Live2cre8
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Live2cre8 is An exploration, deconstruction and celebration of the creative process by industry leaders, pioneers and innovators in the creative arts with your host, Shane Almgren. Some of the most creative minds on the planet - celebrity artists, musicians, inventors, painters, sculptors, artisans, magicians, chefs, choreographers, comedians, directors, producers and entertainers - discuss the process of creativity, and what inspires, motivates and drives them to creative excellence. Hear their firsthand stories behind some of the most iconic artistry in our culture. Find out what lessons they've learned along the way, and what advice they have to share with others looking to follow in their footsteps. Discover the daily habits of those who've taken their creative passions to a professional level, and follow along as we discuss and dissect the right brain/left brain relationship.
Location:
United States
Description:
Live2cre8 is An exploration, deconstruction and celebration of the creative process by industry leaders, pioneers and innovators in the creative arts with your host, Shane Almgren. Some of the most creative minds on the planet - celebrity artists, musicians, inventors, painters, sculptors, artisans, magicians, chefs, choreographers, comedians, directors, producers and entertainers - discuss the process of creativity, and what inspires, motivates and drives them to creative excellence. Hear their firsthand stories behind some of the most iconic artistry in our culture. Find out what lessons they've learned along the way, and what advice they have to share with others looking to follow in their footsteps. Discover the daily habits of those who've taken their creative passions to a professional level, and follow along as we discuss and dissect the right brain/left brain relationship.
Twitter:
@live2cre8live
Language:
English
Contact:
6154967625
Website:
http://www.live2cre8.com/
Email:
shanealmgren@gmail.com
Episodes
#024 Fred Satterfied: Grammy Winning Drummer of the Oak Ridge Boys
2/23/2017
Fred Satterfield is a Grammy & Dove Award-winning drummer, and graphic Illustrator. Fred was the Oak Ridge Boys' drummer for 20 years, winning 2 Grammy's, 2 Music City News Awards for Band of the Year, 1 CMA Award (along with 7 other nominations), and contributing to 35 Top 40 Hits including 25 #1's. He's made 4 appearances at the White House for 3 sitting Presidents, and 25 appearances on the Tonight Show. In additional to his musical acumen, Fred is also an accomplished illustrator, having...
Duration:00:57:50
#023 Manny Cuevas: Fashion Designer to the Stars
2/16/2017
Manny Cuevas was born into fashion design royalty. He began working with his father - the renown designer Manuel - at the age of 6, designing for and dressing everyone from American Presidents Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, and both George Bushes - to music royalty such as Liberace, Johnny Cash, The Rat Pack Elite, John Lennon, Dolly Parton, Roy Rogers, The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Jackson Five, David Lee Roth, Kid Rock, Jack White, and Kenny Chesney...
Duration:00:54:44
#022 David Peterson: Language Creator for Game of Thrones
1/26/2017
David Petersen is an American linguist and language creator. He has studied over 20 "Earth" languages, and created more than 40 artificial languages for tv and movies, including Dothraki and Valyrian for HBO's hit show Game of Thrones, based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire.. Additionally, David has created the languages for Thor: The Dark World, Syfy's Defiance, CW's Star-Crossed and The 100, Dominion, Penny Dreadful, The Shannara Chronicles, Warcraft: the Beginning, Doctor...
Duration:00:49:30
#021 Steve Feldman: Emmy Winning Director of Sesame Street
1/18/2017
Steve Feldman is an Emmy award winning director who has worked with talent as varied as Bill Nye, Linda Ellerbee, Bill Maher and Elmo for PBS, CBS, Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central, MSNBC and Discovery. His work on “Sesame Street” earned him an Emmy Award, while his work with “Barney and Friends,” “The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss," "The Nick News," and “The Christopher Lowell Show” contributed to nine other Emmy awards and nominations. Steven’s other credits include...
Duration:00:44:35
#020 Karl "Koppertop" Hein: Professional Magician and Creator of Illusions
12/28/2016
"It's not about having facts. It's about having ALL the facts." Karl Hein, a.k.a. Karl Koppertop is in international performing magician, lecturer, and creator of illusions. He has appeared on The Pete Holmes Show, and his ideas have been featured on America's Got Talent and Penn & Teller's "Fool Us." He has authored numerous instructional DVDs and done seminars for elite magic organizations in dozens of countries including the world famous Magic Castle. We cover a lot of fascinating topics...
