Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Creativity Is The Cure
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| BLIPS: Monty Pickle & Victor Yerrid | 05 Apr 2026 | 00:21:36 | |
Monty Pickle and Victor Yerrid took 20 minutes to discuss with Malcolm what it's like to be a pickle in the modern world. Monty Pickle is a puppet character and the star of The Monty Pickle Show, an online children's series designed to introduce kids to Jewish culture, traditions, and joy. Created by veteran children's media producers, including puppet master Victor Yerrid, the kosher dill puppet explores holidays and Jewish life with humor. Victor Yerrid is a show creator, writer, DGA director, and world-renowned puppeteer. He created and produced the orchestral puppet concerts The Great Chipmunk Picnic and Race For the Reef for the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and Halloween Fandemonium for the Pacific Symphony. Victor was the Co-Creator/EP of the Disney Junior pilot Eddie the Yeti. He has written for Rubble & Crew, Friendzspace, and Word Party and has directed numerous puppet series including Crank Yankers, Wake Up, Pajanimals!, Kookamakaluka, and The Movie Show Victor has been a puppeteer & voice artist for the Jim Henson Company, Sid & Marty Krofft, and The Walt Disney Company for almost thirty years. His work includes Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, The Hangover, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Team America, Men in Black II, Robot Chicken, Family Guy, The Simpsons, Community, Angel, Night Court, Miracle Workers, Crank Yankers, Greg the Bunny, The Sarah Silverman Project, No You Shut Up, Word Party, Sid the Science Kid, Slumberkins, Mutt & Stuff, Hannah Montana, Sigmund & the Sea Monsters, Splash & Bubbles, Pajanimals, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The 2010 Grammy Awards, and Sesame Street. Topics include; The Monty Pickle Show, Elise Allen, Christian Anderson, Jill Hotchkiss, Benjamin Lehann, Todd Shotz, Halle Stanford, Russ Walko and The Skirball Cultural Center. Please visit- Recorded April 2026 on the phone between Palmdale and Los Angeles, CA. *BLIPS are mini-episodes and part of the CREATIVITY IS THE CURE PODCAST. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| j.Reto: Heart of Alaska | 04 Apr 2026 | 01:25:20 | |
Full-time artist, part-time disruptor and art advocate j.Reto discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Born in eastern Pennsylvania, artist j.Reto lived in Rochester, NY, before moving to California where he spent 30 years exploring and delineating his artistic style. In 2017, he and his family moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where he abandoned his old art practice for a new understanding, new aesthetic and new perspective on the Neo Art Markets. He was a founding member of Anchorage’s CIRCLE5 art group and is preparing to launching C3 (Creatives, Collectors & Community), an enclave of art activists wanting to advance the art scene in Alaska. j.Reto shows regularly throughout Anchorage and currently has a 10’ x 15’ installation at Cyrano’s Theatre Gallery. He is curating a reimagined mythos show at ConocoPhillips Gallery this June titled, Last ‘tier, and will have a yet to be titled solo show in October at Alaska Pacific University. Recorded March 2026 on the phone between Anchorage, Alaska and Palmdale, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| KaDee Strickland: Love & Empathy | 13 Feb 2026 | 01:46:23 | |
Actress KaDee Strickland, best known for her roles in such TV shows as Cruel Summer, Secrets and Lies, Private Practice and Chicago Fire, discusses how creativity affects her work and personal life. Topics include; Stella Adler,Jason Behr, Claire Danes, Eminem, Jane Fonda, Jessica Lange, David Lynch, Prince, Mark Ruffalo, The Grudge, Sing Sing, The Beastmaster, Georgia, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, the COVID-19 pandemic, education, sword fighting, learning how to swing a machete...and Wolfie the dog! *Recorded February 2026 on the phone between Minneapolis, MN and Palmdale, CA. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Adam Eaton: Black Is Beautiful | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:36:47 | |
Adam Eaton is a Rochester, NY-based fine art photographer known for his Black Is Beautiful project, which launched as a photo exhibition in 2023 and a book in 2026. His work focuses on capturing the beauty, diversity, and strength of the local Black community, challenging traditional beauty standards through portraiture. Malcolm and Adam recently connected to discuss how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; Ansel Adams, Black Women Photographers, The Chatterbox Club, Mark Clennon, Geva Theatre, Cocoa Rae David, DeCarlis Madison, Jehovah's Witnesses, Courtney Malcolm, Gordon Parks, Penfield High School, Vernon Reid, Quintera Robinson, The Rochester Artist Collaborative, Wicked Squid Studios and Stevie Wonder. Please visit- *Recorded by phone February 2026 between Rochester, NY and Palmdale, CA. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| John Mader: That's the Magic...That's the Voodoo! | 30 Jan 2026 | 01:15:43 | |
