Wed, Apr 13, 2016
Hi everyone, Dylan here. I'm here for my first official episode of the Your Cre8tivity podcast. This new podcast explores the creative side of actors, artists, comedians, directors, podcasters, writers and others, what inspires them and makes them tick. Our first guest is writer-producer HUSTON HUDDLESTON who is the founder of the Hollywood Sci-Fi and Hollywood Horror museums. He gives tells us how it all began, where its at and where's it going. Thanks for listening. Huge shout-out to our producer and episode guest host Sasha Blume.
Tue, Jun 14, 2016
This week, we present TIM WINN who I worked with years ago at an unnamed call center. Over the years, he has developed these incredible costumes and props and costumes. In this episode, we discuss struggles, conventions, and much. Check this out and check his work out at the links below.
Mon, Jul 18, 2016
After a bit of a break, Your Cre8tivity returns with filmmaker DARYN TUFTS, joined by debut one of our new co-hosts Steve Hatch from Hatch Family Chocolates. Steve and Dylan chat with Daryn about his early days in Mormon Cinema, working with William Shatner, being Thermwise, the struggles of writing and making movies. We had fun recording, have a good time listening.
Tue, Aug 23, 2016
Since Steve won't bring chocolates to the show, we bring the show to the chocolates. Steve and Dylan welcome BILL ALLRED from x96's Radio From Hell. We explore Bill's journey from his start in theater, his start in radio, and what's been happening since. Enjoy the conversation and thanks for listening.
Sun, Sep 4, 2016
SALT LAKE COMIC CON 2016 has come and gone ...and Dylan was able to catch up with previous guests and find out what is going on. Check it out and as always, thank you for joining us. #SLCC16 CHRIS BODILY Chris is an incredible local artist and a great friend. I caught up with him after his panel that discussed frequently asked questions for artists and illustrators. PAUL DRAPER Next up, I caught up with the King of Comic Con (IMHO), Mentalist Paul Draper, who had the opportunity to interview Millie Bobby Brown (from Netflix's Stranger Things, Hell's Kitchen) and Machete himself, Danny Trejo. We also chat about his other panels and shows that he was involved in. Paul was also our first blog guest when Your Cre8tivity was in its infancy back in January. HUSTON HUDDLESTON Lastly, I caught up with our other first, Huston Huddleston, who joined us via telephone in our first official podcast. Huston shared updates of the Sci-Fi and Horror Museums, his thoughts on Star Trek Beyond and some incredible experiences he has been able to enjoy while touring with the bridge.
Mon, Sep 26, 2016
WATCHTOWER CAFE is a coffee shop. A super geeky coffee shop. The Your Cre8tivity gang (Dylan, Andrea and Steve) interview the owners, Mike and Cori. We discuss the genesis of Watchtower, the surprises and struggles, the incredible community support, and even where the name came from.
Mon, Nov 7, 2016
After taking October off (Dylan's fault), Your Cre8tivty launches November on the road at the home of photographer and activist CAT PALMER. We discuss how she got started in photography, some personal and public struggles that she experiences. We would like to thank Cat for welcoming us into her home, head, and heart. Great guest. Great team. Enjoy.
Fri, Dec 30, 2016
Hey everyone, Dylan here. I found out about CHRIS BLACKBURN through a mutual friend. When I heard that he was doing FREE. paper negative portraits I thought I would be incredibly interesting to go get the pictures done and interview him about them. This new Your Cre8tivity episode is short and sweet. Check it out.
Wed, Feb 8, 2017
Welcome to our first episode of 2017 and on the new Utah Podcast Network. The Your Cre8tivity crew sits down at Watchtower Cafe with the co-founders of WIZARDING DAYZ, a literacy and fandom event happening later this month (February 2017) at the South Towne Expo Center. Take a listen as we chat with Carrie Rogers-Whitehead (Digital Respons-ablility) and Valerie Cameron-Walker (B98.7) about their backgrounds and how they developed this new event. Enjoy. We also hear about Andrea's new job at Salt Lake Magazine and Steve's recent encounter with Kathy Griffin .
Thu, Mar 16, 2017
The Golden Spike Comedy Festival was amazing. Our friend and comedian ANDY GOLD came to town from LA to participate and kill. Your Creativity's own Dylan had the opportunity to sit down with him in the backroom of one of the festival venues. We talked comedy, LA and the return of his Big Wet Podcast.
