The Resistance

Matt Conner
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There's a force at work that keeps you from being you. We feel it, too. It's the reason we avoid making the call, the reason we put off the diet. It's why we've done nothing about that entrepreneurial idea, that creative endeavor, that new relationship. In his book The War of Art, Stephen Pressfield defines this universal force as Resistance. Welcome to The Resistance, a new podcast featuring honest interviews with creative persons about this force and the forms it takes.

  1. 12/05/2025

    Steven Tracey on the surprising echoes between roles and real life

    Actor Stephen Tracey (Invasion, Anne with an E) joins The Resistance to talk about finding flow in the work, the surprising echoes between his roles and his own life, and why he feels drawn to create something from his own point of view. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min

  2. 11/04/2025

    Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata on the creative power in all of us

    Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata talks about her new album Starlit Alchemy, the healing power of creativity, and how transformation often begins with surrender. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min

  3. 10/22/2025

    Suzanne Vega on the lifelong work of finding her voice

    From smash hits like "Luka" and "Tom’s Diner" to her new album Flying With Angels, Suzanne Vega reflects on journaling as survival and how, even after four decades, she’s still discovering new depths in her songwriting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min

  4. 09/30/2025

    Tony winner Lauren Patten on finding her story in the creative work

    Tony-winning actress Lauren Patten (Jagged Little Pill, Death and Other Details) opens up about identity, perfectionism, and pushing past fear to explore new creative lanes—from writing and music to producing her first short film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

  5. 09/16/2025

    Kathleen Edwards on quitting, returning, and rewriting Her Story

    Celebrated songwriter Kathleen Edwards reflects on the career leaps that didn't happen, the unexpected joys she’s embraced, and the creative armor that allows her to keep showing up for the work that matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  6. 09/03/2025

    Dominic Lewis on the Work We Do vs. the Work We Want

    From his restless ambition to create to the challenge of finding balance, Dominic Lewis takes us inside the life of an in-demand composer whose work spans Bullet Train, The Fall Guy, Nobody 2, and more, all while still chasing deeper artistic fulfillment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  7. 08/21/2025

    Composer Raashi Kulkarni on creative focus and pioneering new paths

    Before Raashi Kulkarni ever scored a feature film, before she ever composed music for well over 300 television episodes (including The Flash, Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), before her multiple solo releases that have dominated World Music charts, she learned one valuable lesson from her parents: to focus solely on the work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min

  8. 07/30/2025

    Bel-Air co-creator Rasheed Newson on crafting the stories he could never find

    Rasheed Newson, the co-creator of Bel-Air and writer for shows like The Chi, Narcos, and Lie to Me, opens up about the difficulties of finding a voice like his growing up and how that longing shapes where he wants to go next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
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There's a force at work that keeps you from being you. We feel it, too. It's the reason we avoid making the call, the reason we put off the diet. It's why we've done nothing about that entrepreneurial idea, that creative endeavor, that new relationship. In his book The War of Art, Stephen Pressfield defines this universal force as Resistance. Welcome to The Resistance, a new podcast featuring honest interviews with creative persons about this force and the forms it takes.

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  • Creator
    Matt Conner
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    79
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Matt Conner
  • Show Website
    The Resistance

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