The Experience: Conversations with Creatives

Filmmakers Kaleb and Kyler Cook on Landing a Deal with Angel Studios

Filmmakers Kaleb and Kyler Cook of Twinbolt Media talk about making their debut feature film Just One More, raising money to fund the project, navigating the realities of independent filmmaking, and landing a distribution deal with Angel Studios. Check out Twinbolt Media's work: Twinbolt Media Website [https://twinboltmedia.com/] Twinbolt Media on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@twinboltmedia] Twinbolt Media on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cook_brothers_twinbolt/] Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/clinthall] Clint Hall on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AuthorClintHall] You can also find me at clinthall.com [https://www.clinthall.com/] Preorder my upcoming book, Worlds Collide, now! [https://amzn.to/3Ly83oF] Host: Clint Hall Guest: Kaleb and Kyler Cook (Twinbolt Media) Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner

Indie Publishing, Podcasting, and Making the Best Use of Your Time with Karyne Norton

Author and podcaster Karyne Norton talks about her journey from nursing to writing epic fantasy and sci-fi, writing multiple novels before publishing her first book, navigating the traditional vs. indie publishing decision, and why learning to make the best use of your time is essential for a creative career. Check out Karyne's work: Karyne Norton's Website [https://karynenorton.com/] Karyne Norton on Amazon [https://amazon.com/author/karynenorton] Finding Fantasy Reads Podcast [https://findingfantasyreads.com/] Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/clinthall] Clint Hall on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AuthorClintHall] You can also find me at clinthall.com [https://www.clinthall.com/] Host: Clint Hall Guest: Karyne Norton Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner

The Art of Voice Acting with Cricket Michel

Voice actor and artist Cricket Michel talks about their unexpected path from comic art to voice acting, the serendipity that led to mentorship at Dragon Con (involving fruit snacks and an unmarked van), navigating instability and self-doubt, the realities of networking without desperation, and why imagination and authentic connection matter more than hustle in building a lasting creative career. Check out Cricket's work: cricketmichel.com [https://cricketmichel.com/] Bad Carrot Studios (Art & Illustration) [https://badcarrotstudios.com/] YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/@LoveBugTarot-co8my] Follow Cricket Michel: Cricket Michel on BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/cricketvoice.bsky.social] @CricketsVoice on TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@crickets.voice?_r=1&_t=ZT-93fmADmIk4D] Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/clinthall] Clint Hall on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AuthorClintHall] You can also find me at clinthall.com [https://www.clinthall.com/] Preorder Worlds Collide now [https://amzn.to/3Ly83oF] Host: Clint Hall Guest: Cricket Michel Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner

Jeffrey Nix on Writing With Intention and Sustainable Creativity

Fantasy author Jeffrey Nix talks about writing and reading with intention, rational and trope-aware storytelling, publishing fiction online, inviting readers into the creative process, avoiding burnout, and building sustainable creative habits over the long term. Read Jeffrey's work: Read Alias & Apocalypses for free on Royal Road [https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/113100/alias-apocalypses] Short fiction: Spectral Supper and other stories [https://www.jeffreynix.com/stories] Support Jeffrey Nix: Jeffrey Nix on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/JeffreyNixWriting] Follow Jeffrey Nix: JeffreyNix.com [https://www.jeffreynix.com/] Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/clinthall] Clint Hall on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AuthorClintHall] You can also find me at clinthall.com [https://www.clinthall.com/] Host: Clint Hall Guest: Jeffrey Nix Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner

James R. Hannibal on Creating With Eternal Purpose

Author and former Air Force pilot James R. Hannibal talks about his journey from military aviation to bestselling thriller fiction, navigating synesthesia and creativity, the realities of secular publishing, the high personal cost of holding firm to Christian convictions, and why he ultimately shifted his focus to faith-driven storytelling and discipleship through projects like Light Raiders and Courser Media. Check out James's work: Light Raiders [https://www.lightraiders.com/] James R. Hannibal on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-R.-Hannibal/author/B003NY8YA8?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=390fa47d-48a0-4a17-a79e-28671adf76c9] Courser Media [https://coursermedia.com/] Follow James R. Hannibal: James R. Hannibal on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jamesrhannibal/?hl=en] James R. Hannibal on X [https://x.com/jamesrhannibal] Follow Clint Hall: Clint Hall on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/clinthall] Clint Hall on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/AuthorClintHall] You can also find me at clinthall.com [https://www.clinthall.com/] Host: Clint Hall Guest: James R. Hannibal Producer: Clint Hall Music: Milton Gardner