Creative Freedom Universe

Creative Freedom Universe
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Welcome to Creative Freedom Universe! Traverse exciting topics alongside your host: Nathaniel, as he interviews distinguished guests! In this universe, feel inspired and motivated to seek out Creative Freedom in your own life, whatever that means to you!

Episodes

  1. Overvivid Artwork - Creative Freedom Universe Ep. 5

    09/20/2024

    Overvivid Artwork - Creative Freedom Universe Ep. 5

    PODCAST/PRODUCTS/MUSIC + MORE AT: www.CreativeFreedomHQ.com Explore the world of mixed media artist and Sign Production specialist: Jonah Haug with your host Nathaniel for a brand new podcast episode! Jonah, who earned his Graphic Design degree from ISU in 2019, delves deeply into themes such as abstract expressionism, symbolism, and contemporary art in his work. 0:00 - 1:44 Intro 1:44 - 4:02 Reactions to his Artwork  4:02 - 5:15 How Jonah and Nathaniel met  5:15 - 7:12 Jonah's Journey  7:12 - 8:10 When did Jonah give himself the “artist” label  8:10 - 10:48 Sign Production  10:48 - 11:31 3D Artwork Part 1 11:31 - 16:17 Artistic Process Part 1 16:17 - 17:21 Origin story  17:21 - 20:34 Artistic Process Part 2 20:34 - 22:49 Inspiration 22:49 - 23:54 Is everyone an artist?  23:54 - 25:04 Mixed Media  25:04 - 27:46 Tools 27:46 - 29:27 Body of Work  29:27 - 31:40 Art Exhibition    31:40 - 33:36 3D Artwork Part 2 33:36 - 34:27 Artistic Process Part 3 34:27 - 35:36 Female Motif  35:36 - 36:10 Analyzing the “Overvivid Artwork” name 36:10 - 40:35 Artistic Process Part 4 40:35 - 42:57 Majoring in Art 42:57 - 46:34 Artistic Process Part 5  46:34 - 46:52 Selling Artwork  46:52 - 47:58 Miniature Pieces  47:58 - 50:39 Longterm Goals 50:39 - 50:41 Outro

    51 min

  2. 05/08/2024

    Conversation with a Videographer - The Singularity Booth Ep. 4

    In this episode of "The Singularity Booth" series, join Zach and Nathaniel as they learn more about Mitch! A videographer who is 1/3 of the video team "Goof Off Collab"! Goof Off Colllab, is is a 3 person video team (Mitch/Colby/Cam) based out of Iowa! They specialize in music videos/podcasting etc!

    38 min
  3. Deconstructing "Butchers in The Basement" with Legible - The Singularity Booth Ep. 3

    04/25/2024

    Deconstructing "Butchers in The Basement" with Legible - The Singularity Booth Ep. 3

    Midwest rapper Legible unpacks his recent installment: Butchers in the Basement. Serving as a spirutual successor to his previous collaborative album: Addicts in the Attic with rapper Tay Yung. Butchers in the Basement consists of 15 tracks. Heavy collaboration is explored throughout the album.

