The Resistance
Matt Conner
There's a force at work that keeps you from being you. We feel it, too. It's the reason we avoid making the call, the reason we put off the diet. It's why we've done nothing about that entrepreneurial idea, that creative endeavor, that new relationship. In his book The War of Art, Stephen Pressfield defines this universal force as Resistance. Welcome to The Resistance, a new podcast featuring honest interviews with creative persons about this force and the forms it takes.
Episodes
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Apr 24, 2024 • 31min
Ben Nichols (Lucero) on creation and boot camp experiences
Lucero front man Ben Nichols talks about the acclaimed band's desire for boot camp experiences in the studio, the lessons learned over a quarter century of piling in a van for another tour run, and how/why he's so keen to face the resistance in the first place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 27, 2024 • 29min
Director Ron Underwood on the importance of fear and what it signals
On this episode of the Resistance, acclaimed TV/film director Ron Underwood joined us for a meaningful conversation about the importance of fear and what it signals, the work of stewarding creativity in a team setting, and the throughline of a long career in Hollywood. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 4, 2024 • 34min
Tim Baker (Hey, Rosetta!) on the need for creative friction
From his days fronting the indie rock band Hey, Rosetta! to his current run as a solo artist, Tim Baker's music has always had a way of connecting at a deeper level. On this episode, the Canadian songwriter opens up about creative friction and why it means everything to the process of making anything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2023 • 35min
Author/poet Michael Kleber-Diggs on feeling the necessity of one's voice
Despite an impressive and growing list of fellowships, awards, and prizes, author/poet Michael Kleber-Diggs opens up about the difficulties of sensitive subjects and the very real struggles he still faces to believe whether or not his voice is needed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 11, 2023 • 27min
The Clientele's Alasdair Maclean talks about the falsehood of creative foolishness
On this episode of The Resistance, Alasdair MacLean chronicles his songwriting journey and the creative lessons learned, how The Clientele's most popular song only took 10 minutes to write, and the connective tissue of their brand new album, I Am Not There Anymore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2023 • 32min
Johnnyswim (Abner Ramirez & Amanda Sudano) on the healing power of music
Johnnyswim's infectious pop music has carried them from The Today Show to The Tonight Show, but the primary goal of their work has always been about creating meaningful connections. On this episode, Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano tell us about the way art generates community and how music continues to heal them to this day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2023 • 29min
Jill Andrews learns to ask for what she really wants
Our discussion with singer-songwriter Jill Andrews takes a number of turns, from her ability to differentiate herself from her music to the subjects that are too personal to write about. And just as her music finds a way to effortlessly connect with the listener, we’ve no doubt her insights here into creativity and resistance will do the same.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2023 • 36min
Hanson emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment
With 3 Grammy wins, 16 million albums sold, and 30 years of experience, the members of Hanson have learned a thing or two about creativity and resistance. In this episode, they emphasize the importance of being present and the difficulties of differentiating oneself from one's work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 6, 2023 • 33min
Filmmaker Colin West on learning to mine the mundane
Life doesn't get in the way, so to speak, for Colin West. As an award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter, West has instead learned to embrace the mundane and routine for the substance it provides the stories he tells, including his latest film, Linoleum, a New York Times Critics Pick starring Jim Gaffigan, Tony Shalhoub, and Rhea Seehorn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2023 • 35min
Travis front man Fran Healy on the willingness to dig for songs
After nine full-length albums, numerous global tours, multiple Brit Awards, and four Platinum releases, you'd think Fran Healy and his bandmates in Travis would be a bit more confident in their ability to write a great song. But Healy says it was never about talent. It's just about a willingness to dig and nothing more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