Wed, May 24, 2017
For our new episode, Your Cre8tivity visited the swanky downtown studio of 3 IRONS. We chat with Joy Haynes and Steven Labrum who give us all the details and progress on all of their projects. We also do some brainstorm about how we can participate - "3 Irons was started as a "two person creativity support group" in early 2016. It started with two friends, Joy Haynes and Steven Labrum who were seeking to exercise their creative muscles by doing small tasks such as writing, visual arts, or consuming live art performance."
Wed, Jul 12, 2017
We're 18 and it's time to grow up. In this new Your Cre8tivity, we visit with Cameron Nance of BESPOKE CUSTOM CLOTHING in their new brick and mortar location in Salt Lake City. We discuss how he got into fashion, the process of getting fitted for a suit, how Bespoke started and the plans for expansion into New York City and beyond. Thanks as always for listening.
Tue, Aug 1, 2017
For our new Your Cre8tivity, we traveled to Ogden for the incredibly fun and unique experience of throwing axes. Brayden Floyd, the founder of SOCIAL AXE THROWING gives us its origin story, the journey through these first few months in business and what he wants it to become. We AXE you to give this episode a listen and pay Social Axe Throwing a visit.
Tue, Aug 15, 2017
For our 21st episode, we are joined by comedian SHAYNE SMITH, who was voted Best Alternative Comedian of 2016 by City Weekly. With Shayne, Your Cre8tivity dives into how it all began in comedy for him and his struggles, staying focused and always working on your craft. We also get into the wacky and dark adventures that he has experienced through his podcast Freaky Geeks, which he co-hosts with the Noelle Cummings. We also get into how important it is to have supportive and brutally honest friends. Don't judge this kid by his cover, he gets deep.
Tue, Aug 29, 2017
Did you daydream and doodle a lot in high school (who hasn't...), not knowing what you wanted to do? Well, Professor WILL TERRY did. This week, Dylan hops back onto Google Hangouts to chat with illustrator WILL TERRY. Will has illustrated over 30 children's books through major publishers, teaches art courses at UVU and online (SVS Learn), and regularly sells prints and book sat comic cons and conventions around the country. Thanks as always for supporting creativity and our podcast.
Tue, Sep 26, 2017
KERRY JACKSON has been an institution of Salt Lake City radio for decades from KJQ to X96, as well geeking out in his basement with his friends for the Geekshow Podcast. Kerry was gracious enough to welcome Your Cre8tivity, Steve and Dylan, in the DINK Studios (the aforementioned basement) to find out his daily routine, what he loves about being in Utah, how he feels about Comic Con and more. We even take some time to Geek Out over Star Trek, Seth McFarlane (Family Guy, The Orville) and school Steve on Wonder Woman. Live, Long and Listen.
Wed, Oct 11, 2017
Every October at Salt Lake's Masonic Temple, event organizers Stephen King Simmons and Andrea Hansen put together an incredible event featuring film, fashion, music and more called AN OCTOBER EVENING. Once we break down the details of the event, we start sharing ghost stories from Asylum 49, Hatch Family Chocolates and the infamous Charlie at the Masonic Temple (Told by Jonathan King).
Sat, Sep 16, 2017
MATT MATTSON is a writer, musician, artist and improv comedian. This LA-Based creative grew up in Utah where he developed all these incredible skills and now is having an incredible time doing it. During this Google Hangout interview with Your Cre8tivity's Dylan, he discusses the incredible people he has worked with (Miranda Sings, John Cena, Etc.). We also discuss who Mattson's influences are and why he's so passionate about his career. Thank you for joining us.
Mon, Oct 23, 2017
For this week's episode, we return to the Hatch Family Chocolate to chat with actor, comedian, podcaster and general bad ass, JAY WHITTAKER. During our conversation, we cover a lot ground: From romancing Raven-Symoné, serving in the military, finding his comedic voice and interviewing the world's mightiest super heroes. Make sure you listen and subscribe to Jay Whittaker's new podcast: 'Incredibly Vocal Minority.
Tue, Oct 31, 2017
For this new episode, Your Cre8tivity welcomes ELIAS "LEFTY" CARESS, who can be seen at Hatch Family Chocolates for Magic Mondays. We go behind the scenes on how he got started and get into all the different type of events that he is involved in. He also shares a story about his visit to the legendary Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. Please, check out this magical interview.
