Connecting Filmmakers, Producers and other Creatives. Hosted by Alexander Blackburn & Ian Rayburn
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The Creative Connection with Ed Young is a national daily radio show combining faith with everyday life. Every episode is filled with practical wisdom and biblical insights to strengthen listeners' understanding and relationship with Jesus.
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Join me, and occasionally my four-legged sidekick Labrador, Sasha, as we explore the Creatives of Alamo City! Connect with the Creative Community of San Antonio to learn about their philosophies, personalities, and craft that contribute to San Antonio's cultural and eclectic energy that is home for over 1.4 million people. Cover art by Bunnie Navarro IG@ bunnieartistry Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-creative-connection/support
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Engaging conversations with Authors, Narrators, Post-production audio engineers, Marketing teams as well as audio book listeners and fans. Go behind the scenes with audiobook creators as host Becky Parker Geist guides the conversation to discover the surprises, victories and challenges in publishing and producing audiobooks. Ideal for indie authors, small publishers, audiobook fans, and anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes peek into the audiobook world - as well as authors and publishers ...
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welcome to The Creative Connections Podcast with Lil_pee, where we are going to be talking about Lifestyle, entertainment, business, tech, life advice and we are also going to be talking about serious issues affecting our lives and how we can better them.
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses candy metaphors to creatively illustrate the sweetness of Jesus’ message, challenging listeners to "taste and see" the goodness of the Lord through faith, generosity, and seeking a personal relationship with Him.Af Ed Young
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AC-I-250 Interview with Dr. Paul Corona
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In this episode, Dr. Paul Corona joins Becky Parker Geist to discuss his latest book, The Corona Protocol. Through 30 short stories, Dr. Corona explores the complexities of mental health, covering conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and schizophrenia. He shares insights into his writing journey, his passion for psychiatr…
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Pierre Olivier-Persin - Special Effects Makeup Designer and Supervisor on 'The Substance - Interview
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In this captivating episode of The Creative Connection, hosts Alexander Blackburn and Ian Rayburn sit down with the talented Pierre Olivier-Persin, the Special Effects Makeup Designer and Supervisor behind the groundbreaking visuals in the award-winning film The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat. Dive into the fascinating world of special effe…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the urgency of living with an eternal perspective by recognizing the narrow path to life through Jesus and understanding that our choices on earth determine our eternal destiny.Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the metaphor of a Ferrari to emphasize the value of honoring God’s design for relationships and sexuality, urging individuals to follow biblical principles for dating, marriage, and purity to avoid emotional and spiritual harm.Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the metaphor of a Ferrari to illustrate how relationships, especially dating and marriage, thrive when guided by God's principles, emphasizing the importance of character, integrity, and seeking biblical counsel while heeding relational "dashboard warnings."…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the importance of building Christ-centered relationships, particularly in dating and marriage, by surrendering control to Jesus, avoiding superficial attractions, and fostering unconditional love for a lasting and meaningful partnership.…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the metaphor of a Rolls Royce to emphasize the value of relationships, urging listeners to align their dating and marriage practices with biblical principles by identifying defective habits, focusing on spiritual compatibility, and ensuring God is at the center.…
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Jeremy Selenfield - Smile 1 & 2 Prosthetic Makeup Designer - Interview
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This week Ian and I sit down with the talented creative mind, Jeremy Selenfield. Prosthetic Makeup Designer of Smile and Smile 2, Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story and much more. We chat about how he got started in the film industry, working with director Parker Finn on the first two Smile movies and our mutual love of all things horror. A full b…
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Joshua Petrino - Terrifier 2&3 Visual Effects Supervisor - Interview
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We are back with a brand new episode of the creative connection with Visual Effects Supervisor, Joshua Petrino to talk about his career in visual effects, how he got started and working on the incredible horror movie franchise, Damien Leone's Terrifier. We talk things all things horror, the differences in the levels of effects, what are practical e…
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The Roots of Evil - The Creative Team Behind the Film - Interview
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We sit down with the incredibly talented people behind the horror film 'The Roots of Evil'. Joining me on the episode is uber talented Director, Writer and Producer Cindy Stenberg, Lead Actor Ludvig Karmalm and Production Designer Ian Wilson. We talk all things Roots of Evil, from joining the production, how they got started in the film industry, b…
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Nelly Naylor - Photographer - Interview
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Nelly Naylor is a photographer based in the UK and has been a successful wedding photographer for a long time now. Nelly joins me for the first in-person filming of the Creative Connection Podcast, in my new cabin space at home. We talk about how Nelly got started, finding her voice as a female photographer, cornering the market for the LGBTQ+ comm…
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Paul Talos - Composer & Musician - Interview
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Film composer Paul Talos joins us on the Creative Connection podcast to talk all things music and composing music for film. Paul wrote and scored the music for 'Turbo Cola' and talks about how he got involved, the working collaboration with the director and hearing the mix at the premiere of the film. We also talk about how Paul got started making …
