6 Figure Creative is a podcast that helps freelance creatives earn more money by doing what they love. If you’re trying to avoid the never-ending grind of a 9–5, or just want to earn more money doing what you do best (creating), 6 Figure Creative is your new favorite show! Join host Brian Hood and his guests as they explore topics such as mental health, finances, sales, marketing, time management, the digital nomad lifestyle, and more.
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An exploration of music production through informal discussions about technique, philosophy, gear, and creativity. Hosted by Brian Funk, a musician, songwriter, teacher, and Ableton Certified Trainer.
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The Thirteenth Hour books are 80s inspired illustrated fairy tale fantasy novels that pay homage to fantasy, sci fi, and teen movies from the 80s as well as the music of that era. This podcast explores aspects of 80s culture as well as a wide variety of influences behind the books. Companion site: http://13thhr.wordpress.com
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Tape Notes is a podcast about the art and craft of music production. Hosted by John Kennedy, each episode reunites an artist and producer to talk about the highlights of their collaboration in the studio. Their conversations lift the lid on every stage of the creative process, from kindling the first spark of a song idea, through decisions on style and instrumentation, to finessing the final product. Full of fascinating anecdotes, the conversations also feature early demo versions and stems ...
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The SonicScoop Podcast | Music Production, Audio Engineering, and The Business of Music
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Join SonicScoop's Justin Colletti and guests to explore best practices for running a creative business in audio, music and other creative fields. From tips and tutorials on music production and audio engineering, to business masterclasses, interviews with heavy hitting producers, engineers, researchers, journalists, creative entrepreneurs and more, the weekly SonicScoop podcast is unlike any other.
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My name is Jamie Lidell and I'm gonna delve into the heady magic of creating music in a modern studio, probe the depths of production, get tech crazy with mixing tricks, studio skills and equipment. I'll be joined by fellow musicians, engineers and all-round audiophiles who kindly share their tips, stories and ingenious insight from the bizarre world of music production. I shall answer questions and seek knowledge from other music makers on a quest to discover how to make things sound RIGHT. ...
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The official CHPTRS podcast. An inside look at songwriting and recording. Stories behind the songs, hidden production tricks, and the friends that helped make the music.
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The inner game of building a career as a musician or creative person. The intersection of music, music business, and spirituality. Hosted by www.mattoestreicher.com
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Keith Mills, founder of the Finish More Music system, reveals the creative strategies and mindsets he teaches to thousands of music producers so you can write more and better music, ready to release and share with the world. Discover workflow hacks to speed up your writing process, mindset approaches to overcome avoidance, procrastination and perfectionism, and compositional techniques to help you take your underground dance music productions to the next level.
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Hosted by the hyperactive music producer Oxygenfad each episode we talk to a new artist about their stories and how they do what they do. There is a human, beautiful side to the show when people talk about struggles they had to go through but there is also a gigantic nerd element to the show when we talk about 90's DOS trackers, DAWs, VSTs, and the best foam to use when building your own sound proofed studio. There is always something to learn from each episode and the takeaways will help yo ...
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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #467: My Brother, Jeremy, and I Play His Role Playing Game, Mappa Mundi Part 1
The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #467: My Brother, Jeremy, and I Play His Role Playing Game, Mappa Mundi Part 1 https://archive.org/download/podcast-467/Podcast%20467.mp3 This week, my brother and I are playing an early build of the ecology and exploration role playing game he helped develop with Three Sail Studios, Mappa Mundi. The idea is you (and you…
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Analyzing the Biggest Sleeper Hit in History [Mix Lessons from Glass Animals "Heat Waves"]
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What makes the mix and production for "Heat Waves" by Glass Animals so successful? Justin Colletti analyzes it in real time in this mixing breakdown. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: http…
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#318: The 7 Key Topics To Cover With Every Client BEFORE The Sale | The Client Acquisition Series
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Have you ever had one of those awkward situations with a crush where you were TOTALLY into them, but you weren’t sure if they were into you? Yeah... That sucks. Unfortunately, there’s nothing we can do to help you there since we give business advice instead of dating advice. What we CAN help you with is the client equivalent of that situation. Here…
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What Makes a Mix Addictive? ["All The Small Things": Lessons from Blink 182]
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What makes this mix great? Justin Colletti analyzes the mix, production and arrangement for Blink 182's "All The Small Things". ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystifi…
