The Experience: Conversations with Creatives

Clint Hall
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Author and podcaster Clint Hall engages a variety of creatives and entrepreneurs to discover how and why they do what they do.

  1. FEB 3

    Jeffrey Nix on Writing With Intention and Sustainable Creativity

    Fantasy author Jeffrey Nix talks about writing and reading with intention, rational and trope-aware storytelling, publishing fiction online, inviting readers into the creative process, avoiding burnout, and building sustainable creative habits over the long term. Read Jeffrey's work: Read Alias & Apocalypses for free on Royal Road Short fiction: Spectral Supper and other stories Support Jeffrey Nix: Jeffrey Nix on Patreon Follow Jeffrey Nix: JeffreyNix.com Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook You can also find me at clinthall.com Host: Clint Hall Guest: Jeffrey Nix Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner

    1h 8m

  2. JAN 20

    James R. Hannibal on Creating With Eternal Purpose

    Author and former Air Force pilot James R. Hannibal talks about his journey from military aviation to bestselling thriller fiction, navigating synesthesia and creativity, the realities of secular publishing, the high personal cost of holding firm to Christian convictions, and why he ultimately shifted his focus to faith-driven storytelling and discipleship through projects like Light Raiders and Courser Media.   Check out James's work: Light Raiders James R. Hannibal on Amazon Courser Media   Follow James R. Hannibal: James R. Hannibal on Instagram James R. Hannibal on X   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook You can also find me at clinthall.com     Host: Clint Hall Guest: James R. Hannibal Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner

    1h 22m

  3. JAN 6

    Faith, Geek Culture, and Creative Calling with Paeter Frandsen from Christian Geek Central

    Christian Geek Central founder and podcaster Paeter Frandsen talks about his winding creative journey through music, theater, audio drama, and online ministry; the long road of creating the Spirit Blade audio drama trilogy; engaging geek culture with both discernment and grace; navigating faith-based storytelling in a secular world; and helping Christian creatives and fans find their place in the local church while still embracing the stories they love.   Check out Paeter's work: Spirit Blade Productions Christian Geek Central Podcast   Follow Paeter Frandsen: Christian Geek Central on YouTube Paeter Frandsen on Substack Spirit Blade Productions on X   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook You can also find me at clinthall.com     Host: Clint Hall Guest: Paeter Frandsen Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner

    1h 1m

  4. 12/02/2025

    Author Kerry Nietz on Amish Vampires in Space, Curious Sci-Fi, and Discovering His Voice

    Author Kerry Nietz talks about his early career in the software industry, how that experience became his first memoir, the long road of writing multiple unpublished novels, his love of writing curious and heartfelt science fiction, how ideas often fall into his lap, experimenting with dictation, mentoring authors at Realm Makers, and more. Buy Kerry's books! Follow Kerry Nietz: Kerry Nietz on Instagram Kerry Nietz on X Kerry Nietz's website Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook You can also find me at clinthall.com Host: Clint Hall Guest: Kerry Nietz Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner

    52 min

  5. 11/18/2025

    From the Ring to Hollywood: A Conversation with Luke Hawx

    Professional wrestler, actor, and stuntman Luke Hawx talks about discovering discipline through adversity, breaking into the wrestling world, transitioning into major film and television projects, the story behind launching Wildkat Sports, and the mindset that keeps him hungry, creative, and constantly evolving.   Follow Luke Hawx: lukehawx.com wildkatsports.com Luke Hawx on Instagram Luke Hawx on Facebook Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook You can also find me at clinthall.com   Host: Clint Hall Guest: Luke Hawx Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner

    56 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    Author Lauren Smyth on Writing, Entrepreneurship, and Early Success

    Author Lauren Smyth talks about growing up as a military kid, being homeschooled with a literature-rich curriculum, signing her first publishing contract at just 13 years old, what she's learned from working on both sides of the editorial desk, her family's entrepreneurial spirit, and her new novel, Warsafe.   Buy Warsafe now!   Follow Lauren Smyth: laurensmythbooks.com Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook You can also find me at clinthall.com   Host: Clint Hall Guest: Lauren Smyth Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner

    51 min

  7. 10/21/2025

    Voice of the Hawks Bob Rathbun on Preparation, Storytelling, and the Rhythm of the Game

    Atlanta Hawks play-by-play legend Bob Rathbun talks about treating every game like a "final exam," finding the story and riding the rhythm of a 48-minute game, on-air chemistry with Dominique Wilkins, lessons from small-town radio, voice craft (the piano trick!), early breaks with Marty Brennaman, why fans remember stories more than stats, Lenny Wilkens' 20-game rule, and why he's bullish on this Hawks roster.   Follow Bob Rathbun: BobRathbun.com Bob Rathbun on X (Twitter) Bob Rathbun on Instagram Bob Rathbun on LinkedIn   Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook You can also find me at clinthall.com   Host: Clint Hall Guest: Bob Rathbun Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner

    1h 10m

  8. 10/07/2025

    Secret Societies, Fantasy Worlds, and Sibling Armies: A Conversation with Hope Ann

    Author Hope Ann talks about growing up in a large family with eight younger siblings, her early love for The Chronicles of Narnia, her late entry into fantasy storytelling, how her imaginative childhood shaped her creativity, her experience coordinating volunteers at Realm Makers, her favorite seasons of Doctor Who, and the significance of preparing both practically and spiritually for a hopeful future. Check out the Kickstarter for Hope's new book, Unbanded!    Follow Hope Ann: AuthorHopeAnn.com Sign up for her newsletter Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram Clint Hall on Facebook You can also find me at clinthall.com Host: Clint Hall Guest: Hope Ann Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner

    51 min
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Author and podcaster Clint Hall engages a variety of creatives and entrepreneurs to discover how and why they do what they do.

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