The Creative Spark

G. Brian Benson
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Conversations that provide insight, empowerment and tools to help others live their best creative life!   In each episode host G. Brian Benson strives to have an organic chat with authors, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and actors, sharing their inspirational stories, strategies and wisdom that helped propel them to their own unique version of creative success. Brian, an observer of life, loves to share his curiosity and love of learning by means of insightful discussions. The process of learning how to find the joy and peace of mind that comes with stepping into one’s own skin, and going beyond anything one may have thought previously possible are just some of the take aways we hope you will have from The Creative Spark. It’s the place where creatives meet! Host - G. Brian Benson www.gbrianbenson.com Produced - Casey Jarombek Brought to you by Reawaken Media    

  1. With Guests Martin and Craig Sandler - Co-Authors' of "Baseball's Shining Season"

    Jun 2

    With Guests Martin and Craig Sandler - Co-Authors' of "Baseball's Shining Season"

    Join Martin and Craig Sandler, and I on The Creative Spark as we talk about their new book Baseball’s Shining Season: America’s Pastime on the Brink of War. Both of these gentleman are prolific and talented writers and historians, and the discussion we shared regarding their new book and their process of coming together as father and son to create it is something you don't want to miss! What an interesting, fun and inspiring chat!-----Side note/correction: During the discussion Martin incorrectly stated, that the speech the president made on the loudspeakers during the ball game was not to say baseball would continue. It was to announce a state of national emergency as the world war raged and spread. -That perfectly encapsulated the combination of dread the nation felt and the relief that baseball offered. -----Martin W. Sandler is the National Book Award-winning author of more than sixty books, including 1919: The Year That Changed America, Imprisoned, Lincoln Through the Lens, The Dust Bowl Through the Lens, and Kennedy Through the Lens. Sandler has taught American history and American Studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and at Smith College, and lives in Massachusetts Craig Sandler is a journalist with 35 years' experience writing about Massachusetts politics. He owns and runs the State House News Service in Boston and the News Service of Florida in Tallahassee.  He's trained and edited dozens of young reporters over the years, and authors the annual Massachusetts Political Almanac. ----- To learn more about today's guests Marty and Craig Sandler please visit: Baseball’s Shining Season: America’s Pastime on the Brink of War, a non-fiction book for young readers at the intersection of baseball and society in America on the eve of World War II.   https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/baseballs-shining-season-9781547614189/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigsandlershnewsie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craig.sandler.14Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crsandler/-------- To learn more about host G. Brian Benson: www.gbrianbenson.comDon't forget to sign up for the newsletter and YouTube Channel! 🤗 Thank you for the Support!https://buymeacoffee.com/gbrianbensonYouTube: www.youtube.com/gbrianbensonInstagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbensonFacebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/

    51 min
  2. With Guest Jeff Borschowa - Author, Podcast Host, Connector, & Non-Linear Thinker

    May 5

    With Guest Jeff Borschowa - Author, Podcast Host, Connector, & Non-Linear Thinker

    Join Jeff Borschowa and I as we talk about thinking outside of the box, AI, authentic collaboration and living in a rapidly moving technological age. Jeff is a visionary with a heart of gold. You don't want to miss any of today's interesting and inspiring chat! -----Jeff Borschowa is an author, host of the Lighthouse Sessions podcast, and a general non-linear thinker who obsesses over the miracle that is humanity.  To learn more about today's guest Jeff Borschowa please visit: Website:  pharosbusiness.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-borschowa Podcast- The Lighthouse Sessions pharosbusiness.com/podcast -------- To learn more about host G. Brian Benson: www.gbrianbenson.comDon't forget to sign up for the newsletter and YouTube Channel! 🤗 Thank you for the Support!https://buymeacoffee.com/gbrianbensonYouTube: www.youtube.com/gbrianbensonInstagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbensonFacebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/

    1h 2m
  3. With Guest Jamie Wyman - Psychedelic Rock Musician / Community Builder

