Classic episode with John Diaz that's been remastered for 2024. We get into mental health, team dynamics, mentoring in the game industry, Comic Con, working with people in different studios, and yelling at co-workers. Fun times. https://www.instagram.com/j_kingpin/ --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the…

To live today is to need to be resilient. It's a power that all super heroes have. The Power Man Luke Cage is the character that most exemplifies that theme. Don't be fragile. Stay hard. --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the community at https://creativestudylounge.com/pages/members This podcast was cr…

Joe Rogan is an odd beast. Hated by some. Loved, apparently, by millions that listen to every episode of his show. I actually don't care what you think of him, but you can learn some things. I have nine things that you can steal from him. --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the community at https://creat…

From Electronic Arts to Rockstar Games to Lucasarts and beyond, Tony Barnes joins in to discuss game development ups and downs as well as how he's kept going after three decades of iconic work. To some, he is the game developer's game developer. Acting as game designer, director, producer, coder, artist, and musician, Tony has pretty much seen it a…

There is nothing quite like the first episode of a series to set things in motion. When I saw the first episode of Attack On Titan, I realized just how powerful an opening episode could be. When I saw the LAST episode, I realized that the first episodes are even more important than I thought. --------------------------------------------------- Supp…

Disclaimer: I actually liked The Marvels. But I realized something as I listened to people talk about it: No one cared. 😕 While you might be thinking "Well I cared!", that's not good enough for a movie on this scale. One of the jobs of a creative is to make something that people care about. That person can be just you, but most often, it's hoped th…

At a San Diego Comic Con, I met the wonderful and awesome Taraji P Henson. Years later, that meeting made me realize something about branding and attention. --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the community at https://creativestudylounge.com/pages/members This podcast was created by Mr Benja. You can fin…

Pro wrestling is real. Don’t argue with me. If you don’t know that I’m getting at something, then you probably don’t need to be listening to my podcast. It's all a creative act. Correction: I got Mr Wonderful (Mr Wonderful) mixed up with Mr. Perfect (Curt Hennig). --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the …

I get to speak money and creativity with a high school friend Natalie Freeman. She's an accountant, entrepreneur, and host of her own podcast, "Successful, but Single". We discuss transitioning from being an accountant and licensed financial advisor to pursuing her creative endeavors with starting her podcast. We get into the challenges, hurdles an…

Being "remarkable" is the only way you're going to prove your resolve and make creative change happen in your world. --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the community at https://creativestudylounge.com/pages/members This podcast was created by Mr Benja. You can find more about him at his website: https:/…

Are you failing enough? Because if you’re not, then you might not be learning enough. Get good with failing. In fact… learn to love it. --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the community at https://creativestudylounge.com/pages/members This podcast was created by Mr Benja. You can find more about him at h…

Marvel’s Echo is in an interesting position where it needs to create a satisfactory re-introduction to the more grounded “Netflix Marvel” shows that it will apparently be building off of in the future. At only five episodes, and with a largely unheard of character, did it do it’s job? -- Short answer. I think it did. -------------------------------…

We've been thinking about goals in a very inappropriate way. First of all, we think that goals are resolutions. And then we think that we have to follow them to the letter and not adjust as we go about our path. If something truly isn't working, trash it. --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the community…

Dr Martin Luther King Junior was a creative on a grand scale. He was able to enact the most difficult type of change that any of us know of: large scale positive social change. --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the community at https://creativestudylounge.com/pages/members This podcast was created by M…

Journaling is so powerful that it shamed me into being a better person. I had journaling on my mind this New Years, but when I decided to look back to hear from my past self? I was shocked. Hear my discussions on journalism and how it can help your creative practice. --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join t…

This is a freestyle session. I didn't come with a particular topic in mind. Just flowing. We've got some plans for 2024 and you might get some insight on why I am doing this podcast in this way. --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the community at https://creativestudylounge.com/pages/members This podcas…