Sat, Nov 9, 2019
Your Cre8tivity is super excited to welcome our first musical guests to the podcast. EIXO is a new band consisting of the beautiful BriAnn Rachele (Vocals), the talented Gunther Fischli (Guitar) and the mysterious Ben Faber (Drums). Listen as we learn about how they met, how they work together and their plans moving forward. We also discuss crazy adventures we all have had including how Dylan met Bri, and her adventures with Maroon 5. Thanks as always for listening.
Sat, Dec 16, 2017
In this week's episode of Your Cre8tivity, Steve and Dylan sat down with the incredible Chef Adalberto Diaz of Fillings and Emulsions. Diaz shares his experience about growing up in Cuba, some of his struggles coming to the US, opening his own shop, and appearing and competing on the Food Network. Thanks as always for listening and your support.
Tue, Dec 19, 2017
Michael Grandinetti had the childhood dream of being a magician. And for the past 30 years, he has been living that dream. Grandinetti has performed at all kinds of venues including NBA and NFL halftime shows he even performed at the White House. He has been part of The CW's Masters of Illusion the past 4 seasons and has resigned for the 5th season. Join Dylan for this magical interview.
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
Steve Conlin has done it all, from the working for the IRS to real estate &mortgages but has landed on doing what he loves. His passion for photography and being an owner/partner with Ogden's Own Distillery. Check out this new episode of Your Cre8tivity where Steve and Dylan chat with Steve about the struggles of launching a liquor company in a state with such crazy laws. Indulge Responsibly.
Tue, Feb 27, 2018
DAVE VANCE is a comedy writer that is fearful that the ads for Squatty Potty he helped develop may be his legacy. Dave is so much more than a "corny" ad campaign. He is also a writer for BYUtv's "Studio C" and works as the Lead Writer for Harmons Brothers, who develops campaigns for Chatbooks, Purple, VidAngel, and others, in addition to the previously mentioned Squatty Potty. As always we appreciate your support for Your Cre8tivity.
Wed, Mar 14, 2018
Once again we load our guest up on chocolate and chat them up. This week, we talk with MARY DICKSON, KUED's Director of Creative Services and host of "Contact," a local television show where she interviews Salt Lake non-profits and artists about their local events. Mary also talks about hosting foreign exchange students. As well as another interesting character that resides at her home. Thanks for listening.
Tue, Mar 27, 2018
For our the new Your Cre8tivity, the high tide has come in and left us the incredible treasure of MERMAID ZOE SMITH (aka Meranda). Zoe is a high school student from Sandy, Utah. She has been acting for the past 7 yrs and mermaid-ing for 4 years. She gives us some history (Disneyland), industry terms (Merverts?), details about Tail building and more. We think this interview of Your Cre8tivity went swimmingly.
Since being handed a clump of clay back in high school, CORY CLAWSON knew he wanted to be a sculptor the rest of his life. Cory is a classmate of Steve's from his America Fork days. Cory is the Master Sculptor for the upcoming Evermore Park (set to open in July) and also works with The VOID as a 3D Modeler-Sculptor. Thank you Cory and #teamevermore for the tour of the Evermore Creative Studio.
Wed, Apr 18, 2018
TINKERS CAT CAFE is Salt Lake City's first Cat Cafe. Started by yoga instructor Lisa Boone after being inspired by a Cat Cafe feature on CBS's The Amazing Race. After months and months of working with the city, local animal shelters and others it opened back in November and has had an incredible reception by the community (with over 40 adoptions) and local media. Join the Your Cre8tivity boys as they share "tails" of past and current cats. We event discover we have had cats with the same name (kinda, Sox-Socks). This installment is the cat's meow. Thanks for listening.
Mon, Apr 23, 2018
You may have seen KAT MARTIN's artwork at the Farmer's Markets or Salt Lake Comic Con (Now FanX), where she combines thrift store paintings with geeky additions. We learn it's origin story and what other types of art she works on. The Your Cre8tivity boys sat down with Kat in her home to discuss staying focused, working hard, serving customers and clients, and enjoying what you do.
Wed, May 9, 2018
Have his own daily television show was never on TERRY BURDEN's radar growing up. But here he is, killing it as the host of Park City Television's Mountain Views. We chat with him about growing up in Iowa, being influenced by Johnny Carson and some of the interviews that have stood out to him on the show since he started back in 2011. Additionally, he says some very kind word about what we are doing with the podcast and gives our producer Sascha Blume a shout out. Thanks as always for listening.