Drummer and educator John Mader, known often for his drumming on such hit musicals as Book of Mormon, Rent, Wicked, Mamma Mia!, The Lion King, and Hamilton, discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; Count Basie, Jeff Berlin, Gregg Bissonette, Ray Charles, Ryan Downe, Pee Wee Ellis, Peter Erskine, Gregg Field, John Fogerty, Andrés Forero, Maynard Ferguson, Jude Gold, Stu Hamm, Woody Herman, Steve Jordan, Will Kennedy, Alex Lacamoire, Bill Nawrocki, Maceo Parker, Buddy Rich, Billy Sheehan, Chad Wackerman, Supertramp, Carl Verheyen, Fred Wesley, The Who, Akai S900, Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Dixon drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and brushes, The Sims Hot Date, Sunset Sound Recorders, vinyl couch drumming...and how he and his wife Wendy miraculously survived and then rebuilt their home life after tragic losses due to the Eaton Fire (January 2025). *Recorded January 2026 in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Mark Plati: We Shall Go to Town | 18 Jan 2026 | 01:26:23 | |
Producer, engineer, musician and musical director Mark Plati, known often for his work with David Bowie and Prince, discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; Zachary Alford, Arthur Baker, Kim Basinger, Sterling Campbell, Brian Delaney, Gail Ann Dorsey, William Ellington, Mike Garson, Reeves Gabrels, Philip Glass, Gerry Leonard, Pete Levin, Tony Levin, David Lynch, Arif Mardin, Jerry Marotta, Thomas Merton, Axell Red, Chris Seefried, Earl Slick, Talking Heads, David Torn, Stanley Turrentine, Junior Vasquez, Lenny White, The Akai S900, The Cutting Room, Dreamland Studios, Electric Lady Studios, Emulator 2, Eventide H949, geek speak, The Hit Factoty, Killer Star, Ladybugs, Legos, Publison Infernal Machine IM90, ring modulator, Roland SBX-80, Stylophone, spreading fairy dust on top of the engine...and who makes the best espresso on planet Earth! *Recorded January 2026 in on the phone between NYC and Palmdale, CA. **Mark Plati photo by Tony Levin. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Adam Myman | 09 Jan 2026 | 01:10:26 | |
Educator, writer and reader Adam Myman discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; George Lucas, David Streight, John Ritter, Henry Winkler, Ralph Fletcher, Project Based Learning, Larchmont Charter Schools, Costen Foundation, Edutopia, education, calming jars, yoga, council, joy writing, dyslexia, epilepsy and The Magical Adventures of Brian Leonard! *Recorded January 2026 in Woodland Hills, CA. Please visit Edutopia- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Robert C. Guy: Acappella | 04 Jan 2026 | 00:58:39 | |
Robert C. Guy discusses how creativity affects his work, personal life and spirituality. Robert is a well-known bass vocalist, songwriter, and engineer associated with the prominent contemporary Christian vocal group Acappella, celebrated for his powerful voice on spirituals and praise songs, contributing to albums like Spirituals, and is recognized by fans for his moving performances, including his interpretation of "I'm At Your Mercy." Topics include; Stevie Wonder, Africa, California, Nagasaki, Japan, Texas, international travel, acappella music, education, faith and voice-over work. *Stay tuned after the episode to hear Robert sing "I'm at Your Mercy" with Acappella. Recorded December 2025 on the phone between Midlothian, Texas and Palmdale, California. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Seth & Margareta Riggs: Singing for Legends | 29 Dec 2025 | 01:42:23 | |
World renown vocal coaches, Seth (95 years old!) and Margareta Riggs, discuss how creativity affects their collaborative work and personal life. Topics include; ABBA, Afghan, Avenge Sevenfold, Ray Charles, Van Cliburn American, Michael Jackson, Shirley MacLaine, Ethel Merman, Ozzy Osborne, Prince, Frank Sinatra, Dira Sugandi, Mel Torme, Brian Wilson, and Stevie Wonder. Please visit- *Recorded December 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Ethan Morrow: Academic Metal | 12 Dec 2025 | 01:25:19 | |
