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22/02/2024

She is a member of The Decemberists and Black Prairie . . . has appeared on Portlandia, The Simpsons, and Parks & Recreation . . . and so kindly agreed to be our latest special guest. Please welcome the multi-talented Jenny Conlee!

Some of the topics covered include:
• Placing constraints on herself during the writing of her latest solo album
• Different ways that collaboration can work
• Accordion finding its place in modern music
• How cancer changed her goals and outlook on life
• What inspires her to create

Give a listen right here >> https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/igniterpod/episodes/Jenny-Conlee-e2ftsd0

18/02/2024

Thursday (Feb 22, 2024) check out our episode with Jenny Conlee! Besides appearing on Parks & Recreation and Portlandia and being a key part of The Decemberists, she's a musical powerhouse with a lot to say about her creative process. Find Igniter (IgniterPod) everywhere.

15/09/2022

This episode's special guest is Gary Hirsch, an incredibly creative Portlander who combines his art and improv skills to bring joy to people all over the world, and to help teams collaborate more effectively.

Some of the topics covered include:
• The origins of Gary's accidental global art movement, Botjoy
• Letting go
• Accepting everything as an offer

Listen now right here >> https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Gary-Hirsch-e1nrns1

21/07/2022

There are many reasons why we SHOULD be creating new things in the world... and perhaps we're already doing so whether we realize it or not! In this episode, Rob and Mark dive into a number of them.

Some of the topics covered include:
• The roots of the word "create"
• Your creative output as a diary entry documenting this moment in time
• Possible aftereffects of our creative work

https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Why-Create-e1lh886

07/05/2022

We've spoken about the fear of failure. But what if you actually succeed but are then rejected? The fans, general public, family, friends, gatekeepers... what if they don't like what you created? Lots to dive into there. Hit PLAY on our latest episode and let's get into it!⁣⁣
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Some of the topics covered include:⁣⁣
• Staying in flow state to avoid focusing on fear⁣⁣
• Toxicity of the idea of "success"⁣⁣
• Love and hate evening out⁣⁣
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https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Please--Please--Please-Like-This-One-e1i52p1⁣

14/04/2022

Interruptions come in so many forms: phone, computer, coworkers, your own brain. Always in search of ways around those distractions, Rob and Mark discuss a handful of ways to get away from it all and get into flow state.⁣
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Some of the topics covered include:⁣
• Planning ahead⁣
• Being unreachable⁣
• The actual time and productivity loss that come with seemingly short breaks from flow state⁣
• Taking artist dates⁣

https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Ditch-the-Distractions-e1h51tl
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Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/support

31/03/2022

We all get stuck, distracted, dragged away from our initial goals. The simple yet powerful concept of Beginning Again could often be the ticket to getting your focus back where you intended it to be.

https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Begin-Again-e1ghrph

11/03/2022

No more dillydallying. It’s time to tackle the nastiest task and get it out of the way. In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss some of the benefits of this approach, as well as a few considerations to keep in mind as you set out to do so.⁣
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Some of the topics covered include:⁣
• Getting to the good stuff⁣
• Being aware of your energy and willpower levels⁣
• Avoiding analysis paralysis⁣

24/02/2022

Do you tend to feel most creative and productive when working on your own? Or more so when teamed up with others? In this episode, Rob and Mark take a look at some pros and cons of both approaches.⁣
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Some of the topics covered include:⁣
• The four stages of creation⁣
• External vs. internal judgment⁣
• The myth of the reclusive artist⁣
• Effects that the pandemic has had on isolated/collaborative creative work⁣
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Give a listen on your favorite podcast platform or at IgniterPod.com

27/01/2022

Things are getting steamy… and creative… in an entirely different sort of way. New episode is live; give a listen!

14/01/2022

Shinrin-Yoku is as natural as a medicine can get. Rob introduced this idea to Mark recently and, in this episode, they dive a little deeper into the practice.