Duration:00:49:38
#019 Nicole C. Mullen: Dove Award Winning Gospel Recording Artist
12/21/2016
Nicole C. Mullen is an award winning Gospel Recording Artist, songwriter, and dancer/choreographer. She's won 7 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards including 2 Female Vocalist of the Year honors, and received 2 Grammy nominations as well. Mullen is the only African American artist to win the Dove Award for Song of the Year ("Redeemer"), and in 2011 was inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame. In addition to her her solo career, Nicole has also toured as a backup singer for Christian...
Duration:00:32:59
#018 Kyle Saylors: Award-Winning Filmmaker
12/14/2016
"I think if you're nice to people, willing to do anything and work around the clock, you can get through doors that most people can't." - Kyle Saylors Kyle Saylors is an award-wining and critically-acclaimed filmmaker, producer, and cinematographer. He has directed and produced projects as wide-ranging and diverse as FOX NFL promos, numerous MTV and BET chart-topping music videos with the likes of Master P and Snoop Dogg, and thought-provoking documentaries with global impact such as "Veil...
Duration:00:53:35
#017 Larry Lashbrook: Master Luthier, Inventor, Maker of the "Greatest Sounding Guitars in the World"
12/5/2016
Larry Lashbrook is a world renown luthier ("a high-falutin' word for 'guitar maker'"), and the founder of Lashbrook Guitars. Larry's been building guitars since 1964, is the inventor of the Naturacoustic piezo bridge, and he is widely regarded in the industry as the maker of the finest sounding guitars in the world! He is is a passionate inventor and true revolutionary at heart with over 50 years experience performing set-ups and repairs and making high-end, hand built, custom guitars. He...
Duration:00:43:39
#016 Kenny Dobbs: "The Greatest Dunker in the World"
11/27/2016
Kenny Dobbs is a professional basketball player, International Slam Dunk Champion, and the man LeBron James calls "the greatest dunker in the world." He's been a youtube sensation for years, and has appeared on ESPN, Fox Sports, NBA TV, as well as the new TNT show The Dunk King. His spectacular feats of aerial creativity have garnered him sponsorships from Sprite and Nike. Kenny has toured with the NBA and Sprite as a celebrity dunker, performing in front of sold out stadiums during Halftime...
Duration:00:49:31
#015 Jamie Wigginton: Vocal Coach, Creator of The Vocal Edge
11/21/2016
is a performance and vocal coach who works with some of the biggest voices in the music industry. He is well-known both across the US and internationally for his exceptional ability to quickly assess and aid vocalists in all aspects of vocal performance and extending vocal range. He has done over 50 international tours in 11 countries - appearing in concert and presenting Master Classes on performance and vocal technique. Jamie authored “The Karaoke Singer’s Guide to Greatness,” “The Pro...
Duration:00:45:30
#014 Kevin Harmon: President & CEO of Brisa International, Inventor of EcoTech Complex
11/7/2016
Kevin Harmon is the President and CEO of and the creator of the , a revolutionary Next-Generation technology in Green Energy, Wastewater Treatment, Water Desalination, Waste-to-Energy, Recycling, Conventional Power Generation, Biofuel Production and Bio-product Synthesis. Kevin is behind the invention of over 400 patented or patent-pending technologies that are reshaping the way humans interact with the planet. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: • How Kevin combined several...
Duration:00:48:14
#013 Laura Duksta: NY Times Best Selling Children's Author, Speaker, Visionary
11/3/2016
is a New York Times bestselling author who believes through the power of love, and with an attitude of gratitude, anything is possible. Laura lost all of her hair to Alopecia Areata at the age of 11. It took her many years to love herself and to allow others to love her. She quickly realized that she would never trade having hair for the lessons of love, compassion and understanding for herself and others that she’s experienced. She’s come to know that our biggest challenges can blossom into...