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John is joined by Kieran Hebden, better known as Four Tet, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Three’, along with a selection of his other work. Following his start in music writing and recording as part of post-rock band ‘Fridge’, Kieran released his debut solo album as Four Tet ‘Dialogue’ in 1999. Since then, his constant…
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Carter Vail - Musician, Songwriter on his new album 100 Cowboys
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Carter Vail is a musician, producer, and video creator. His fast-paced, lighthearted short-form songs have garnered him hundreds of thousands of followers across social media. His new album, 100 Cowboys, combines upbeat music with emotional lyrics that document a difficult breakup. Carter shares his songwriting process, thoughts on collaboration, a…
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#317: How To Get A Complete Stranger To Hire You | The Client Acquisition Series
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Client acquisition is a nerdy marketing term that basically boils down to one thing: getting clients. While the idea is simple, our freelance community seems to be deathly allergic to client acquisition. I get it... None of us got into this game because we wanted to become marketers. We do this because we love spending all day every day doing what …
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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #466: Welcome My Brother, Jeremy, as We Talk about The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1986)
The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #466: Welcome My Brother, Jeremy, as We Talk about The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1986) https://archive.org/download/podcast-466/Podcast%20466.mp3 This week, my brother and I are watching the 1986 TV movie, The Murders in the Rue Morgue. You can read the original Edgar Allen Poe short story here (it’s public domain) as w…
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Mix Masters: The Secrets of Steve Albini’s Sound
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Steve Albini earned a lifelong cult following of music fans and music producers after his work on Nirvana’s In Utero. But what made his mixes and productions unique? And what can we learn from his approach in the studio, and in the mix? That’s what we’ll analyze today. Join Justin Colletti as we take a closer look at the late, great Albini’s work w…
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#316: Contracting Is For Suckers | There’s A Better Way To Freelance
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Ever been offered a gig where a company or agency is hiring you on as a contractor (or subcontractor)? To anyone desperate for work it an sound like a dream, but here's the catch – it's actually a trap. In our latest podcast episode, I break down why contracting can seem like a godsend for freelancers desperate for gigs, but it often becomes a nigh…
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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #465: Preview of a Thirteenth Hour Sequel – Aurora Hunting https://archive.org/download/podcast-465/Podcast%20465.mp3 This week’s podcast episode covers two things – I tried to make a Thirteenth Hour water game (one of those briefly entertaining / frustrating games where you have a little tank of water with a button you …
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David Alexander - Audio Engineer, Producer, Musician
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David Alexander is an audio engineer, producer, and musician originally from Portland, Oregon and now based in Los Angeles. He has over 20 years of experience working in all genres, with roots in the subcultures of hardcore and punk. David shares his unique blend of technical skills and creative philosophy on social media. Listen on Apple, Spotify,…
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John joins Kasabian producer, songwriter, and frontman Serge Pizzorno to discuss the band’s latest record, ‘Happenings’. Kasabian, an English rock band formed in the late 1990s, burst onto the scene in the early 2000s with iconic anthems like ‘LSF’ and ‘Club Foot’. Since then, they have released eight albums, earning multiple NME Awards and a Brit …
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#315: The REAL “Secret” to Consistent Clients (and Income) as a Freelancer
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Ever feel like you're stuck on a rollercoaster of feast or famine with freelance work? You land a big project, then... crickets. We've spoken to over 800 freelancers 1 on 1 this past year, and nearly EVERY one of those freelancers was in the same boat... lack of consistency, and lack of any real plan. In this week's episode of the 6 Figure Creative…
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Evan Frankfort - Songwriter, Sound Designer, Film and TV Composer
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Evan Frankfort is a Songwriter, Sound Designer, and TV and Film Composer. His TV and film credits include Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild, The Harlem Globetrotters: Pay it Forward, 90210, and The 100. He writes music and plays in the indie rock band The Spiritual Machines. He has collaborated with diverse artists including Warren Zevon, The Bangl…
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Bones.... Wind.... Caves.... A simpler time When we apes first tooted.. the fluuuute Yes it’s wild how far we’ve come and Matthew Herbert and I go back a bit too .. I mean not to the flute tooting era but we go back. He speaks during this chat of his achievements as an evolved ape and many had me gasping ! He tells of multiple slippers that he can …
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Mix Masters: The Secrets of Chris Lord-Alge's Sound [CLA Analyzed]
