Presented by Tuk Law Offices (http://tuklaw.com), Creative Confidential is a podcast where the arts and commerce intersect. Hosted by Bryan Tuk, a jazz musician, attorney and entrepreneur, this weekly podcast invites listeners into conversations with filmmakers, artists, musicians and non-profit CEOs about their professional and artistic journeys, their influences and the challenges they have faced along the way. This podcast has lessons and stories for aspiring artists, anyone involved in c ...
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Episode 81: Building a Culture of Creativity in Organizations with William Childs
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In this episode of the Creative Confidential podcast, host Bryan Tuk interviews William Childs, a marketer, creative consultant, writer, and teacher. They discuss Childs' book, Child's Play, and the importance of creativity in various aspects of life. They also explore the challenges of living a creative life, the need for a culture of creativity i…
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Episode 80: Dick Boak, an Interdisciplinary Creative Life
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This episode of the podcast was recorded before a live audience at Musikfest 2024 in Bethlehem, PA. This episode is sponsored by Lehigh University. Dick Boak is an illustrator, luthier, musician and storyteller who exemplifies the concept of leading an interdisciplinary creative life. For more about this interview, please subscribe to the newslette…
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Episode 79: A Preview of Creative Confidential LIVE at Musikfest
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This episode is a brief overview of what to expect at our first ever live event at Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA on August 8th. Our guests will include three dynamic and accomplished creatives from different fields: William Childs, Paul Miller a/k/a DJ Spooky and Dick Boak.To subscribe to the newsletter, please visit: http://bryantuk.substack.com/abou…
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Episode 78: The Audience Speaks - Is "Content" a Dirty Word?
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For those that work in the creative industries, is "content" a dirty word? I posed this question to my readers last week and got some thought provoking responses, some of which appear in this episode.Join the newsletter community: http://bryantuk.substack.comPlease support the contributors on this episode: Shawn Cav: https://shawncav.substack.com/J…
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Episode 77 Chris Cummings And The Way
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Chris Cummings is a drummer, educator, songwriter, producer and bandleader based in Easton, PA. While known for playing with jazz legends in the Chris Cummings Trio, he has been drummer for New York roots rock artist, Dave Goddess for the last eight years and the improv group, The Appropriation Committee, for the last four years. In addition to tea…
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In this episode, Bryan Tuk discusses how First Amendment and free speech battles are being played out right in your own towns before your eyes. To subscribe to the newsletters, please visit https://bryantuk.substack.com/subscribe?Von Bryan Tuk
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Episode 75: The Supreme Court, NCAA and NIL Revolution
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The legal landscape has shifted in favor of NCAA student athletes. The Supreme Court's recent decision in NCAA v. Alston has conclusively demolished the NCAA's anticompetitive restrictions on student athlete compensation. For more information, please visit http://tuklaw.comVon Bryan Tuk
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Episode 74: It's OK to Not Be OK with Winden Rowe, therapist and author
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There are a lot of people out there who are suffering the psychological effects of the COVID19 shutdown. In this episode, Bryan Tuk interviews Winden Rowe, therapist and author about what mental health trends she sees in society and some strategies to work through those issues. There will be more in-depth analysis in this week's newsletter, click h…
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Episode 73: Creatives, Never Lose Control
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Business systems and consumer patterns evolve over time. There can be no reasonable doubt about that. To deny that would be beyond foolish. But here is where the rubber hits the road: musicians have been more economically self destructive than other creatives.Check out our weekly newsletter here: http://bryantuk.substack.com…
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A new companion to the audio podcast comes to your email inbox every Thursday morning! Introducing Creative Confidential: The Newsletter. You can check it out here: http://bryantuk.substack.comVon Bryan Tuk
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Episode 71: Live Events In The Time Of Corona
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The Coronavirus Crisis has caused the unexpected and abrupt nationwide closure of many live performances and concert tours. Everyone involved in the production of these events has been hurt by the upheaval and the continuing uncertainty. In this episode, we explore the effect that the Coronavirus Crisis has had on live performers, specifically for …