Thu, Jun 14, 2018
For Episode 042, the Your Cre8tivity boys sit down with local comedian JASON HARVEY. We start the episode by briefly talking about the recent loss of Anthony Bourdain and what an amazing, talented and incredible person he was. Then we dig into Jason life growing up on a farm in Morgan, Utah. We talk about his growth, struggle and travels as a comedian and the importance of always working on your craft. He also talks about the upcoming FREE KITTENS show at Rye (June 22, 7pm). We close out the episode by discussing depression, suicide, and his Utah Podcast Network show "Stupid Questions" episode concerning Medical Marijuana.
Wed, Jun 27, 2018
In this new episode, Your Cre8tivity sits down with the brain-trust of SACKERSON - Alex Ungerman, Dave Mortensen and Morag Shepherd. We go behind the scenes of their unique productions and how they all met. If you can go check out HINDSIGHT, their current productions which is performed on the streets of downtown Salt Lake City and co-produced with 3 Irons.
Fri, Jul 13, 2018
Simply put, 'Hall of Breakfast,' is an immersive pop-up experience, they celebrate the most important meal of the day - Breakfast. In this week's episode, Dylan sits down with project co-founder, graphic designer Courtney Mahon, and artist Jesse Draper. We talk about their process and execution of creating an excellent breakfast experience Get out and check out this project while it's still here.
Mon, Jul 23, 2018
For our new episode, we traveled up to Ogden to chat with special effects artist RUSS ADAMS from Escape Design FX. We find out what got him started, struggles and VERY unique projects. Russ and Steve also dig deep into conversation about being reality stars (Jim Henson Creature Shop, The Little Chocolatiers) and all it entails. To close out the episode we talk about Ogden UnCon coming next June, which will bring Ogden is own comic con experience.
Thu, Aug 9, 2018
After a handful of delays, the Your Cre8tivity boys made it to West Point to check out and speak with GOAT YOGA UTAH. We chatted with business owner Alisa Boulter and instructor Sara Alexander. We learn about things got started last year, finding the perfect instructors, and how wonderful goats are.
Thu, Aug 16, 2018
This is the best. Utah celebrates the American past time (Baseball). So please join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the best baseball movies ever made: The Sandlot. This episode is plugged into Q&A session with the cast and former Utah Jazz coach Frank Layden leads the live audience in the singing of 'Take Me Out To The Ballgame.' And it's awesome.
Tue, Aug 28, 2018
CHRIS PROVOST has been a big part of FanX Salt Lake (formerly Salt Lake Comic Con) since the beginning, where he is best known for (MC'ing and) telling Dad Jokes in front of thousands of people while they patiently await the best-named guests in the Ballroom panels (ie Stan Lee, William Shatner, etc). He is also a YouTuber with a growing channel called Provost Park Pass, where gives a weekly look at Disneyland and all it's trivia and secret. This episode is a can't miss with FanX just around the corner. Special thanks to BriAnn Rachele (EIXO) and AC Hotel for the use of their Media Room at their Downtown SLC location.
Tue, Sep 11, 2018
JOHN CONNORS has always been interested in creating memorable experiences for others, even as a child. As he grew and evolved into adulthood he has developed many of those experiences to be consumed by the masses with the Bigsley Event House from The Color Run to this summer's Hall of Breakfast, onto this October's Pumpkin Nights. In this episode, Dylan along with guest host Ashley Francis (Areum Events), dig deep with John to find out more about these incredible events. Special thanks to BriAnn Rachele (EIXO) and AC Hotel for the use of their Media Room at their Downtown SLC location.
Thu, Sep 20, 2018
Once again Your Creativity has returned to 2018 FAN X SALT LAKE (The event formerly known as Salt Lake Comic Con, Thanks San Diego). This year's event had many of our past guests and friends participating (Evermore, Kat Martin, Matt Mattson, Pumpkin Nights and more). It was a blast to see them all. For the podcast, Dylan spoke with actor-director BRANDO EATON (Showtime's Dexter, The Secret Life of the American Teenager), as well as artist-animator THOMAS ESTRADA (The Prince Of Egypt, The Emperor's New Groove, Disney Infinity video games). We go behind the scenes of their industries and their experiences on their various projects.