This series finale brings the interview journey full circle. Jeremy checks in with Adam Lisagor to see how his initial statements of how "lazy" he is have held up, as well as tearing down ideas to build them back up. Links for this episode: Sandwich Video lonelysandwich You Look Nice Today | A Journal of Emotional Hygiene Put This On Adam Lisagor (lonelysandwich) on Twitter Become a Friend of Cocktail Napkin Studios today. the ROCKS GLASS Jeremy Fuksa (3rdmartini) on Twitter...
Apr 26, 2012•38 min
Jeremy sits down in Austin's Driskill Hotel with Ross Floate to discuss merciless treatment of ideas that solve no problems.
Apr 19, 2012•26 min
Take a peek into the beginnings of Jeremy's creative impulses during a discussion with Dave Colin, one of Jeremy's first creative collaborators. Links for this episode: Sugar Frosted Crack - YouTube Randomonium Trailer - YouTube Clash of the Feng Shui Masters - YouTube Look Who's Hawking - YouTube...
Apr 16, 2012•32 min
Jeremy speaks to advertising icon Luke Sullivan via phone about infinite resignation and slow boiling.
Apr 12, 2012•27 min
A conversation with Darrin Ross about throwing lots of creative ideas at the wall seems to resonate very well in the twilight of this show's existence. Best show yet. Links for this episode: luckyshirt's Tumblr @luckyshirt Introducing the Hipster PDA | 43 Folders Trapper Keeper - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tony Robbins - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tony Little Become a Friend of the Cocktail Napkin today....
Mar 28, 2012•50 min
Twitter jokes aren't all just fun and games. There's a craft to them and, in Jason Sweeney's case, a deeper source of joy and healing. Links for this episode: i am your canadian boyfriend Jason Sweeney (sween) on Twitter You Should Be Getting Me a Drink Now - I have to say this everything in the sky Who needs a unifying theme anyway? no fun intended Alcohol Review: Canadian Hunter Whiskey - The Black Sheep Online Joshua Allen / Fireland Hark, a vagrant: 335 Nedroid Picture Diary Become a Friend ...
Mar 22, 2012•48 min
The rain at SXSW isn't stopping people from finding interesting things that inspire them. Everyone except for the guy at the end.
Mar 12, 2012•4 min
A bad travel day makes the plans for a dazzling opening SXSW episode fall flat.
Mar 10, 2012•4 min
It's Open Topic week yet again. Jeremy lays out his plan for possible self-destruction in Austin, TX. Links for this episode: SXSW Schedule | sxsw.com Thecocktailnapkin on Justin.tv Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie (2012) - IMDb Watch Tom Goes To The Mayor Episodes and Clips for Free from Adult Swim Watch Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Episodes and Clips for Free from Adult Swim Tim & Eric Message Boards • Index page Search videos for "cocktailinspirations" on Vimeo cocktailinspira...
Mar 08, 2012•13 min
Two Kansas City boys, thrust into Internet renown in part by nods from John Gruber, sit down for coffee and discuss taking big leaps. Links for this episode: Shawn Blanc Shawn Blanc (shawnblanc) on Twitter John Gruber: A Mix of the Technical, the Artful, the Thoughtful, and the Absurd — Shawn Blanc The B&B Podcast – A Technology Talk Show illumineX :: ecto - blog editor for Mac OS X Writers I Read: Jim Dalrymple — 512 Pixels What Makes a Great Tech Writer — Shawn Blanc Become a Subscribing M...
Mar 02, 2012•28 min
Good friend and creative colleague Pat Piper stops by the studio for beer, discussion about packaging, movies and keeping big ideas free of window dressing. Links for this episode: Debbie Richmond, Ohio Woman Gives Birth In Car After Traffic Stop Kingpin Double Red Ale - BridgePort Brewing Co. / Brewpub - Portland, OR - BeerAdvocate McSorley's Irish Black Lager - Pabst Brewing Company - Woodridge, IL - BeerAdvocate McSorley's Old Ale House Carnegie Deli | Home Hallmark Cards | Shop for E-Cards, ...
Feb 23, 2012•32 min
In the first official "Open Topic Tuesday," Jeremy comes clean on being creatively burned out and verbally works through how to fix it. Also, a new programming schedule is revealed. Links for this episode: App Store - Temple Run Apple FaceTime HD Back to Work #23: Failure is ALWAYS an Option Back to Work #47: Utter Failure & Hotel Steak Tell me how you've beat/are working to beat burnout The Golden Girls - Wikipedia Mike Monteiro (mike_ftw) on Twitter The "Extremely Poor Man's Merlin Mann" B...
