Maxximillian Presents: Thematic

Actor-Playwright Michael Federico (@mcfed5) talks about the creative process of taking the TERMS Political Thriller Audio Drama from concept to audio drama gold, his personal practice for turning insomnia into an opportunity, and the importance of giving your creativity a permanent place at the table.

How Liberal Media’s Seduction of America Led To A Presidential SNAFU and how we can reach common ground—according to Writer-Director Rob McCollum of the riveting audio drama TERMS, the solution is in the problem.

Also: How managing expectations improves relationships, setting boundaries, the role of self-awareness in the enterprise of human creativity and more.

What does it look like to cultivate health? Finding Your Like-Hearted Community—a conversation with Levi Gardner of Urban Roots

Listen as ArtPrize Nine artist painter Jordyn Fishman and I discuss her artistic expression of the dark carnival of economic privilege, and why she was inspired to make a statement about location-based privilege in particular

Artists Talking: Artist Pippin Frisbie-Calder | On "Cancelled Edition" — A silent call to action from nature to humanity

“The more you do it—I won’t say the easier it’ll become, but the level of difficulty will be something you’re much more comfortable with.” —Alasdair Stuart

For those in seeking resources, relief and recovery from Hurricane Harvey, and for those who want to help, there’s a comprehensive document online that’s being updated 24 hours a day with links and detailed information in this episode.

Have you ever wondered why, despite your best efforts, things between you and your dream thing just didn't work out? I'll tell you why. Listen...

Comedy is funny—but it's not all jokes. Performing material worthy of your audience’s hard-earned dollars is a journey. Here's your roadmap.

The Worst Thing People Do At Parties—I bet it's not what you think!

The American Experiment: Are pure politics our solution to irreconcilable differences? We discuss the boogieman in U.S. politics—and it's not who you think.

Does genre popularity influence literary agents? Read with us between the lines…