Abject Demiurge: A Podcast for Creatives

In episode 10, I discuss where we started, where we are, and what to look forward to next season. The promotional QR code on the screen goes to my linktree here: https://linktr.ee/alexxtholden Follow me and the show wherever you can and if you want to help make season two better, use the link and buy me a coffee. You can watch my show Abject Demiurge: A Podcast for Creatives every Monday morning in video form on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch, and listen to the audio wherever you get your podcasts. Whatever it is that you do, keep at it. #adpod #workinprogress #artists #creatives #writer #costumedesigner #adpod #Podcast #adpod #Podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abjectdemiurgepodcast.substack.com

In episode 9, I talk with Esmari about how burnout can tarnish the love you have for something, how a major devastating failure can turn out to be for the best in retrospect, and we discuss the complex mechanics of craft and why dedication and persistence are paramount. The promotional QR code on the screen goes to Esmari’s website: https://esmariwrites.com You can find me, Alexx, in most places here: https://linktr.ee/alexxtholden You can watch my show Abject Demiurge: A Podcast for Creatives every Monday morning in video form on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch, and listen to the audio wherever you get your podcasts. Whatever it is that you do, keep at it. #adpod #workinprogress #artists #creatives #writer #costumedesigner #adpod #Podcasts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abjectdemiurgepodcast.substack.com

WARNING: Technical issue - while I fixed the problems from last week, this week, there is a steady crackling (called clipping?) on my end. After the recording was completed, I did some troubleshooting and fixed the issue. It's only an issue on my mic, so please don't let it take away from Nicole's story. #workinprogress In episode 8, I talk to Nicole about how, while pain and trauma may inform our art, we are more than that as artists, the different ways of maintaining a creative habit when life happens, and the stability that exists within one's creative nature. In lieu of a promotional link, the QR code on the screen in the video version points to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's: https://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbow/about/giving-to-uh-rainbow You can find me, Alexx, in most places here: https://linktr.ee/alexxtholden You can watch Abject Demiurge: A Podcast for Creatives every Monday morning in video form on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitch, and listen to the audio wherever you get your podcasts. Whatever it is that you do, keep at it. #adpod #workinprogress #ath #artists #writing This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abjectdemiurgepodcast.substack.com

STARTLE WARNING: The intro, transition, and outro audio is obnoxiously louder than my voice. #workinprogress In episode 7 (not 5, wtf), I mark the first Tangent episode, in which I failed to book a guest as I’ve not yet mastered this new time management business. In it, I discuss potential format changes, lessons learned from the previous episodes, and what can be expected going forward. Since I don't have a guest this week, I'm leaving my Linktree QRCode up for the duration, but I have added a link for my #ExtraLife4Kids donation page. https://linktr.ee/alexxtholden https://www.extra-life.org/participant/510041 You can watch Abject Demiurge: A Podcast for Creatives every Monday morning in video form on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Twitter. And listen to the audio wherever you get your podcasts. Whatever it is that you do, keep at it. #adpod #workinprogress #ath #artists #creatives This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abjectdemiurgepodcast.substack.com

WARNING: Audio issues. My coffee-drinking, pouring, and thermos-ing is obnoxiously loud in this episode. Apologies in advance. #workinprogress In episode 6, I talk to Michael about so much stuff, including but not limited to roasting, music, distilling, and most importantly, NOT staying in your lane, pushing boundaries, and not letting others define your failures for you. In lieu of a promotional link, the QR code on the screen points to the donation page for Americans for the Arts: https://www.americansforthearts.org/support-americans-for-the-arts/donate-now You can find me, Alexx, in most places here: https://linktr.ee/alexxtholden You can watch Abject Demiurge: A Podcast for Creatives every Monday morning in video form on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Twitter and listen to the audio wherever you get your podcasts. Whatever it is that you do, keep at it. #adpod #workinprogress #ath #artists #creatives #coffee #roaster #coffeeroaster #singer #songwriter #craft #rum #craftrum #botanical #distilling #botanicaldistilling This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abjectdemiurgepodcast.substack.com

In episode 5, Jeremiah and I discuss the benefit of writing for one's own personal well-being, the effects of self-imposed isolation on the writer's voice, and how balancing ego and humility can be, at times, an impossible task - but that it's totally okay. In lieu of a promotional link, the QR code on the screen points to the donation page for Literacy for Incarcerated Teens: https://www.literacyforincarceratedteens.org You can find me in most places here: https://linktr.ee/alexxtholden You can find Abject Demiurge: A Podcast for Creatives every Monday morning in video form on YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Twitter and in audio wherever you get your podcasts. Whatever it is that you do, keep at it. #adpod #workinprogress #ath #artists #creatives This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abjectdemiurgepodcast.substack.com

In episode 4 I talk to Tonya about the difficulties of finding a space to be an artist while running a business. #adpod #workinprogress #creatives #arts #ath This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abjectdemiurgepodcast.substack.com

In episode 3, our first official episode, I walk through my prompt structure as a proof of concept for any future guests. I ended up recording this episode twice as the first attempt had no sound... like at all. #adpod #workinprogress #creatives #arts #ath This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abjectdemiurgepodcast.substack.com

I'm Alex and this is my podcast, Abject Demiurge. A podcast for creators. In this second pilot, I discuss the purpose behind the show and the concept going forward. The purpose of this podcast is to allow space for discussion on failures and rejections within the artistic community in the hopes of destigmatizing the conversation. We'll consider this second attempt a success so far... unless I find out otherwise. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abjectdemiurgepodcast.substack.com

I'm Alex and this is my podcast, Abject Demiurge. A podcast for Creators. In this test pilot, I attempt to talk about the purpose behind the podcast and introduce the concept going forward. The purpose of this podcast is to allow a space for discussion on failures and rejections within the artistic community in the hopes of destigmatizing the conversation. As this attempt failed, for the sake of posterity it, and any other failures from here on out, will as well. Next week I will try again. And every Friday after until we have a show. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abjectdemiurgepodcast.substack.com