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All Episodes

The Experience: Conversations with Creatives — 104 episodes

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Episode 1 — The Beginning of the War

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Episode 0 — Introducing Worlds Collide: Legends

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Filmmakers Kaleb and Kyler Cook on Landing a Deal with Angel Studios

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Indie Publishing, Podcasting, and Making the Best Use of Your Time with Karyne Norton

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The Art of Voice Acting with Cricket Michel

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Jeffrey Nix on Writing With Intention and Sustainable Creativity

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James R. Hannibal on Creating With Eternal Purpose

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Faith, Geek Culture, and Creative Calling with Paeter Frandsen from Christian Geek Central

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Author Kerry Nietz on Amish Vampires in Space, Curious Sci-Fi, and Discovering His Voice

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From the Ring to Hollywood: A Conversation with Luke Hawx

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Author Lauren Smyth on Writing, Entrepreneurship, and Early Success

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Voice of the Hawks Bob Rathbun on Preparation, Storytelling, and the Rhythm of the Game

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Secret Societies, Fantasy Worlds, and Sibling Armies: A Conversation with Hope Ann

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Author Josiah DeGraaf on Teaching, Writing, and Community

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From Line Cook to Dessert Visionary: Claudia Martinez on Pastry, Perseverance, and Building Bar Ana (Plus a Cookie Debate Gone Wrong)

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What's Next for The Experience: A Quick Update from Clint

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From Teacher to Publisher: Troy Hooker's Journey into Fantasy

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Special Realm Makers Episode with Comic Book Writer Matt Yocum!

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Betsy St. Amant on Miracles, Magnolia Bay, and Writing Through the Chaos

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CJ Milacci on Disney Dreams, Dystopian Realities, and the Power of One Reader

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Becky and Scott Minor on Nerd Herding, Shakespeare, and Sci-Fi with Soul

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Megan Schaulis on Faith, Fiction, and Orlando Bloom

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Philip Wilder Returns

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Steve Laube Returns!

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From Farm to Fiction with Deborah Raney

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The Evolution of the Music Industry, the Reality of Fame, and Rediscovering Writing with Author Jeff Giles

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Spiritual Gifts, The Wonder of Christianity, and Fan Fiction with D. T. Powell

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Navigating the Con Scene with Bob McGough

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From Chef to Author to Managing Editor with Shawn Reilly Simmons

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Talking Batman with John Jackson Miller

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Creating immersive experiences with Scott Cramton

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Author Peter F. Hamilton On Writing For a Video Game Universe

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The Power of Perseverance with Author Lauren H. Brandenburg

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Lindsay A. Franklin on Writing, Technology, and Being a Managing Editor

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Making movies with film producer Jiarui Guo

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Realm Makers episode! Authors Steve Rzasa, Jason C Joyner, and J.J. Johnson

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Nadine Brandes Returns!

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Mailbag episode! Special Guest: Stefanie Hall

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Happy 4th of July and Announcement About Next Week's Episode

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Literary Agents, Conferences, and Seeking God's Guidance with Author Candice Pedraza Yamnitz

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Tricia and Nathan Goyer on Conventions, Homeschooling, Video Games, and Co-Writing

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Music Editor Yuri Gorbachow on the Joy of Mentorship, Collaborating with Composers, and Creating Music for TV

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Author Lyndsey Lewellen on X-Men, Perseverance, Christian Punk Rock, and More!

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Brett Harris on Childhood Adventures, Ambition, and Finding Joy in Hard Times

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Graphic Designer Collin Smith on Hearing God's Voice, All-Nighters at Denny's, Gaming, and More

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Trissina Kear on Helping Others Shine, Stepping Into Your Own Value, and Why She Wants to Make You Cry

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Author Candace Kade on Growing Up in China, Leaving a Corporate Job for Writing, and the Importance of Persistence

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Artist Daniel Govar On Creating Outside the Home, Adaptability, and the Power of Saying No

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Breaking Through Fear with YA Author Sophia L. Hansen

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Nicholas Eames Talks About Kings of the Wyld, Video Games, The Differences Between Writing Novels and Comics, and More!

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Andrew Swearingen Talks Co-Authoring Blood of Kings: Legends!

