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About Project: Creator
What drives someone to pick up a camera, or a microphone, a notepad, a paintbrush, or a musical instrument, and create something to share with the world? In this show, I delve into the minds of everyday content creators from every corner of the internet from Artists and YouTubers to Musicians, Podcasters, Authors and Writers and more to talk about what inspires them to pour their time, energy, heart, and souls into their art.
- Publisher
- Dennis Ryan Smith
- Category
- arts
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 2 May 2021
- Latest episode
- 19 Jul 2021
Latest episodes
16 episodes in the feed.
19 Jul 2021
Ep. 015 The Historical Conjurer ft. Professor DR Schreiber
"I try to raise the profile of magic from being a puzzle, up to being an art form. Where it's not just me presenting a bunch of random magic tricks, but instead I try to tell a story about a time period and about people and the characters that were alive during that time period. To really understand what was going on in magic at that time. " ~Professor DR Schreiber From Portland, Oregon my guest this episode has taken the art of stage magic and elevated it to historical proportions. Bad pun aside I had the pleasure of talking to Professor DR Schreiber otherwise known as The Historical Conjurer. We talked about his unique magic show and how he combined a life-long love of performing magic tricks with a penchant for the Victorian and Regency eras to create an entertaining and informative look at the history behind stage magic. A window in a bygone era that gave rise to the modern magic shows we see today. You can find more about Professor DR Schreiber, his shows and appearances as well as the work he does within the broader magic community on his website, HistoricalConjurer.com (https://www.historicalconjurer.com/home) If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch! Email me at projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com (mailto:projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com) *Thumbnail Photo Credit: Photo by Phobeus Photo
11 Jul 2021
Ep. 014 Can Conversation Be An Artform ft. Caleb Versus Self
"People sometimes need someone else to unlock that story inside of them. There are ways you can guide a conversation to allow someone to open that door and speak freely in such a way that becomes ultimately interesting." ~ Caleb My guest for this episode is the host of the Caleb Versus Self podcast. Caleb and I have been professional colleagues and friends for a few years now and more recently we've been creative collaborators in the podcast space. Caleb has developed a conversational style of interviewing that goes far beyond just featuring a guest. Digging deeper into the motivations and perspectives of interesting people from all walks of life and unique experiences. We talked about how he approaches researching potential guests to how he crafts these compelling conversations. Most importantly to me, we aired out our ongoing debate and differing views of Caleb's insistence that he is NOT, in fact, a Creator despite my assertions that he most definitely is. Take a listen and judge for yourself. You can hear Caleb's conversations with interesting folks from all sorts of unique and interesting backgrounds for yourself HERE: Caleb Versus Self (https://open.spotify.com/show/7faSY6lt3HmZ3s7nFjIgtE?si=dbeT7NdUQ-KoK-cvz-1ptA&dl_branch=1) If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch! Email me at projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com (mailto:projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com)
2 Jul 2021
Ep. 013 Walking The Many Paths Of The Writer ft. Diane Telgen
"The story is all in your head, and the trick about writing is figuring out what bit of what's in your head you need to put on the page for the reader to understand what your trying to do." ~Diane Telgen My guest this episode is writer and editor Diane Telgen. Not only did Diane share her journey to becoming the author of a "Ghostly Tales" children's book series, but she also gave us a window into the world of becoming a published writer as well an editor who works with other writers in the professional space. Diane's unique perspective reveals how there's more than one path to becoming a published author. You can find more information on Diane's work and the editing services that she offers on her website at DianeTelgen.com (DianeTelgen.com) If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch! Email me at projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com (mailto:projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com)
26 Jun 2021
Ep. 012 Be* Heard While Helping Others ft. Bethany Dwyer