18-year-old composer, guitarist and singer Ethan Morrow discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Heavy emphasis on extreme metal, classical music and music theory! Topics include; Xanthochroid, Meshuggah, Steve Terreberry, DragonForce, Blast beats, guitar shredding, Drowning Pool, Insomnium, Dimmu Borgir, Mastodon, Secundal tone clusters, Stephen Nachmanovitch, Fear Factory, Eric Whitacre, Henry Rollins, Bionicals, Note Flight, the downside of cheap microphone stands, Legends of Hollywood Tours, dumb pedagogy, Ethan's beef with notation software developers and why he thinks saying stupid stuff is a lot worse than wearing stupid stuff. Recorded December 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. *Stay tuned after the episode to hear "Forest of Sorrow" by Ethan's band, Silvanth! CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Mike Sutton: This Is Your Brain On Drums! | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:16:59 | |
Drum Workshop DWe Brand Manager Mike Sutton discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Heavy emphasis on electronic drumming. Topics include; *DWe, Drum Workshop, electronic/acoustic hyrbrid drum sets, Roland, music technology...and everything you ever wanted to know about the infamous Monocle-Wearing Taco-Tasting Group! *DWe™ introduces the first-ever acoustic and electronic convertible drum set with wireless technology. Blending authentic DW shells with innovative electronics, DWe is DW, Electrified. DWe can be played as a Pure Maple™ acoustic drum set, or as a wireless electronic kit. Please visit- linkedin.com/in/mike-sutton-9970162b Recorded on the phone between at Maestro Machinations Studio in Palmdale, CA and Huntington Beach, CA. Featuring Mike playing the DWe hybrid kit after the episode. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Justin Wilcott | 02 Nov 2025 | 01:28:32 | |
Animator, Guitarist, Songwriter and Mixologist Justin Wilcott discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; Justin3dart, Dear David, SuperJazzyJustin, Yacht Rock, John Mayer, Hall & Oates, 3D printing, cats, baby sea turtles, pirate ships, Intelligentsia cold brew, A.I., Roblox, and promoting concerts on The Block for Laufey, The Weekend and KPop Demon Hunters. Oof! Please visit- *Recorded at Maestro Machinations Studio in Palmdale, CA. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| BLIPS: Jefferson DeLeone on COMEDY | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:12:16 | |
Musician, comedian, and material scientist Jefferson DeLeone took 10 minutes to discuss with Malcolm what it's like to perform comedy in the modern world. Topics include; The Dune Room, Sam Kinison, Steve Martin, Ron Mesh, Paul Rodriguez, Jerry Seinfeld, Indio, Rochester, Los Angeles...and why comedy is like surfing! Please visit- Recorded March 2026 on the phone. *BLIPS are mini-episodes and part of the CREATIVITY IS THE CURE PODCAST. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Dave Cohen | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:55:11 | |
Drummer, Store Owner and Educator Dave Cohen discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Cohen studied privately at The Eastman School of Music with Bill Cahn and John McNeil as well as with legendary jazz drummer Vinnie Ruggiero in Rochester, NY. College: University of North Texas with Ed Soph. Topics include; Prime Time Funk, CMD, Back Seat Sally, Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd, Barry Kiener, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Bill Bruford, Jerry Marotta, Sally Cohen, Taos Drums, The Drum Corner, The Rochester International Jazz Festival...and what it's like drumming in The Official House Band for the Rochester Music Hall of Fame! Recorded October 2025 on the phone between Rochester, NY and Palmdale, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Axel Archila | 05 Oct 2025 | 00:36:15 | |
11-year-old Soccer player, drummer, rapper and singer Axel Archila discusses how creativity affects his personal life. Topics include; Soccer, Paris Saint German Academy Los Angeles, Gorillaz, Rage Against the Machine, Avenged Sevenfold, using toilet paper for a soccerball...and how his dogs, Kato and Norman, have a HUGE bite force! *Recorded October 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Everett Mohr - Mohr & Moore! | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:56:31 | |
Audio engineer, public speaker and world traveler Everett Mohr discusses how creativity affects his personal life and what it's like to be a teenage Waymo Beta Tester! *Recorded September 2025 at Maestro Machinations Studio in Palmdale, CA. Topics include; Creative technology, Musack.org, Snap Circuits, origami, Mohrigami, ADHD, Anxiety, Patrick Mohr, Carolyn Mohr, Grammy Camp, poetry, theater, drama club, Ableton, cross country running, Model UN, YMCA, Costa Rica, Japan, bullet trains, guitar, Paul Huston, Quadeca, Chat GPT, artificial intelligence and why Everett says that, "creativity in of itself is healing." CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| John JR Robinson | 21 Sep 2025 | 02:01:35 | |
