Always Choose Orange

Alex Accornero
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Always Choose Orange began 13.8 billion years ago as a tiny piece of the infinitely small, hot, and dense singularity that contained all the mass and matter in the universe. Since then, it has been expanding rapidly with no signs of slowing down. The show provides actionable ways to develop and maintain a thriving creative process. Tune in each week for a mix of short teachings and long conversations with creators across a wide array of mediums including musicians, authors, painters, photographers, YouTubers, and yes, even regenerative grain farmers. Expect a blend of powerful exercises, tips, thought-provoking stories, textual analysis, and new perspectives — all with a major focus on craft.

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    #95: The Clearness Committee

    What in the world is a “clearness committee” and what could it possibly have to do with our creativity? In today’s episode, we make a few observations about a short excerpt from Parker J. Palmer’s book Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation and examine the relationship between feedback, question-asking, and increased clarity when it comes to our art and purpose. We also talk about the unique roles that critique and encouragement play at different stages of our creative process. If you want to learn more about the use of clearness committees in Quaker spirituality, here's a solid resource: https://www.fgcquaker.org/fgcresources/spiritual-practices/clearness-committees/

    25 phút

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    #94: For the Love of the Game

    Do you ever want to quit working on a creative project because it feels like a slog? Or find yourself saying that you just need to get it done as fast as you can so you can move onto something else? If that sounds familiar, number one: you're not alone, and number two: thankfully, there are some tools for that. This episode of Always Choose Orange uses a clip from a recent J. Cole interview to give you a few powerful questions to ask when your art-making feels dull and uninspired.

    19 phút

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    #93: Mat Charley of Raynes — Musical Obsession, Literary Devices, and How Songs Take Shape

    How do songs actually come into being? In this episode of Always Choose Orange, Mat Charley (co-founder, lyricist, and producer of Raynes) and I talk about the craft and obsession behind his songwriting. After more than 30,000 hours spent writing music, Mat has learned that songs rarely emerge from force alone. Instead, they reveal themselves gradually through melody, iteration, and careful attention to language. As he puts it: a song wants what it wants. In our conversation, we explore: How and why Mat spends 10–16 hours a day writing music without burning outHis “melody first” approach to building songsHow he uses literary devices and poetic structure in his lyricsWhat it’s like writing deeply personal songs for someone else to singHow Raynes organizes ideas, images, and fragments into larger musical projects  We also talk about artistic obsession, creative discipline, and why, after writing nearly 1,000 songs, Mat still wakes up excited to make the next one.   Website: http://raynesmusic.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/raynesmusic YouTube: https://youtube.com/@raynesmusic Bandcamp: https://raynes.bandcamp.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/raynesmusic Discord: https://discord.gg/venx9Mg7zG

    1 giờ 27 phút

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    #92: Ellie Richards — Finding Your Personal Style Through Fashion Psychology

    Have you ever looked into your closet thinking, “None of this feels right?” In this episode of Always Choose Orange, I talk with stylist Ellie Richards about how clothing can act as a mirror for how clearly we understand ourselves. Drawing from fashion psychology, Ellie explains why developing a personal style starts internally rather than with aesthetics or trends. Instead of copying influencers or chasing the latest look, she encourages people to understand their lifestyle, preferences, and identity first, and then build a wardrobe that reflects those things. In our conversation we discuss: Why clothing influences how we think, feel, and behaveHow “self-concept clarity” affects personal styleWhy copying aesthetics from influencers often falls flatThe minimalist wardrobe pyramid and dopamine dressingHow to identify your contrast level and seasonal color paletteWhat to look for when buying ethical and sustainable clothing  Along the way, Ellie also shares insights from her experience running a sustainable fashion boutique and explains why she sees herself as an educator rather than an influencer. Website: https://www.nuude-studio.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ellie.richards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellierichards.intel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellie.richards

    1 giờ 11 phút

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    #91: Peter Rollins — Designing Experiences That Actually Change People