    Apr 15

    With Guest Jamie Wyman - Psychedelic Rock Musician / Community Builder

    ----- Jamie Wyman’s music is both personal and expansive, weaving raw emotion with a sense of hope. Her voice—ethereal, transcendent, and powerful—carries songs that rise from the ashes, turning pain into light. Rooted in deep truth, her music balances vulnerability and strength, offering a space where listeners can feel seen and uplifted. As a former social worker and lover of all things metaphysical, Jamie spends her time pursuing the life purpose she spelled out for a class assignment in college: to illuminate possibilities for human development in individuals and society. After pursuing a law degree and working in broken systems, Jamie realized music was her greatest tool for making positive change in the world.  Jamie’s third studio album, “Return to the Mothership,” is a 22-track folk rockopera following the heroine’s journey through the ups and downs of making this world a better place. Join Jamie Wyman and I as we talk about her journey of overcoming work burnout in broken social systems and finding her path as a musician playing psychedelic rock and diving into the metaphysical to lift hearts and implement the positive change she wants to see in the world. You don't want to miss any of today's interesting and inspiring chat! To learn more about today's guest Jamie Wyman please visit: Website: https://jamiewymanband.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jamiewymanband Instagram: @jamiewymanband  -------- To learn more about host G. Brian Benson: www.gbrianbenson.comDon't forget to sign up for the newsletter and YouTube Channel! 🤗 Thank you for the Support!https://buymeacoffee.com/gbrianbensonYouTube: www.youtube.com/gbrianbensonInstagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbensonFacebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/

    44 min
  4. With Guest Joshua Lastine - Entertainment Attorney - Part 1 & 2

    Apr 1

    With Guest Joshua Lastine - Entertainment Attorney - Part 1 & 2

    Today's guest, Joshua Lastine is an entertainment attorney and founder of Lastine Entertainment Law, representing actors, directors, writers, producers, animators, influencers, and podcasters. A former in-house attorney at Lionsgate and ViacomCBS, Joshua has negotiated deals spanning $100M+ Netflix productions, indie films, and branded digital content.  His expertise covers talent agreements, rights acquisitions, production deals, and IP law for clients ranging from major studios to emerging creators. Joshua also offers rare insight into the legal side of genre filmmaking – guiding indie creators through distribution, budget, and IP challenges.  Named a Variety Hollywood Deal Maker, Joshua also teaches Entertainment Business Law at The Los Angeles Film School.  Join Joshua and I as we talk about the movie and television industry, the many changes rippling through the entertainment industry with the onset of streaming and influencer culture as well as the love of film that Joshua shares with so many of us.  You don't want to miss any of today's interesting and inspiring chat! To learn more about today's guest Joshua Lastine please visit: https://lastineentertainmentlaw.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Lastineimpressions/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastinelaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-r-lastine-b3632b42/  -------- To learn more about host G. Brian Benson: www.gbrianbenson.comDon't forget to sign up for the newsletter and YouTube Channel! 🤗 Thank you for the Support!https://buymeacoffee.com/gbrianbensonYouTube: www.youtube.com/gbrianbensonInstagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbensonFacebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/

    1h 5m
  5. With Guest James Darnborough - Author, Artist and Actor

    Mar 18

    With Guest James Darnborough - Author, Artist and Actor

    Today's guest, James Darnborough is a London born author, painter and actor currently living in Los Angeles, CA. James brings a wealth of talent and creative energy to everything he becomes involved in.  James recent book The Gambler's Game is a book about his American grandfather, Bill Darnborough,who was born in Illinois in 1869 and was a mid-western baseball player turned professional roulette player and is the only American in history to break the bank at Monte Carlo. After spending 35 years in the media business including magazine publishing in London, New York, Sydney and Johannesburg, James is now focusing on his creative pursuits.  Join James and I as we talk about his new book The Gambler's Game and the intensive research process he endured to share the story of his grandfather, a baseball player turned professional roulette player in the late 1800's. We also chat about his journey of living in many different countries, his acting career and finding his creative gifts later in life. So much great wisdom to share. You don't want to miss any of today's interesting and inspiring chat! --------To learn more about today's guest James Darnborough please visit: https://jamesdarnborough.com/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jdarnborough?mibextid=wwXlfr  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/james_darnborough/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-darnborough-51083a8/-------- To learn more about host G. Brian Benson: www.gbrianbenson.comDon't forget to sign up for the newsletter and YouTube Channel! 🤗 Thank you for the Support!https://buymeacoffee.com/gbrianbenson YouTube: www.youtube.com/gbrianbensonInstagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbensonFacebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/

    1h 1m
  6. With Guest Yusuf Khan - Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Podcaster

    Mar 4

    With Guest Yusuf Khan - Filmmaker, Screenwriter and Podcaster

    Yusuf Khan is a Los Angeles based filmmaker and podcaster with projects that cross multiple genres. Yusuf received his BFA in film from Columbia College. There he honed his craft in screenwriting and production. His stories are unique and insightful and primarily focus on strong female characters. Through his stories, he explores themes we all recognize—determination, love, fear, redemption, and family—threads that come together to reflect the human experience. Join Yusuf Khan and I as we talk about filmmaking, screenwriting, creating characters with value, his new podcast Spicy Spins that combines DJ music and Chefs creating magnificent dishes and his journey from Chicago to Hollywood and the lessons it taught him.  You don't want to miss any of today's interesting and inspiring chat! --------To learn more about today's guest Yusuf Khan please visit: https://infinitevisionfilms.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Inflight.entertainment2018 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/infinitevisionfilms/  Podcast: https://inflightentertainment.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpicySpins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yusuf-khan-86b74328/-------- To learn more about host G. Brian Benson: www.gbrianbenson.comDon't forget to sign up for the newsletter and YouTube Channel! 🤗 Thank you for the Support!https://buymeacoffee.com/gbrianbenson YouTube: www.youtube.com/gbrianbensonInstagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbensonFacebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/