Drummer, composer, producer and Grammy winner John JR Robinson, the most recorded drummer in history, discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. JR shares rare insight on his recent autobiography, KING OF THE GROOVE. Topics include; Andre Agassi, Jude Cole, Cindy Crawford, Daft Punk, Miles Davis, John Fogerty, David Foster, Steve Gadd, Mick Guzauski, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan, Dean Parks, Buddy Rich (no beards!), Lionel Richie, David Lee Roth, Rufus, Bob Seeger, Rob Shanahan, Frank Sinatra, Sting, Barbra Streisand, Steve Winwood, Dony Wynn, the Carolina Reaper, Drum Workshop, E-mu SP-12, Istanbul Cymbals, LP, Nespresso, Otari MX-80 2" 24-Track Tape Machine, REMO, Roland, Slingerland Drums, We Are The World...and why Quincy said, "JR! You're dancing too much!" Recorded September 2025 in Thousand Oaks, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Deirdre Krupa | 14 Sep 2025 | 00:52:15 | |
Motion Capture Artist Deirdre Krupa discusses how creativity affects her work and personal life. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Satie Gossett | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:57:35 | |
Writer/Director/Producer Satie Gossett discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Gossett is storyteller, thinker and an image builder. In this episode, he expounds upon Pan and Zoom, his show where he interviews entertainment industry professionals about their career journeys. He is also currently filming a documentary about his late father, legendary actor Lou Gossett Jr. Topics include; Lou Gossett Jr., Sarge the dog, George Lucas, Steve Petersen, Wolfgang Petersen, Aaron Speiser, Shannon Sturges, Denzel Washington, Buddha Noir Entertainment, Dr. Maya Angelou Community High, Pan and Zoom, Syracuse University, An Officer and a Gentleman, The Big Lie: American Addict 2, The Color Purple, Enemy Mine, If, Star Wars, Watchmen...and what it's like having drinks with Kenny Baker aka R2D2! Recorded August 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. Please visit- Buddha Noir CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Joe Testa | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:46:39 | |
Music industry icon Joe Testa discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. As Vice President of Artist Relations at Zildjian/Vic Firth, Testa shares an impressive and humorous overview of his impressive career and longevity in the music business. Topics include; Zildjian cymbals, Vic Firth drumsticks, Balter Mallets, Yamaha drums, DCI Music Video, drum machines, 4 track recorders, fax machines, metronomes, book publishing, SUNY Potsdam Crane School of Music, Dennis Chambers, Vinnie Colaiuta, John Dechristopher, Charley Drayton, Sandy Feldstein, Steve Gadd, Marcus Gilmore, Nikki Glaspie, Matt Guarnere, Takashi “Hagi” Hagiwara, Steve Jordan, Manu Katche, Tif Lamson, Jerry Marotta, Rick Marotta, Russ Miller, Phil Rudd, Jay Wanamaker, The 3rd Annual Zildjian Jam at Tipitina's, growing up in Rochester, New York and a hilarious origin story that involves The Doctor, The Viper and The Fonz! Recorded August 2025 on the phone. Please visit- Zildjian.com CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Steve Petersen | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:56:31 | |
Steve Petersen is a Cuban-American, award-winning Creative Director known for producing work that combines live-action and visual effects. Petersen discusses with Malcolm how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; Miami Vice, Syracuse University, Jenna Ortega, Star Trek, Ricardo Montalban, Walter Koenig, Judge Judy, The X-Files, 3rd Rock From the Sun, Future Cat, Viva (2022), HEAR NO EVIL (2025) by Vai Petersen,anamorphic illusion...and what it's like working with Martin the Geico lizard! *Recorded August 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Pomona Cicco | 17 Aug 2025 | 00:55:27 | |
Actor, public speaker and soccer player Pomona Cicco discusses how creativity affects her personal life and what it's like to be a teenage equestrian! *Recorded August 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. Topics include; Books, horses, dark chocolate, theater, pottery, Tiverton, CBGB, David Byrne, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Kate Pierson, Andy Warhol, Lydia Lunch, The Runaways, Deborah Harry, Sid Vicious, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Les Misérables, Tai Quan Dao, Dance This Mess Around, Silverlake Children's Theatre Group and everything you ever wanted to know about a choreographed mosh pit...whilst being full glam in a bald cap! Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| John McNeill - Part 1 | 15 Aug 2025 | 01:34:43 | |