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Vincenzo Natali - Director, Producer & Writer - Interview
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It's my pleasure to introduce this week's guest, Vincenzo Natali. He is a Director, Producer and Writer of several feature films including: Cube, Cypher, Nothing, Splice and In the Tall Grass. He has also directed episode of some the the biggest shows in television like: HBO's Westworld and The Strain and has also directed episodes of Hannibal and …
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Brigitte Kingsley & Andrew Cymek – The Filmmaking Duo - Interview
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We have the creative duo Brigitte Kingsley and Andrew Cymek on the podcast this week, a married couple who produce and direct films together including the fantastic ‘Astonishing Tales of Terror: Rocktapussy!’ Featuring at the S.I.C.K. festival. I delve into how they work together, what they love to make and how they first met and flourished creativ…
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Lynn Griffin - Horror Actress & Icon - Interview
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This week we are joined by horror icon Lynne Griffin joins me to talk about the Sudbury Indie Creature Kon, going from the stage to the silver screen, starring in the iconic ‘Black Christmas’ horror movie and what fan interaction is like for her. Plus her husband getting residual cheques for being HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey (which he didn’t …
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Alex Chung - Stunt Performer and Filmmaker - Interview
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Alex is joined (that's me typing) by the super talented stunt performer and filmmaker Alex Chung. He has had a wide ranging career in the film and television industry in some of the biggest shows like 'The Handmaids Tale', 'Fubar', 'The Boys', 'The Expanse', 'Psycho Goreman' and much more. Alex talks about when he started loving cinema and action, …
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores depression through the story of Elijah, emphasizing the dangers of exaggeration, isolation, and victimization, while offering practical and spiritual steps for overcoming it by seeking truth, rest, community, and a renewed focus on God and others.…
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Joe Alves - Production Designer of 'JAWS' & 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' - Interview
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"Join us for an exclusive interview with legendary production designer Joe Alves, the creative genius behind iconic films like Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Escape from New York. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, his artistic process, and insights from a Hollywood pioneer who shaped the look of some of cinema's most unforgettable …
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Dave Kendall - Horror & Comic Book Artist - Interview
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Welcome to the third episode of the Creative Connection podcast! We’re joined by the incredible horror and comic book artist, Dave Kendall. This conversation was originally part of the Hellbound Horror Festival, but we knew it had to be included here. Dave’s unique artistic voice and insights are so relevant to what Creative Connection is all about…
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Alex Proyas - Director of 'The Crow' (With Brandon Lee) and 'Dark City' - Interview
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Welcome to this special episode of the Creative Connection podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to feature filmmaker and director Alex Proyas, the visionary behind films like The Crow and Dark City. This conversation was originally part of the Hellbound Horror Festival, but we felt it was so important to bring it here. Alex’s perspective on storytelling …
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Ramsey Campbell - Legendary Horror Author - Interview
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Creative Connection podcast! We’re thrilled to kick things off with none other than legendary horror author, Ramsey Campbell. Originally recorded as part of the Hellbound Horror Festival, we knew we had to share this conversation here because it’s such a vital part of what Creative Connection is all about—am…
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AC-I-249 Interview with Franke & Billiam James
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This episode dives into the behind-the-scenes journey of creating the audiobook Freeing Teresa, a powerful story about a family's fight to rescue their sister from an unjust placement in a nursing home. Host Becky Parker Geist and creative collaborators Franke and Billiam James discuss the emotional intensity of the narrative, the importance of aut…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the story of Elijah confronting Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel to challenge listeners to reject relativism and idolatry, rebuild their spiritual foundations, and fully commit to following God.Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the importance of seeking wisdom from trustworthy, godly advisors (like Daniel in the Bible) rather than succumbing to the influence of negative groups, as exemplified by King Darius's story in Daniel 6.Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the importance of learning from history and aligning one’s life under God’s sovereignty, urging listeners to confront pride, live with integrity, and address the "crazy people" in their lives with wisdom and love, using the story of Daniel and King Belshazzar as a central example.…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the difference between "good crazy," which reflects a life committed to God, and "crazy-crazy," which results from self-worship and pride, using Nebuchadnezzar's story to illustrate how humility and recognizing God's sovereignty lead to restoration and purpose.…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses how betrayal, as experienced by Joseph and Jesus, can lead to profound growth and divine purpose when approached with forgiveness and trust in God's plan.Af Ed Young
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AC-I-248 Author of A Cup of Tea on the Commode Records His Own Audiobook
