Best Nicholas And Joy Dertinger Podcasts (2024)

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095 || Media Madness 59:11

2y ago59:11

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Sup everybody? It's a brand new episode of your favorite podcast that goes unheard. That's right, Stoke the Wild is back this week to chat about weird media madness like the new Zelda game, toxic fandoms, and weird stories. We hope you dig it! Support the show by becoming a Patreon and get exclusive rewards: Patreon.com/stokethewild or head to Stok…

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094 || Language, Literature, and Limericks 55:17

2y ago55:17

55:17

Drink your tears cause Season 5 is here! We begin with Nick & Joy discussing the last few months, new literature adventures, and the way language links up with cool ideas. Have you waited long enough for the return of the show? So have we. And now we aren't waiting...cause we're back. Support the show by becoming a Patreon and get exclusive rewards…

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093 || And You May Ask Yourself... 56:59

2y ago56:59

56:59

This week, Nick & Joy discuss the process of asking questions when approaching our creative work. Whether in the classroom or on the canvas, asking questions of yourself can allow you to rethink or approach the work differently—sometimes even allowing for a new & wonderful creative outlet to take place. Support the show by becoming a Patreon and ge…

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092 || A Magical Moonlit Adventure...? 44:49

2y ago44:49

44:49

This week Nick and Joy discuss some of their end of semester plans, along with some cool new projects they hope to begin soon, and get into some of the character aspects of the first 4 episodes of Moon Knight. Have you seen it? What do you think? Support the show by becoming a Patreon and get exclusive rewards: Patreon.com/stokethewild or head to S…

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091 || Handcrafted Hobbies 54:41

2+ y ago54:41

54:41

This week Nick & Joy discuss woodcarving and the ability to reset within tactile creative spaces. We are making spoons and bowls and learning more about woodworking, which has been a lot of fun as we continue to create new things. Check out Clarkie_Woodwork on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkie_woodwork/ Listen to our episode with Chantel…

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090|| Interruptions & Memory 48:05

2+ y ago48:05

48:05

This week Nick & Joy discuss returning to school after spring break (memory) and deal with some interruptions from our kids (coughs curtesy of our 5 year old). We also discuss the upcoming Moon Knight series from Marvel and how that may fit into the larger MCU as well as how it may handle some conversations around mental health. Support the show by…

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089 || Jurassic Park Rewind 52:39

2+ y ago52:39

52:39

On this week's episode, Nick & Joy take a look back at the original Jurassic Park Trilogy. They discuss dinosaur special effects, the return of characters, plot devices, and how their kids reacted while watching the films for the very first time. Support the show by becoming a Patreon and get exclusive rewards: Patreon.com/stokethewild or head to S…

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088 || Returning to Creative Inspiration 47:34

2+ y ago47:34

47:34

On this week's episode, we discuss going back to our creative roots. What were the things that inspired you to first be creative? Books, movies, music? Can we take record of those creative sparks and use them to reset? We think the answer is yes! Join us for the conversation and let us know what you think. Support the show by becoming a Patreon and…

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087 || Motivation & Mindset 1:01:23

2+ y ago1:01:23

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Ever feel like your motivation is lacking? How about struggling with a negative mindset when overwhelmed with projects? SAME! This week, Nick & Joy discuss the hurdles they face when overwhelmed (currently feeling that anyone?) and discuss some helpful tactics that have worked in the past or are working now. What do you do to get motivated? send us…

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086 || Relaunch, Real Launch 56:16

2+ y ago56:16

56:16

Hey everyone, Nick & Joy are back with a new episode after a long, long hiatus away. In this episode, we reintroduce ourselves, the purpose of this podcast, and fill in some details about what has been going on for the last few months since we hit pause on making new episodes. Whether you're new to the show or have been a faithful listener since th…

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085 || Hitting Reset w/Ross Weiler 53:16

3y ago53:16

53:16

And we're back! After a long hiatus (too long if you ask me) Stoke the Wild returns with a brand new episode all about anxiety, fear, and the will to continue when creativity feels forced instead of joyful. Find Ross on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rpwcreations/ Thanks to our supporters on Patreon who have continued to assist us as we go …

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084 || Stoke the Wild Presents: Focus 18:44

3y ago18:44

18:44

On this week's special episode, Nick is flying solo in these short sessions on creativity. How do you approach focus? What tactics do you use to maintain focus or prioritize projects? Do you have any skills that are healthy distractions that bring you back to your project more focused? We are raising funds for Joy, who is has been off of work for t…

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083 || Stoke the Wild Presents: Seeing the Potential 22:22