Duration:01:05:12
#012 Bernie Mitchell: Dry Wall Artist
11/3/2016
has been dubbed "The Bob Ross of Drywall" and "The Mud Michelangelo," and is a man with an incredibly unique skill set: he sculpts elaborate and detailed landscapes in bas relief in drywall (using nothing more than kitchen utensils!), redefining the boundaries of interior design and home decor. As a drywall contractor, he puts his creativity to work designing, constructing, sculpting and finishing specialty features in shoreline homes and cottages. He prefers to use birds as his main...
Duration:00:40:14
#011 David Litwin: Designer, Branding Expert, Author, Public Speaker
11/1/2016
David Litwin is a business owner, consultant, graphic designer, fashion designer, scriptwriter, artist, author, and public speaker. In the early 2000s, David turned his small design agency startup, Pure Fusion Media, into a multi-million dollar business in under 2 years, and has worked with companies like IBM, Sony, Hewlett Packard, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Pacific Bell. David has combined all his skillsets and passions together in his new book, CRE8TVE SUCCESS, which teaches any business...
Duration:01:10:12
#010 Alex Boyé: Singer, Artist, Youtube Celebrity
10/31/2016
Alex Boyé is a powerhouse vocalist, artist, and actor. He started his musical career in London as the lead singer for the European boyband, Awesome. Awesome signed to Universal Records Europe and released three singles from their debut album Rumors, which made the Top Ten on various pop charts throughout Europe. Selling over half a million CDs, they performed shows alongside numerous superstars, including Bryan Adams, The Backstreet Boys, George Michael, Simon and Garfunkel and MC Hammer....
Duration:00:53:15
#009 Neil Pond: Award Winning Journalist, Managing Editor of Parade Magazine
10/29/2016
Neil Pond is an award-winning entertainment journalist, film critic, and the managing editor of Parade magazine. He previously served as editor in chief of American Profile magazine and as editorial director of the nation’s two leading country music publications, Country Weekly and Country Music. Neil has been an on-air commentator for CNN, the BBC, VH-1 and CMT, and is a recipient of the Media Honors Award, the highest journalistic decoration bestowed by the Country Music Association. Neil...
Duration:01:08:26
#008 Peregrine Church: Creator of Rainworks: Rain Activated Art
10/26/2016
"Rainworks gives people a reason to look forward to rainy days! It's going to rain anyway. Why not do something fun with it?" Peregrine Church is an artist and inventor. His two favorite things are 1) creating novel things, and 2) making people smile, and his current business, Rainworks, combines both by creating uplifting street art that appears on rainy days. Peregrine launched Rainworks with a massively successful viral Kickstarter campaign, and rain activated art can now be found popping...
Duration:00:38:54
#007 Andy "The Magic Man" Segal: Reigning Pool Trick Shot World Champion
10/23/2016
Andy "The Magic Man" Segal is a 4-time Artistic Pool World Champion, a 7-time ESPN Trick Shot Magic Champion, a 6-time Masters Champion, and a 2-time - and currently reigning - US Open Champion. He's also a member of the Screen Actors Guild, appearing in films such as Spider Man 2 and The Dictator, and tv shows such as Person of Interest and Boardwalk Empire. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: • The importance of a supportive family when quitting a Wall Street career to...
Duration:01:11:42
#006 Alonzo Bodden: Comedian, Actor, Last Comic Standing Season 3 Winner
10/19/2016
Alonzo Bodden is a comedian and actor, and the winner of Season 3 of Last Comic Standing. He is a regular on NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me” and “Comedy Congress,” as well as being a panelist on the Game Show Network’s “Mind of a Man.” In 2011, he starred in the comedy special “Who’s Paying Attention” on Showtime, released a DVD, and hosts a podcast of the same name.That same year, he was a panelist on the syndicated show “Inside the Vault,” and voiced the character of Thunderon in the Power...
Duration:01:01:46
#005 Eulyn Hufkie: The Costume Designer for AMC's "The Walking Dead"
10/14/2016
Eulyn is a film and television costume designer. A former model from Cape Town, South Africa, Eulyn made her way to the States after college and worked on commercials for Nescafe and M&M's. She did the costume design for the 2012 horror film The Collection, and has spent 6 seasons's on AMC's hit zombie show, The Walking Dead, the most popular tv show in cable television history. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground including: • Working as a model and costume designer in South Africa •...
Duration:00:44:31