episode guide - Season 1
“COVID & US” - PILOT
Join hosts T Ferguson and Patrick Jager for our first virtual conversation - with special guests, Shab Azma (Flutie Entertainment), Chris Vivion (Spacestation) and Josh Sugarman (Vampire.Pizza) where we deep dive into what's happening inside the world of talent management, content production and immersive entertainment; and how Covid-19 is shaping our collective outlook and new opportunities.
Episode 2 - “Dollars & Sense”
With so many challenges facing our creative and business communities today, we are discussing ways to maintain a healthy balance between what's profitable and what's practical during moments of upheaval and uncertainty. How do creatives do more with less, and when do they walk away because the margins have squeezed too tightly? Conversation with special guests Michael Wayne (KIN Community), Tim Thompson (RevThink) and Brendan Gaul (Mediabrands, formerly UMWW).
Episode 3 -
“CREATIVITY AMID CHAOS”
Telling stories now can be more powerful than ever - yet many of our creative friends are challenged today to keep their artistic and creative focus in check and strike a balance between what's expected and what moves the needle. Join us and special guests Hannelore Gomes (documentarian/editor), John Loomis (photographer) and Joey Chavez (HBO Max) as we talk about the creative challenges and the magic of creating scripted television, "live" entertainment and branded storytelling in 2020.
Episode 4 -
“THINK DIFFERENTLY”
This is a challenging time for all of us - In this episode we are discussing how the creative community can think differently through science, art, education and technology and why commercialization is a critical part to the success of art and creativity in the future, with special guests Christina Ochoa (activist and actor), Dean Laurence Kaptain (University of Colorado Denver’s College of Arts & Media) and entrepreneur Rich Sloan (Dance Fight app).
Episode 5 - “The Art of the Pivot”
In this episode, special guests a/i expert Donny Neufuss, event and communications expert Wendy Erikson, and content expert Noah Pollack discuss how we as a creative business society are all currently in a type of pivot - and how they have each shifted gears throughout their own careers. Our expert guests also share advice to those just starting careers in today’s volatile landscape.
Episode 6 - “Areas of growth”
Our guests are creative executives who seem to have stayed solvent and even thrived during the pandemic. Why? What makes their areas unique and what other areas (if any) of the industry can withstand a recession and uncertain future? What parts of our creative communities still have opportunity for growth? Answering these questions and more are Kelly Hill (Business Development & Licensing Executive), Jordan Hyman (Magnet Media) and David Collins (Scout Productions).