biggest lessons learned in life and his creative endeavors so far. Listen to found out how bolstering courage, Mahatma Gandhi, the power of singing and much more tie into those lessons. This is a laid back and fun conversation regarding very prevalent themes of modern adulthood. If you are into facing your fears and/or balancing your life, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with educator and show business polymath Ron Stacker Thompson about his biggest lessons learned in life and a varied career spanning several decades. Listen to find out how being responsible for one's own optimism, the importance of listening, taking chances and so much more relate to those lessons. An introspective conversation with someone of Ron's experience, stature and outlook is invaluable. If you are in any way receptive to wisdom on the journey of life, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with creative producer/filmmaker Kareem about his biggest lessons learned in life and filmmaking so far. Listen to find out how the efforts to enhance productivity, building good habits, director David Fincher and so much more relate to those lessons. This is a very humorous conversation with a lot of value in motivation and personal development. So if you are into those types of topics and you like to laugh, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with film music composer Adam about his biggest lessons learned in life and film music composition so far. Listen to find out how juggling the responsibilities of life, musician Devin Townsend, the politics of the film industry and much more relate to those lessons. This conversation is framed by very universal lessons and a good helping of music talk. If you are striving to keep your life in equilibrium, this one might be for you! Especially artists!

This week's episode is an interview with assistant editor/filmmaker Will Tordella about his biggest lessons learned in life and filmmaking so far. Listen to find out how two major health scares, cognitive behavioral therapy, hatred for reality television and many other topics relate to those lessons. This is a life-affirming, honest and moving conversation that also has a lot of humor and film talk for good measure. Whether you are on the journey of embracing life or you are a film nerd, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with writer/magazine editor Justin Sanders (www.artichokehaircut.com) about his biggest lessons learned in life and his creative work so far. Listen to find out how society's obsession with leaders, understanding feminism, author Franz Kafka and much more relate to those lessons. This is a nerdy and wide-ranging conversation filled with humor, introspection and a heavy dose of dissecting the mechanics of storytelling. If you are a creative person and/or you enjoy mixing laughs with deep thinking, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with IT security analyst, CB, about his biggest lessons learned in life and his career so far. Listen to find out how a disciplined childhood, moral dilemmas of religious faith, the importance of inner fulfillment and a whole lot more relate to those lessons. This is a goodhearted conversation that's funny, deep and very human. Whether you are a driven professional or just a fan of positive discussions, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with software engineer/indie game designer Michael Stanley about his biggest lessons learned in life and professional/personal projects so far. Listen to find out how the power of knowledge, imagining a world without fear, the comparison of writing code and narrative stories, and so much more relate to those lessons. This is a technical, analytical and often funny conversation that covers a lot of ground. Whether you are into coding, storytelling or you are just a deep thinker, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with the graphic artist/designer/vinyl toy customizer known as Tamisery (www.etsy.com/shop/Tamisery) about her biggest lessons in life and artistry so far. Listen to find out how being a new mom, the challenges of being a largely self-taught artist, the importance of perseverance and much more factor into those lessons. This one is especially for you burgeoning artists and fans of Tamisery, but even if you are simply into honest and ultimately inspiring discussions about life and art, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with filmmaker Adam Tate (www.adamwtate.net) about his biggest lessons in life and creativity so far. Listen to find out how the media landscape, dealing with panic, President Jimmy Carter and much more relate to those lessons. Whether you are into analyzing modern life or the importance of archival science (or maybe you're just a film nerd), this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with creative humanitarian Casey Johnson-Aksoy (www.socialriotmedia.com) about her biggest lessons in life and creativity so far. Listen to discover what dedication to personal development, balancing several passions, filmmaker David Lynch and much more have to do with those lessons. If you are into self-actualization and positive thinking, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with an anonymous civil servant, who has seen it all over a diverse and successful career spanning several decades, about his biggest lesson in life so far. Listen to find out how growing up on the streets of Baltimore, enlisting in the Navy in the late 60's, various iterations of social work and much more all relate to that lesson. Whether you value the wisdom of age or you strive to keep an open mind, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with a soon-to-be English teacher, creative writer and drummer known as Chuck about his biggest lessons in life and creativity so far. Listen to find out how positive thinking, author Gabriel García Márquez, the power of creative juxtaposition and a whole lot more factor into those lessons. This is probably the most “feel good” episode so far, so if you're into striving for inner happiness or you like mulling the origins/meaning of creativity, this one might be for you!

This week's episode is an interview with editor and podcaster Lance Coviello about his biggest lessons in life and creativity so far. Listen to find out how relationships, nerd culture, podcasting and more relate to those lessons. Whether you're on the journey of becoming comfortable in your own skin, or you just like talking nerdy, this one might be for you! Also be sure to check out Lance's podcast network at www.bonus-level.com!