Into The Spotlight

Morley Kert and Ryan O'Connor
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Into The Spotlight Podcast

A podcast about bringing the creative process and creative people into the spotlight! We interview creators, artists and storytellers from all walks of life to learn about their stories, creative passions, and why they love to create! We also have discussion episodes about a range of topics about creativity, where we share our experiences and personal perspectives. If your creativity is a passionate hobby or a professional career, then this podcast is for you. Hosted by Morley Kert and Ryan O'Connor.

  1. 14/06/2022

    Episode 30 - Outdoor Adventure Photographer: Evan Ruderman

    Evan Ruderman is an outdoor photographer based on the central coast of California. He is a photo assistant for acclaimed adventure photographer Chris Burkard, and travels the world taking photos of surfers, climbers, cyclists and other athletes at the most breathtaking locations on Earth. We talk about Evan's photography journey, the value of working in teams, the experience of turning your passion into a career, preparing for once-in-a-lifetime photo shoots, his most memorable adventures and philosophies around photography. Mentions: Chris Burkard 1917 Roger Deakins Josh Rose Luis Regalado The Northman What we're putting Into the Spotlight this week: Evan: Mike Dawsy Ryan: Scriptnotes Morley: Boris Ipsum Where You Can Find Us: Evan Ruderman: Instagram: @evanruderman Website: evanjruderman.com Ryan O'Connor: Instagram: @ry.oconnor     Twitter: @RyanOConnorCA Medium: @ryan.oc Morley Kert: Instagram: @morleykert     YouTube: Morley Kert           Collectively: Instagram: @intothespotlightpodcast       Twitter: @into_spotlight

    1h 5m

  2. 24/05/2022

    Episode 29 - New Season, New Goals

    A new season is here with new goals and potential! Morley and Ryan discuss the projects they've been working on, how they manage their time to create new projects, how they stay motivated, how their creative process has changed over time and how they maintain a fresh perspective. Mentions: Tablo Creative Casey Neistat Van Neistat Jeen-Yuhs CLAMP Raymond Jacobs Jim Cummings The Beta Test David Sandberg What we're putting Into the Spotlight this week: Ryan: Josh Rose Morley: Nardwuar vs. Tyler The Creator (2022) Where You Can Find Us: Ryan O'Connor: Instagram: @ry.oconnor     Twitter: @RyanOConnorCA Medium: @ryan.oc Morley Kert: Instagram: @morleykert     YouTube: Morley Kert           Collectively: Instagram: @intothespotlightpodcast       Twitter: @into_spotlight

    1h 1m

  3. 18/03/2022

    Episode 28 - Ideas

    This week, Morley and Ryan discuss ideas! - How they find us, what makes them compelling, how they change over the course of a project, how we put ourselves in the mindset to be inspired, creating inspirational settings, situations, and our strategies for tracking ideas over time.  Mentions: CLAMP - The Creating, Living, and Making Projects Podcast David Lynch  Van Neistat Sarah Giffin @ viv.jewelry Macbeth (2015 film) Paul Almond Gary Whitta C. Robert Cargill Snowpiercer (TV series) What we're putting Into the Spotlight this week: Ryan: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Amy Sherman-Palladino Morley: Just Kids by Patti Smith Where You Can Find Us: Ryan O'Connor: Instagram: @ry.oconnor     Twitter: @RyanOConnorCA Medium: @ryan.oc Morley Kert: Instagram: @morleykert     YouTube: Morley Kert           Collectively: Instagram: @intothespotlightpodcast       Twitter: @into_spotlight

    1h 4m

  4. 26/02/2022

    Episode 27 - Empathy Through Creativity with John Kuiphoff

    John Kuiphoff returns for a second conversation on the podcast! John is a maker, teacher, content creator and has just launched an online course, Glowforge For Beginners. We discuss the future of content creation, learning more through building an online course than he did in grad school, what to do after you get all the tools you've ever wanted, accepting your limitations, asking for help, creative inspiration and more. Mentions: Our first conversation with John WORKBENCHcon Make48 Our conversation with Charlie Kert John's Glowforge course David Picciuto Casey Neistat Van Neistat Chronicle (film) Having a Purpose, Goal and Vision - Arnold Schwarzenegger Shop Class as Soulcraft (affiliate link) Won't You Be My Neighbour (documentary film) Jonny Builds - My $80,000 Mistake Rick Rubin: The Invisibility of Hip Hop's Greatest Producer Wintergatan Daniel Schiffer They'll Love Me When I'm Dead (documentary film) What we're putting Into the Spotlight this week: John: This Old House Makers Channel Ryan: The Matrix Resurrections  Where You Can Find Us: John Kuiphoff: Glowforge For Beginners Youtube: John Kuiphoff Instagram: @johnkuiphoff Ryan O'Connor: Instagram: @ry.oconnor     Twitter: @RyanOConnorCA Medium: @ryan.oc Morley Kert: Instagram: @morleykert     YouTube: Morley Kert           Collectively: Instagram: @intothespotlightpodcast       Twitter: @into_spotlight

    1h 11m
  5. Episode 26 - Why Not Be Artists?

    11/02/2022

    Episode 26 - Why Not Be Artists?