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Episode 69: The Mandalorian, Season 1 Finale Breakdown
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Episode 68: The Mandalorian, Chapter 6 Breakdown
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Episode 67: The Mandalorian, Chapter 5 Breakdown
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Bryan and Dave are joined again by Philadelphia are comedian Dan Bradley for a look at Chapter 5 of The Mandalorian. Follow the show on FB, Instagram or Twitter. You can follow Dan Bradley right here: https://www.facebook.com/RealDanzyDanz/Von Bryan Tuk
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Episode 66: The Mandalorian, Chapter 4 Breakdown
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Bryan and Dave are joined by Philly area comedian Dan Bradley for a deep dive into Chapter 4: Sanctuary...You can follow the show on IG, Twitter and FBFollow Dan Bradley on IG at @realdanzydanzVon Bryan Tuk
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Episode 65: The Mandalorian, Chapter 3 Breakdown
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Bryan and David break down Chapter 3 The Mandalorian on Disney+, debating this stuff more than any two rational people should…What was The Sin? Is there too much borrowing from the Avengers?Is "complexify" a word? Listen and hear for yourself….Von Bryan Tuk
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For New Jersey small business owners, entrepreneurs and those participating in the gig economy, life is now tougher in New Jersey.New Jersey just made life very difficult for all employers in every industry, specifically small businesses. In New Jersey, business owners can now be criminally charged and fined up to $5,000.00 per day for misclassifyi…
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Episode 63 Taylor Swift And The Power Of The Audience
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We go firmly into legal territory on this episode. Taylor Swift is waging a very public campaign against the company that owns many of her master recordings. Her audience seemingly is following suit. Social media is providing people a way to broadcast threats. We live in divided times. A private equity firm ends up with control of Ms. Swift’s maste…
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Episode 62: The Mandalorian - Chapter 2 Breakdown
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This week, Bryan and David break down episode 2 of The Mandalorian, what happened, and where the story may go from here. Also, what is an odd time signature? You'll see. Join the podcast's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cre8rconfidential/You can follow the show on Twitter, IG and FB or on the web at:http://cre8rconfidential.comPres…
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Episode 61: The Mandalorian - Chapter 1 Breakdown
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In this episode, Bryan and David break down the first episode of The Mandalorian, which premiered on Disney+ this week. Prepare for Star Wars nerdery.To follow the show:Twitter: @CRE8RcnfdntlFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CRE8RconfidentialPodcast/Web: http://cre8rconfidential.comPresented by Tuk Law Offices http://tuklaw.com…
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Episode 60: Estelle Tracy, food writer and chocolate sommelier
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Estelle Tracy is a food writer and chocolate sommelier based in Kennett Square. After moving countries in 2002, the French native fell in love with the modern American food scene and she's been writing about it ever since. A seasoned blogger, she's also the author of three books, including a food survival guide for French expats in the US. She publ…
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Episode 59: Life In High Gravity WCHE 1520AM Interview
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In this interview on WCHE 1520AM, Bryan discusses the release of the upcoming LP by The Bryan Tuk Complex entitled Life in High Gravity, plus the evolution of the band and the project with interviewer Donna Saul and his collaborator, Nolan Wible. To preorder your copy: go to http://bryantukcomplex.comWCHE AM audio used with permission.…
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Episode 58: Jack Maxwell, Actor, TV Personality
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Jack Maxwell is a world traveler, actor, and television presenter from Boston, MA. Jack had a very successful show on the Travel Channel, The Booze Traveler, which ran for over 60 episodes through four seasons. Suddenly, Jack’s world was upended by a diagnosis with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, which he fought successfully. In the course of his cancer tr…
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Episode 57: Angela Shelton, screenwriter, actor, director
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Episode 57: Angela Shelton, screenwriter, actor, director by Bryan TukVon Bryan Tuk
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Episode 56: Singer/Songwriter Alexandra Kay March
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Alexandra Kay March is Philadelphia-based singer-song writer who cites her influences and sound somewhere where Woody Guthrie, Judy Garland and Roberta Flack meet and sing songs around the fire. Alexandra's terrific Debut EP, When the Garden Reveals Itself on Blacbird Records (Joe Nicolo) is now available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, etc. Alex…
