67 Takes

In Episode 19 of 67 Takes, Sean and John move from Muhammad Ali and Neil Peart into a deeper conversation about truth, healing, poetry, and what really stays with us.

They talk about Ali’s spiritual perspective, Neil Peart’s evolution as a musician and writer, the power of a short poem to hit at the right moment, and the idea that real healing comes from within. From there, the conversation turns toward responsibility, criticism, re...

In Episode 18 of 67 Takes, Sean and John dig into some of the most emotionally loaded ideas they’ve touched so far: toxic positivity, forgiveness, closure, fear, and what it means to stop “feeding the ghost.”

The conversation starts with the question of whether it’s always healthy to forgive, and moves through grief, trauma, empathy, survival, and the strange way endings can become beginnings. Along the way, they talk about spiritua...

In Episode 17 of 67 Takes, Sean and John start with a simple question about punctuality and wind up somewhere much deeper.

We talk about Van Neistat’s “Your Tardy Friends Suck,” why being on time can feel like a form of respect, and how keeping your word connects to trust, community, and the way people live together. From there, the conversation drifts into art that takes years to understand, the things we love once and never revisi...

In Episode 16 of 67 Takes, John and Sean bounce from a multi-day power outage during the “Blizzard of ’26” into big questions about art, taste, and meaning.

We talk about:
Surviving without power and how challenge creates perspective,
Nihilism, morality, and why we use “labels” in art,
Consistency as a creator (and as an audience),
Music that grows on you over decades,
Van Gogh vs. Dalí, popularity vs. legacy,
And the question at the cent...

In Episode 15 of 67 Takes, Sean and John wander (as usual) through nostalgia, technology, perception, and the strange contradictions of modern life.

Are people more honest today — or just more public?
Does comfort quietly destroy ambition?
Why do we secretly dislike the very conveniences we depend on?

The conversation drifts from classic films and music memories to cell phones, personal boundaries, bullying, and the ways nostalgia resh...

In this spinoff from Episode 15 of 67 Takes, John and Sean dive into Apocalypse Now — not just as a war film, but as a story about internal war, corruption, manipulation, and the dark contradictions in human nature.

We talk iconic lines (“Charlie don’t surf”), the film’s surreal beauty, the moral insanity underneath it, and why the journey up the river feels like a metaphor for something deeper. We also touch on Heart of Darkness, t...

In this episode, Sean and John engage in a deep and humorous conversation about the meaning of life, exploring themes such as family, friendship, nature, and the impact of art and sound. They discuss the challenges of parenting in the digital age, the beauty found in everyday life, and the importance of connection and interaction. The conversation also touches on personal growth, the complexities of relationships, and reflections o...

In this video, we dive deep into the complexities of cancel culture, freedom of speech, and the role of media in shaping public opinion. From the controversial cancellation of public figures like Roseanne to the rise of social media censorship, the conversation touches on current events and the fine line between freedom of expression and accountability. We also discuss the role of art and whether it’s necessary for society even whe...

In this casual, wide-ranging conversation, we explore everything from Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series and the legend of Tannhäuser to AI’s influence on creativity and the moral complexities of the death penalty. Along the way, we touch on:

Writing a novel inspired by myth and modern storytelling
Favorite authors and the spark they bring to our own creativity
Minecraft and imaginative play with kids
How AI and technology impact art, mus...

Join us for a deep and humorous conversation between two friends from different generations, Gen X and Millennials. In this podcast-style episode, we explore everything from the power of naps to existential crises, the impact of childhood experiences, and even a lighthearted moment about the concept of invisibility potions. We touch on cultural shifts, the rise of hip-hop, generational differences in dealing with life challenges, a...

Join us in this raw, unfiltered conversation as we dive deep into the influences that shape our creative and personal lives. From music legends like ACDC and The Beatles to thought-provoking movies like Blade Runner, we explore how these iconic pieces of art and culture have impacted our thinking, music, and creativity. We also discuss personal experiences with family, school, and friendships that leave lasting impressions. Tune in...

Sean and John reconnect to talk creativity, music, and what it takes to keep making art—even when life gets heavy.

We dive into:

Why The Beatles still feel like “magic” (and what made them so unique)

Ringo’s underrated drumming and the artistry of playing the right thing

Analog vs digital sound: quality vs convenience

Writing originals vs doing covers (and changing lyrics with today’s lens)

Anger, heartbreak, therapy, and turning pain in...

A wide-ranging conversation on what art is—starting with Van Neistat and Leo Tolstoy’s idea that art is the successful transmission of emotion. We explore the pull of details vs. emotional impact, why some art demands discipline to engage (War and Peace vibes), and why truly great stories make us want to rewatch and reread.

Along the way we touch Dostoevsky, Kafka (Metamorphosis), Woody Allen, Breaking Bad (Vince Gilligan), “fast fo...