Percussionist, drummer and educator John McNeill discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. This one was very special to me because John was my drum teacher for nearly a decade in the 70's and 80's. He has greatly influenced my life and inspired me in myriad ways ever since then. Topics include; The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, The Eastman School of Music, John Beck, Ruth Cahn, Bill Cahn, Tony Levin, Pete Levin, Steve Gadd, Chuck Mangione, Gap Mangione, Ned Corman, Gerry Niewood, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Henri Nouwen, Alec Wilder, King Crimson, Spinal Tap, Red Creek, The House of Guitars, Poco the dog, how to avoid making an oboe sound like a duck...and why Aaron Copeland kept yelling,"Kill them drums!" CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Andre Howard: Hitting the Head | 28 Mar 2026 | 00:58:40 | |
Andre Howard discusses how creativity affects his work, personal life and spirituality. His new photography book, Hitting the Head, is a compelling photography and art book that dives deep into the heart of New York City's iconic dive bar scene. Howard began his career in the A&R department of Def Jam segueing into artist management working for Family Tree Entertainment & Violator alongside artists like Fantasia, Missy Elliott, Pharoahe Monch, Busta Rhymes and many more. Currently as VP, Digital + Commerce at ADA/WMG, he provides partners with expertise and guidance to build their digital marketing narrative(s) and ultimately drive a larger volume of fan acquisition, discovery, engagement and streaming. Howard works hand-in-hand with the Warner Music commercial teams and alongside DSP’s to present our Hip-Hop & R&B repertoire and position ADA as best-in-class in a genre that’s dominating pop culture. Topics include; New York City, photography, dive bars, The Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, synesthesia, Goff Books, Jean-Michel Basquiat , David Byrne, DDK, Missy Elliot, Busta Rhymes, Hype Williams, Wu-Tang Clan, After Hours (1985) and Barfly (1987). Recorded March 2026 in my car on the phone between Hollywood and New York City. *Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| J.C. Gabel: The Cuts Are Nuts! - Part 6 of 6 | 09 Aug 2025 | 00:35:43 | |
J.C. Gabel continues to discusses with Malcolm how creativity affects his work and personal life. Part 6, the final episode, focuses heavily on social media and how it affects book publishers. Topics include; The Loved One, Gary Baseman, Brian Roettinger, David Lynch, Marc Maron, Noah Wyle, Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Barnes & Noble, the 21st century surveillance capitalism advertising agency...and how planned obsolescence is a huge problem in the tech industry! *Recorded July 2025 in Silver Lake - Los Angeles, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Andy Toomey | 07 Aug 2025 | 01:46:39 | |
Singer, musician, author and prolific composer Andy Toomey discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; Zachary Alford, LuAnn Dunkinson, Rick Grice, Pete Levin, Tony Levin, Jerry Marotta, Pat Mastelotto, Scott Petito, Iggy Pop, Markus Reuter, Goatika Creative Lab, Stick Men, Dreamland Recording Studios, Endangered Wise Men studios, NRS Recording Studio, Tuvan throat singing, how to avoid being nibbled to death by ducks...and why Duke Ellington asked Frank Zappa for $20! *Recorded on the phone July 2025 between Jacksonville, FL and Palmdale, CA. **Andy's song "Hater" (w/Tony Levin, Markus Reuter and Pat Mastelotto) is included after the interview. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| J.C. Gabel: The Cuts Are Nuts! - Part 5 of 6 | 03 Aug 2025 | 00:33:35 | |
J.C. Gabel continues to discusses with Malcolm how creativity affects his work and personal life. Part 5 of their discussion focuses heavily on the current global financial system and how it affects book publishers. Topics include; The Velvet Underground, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, John Cale, Brian Eno, The Cure, Pulp, Jarvis Cocker, Blur, Damon Albarn, Minutemen, A to Z Media, The Numero Group and the book Slash: A Punk Magazine From Los Angeles, 1977–80. *Recorded July 2025 in Silver Lake - Los Angeles, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Paul Salmons | 02 Aug 2025 | 00:48:31 | |
