Captain Create

Join host Kevin Johnson for tips, tools and engaging conversations with the world's most fascinating creators. Learn what inspires them and go behind-the-scenes of their creative process. Improve your own creative output with tips and tools to enhance your workflow. Kevin is a filmmaker, producer and writer who loves to create and connect with other brilliant minds.

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Ray Billingsley - Cartoonist/Creator of CURTIS Comic Strip

In this Episode... The brilliant Ray Billingsley, creator of the CURTIS comic strip, discusses his expansive career and offers an inside look at what it takes to be a syndicated cartoonist. Let's go! About The Captain Create Show... Join host Kevin Johnson for tips, tools and engaging conversations with the world's most fascinating creators. Learn what inspires them and go behind-the-scenes of their creative process. Improve your own creative output with tips and tools to enhance your workflow. ...

Apr 17, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Arthur A. Levine - Editor, Publisher, Founder: Levine Querido

In this Episode... Renowned editor and publisher, Arthur A. Levine, discusses his fascinating career and offers a candid appraisal of the publishing industry. Infused with wit and charm, Arthur underscores the need to champion diversity while discovering new voices and talents. Let's go! About The Captain Create Show... Join host Kevin Johnson for tips, tools and engaging conversations with the world's most fascinating creators. Learn what inspires them and go behind-the-scenes of their creative...

Feb 03, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Connie Hsu - Executive Editor, Roaring Brook Press, Macmillan

In this Episode... Connie Hsu discusses the role of an executive editor, the mechanics of a book sale, and what she enjoys most about the creative process of publishing. Dive in for some real gems of literary goodness. Let's go! About The Captain Create Show... Join host Kevin Johnson for tips, tools and engaging conversations with the world's most fascinating creators. Learn what inspires them and go behind-the-scenes of their creative process. Improve your own creative output with tips and too...

Dec 14, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Luke Matheny - Oscar and Emmy Award Winning Director/Producer

In this Episode... Kevin talks with Luke Matheny, Oscar and Emmy winning director and producer. From NYU to the Oscars to running an Emmy-winning show, Luke dishes the inside scoop about the creative work that happens behind the scenes in the film and TV industries. About The Captain Create Show... Join host Kevin Johnson for tips, tools and engaging conversations with the world's most fascinating creators. Learn what inspires them and go behind-the-scenes of their creative process. Improve your...

Aug 05, 2020•59 min

Larry Kenney - Voice of Lion-O, Count Chocula, Sonny the Cocoa Puffs Bird, and Skittles Taste the Rainbow

In this Episode... Kevin talks with legendary voice actor, Larry Kenney. Larry discusses his fascinating career in radio, television and film and even brings a few of his famous creations to life: Lion-O from Thundercats, Sonny the Cocoa Puffs Bird, Count Chocula, and the Skittles "Taste the Rainbow" voice. About The Captain Create Show... Join host Kevin Johnson for tips, tools and engaging conversations with the world's most fascinating creators. Learn what inspires them and go behind-the-scen...

Jul 15, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Dan Santat - Award Winning NYT Bestselling Author and Illustrator

In this Episode... Kevin talks with #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and Illustrator, Dan Santat. Winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal and creator of Disney's animated hit, "The Replacements," Dan discusses his career and creative process. Link to Dan's Site - https://www.dantat.com/ Dan's Books on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3iF5Vbk About The Captain Create Show... Join host Kevin Johnson for tips, tools and engaging conversations with the world's most fascinating creators. Learn what ins...

Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Captain Create Podcast Trailer

About The Captain Create Show... Join host Kevin Johnson for tips, tools and engaging conversations with the world's most fascinating creators. Learn what inspires them and go behind-the-scenes of their creative process. Improve your own creative output with tips and tools to enhance your workflow. Kevin is a video producer and writer who loves to create and connect with other brilliant minds. If you enjoy this content, please consider donating to help support future episodes: https://.anchor.fm...

Jul 05, 2020•40 sec

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