    1h 5m
  4. Scumbag Dad: The Unapologetic Journey

    02/19/2024

    Scumbag Dad: The Unapologetic Journey

    Creative Freedom Universe - Episode 4 PODCAST/STREETWEAR/PRODUCTS/MUSIC + MORE AT: www.CreativeFreedomHQ.com Your Scumbag Dad (actual name Brad Podray), oversees a TikTok page (@thescumbagdad) with 5.8 million followers and a YouTube channel ​⁠​⁠ @scumbagdad  with almost 4 million subscribers! Brad created a character he calls: ​⁠​⁠Your Scumbag Dad; serving as a dark satire on influencers. “Kindness content” is the newest trend of a list of trends that he pokes fun at when he sees an opportunity. Your Scumbag Dad spreads awareness around bad-taste influencer content by parodying the fake videos with a dark humor approach. 0:00 - 3:18 Arbitrary Hooks  4:46 - 5:53 Vegas Trip (Part 1) 5:53 - 7:59 Omega Mart  7:59 - 10 Blake Rosier Collab  10 - 10:37 LA Comedy Scene 10:37 - 11:14 Los Angeles  11:14 - 11:46 How Scumbag Met His Wife 11:46 - 13:34 LA versus Iowa 13:34 - 14:19 LA versus Vegas (Part 1) 14:20 - 14:50 Vegas Trip (Part 2) 14:50 - 16:55 Fun Per Unit (FPU) 16:55 - 18:03  LA versus Vegas (Part 2) 18:03 - 19:18 Tokyo versus Vegas  19:18 - 20:26  How Scumbag Acts in Vegas 20:26 - 21:03  Fatherhood  21:03 - 22:52 Education in America  22:52 - 25:22 Scumbag Dad’s Reputation  25:22 - 26:06 Bringing back “Scumbag Dad” Character 26:06 - 27:01 Getting Blocked  27:01 - 29:29 Parasocial Relationships  29:29 -  30:19 First Amendment Auditors  30:19 - 32:01 Bad Taste Content  32:01 - 33:20 Pondering the Future Social Media Landscape 33:20 - 35:19 Prank Videos  35:19 - 36:26 Bad Taste Content (Part 2) 36:26 - 38:18 Thoughts on Jimmy Darts  38:18 - 43:07 Bad Taste Content (Part 3) 43:07 - 46:44 Thoughts on Mr Beast  46:44 - 50:51 Audience Attention Span/Literacy  50:51 - 55:38 Engagement 52:07 - 53:06 Scumbag Dad vs Brad  53:06 - 53:51  Bad Taste Content (Part 4) 53:51 - 55:19 Getting Flagged/Banned  55:19 - 56:23 Brandon Rogers  56:23 - 59:40 Celebrity Collaborations 57:52 - 58:40 Mr beast/Scumbag Collab? 58:40  - 58:50 Which rapper follows Scumbag Dad? 58:50 -  1:00:10 Favorite Videos Created in 2023  1:00:10 - 1:03:30 Explaining the Meta-gags 1:03:30 - 1:04:14 Implications of AI (Part 1) 1:04:14 - 1:04:58 Power of Social Media  1:04:58 - 1:06:39 Social Media Ethics  1:06:39 - 1:08:02 Worries as a Father  1:08:02 - 1:08:57 Implications of AI (Part 2)  1:08:57 - 1:10:14 How big would Scumbag be if he didn’t approach making content ethically? 1:10:14 - 1:10:58 Any downsides from social media fame?  1:10:58 - 1:11:22 Kommander Karl  1:11:22 - 1:11:40 Does Scumbag Read Manga?  1:11:40 - 1:12:02 What is Scumbag Watching 1:12:02 - 1:12:37Creators that Scumbag is a fan of   1:12:37 - 1:13:12 Wrapping Up

    1h 13m
  5. The Singularity Booth - Ep. 2

    12/04/2023

    The Singularity Booth - Ep. 2

    GET READY FOR ANOTHER BANGER In episode 2 of The Singularity Booth series, your hosts Nathaniel and Zach talk about aliens, Breaking Bad, Ufologists, meeting celebrities, comedians, recent memories, Jeffrey Epstein and more! Podcast Credits: Hosted by: ​⁠​⁠​⁠Nathaniel and Zach Edited by: Nathaniel Audio: Zach Intro/outro beat by: ​⁠​⁠​⁠@R3XWonders Filmed at: Creative Freedom HQ Streetwear, podcast, music and more: www.CreativeFreedomHQ.com FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON SPOTIFY: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Legible's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0r4ixC... Legible's SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/legibleflows?u... Legible's Apple Music:   / legible  #rapper #rap #hiphop