3y ago22:22

22:22

On this week's special episode, Nick is flying solo in these short sessions on creativity. How do we see the potential of what could be? Looking at a blank canvas can be terrifying, it can be inspiring, but often times mistakes keep us from dreaming. How do we take what we've learned from the past to see the potential of our future? We are raising …

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082 || Stoke the Wild Presents: Why Do We Create? 19:37

3y ago19:37

19:37

With a temporary new format, Nick is flying solo for the next few episodes in these short sessions on creativity. Why do we create? Why did you venture into being creative, why do you make what you make? Nick shares his experiences and gives an update on how Joy is doing. We are raising funds for Joy, who is has been off of work for the last month …

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081 || Taking It Easy 1:05:18

3y ago1:05:18

1:05:18

This week, Nick & Joy talk a bit about work, tackling brick walls of creativity when the chaos ends, and naps! Rest is important, your creative work is important, how do you combine the two for the best success? We explore some ideas we are trying and look ahead to our summer plans. Check out the Nap Ministry: linktr.ee/thenapministry or The Nap Mi…

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080 || Consumption vs Engagement 1:07:37

3y ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Happy Two Year Anniversary! Stoke the Wild is thankful and grateful to all our listeners who spent time with us these last two years. On this weeks episode, Nick & Joy talk about art for consumption vs art for engagement. It's an interesting conversation regarding the role of art in society, where our messaging comes from, and how we might think ab…

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079 || Projects & Puzzles 1:03:58

3+ y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

This week Nick & Joy talk home remodel projects and film and tv weirdness while working on a puzzle. Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you can help continue our work on the podcast. Thank you! Questions or want to share a project with us? Email: stokethew…

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078 || Old Habits Die Hard 49:21

3+ y ago49:21

49:21

This week Nick & Joy talk about reintroducing habits long remembered but never forgotten. For Joy, that's the love of playing the piano. Listen in as they talk about their favorite music, what they are learning now, and how they are excited for being able to play again. Support Stoke the Wild for as little as $5/month by visiting Patreon.com/stoket…

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077 || WandaVision Finale 1:50:26

3+ y ago1:50:26

1:50:26

Wow...what a ride, the nine episodes of WandaVision brought us an epic and you might say, divisive conclusion. This week, Nick & Joy talk trauma, pain, isolation, and their portrayal in WandaVision. Nick also goes on two tangents regarding fan petitions for movies and towards the end about emails with people. It's a whole thing. Stoke the Wild reli…

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076 || March Again, Again? 1:08:20

3+ y ago1:08:20

1:08:20

This week Nick & Joy look back on the last year and how things they thought would work for their schedules failed. Not only that, but how to reproach creating healthy boundaries with work and personal time, creative projects, or just life in general. It's March again, again? Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping u…

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075 || Looking at the Larger Narrative 1:08:55

3+ y ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Ever feel like a season of your favorite show hits big up top or finishes real strong, but the rest is a little lackluster? Writing for TV (or anything) is difficult, if it was easy, everyone would be doing it. But that doesn't mean that each season or each episode is a standout hit. This week Nick and Joy discuss the joys of TV filler episodes, wh…

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074 || Reimagining Folktales 1:10:25

3+ y ago1:10:25

1:10:25

This week Joy and Nick spend sometime looking at three different folktales. They talk a little about how they originated, but mostly how they could be improved in a reimagining. It gets weird and silly. Beauty & the Beast, The Pied Piper, and Thumbelina all make special guest appearances. Stoke the Wild relies on your support. Visit: Patreon.com/st…

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073 || Mythology, Morality, & Storytelling 59:54

3+ y ago59:54

59:54

This week Nick & Joy talk about the weirdness of WandaVision ep. 3 & 4 (Spoilers from 4:30m to 16:04m) then they dive into how mythology & morality influence storytelling. How does storytelling work & play within reality while also speaking to the choices humans make? Christopher Nolan's TENET is used as the backdrop to the conversation, but it's s…

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072 || Sailing a Sea of Ideas 1:01:10

3+ y ago1:01:10

1:01:10

On this weeks episode, Nick & Joy discuss the balance of choosing ideas while writing. The differences between pulling from reality and creating something fantastical. Episode Image from unsplash.com - Amelia BarklidStoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.com/stokethewild and you c…

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071 || The MCU is Back! 1:23:29

3+ y ago1:23:29

1:23:29

Happy 2021, and we are back with some new content. We go through the first 2 episodes of WandaVision and breakdown some ideas and theories of where the series is going. Spoilers if you haven't seen the show, go watch it! What did you think of the show? Have any weird theories about what's happening in this reality? Send us your thoughts! Thanks for…

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070 || Create-Mas 2: Create Harder 53:53