SMART Goals are often…dumb. They don’t apply to a lot of cases, and frustrate a lot of creative types. In case you’ve forgotten, here’s how they’re structured. S - Specific, M - Measurable, A - Actionable, R - Realistic, T - Timely The problems come from the fact that these criteria came from corporate logic and don't often apply to individuals. Si…

I don't feel I explained this well, but the mindset we have around delaying gratification is problematic. It seems like it would make sense, but isn't often your best choice. Denying your drive without being okay with the moment can cause you resent your waking moments and keep chasing waterfalls. You can keep doing the exact same work with a much …

You DO NOT need a rigid plan to create. In fact, a lot of creatives get tripped up when plans are too rigid. So what do you do? Adjust your way of seeing things. --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the community at https://creativestudylounge.com/pages/members This podcast was created by Mr Benja. You ca…

Everyone likes to say, "You're fine just the way you arrrreeee!" But are you really? You've got to be careful with the people that say phrases like this to you, because oftentimes, they're not concerned with you creating a better world for yourself. --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the community at ht…

OG Comedian Katt Williams dropped a bombshell of a podcast appearance, and there's a lot that can be learned from his story and how he's handling it. --------------------------------------------------- Support the podcast and join the community at https://creativestudylounge.com/pages/members This podcast was created by Mr Benja. You can find more …

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After Father's Day, I reflected on some creative lessons that I learned from my father. 00:00 Opening 06:04 Intro 10:08 1. Challenging Us 13:13 2. Exploring and Planting 16:04 3. Protection from Negative Forces 20:14 4. Keeping Creative Energy Flowing 23:19 5. Mapping Out Routes 29:59 6. Provide Resources 34:48 7. Having Steadfast Patience 39:02 Co…

Are you creating fast? There are actually quite a few benefits to doing so. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW 🎙️ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for listening. My name is Mr Benja. I am a former video game programmer and designer, as well as an artist, consultant, and creative. -----------------------------------------------…

AI Is here, but how exactly is it coming for us? What jobs are in danger? Is this all overblown? 00:00 Opening 01:30 Show Updates 05:14 Intro 54:04 Outro 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW 🎙️ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for listening. My name is Mr Benja. I am a former video game programmer and designer, as well as an art…

Prince is the greatest musician of our time. That's not a "quality" statement. I mean that in the factual sense. Because no one else knew, performed, played, constructed, composed, or produced like the purple one did. Since his birthday just passed, I figured I'd recognize his creativity. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW 🎙️ ---------------------------------------…

Apple just released it's vision for their entry into the mixed reality landscape of Augmented Reality combined with Virtual Reality. It's the first major groundbreaking release since the iPhone. Did this do what it was supposed to do? It's impressive, but the Vision isn't completely clear. 🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW 🎙️ --------------------------------------…

Across the Spider-Verse is one of the most groundbreaking superhero films of all time. It does good on so many levels. But I didn't just want to do a review. That would be boring. Let's talk about how this movie made sense on a creative and artistic level. MY LINKS: ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https:…

I really do like Instagram, but Amp is much better suited to. So in this episode I talk about creative pivots and moving to where you can get things created appropriately. Also, my profile on Amp is where you can catch me in the future. https://live.onamp.com/mrbenja MY LINKS: ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Websi…

Many of the good things you do are in the way of getting to something great. You should understand and apply this. Also, I explain why I watch Hoarders. MY LINKS: ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https://mrbenja.com • Join My Email List - https://mrbenja.com/email • Facebook - https://facebook.com/mrbenja…

You can't hope to get someone attention with your creation with just one presentation, outing, showing, or...touch. They say you need at least seven. We'll discuss them all and get deep. SHOW LINKS: ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Marketing's Rule of Seven - https://www.krusecontrolinc.com/rule-of-7-how-social-med…

I'm an ex-game designer and I have been coming up with ideas all of my life. In this one I talk about how MY LINKS: ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https://mrbenja.com • Join My Email List - https://mrbenja.com/email • Facebook - https://facebook.com/mrbenjaonline • Twitter - https://twitter.com/mrbenja …