30/12/2021

Out with the old and in with the new! With 2022 upon us, Rob and Mark take a look at that age-old tradition of writing New Year's resolutions.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals.
• Rob's "3 Ds" approach to goal setting.
• Applying the business concept of OKRs to other areas of your life.
• Top 5 2021 New Year's resolutions.
• Why we often fail at accomplishing our resolutions.

18/12/2021

We have so much gratitude for those of you who already support the podcast! Here’s to keeping things rolling in the coming year. • https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/support

16/12/2021

As we all roll into that time of year again, Rob and Mark take a few minutes to reflect on some areas of importance for the creative’s soul.

Some of the topics covered include:
• Checking in with yourself.
• Creative gift ideas for others.
• Doing less consuming and more creating.
• And more.⁣

https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Keeping-the-Holidays-Creative-e1blj0d

02/12/2021

Don’t fear the gatekeepers! Most creatives have the option of going a variety of "traditional" and/or DIY routes to get their work out into the world. In this episode, Rob and Mark discuss a number of the pros and cons of each approach. https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Do-You-Need-the-Industry-e1b4b6s

25/11/2021

We are so incredibly grateful for you, dear listener! Here’s a bonus episode to express our thanks. https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Giving-Thanks-e1aqd51

18/11/2021

This week’s special guest is Wayfinding College founder, Michelle Jones, chatting about her efforts to revolutionize higher education, tiny house living, and more! https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Michelle-Jones-e1aeo9n

07/11/2021

Our most recent guest, Dylan Dean, on his need for completion.

04/11/2021

This week's guest is friend and Renaissance man, Dylan Dean. An ER doctor, musician, visual artist, and so much more, Dylan joined us to chat about an equally varied number of things.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Some of the topics covered include:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
• Triage, creativity and death in the emergency room.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
• How Tim Ferriss is a big fat liar.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
• Dylan's process of showing gratitude and setting intention.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
• The constant search for flow.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
• Setting expectations and communicating.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
• The importance of knowing (and playing) your game.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Brought to you by Revival Drum Shop and Music Millennium⁣⁣

21/10/2021

New episode alert! Find it wherever you listen to podcasts.

What sort of timeframes are you allotting to your big projects? What about your small tasks? Writing that book. Answering all of those emails. Parkinson’s Law might inspire you to reevaluate how much time things really can take and how much time you choose to allow for them.

15/10/2021

Bonus episode out now! Wherein Rob & Mark tackle a few comments, questions and whatnot. Who are we kidding? Lots and lots (and lots) of whatnot.

07/10/2021

A man of many hats, we recently coerced Chris Funk into taking off the Producer sombrero, ditching the Touring Musician beanie, and putting on the Podcast Guest fedora for a few. Now available for your listening pleasure in all the places!⁣

02/10/2021

Are you caught up on all of our episodes? Have a favorite? Told a friend about it yet? Thanks for being you… now get back to creating cool stuff!

23/09/2021

New episode just went live! • The alarm goes off but what makes you do anything other than just shut it off and go back to sleep? In their latest episode, Rob and Mark begin to dip into the WHY and the HOW of an issue that everyone no doubt struggles with from time to time.

https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Get-Out-of-Bed-and-Feed-the-G-E-C-K-O-e17o1el

09/09/2021

Get out your sticky notes and join Rob and Mark for a chat with Floater guitarist Dave Amador! Listen now on your favorite podcast platforms.

08/09/2021

New episode (with another very special guest) dropping in two days! Have you shared IGNITER with all your favorite peeps yet?

26/08/2021

It's going to happen at some point. You've likely been (and ARE) afraid of it.

There's far too much to cover in a single episode – hell, even in hundreds of episodes – but we'll start unpacking it a bit here.

Listen now on all of your favorite podcast platforms!⁣

24/08/2021

New episode this Thursday!

15/08/2021

ICYMI: Storm Large >> https://open.spotify.com/episode/29n020iYo2uHq4uyjFW26U?si=VESbNJv9T2CEgg9da7IlYQ&dl_branch=1

12/08/2021

Listen now to our conversation with the inimitable Storm Large, available on podcast platforms everywhere >> https://anchor.fm/igniterpod/episodes/Storm-Large-e15o1i1

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