    For the first episode of 2022, Morley and Ryan talk about how we adapt to changes in circumstances and expectations, thinking bigger, and embracing ourselves as multi-dimensional creators. We also explore dealing with constructive criticism, accepting the undefined nature of the creative path, and the importance of connecting with other creators for inspiration, collaborations and community. Mentions: Morley's THINK BIGGER video Prefrontal cortex developed at age 25 WTF with Marc Maron - Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio Jim Cummings Joseph Gordon-Levitt Tablo Creative Van Neistat Casey Neistat iPod's Dirty Secret The Neistat Brothers (TV Series) Danocracy Rian Johnson  Justin Oeffler @bearmaked Andy Pugh What we're putting Into the Spotlight this week: Morley: Black Box Thinking by Matthew Syed (affiliate link) Ryan: GRAY KOTZÉ Where You Can Find Us: Ryan O'Connor: Instagram: @ry.oconnor     Twitter: @RyanOConnorCA Medium: @ryan.oc Morley Kert: Instagram: @morleykert     YouTube: Morley Kert           Collectively: Instagram: @intothespotlightpodcast       Twitter: @into_spotlight

    1h 2m
  6. Episode 25 - The Art That Inspired Us Throughout 2021

    26/12/2021

    Episode 25 - The Art That Inspired Us Throughout 2021

    To wrap up the year, Morley and Ryan talk about the top 10 things that broadened or changed our perspective about creativity in 2021: Ryan: Independent Film & FIlmmakers (Jim Cummings, Richard Linklater, Chloe Zhao, Gus Van Sant, Quentin Tarantino, Debra Granik, Duplass Brothers, David F. Sandberg, Assem Kroma). Midnight Mass (Limited Series on Netflix, 2021). Folk Music & Musicians (Gregory Alan Isakov, Alexi Murdoch, Bob Dylan & more). Raymond Jacobs (American Photographer). Gone Home (Indie Game, 2013). Morley: Rick Rubin: The Invisibility of Hip Hop's Greatest Producer by Soulr Les Stroud - Survivorman Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Andrew Szeto Switched on Pop Mentions: Broken Record Podcast Casey Neistat Grant Alexander Adam Mackey The Danocracy Justin Mabie What we're putting Into the Spotlight this week: Morley: Tai Verdes on Switched On Pop Ryan: WTF with Marc Maron Where You Can Find Us: Ryan O'Connor: Instagram: @ry.oconnor     Twitter: @RyanOConnorCA Medium: @ryan.oc Morley Kert: Instagram: @morleykert     YouTube: Morley Kert           Collectively: Instagram: @intothespotlightpodcast       Twitter: @into_spotlight       Youtube: Into The Spotlight

    1h 28m
  7. Episode 24 - Creative Check-In: New Projects, Goals, Growth, Vulnerability and Favourite Artwork of 2021

    19/11/2021

    Episode 24 - Creative Check-In: New Projects, Goals, Growth, Vulnerability and Favourite Artwork of 2021

    In this wide-ranging episode, Morley and Ryan catch up on what we've been up to over the last six months, the new perspectives we have learned in that time, and our plans for upcoming creative projects. We had a great talk about Ryan's new writing project on Medium, Morley's recent maker projects, and how we discover new ways to create, despite limited time and resources. We touch on the importance of being part of a creative community and connecting with other creators, while also reflecting on some of the notable artwork that have made an impression on us this year.  Mentions: Ryan’s article on Medium Justin Oeffler Zodiac (Film) Austin Saunders Casey Neistat Jimmy Diresta AGO Musée de la Gaspésie Raymond Jacobs Jim Cummings Gus Van Sant Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot (Film) LVRN Cypher Motorsport I’m done William Osman Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens What we're putting Into the Spotlight this week: Morley:  Wingspan (Board Game) Ryan: The Narrative Art (YouTube Channel) Where You Can Find Us: Ryan O'Connor: Instagram: @ry.oconnor     Twitter: @RyanOConnorCA Medium: @ryan.oc Morley Kert: Instagram: @morleykert     YouTube: Morley Kert           Collectively: Instagram: @intothespotlightpodcast       Twitter: @into_spotlight       Youtube: Into The Spotlight

    1h 18m
  8. Episode 23 - Keeping it Interesting with Justin Oeffler - Bear Maked

    27/10/2021

    Episode 23 - Keeping it Interesting with Justin Oeffler - Bear Maked

    After a brief hiatus, we're back with another amazing guest! Justin Oeffler is a maker, woodworker, and the video creator behind Bear Maked. Whether it's making a pen out of metal nuts, building a socially distanced Halloween candy cannon or cooking food in a Cricut mug press, Justin doesn't shy away from the new and different. In fact, it's a central part of his creative process. We had a fantastic conversation with Justin, and we're looking forward to putting out regular episodes again! Mentions: Steve Ramsey I Like To Make Stuff David Picciuto Vincent Ferrari Austin Saunders Jacob Anguiano Justin's Shipwreck Box Jimmy Diresta Evan and Katelyn Just Might DIY Dean Duplantis Jeff Stein Marian Ward Ethan Carter WorkbenchCon Ben Niemann Spring Make Laura Kampf David Szweduik What we're putting in the spotlight this week: Morley: Yesterday (2019 film) Ryan: Jim Cummings (filmmaker) Justin: Mystery Minnesota Where you can find us: Justin Oeffler: Instagram: @bearmaked YouTube: Bear Maked Ryan O'Connor: Instagram: @ry.oconnor     Twitter: @RyanOConnorCA           Morley Kert: Instagram: @morleykert     YouTube: Morley Kert           Collectively: Instagram: @intothespotlightpodcast       Twitter: @into_spotlight       Youtube: Into The Spotlight

    1h 7m
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A podcast about bringing the creative process and creative people into the spotlight! We interview creators, artists and storytellers from all walks of life to learn about their stories, creative passions, and why they love to create! We also have discussion episodes about a range of topics about creativity, where we share our experiences and personal perspectives. If your creativity is a passionate hobby or a professional career, then this podcast is for you. Hosted by Morley Kert and Ryan O'Connor.

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  • Creator
    Morley Kert and Ryan O'Connor
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Morley Kert and Ryan O'Connor
  • Show Website
    Into The Spotlight

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