Ever wonder how to turn a human into Chester Cheetah and beam him into Las Vegas as a hologram? Paul Salmons, experienced film and TV producer with a strong background in cinematography and post-production, discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; Holograms, Pepper's ghost, Whitney Houston, FilmOn TV, The Volume, AI, Salvador Dali, Tim Burton, David Fincher, Se7en, Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, The Matrix, Mad Max: Fury Road, Man On Fire, Brazil, Terry Gilliam, the Vertigo effect, R.D. Laing, Unreal Engine, Noah Wyle, Justin Wade, The Pitt, Last Days in the Desert, Ewan McGregor, The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Flow, District 9, Neill Blomkamp, Gorillaz, Leroy Davis, a large cat named Papi Chulo with extra toes who wore a bowtie...and all about how Paul wrote his first short story at age 5 about King Goober! Please visit- Recorded July 2025 at Maestro Machinations Studio in Palmdale, CA. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Rev. Samuel: How Do I Make a Plasma Ball? | 28 Jul 2025 | 01:05:04 | |
Digital Storyteller and musician Rev. Samuel discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; Torch and Hammer, Schwag, Where Is the Chesterfield King?,The Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Monkey's Paw, The Sphere of Density, The Interloper, Save the Cat!, Salem's Lot, Destroy All Monsters, Star Trek, Smog Monster aka Hedorah, Rocky and Bullwinkle, The Lord of the Rings (1978), Mohair at the Insect Salon, Malcolm The Vampire!, Paul Revere & the Raiders, The Chesterfield Kings, Mad Cow Tippers, The Living, Koo Koo Boy, Andro, Andy Babiuk, Tchad Blake, Mike Boise, David Bowie, Aleister Crowley, Billie Eilish, Baron Von Eisenstropher, Terry Gilliam, Steve Harris, Alex Kelley, Mark Lindsay, Calvin May, Emerson Mitchell, Grant Morrison, Butch Vig, Burning Man, Rochester, New York, Geva Theatre, The George Eastman Museum, Jazzberry's, The Bug Jar, Native Instruments, The Canon XL1, AI, bass guitar, cartoon animation, web design, cowpunk, wooden ducks, sigils, chaos magic and everything ravens need to know about eating magic beans to grow bigger! *The song "Torch and Hammer" by Emerson Mitchell is featured after the interview. Recorded on the phone July 2025 between Rochester, NY and Palmdale, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| J.C. Gabel: The Cuts Are Nuts! - Part 4 of 6 | 27 Jul 2025 | 00:32:32 | |
J.C. Gabel continues to discusses with Malcolm how creativity affects his work and personal life. Part 4 of their discussion focuses heavily on the current global financial system and how it affects book publishers. Topics include; Los Lobos, Warren Ellis, Rutger Bregman, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Los Angeles culture and history, Dub Lab, Big Table podcast, The Decline of Western Civilization Parts 1 and 2, Slash: A Punk Magazine from Los Angeles, 1977–80 and everything you ever wanted to know about living in an Orwellian dystopia! *Recorded July 2025 in Silver Lake - Los Angeles, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Chris Parker: What About Brushes? | 24 Jul 2025 | 01:27:28 | |
Drummer, composer and painter Chris Parker discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; Saturday Night Live, Bob Dylan, G. E. Smith, T-Bone Wolk, Will Lee, Steve Gadd, Frida Kahlo, Thelonious Monk, Stuff, Brecker Brothers, Don Grolnick, Steve Khan, David Sanborn, Quincy Jones, The Parker Brothers Extravaganza, Sneaky Cookin', Mikell's, Woodstock, New York, Salt-N-Pepa, Emu Sp1200, music education, double drumming, sketching, painting, watercolors, art lampoons, civet coffee and what it was like growing up playing Bijou (Rhumba a la Jazz) with exotic dancers at age 11! The song "You're a Giver" by The Chris Parker Quartet is featured after the interview. Recorded on the phone July 2025 between Athens, NY and Palmdale, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| J.C. Gabel: The Cuts Are Nuts! - Part 3 of 6 | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:35:44 | |
J.C. Gabel continues to discuss how creativity affects his work and personal life. Part 3 of our discussion focuses heavily on books, film and music. Hat & Beard Press is an independent, Los Angeles-based publisher and print production house. Topics include; Fred Armisen, Trenchmouth, The Flaming Lips, Brian Wilson, Pulp, Suede, Nikola Tesla, La Bamba, Lou Diamond Phillips, Los Lobos, The Byrds, Love, William Shatner, Amoeba Music: What's in My Bag?, Criterion Closet Picks, Marc Maron, Stop Smiling: The magazine for high-minded lowlifes, Elijah Wood, The Elephant 6 Recording Company and the theory that there are currently more independent bookstore in London and Paris than in the United States! *Recorded July 2025 in Silver Lake - Los Angeles, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Grace Wang Caltabiano | 19 Jul 2025 | 01:06:08 | |