    1h 46m
  6. Legible Breaks Down His Debut Album: Isolation

    11/27/2023

    Legible Breaks Down His Debut Album: Isolation

    Journey into the mind of midwest rapper ​⁠@legiblemusic as he unpacks his debut album: Isolation. The project, which took 3 years to put together and consists of 13 tracks, serves as a lyrical self-reflection of sorts. Themes of partying, sex, depression, loneliness, suicide, drug use and isolation are heavily explored throughout the album. 0 - 0:17 The Singularity Booth Intro 0:17 - 3:53 Legible's Introduction to Rap 3:53 - 6:53 How The Singularity Booth started 6:53 - 9:39 Downside of focusing too much on the technical side of rap 9:39 - 10:37 Legible's musical inspirations 10:37 - 15:32 Legible's religious upbringing 15:33 - 17:06 Nathaniel's upbringing 17:06 - 18:22 Nathaniel's start with music 18:22 - 19:46 Song philosophy 19:46 - 22:47 Legible's first musical project 22:47 - 24:10 Picking the name Legible 25:46 - 27:26 Legible's first song Rap Machine 27:27 - 28:12 How Legible has grown as a MC 28:22 - 30:38 Legible explains the concept of Isolation 30:39 - 33:15 Process of making Isolation 33:15 - 34:50 Legible's favorite project outside of Isolation 36:20 - 37:39 Armageddon song deep dive 43:20 - 46:42 Nowhere Fast song deep dive 46:42 - 47:42 4 AM song deep dive 48:23 - 54:47 Ghost Mode song/visual deep dive 54:48 - 56:44 Top of the Morning song deep dive 56:44 - 59:27 Elevate song deep dive 59:47 - 1:01:42 She Know That song deep dive 1:01:42 - 1:03:05 Insomniac Cypher song deep dive 1:03:06 - 1:05:23 Count Ur Blessings song deep dive 1:05:23 - 1:07:03 Watch Urself song deep dive 1:07:03 - 1:09:01 Jump Rope song deep dive 1:10:12 - 1:13:04 Isolation song deep dive 1:13:04 - 1:15:51 Costumes song deep dive Podcast Credits: Directed/edited by: ​⁠@goofoffcollaborative Hosted by: ​⁠@CreativeFreedomUniverse Intro/outro beat by: ​⁠@R3XWonders Filmed at: Creative Freedom HQ Streetwear, podcast, music and more: www.creativefreedomhq.com Legible's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0r4ixC... Legible's SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/legibleflows?u... Legible's Apple Music:   / legible