"Changing someone from the inside, getting to the root of it and then transforming that into something that can benefit their life, that is the other part of my fuel." ~Bethany Dwyer From L.A. my guest this episode is Comic, Actor, Writer, Director, Podcaster, and Professional Communication Coach, Bethany Dwyer. Bethany joined me to share her journey as a stand-up comedian and a working actor in Hollywood. As well as her creative partnership with her boyfriend Sean. And how a harrowing moment as the victim of a violent robbery changed her outlook on life and revealed her true mission as a creator and a performer. You can find out about all of Bethany's work, upcoming gigs, as well as get information on the Be* Heard Communication Coaching (https://bethanydwyer.com/coaching/) services that she offers all on her website at Bethanydywer.com (Bethanydywer.com) If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch! Email me at projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com (mailto:projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com)
17 Jun 2021
Ep. 011 You've Got To Really Do The Graft ft. Eric Walker
"If you love it enough, you'll do it. Nothing will stop you from doing it." ~ Eric Walker From the UK my guest this episode is singer-songwriter, Eric Walker. Eric joined me to share his journey of being a self-taught musician who put in the work to learn, grow and build himself into an award-winning, professional, working artist and being recognized for his unique blend of British folk, contemporary pop, rock, and even country music influences. You can hear all of Eric's music here on his Spotify page (https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TOMnrXeZca25qBCq8OOLb?si=YR5uRe8GQd2Pz45p7TFF5A&nd=1) and follow Eric's journey connecting with his growing fanbase on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ericwalkeruk/ (https://www.instagram.com/ericwalkeruk/) If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch! Email me at projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com (mailto:projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com)
9 Jun 2021
Ep. 010 Never Taking Success For Granted ft. Phantom of Darkness
"Every time I think of where I could be in my mind, it motivates me to work even harder than I have ever before in my life." ~Phantom My guest this episode is youtube ghost story narrator Phantom of Darkness who I have the pleasure of knowing as my good friend Chris. We talked about "Phantom's" craft and how he has built a successful channel and following on Youtube narrating scary stories. His process, inspirations, how he views his relationship with his fans and followers, and his always seeking to learn and better himself and his content. You can check out all of Phantom of Darkness's videos on his youtube channel Here:https://www.youtube.com/phantomofdarkness If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch!
4 Jun 2021
Ep. 009 Little Wins Become Big Accomplishments ft. Rose Thornberry
Being true to who you really are, and not following the crowd. It may sound cliche' but remaining true to yourself can be a struggle when trying to break into the music business. My guest today is tackling those challenges head-on. From Detroit, MI my guest today is singer/songwriter Rose Thornberry. Rose shared her experiences pursuing her passion for music, how she strives to be her authentic self in all of her creative projects, and what it took to bring her debut EP "Mango Juice" to life. You can hear that track and check out all of Rose's work here: https://linktr.ee/rose__thornberry. If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon pagehttps://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch and let's talk about having you on as a guest! 69dey636
31 May 2021
Ep. 008 Wait, You Have How Many YouTube Channels? ft. Chris J Asher
Using the Youtube platform for something more than just trying to grow a following, but also as a tool to develop new skills and test out new ideas and techniques. My guest today is a good friend, Chris J Asher. Chris is a business owner, web developer, musician, podcaster, stand-up comedian, and YouTube content creator. But just how many YouTube channels does Chris actually have? You might be surprised at the number and how he's used each channel in different ways for different reasons. Here are just a few of the places you can find Chris's work that we discussed in today's episode: https://www.youtube.com/chrisjasher (https://www.youtube.com/chrisjasher) https://www.youtube.com/ratschitteindustries (https://www.youtube.com/ratschitteindustries) If you want exclusive access to bonus, behind the scenes conversations with my previous guests, I invite you to visit my Patreon pagehttps://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch and let's talk about having you on as a guest!
