Brainstorming: The Podcast

Sierra Wells and Shannon Peters
  • 5.0 (13)
  • COMEDY INTERVIEWS

A podcast where Shannon Peters and Sierra Wells (two best friends of 8+ years ) invite fellow creatives to answer the question, "What's been storming your brain?" brainstormingthepod@gmail.com

  1. 08/23/2021

    Season 1 Finale - Battling your Inner Bully with Sierra and Shan

    The gals gather round the mic for a fun little season one finale episode and storm eachother's brains. We discuss ghost gal things, getting vaxxed & verified, and battling our inner bully's by unpacking habitual hatred. Shannon also makes the MASH life of Sierra's dreams this week in a Freaky Friday level role reversal. Stay tuned for Season Two!

    1h 20m

  2. 08/02/2021

    18 - Connect to the Disconnect with Annie Rayas

    Shan's childhood friend (and Lizzie to each-other's Miranda), Annie Rayas is on the pod and it's truly what dreams are made of! We discuss the creative joys of our youth, their influence on both professional and personal relationships, and the parallels of plant care versus self care. Annie also shares an incredibly grounding reminder from @thefairlylocalfamily about being gentler to yourself.

    1h 35m

  3. 07/26/2021

    17 - Stress to Impress and the Spectrum of Success with William Hoshida

    Sierra's former castmate and current friend William Hoshida brings an incredible energy to the pod and we miss him already! We discuss the anxieties of audition culture, the pressures of artistic perfectionism and what we want to worry less about. Will also divulges his dream man AND hairstyle from "3rd Rock From the Sun," and shares the multitude of inspirations he's found recently in the NYC Drag Scene, various music videos, and silent discos.

    1h 26m

  4. 07/12/2021

    16 - Choosing Strength, Losing Subservience with Asha Brownie-Gordon

    Sierra's dear friend and "neighbor'' from Avenue Q Asha Brownie-Gordon is on the pod! She shares tales of COVID cruise ship chaos and discovering strength in creative collaboration while shedding artistic subservience. Plus, we discuss a Nick Cannon-inspired "Sound of Music" remake. Asha also reminds us of the importance of sharing our energy with those who inspire us.

    1h 11m

  5. 06/28/2021

    15 - FYI, You Can DIY! with Marti Argueta

    Shan's former co-worker and co-conspirator of male contraceptives Marti Argueta is on the pod! He shares the origination and musical experimentation of The Nervous Physician, his latest EP. We dive into some fish-tank-talk, the future of jet-packs and the power of creative self-collaboration. Marti also discusses the conflicting perspectives presented in the book Death by Shelly Kagan and how these ideas affect our life. YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCHzg4OE2RFbguMpBDwabtGw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7kir5P7PaGLzwjxO7FFUkY?si=3YVT80vfR72fAwj-v87Vzw&dl_branch=1

    1h 8m

  6. 06/21/2021

    14 - Make the Mold to Break the Mold with Jacob Inman

    Sierra and Shan's former classmate and 30 Rock Soulmate Jacob Inman is on the freaking pod! He gives us a wonderful peek into the artistic and personal joys he's found in Chicago, the liberation of breaking the mold you've been put in by making your own creative work, and helps us bring back everyone's favorite type of hat. Jacob also shares his deep dive into ancient Roman Dynasties and fascination of the suppressed and powerful women of the era. Plus, we brainstorm a couple of new catchphrases for the show.

    1h 18m

  7. 06/07/2021

    13 - Suppression of the Psyche with Elli Stovall Brown

    Sierra's ol' tour friend and paranormal partner in crime Elli Stovall Brown joins us on the pod this week! They share a ghost-hunting spooker story about a haunted theater, we discuss seeking stability through spiritual creative endeavors, and the unexpected connections to be made from releasing the suppression of the psyche. Elli shares a passage from "Women who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype" by Clarissa Pinkola Estés, and how she's learning to embrace her feminine energy as it relates to spirituality, creativity and relationships. Check out @queendom_arts on Instagram for more of Elli's beautiful work (you may recognize a lil cover art perhaps?) and mosey on over to her Etsy Shop to commission this queen! https://www.etsy.com/shop/QueendomArts

    1h 13m

  8. 05/31/2021

    12 - Engage with the Change On & Off the Stage with Jake Delaney & Galloway Stevens

    The original "Brainiacs" Jake Delaney and Galloway Stevens are on the pod this week as our first dynamic duo! They share their incredible double proposal stories, we discuss (on multiple occasions) shipping large quantities of Creekside Pizza's ranch dressing across the country, and we have our first ever MEGA-MASH session. Plus, we engage in conversation about the inequalities, lack of support, and transparency of Actor's Equity, it's effect on regional theaters and performers during the pandemic, and how to engage with change in the industry. Jake and Gal also share how it feels to be back on and off the stage, working together on The Oregon Cabaret Theater's production of "The Great American Trailer Park Musical". For more information on tickets and how to support the Oregon Cabaret Theatre, visit www.oregoncabaret.com.

    1h 35m
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About

A podcast where Shannon Peters and Sierra Wells (two best friends of 8+ years ) invite fellow creatives to answer the question, "What's been storming your brain?" brainstormingthepod@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Sierra Wells and Shannon Peters
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sierra Wells and Shannon Peters
  • Show Website
    Brainstorming: The Podcast