Serial podcaster Jesse Jackson hosts shows on topics from Doctor Who to Babylon 5 to John Hiatt to Bruce Springsteen. I met Jesse when I appeared on his show, Set Lusting Bruce, where instead of Springsteen, I talked about my deep affection for the Norwegian band a-Ha. I wanted to hear about Jesse’s creative adventures in both fandom and podcasting, and we talk about why you should stop thinking about trying something new and just do it, what we’ve learned from our podcast experiences, and why everyone has a story that deserves to be heard. And there might be a little dishing about Doctor Who in the mix, too.
Episode breakdown:
06:54 Reading as a safe place, friendship, discovery, transition to e-books.
14:07 Nostalgia for old Doctor Who novel experiences.
16:07 All access streaming vs. the element of surprise.
24:39 Jesse’s podcast explores music and creativity, over 1000 episodes.
26:23 Embrace starting something new, let it unfold.
32:51 Prepping podcast guests.
38:21 2015 film "Springsteen and I" inspired Jesse’s podcast.
44:00 Jesse encourages listeners to hear Sarah Gregory’s story.
51:27 Ups and downs of responding to feedback.
57:14 Trying new things is okay, even if difficult.
01:01:28 Follow your own creative voice, seek feedback.
01:08:25 Podcasting Doctor Who.
Check out the full show notes at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack.
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Want more? Here are some handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in music and Doctor Who.
Stick with It with Patrick Lombardi
Creative Pep Talk #53: Do It Now
Nothing Is Wasted with Michael McLaughlin
Creative Pep Talk #52: Do It Badly
Believing in Yourself with Matt Leyshon
Creative Pep Talk #51: Personas
”Impro” with Nina Hart
Creative Pep Talk #50 (!!): Give Yourself Credit
Sound and Voice with Jodi Krangle
Creative Pep Talk #49: Rethink Normal
”Miami Vice” in Fact and Fiction with Michael Hearns
Creative Pep Talk #48: Resolutions
Art and Politics with Maria James-Thiaw
Creative Pep Talk #47: Worthy Rivals
Replay: Portraits of Peace with John Noltner
Creative Pep Talk #46: Find Your People
Encouragement Through Song with Lowry Olafson
Replay: Creative Pep Talk #18: Ask
Replay: No What Ifs with Jon Davey
Creative Pep Talk #45: Wild
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