Episode 041 – Sean Sherrod – Attention & Gratitude

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This week's episode is a conversation with drummer Sean Sherrod about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how learning to be selfless, not taking anything for granted, the importance of doing things wholeheartedly, and so much more relate to those lessons. This is a funny but also very moving discussion about being thankful for life and music. Whether you are into drumming or simply a thoughtful person, this one might be for you!

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Episode 033 – Dan Lawson – Saving & Delivering

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This week's episode is an interview with voice actor Dan Lawson about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how a defining moment of independent happiness, the importance of being nurturing, balancing creativity with professional demands, and so much more relate to those lessons. This is an episode filled with laughter and heartfelt observations about living. Whether you seek to live life to the fullest or you enjoy discussions about creative industries, this one might be for you! Insight in Progress will be taking a short break for the holidays, but the show returns on Monday, January 13th!

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Episode 031 – Scott Kyger – Composure Tactics & Learning from Mistakes

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This week's episode is an interview with filmmaker Scott Kyger about the biggest lessons learned in his life and craft so far. Listen to find out how coming from a military family, working as a professional First Assistant Director, the importance of curiosity in the work of others, and so much more relate to those lessons. Although mostly focused on experiences in film production, the central ideas of this funny conversation apply to life as a whole. If you appreciate stress management techniques or the value in errors, this one might be for you!

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Episode 030 – Daniel Hirshleifer – Using Laughter

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This week's episode is an interview with studying primatologist/film aficionado Daniel Hirshleifer about the biggest lesson learned in his life so far. Listen to find out how a stressful time in a South American rainforest, coping with a family member's serious medical situation, the double-edged nature of humor, and a whole lot more relate to that lesson. Overall, this is a fun conversation that also manages to show just how important laughter is in every facet of life, from the good to the bad. Whether you like science, art, or just laughing, 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 018 – Ronny Rose – Happiness & The Present

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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!

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Episode 016 – Ron Stacker Thompson – Being Open & Everything's Possible

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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!

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Episode 012 – Justin Sanders – Following & F*** Logic

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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!

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