Explore every episode of the podcast The Open Sketchbook | Making Art Publicly + Interviewing Accomplished Creatives
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| Play the Song | 04 Mar 2025 | 00:01:01 | |
It's the end, but you have some time. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| Where's Ramirez? | 05 Mar 2025 | 00:01:10 | |
Has anyone seen Ramirez? This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| The Promise | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:00:58 | |
If you're not a person of your word, what are you? This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| Out of Ammo | 15 Mar 2025 | 00:00:46 | |
A last resort. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| Diagnostic | 16 Mar 2025 | 00:00:33 | |
Not allowed to be DNR. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| Chassis | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:01:04 | |
How ya feeling today, LB? This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| An Interesting Report | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:02:50 | |
Just a standard report that happens to be slightly interesting. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| For Anyone Who Wants To Be A Little More Creative | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:01:19 | |
Welcome to The Open Sketchbook, a show for anyone who wants to be a little more creative. | |||
| Meow | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:00:34 | |
Swords to plowshares. Or, swords to kitty ladders. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| Supply Run | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:01:00 | |
A zero-weapon loadout is making it nervous. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| Reunion | 08 Mar 2025 | 00:00:56 | |
Central, be advised. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| Hay Bales | 09 Mar 2025 | 00:00:43 | |
CB still needs a new coat of paint. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| Robin Hood and Mecha John, Walking Through The Forest | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:00:49 | |
Ever heard a killing machine sing? This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| Quiet No. 1 | 11 Mar 2025 | 00:00:53 | |
Where do you go to meditate? This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| Quiet No. 2 | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:00:39 | |
Something's going down. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| Quiet No. 3 | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:00:45 | |
Joining many others. This audio short was created by Zach Armstrong of Rooster High as a part of Reese Hopper's Creative Consistency Challenge. | |||
| The Joy of Getting Better at Creating | Interview with Reese Hopper | 05 Sep 2025 | 00:33:37 | |
Reese Hopper has worked for the Chainsmokers and other names you've heard of as a producer - the person who's responisible for the project to be awesome and get across the finish line. He knows what it takes to be a creative, especially when your creative talent powers your job. In this interview, I talk with Reese about what it takes to call yourself a creative, commons blocks to making awesome stuff, and why I'm cancelling him. Want to hear more from me, Zach? I have a content marketing newsletter. STUFF WE TALKED ABOUT: Creative Consistency Challenge by Reese Hopper Books mentioned: Other Media mentioned: | |||
| The Magic of Storytelling Podcasts | Interview with Lauren Shippen, Creator of The Bright Sessions | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:37:57 | |
I'm joined by Lauren Shippen, creator of The Bright Sessions to talk about the mechanics of storytelling podcasts. We talk about the origins of The Bright Sessions, what it's like writing for audio, and her own thoughts about the various shows she's written. If you've followed Lauren since The Bright Sessions, are a fan of Bridgewater or Passenger List, or just want to learn more about storytelling podcast, this one's for you! Need more Zach? Sign up for his content marketing newsletter. STUFF WE MENTIONED Lauren's Links:
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| Adapting In Life And Art (Put Tom Cruise In The Submarine) | Interview with Meghan Fitzmartin | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:41:58 | |
Multi-medium writer Meghan Fitzmartin joins me to discuss her journey writing for household name IPs, adapting stories between mediums, and when you should put Tom Cruise in a submarine. Zach's content marketing newsletter: https://newsletter.roosterhigh.com The Creative Consistency Challenge: https://www.reesehopper.com/creative-consistency-challenge STUFF WE MENTIONED Meghan's links Meghan Fitzmartin on Instagram Meghan’s Work Supernatural (TV Series) Referenced Creators & Resources Lauren Shippen (Atypical Artists) | |||
| Fiction and Reality, the Two Worlds of the Novelist | Interview with Cass Morris | 19 Sep 2025 | 00:41:44 | |
Cass Morris is a lifelong creative, both inside and outside the pages of her novels which form The Aven Cycle. We talk about the realities of being an author in 2025, her writing process, and how she uses worldbuilding to serve the story and the experience of the reader. Zach's content marketing newsletter: https://newsletter.roosterhigh.com The Creative Consistency Challenge: https://www.reesehopper.com/creative-consistency-challenge Cass's website: Cass Morris Writes Buy The Aven Cycle: The Aven Cycle | |||