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What makes Chris Lord-Alge one of the most famous mixers in history? It's not the gear. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►✅Become a channel member here: h…
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#314: How to Find the Right Balance Between "Niching Down" and "Maximizing Value"
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Ever feel like finding the perfect niche is like walking a tightrope? One wrong step, and you're either too broad and get lost in the crowd, or too narrow and miss out on opportunities. In our latest episode, we unravel this tricky dilemma. Whether you're worried about losing clients by niching down or spreading yourself too thin, we've devoted an …
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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #463: Update on “There’s a Wild Heart Beating” (acoustic) Live + More Work on “No Hero”
The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #463: Update on “There’s a Wild Heart Beating” (acoustic) Live + More Work on “No Hero” https://archive.org/download/podcast-463/Podcast%20463.mp3 This week’s podcast episode follows up on what I started last week – I did end up playing “There’s a Wild Heart Beating” at a local restaurant that holds a monthly open mike f…
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Francis Preve: The Man in the Synth
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Francis Preve is a sound designer, producer, and synthesizer programmer. He programs factory presets for the leading synthesizer manufacturers including Sequential, Roland, Korg, Oberheim, Serum, and many more. He is the Section Lead of Digital Composition at Austin Community College. Francis releases sound packs through his company SympleSound. Hi…
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TN:138 Charli XCX, George Daniel & A.G. Cook
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John is joined by singer, songwriter, and producer Charli XCX, as well as producers A.G. Cook and George Daniel, to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘Brat’. Charli XCX first saw success collaborating on Icona Pop's 2012 smash hit ‘I Love It’ and Iggy Azalea's chart-topping single ‘Fancy’. Since releasing her debut album in 2013, she ha…
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#313: Case Study: The Solo Freelancer Earning $1 Million Per Year
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I recently came across one of the coolest freelance businesses I've ever seen, and I wanted to bring this to the 6 Figure Creative audience. I'm not going to spoil anything, but this freelancer is earning over $1 Million per year without a staff, without contractors, and he's able to accomplish this just by taking inspiration from a totally differe…
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In order to mix well you need a roadmap. A system. A repeatable process that reminds you where you are in the mix, where you want to go, and how to get there. Here's how to build your own. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthr…
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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #462: Revisiting “There’s a Wild Heart Beating” (acoustic) in Guitar + Piano
The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #462: Revisiting “There’s a Wild Heart Beating” (acoustic) in Guitar + Piano https://archive.org/download/podcast-462/Podcast%20462.mp3 This week’s podcast episode is a throwback to a song I did in 2017 – “There’s a Wild Heart Beating” that is to accompany a future Thirteenth Hour sequel soundtrack. I wanted to revisit i…
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Mix Masters: The Secrets of Tchad Blake's Sound [Analog Tones with Digital Tools]
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What makes Tchad Blake one of the most acclaimed mixers in history? It's not the gear. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►✅Become a channel member here: ht…
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Mix Masters: The Secrets of Serban Ghenea's Sound
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What makes Serban Ghenea a great mixer? It's not the gear. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringDemystified.com ►✅Become a channel member here: https://www.youtube.com/channe…
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#372: The Magic of Musical Collaboration with Boredomfighters
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Tyler Manning and Jordan Dale are part of Boredomfighters, a nonprofit that brings music-making and collaboration to kids across the United States. Boredomfighters conducts workshops, assemblies, and "Instrument Gardens" to empower young people to create music on the fly using modern production techniques. Tyler and Jordan spoke to me about their w…
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My Top Reference Mixes (...And how to choose your own)
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What are the best reference mixes? Justin Colletti shares his favorite reference mixes, WHY they work, and how you can choose your own. ►🎚Mixing Breakthroughs: https://mixingbreakthroughs.com ►🎛Compression Breakthroughs: https://compressionbreakthroughs.com ►🎧 EQ Breakthroughs: https://EQBreakthroughs.com ►🔊Mastering Demystified: https://MasteringD…
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#312: How To Stop The "Feast Or Famine Cycle"
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Ever felt trapped in the feast-or-famine cycle as a freelancer? I've been there, and it's brutal. But what if I told you there's a way out? I just got back from Alex Hormozi’s amazing workshop in Vegas. Spending two days at Acquisition.com HQ with Alex, Leila, and their leadership team was nothing short of eye-opening. Surrounded by business owners…
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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #461: The Hero’s Journey and Travelling https://archive.org/download/podcast-461/Podcast%20461.mp3 This week’s podcast episode was inspired by some recent travels and a few articles cited in the podcast that gave some helpful ideas on how to deal with the potential hardships that inevitably will occur when you are travel…
