Episode 039 – The Producer returns – Truth Barometer

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This week's episode is the Insight in Progress One Year Anniversary, featuring a new conversation with the show's very first guest, “The Producer a.k.a The Anonymous Artist” (www.theallgirlprisonformodels.bandcamp.com), about the biggest lesson he learned from recently completing the February Album Writing Month challenge (www.fawm.org). Listen to find out how analyzing artistic motivations, Carl Jung, aggressively attacking negative thinking, and a whole lot more relate to that lesson. This talk is all about the creative process, and is everything from profound, to vulgar (fair warning!), to motivational. Whether you are a musician or you just enjoy discussions about creativity that are simultaneously blunt and complex, this one might be for you!

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Episode 034 – Eric Cooney – Honesty & The Spectrum of Happiness

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This week's episode is an interview with writer Eric Cooney about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how relationships, mental health, balancing creative pursuits with life pursuits, and a whole lot more relate to those lessons. This is an open conversation of thorough self-analysis, but not without a lot of humor. If you enjoy deep talks that can mix fun and seriousness, this one might be for you!

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Episode 023 – Tiffany – Flexibility of Vision & Creativity Is Not Enough

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This week's episode is an interview with writer/filmmaker Tiffany about her biggest lessons learned in life and writing so far. Listen to find out how time spent living and working in Japan, the decision to come out of the closet, balancing the demands of productive creativity with living life and so much more relate to those lessons. This is a humorous and heartfelt discussion that covers a lot of valuable ground. Whether you enjoy analyzing the pursuit of an emotionally healthy life or you like laughter along with your deep thoughts, this one might be for you!

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Bonus Episode – The Producer & Insight Insight

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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!

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Episode 017 – Jeremy Brunson – Courage & Hobbies

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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!

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Episode 002 - Justin J. Jackson

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This week's episode features an interview with documentary filmmaker Justin J. Jackson (www.vol4.com) about his biggest lessons in life and creativity so far. Listen to find out how self-honesty, social anxiety, the post-metal band Rosetta and more all factor into those lessons. This is a fun, in-depth and neurotic conversation, and if you enjoy discussions about self-reflection and/or the creative process in filmmaking, this one might be for you!

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