Artist Alley

In this episode: Merrill sits down with Ashley Esqueda to chat about building an identity and the changing - and non-changing - face of media. Recorded: February 9th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Merrill sits down with Freddie Wong live from the Melrose Improv in Hollywood to discuss assessing ones own work, the fallacy of "going viral" and the origin of ChickyBoo. Recorded: February 8th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Comedian Laura House joins Merrill for a discussion on selling and idea to yourself in order to sell it to others, being a multi-hyphenate and accepting the perfection of imperfection. Recorded: January 20th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Perri Nemiroff returns to talk selling yourself in areas you never have before, and putting faith in one's ability to succeed. Recorded: January 16th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Writer Shawn Ryan joins Merrill for a discussion on what happens when the seller becomes the buyer and the importance of nurturing the creative side of those under you. Recorded: January 8th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Writer Danielle Sepulveres joins Merrill for a discussion on being yourself in order to sell others on the idea of you. Recorded: January 7th, 2016 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Director Rosemary Rodriguez talks with Merrill about dealing with obstacles and becoming part of a larger whole. Recorded: December 19th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Nora and Lilla Zuckerman join Merrill in a discussion on wokring with parteners and finding your way as the new fish in an establihsed pond. Recorded: December 11th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Eric Heisserer joins Merrill for a discussion on knowing when one's ready to embark on a creative adventure, and working only with the fuel of faith the stars will align in the end. Recorded: December 5th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: RocketJump: The Show showrunner Ben Waller discusses creative progression, notes and having empathy for one's audience. Recorded: November 23rd, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Gene Klein joins Merrill to talk producing, not getting in the way of vision and the role of money behind the machine of creativity. Recorded: November 20th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Nerdist Writers Panel host Ben Blackers discusses the nature of applying the things one learns to creative endeavor. Recorded: November 3rd, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Lifetime executive Jennifer Breslow joins Merrill in the alley for a discusson on the process of being a vessel facilitating the creation of creative endevor and building a brand. Recorded: September 28th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Director Michael J. Bassett gets deep into the ins and outs of Ash vs. Evil Dead and what it means to works in TV as a director that must collaberate on an overall vision. Recorded: November 4th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Comedian Jackie Kashian enters the alley to talk podcasting, professionalism, the drive to create and the willingness to start bad. Recorded: September 24th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Charlie Clausen steps into the alley to discuss the value of creative persistence and work ethic. Recorded: September 20th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: At LA Podfest, writer Josh Friedman steps into the alley to discuss the importance of moving on when a creative endevor ends and the nature of being terrified by the realities of hierarchy. Recorded: September 19th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: From LA Podfest, Dave Anthony returns to discuss the nature of success and virtue of patience. Recorded: September 20th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Bones creator Hart Hanson returns to discuss the struggle of finding an artist's unique voice in their work. Recorded: September 4th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs

In this episode: Rantz Hoseley a.k.a. The Mystery Creative pops into the alley to discuss the importance of creative communication and more. Recorded: August 8th, 2015 Music: Black Sweater Massacre and It Might Be Perfect Right Now by The Reigning Monarchs