A Podcast for Creatives

For '90s kids, Christmas morning wasn't just about presents...it was about possibility. The right gift could spark an obsession, a personality trait, or a lifelong love. In this special episode, we're each sharing three Christmas gifts that stayed with us long after childhood, from classic '90s toys to timeless items that followed us into adulthood. We hope this discussion sparks a memory for you. We'd love to hear about the gifts you're still thinking about all these years later! 📺 Watch on YouTube 📼 Subscribe to Play Me a Memory 📷 Follow us on Instagram

What if 90s kids had designed the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade? In this nostalgic Play Me a Memory clip, we revisit our favorite childhood shows, from Wishbone to Dumbo's Circus, and imagine the parade balloons we always wished existed. 📺 Watch on YouTube 📼 Subscribe to Play Me a Memory 📷 Follow us on Instagram

Everyone who grew up in the 90s remembers playing Heads Up, Seven Up — but have you ever wondered where it came from, or why it hit so hard? What seemed like a simple classroom game was really an emotional minefield, filled with crushes, quiet tension, and the thrill of being noticed. In episode, we're unpacking it all: sharing memories, swapping strategies, and realizing why this game mattered so much. 📺 Watch on YouTube 📼 Subscribe to Play Me a Memory 📷 Follow us on Instagram

In this bonus clip from our Play Me a Memory show, we reflect on the quiet power of children's television that took its time, whether it was Mister Rogers slowly tying a shoe or Sesame Street showing us how an orange crayon was made, step by step. If you remember these scenes, or just miss when TV moved a little slower, this one's for you. 📺 Watch on YouTube 📼 Subscribe to Play Me a Memory 📷 Follow us on Instagram

In this episode of Play Me a Memory, we rewind to the golden age of summer TV: Nick at Nite's Block Party Summer. From "Mary Mondays" to "Lucy Tuesdays," we explore how this nostalgic programming block shaped our 90s childhood and accidentally introduced us to binge-watching. It's a retro deep dive into classic sitcoms, vintage commercials, and the magic of staying up past your bedtime. Pull up a beanbag chair and join us. You're part of this story too. 📺 Watch on YouTube 📼 Subscribe to Play Me a Memory 📷 Follow us on Instagram

In the first episode of Play Me a Memory, we dive into the colors that defined our generation. From Starter jackets to disposable cups, teal and purple ruled the '90s. But how did they become the look of the decade? And how do trends like this catch on? Join us for a nostalgic deep dive that explores the origins of the iconic '90s aesthetic. Thanks for welcoming us back into your ears. We missed you. 💚💜 📺 Watch on YouTube 📼 Subscribe to Play Me a Memory 📷 Follow us on Instagram 💌 Say hi: podforcreatives@gmail.com

Hey friends! It's been a while. We're popping back into this feed with something new that we think you'll love. After wrapping A Podcast for Creatives last year, we've been quietly working on a new project -- one that brings together our favorite things: nostalgia, storytelling, and deep dives into oddly specific topics from our past. In this short teaser, we'll share what the show's about, why we made it, and what you can expect from upcoming episodes. We're so glad you're still here. ❤️ 📺 Watch on YouTube 📼 Subscribe to Play Me a Memory 📷 Follow us on Instagram 💌 Say hi: podforcreatives@gmail.com

📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube To our PFC community, As we sit here reflecting on the journey, we're overwhelmed with gratitude and emotion. Today marks the release of our final PFC episode, and we wanted to take a moment to express our thanks to each and every one of you. From the very beginning, your support has been the heartbeat of this podcast. Your enthusiasm, feedback, and dedication have fueled our passion to create content that we hope has resonated with you on a profound level. It's been an incredible ride filled with laughter, learning, and moments of genuine connection. Together, we've explored topics both heartfelt and lighthearted, delving into the depths of the creative experience and sharing stories that have touched our hearts. Your engagement, whether through messages, reviews, or sharing episodes with friends, has meant more to us than words can express. Knowing that our conversations have sparked dialogue, inspired change, or simply brought a smile to your face has been the ultimate reward. It's just time. We've grown, both personally and professionally, and we're in very different places than we were six years ago when we launched PFC. 100 episodes felt like the appropriate time to step away. While this chapter may be coming to a close, it's not the end of our partnership. 20 years of friendship and we're just getting started. We are working on a new project that we're really excited about and will be sharing news of it with you soon. We think you'll like it. As we bid farewell to PFC, thank you for being a part of our community. Your presence has truly made all the difference, and we're deeply honored to have shared this journey with you. Until we meet again, keep creating things that you want to see.  Michelle & Steve 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter  

Join us for our annual airing of the grievances as we chat about all the things that annoyed us most in 2023. 📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter

As we celebrate our 6th(!) year of podcasting, we take a moment to reflect on our enduring partnership. In this episode, we delve into the elements that contributed to our healthy working relationship. Join us as we explore strategies for fostering optimal environments that empower creative teams to freely express their ideas. Additionally, we address self-compassion among solo artists, encouraging them to be a little kinder to themselves. When your ideas aren't heard, we all miss out! We hope you'll join us for this important discussion. 📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter

