CREATE - ART - REPEAT is a conversational podcast about exploring the indirect paths taken by creators of of all kinds.
Creativity is about the strange and playful journey. Why would being a creator work any differently?
In this short chat, Bird & Griffin converse on the mechanisms of building up and curating your own creative archives for the purposes of farming inspiration from your own patterns in order to develope your own style and thematics.
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Bios:
Bird aspires for a career of museum work driven by their deep passion for the overlaps art and the social sciences, leading to their pursuit of a dual degree. They're a jack of all trades textile artist who enjoys exploring every new skill and hobby they can. The true passion behind all this is being able to add beauty into the lives of those around them.
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Griffin Ess is a figurative painter with a degree in forensic psychology. His passion is stimulating the creativity of others and connecting folks of various backgrounds and mediums to cross-pollinate their inspirations. His proudest accomplishment is being referred to as a Fairy God Brother.
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29 Apr 2026
Taste grows faster than Skill
In this short chat, Bird bolsters my limited artistic mediums with some real life and crafting arts perspectives as we discuss the famously frustrating gap between skill and taste.
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Bios:
Bird aspires for a career of museum work driven by their deep passion for the overlaps art and the social sciences, leading to their pursuit of a dual degree. They're a jack of all trades textile artist who enjoys exploring every new skill and hobby they can. The true passion behind all this is being able to add beauty into the lives of those around them.
https://www.instagram.com/heavenfullcosplay/
Griffin Ess is a figurative painter with a degree in forensic psychology. His passion is stimulating the creativity of others and connecting folks of various backgrounds and mediums to cross-pollinate their inspirations. His proudest accomplishment is being referred to as a Fairy God Brother.
https://www.shadedareas.com
Important Note:
Referenced in this chat is a "Pottery class study done in the 80s". Griffin's recall was not entirely accurate but here is an excerpt regarding the actual origin:
--This story comes from page 29 of Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland. In an email conversation with Orland on October 18, 2016, he explained the origins of the story. 'Yes, the 'ceramics story' in 'Art & Fear' is indeed true, allowing for some literary license in the retelling. Its real-world origin was as a gambit employed by photographer Jerry Uelsmann to motivate his Beginning Photography students at the University of Florida. As retold in 'Art & Fear' it faithfully captures the scene as Jerry told it to me—except I replaced photography with ceramics as the medium being explored. Admittedly, it would've been easier to retain photography as the art medium being discussed, but David Bayles (co-author) & I are both photographers ourselves, and at the time we were consciously trying to broaden the range of media being referenced in the text."
9 Apr 2026
Collaborating with your Inner Artner
In this shot chat, Griffin explains Artners and how to turn your own creativity into a collaborator while Bird chimes in with helpful historical examples and the good qeustions.
23 Aug 2025
Ep10 - A Retrospective Chat on Eps 6-9
Host Griffin Ess and co-host Archer Ezra Rosenbloom revisit key insights from previous episodes, offering listeners a deeper understanding of artistic creation.
22 Jul 2025
EP09 - One Woman Show
Lindsay June Griffin shares her experiences as a performer and deviser of queer theater in New York City, highlighting the importance of rent stabilization, in an interview with Archer Ezra Rosenbloom and Griffin Ess.
5 Jul 2025
Ep08 - Two things
Webcomic creator Molly Harrington discusses adapting creative projects to different media and the challenges of choosing the right format in an interview with Archer Ezra Rosenbloom and Griffin Ess.
5 Jun 2025
Ep07 - Spinning Plates
Comedic actor John Lehr explores idea development, trusting collaborators, and prioritizing projects with the host in this interview, offering insights on creative workflow.
23 May 2025
Ep06 - Wearing A Thousand Hats
Host Archer Ezra Rosenbloom and Griffin Ess interview tattoo artist Cat Labelle about navigating multiple roles and negotiating with oneself in professional commission art, exploring the challenges and processes involved.
5 May 2025
Ep05 - A Retrospective Chat on Eps 1-4
This episode, Archer Ezra Rosenbloom and I are reflecting on some stand out ideas from the first 4 conversations and seeing if we can take them a little further.
Support Create - Art - Repeat
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Credits:
Music: Douglas Appleman - http://www.Douglas-Appleman.com/
Copyeditor/Proofreader: Reed Floarea - https://www.floareaindexing.com/
Co-Host: Archer Ezra Rosenbloom - https://www.instagram.com/cos_and.effect
Co-Host: Griffin Ess - https://www.shadedareas.com/
Original date of episode publication: May 5th, 2025
21 Apr 2025
EP04 - Success By Being the Pebble
This episode I'm unpacking and repacking ideas on professional creativity and the fear of death that drives it with George O'Connor and we delve into merc vs human sales tactics, idea development, and collaborative practices.
George likes to write. A lot. Through Homeless Comics, he’s released the series VAMPIRES ON MARS, CHARLIE’S SPOT, SILENT KNIGHT, HEALED, BABY, GREAT ZOMBIES IN HISTORY, and TODDLER-POCALYPSE. And when he's not at his keyboard, he's on stage with his metal back, Swarm of Eyes.