Pilates instructor, dancer and studio owner Grace Wang Caltabiano discusses how creativity affects her work and personal life. Topics include; Pilates, scholarship, ballet, balance, red light therapy, Studio Reformers, full body strength and longevity, Joseph Pilates, Madonna, Wayne Brady, Tom Caltabiano, Ray Romano, Ed Begley Jr., Living with Grace and how Grace Anatomy is very likely the only pilates studio in the USA that features sour dough bread with freshly cracked pepper and a crock of olive oil! *Recorded July 2025 in Burbank, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| J.C. Gabel: The Cuts Are Nuts! - Part 2 of 6 | 15 Jul 2025 | 00:33:04 | |
J.C. Gabel continues to discusses with Malcolm the current state of independent book publishing in the USA and how creativity affects his work and personal life. Part 2 of our discussion focuses heavily on music. Hat & Beard Press is an independent, Los Angeles-based publisher and print production house. Topics include; Pulp, Jarvis Cocker, The Cure, Robert Smith, Anton Corbijn, Orian Williams, Genesis P-Orridge, Psychic TV, Throbbing Gristle, Bauhaus, David J, Wilco, Lou Reed, The Velvet Underground, Neil Young, Captain Jazz and Super Furry Animals! *Recorded July 2025 in Silver Lake - Los Angeles, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Sally Edwards: Heart Zones | 13 Mar 2026 | 01:02:56 | |
Heart Zones is a fitness technology, education, and training company headquartered in Sacramento. It was founded in 1993 by CEO Sally Edwards (author of 25 books!), a Hall of Fame triathlete and serial entrepreneur who previously co-founded the Fleet Feet athletic shoe chain in 1976. Edwards recently took the time to call Malcolm and discuss how creativity affects her health, work and personal life. Topics include; The American College of Sports Medicine, cross-training, heart rate monitors, FitTech, Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, marathons, metabolic well-being, serial entrepreneurship, social and emotional learning (SEL), triathlons and zone methodology. Edwards encourages everyone to try doing something new for the first time...and also to have a great life. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Jamia Weir | 14 Jul 2025 | 01:02:56 | |
Multi-disciplinary artist-teacher who often playfully explores the chaos of waste and recyclable materials, both in her own work and with her elementary school artist-students. Jamia Weir discusses how creativity affects her work and personal life. Topics include; Sister Corita Kent, Brian Wilson, The Artist's Way, Skirball Cultural Center, plarn, flow, mimes, clowns, puppetry, plastic bag portraits, junk sculpture, environmental mindfulness, upcycling, artprov, improv quilting, art education and her illustrious love affair with carboard! *Recorded July 2025 on the phone between New Haven, CT and Palmdale, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| J.C. Gabel: The Cuts Are Nuts! - Part 1 of 6 | 11 Jul 2025 | 00:32:26 | |
J.C. Gabel discusses the current state of independent book publishing in the USA and how creativity affects his work and personal life. Hat & Beard is an independent, Los Angeles-based publisher and print production house. With our book imprint, Hat & Beard Press, we create original, illustrated nonfiction books of pop-cultural and historical significance that draw on existing cult audiences. Topics include; STOP SMILING: The Magazine for High-Minded Lowlifes, Amazon, Whole Foods, Barnes & Nobles, Waterstones, Borders, Kinkos, Tower Records, Eric Dolphy, Thelonious Monk, 4th class book rate and Pitchfork magazine. *Recorded July 2025 in Silver Lake - Los Angeles, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Markus Reuter | 10 Jul 2025 | 01:29:36 | |
German multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator Markus Reuter discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; Stick Men, Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, Andy Toomey, Guitar Craft, Psychology, Luther U 8-string Touch Guitar, Chapman Stick, Reeves Gabrels, Berlin, Germany, meeting Robert Fripp in the corridor of castle in Switzerland and how the Warr Guitar unifies the hemispheres of the brain! *Recorded on the phone July 2025 between Berlin, Germany and Palmdale, CA. Please visit- www.markusreuter.com CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Gail Jackson | 06 Jul 2025 | 00:57:36 | |
Creative Rhythms owner and Founder Gail Jackson discusses how creativity affects her work and personal life. Gail is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher through Engaged Mindfulness Institute, Certified in Sound Healing and Therapy, a Village Music Circles Global Trainer, a REMO-Endorsed Drum Circle Facilitator, trained HealthRhythms Facilitator, Rhythm2Recovery Facilitator and Music is Medicine Facilitator. She is a professional member of the International Mindfulness Teachers Association and the Drum Circles Facilitators Guild. Recorded July 2025 on the phone between Anchorage, Alaska and Palmdale, CA. Please visit- CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| David Wish | 26 Jun 2025 | 01:38:08 | |