    1h 1m
  7. With Guests Low Stakes - Folk-Rock Music Group

    Feb 18

    With Guests Low Stakes - Folk-Rock Music Group

    Low Stakes is what happens when two musicians get fed up with polite art and sanitized songwriting, trading it for sharp, unfiltered folk-rock that says the quiet part loud. Eric Colville and Ann Holbrook write with the lyricism of Paul Simon and John Prine, the hooks of The Byrd’s or Tom Petty, and a true punk ethos. Their songs live in the friction between humor and heartbreak, absurdity and depth, grief and joy. It’s the whole ridiculous mess of being human crammed into a melody. Low Stakes isn’t background music; it’s for people who are tired of swallowing their truth, who’ve laughed at funerals, raged at the news, and still somehow believe in something. Join the folk-rock music group Low Stakes and I as we talk about creating music, the songwriting process, finding creative inspiration, trusting your intuition and so much more! They even play a couple of songs live for us! You don't want to miss any of today's interesting and inspiring chat!--------To learn more about today's guest Low Stakes please visit:https://lowstakesband.com/homeFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ericcolvillemusic Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lowstakesbandSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7s55e5qhE9wfBfqYV84urE?si=AtYQjekxTRS25rjHtdlJ7w --------To learn more about host G. Brian Benson:www.gbrianbenson.comDon't forget to sign up for the newsletter and YouTube Channel!🤗 Thank you for the Support!https://buymeacoffee.com/gbrianbensonYouTube: www.youtube.com/gbrianbensonInstagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbensonFacebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/

    39 min
  8. With Guest Ian Morris - Visionary Entrepreneur, Futurist & Musician

    Feb 4

    With Guest Ian Morris - Visionary Entrepreneur, Futurist & Musician

    Ian Morris is a visionary entrepreneur whose curiosity continues to transcend boundaries in the pursuit of global wellness. Partnering with Falyn Hunter Morningstar, they are influential leaders in the industry, and are reshaping how we approach health and well-being. The duo's partnership extends to Listening to Smile, a music therapy company co-founded by Ian and Falyn. Ian, a gifted sound alchemist, crafts transformative Frequency Minded Music™ tracks every month, and together they design immersive experiences and certifications for clients, organizations, and event groups. Drawing upon their expertise in somatic practices, meditation, and sonic therapies, they cultivate profound transformation opportunities.And their dedication to bridging clinical and integrative medicine, with mindfulness, frequency, and somatic communities is what sets them apart! Join Ian Morris and I as we discuss sound alchemy, frequency healing, the future of technology and visionary entrepreneurship! You don't want to miss any of today's interesting and inspiring chat!To learn more about today's guest Ian Morris please visit:Websites:https://www.listeningtosmile.com/ https://falynmorningstar.com/ https://www.conceptualig.com/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/falynhuntermorningstar/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@listeningtosmilemusicLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/falynhuntermorningstar/-----To learn more about host G. Brian Benson:www.gbrianbenson.comDon't forget to sign up for the newsletter and his YouTube channel!🤗 Thank you for the Support!https://buymeacoffee.com/gbrianbensonYouTube: www.youtube.com/gbrianbensonInstagram: www.instagram.com/gbrianbensonFacebook: www.facebook.com/gbrianbensonmediaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbrianbenson/

    46 min
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Conversations that provide insight, empowerment and tools to help others live their best creative life!   In each episode host G. Brian Benson strives to have an organic chat with authors, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and actors, sharing their inspirational stories, strategies and wisdom that helped propel them to their own unique version of creative success. Brian, an observer of life, loves to share his curiosity and love of learning by means of insightful discussions. The process of learning how to find the joy and peace of mind that comes with stepping into one’s own skin, and going beyond anything one may have thought previously possible are just some of the take aways we hope you will have from The Creative Spark. It’s the place where creatives meet! Host - G. Brian Benson www.gbrianbenson.com Produced - Casey Jarombek Brought to you by Reawaken Media    

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  • Creator
    G. Brian Benson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    The Creative Spark