Fools In Wonderland

Harley Ferris & Ryan Trauman
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This is a podcast about chasing creativity. Everyday creativity. Every day. We struggle to live the most creative lives we can. We don't have the answers. Only conversations. we're packing our social feeds with a mixed bag of creative fuel, inspiration, updates, and resources. We hope you follow us there and become a part of a community of support, insight, and challenges.

Episodes

  1. 12/18/2023

    Harley's Big Announcements (Season One Finale)

    Harley's got two big announcements. No spoilers here. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and FoolsInWonderland.com!

    44 min

  2. 04/03/2023

    Amber Wheeler Bacon: Use Your Delusion

    Meet Amber Wheeler Bacon. She talks with us about being part of an organic creative community, picking up a practice after years of letting it hide, and a little nostalgia about the old days knowing Trauman. She's a writer and teacher who lives by the beach in South Carolina. Her work has appeared in more places than we can name here, she's won numerous prizes, and is currently working on her second novel. You can find out more about her work at amberwheelerbacon.com.

    53 min

  3. 05/18/2022

    Elkie Burnside: Creativity As Survial Strategy - Part Two

    Here's the second half of our interview with Elkie Burnside. She embodies and practices "everyday creativity." We get a more detailed look at some of her ongoing projects. She also talks about some of her life-setbacks and how creative practices were essential survival tactics for her. You'll hear from our sponsor: Delusions of Grandeur. Harley explains the horrors of adolescent cooking. And Trauman resists calling his carpentry "furniture." #elkieburnside

    40 min

  4. 12/06/2021

    Elkie Burnside: Relentless Maker - Part One

    Elkie Burnside fashions her LIFE as one big creative project. She also cooks, quilts, sews, knits, cross-stitches, plays guitar, takes photos, writes, and decorates. She's relentless. And talented. And fun to list to. She's also a survivor. She cannot be contained in a single episode. Here's Part I of our interview. #elkieburnside

    29 min

  5. 11/07/2021

    The Value of Pausing or Letting Go

    Everyone pauses or moves on from creative projects. Some frivolous; some deeply important. Trauman and Harley think through some feelings of guilt, shame, embarrassment, impatience, or failure in response. Living in peace with unfinished creative business is essential for your future projects and practices. #foolsinwonderland #creativefailure #failforward

    47 min

  6. 10/23/2021

    Creativity and the Mundane

    Episode 3!! There are parts of every creative process that feel boring. Sweeping the studio floor. Practicing scales. Woodshedding. Ordering supplies. Nothing sexy here, but without them, your craft will suffer. We talk through some ways to embrace the mundane elements of creative practice.

    48 min

  7. 10/09/2021

    Perfect is the Enemy of Done

    In this episode: Perfect is the enemy of done. Done is the engine of more. Discouraged Perfectionism? Harley falls victim to perfectionism as he contributes a song to a conference album. Done vs. Finished. It's okay to love the less sexy parts of a creative process. Harley's first attempt at pre-writing wasn't fully forthcoming; he rebounds with a breakthrough. Harley learns to write songs as a kid. The idea of "playing the fool" as a creative strategy. "Woodshedding" as a creative practice.

    54 min
  8. What Are We Working On, What Are We Not?

    09/26/2021

    What Are We Working On, What Are We Not?

    We share our creative anxiety about our first episode. Harley describes the album he's working on. Trauman talks about an audience of one. He reflects on the challenges of a job that demands fresh creativity every day. Harley explains how procrastination can masquerade as learning and discipline. Harley warns against "discouraged perfectionism." We agree that good is the enemy of done. Trauman recalls the poet who taught him that writers simply write. We hear a parody ad from Crippling Anxiety. [Full transcripts available on our website.]

    40 min
  9. Fools In Wonderland - Podcast Trailer

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Fools In Wonderland - Podcast Trailer

    This is a podcast about chasing creativity. Everyday creativity. Every day. We struggle to live the most creative lives we can. We don't have the answers. Only conversations. we're packing our social feeds with a mixed bag of creative fuel, inspiration, updates, and resources. We hope you follow us there and become a part of a community of support, insight, and challenges.

    2 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
12 Ratings

About

This is a podcast about chasing creativity. Everyday creativity. Every day. We struggle to live the most creative lives we can. We don't have the answers. Only conversations. we're packing our social feeds with a mixed bag of creative fuel, inspiration, updates, and resources. We hope you follow us there and become a part of a community of support, insight, and challenges.

Information

  • Creator
    Harley Ferris & Ryan Trauman
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Fools In Wonderland