    How do you design an experience or piece of art that transforms someone rather than simply giving them more information?  In this thought-provoking episode of Always Choose Orange, author and philosopher Peter Rollins and I talk about how he's spent the last 20+ years of his life plumbing the depths of some of the deepest philosophical and theological questions. From his early days creating "transformance art" through his (in)famous Ikon gatherings to the powerful new communities he's building around a sense of shared lack, Peter has dedicated his life to helping people come face to face with the universal human experience of loss.  The two of us explore a bunch of fascinating ideas, including: The role of discomfort in making space for transformationHow he built his legendary Atheism for Lent practiceHow, in some ways, many great artists spend their whole career circling a single questionWhy reimagined forms of community are more important than ever  Website: https://peterrollins.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCweF6BScvFnbsymouI-znDA Instagram: http://instagram.com/peter_rollins Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/orthodoxheretic   Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/peter-rollins

    1 giờ 33 phút

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    #90: Coulou — Trumpet Meditations, Deep Openness, and the Art of Long-Form Improvisation

    In March of 2024, Coulou sat down in the bedroom of his Brooklyn apartment with his guitar, some effects pedals, and a trumpet. What happened next was something special. He set up a camera, strummed his guitar, found some chords he liked, looped them, grabbed his trumpet, sounded the first note, and Coulou’s Cafe Trumpet Meditations were born. Now, two years later, Coulou has released more than 65 of his twenty-minute meditations and learned a number of powerful lessons along the way. In this episode of Always Choose Orange, we talk about:  Why Coulou almost scrapped the meditation that became his most viewed video on YouTubeHow long-form improvisation has impacted his songwriting (including the heartfelt story behind his song “Joe”)The difference between improvising with a band and improvising by yourselfHow he selects his recording locations and the painstaking process he goes through to make sure he creates the right atmosphere for his viewers   Website: https://www.couloumusic.com Bandcamp: https://coulou.bandcamp.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/coulou__ Facebook: http://facebook.com/C0ULOU

    1 giờ 3 phút

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    #89: Sarah Detweiler — Redefining Success, Maintaining Creative Freedom, and Unmasking Your Authentic Self

    How do you keep moving forward once your work begins to resonate with people on a larger scale? In this episode of Always Choose Orange, I talk with mixed media painter Sarah Detweiler about the quieter, more complicated season that follows increased public recognition. While Sarah’s Hidden Mother series helped her understand herself more deeply as an artist, this conversation focuses on what came with that realization: the decision to keep evolving, to follow curiosity rather than expectation, and to make work that remains honest even when it's moving in fresh and unexpected ways. We talk about art as a way of processing internal experience, the freedom that comes from letting go of external metrics, and how Sarah thinks about authenticity, attention, and care as she builds new bodies of work. Along the way, we explore: Using art to process things that are difficult to name with wordsLetting curiosity (and not audience response) guide the workMaking art with ADHD and embracing experimentation over cohesionThe tension between visibility and freedomBuilding solo exhibitions and knowing when a body of work is finishedFeedback, inner critics, and learning which voices to trustParenting, time constraints, and how limitation clarifies valuesWhy authenticity requires not thinking about how the work will be received At its core, this conversation is about staying honest with yourself as your work changes and about trusting process over performance as you continue to grow as an artist. Website: https://www.sarahdetweiler.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sd_artifacts

    1 giờ 18 phút

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    #88: Nasir Young — Decoding the Visual Language of Urban Spaces

    What does it take to see the world around you the way an artist sees it?  In this episode of Always Choose Orange, I chat with visual artist Nasir Young about how skateboarding transformed the way he moves through cityscapes and how that way of seeing laid the groundwork for his detailed oil paintings. His work documents the small, often overlooked wonders of urban life, including brick walls, corner stores, and gas stations. We talk about: Always having a handful of projects to work onHow to tell intriguing visual stories without including a single personTitling your work to evoke curiosity and meaningStudio routines (including scheduling time to read manga) Oh, and by the end of the episode, don’t be surprised if you never look at vans the same way again. Website: http://www.nasiryoungart.com     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nasiryoungart/

    1 giờ 9 phút
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Always Choose Orange began 13.8 billion years ago as a tiny piece of the infinitely small, hot, and dense singularity that contained all the mass and matter in the universe. Since then, it has been expanding rapidly with no signs of slowing down. The show provides actionable ways to develop and maintain a thriving creative process. Tune in each week for a mix of short teachings and long conversations with creators across a wide array of mediums including musicians, authors, painters, photographers, YouTubers, and yes, even regenerative grain farmers. Expect a blend of powerful exercises, tips, thought-provoking stories, textual analysis, and new perspectives — all with a major focus on craft.

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Alex Accornero
  • Năm hoạt động
    2023 - 2026
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    96
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