In this episode, Michelle gives Steve a recap of her sister's wedding and they discuss the best and worst parts of events. They also chat about the return of their favorite podcast, and cultivate their own "Mobituary," mourning the downfall and death of after-dinner coffee. 📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube   Mentioned in this Episode Michelle's Sister's Wedding Mobituaries Podcast Mo Rocca Our podcast ep with Dan "Grossy" Pelosi   👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter

In this year's special, we talk about our Thanksgiving plans, cookbook recipes, favorite shows from our childhood, and the Thanksgiving Day Parade (mostly, what we think needs to change). 📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube   🎙️ Mentioned in this episode: Dom Deluise Cookbook, Eat This You'll Feel Better Julia, Season 2 Julia Child Cookbook Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave Dumbo's Circus Welcome to Pooh Corner Wishbone   🦃 Catch the other Thanksgiving Episodes in our archives Thanksgiving Special 2020 Thanksgiving Special 2018   👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter

In this episode, we talk about birthdays: celebration preferences, responding to social media birthday wishes, and how we're changing as we age. 📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube Mentioned in this episodeHow to be Interesting Memento App ____ 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter

This episode opens with a conversation about how creatives use A.I. and Chat GPT: when it makes sense and when it makes us uncomfortable. We also talk about recent shows and podcasts that reminded us how controversy and a lack of resolution can make for a compelling audience experience. The show concludes with a cannoli-related investigation. Please share your best theories to help us solve this mystery. 📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube Mentioned in this Episode Funny Woman Shining Vale The Prince Mixtape Podcast Think Twice Michael Jackson Podcast Malcolm Gladwell Masterclass Listen to our episode about Hitchcock films ____ 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter 📺 Are you an 80s or 90s kid? Watch our show: Commercial Breakdown 🫶 Support A Podcast for Creatives: Patreon

After three months, we had a lot to catch up on including Michelle's trip to London, Steve's favorite podcast of the summer, and the weird things our grandparents kept in their basements. Oh, and also, Steve may have killed Jimmy Buffet. 📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube Mentioned in this Episode Michelle's London Trip The Prince Mixtape Podcast Apple Video from Steve's Team Steve's Jimmy Buffet Tweet ____ 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter 📺 Are you an 80s or 90s kid? Watch our show: Commercial Breakdown 🫶 Support A Podcast for Creatives: Patreon

It's tv finale season, and as some of our favorite shows wrap their stories, it left us wondering about the importance of ending on the right note. In this episode, we chat about the finale episodes that left lasting impressions and the ones that left us wanting more, including The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Fraiser, The Golden Girls, Seinfeld, The Office, Everybody Loves Raymond, LOST and The Big Bang Theory. What is your favorite series finale, and why? Plug in and join in the conversation. Mentioned in this episode: Howard Stern and Jerry Seinfeld's conversation about ending Seinfeld's run   📽️ Watch this episode of A Podcast for Creatives on YouTube ____ 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter 📺 Are you an 80s or 90s kid? Watch our show: Commercial Breakdown 🫶 Support A Podcast for Creatives: Patreon

Today, images, videos, text and video flood our feeds with such vigor that we often consume them without thought. But amid the content deluge, certain pieces stand out and rise to the surface. What makes those pieces so special, and what causes us to connect to them? In this episode, we each share three impactful content finds, and chat about the qualities that make us stop, engage, and share. ____ 📽️ Watch an enhanced version of the podcast on YouTube ____ Mentioned in this episode: Bus Driver Video Amtrak Birthday Video Joseph Fasano Poem Nicky Cass Video Gretchen Rubin Newsletter Dave Trott's Article - Ring the Bell ____ 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter 📺 Are you an 80s or 90s kid? Watch our show: Commercial Breakdown 🫶 Support A Podcast for Creatives: Patreon

We're taught to follow the rules and listen to the experts, but what happens when the advice turns out to be bad? In this episode we reflect on experiences with individuals who made us second guess our talents and how their feedback impacted our work. 📽️ Watch the podcast on YouTube 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter 📺 Are you an 80s or 90s kid? Watch our show: Commercial Breakdown 🫶 Support A Podcast for Creatives: Patreon

When was the last time you looked at old family photos? The kind that are yellowed and printed on that paper they just don't make anymore. You sort that you might find inside an oversized album? In this episode, we get nostalgic chatting about childhood photos, old family videos, restoration, and the way they have the power to spark a memory, a thought or a change in perspective. 📽️ Watch the podcast on YouTube 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter 📺 Are you an 80s or 90s kid? Watch our show: Commercial Breakdown 🫶 Support A Podcast for Creatives: Patreon

Social media has been a part of our lives for the past decade, but cultural moments have shifted our behaviors, and it's time to reevaluate. In the last year, we've witnessed a decline in social interactions and a rise in a new form of communication. Have you shifted your strategy to embrace this new era? Join us for a conversation about the social media that once was and what audiences crave in 2023. 📽️ Watch the podcast on YouTube 👋 Connect with us apodcastforcreatives.com Instagram Twitter 📺 Are you an 80s or 90s kid? Watch our show: Commercial Breakdown 🫶 Support A Podcast for Creatives: Patreon