This is a Freestyle Friday where we talk about anything and everything we want. Here's what's happening this week: 00:00 Intro 01:19 JotBooking Update 03:23 New 8Bit Cubist Shirts Coming 04:27 Managing Headaches While Working 09:40 YouTube Premium Is Life 13:07 Netflix Cuts Down On Password Sharing 17:33 Current Uses of Ai 25:21 Transactions and In…

Things are changing more rapidly than ever. You have to adapt. But it'll be okay. #ThoughtfulThursday MY LINKS: ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https://mrbenja.com • Join My Email List - https://mrbenja.com/email • Facebook - https://facebook.com/mrbenjaonline • Twitter - https://twitter.com/mrbenja • In…

SuperHero Fatigue Is a Myth. Hollywood bullsh** is the problem. At least that's what I think. If you're tired of them, let me know right now what's boring you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https://mrbenja.com • Join My Email List - https://mrbenja.com/email • Facebook - https://facebook.com/mrbenjaonl…

Tina Turner was a legend and an icon. So for the first time, I decided to honor one of our greats. Share your thoughts in the comments. Let me know how it went. #TheMusicThatMadeMe SECTIONS: ---------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 03:48 Perseverance 04:50 How Tina Turner Got On My Radar 08:43 Mad Max Made Me A F…

You have to learn how to reframe all your ideas about tasks. If you don't, you'll run yourself ragged. You'll either avoid work, work too hard, or get worked. Those options suck. You can do better. More JotBooking videos can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8nlCvrCAxEN9y4F1qhm2ITmfGYMLT7pq -------------------------------------…

Freestyle Friday: A few things were on my mind like ai, twitter, Elon, and thinking outside the box. 00:00 Intro 03:19 Artificial Intelligence Update 08:45 Elon Might Be Making Twitter The Everything App 13:18 What Buying Art Means to People Nowadays 20:57 Relaxing The Mind For Better Thoughts 25:07 Thinking Outside the Box 32:36 Outro ------------…

Thoughtful Thursday: To unlock your creative potential, you must be at peace with the unpredictable and embrace the fact that absolute control is but a fleeting pursuit. ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https://mrbenja.com • Join My Email List - https://mrbenja.com/email • Facebook - https://facebook.com/…

Taking down little notes in a little notepad doesn't seem lifechanging, but it is. This is how. ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https://mrbenja.com • Join My Email List - https://mrbenja.com/email • Facebook - https://facebook.com/mrbenjaonline • Twitter - https://twitter.com/mrbenja • Instagram - https:…

We still live in a physical world. This is not up for debate. If you don't know how to operate outside of digital avenues, then you might have some problems. ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https://mrbenja.com • Join My Email List - https://mrbenja.com/email • Facebook - https://facebook.com/mrbenjaonlin…

Ever heard of systems thinking? My mother taught it to me long before I started programming and designing. ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https://mrbenja.com • Facebook - https://facebook.com/mrbenjaonline • Twitter - https://twitter.com/mrbenja • Instagram - https://instagram.com/mrbenja • LinkedIn - h…

Should you see Guardians of the Galaxy 3? I think you should. And I'm not even the biggest fan of James Gunn's style. ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https://mrbenja.com • Facebook - https://facebook.com/mrbenjaonline • Twitter - https://twitter.com/mrbenja • Instagram - https://instagram.com/mrbenja • L…

Negativity can be a virus. You have to protect yourself from it. How are you doing? ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https://mrbenja.com • Facebook - https://facebook.com/mrbenjaonline • Twitter - https://twitter.com/mrbenja • Instagram - https://instagram.com/mrbenja • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com…

Bathing in mindless games and entertainment? Maybe you're stuck on social media or scrolling through YouTube. It's an interesting question to ask yourself when you're getting into something. ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https://mrbenja.com • Facebook - https://facebook.com/mrbenjaonline • Twitter - ht…

Creators are often looking for feedback and they'll ask the seemingly innocent question, "Do you like it?" This is a terrible question for several reasons. Let me know your experiences with asking questions for feedback. ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Website - https://mrbenja.com • Facebook - https://facebook.co…