Where to find George online.
https://bsky.app/profile/georgewoconnor.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/georgewoconnor.bsky.social)
Support Create - Art - Repeat
https://www.patreon.com/createartrepeat (https://www.patreon.com/createartrepeat)
Credits:
Music: Douglas Appleman - http://www.Douglas-Appleman.com/
Copyeditor/Proofreader: Reed Floarea - https://www.floareaindexing.com/
Co-Host: Archer Ezra Rosenbloom - https://www.instagram.com/cos_and.effect
Co-Host: Griffin Ess - https://www.shadedareas.com/ (https://www.shadedareas.com/)
Original date of episode publication: April 20th, 2025
5 Apr 2025
Ep03 - Having an "I Don't Know" Mindset.
This episode I'm pulling threads Yes, And-ing with Madelyn Murphy to unravel the aspects of intention versus outcome, the facade of "missing your big chance" and how opportunity is more about community and openness than all or nothing moment.
Madelyn Murphy is a Co-Founder of High Stakes Productions (Chicago) and professional Dungeons & Dragons player, currently starring Off-Broadway in "The Twenty-Sided Tavern (https://thetwentysidedtavern.com/)"
Where to find Maddie online.
https://www.instagram.com/mad.mad.murphy/ (https://www.instagram.com/mad.mad.murphy/)
Support Create - Art - Repeat
https://www.patreon.com/createartrepeat (https://www.patreon.com/createartrepeat)
Credits:
Music: Douglas Appleman - http://www.Douglas-Appleman.com/
Copyeditor/Proofreader: Reed Floarea - https://www.floareaindexing.com/
Co-Host: Archer Ezra Rosenbloom - https://www.instagram.com/cos_and.effect
Co-Host: Griffin Ess - https://www.shadedareas.com/ (https://www.shadedareas.com/)
Original date of episode publication: April 5th, 2025
20 Mar 2025
Ep02 - Making A Guerilla Musicals
This episode I'm chit chatting with Lesley Braver and exploring creative collaboration, guerilla musicals, and the power of community.
Lesley is a composer, lyricist, & playwright who has been hosting the Gowanus Salon and developing the musical The Fish Queen of The Gowanus Canal.
Where to find Lesley online.
https://www.instagram.com/lesleybraver/ (https://www.instagram.com/lesleybraver/)
Support Create - Art - Repeat
https://www.patreon.com/createartrepeat (https://www.patreon.com/createartrepeat)
Credits:
Music: Douglas Appleman - http://www.Douglas-Appleman.com/
Copyeditor/Proofreader: Reed Floarea - https://www.floareaindexing.com/
Co-Host: Archer Ezra Rosenbloom - https://www.instagram.com/cos_and.effect
Co-Host: Griffin Ess - https://www.shadedareas.com/ (https://www.shadedareas.com/)
Original date of episode publication: March 20th, 2025
5 Mar 2025
EP01 - From Actress to Author
This episode we're graced by Lauren Reilly (aka Glamour Possum) unpacking the creative whiplash she had to navigate when her pursuit of an acting career in NYC was thwarted by the covid pandemic, and explaining how she found her way as an accomplished author by re-exploring her creative roots at the prompting of her supportive family.
Lauren has two published titles and a third in the works as well as a thriving and entertaining social media presence.
Where to find Glamour Possum online.
https://www.glamourpossum.com/shop (https://www.glamourpossum.com/shop)
https://www.patreon.com/c/glamourpossum7 (https://www.patreon.com/c/glamourpossum7)
https://www.instagram.com/glamourpossum/ (https://www.instagram.com/glamourpossum/)
https://www.youtube.com/@glamourpossum5292 (https://www.youtube.com/@glamourpossum5292)
Support Create - Art - Repeat
https://www.patreon.com/createartrepeat (https://www.patreon.com/createartrepeat)
Credits:
Music: Douglas Appleman - http://www.Douglas-Appleman.com/
Copyeditor/Proofreader: Reed Floarea - https://www.floareaindexing.com/
Co-Host: Archer Ezra Rosenbloom - https://www.instagram.com/cos_and.effect
Co-Host: Griffin Ess - https://www.shadedareas.com/ (https://www.shadedareas.com/)
Original date of episode publication: March 5th, 2025
22 Feb 2025
Ep00 - About This Project
A sample of the tone, vibe, and format along with an intro to the mission of this podcast.
Support Create - Art - Repeat
https://www.patreon.com/createartrepeat
Credits:
Music: Douglas Appleman - http://www.Douglas-Appleman.com/
Copyeditor/Proofreader: Reed Floarea - https://www.floareaindexing.com/
Co-Host: Archer Ezra Rosenbloom - https://www.instagram.com/cos_and.effect
Co-Host: Griffin Ess - https://www.shadedareas.com/
Original date of episode publication: February 22nd, 2025
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Lindsay June Griffin
Molly Harrington
John Lehr
Cat Labelle
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124,871
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100
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