Kristen Anderson-Lopez

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  1. 5 ways to handle creative conflict

    03/30/2023

    5 ways to handle creative conflict

    Creative conflict can destroy a work-in-progress — or it can push your work beyond good to great. What matters is how you respond. We’re going to hear from 5 creators in 5 very different fields who share actionable strategies (and great stories) about how to recognize, resolve, and harness conflict to create work that is visionary. Featuring “Frozen” songwriters Kristen Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez, actor and comedian Cristela Alonzo, choreographer Bill T. Jones, salsa legend Rubén Blades, and “Queen’s Gambit” producers Bill Horberg and Allan Scott.  Listen to the full episodes that inspired this mixtape: “Frozen” songwriters Kristen Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez: https://sparkandfire.com/frozen/  “Cristela” creator Cristela Alonzo: https://sparkandfire.com/cristela/  “Afterwardsness” choreographer Bill T. Jones: https://sparkandfire.com/billtjones/  “Pedro Navaja” songwriter Rubén Blades: https://sparkandfire.com/rubenblades/  “Queen’s Gambit” producers Allan Scott and William Horberg: https://sparkandfire.com/queensgambit/ Follow along (with transcript and photos) at sparkandfire.com/ Subscribe to the Spark & Fire weekly newsletter for images, stories and creative prompts: http://eepurl.com/hkmyMr See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min
  2. Emily Nussbaum: The Watch From Home Episode

    03/27/2020

    Emily Nussbaum: The Watch From Home Episode

    In this work-from-home episode, The New Yorker's Emily Nussbaum talks about TV watching during COVID-19. Plus John Hodgman, Jackie Kashian, Robert Lopez, and Kristen Anderson-Lopez stand in as contestants. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    50 min
  3. Andrew Bird: Mandatory Fun Office Holiday Party

    12/18/2020

    Andrew Bird: Mandatory Fun Office Holiday Party

    Musician Andrew Bird shares how composer Vince Guaraldi's soundtrack for A Charlie Brown Christmas inspired his new holiday album Hark! Oscar Award-winning composers Robert and Kristen Anderson Lopez try to spot fake holiday album titles. The NPR Christmas Carols (NPR employees named Carol) make their debut in a music parody game. Plus, Jonathan Coulton's actual kids help their dad and Ophira Eisenberg translate and navigate the latest teen slang. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    51 min
  4. Songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez

    03/03/2020

    Songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez

    We revisit our magical conversation with Academy Award winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. They're the husband and wife writing team behind 2013's modern classic "Let it Go" from the animated film Frozen and "Remember Me" from 2017's Coco. The Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony-award winning duo joined Bullseye to share the story of how they first met as well as chat about how they draw inspiration for their song lyrics. Plus, they tell us what date night at the Oscars with their kids is like. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    37 min
  5. Generosity creates magic: “Frozen” songwriters Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez

    12/21/2022

    Generosity creates magic: “Frozen” songwriters Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez

    Finding the right collaborator, and growing together, is a creative feat. While songwriting duo Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez were writing the iconic songs to "Frozen," they discovered the key ingredient to a successful and lasting collaboration: generosity. Kristen and Robert offer insight on how to be a generous collaborator — from not walking out the door when things get tough, to offering space to play together. Being generous with your collaborator creates an alchemy that is truly magical. For Kristen and Robert, that meant writing songs like "Let It Go" for two of the most successful animated films of all time.  Follow along (with transcript and photos) at sparkandfire.com/frozen Subscribe to the Spark & Fire weekly newsletter for images, stories and creative prompts: http://eepurl.com/hkmyMr See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min
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