3+ y ago53:53

53:53

On this episode, Joy and Nick talk about the holiday crazy--including music, films schedules, and more as they look ahead toward the holidays. Do you have a favorite holiday film or song? How about weird tradition? Let us know @stokethewild on twitter. Stoke the Wild relies on your support, help us create our show by visiting: Patreon.com/stokethew…

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069 || Nice...also Creative Coping Mechanisms 55:57

3+ y ago55:57

55:57

This week, Nick & Joy discuss the excitement around some upcoming film and TV shows. They also take some time to talk about creative coping mechanisms as they seek to not only be creative, but find time and rest to enjoy creativity as well. Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.c…

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068 || Halloween Special Part Two: Scary Stories ft. Caleb King 1:54:58

3+ y ago1:54:58

1:54:58

Part Two is here! Caleb King joins us as we continue our conversation on fear and scary stories. We talk about our own scary experiences, the unexplained, and plan hilariously weird. Once again, listener discretion is advised, some stories may not be suitable for younger listeners. For more art and stories from Caleb King, follow him on Instagram @…

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067 || Halloween Special Part One: The Things that Scare Us ft. Caleb King 48:10

3+ y ago48:10

48:10

This week Nick & Joy are joined by Caleb King, a series regular, to talk about frightening things! In part one we discuss film/tv and how scary movies introduce us to a controlled fear and sometimes how it isn't fun to be scared. Stay tuned for Part two next week, where we share some of our own scary stories. CW: Violence - Some content is discusse…

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066 || Observational Writing 55:12

4y ago55:12

55:12

This week Nick & Joy talk about comics, writing for observation and how that can be used to add to your writing later. Do you write down funny things you hear or things you see? I do! I'm weird. Anyway, give it a listen and let us know what you think. Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit…

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065 || The Multiverse 58:56

4y ago58:56

58:56

Nick & Joy spend sometime talking about the Multiverse and all things Marvel. Black Widow, WandaVision, Time Travel, Mutants and more! Dive into the timeline of what's coming 2021 and the stories we will have soon. What are you excited for? Any new movies or shows that you can't wait to get back? Episode cover photo via https://unsplash.com/@paan_a…

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064 || Style vs Influence 49:09

4y ago49:09

49:09

This week, Nick & Joy talk about style vs influence. How do you create work unique to yourself without ripping off someone else. We talk the fine line between creating a style based on influence and just copying something else. We look at a couple of current cases in art too. Listen in for our thoughts on style vs influence. Episode Image from http…

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063 || Comic Book TV Shows: Harley Quinn, The Umbrella Academy, & Traumatic Characters 1:21:33

4y ago1:21:33

1:21:33

This week, Nick & Joy talk about one of their favorite pastimes, watching TV. That’s right, it’s a review episode! We chat about DC’s animated Harley Quinn series, and both seasons of the Umbrella Academy while speculating on some intense traumatic themes in the series. SPOILERS ahead, but you can check out the time codes below if you want to miss …

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062|| Stoke the Wild Presents: 99 Lead Balloons 40:27

4y ago40:27

40:27

This week we celebrate the launch of Joy's new series, 99 Lead Balloons. A Podcast dedicated to talking about all the things society so often ignores. Listen in to hear the vision of the show, and for a sneak peek at the intro of Season 1. Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listening, but helping us create our show. Visit: Patreon.co…

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061 || Writing for the Screen ft. Kimberly Wehr 1:12:13

4y ago1:12:13

1:12:13

This week, Nick & Joy talk with Kimberly Wehr, a filmmaker, screenwriter, and creative. Kim shares the creative journey from childhood to stage performance, and into the realm of filmmaking. Check out Kim’s work www.facebook.com/viktorypilot and through www.viktoryseries.com Follow Kim on Twitter: @kjour And stay up to date on Viktory @seriesviktor…

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060 || Art & Activism 58:49

4y ago58:49

58:49

This week, Nick & Joy discuss the art of activism. How does art influence activism? How do artists use their work to influence a movement? Listen for more and check out these amazing artist: Nikkolas Smith: https://www.npr.org/2020/06/29/883490848/artivist-nikkolas-smith-combines-art-and-activism-into-a-singular-superpower Andre Henry: http://andre…

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059 || Thoughts for Now 34:59

4y ago34:59

34:59

This week, Nick & Joy talk through some of their recent thoughts on what they've been discovering in life. Plus a look ahead at some of the topics and ideas they want to tackle in the coming weeks. Episode cover art courtesy of Unsplash.com - Artist Carson Arias https://unsplash.com/@carsonarias Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only lis…

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058 || Embracing Disruptions 44:06

4y ago44:06

44:06

Life is full of disruptions. A disruptions is usually something we are not looking forward to, but what if we embraced disruptions as a way to shake up our regular routine and bring a spark of creative energy into our lives. How can we use disruptions as a healthy way to engage in creativity? Stoke the Wild relies on your support of not only listen…