Feb 17, 2012•25 min
A recurring theme for this show is that everything great starts somewhere small. Timmy Fisher and a group of friends built motion graphics studio MK12 from humble beginnings in an apartment above a bar. Links for this episode: MK12 Timmy Fisher (timmyfisher) on Twitter Stranger Than Fiction: Opening Quantum of Solace: VFX Reel Cartoon Network: Dexter's Lab Man Of Action: The Terrible Cosmic Death Untitled 02: Infinity Ultralove Ninja The Beatles Rock Band: Chapter 7 Green Day Rock Band MK12 Summ...
Feb 03, 2012•28 min
I've received a number of questions over the past few weeks regarding different aspects of this show's production. I thought I'd take you through the process of how the show gets produced. Links for this episode: Overview - BoinxTV - Boinx Software VGA2USB | Frame grabbers | Products | Epiphan Systems Jeremy Fuksa (3rdmartini) on Twitter Become a Friend of the Cocktail Napkin » The Cocktail Napkin Panasonic DMC-GH1K 12.1MP Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera with 1080p HD Video Blue Micropho...
Jan 19, 2012•18 min
Retreating from the world to do the hard parts of creative work is one way to get the right focus. Toni McLellan wants to help you mentally sweat out those ideas in an inspiring, encouraging environment. Links for this episode: Murmuration on Vimeo Makearoo (makearoo) on Twitter Makearoo Tumblr Brian & Eileen's Wedding Music Video. on Vimeo Camp Makearoo: Creativity Camp for Grownups Makearoo — A haven for creative work Bridget (beefranck) on Twitter Transform :: A short film for www.ScottKe...
Jan 13, 2012•32 min
We've all picked up random hobbies when faced with absolutely nothing to do. But how many of those time passers turn into a true outlet for expression? Bruce Seeds discusses how the control and precision from a life of architecture/CAD translates into the geometric beauty of quilted textile art. Links for this episode: Bruce Seeds - Quilted Textile Mosaics - Photos Bruce Seeds (bruceseeds) on Twitter Bruce H. Seeds' photosets on Flickr Quilts . Bruce Seeds Quilts Bruce Seeds by bruceseeds on Ets...
Jan 05, 2012•37 min
To close out 2011, writer and artist Austin Kleon discusses the myriad of ways he works to end the messy divorce between words and pictures. Links for this episode: AUSTIN KLEON is a writer who draws. Austin Kleon (austinkleon) on Twitter NEWSPAPER BLACKOUT by Austin Kleon | Newspaper + Marker = Poetry. Newspaper Blackout Book Trailer on Vimeo Sunni Brown (sunnibrown) on Twitter 20x200 | Artists - Austin Kleon Newspaper Blackout Jessica Hische (jessicahische) on Twitter Sanitization (classified ...
Dec 22, 2011•35 min
Jeremy and Ad Contrarian Bob Hoffman discuss that just because technology allows one to do so many things, it's not always the best idea to do them. Especially in marketing. Does your idea really need to be social? Links for this episode: The Ad Contrarian adcontrarian (adcontrarian) on Twitter Sponsored by Harvest and MailChimp ....
Dec 15, 2011•25 min
Jeremy and his wife Robin look back at the last 50 episodes and discuss where the show has been and where it may go in 2012. Links for this episode: Robin Fuksa (rabbittini) on Twitter Become a Friend of the Cocktail Napkin! Sponsorship slots are available for 2012 Old German Pistol » The Cocktail Napkin Archives Cardioversary » The Cocktail Napkin Archives Monkey Butt » The Cocktail Napkin Archives VGA2USB | Frame grabbers | Products | Epiphan Systems Cooks.com - Recipe - Oreo Balls 5by5 | The ...
Dec 08, 2011•34 min
Christa Dahlstrom drops in to talk about Flummox and Friends , a TV pilot she's developing to help "quirky kids" overcome social and emotional issues through comedy. Links for this episode: Welcome — Flummox and Friends Flummox and Friends by Christa Dahlstrom — Kickstarter Christa Dahlstrom (cdahlstrom) on Twitter Hyperlexicon Become a Friend of the Cocktail Napkin! Sponsored by TinyLetter and Reinvigorate ....
