That Old Trope with Nathaniel Kressen

Grief Season Is Over

... exclaimed the troubadour, before rounding a corner. [{*}] That Old Trope is the living, breathing voice of a mission-driven media company in the making: the wins, the blind spots, the ego checks, and the quiet persistence it takes to keep going. Hosted by Jackanoid Paralope's Founder-CEO Nathaniel Kressen – an author, actor, musician, fine artist, and public speaker – this weekly show blends radically honest personal storytelling with practical insights on artist-entrepreneurship, creative leadership, and building community from the ground up. Theme song "Old Man's Custard" by Growl Honey [https://growlhoney.bandcamp.com/album/yonder-lies]. Company website for Jackanoid Paralope [https://www.jackanoidparalope.com/]. JOIN OUR SUBSTACK COMMUNITY [https://jackanoidparalope.substack.com/] Dispatches on creativity & entrepreneurship Advance looks at new releases Centralized feed for all show content Exclusive bonus content Ad hoc art and bespoke haikus Ask Me Anything's with show creators Discounts on merch Members-only events Early subscribers help us create jobs, expand our team, and produce more episodes and shows. Mentioned in this episode: Jackanoid Paralope Learn more about our podcasts at jackanoidparalope.com

Becoming the Fool

Skipping toward enlightenment, or, at the very least, someplace new. [{*}] That Old Trope is the living, breathing voice of a mission-driven media company in the making: the wins, the blind spots, the ego checks, and the quiet persistence it takes to keep going. Hosted by Jackanoid Paralope's Founder-CEO Nathaniel Kressen – an author, actor, musician, fine artist, and public speaker – this weekly show blends radically honest personal storytelling with practical insights on artist-entrepreneurship, creative leadership, and building community from the ground up. Theme song "Old Man's Custard" by Growl Honey [https://growlhoney.bandcamp.com/album/yonder-lies]. Company website for Jackanoid Paralope [https://www.jackanoidparalope.com/]. JOIN OUR SUBSTACK COMMUNITY [https://jackanoidparalope.substack.com/] Dispatches on creativity & entrepreneurship Advance looks at new releases Centralized feed for all show content Exclusive bonus content Ad hoc art and bespoke haikus Ask Me Anything's with show creators Discounts on merch Members-only events Early subscribers help us create jobs, expand our team, and produce more episodes and shows. Mentioned in this episode: Jackanoid Paralope Learn more about our podcasts at jackanoidparalope.com

Paper Bullets of the Brain

A mathematical mind is one you can count on. [{*}] That Old Trope is the living, breathing voice of a mission-driven media company in the making: the wins, the blind spots, the ego checks, and the quiet persistence it takes to keep going. Hosted by Jackanoid Paralope's Founder-CEO Nathaniel Kressen – an author, actor, musician, fine artist, and public speaker – this weekly show blends radically honest personal storytelling with practical insights on artist-entrepreneurship, creative leadership, and building community from the ground up. Theme song "Old Man's Custard" by Growl Honey [https://growlhoney.bandcamp.com/album/yonder-lies]. Company website for Jackanoid Paralope [https://www.jackanoidparalope.com/]. JOIN OUR SUBSTACK COMMUNITY [https://jackanoidparalope.substack.com/] Dispatches on creativity & entrepreneurship Advance looks at new releases Centralized feed for all show content Exclusive bonus content Ad hoc art and bespoke haikus Ask Me Anything's with show creators Discounts on merch Members-only events Early subscribers help us create jobs, expand our team, and produce more episodes and shows. Mentioned in this episode: Jackanoid Paralope Learn more about our podcasts at jackanoidparalope.com

The House That Nathaniel Built

A properly dimensioned clawfoot tub is non-negotiable. [{*}] That Old Trope is the living, breathing voice of a mission-driven media company in the making: the wins, the blind spots, the ego checks, and the quiet persistence it takes to keep going. Hosted by Jackanoid Paralope's Founder-CEO Nathaniel Kressen – an author, actor, musician, fine artist, and public speaker – this weekly show blends radically honest personal storytelling with practical insights on artist-entrepreneurship, creative leadership, and building community from the ground up. Theme song "Old Man's Custard" by Growl Honey [https://growlhoney.bandcamp.com/album/yonder-lies]. Company website for Jackanoid Paralope [https://www.jackanoidparalope.com/]. JOIN OUR SUBSTACK COMMUNITY [https://jackanoidparalope.substack.com/] Dispatches on creativity & entrepreneurship Advance looks at new releases Centralized feed for all show content Exclusive bonus content Ad hoc art and bespoke haikus Ask Me Anything's with show creators Discounts on merch Members-only events Early subscribers help us create jobs, expand our team, and produce more episodes and shows. Mentioned in this episode: Jackanoid Paralope Learn more about our podcasts at jackanoidparalope.com

HBD, Dahlia Cassandra

Place of birth: New York City; Strand Book Store's Rare Book Room [{*}] That Old Trope is the living, breathing voice of a mission-driven media company in the making: the wins, the blind spots, the ego checks, and the quiet persistence it takes to keep going. Hosted by Jackanoid Paralope's Founder-CEO Nathaniel Kressen – an author, actor, musician, fine artist, and public speaker – this weekly show blends radically honest personal storytelling with practical insights on artist-entrepreneurship, creative leadership, and building community from the ground up. Theme song "Old Man's Custard" by Growl Honey [https://growlhoney.bandcamp.com/album/yonder-lies]. Company website for Jackanoid Paralope [https://www.jackanoidparalope.com/]. JOIN OUR SUBSTACK COMMUNITY [https://jackanoidparalope.substack.com/] Dispatches on creativity & entrepreneurship Advance looks at new releases Centralized feed for all show content Exclusive bonus content Ad hoc art and bespoke haikus Ask Me Anything's with show creators Discounts on merch Members-only events Early subscribers help us create jobs, expand our team, and produce more episodes and shows. Mentioned in this episode: Jackanoid Paralope Learn more about our podcasts at jackanoidparalope.com Artist-Led premiere Artist-Led, the newest series show from Jacknoid Paralope, premieres June 1st and continues on Mondays through the month of June. Follow/Rate Artist-Led to help elevate this story about artists tackling systems change to promote community well-being.