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Cathy McCrumb Discusses Writing Characters on the Autism Spectrum, Navigating Feedback, and More

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The Pre-Publisheds! (2023 Year-End Episode)

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Exploring Pastoral Burnout, Wedding Disasters and Mental Health with Author Bradley Caffee

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Audiobook Narrator Adam Verner on Breaking Into the Industry, AI Dictation, Cephalopods, and More!

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Steve Laube on Swords, Singing, Dunking, and the Call to Excellence

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Audiobook Sample: Steal Fire From The Gods Chapter 1

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The Journey to Steal Fire From The Gods! Special Guest Host: Tyra Burton

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Bonus Episode! Filmmakers Brett Brooks and Jason M. Sheedy Talk About Partnerships, Short Film Festivals, Making Horror Movies, and More!

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Composer Sherri Chung On Making Music for Film and TV

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Author Gillian Bronte Adams on Writing, Horses, and Finding Inspiration in a Camp Office

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Max Brooks Talks Art, Family, Education, and Minecraft

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Author L.E. Richmond on Discovery Writing, Essential Creativity, and the Importance of Immersing Yourself in Good Art

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Creative Director Jamie Foley Talks Publishing, Map Making, Book Design, and Helping Indie Authors

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Author Katherine Briggs on Critique Groups, Obstacles, and the Journey to a Debut Novel

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Dragon Con Special Episode with Tyra Burton of the Digital Media Track!

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Tattoo Culture with Apprentice Gavin Davis

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Author Rachelle Nelson On Finding Your Source Of Creativity

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From Mathematics to Broadway with J. Jared Janas

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Live at Realm Makers! (Special Episode)

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Composer Tangelene Bolton On Making Music for Disney, Netflix, Max, and more

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Author J.J. Johnson On Writing Books That Boys Love To Read

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Derek Mount Talks Family Force 5, Man Night Music, and How the Music Industry Has Changed

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Designing Award-Winning Book Covers with Kirk DouPonce

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The Power of Purpose with Keith Windham

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Nerd Fitness Founder Steve Kamb on Improving Your Health, The Importance of Empathy, and The Last of Us!

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Havok Editor-in-Chief Andrew Winch Wants to be Your First Publisher

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Author E.A. Hendryx Has Written Hundreds of Books

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Creative Director Drew Carroll on Rest and Success

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Filmmakers Kaleb and Kyler Cook of Twinbolt Media Are Fighting Giants (and Winning)

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How to Live Chosen with Author Tabitha Caplinger

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From Minister to Maker with Shawn Cartwright, Owner and Operator of Cartwright Creative Craftworks

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Award-Winning Author Kara Swanson Talks About Competitiveness, Perseverance, and Patience

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The Pre-Publisheds! (2022 Year-End Episode)

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Image Consultant Luke Robinson On the Joy of Helping Other People Shine

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Part 2: Chef and Restaurateur Chris Hall on Creativity and the Importance of Interpersonal Experiences

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Part 1: Chef and Restaurateur Chris Hall on Creativity and the Importance of Interpersonal Experiences

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Writer's Digest Author Carla Hoch talks Writing, Fighting, and Writing About Fighting

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Bonus Episode: Filmmaker & Screenwriter Jason M. Sheedy Talks Horror, Special Effects, and More!

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I signed a book deal!

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Sports Illustrated's Pat Benson on Shooting Your Shot

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Artist Tony Moy is Telling Stories We All Need to Know

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Tor Books Editor Chris Morgan is a Rockstar to Writers

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YA Author Nadine Brandes on Healing the Broken Shalom

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X-Men Author Amanda Bridgeman on Writing Original and Tie-In Fiction

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Publisher and Author John Hartness Knows Everyone in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror Book Industry

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High-Powered Attorney to Award-Winning YA Author: For Liani Kotcher, Excellence is a Habit

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Author Sara Ella and the Basement Library of Destiny

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Illustrating for HBO's Doom Patrol with Brett Brooks

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Performer...Producer...Carey Durham can do it all

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The Unexpected Career Path of Director Andrew Huff

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Making Music for God with Shelly E. Johnson

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The Author's Life with Caroline George

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Being on Tour with Chase Lowe