The Smith & Savage Podcast

Levi Pollard—Author, Filmmaker, Artist

The Smith & Savage Podcast is about crafting your best life—conversations with artists, makers, entrepreneurs, and adventurers. Hosted by Levi Pollard, each episode explores the grit behind the craft, the courage behind the story, and the uncommon path chosen by those who dare to build something meaningful.

Episodes

  1. Jan 10

    Episode 3: Christy Hey—On Coaching Men In Prison, Music Therapy, and the Path to True Freedom

    In this episode, Levi sits down with longtime friend and therapist/coach Christy Hey for a wide ranging conversation about freedom, grief, creativity, coaching vs. therapy, and what it means to live with intention. Christy shares her personal journey through work, play– and why real growth often begins in discomfort. Listen Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Connect Instagram | Coachmate Collective Resources Films & Television One Flew Over the Cuckoo's NestReferenced in relation to Christy's work at Oregon State Hospital, where the film was set. Watch Here: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest The White LotusDiscussed for its exploration of men in crisis, identity, wealth, despair, and suicide. Watch Here: The White Lotus It's A Wonderful LifeReferenced as a meditation on gratitude, perspective, and the value of life. Also depicts exploration of men and crisis. Watch Here: It's A Wonderful Life Therapy & Coaching Platforms Better HelpWebsite: betterhelp.com CoachMate CollectiveNon-profit co-founded by Christy to provide coaching for individuals impacted by incarceration. Website: coachmatecollective.org Academy of Coaching ExcellenceThe training organization behind the coaching model used in CoachMate collective. Website: acecoachtraining.com Books The Master and His Emissary by Iain McGilchristExplores the relationship between the brain's hemispheres, arguing that the creative holistic mind should lead, with logic serving it – a central theme in Christy's reflections on balance, creativity, and meaning. The Art of Loving by Erich FrommA foundational work on mature love, individuality, and connection. Christy reads this quote from the book" " Quotes From Christy Hey "Therapy helps us heal to a baseline. Coaching helps us move beyond it into what's possible." – Christy Hey"Grief is actually a really beautiful thing, but only if we let it move through us." – Christy Hey"When identity is based only on achievement, we lose connection to ourselves." – Christy Hey"Stories are essential to our humanity." – Christy Hey

    1h 20m

  2. Jan 3

    Episode 2: Mark Danger Powers—On Drumming, The Renaissance Life, and Creating More Than You Consume

    A conversation with professional drummer Mark Danger Powers on the unseen work behind mastery, the discipline of listening, and why curiosity is the engine of a creative life. Listen Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Connect  You can find Mark Powers here  Website | Instagram | Facebook Resources Master Class Books Slammin' Simon Quotes From Mark “These instruments will tell you the truth immediately. You can’t fake it.” “The work is mostly invisible. That’s where everything actually happens.” “Sometimes the most important thing you can play is nothing at all.”

    1h 21m

  3. Jan 2

    Episode 1: Bobby Hooper—On Love & Loss, Lahaina Wildfires, and The Afterlife

    Bobby Hooper is the owner of Afterlife Bar in Portland Oregon. He is also a musician, an artist, and if you know Bobby, you know he is a main hub that connects so many wonderful people from every corner of the world. In this deeply human conversation, Bobby reflects on love, grief, the Maui wildfires, and the ways suffering can either harden or deepen us. The episode balances tragedy with grace, presence, and hope. Sponsored by Going to the Sun Gallery  Website | Instagram | Google Listen Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Connect  You can find Bobby Hooper at Afterlife in Portland, Oregon  Afterlife | Website | Instagram | Facebook Resources Lahaina Strong 👉 Website This is a community-led effort rooted right in Lahaina — run by people from the island who are focused not just on relief but on rebuilding a resilient, sustainable, and just future for the town and surrounding communities. Donations help with local initiatives, advocacy for equitable support, and long-term recovery efforts that put Lahaina residents first. GoFundMe Maui Wildfire Relief Fund 👉 Website Every fundraiser on this page has been verified by GoFundMe’s Trust & Safety experts — donors can give to the general fund or browse individual/ community fundraisers they trust. Maui Strong Fund (Hawai‘i Community Foundation) 👉 Website This fund was created by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation to support both immediate relief and long-term recovery needs for people and places affected by the wildfires. Headspace Visit Website Books Your Forces and How to Use Them The Artist's Way (Morning Pages)

    1h 34m
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The Smith & Savage Podcast is about crafting your best life—conversations with artists, makers, entrepreneurs, and adventurers. Hosted by Levi Pollard, each episode explores the grit behind the craft, the courage behind the story, and the uncommon path chosen by those who dare to build something meaningful.

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  • Creator
    Levi Pollard—Author, Filmmaker, Artist
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  • Episodes
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