Not Just A Guy
Why be just *a* guy when you could be "THE Guy"? This is the central question of NOT JUST A GUY, THE show about, by, and for struggling storytellers. Host Garrett Briones, a struggling storyteller in his own right, dives into the ups and downs of trying to make it as a hungry creative in the modern landscape and the toll that can take on your wellbeing. Joined by co-host and editor extraordinaire, Emily Cunningham, the podcast looks to crack the code on what it means to "make it" and hone in on why we put up with the struggles to tell our stories.
Episodes
Rejections: we all know the feeling of them too well. Resumes: many of us have had to make them time and time again. How do the two go hand in hand? And how do we not let either of them define us? "THE Guy" Garrett and Emily talk about jobs they were sure they had (but didn't end up getting), ways to show who you are beyond a piece of paper with your accomplishments, and not defining your self worth on whether someone cho...
If you're hoping to be a filmmaker, is it worth going to film school? Garrett and Emily, film school graduates, discuss networking, opportunities provided by school, the value of a film degree, and what they would tell someone at this point in time if they aspire to become a filmmaker and are contemplating going to film school.
Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram
Theme: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia...
Now joined by not just a co-host, but "THE Co-host" Emily Cunningham, "THE GUY" Garrett Briones discusses with his partner being creative outside the confines of Hollywood. What other avenues are there to express one's creative side? Plus, a look at recent films "Sinners" and "Thunderbolts*" and what makes them stories that have been inspirations in a very harsh time as a storyteller.
Editor extraordinaire Emily Cunningham returns to NJAG to talk entertainment marketing, her editing career path, working remotely, getting engaged, being in a relationship with a fellow storyteller, and the similarities between editing and gaming.
Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram
Theme: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia)
Video Pod: Not Just A Guy on YouTube
Being subservient to the algorithm sucks. It especially sucks when art & creativity are stifled by these numbers that determine what is and isn't seen. This week on NJAG, "THE Guy" tackles how we can approach trying to tell our stories in a time when it feels like you have to play ball or not be allowed to play at all.
As creators with busy lives, we need to make time...to make time! Join "THE Guy" as he discusses finding pockets of time to get your creative work in and be creative even when in situations where your focus is on other work. And don't worry, Garrett will practice what he preaches in an episode that spans two different points in the day!
Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram
Substack: Bachelor Class
When is it time to put down your creative works and take a break? More often then you think! Let "THE Guy" talk atcha and explain why it's important to keep a healthy distance between you and your projects and find time to do nothing!
Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram
Substack: Bachelor Class
Theme: "Attitude" by Steven Anthony Cruz (CruzCastMedia)
Video Pod: Not Just A Guy on YouTube
What do you do when you're struggling to tell your stories while lost in the sea that is life? Find a creative buoy, of course! What is a creative buoy you might ask? Well, let "THE Guy" talk atcha and find out!
Bachelor Class x Geekscape Video: Before "Born Again": Daredevil in the MCU (So Far)
Socials: @notjustaguypod on Instagram
Substack: Bachelor Class
This week on NOT JUST A GUY, "THE Guy" looks at the balance between the jobs we work to keep the lights on vs the cretive pursuits that fulfill us as storytellers. How can we strike a balance between the two? Can the real jobs contribute to the stories we tell? And when is it time to put up and shut up?
Theme: Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
BEWARE HARSH AUDIO! ("THE Guy" is working on it)
This week on NOT JUST A GUY, "THE Guy" returns to the car and looks at what it means to be comfortable in life. What's the line between comfort and complacency? How can we fit in our creative endeavors into our busy schedule? And what steps can we take to keep getting better every day? Garrett gives his thoughts!
Theme: Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
Edited by Emi...
[BEWARE LESS CRISP AUDIO!]
Recorded on the way the second shift work of the day, "THE Guy" gives a look at where his mind amid work and creative endeavors. How do we find a balance between creative work and the work that pays the bills? What keeps us storytellers going when the dream feels so far away? And when is the time to give yourself a break? All this and some on the road commentary await in a brand new NOT JUST A G...
This is week is all about audio dramas! "THE Guy" details how he started writing in the medium and shares his evolving process as he brings his to life. Come for the tips, stay for Garrett's explanation on why he's fallen in love with this type of storytelling!
Theme: Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
Do you sometimes struggle with TOO many ideas? Are you pulled in a hundred different creative directions? Host Garrett Briones looks at what to do when you're overwhelmed with your ideas and have no idea what your next step should be. Strategies, anecdotes, and struggles! All these and more in new episode of NOT JUST A GUY!
Theme: Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
Continuing his look at mental health as a storyteller, "THE Guy" Garrett Briones dives into why we compare our creative careers to others and ways that we can go easier on ourselves as we go through our own individual journeys.
Theme: Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
This month is all about looking at mental health as a storyteller and this week, Garrett is looking at burnout of every kind. Is there a way we can prevent or learnt to deal with burnout? That's what "THE Guy" seeks to find out. Mental burnout, physical burnout, financial burnout, productive burnout; Garrett dives into it all and shares how he ran the gamut in 2023.
Theme: Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
For the final episode of the year, Garrett reminisces on the creative hurdles he faced, why he feels we al need to cut ourselves more slack, his plans for 2024, and more.
Theme: Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
Garrett is joined by miniature artist, grip, gaffer, and cinematographer Chris Hall to discuss Bakersfield, CA, working on MANY student films, and trying to find a healthy work/life balance. In addition, after pulling a "Garot Card' in the last episode, Campbell Russell-Troutman returns to join the conversation and give additional insights.
Theme: Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
Writer & artist Campbell Russell-Troutman joins the show to talk film school projects, friendships, what he thinks making it is, D&D, and stroking your own ego. Plus, the first pull of a card from the "Garot Deck"!
Theme: Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
Ken Napzok, a storyteller across a litany of mediums & a personal inspiration of "THE Guy" joins the show to talk a little bit of everything. Garrett and Ken discuss Ken's beginnings in broadcast, how he entered the wild world of pro wrestling, the presence of Star Wars in their lives, and why it's important to remember the "why" of the stories we love. An insightful episode awaits you!
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