Pioneers Podcast

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Episode 27: The Magic Kingdom with Photographer/Art Director Neph Trejo Jun 27, 2019

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Neph Trejo came across my path five years ago when he shot photos for Project 86 just after we finished our album Knives to the Future. I reconnected with him recently and discovered he was a Senior Art Director for Disney. The guy is a baller, and an all-around good guy. Neph has worked for Volkswagon, Lexus, and accomplished a ton along the way as a graphic designer and photographer. He defines the term “Renaissance Man.” Not a moment is wasted in this episode, and Neph shares some great lessons learned from to his prolific career. To get access to up to one hour of bonus content for this episode (Neph gives specific tips for emerging photographers and visual artists, plus shares in great detail the process from conception to production of a recent commercial he worked on for Disney Theme Parks) AND up to THIRTY HOURS OF BONUS CONTENT across all 27 episodes, visit Pioneers Podcast on Patreon and subscribe! You will receive episodes 72 hours before the public, a phone call to say thanks, and much more!

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Episode 26: Social Media for Innovators Jun 20, 2019

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Broad strokes on using social media effectively in the scope of artistry, content creation, and communication. I discuss three vital concepts anyone can apply to their social media endeavors to better engage audiences. A very important topic if you are trying to tell your story to the world! Subscribe via the Pioneers Patreon page and receive access to up to over one hour of bonus content which includes a much deeper exploration of the topic, 26 hours of bonus content across all the episodes…how-tos, deeply personal stories, and so much more, PLUS access to episodes 72 hours before the public and a phone call to chat and say thanks.

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Episode 25: Songwriting Insights from Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter May 30, 2019

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Ryan has had many different types of songwriting experiences, as you will come to understand from this episode…he has functioned as the sole writer of every instrument in his own band, and he has also worked extensively in more of a collaborative environment. He has experienced success in multiple incarnations of his own band as he has learned new lessons which has has applied to his craft along the way. These are fundamental principles which can be applied to any genre…and I hope you found this episode as engaging as I did! Subscribe on Patreon at any level and receive episodes 72 hours before iTunes and the general public. Also receive a phone call from me to say thanks, up to 25 hours of additional content, and so much more. Visit Pioneers on Patreon here.

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Episode 23: Side Hustles, Part 3, with Sculptor Salem Barker May 11, 2019

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Salem Barker is a full-time sculptor who is self-taught and who has an an amazing story. Over the course of his thirteen-year career he has battled his way through every obstacle to perfect his craft and reach a point where he is a full-time creator who provides for his family and embodies a unique place in his genre. This episode perfectly illustrates everything we have covered to this point in the podcast, from showing how art as therapy can transform our lives to demonstrating the importance of perseverance. In the Private segment ($10 Subscribers and above on Patreon), Salem goes into greater detail on how he built a full-time career with his art. And in the breakdown segment ($20 subscribers and above), Salem gets detailed on teaching how to start scultpting. Subscribe on Patreon and receive up to twenty-five hours of bonus content, a phone call to say thanks, plus access to episodes three days before the general public.

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Episode 22: Subscriber Questions May 04, 2019

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We have some great questions this time around. How do you know when a piece of work is finished? How do you order tracks on an album and name it? What are my favorite and least favorite parts of heavy music? I also discuss “The Spy Hunter” and “My Will Be a Dead Man” videos, and much more. Subscribe here and I will give you a call to say thanks, plus receive access to up to 22 hours of bonus content!

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Episode 21: Thoughts on Determination with Bones Owens Apr 23, 2019

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Caleb “Bones” Owens has had an interesting journey in the music industry. We were labelmates in the late 2000’s when his band, The Becoming, opened for P86. He has since written songs with Bon Jovi, played guitar with Yellawolf, launched a successful clothing brand, and is now buzzing as a solo artist. We talk determination and much more in this episode. Bonus content gets personal on his Yellawolf years and specific on his songwriting experiences. Subscribe and get episodes before the general public, plus a phone call to say thanks, and more than twenty hours of bonus content here.

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Episode 20: The Art of Pain Apr 04, 2019

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Is it a long-held belief of mine that times of trial and tribulation produce great creative works. In this episode, I take a look at the connection of pain and art, and how darker leaning art can actually serve to heal us (both as a consumer and creative) when we are in a difficult place. In our subscriber-only segments I go deeper. For $10 subscribers and up (Private Segment), I look at the connection between addiction and artists, giving some of my personal experiences as examples. And in the third segment (Breakdown), for $20 subscribers and up, I look at the songs “Sad Machines” and “Necktie Remedy” from the Project 86 catalogue as examples of the principles of the episode. To subscribe, visit the Pioneers Patreon page!

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Episode 19: Ritual Inspo, Belief, and Art with Dustin Kensrue Mar 23, 2019

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Dustin and I discuss how he stays inspired as a creative on a daily basis from a ritual and routine standpoint. We talk songwriting, books, and tips to stay in the proper mindset for optimum output. This was a unique episode because we actually recorded in person at Dustin’s house in Irvine, California. He makes a mean Espresso. In the bonus content (two segments, sixty minutes total), we discuss belief and art, as well as a breakdown of the new Thrice album, Palms. To subscribe and receive access to the bonus content, please visit Pioneers Podcast on Patreon here. I will also give you a phone call to say thanks and talk all things creative!

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Episode 18: Side Hustles, Part II-How to Write a Book Mar 14, 2019

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Do you have a book project you are trying to find the motivation to start or finish? Are you an aspiring writer who wants to improve? I share some tips, tricks, and insights from my own experience writing seven books. For deeper insight and more practical advice, consider subscribing to the Podcast via Patreon and get access to over 40 minutes of bonus content on this episode! It’s a great value and I will give you a personal phone call to say thanks. Visit Pioneers on Patreon here.

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Episode 16: Side Hustles, Part I with Illustrator Luke Preece Feb 27, 2019

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My guest for Episode 16 is one of my favorite digital illustrators on the entire planet, none other than Luke Preece from the UK. Luke in addition to being a creative director for a well-known gaming company, has developed a successful illustratio career as a side hustle. Luke has worked with Metallica, Marvel, Lucas Film, Topps and many many more. Do you like to draw, sketch or have a hankering for design? Do you love the visual element of heavy music, comics, and skate culture? Do you want to know more about how to take your love of these things and turn it into a side gig or more? Then stay with me, as Luke shares the motivations to how he got started, the lessons he has learned along the way, and grips of advice of for aspiring creatives. Stay tuned to the end of the episode and I will tell you how you can also listen to over sixty minutes of bonus content where Luke goes deeper into the how to’s of his process and walks us through, in great detail, his design process for the Metallica …And Justice For All screen printed poster he created recently for the band. Visit Luke at LukePreece.com and visit Pioneers Podcast to subscribe and receive bonus content and more here.

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