23 May 2021
Ep. 007 Two Mimics To Midnight ft. Metroyd Myk and John The Bard-barian of Balefire
Hail! Balefire is upon you! Today, my guests are "Metryod Myk" and "John The Bard-barian" they are the creative force behind one of the most interesting and unique musical acts I think I have ever heard of. I'm talking about the OKC-based Heavy Metal, Dungeons & Dragons, Comedy live show, and Chiptune/Metal band known as Balefire! Mike and John shared their vision for their fun and unique music and stage show as well as their careers as heavy metal musicians in the Oklahoma City music scene. Take a listen for yourself and download their debut single "Two Mimics To MIdnight" at https://balefire.bandcamp.com (https://balefire.bandcamp.com/album/two-mimics-to-midnight) If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch! If you would like to support the podcast, I humbly invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith) '69dey636'
19 May 2021
Ep. 006 Be A Little Crazy And Break The Mold ft. Mercy Desdemona
When you know who you truly are, then you can truly be yourself and make amazing things happen. My guest today is Mercy Desdemona from the Desdemona Productions YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwRrjUM3xncEAglgY-EHAw) Mercy is a Classic Horror Film Maven and a lover of all things spooky! She's also a focused and driven entrepreneur who is passionate about the creator community. We talked about Mercy's love of classic horror films as well as her plans to build a venue in Upstate, NY for creators to come together and collaborate. If you would like to be a guest on the podcast and share your creator journey please get in touch! If you would like to support the podcast, I humbly invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith)
16 May 2021
Ep. 005 Everyone Brings Something To The Table ft. Joenrhuz JR Tabanda
"Everyone has a story. He has a story. She has a story. They have a story. What will YOUR story be?" My guest today is one of the creators, producers, and hosts of The Time Capsule Show which can be heard at https://www.timecapsuleshow.com/ (https://www.timecapsuleshow.com/). The Tim Capsule Show is a podcast featuring everyday people sharing their life experiences where the hosts ask six thoughtful questions that guests use to define their lives in the 21st century. A digital time capsule for our moment Joenrhuz is a lifelong performer, musician, actor, and all-around creative spirit with an infectious positivity and passion for creating. If you would like to support the podcast, I humbly invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith)
9 May 2021
Ep. 004 The Unintentional Filmmaker ft. Noor Z
When a hobby becomes art and becomes a passion. My guest this episode is Noor Z, from the Youtube channel "BarknoorZ" which you can subscribe to here: https://www.youtube.com/BarknoorZ (https://www.youtube.com/BarknoorZ/) For the past 10 years, Nooz has navigated the ever-changing landscape of being a video creator on YouTube and shared her experiences growing up as not just a Youtuber, but also a student of design, and a talented, if unintentional filmmaker in her own right. You can also follow Noor on Instagram @barknoor (https://www.youtube.com/BarknoorZ/) To learn more about Noor's short film and how you can support her visit this page... www.kickstarter.com/projects/letsleepingdogslie/let-sleeping-dogs-lie (//www.kickstarter.com/projects/letsleepingdogslie/let-sleeping-dogs-lie) If you would like to support the podcast, I humbly invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith)
2 May 2021
Ep. 003 Focus, Drive, And Work Ethic ft. Jacob Rauker
What does it take to turn a love of making videos into a thriving business? My guest this episode is Jacob Rauker, of FTB Productions (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ftbproductions/) At just 20 years old, Jacob has taken a passion for making videos and built a successful and growing music video company. We talked about Jacob's creative process, how he established himself with artists and musicians. We talked about Jacob's singular focus on his business, the long hours, and the work ethic that drives him to be the best at what he does in a very competitive market. If you would like to support the podcast, I humbly invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith)
2 May 2021
Ep. 002 Inside The Animator's Mind with Travis Catlett
A discussion around the unique experience of being an animator on YouTube My guest for this episode is artist, animator, and digital designer Travis Catlett, the creator of the TCAT Town channel on Youtube. Travis and I discussed how he became inspired to create digital animations and what it's like to pursue the art of creating animations on the YouTube platform. Travis also shared some of the unique challenges that animators face, and we explored some of the highs and the lows of his journey. You can check out Travis's work on YouTube, stop by and subscribe to TCAT Town on YouTube by following this link: https://www.youtube.com/thattcat (https://www.youtube.com/thattcat) If you would like to support the podcast, I humbly invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith)
2 May 2021
Ep. 001 "Staying Power" with Kenny C
What does it take to outlive and outlast the competition? My guest for this episode is a good friend of mine, Kenny C. For the last 14 years (yes you read that right, 14 YEARS) Kenny has been hosting his weekly internet radio show "Chillin' w/ Kenny C. In addition, Kenny has also been producing and hosting a 2nd show "Triple Threat Wrestling Radio" for an equally impressive 10 years! Kenny discusses how he got started, what it took to find his voice, and how he has been able to weather the highs and lows of his long-term passion projects. You can catch Kenny live every Saturday night, 8 pm eastern at TMVCafe.com Follow Kenny on Instagram @CBroadcasting If you would like to support the podcast, I humbly invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith)
2 May 2021
Ep. 000 Welcome To Project: Creator
My name is Dennis, and I've been a content creator for nearly 20 years. I'm launching Project: Creator with an exciting new mission! If you would like to be a guest and tell the story of your personal creator journey, get in touch! Email me at projectcreatorcontact@gmail.com If you would like to support the podcast, I humbly invite you to visit my Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith (https://www.patreon.com/DennisRyanSmith)
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