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Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), earned an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens of television, film, and stage productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Tinseltown, entrepreneuring. He started five non-…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the story of Joseph to emphasize the destructive nature of revenge and the importance of trusting God to handle justice rather than taking matters into our own hands.Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young reflects on the story of Joseph and his betrayal by his brothers, urging listeners to confront their own tendencies toward betrayal, recognize its roots in envy, and seek God's forgiveness and restoration through truth, repentance, and brokenness.Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young reflects on the story of Joseph from Genesis 39-40, emphasizing how God uses life's trials, betrayals, and "pits" to build character, patience, and faith for greater purposes.Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young uses the story of Joseph in Genesis 39 to illustrate how loyalty to God amidst betrayal and hardship leads to spiritual prosperity, character development, and influence over others.Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young shares a personal story of betrayal from his high school basketball career to explore the biblical account of Joseph's betrayal by his brothers. He examines the nature of betrayal, its impact on our lives, and how God can use these painful experiences for greater purposes.…
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AC-I-247 Interview with author Beverly Scott (memoir, author-narrated in pro audio)
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Beverly Scott, author of Sarah's Secret: A Western Tale of Betrayal and Forgiveness, narrated her own memoir in a professional studio. Join Bev and Becky for a conversation about the inspiration for the researching and crafting of her book and her experience recording in a pro studio. What was the most surprising aspect of the process? Join us to f…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the biblical story of Samson and the dangers of the phrase "just this once," illustrating how a series of seemingly small compromises can lead to significant spiritual and moral declines, ultimately urging the audience to avoid the pitfalls of temptation by remaining faithful to God's co…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young challenges listeners to extend themselves extravagantly, expressively, and expediently to Jesus, drawing parallels between the literal and spiritual significance of hair extensions and the biblical story of Mary anointing Jesus with perfume.Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young teaches that like Absalom, who suffered due to misplaced ambition, misused authority, and misinterpreted advice, we must align our desires and decisions with God's guidance to avoid our own "bad hair days."Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the significance of hair as a metaphor for God's intimate knowledge and care for us, highlighting that even the most minute details of our lives, like the number of hairs on our head, are known to God, emphasizing His sovereignty, knowledge, and concern for every aspect of our being.…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young critiques "Fifty Shades of Grey" for normalizing perversion and contrasts its themes with Christian values, urging a turn towards God for true fulfillment and responsibility.Af Ed Young
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AC-T-246 Tips to Succeed when Narrating Your Audiobook
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Are you an author planning to record your own audiobook? Or maybe a narrator new to the industry? Get some tips to help you succeed! What do you need to figure out before you get started? What are some of the most challenging aspects of audiobook narration? Focused primarily on performance elements, Becky also covers some important tips regarding y…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the profound impact of selecting the right relationships, or the "right they," in our lives to encourage spiritual growth and alignment with God's purpose, based on his book "Fifty Shades of They."Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the significant impact that choosing the right or wrong "they" in our lives can have on our relationships, emphasizing the importance of surrounding ourselves with those who share our values and faith.Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the concept of being "mismatched" in relationships, emphasizing the importance of aligning with the right people, guided by faith, to avoid the pitfalls of being unequally yoked, as illustrated by his personal anecdotes and biblical references.…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young emphasizes the profound impact that our friendships and associations have on our lives, urging us to choose wisely the "they" we surround ourselves with, as they reflect and influence our relationship with God and our personal growth.Af Ed Young
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In this episode The Creative Connection, Ed Young speaks about catching spiritual "waves" and the Holy Spirit, explaining how to experience the momentum and inertia God has planned for our lives, much like riding a giant wave. He draws parallels between physical wave formation and spiritual awakenings, emphasizing the need for the Holy Spirit's gui…
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AC-T-245 The Top 4 for Marketing Your Audiobook
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Marketing can feel overwhelming—so many options, so many things we should do! While you might sometimes feel like doing anything is at least doing something, your results may suggest that the only result is that short-lived feeling of satisfaction. Host Becky Parker Geist will walk you through the top four tasks to get yourself organized and able t…
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the fear of commitment, emphasizing the importance of facing this fear to achieve intimacy, trust, and fulfillment in life. He relates this to various aspects of personal and spiritual commitment, including commitments to God, marriage, and community within the church.…
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In this episode The Creative Connection, Ed Young discusses the importance of maintaining a reverential fear of God as the foundation for living a righteous life, contrasting it with the everyday fears people experience.Af Ed Young
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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the pervasive fear of rejection, discussing its impacts on our past and future behaviors and offering biblical insights to overcome it through faith and community.Af Ed Young
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