Dec 01, 2011•35 min
The smart creative person knows that a trophy case full of failures is as important as the successes those failures ultimately produce. Some creative people, like Yuvi Zalkow, have a true affection for failure and wear it like a badge of honor. Links for this episode: Yuvi Zalkow (yuvizalkow) on Twitter yuvi zalkow - novelist, failed writer, schmo Obsession x Voice (Failed Writer #6) on Vimeo Failing As A Failed Failure (Failed Writer #7) on Vimeo Become a Friend of the Cocktail Napkin! Sponsore...
Nov 18, 2011•28 min
Improv is more than just a comedy form. Good improvisation skills translate into a variety of business skills that help you make better things, and Scott Connerly explains the fundamentals of freeing your mind. Links for this episode: Scott Connerly (scottconnerly) on Twitter Improv-Abilites - Comedy Kansas City Share your thoughts about the show Become a Friend of the Cocktail Napkin! Improvise: Scene from the Inside Out - Mick Napier Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation - Charna Halper...
Nov 10, 2011•35 min
The Industrial and Labor Relations School at Cornell University published a study on human response to creativity. Apparently even though we value creativity and innovation, truly novel and innovative ideas turn our stomach. My friend Jacob Edenfield and I discuss how knowledge work can be aversion therapy against this. Links for this episode: "The Bias Against Creativity: Why People Desire But Reject Creative Ide" by Jennifer S. Mueller, Shimul Melwani et al. Jacob Edenfield Jacob Edenfield (ja...
Nov 04, 2011•28 min
A well-rounded mind is a hungry mind, and San Francisco journalist Anna Rascouët-Paz tells Jeremy about all the ways she expands her world via unfettered curiosity. Links for this episode: Anna Rascouët-Paz Anna Rascouët-Paz (rascouet) on Twitter Gathering the Dots - Creative Mornings San Francisco Become a Friend of the Cocktail Napkin! Contact Jeremy with thoughts and suggestions. Sponsored by Squarespace and TinyLetter ....
Oct 27, 2011•25 min
Ford Motor Company was built by a tinkerer and inventor. In an age when branded social media still errs on the cautious side, Scott Monty takes the attitude of his corporate ancestor to guide communications that surprise and delight. Links for this episode: The Social Media Marketing Blog Scott Monty (scottmonty) on Twitter focusdoug's Channel - YouTube Doug (focusdoug) on Twitter John (focusjohn) on Twitter Sponsored by Sourcebits , Handelabra Studio , and Shopify ....
Oct 20, 2011•27 min
Brian Winkeler, co-creator of the comic Bastard Road , visits with Jeremy about comics, characters, dreaming up "they must have been high" kinds of ideas and Kick Buttowski . Links for this episode: Robot House Creative, Inc Brian Winkeler (brianwinkeler) on Twitter Bastard Road Dave Curd Illustration - Madison, WI Trapped in the Closet (Season 9, Episode 12) - Full Episode Player - South Park Studios Twinprov Sponsored by Squarespace and MailChimp ....
Oct 06, 2011•34 min
Jeremy spends some time with photographer Alistair Tutton about the changing face of the photography business, renovating silent movie theaters, the beauty of Best Buy 0% financing and letting someone else determine your best work that represents you. Links for this episode: Alistair Tutton Photography Alistair Tutton (ali_stair) on Twitter Alistair Tutton Photography Blog Vox Theatre Sponsored by Sourcebits and Sifter ....
Sep 30, 2011•40 min
How can someone make the best podcast they can, no matter the size of the production? Jeremy gives some thoughts during the opening keynote at PodCamp Pittsburgh 6. Links for this episode: PodCamp Pittsburgh 6 Keynote Visual Notes by Jonny Goldstein Podcamp Pittsburgh Keynote Slides Audio: John Gruber & Merlin Mann's Blogging Panel at SxSW Flickr: Photos tagged "pcpgh6" Sponsored by HelpSpot and Rackspace ....
Sep 22, 2011•26 min
While he's on the road this week, why not listen to some of Jeremy's thoughts while on the road last week. In this episode, Jeremy begins thinking about the maker mind vs. the manager mind and how the two can work in harmony in the same office. Links for this episode: Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule Sponsored by Campaign Monitor and Shopify ....
Sep 15, 2011•12 min
Jeremy and Jason Permenter talk about being "too creative" with science. So much so, Jason moved from the world of volcanology to web design. But in the end, Jason finds that many aspects of the scientific process influence his creative approach. Links for this episode: JASON | PERMENTER | DESIGN Jason Permenter (jasonpermenter) on Twitter JASON PERMENTER DESIGN by jasonpermenter on Etsy Sponsored by MailChimp and easyDNS ....
Sep 08, 2011•33 min
