Host Andrew Doan began this podcast with both high hopes for his creative ambitions and deep questions about his abilities. In the final installment of the season, an assortment of events--from the world at large to his own backyard--coincide to bring both his hopes and questions into sharper focus, while a major life milestone serves as the backdrop for a story of reflection, gratitude, and unexpected joy. It's a deeply personal and heartwarming conclusion to Season 1.
Aug 26, 2020
54 min
March begins with a flurry of opportunities for Andrew at school and home. Just as he’s gearing up for a frenzied few months full of creative fulfillment, someone flips the switch and everything—EVERYTHING—comes grinding to a halt. Andrew walks with several friends through valleys of disappointment even as he grapples with his own sense of loss and his newly formed disdain for the word “CANCELED.” Episode 3 brings the untidy intersection of creativity and everyday life to the forefront in a powerf
Aug 19, 2020
48 min
Having determined to pursue his dream of creating a podcast, Andrew and his family face the challenges of starting over in an unfamiliar place. As his children navigate the nuances of fitting into a new school community, Andrew wrestles with fears and doubts about his creative endeavors. Will his readers be willing to question their assumptions? Will his high schoolers decide that creativity is cool? Can he convince himself that he’s up to the task? Episode 2 focuses on fear and tries to tackle it head on
Aug 12, 2020
43 min
The story of Season 1 picks up in early 2020. Host Andrew Doan has a mind heavy with big ideas but light on action and completion. For him, the new year brings with it a bevy of questions—Will he ever finish his novel? Is he destined for creative greatness? Is he crazy? His personal journey begins with a thoughtful look at what holds us back from fulfilling our creative ambitions. It’s the opening chapter in a podcast that almost never happened.
Aug 5, 2020
40 min