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057 || Finishing a Project 56:04

4y ago56:04

56:04

This week, Nick & Joy talk about the process of finishing a project, writing, editing, and how completing a project allows for you to see the possibilities for future work. We also talk about looking back on old work as a way of learning and growing in our creative process. It is the Final Week to back the Kickstarter campaign. To support the book …

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056 || Do the Work 59:07

4y ago59:07

59:07

This week's episode, Nick & Joy talk about art and injustice. Art has often been a way for truth to be spoken. We talk about the books, films, tv shows, and podcasts we've been taking in to be anti-racist. There is always work to be done. We can continue to learn and be educated by those far more equipped to teach us. But we cannot stay silent, and…

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055 || Work & Adaptation ft. Caleb King 1:15:10

4y ago1:15:10

1:15:10

A few weeks ago we sat down with Caleb King to talk about the ever-changing landscape of the creative world amidst the lockdown. Caleb bring his wit and experience to share how he has adapted to the changes to sustain his business and remain creatively influenced in his everyday work. Follow Caleb via: Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. Joy and I bel…

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054 || Cinema & The Artist ft. Chris Garcia 58:49

4y ago58:49

58:49

A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to be on a call with Chris Garcia. Chris is a Film & Communication student who has spent years creating YouTube videos, short films, & working in improv. During this episode, we discuss his story of creativity, hopes for the future, & the way the pandemic has impacted cinema. Follow Chris at https://www.insta…

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053 || Music, Movies, & Creative Projects 54:28

4y ago54:28

54:28

The weather around here has been a beast of storms and sunny days. As we head into summer, Joy and I spend some time talking about our reading lists, favorite shows, and what we hope to accomplish during this next season of life. Listen in for some laughs. On June 4, 2020, Nick is launching his first Kickstarter Campaign. Be on the lookout for more…

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052 || Stress & Creativity 52:33

4y ago52:33

52:33

Have you been stressed out lately? How have you been handling the stress? We talk this week about creative work that we find helpful to processing stress, and how sometimes the overwhelming work can, sometimes, push the stress levels higher. Take a load off your mind, sit back and enjoy this episode. Share your stress stories or techniques with us …

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051 || Art & Education ft. Mark Fiske 56:04

4y ago56:04

56:04

This week we are joined by artist and educator, Mark Fiske. Mark brings his humor and creativity to the podcast as we talk education, cartoons, childhood art experiences, and get some great advice for aspiring artists. Check out Mark's work at : https://www.markfiskeart.comFollow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/markfiskeartWant to partner with …

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050 || Happy One Year 1:13:00

4y ago1:13:00

1:13:00

Congratulations! You've made it. We've made it. It's been a WHOLE YEAR since we launched Stoke the Wild. Crazy, right? Right. So here's the deal. We could not do this show without YOU. So here is our big ask for year two. Share this with anyone and everyone. Leave us a review on iTunes. And if you are able, support us on Patreon. Patreon is where y…

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049 || Art & Perseverance ft. Chris Cambell 1:25:00

4y ago1:25:00

1:25:00

Chris Cambell returns and chats with us about creativity in lockdown, how perseverance in art goes beyond our circumstances, and what it looks like to walk through creativity in parenting. Chris brings humor and insight into our conversation. Take a listen and be inspired. Find Chris at instagram.com/chriscambell or go to chriscambell.com for more …

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048 || Custom Creations ft. Ross Weiler 53:37

4y ago53:37

53:37

This week, Nick and Joy are joined by custom woodwork artist and designer, Ross Weiler. Ross talks with us about becoming his own boss, the creativity of building, and how custom projects allow him to try new ways of creating. Using reclaimed wood and materials, Ross finds new ways to take the forgotten pieces and make them into something new. Foll…

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047 || Creative Allowance ft. Sarah Klos 1:08:21

4+ y ago1:08:21

1:08:21

In our first episode featuring a returning guest, Sarah Klos joins us once again to talk life and creativity. In the middle of a pandemic, disruptions are natural, but no less heartbreaking. How we walk through creative grace--allowing for freedom in our schedules and work to process life. For more info on Sarah go to www.sarahklos.com and follow h…

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046 || The Art of Sculpting ft. Ari Norris 1:03:05

4+ y ago1:03:05

1:03:05

This week, Nick and Joy chat with special guest Ari Norris. Ari is a sculptor taking his craft from ancient practices while being mentored by a living legend in the world of sculpting. Hear his story and about his work on this episode! For more about Ari visit his website: arinorris.us And follow his work at instagram.com/aristotle_norris Stoke the…

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