    1h 18m
  7. Your Scumbag Dad

    11/26/2023

    Your Scumbag Dad

    @scumbagdad  (actual name Brad Podray), oversees a TikTok page (@thescumbagdad) with 5.2 million followers and a YouTube channel ​⁠ @scumbagdad  with over 2 million subscribers! He currently resides in Iowa with his wife Hannah (@meoweyoface on Instagram) and their baby (@zevwolf). Brad created a character he calls: ​⁠ @scumbagdad  serving as a dark satire on influencers. “Kindness content” is the newest trend of a list of trends that he pokes fun at when he sees an opportunity. Faking a video for views is cringe, but staging content to make yourself the “hero” at the expense of people in disadvantaged situations is straight up wrong. Your “​⁠ @scumbagdad  was formed as a response of sorts, to spread awareness around bad-taste influencer content by parodying the fake videos with a dark humor approach. 0:49 - 3:45 “Your ScumBag Dad’s Origin Story” 3:45 - 4:37 “Your ScumBag Dad’s Rise to Stardom 4:38 - 7:06 “Your ScumBag Dad Before TikTok” 7:06 - 9:50 “Your ScumBag Dad’s Synth Rat Era” 9:50 - 11:18 “Your ScumBag Dad’s Infinite Content Concept” 11:18 - 19:56 “Your ScumBag Dad explains the deception with Kindness Content” 19:56 - 21:23 “Your ScumBag Dad talks about his collab with Daniel Mac” 21:23 - 22:34 “Your ScumBag Dad talks about his dual life as an influencer and a orthodontist” 22:34 - 24:36 “The Craziest Objects Your Scumbag Dad has attached a camera to” 24:34 - 27:05 “Your ScumBag Dad has BEEF with WHAT?” 27:05 - 38:15 “Your ScumBag Dad’s philosophy behind viral content” 38:15 - 41:45 “How Your ScumBag Dad is spreading awareness through Comedy” 41:45 - 43:14 “Your ScumBag Dad talks about his early Scumbag Dad episodes” 43:12 - 48:43 “Your ScumBag Dad keeps getting BANNED” 49:07 - 52:10 “Your ScumBag Dad: Fashion Icon” 52:10 - 56:37 “Does Your ScumBag Dad believe in the paranormal?” 56:37 - 1:01:48 “How Your ScumBag Dad spends his free time” 1:01:50 - 1:02:47 “Your ScumBag Dad talks about working with Mr. Beast” 1:02:48 - 1:04:48 “Your ScumBag Dad’s Dream Collaboration” 1:04:48 - 1:08:23 “Your ScumBag Dad’s talks about his Influencer status” 1:08:23 - 1:10:55 “The Future of Your ScumBag Dad Content” 1:10:58 - 1:14:42 “If Your ScumBag Dad had Creative Freedom” 1:14:42 - 1:15:34 “ScumBag Dad is DROPPING what?”PODCAST/STREETWEAR/PRODUCTS/MUSIC + MORE AT: www.CreativeFreedomHQ.com Podcast credits: Filmed at Creative Freedom Headquarters Host: Nathaniel Visual: ​⁠ @goofoffcollaborative  Edits: @bm_pixels on Instagram Audio:​⁠ @legiblemusic  Intro/outro beat: "Prhyme" by Prhyme

    1h 16m
  8. Kommander Karl

    11/26/2023

    Kommander Karl

    @KommanderKarl  aka That One Reload guy is a internet personality and video game 3D artist known for videos in which he reloads random items such as toasters, vacuums, air pods, lanterns, a Keurig, banana, bike pump, stuffed animals, you name it.  @KommanderKarl  continues to see rapid growth! So far, he has amassed 3.4 million followers on Tiktok and 567k subscribers on Youtube! When he isn't on social media, he is taking care of his family and working on the Postal video game series! 0:00 - 2:47 Items Reloaded 2:47 - 3:24 How Nathaniel and Kommander Karl crossed paths 3:24 - 4:20 Showing face more 4:20 - 5:23 Moniker/helmet 5:23 - 6:56 How the channel started 6:56 - 7:21 Finding your niche 7:21 - 8:35 First Reload Video 8:35 - 9:09 How Scumbag Dad motivated Kommander Karl 9:09 - 10:58 Day job 10:58 - 12:27 Upbringing 12:27 - 14:16 Pivotal moment 14:16 - 14:42 Success is the ultimate revenge 14:42 - 16:24 Videogame Experiences 16:24 - 17:38 Applying game developer skills on the channel 17:38 - 19:28 Channel analytics 19:28 - 21:01 Does Kommander Karl Shoot real guns? 21:01 - 22:54 Channel blowing up 22:54 - 23:52 How Kommander Karl picks an item to reload 23:52 - 24:30 Favorite reloads 24:30 - 25:10 Reload video workflow 25:10 - 26:14 Kommander Karl’s creativity 26:14 - 28:59 Kommander Karl’s inspiration 28:59 - 29:53 Standout moments with Your Scumbag Dad 29:53 - 31:12 Rag doll/NPC era 31:12 - 32:38 Creative Freedom 32:38 - 34:52 Controversy 34:52 - 38:06 Problems with Tiktok 38:06 - 38:46 YouTube 38:46 - 41:01 Channel Monetization 41:01 - 41:52 Advice for upcoming YouTubers 41:52 - 44:46 Half-Life Tattoo 44:46 - 45:55 Future of the channel 45:55 - 46:29 Teasers 46:29 - 46:54 Canada vacation 46:54 - 49:55 GTA NPC Video 49:55 - 50:21 NPC Content 50:21 - 52:40 How Kommander Karl gets ideas 52:40 - 52:50 Big Red Jew Channel 52:50 - 54:00 Trials and tribulations of growing a channel 54:00 - 55:11 Sponsorships 55:11 - 56:04 Stolen Content 56:04 - 1:01:04 Fame 1:01:04 - 1:02:18 3D Artist life 1:02:18 - 1:02:36 RWS Studios 1:02:36 - 1:04:10 Live Streaming 1:04:10 - 1:05:09 1 million YouTube Subscribers 1:05:09 - 1:06:20 Starting a channel 1:06:20 - 1:07:40 Wrapping up  @KommanderKarl  Social Media: Instagram: @kommanderkarl YouTube:  @KommanderKarl  Tiktok: @kommanderkarl X: @kommanderkarl Streetwear, podcast, photography + more: www.CreativeFreedomHQ.com Podcast credits: Filmed at Creative Freedom Headquarters Host: Nathaniel with  @CreativeFreedomUniverse  Visual: ​⁠​⁠ @goofoffcollaborative  Edits:  @CreativeFreedomUniverse  Audio:​⁠​⁠ Carter T Intro/outro beat: "Prhyme" by Prhyme