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#371: Recording an Entire Album Yourself with Dex Green
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Dex Green is a Nashville-based producer, engineer, and songwriter. He recorded his new album, Imaginary War, by himself, playing every instrument. Dex has worked with artists like Elvis Costello, Margo Price, and Collective Soul. His work has been nominated for a Grammy. Dex and I spoke about his work and the lessons he's picked up from recording c…
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#311: The 4 BIGGEST Things That Will Help You Charge More
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I'm super excited to share this with you today because this is the stuff that really moves the needle in your business. This is how you can charge more without losing clients or getting rejected. This is how you make your clients SO happy that they refer all their friends to you. This is how you become more attractive to your "dream clients". And t…
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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #460: Finding a Home at Princeton University Through Sympoh, the 25 Year Old Breaking Crew We Started
The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #460: Finding a Home at Princeton University Through Sympoh, the 25 Year Old Breaking Crew We Started https://archive.org/download/podcast-460/Podcast%20460.mp3 This week’s podcast episode is a bit of a trip down memory lane as I recently went back to my undergrad university, Princeton, where three friends and I started …
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TN:137 IDLES, Kenny Beats & Mikko Gordon
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John is joined by IDLES' Bowen, along with producer Kenny Beats, and producer and engineer Mikko Gordon, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘TANGK’. Idles are a British post-punk band who gained recognition with their 2017 debut album ‘Brutalism’. Known for their gritty, powerful sound and explosive live shows, their five…
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#370: How to Survive the AI Music Takeover
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AI is getting really good at generating realistic and emotional music. Where will this leave music-makers? Today we discuss how we can ensure that we remain relevant in the face of an AI music takeover! Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Rolling Stone AI Song - https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/suno-ai-chatgpt-music-soul-of-th…
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#310: How To Budget When Your Income Is Inconsistent
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Ever had a $20k month followed by a $1,200 month? Freelancing can be a wild ride. Even with solid client acquisition, those feast-or-famine cycles can stress anyone out. In our latest podcast episode, we're diving into something called dynamic budgeting. This is the secret to turning chaos into consistency. This is what creates a financial buffer i…
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The Beatles Studio Sounds with Modern Gear
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Jerry Hammack joins Justin Colletti to talk about what made The Beatles sound the way they did, and what we can learn from them in the studio today. Jerry's Book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=beatles+jerry+hammack&i=deals-intl-ship&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&crid=ZKGT8L090K2I&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e7be06f9fe71378026cd0cadd5634282&sprefix=st…
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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #459 and Like a Hood Ornament #57: Using Twine to Make “The Rocketeer vs. The Third Reich” into a Text Adventure Game
The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #459 and Like a Hood Ornament #57: Using Twine to Make “The Rocketeer vs. The Third Reich” into a Text Adventure Game https://archive.org/download/podcast-459/Podcast%20459.mp3 This week, I’m discussing the use of the program, Twine, to turn the Choose Your Own Adventure Rocketeer story I recently finished into a text ba…
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#369: Consistency and Authenticity with Mikas of We Make Dance Music
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Mikas is the creator of We Make Dance Music, a site of music resources for producers. On his podcast, Live Electronic Music Tutorials with Mikas, he creates tracks in real-time, sharing tips and techniques along the way. The result of each episode becomes a template viewers can purchase on WeMakeDanceMusic.com. This is the second time Mikas and I s…
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#309: 12 Things You Can't Ignore If You Want to Thrive as a Freelancer
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Ready for some tough love? This week's episode of the Six Figure Creative Podcast is a wake-up call for freelancers stuck in "survival mode". Here's the big question... are you letting your emotions run your business? If the answer is yes, it’s time to change that. In this episode, I break down: The 12 things you can't ignore to build a thriving fr…
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The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #458: Welcome Author, Painter, and Archeologist Alexandra Chan to the Show to Discuss “In the Garden Behind the Moon”
The Thirteenth Hour Podcast #458: Welcome Author, Painter, and Archeologist Alexandra Chan to the Show to Discuss “In the Garden Behind the Moon” https://archive.org/download/podcast-458/Podcast%20458.mp3 This week’s episode welcomes archeologist, painter, martial artist, mother, wife, and author (among other things) Alexka Chan on her upcoming mem…
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