The Spark File with Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien
Episodes
Makers: Lin-Manuel Miranda Part 1: Friday Night Meet Ups, The Laundry Room, and Making Space
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is Part 1 of Susan and Laura's chit chat with writer-performer-director Lin-Manuel Miranda. Whether taking 7 years to write Hamilton, or ...
Creativity Sparks AND Makers: Brundibar + The Mad King and Anthony Roth Costanzo: Live from the MET Opera
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, recorded live from the Metropolitan Opera, Susan and Laura each share opera-inspired sparks of creativity, The Mad King ...
Makers: Leslie Odom, Jr: The Lion, The Bear, and his Brand New Album, 'Mr'
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest bonus episode of The Spark File, Susan and Laura talk to Leslie Odom, Jr, on the eve of his new album launch. Leslie reflects on the lif...
Creativity Sparks: Spooky Sparks Special Episode: Aokigahara Forest + Mercedes McCambridge
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special spooky episode of The Spark File, Susan and Laura share Halloween inspired sparks from the dark side: the eerie calling of Aokigahara ...
Makers: Gavin Creel: Creative Sponges and Meaningful Relationships: Live from The Performing Arts Project
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, recorded LIVE at The Performing Arts Project, Susan and Laura talk with TONY Award winner Gavin Creel about making space for creativi...
Creativity Sparks: Lynne Cox + Patricia Douglas: Live from The Performing Arts Project
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode, recorded LIVE at The Performing Arts Project in North Carolina, Susan and Laura explore the sweeping inspiration of swim...
Makers: Celia Keenan-Bolger: Authenticity, bridge-building and winning the TONY Award
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #19 is brimming with sparks of creativity as Susan and Laura talk theater with TONY Award winner, Celia Keenan-Bolger. Celia shares her origin...
Creativity Sparks: What It Feels Like on the Inside + Lumber Jills
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of creativity sparks, Susan and Laura discuss their personal quests for authenticity and the dissonance felt when What it Feels...
Makers: Julianne Moore and Bart Freudlich Part 2: Because 60/40 was already taken
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part Two of Susan and Laura's conversation with Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore and filmmaker Bart Freundlich. These two award winning creatives ...
Creativity Sparks: John Kenley + The Unthought Known
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Spark File, Susan and Laura dish up two lively and thought-provoking sparks -- the legacy of the summer stock pioneer, legendary thea...
Makers: Julianne Moore and Bart Freudlich Part 1: Cooking Branzino and Diving In Head First
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Susan and Laura sit down with Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore (Still Alice, The Hunger Games, Far From Heaven, The Kids are All Right, After the ...
Creativity Sparks: The Full Sanpaku + @cheapoldhouses
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Susan and Laura serve up a load of creativity sparks this week examining Theranos, Elizabeth Holmes and the legacy of the full Sanpaku along with the ...
Makers: Rodney Evans: Vision Portraits, Liminal Space and Truth-telling
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's maker-sode, Susan and Laura talk with award-winning filmmaker Rodney Evans about his very personal documentary, Vision Portraits. Rodne...
Creativity Sparks: Golden Palace + Poet Mary Oliver
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this Creativity Sparks episode, co-hosts Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien discuss the original spark that inspired Susan to write the piece 'Golden...
Makers: Zachary Quinto Pt 2: Inspired Collaboration, Theater and Creative Aspirations
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part Two of a conversation between co-hosts Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien and actor, producer, creator Zachary Quinto. Get to know the thoughtful, ...
Creativity Sparks: Survivors of Larry Nassar + Reservoir Noir
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Spark File, Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien discuss a dark spark -- the legacy of Larry Nassar and the powerful, inspiring arm...
Makers: Zachary Quinto Pt 1: Uncertainty, Inspiration and Authenticity
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part One of a conversation between co-hosts Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien and prolific actor, producer, creator Zachary Quinto. Zach gives us the 4...
Creativity Sparks: Little House on the Prairie + Speak the Mokita
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien serve up some delicious creative sparks in the form of little-known controversies surrounding the beloved Li...
Makers: Sara Bareilles Part 1: Creative Risks, Songwriting and Broadway
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien talk to favorite songwriter, actor, producer, author and all around prolific creator, Sara Bareilles. Hear how Sara t...
Bonus: What is a Spark File and Why Every Creative Needs One
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien serve up the basics of The Spark File podcast -- what is a Spark File? What do you put in it? and why does e...
Makers: Sara Bareilles Pt 2: Anxiety and Inspirations
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second helping of creative conversation with master creator, Sara Bareilles. Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien dig in deeper to hear what i...
Creativity Sparks: Breaking Up with Tech + Free Solo
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Co-hosts Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien once again surprise each other with ideas and inspiration from their personal creative spark files. They exp...
Creativity Sparks: John Mulaney on Failure + Nine Enders
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien share two new sparks of inspiration from their creative spark files. John Mulaney's interview on You Made It Weird an...
Creativity Sparks: Hilma af Klint + The Diderot Effect
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Blackwell and Laura Camien reach into their personal Spark Files and share inspiration from artist Hilma af Klint, a woman whose other-worldly w...
Trailer: Creating The Spark File theme song
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot goes into writing a brief, catchy theme song. On the debut episode of The Spark File, Susan Blackwell + Laura Camien share the origin story of t...