INTERVIEWS
In addition to telling make-believe stories, J.C. has a passion for nonfiction storytelling. A former newspaper and magazine writer, J.C. enjoys interviewing creative professionals and entrepreneurs.
J.C. has interviewed dozens of "ultracreatives" since 2006. Here are some noteworthy conversations he's had over the years. You may manually download the episodes by right-clicking the episode names and saving the linked files.
7TH SON HIATUSCAST (2007)
These episodes were published between the podcast release of 7th Son: Deceit and 7th Son: Destruction.
7th Son HiatusCast #2: Filmmaker Jerome Olivier — May 16, 2007
7th Son HiatusCast #3: Author Michael Stackpole — June 14, 2007
ULTRACREATIVES INTERVIEW SERIES (2008)
In 2008, J.C. launched “UltraCreatives,” a series in which he interviewed entrepreneurs, filmmakers, entertainers and novelists. In-depth but casual, these conversations explore the creative spirit in all its forms. While this podcast is currently on hiatus, there are more than 20 interviews to enjoy. UltraCreatives received a Podcast Peer award for best Arts & Entertainment programming.
UltraCreatives Interview #1: Director Patrick Lussier and editor Matt Venne — January 14, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #2: Author & screenwriter Matt Wallace - January 22, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #3: Entrepreneur Jeff Pulver - February 5, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #4: Author Mur Lafferty - February 12, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #5: Entrepreneur Jason Calacanis — February 21, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #6: Author Seth Harwood — February 27, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #7: Entrepreneur Guy Kawasaki — March 19, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #8: Author Scott Sigler — March 27, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #9: Author Chris Brogan — March 31, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #10: Writer & artist Jared Axelrod — April 16, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #11: Author Mark Jeffrey — April 16, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #12: Author & activist Cory Doctorow — May 4, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #13: Writer & programmer Chris Miller — June 8, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #14: Writer & artist J.R. Blackwell — June 29, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #15: Writer & musician Matthew Wayne Selznick — July 1, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #16: Authors Tee Morris & Philippa Ballantine — July 28, 2008
Ultracreatives Interview #17: Author Mur Lafferty — August 19, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #18: Douglas Sarine and the “Ask A Ninja” Ninja — September 18, 2008
UltraCreatives Interview #19: Kent Nichols of “Ask A Ninja” — September 20, 2008
HEY, EVERYBODY! INTERVIEWS (2009)
J.C. continued to chat with fascinating creators after the conclusion of his UltraCreatives series, often incorporating updates on the progress of his print novel releases into the episodes. What began as an "author update" series eventually shifted into an interview-exclusive format. J.C. now chats with influential transmedia creators on StoryForward.
Hey, Everybody #5: Author Seth Harwood — May 12, 2009
Hey, Everybody #6: Writer & musician Matthew Wayne Selznick — May 15, 2009
Hey, Everybody #7: Reading of "Reality as It Is Today" — May 18, 2009
Hey, Everybody #8: Author Mur Lafferty — May 20, 2009
Hey, Everybody #10: Filmmaker Michael Bekemeyer — June 5, 2009
Hey, Everybody #14: Author Jeremy Robinson — June 25, 2009
Hey, Everybody #18: Author Phil Rossi — July 2, 2009
Hey, Everybody #19: Entrepreneur Thomas A. Freese — July 20, 2009
Hey, Everybody #20: Author & speaker C.C. Chapman — July 23, 2009
Hey, Everybody #24: Author Chris Brogan — August 24, 2009
Interview: Author and journalist Rebecca Keegan — January 4, 2010
Interview: Publishing mavens Ami Greko and Pablo Defendini — February 6, 2010
Interview: Chris Hanel, storyteller and filmmaker — February 20, 2010
Interview: Authors and comedians Keith and the Girl — February 26, 2010
Interview: Author Seth Harwood — May 4, 2010
Interview: Journalist Jim McLauchlin — October 26, 2010
Interview: Filmmaker Michael Bekemeyer — December 1, 2010
Interview: Author and speaker C.C. Chapman — December 2, 2010
Interview: Author and composer Alex White — December 11, 2010
Interview: Writer and producer Christof Laputka — December 13, 2010
Interview: Editors and publishers Scott Roche and Zachary Ricks — January 13, 2011
Interview: Transmedia writer and game designer Andrea Phillips — April 14, 2011
Interview: Producer Mike Knowlton — June 9, 2011
Interview: Transmedia storyteller and game designer Jim Babb — May 18, 2011
Interview: Author, screenwriter and game designer Chuck Wendig — October 8, 2011
Interview: Musician and storyteller Thomas Dolby — January 16, 2012