    1h 8m
  9. Good Vibes Movement

    11/26/2023

    Good Vibes Movement

    In this episode of the Creative Freedom Universe podcast, Nathaniel is joined by Ben Spellman, the founder of Good Vibes Movement (GVM). An organization providing resources, support & enrichment to the people of Des Moines. In a world where the word “community” is now hijacked, GVM is serving a truly diverse community citywide. They are in some ways the “heart and soul” of Des Moines. GVM is bringing its multi-faceted vision to life through diversified Programs. All programming conducted is focused on the individuals to grow a strong and positive community. 0:00 - 6:22 GVM Vision 6:22 - 8:00 Nathaniel’s Experience at GVM 8:00 - 8:30 Good Vibes Contracting 8:30 - 10:55 Ben’s Philosophy Part 1 10:55 - 12:33 Heart and Soul of the City 12:33 - 14:44 Ben’s Story Part 1 14:44 - 18:01 “Community” being Hijacked 18:01 - 20:48 Ben’s Philosophy Part 2 20:48 - 22:14 GVM Atmosphere 22:14 - 23:35 Bob Marley 23:35 - 24:22 Serving the Community 24:23 - 28:10 GVM Family/Team 28:10 - 29:39 Opening the Door 29:39 - 36:00 Ben’s Philosophy Part 3 36:05- 37:37 Ben’s Story Part 2 37:37 - 40:40 Youth Leadership 40:40 - 43:54 Ben’s Journey with Yoga 43:54 - 45:08 Classes at GVM 45:08 - 49:16 Ben’s Philosophy Part 4 49:16 - 57:39 Creating Change 57:39 - 58:23 Memories at GVM 58:23 - 1:01:26 How to Support 1:01:26 - 1:03:06 Learning Yoga 1:03:06 - 1:09:34 Wrapping Up Good Vibes Movement Social Media: Facebook: Good Vibes Movement Instagram: @goodvibesmovementdsm Website: goodvibesmovement.org DONATE TO GOOD VIBES: Venmo: @GoodVibes-Yoga Cashapp: $BenSpellman Streetwear, podcast, photography + more: CreativeFreedomHQ.com Podcast Credits: Filmed at Good Vibes Movement Visual: @goofoffcollaborative Edits: Creative Freedom HQ Audio: Carter T Intro/outro beat: “Prhyme” by Prhyme Host: Creative Freedom HQ

    1h 10m
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Welcome to Creative Freedom Universe! Traverse exciting topics alongside your host: Nathaniel, as he interviews distinguished guests! In this universe, feel inspired and motivated to seek out Creative Freedom in your own life, whatever that means to you!

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  • Creator
    Creative Freedom Universe
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Creative Freedom Universe
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