Music Will Founder & Chief Vision Officer David Wish discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Fueled by his belief that all people are innately musical, Dave Wish founded Music Will, a nonprofit organization that funds and runs one of the largest instrumental and vocal music programs in US public schools today. Music Will is also a leading provider of free instruments and curriculum. Dave has initiated and managed the launch of campaigns to restore, expand and innovate music education for more than 1,000,000 children in 44 states. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Maker Compass Studio: Tom Schreiber, Rory Earnshaw and Rob Keil | 15 Jun 2025 | 01:22:08 | |
Roundtable discussion with Tom Schreiber, Rory Earnshaw and Rob Keil of Maker Compass Studio about how creativity affects their work and personal lives. Maker Compass Studio is a project by three longtime friends and collaborators with decades of experience across brand strategy, storytelling, photography, filmmaking, and design. Built on friendship, mutual respect, and a shared love of meaningful work, we create videos that tell our clients’ stories and help them connect with their audiences. Recorded June 2025 on Zoom between Los Altos, CA and Palmdale, CA. Please visit- MakerCompassStudio.com CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Dony Wynn | 08 Jun 2025 | 01:44:32 | |
Drummer, photographer, artist and writer Dony Wynn discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Born in Memphis, TN and raised in South Louisiana, Wynn began playing drums at age three and turned pro at age 13 (with a fake mustache). He spent decades playing with people such as Dr. John, Patti LaBelle, Robert Plant and most notably Robert Palmer...for 25 years! Topics include; Gary Newman, Pat Mastelotto, Charles Bukowski, Captain Beefheart, The Wasp, The Spider, and how The Invisible Hands once told him to, "Quit your job, sell everything you have, pay off your debts and move to the middle of nowhere to live a life of poverty…and then write a novel." Recorded June 2025 on Zoom between Palmdale, CA and Algood, TN. Please visit- DonyWynn.com *Photo Durbin Pictures CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Nicolette Santino | 25 May 2025 | 00:50:08 | |
Nicolette Santino, puppeteer currently on a 3 year world tour with Coldplay, discusses how creativity affects her work and personal life. Topics include; Coldplay, The Jim Henson Company, The Barbarian and the Troll, Wooby & Fotty , GLOP (Glorious Ladies of Puppetry), Puppet Up! – Uncensored, Nickelodeon, Drew Massey, Colleen Smith, Alice Dinnean, Geneviève Flati, Christian Anderson, Chris Martin and how sculpting a strawberry with deer horns is good for your soul! Recorded May 2025 on the phone between Palmdale, CA and Los Angeles, CA. *Please visit- Nicolette Santino CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Tom Schreiber | 11 May 2025 | 01:12:32 | |
Art director, painter, graphic designer and storyteller Tom Schreiber discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Recorded April 2025 on the phone between Los Altos, CA and Palmdale, CA. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Geneviève Flati | 29 Apr 2025 | 01:36:00 | |
Puppeteer, voice actor and humor therapy facilitator Geneviève Flati discusses how creativity affects her work and personal life. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Robert Frazza: Not Normal Music | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:53:20 | |
Tour Manager and Sound Engineer Robert Frazza discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Peter Hendee Brown | 26 Apr 2025 | 00:57:36 | |
Architect, planner and development consultant Peter Hendee Brown discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Maurice LaMarche | 20 Apr 2025 | 01:29:36 | |
Voice actor Maurice LaMarche discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| Justin Wade | 18 Apr 2025 | 01:06:24 | |
Actor, comedian and writer Justin Wings Wade discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Topics include; CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||
| John DeChristopher | 14 Apr 2025 | 01:23:12 | |
Music industry icon John DeChristopher, aka Viper, discusses how creativity continually affects his work and personal life. CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org. | |||