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Episode 55: Startup Stories: Al Grasso, Allegheny City Brewing
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"It represents community, partnership, collaboration." In Pittsburgh's northside district, Al Grasso and his partners are not only building a craft brewery and tap house, they are building a community in a neighborhood not far from where they grew up. It is, in many ways, a classic Pittsburgh story. Kids grow up, they leave, they return and they st…
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Episode 54: Film Review - Solo: A Star Wars Story
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Solo: A Star Wars Story debuted on May 25th and Bryan and Dave break the film down in detail. There are spoilers in this review, so you have been warned! Our man in Dearborn, Michigan brings his unusual level of detail to his analysis and levity ensues.Before we go there, this is a quick reminder that if you want to get on my mailing list, for upda…
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Episode 52: In the Van with District 97
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District 97 is a modern progressive rock band from Chicago that brings a lot to the table. They are currently out on tour celebrating the band’s tenth anniversary and working out new material for their upcoming fourth studio album.D97 is running a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of their next album. To support that effort (and you shoul…
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Every so often it's time to spruce the joint up. Since the last episodes aired, I wrote and published a book: risk, create, change: a survival guide for startups & creators, which is now available in paperback and Kindle on Amazon.com. If you are interested in the content of the podcast, the book is pretty closely aligned and will aid you your prof…
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This is an excerpt of Episode 17 with Jazz great Jeff "Tain" Watts. For the entire interview, please go here:http://www.creativeconfidential.net/?p=331Von Bryan Tuk
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Episode 50: Jame DiBiasio, Author
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Jame DiBiasio is an author, a journalist, and an entrepreneur, who grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania but moved to Hong Kong in 1997 and has been in Asia since. Indy presses have published his two thrillers, GAIJIN COWGIRL and BLOODY PARADISE, as well as THE STORY OF ANGKOR, a history and guide to the famous temple monuments in Cambodia. He comb…
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Episode 49: Filmmaker Lee Rudnicki Returns
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A lot has happened since our last conversation (in Episode 21) with filmmaker Lee Rudnicki. Lee has taken a short film which he wrote and directed and put together team spanning Japan, the United States and Italy to produce Fleur, which is beginning to generate a lot of attention from film festivals around the United States.Lee returns to the podca…
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Episode 48: William Childs, Columnist and Marketing Professional
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Mediocrity is not Bill Childs’ friend. He refuses to be pals with “good enough.” Will never be besties with “just O.K.” And “phoning it in” is not part of his #squadlife. As a marketer and a creative, Bill believes in pushing projects as far as they can go – then pushing it a little more. He’s also someone who believes that good is the enemy of gre…
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Episode 47: Valerie Giglio, Singer, Author, Attorney
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Valerie Giglio is many things: a singer, published author, and practicing attorney. At age 42, Valerie suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed on her left side. She went through extensive rehabilitation and physical therapy to learn how to walk again, and ultimately sing professionally again. This is her story.Her recent book, Singing in My Own K…
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Imagine you are on a high wire hundreds of feet in the air without a net. You’ve never felt more free or more empowered. The air is different. The breeze feels different. Everything you have experienced everyday takes on a slightly different edge. Below you there is nothing but the air and the wire. To follow on the web: http://creativeconfidential…
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Ep 045 - Jeff Parks, Founder, ArtsQuest & Musikfest
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Jeffrey A. Parks is the Executive Director of the ArtsQuest Foundation, a support organization for the nonprofit arts and cultural organization ArtsQuest, based in Bethlehem, PA. Mr. Parks is also the founder and former President of ArtsQuest. Appointed to the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts by Governor Tom Corbett in 2014, Parks was appointed Cha…
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There is one truth I’ve learned in almost 20 years of representing small business owners. The greatest obstacle to progress in starting a creative project or business venture is the fear of failure, or the fear of non-acceptance by one’s peers.There’s fear, and then there’s fear. The former is healthy, the latter is the kind that keeps you up at ni…
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Episode 043: Gerard Longo, Founder, Lehigh Valley Underground
