In Episode 15 of the Dogtown Podcast, Robby is joined by special guest Adam Caress. Adam is the author of one of our favorite books ever, “The Day Alternative Music Died.” Throughout this episode, Adam and Robby discuss topics like the tensions between art and money, the rapidly changing terrain of the music industry, and what it means to pursue music as a “vocation.” Adam’s insights have been hugely influential on Robby’s creative life, so we are absolutely over-the-moon with excitement about t...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 20 min
In this episode, we get some help from a Maya Angelou quote to help us discuss the feeling of "running out" of creativity. We share some of our motives in why we create in the first place, the insecurities that go with it, and also the lessons that we're continually learning along the way. Whatever season you're in when it comes to your creative pursuits, I hope that our conversation encourages you to keep going, keep getting better, all while being a little kinder to yourself in the process. Sa...
Jul 13, 2020•58 min
“Good artists copy, great artists, STEAL” -Picasso In this episode, we discuss some thoughts about this idea. “Copying” whether it has a positive or negative connotation has become a topic of conversation for all creative people. From the criticisms of songs that have been accused of copyright infringement, to the celebration of sampling techniques in hip hop/modern music, it’s definitely an interesting conversation that’s ongoing. Along the way we talk about a mini documentary called “Everythin...
Jun 01, 2020•52 min
Logic Pro X, our recording platform of choice, recently released a significant update that overhauled the capability, speed, and ease when it comes to aspects of music production. With the excitement of all of this, it made us think about questions like, “ Is it getting too easy to make music nowadays?” or “ Does it make us feel like it’s cheating when music gets easier to produce?” or “Is creativity impacted negatively or positively as tools and innovations improve?” We talk about those questio...
May 21, 2020•56 min
The process of figuring out an effective workflow can be uniquely different for every individual. Our hope for this episode is to have a discussion about our own experiences when it comes to improving our process and going into the elements that help us feel more satisfied with the work that we’re doing. Enjoy the episode! Say hello to us on Instagram or Facebook @dogtownstudio
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, we recap our end of the year fundraiser for Dogtown Studio Sessions. In the last couple months of 2019, we took some time organizing the fundraiser and also reflected on all of the work we've done over the past year. During this time, it was important for us to remind ourselves of the reasons why we started in the first place. We feel like it's so easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of our creative endeavors. If we don't take time to weave little reminders into the framework ...
Jan 27, 2020•59 min
In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons about the equipment and tools we use to create our work. Ultimately we feel like there’s some type of balance and it takes some self reflection in order to discern whether or not your next gear update is one that will improve your art or inhibit it. Say hello to the crew on Facebook or Instagram @dogtownstudio
Nov 04, 2019•44 min
In this episode we share a list of a few of our “dream guests” that we would love to talk to in our podcast. Each of the examples we talk about has brought a lot of value in our creative perspectives. As much as this is a list of people we’d love to have on, we also hope to share some cool things for you to check out and be inspired by. Say hello to Dogtown on Facebook and Instagram @dogtownstudio
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, we discuss the concept of “Finding Your Voice”. As creatives, we are always working towards discovering our own unique lens in which we present our art. We chat about some of their musical influences of their childhood that shaped their taste in music and ultimately affects the way they create today. We also listen to an audio clip of NPR Radio’s Personality, Ira Glass called “The Gap”. Say Hello to Dogtown on FB and Insta @dogtownstudio
Oct 21, 2019•51 min
This episode is focused on Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s TED talk called “How craving attention makes you less creative” We have a conversation about some of the segments of JGL’s presentation and we share our feelings about how we are trying to actively shift our perspective towards paying attention over craving attention. Say hello to us on Instagram and Facebook @dogtownstudio
Oct 14, 2019•46 min
In this episode, we introduce you to the space that is Dogtown Studio. We go through the Foundation, Form, Function, and most importantly, the Feel of this space. Say hello to Robby and Tito on Instagram and Facebook @dogtownstudio
Oct 07, 2019•59 min
How do we measure the success of our work? Is it with numbers of likes, plays, and followers on social media? Is it the feeling of fulfillment? Is it connecting with a community? In this episode, Robby shares a story about a video he made going outrageously “viral” and how this experience was a pivotal moment in realizing what he truly wants when it comes to measuring success in his art. No matter what “Yard stick” you are using, we hope this conversation helps you think about alternative ways y...
Sep 30, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Tito shares his background and experiences of navigating childhood as a young Filipino immigrant moving to America at a young age. Tito and Robby discuss the idea of attaching different identities to ourselves based on things we did rather than who we actually are. Whether it's in order to fit in with the people around us, or just cope with our internal insecurities, we are all in the journey of uncovering who we are at it's purest form. Say Hello on Instagram and Facebook @dogt...
Sep 23, 2019•44 min
As we figure out our structure in how we have these conversations, we thought that it would be beneficial to share stories about where we came from before diving into different topics. In this episode, Robby shares some stories about key moments in his past that gave him gut feelings about which direction to follow when it comes to creativity.
Sep 16, 2019•46 min
Welcome to the first episode of The Dogtown Podcast hosted by Robby Fischer and Tito Mendoza. In this episode we discuss why we decided to start this podcast and also ask each other what we want to talk about in future episodes. Follow Dogtown Studio @dogtownstudio on Instagram and Facebook to see our work!
Aug 28, 2019•34 min