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Gerard Longo is fighting the good fight. Gerard founded the website Lehigh Valley Underground, which provides extensive coverage of the region's indie music scene. As the business matures, we follow Gerard through how he is building LVU in a multi platform media company, including a weekly podcast, the Quinn Spin. Please be sure to RATE and REVIEW …
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Today’s episode is about persuasion, and how we process the world these days. We are entering into a phase in American history that’s littered with some embarrassingly bad rhetoric, and a lot of screaming at one another, when we should all be talking to one another. How we talk to one another matters. In earlier episode we talked about the words we…
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Ep 041: Pat Petrillo, Bandleader, Drummer
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Pat Petrillo is one of the hardest working men in show business. Whether he is running his band, Pat Petrillo’s NYC Big Rhythm Band, developing products like the P4 Practice Pad, or delivering private lessons through through his website http://drumstudiolive.com, Pat is constantly in motion. Pat and I discuss his playing and teaching careers, how h…
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Ep 040: The Words We Use
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In this mini-episode, we explore how much the words we use matter. The words we use reveal who we really are and what we really think.Knowing that words matter, and how we use them says a lot about us, there are some trends that we as creators and entrepreneurs need to keep in mind. For the full scoop, check out the entire episode. Keep building th…
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Ep 039: Jesse Rosen, President and CEO, League of American Orchestras
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In this episode, we get a chance to talk about the evolution of culture with Jesse Rosen, the President and CEO of the League of American Orchestras. Mr. Rosen has been a leading voice for change, empowering the League’s more than 2,000 member organizations and individuals with knowledge and perspective to navigate their own paths through a rapidly…
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Ep 038: The Risk And When To Take It
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Sometimes the pathway to get to where you want to go isn’t easy. Actually, often it is not easy. The path can be a treacherous one with risks at every turn. Sometimes you have an idea. Sometimes the idea has you, and that is the beginning of a journey. Please be sure to rate and review us on iTunes here: http://apple.co/2fMpWexFor all episodes, vis…
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A few words about building your future, and time, and life. If you are sufficiently intense when you apply yourself to your work, you will never have an unfinished project.Be sure to rate and review the podcast in iTunes here: apple.co/2fMpWexFor more content, visit the podcast on the web at http://creativeconfidential.netStay determined. Build the…
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In this Bonus episode, another audience question is asked and answered, and we talk about the Star Wars Universe a bit, and how CGI characters are going to become more and more prevalent. Be sure to rate and review the podcast in iTunes here: http://apple.co/2fMpWexFor more content, visit the podcast on the web at http://creativeconfidential.netSpe…
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Ep 035 - Jason Harper, Writer, Producer, Race Car Driver
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Jason Harper has the job that every kid dreams of: traveling around the world driving fast and exotic cars. A writer, journalist, producer and a TV personality, Jason focuses on the intersection between automobiles and lifestyle. He has hosted a show for The Travel Channel, and written about cars for publications including Bloomberg News, Time Maga…
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Ep 034 - Mac Smith, Filmmaker and Producer
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Mac Smith was born into a family of tuba players in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents and older siblings exposed him to films that were a bit mature for his age, and a wide variety of musical styles. Mac experimented with video cameras, and picture editing throughout his childhood. He went off to Los Angeles at age 17 to take the Summer Production Works…
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In this bonus episode, Bryan answers audience questions about building arts & creative businesses.If you want YOUR questions answered, email them to Bryan at bryan@creativeconfidential.net OR record yourself asking the question on your smartphone (audio or video is fine), and email the file for inclusion in the next bonus episode. If you enjoy the …
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Ep 032 - David Cain, Author, Entrepreneur
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David Cain is a writer based in Winnipeg, Canada and the author of Raptitude.com (http://raptitude.com), which provides readers with a street-level look at the human experience. David transitioned from working in the surveying and engineering field to writing and blogging full time. David's work has been featured in The Huffington Post and Business…
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