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Adam Eaton is a Rochester, NY-based fine art photographer known for his Black Is Beautiful project, which launched as a photo exhibition in 2023 and a book in 2026. His work focuses on capturing the beauty, diversity, and strength of the local Black community, challenging traditional beauty standards through portraiture. Malcolm and Adam recently connected to discuss how creativity affects his work and personal life.

Topics include; Ansel Adams, Black Women Photographers, The Chatterbox Club, Mark Clennon, Geva Theatre, Cocoa Rae David, DeCarlis Madison, Jehovah's Witnesses, Courtney Malcolm, Gordon Parks, Penfield High School, Vernon Reid, Quintera Robinson, The Rochester Artist Collaborative, Wicked Squid Studios and Stevie Wonder.

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adameaton.com

*Recorded by phone February 2026 between Rochester, NY and Palmdale, CA.

**Stay tuned after the interview to hear Adam sing "Stand Up for Love" Destiny's Child.

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Drummer and educator John Mader, known often for his drumming on such hit musicals as Book of Mormon, Rent, Wicked, Mamma Mia!, The Lion King, and Hamilton, discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life.

Topics include; Count Basie, Jeff Berlin, Gregg Bissonette, Ray Charles, Ryan Downe, Pee Wee Ellis, Peter Erskine, Gregg Field, John Fogerty, Andrés Forero, Maynard Ferguson, Jude Gold, Stu Hamm, Woody Herman, Steve Jordan, Will Kennedy, Alex Lacamoire, Bill Nawrocki, Maceo Parker, Buddy Rich, Billy Sheehan, Chad Wackerman, Supertramp, Carl Verheyen, Fred Wesley, The Who, Akai S900, Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Dixon drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and brushes, The Sims Hot Date, Sunset Sound Recorders, vinyl couch drumming...and how he and his wife Wendy miraculously survived and then rebuilt their home life after tragic losses due to the Eaton Fire (January 2025).

*Recorded January 2026 in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA.

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Producer, engineer, musician and musical director Mark Plati, known often for his work with David Bowie and Prince, discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life.

Topics include; Zachary Alford, Arthur Baker, Kim Basinger, Sterling Campbell, Brian Delaney, Gail Ann Dorsey, William Ellington, Mike Garson, Reeves Gabrels, Philip Glass, Gerry Leonard, Pete Levin, Tony Levin, David Lynch, Arif Mardin, Jerry Marotta, Thomas Merton, Axell Red, Chris Seefried, Earl Slick, Talking Heads, David Torn, Stanley Turrentine, Junior Vasquez, Lenny White, The Akai S900, The Cutting Room, Dreamland Studios, Electric Lady Studios, Emulator 2, Eventide H949, geek speak, The Hit Factoty, Killer Star, Ladybugs, Legos, Publison Infernal Machine IM90, ring modulator, Roland SBX-80, Stylophone, spreading fairy dust on top of the engine...and who makes the best espresso on planet Earth!

*Recorded January 2026 in on the phone between NYC and Palmdale, CA.

**Mark Plati photo by Tony Levin.

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Mark-Plati.com

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Educator, writer and reader Adam Myman discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life.

Topics include; George Lucas, David Streight, John Ritter, Henry Winkler, Ralph Fletcher, Project Based Learning, Larchmont Charter Schools, Costen Foundation, Edutopia, education, calming jars, yoga, council, joy writing, dyslexia, epilepsy and The Magical Adventures of Brian Leonard!

*Recorded January 2026 in Woodland Hills, CA.

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www.edutopia.org

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Robert C. Guy discusses how creativity affects his work, personal life and spirituality. Robert is a well-known bass vocalist, songwriter, and engineer associated with the prominent contemporary Christian vocal group Acappella, celebrated for his powerful voice on spirituals and praise songs, contributing to albums like Spirituals, and is recognized by fans for his moving performances, including his interpretation of "I'm At Your Mercy."

Topics include; Stevie Wonder, Africa, California, Nagasaki, Japan, Texas, international travel, acappella music, education, faith and voice-over work.

*Stay tuned after the episode to hear Robert sing "I'm at Your Mercy" with Acappella.

Recorded December 2025 on the phone between Midlothian, Texas and Palmdale, California.

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World renown vocal coaches, Seth (95 years old!) and Margareta Riggs, discuss how creativity affects their collaborative work and personal life.

Topics include; ABBA, Afghan, Avenge Sevenfold, Ray Charles, Van Cliburn American, Michael Jackson, Shirley MacLaine, Ethel Merman, Ozzy Osborne, Prince, Frank Sinatra, Dira Sugandi, Mel Torme, Brian Wilson, and Stevie Wonder.

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www.riggsvocalstudio.com

*Recorded December 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.

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18-year-old composer, guitarist and singer Ethan Morrow discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Heavy emphasis on extreme metal, classical music and music theory!

Topics include; Xanthochroid, Meshuggah, Steve Terreberry, DragonForce, Blast beats, guitar shredding, Drowning Pool, Insomnium, Dimmu Borgir, Mastodon, Secundal tone clusters, Stephen Nachmanovitch, Fear Factory, Eric Whitacre, Henry Rollins, Bionicals, Note Flight, the downside of cheap microphone stands, Legends of Hollywood Tours, dumb pedagogy, Ethan's beef with notation software developers and why he thinks saying stupid stuff is a lot worse than wearing stupid stuff.

Recorded December 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.

*Stay tuned after the episode to hear "Forest of Sorrow" by Ethan's band, Silvanth!

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CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org.

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Drum Workshop DWe Brand Manager Mike Sutton discusses how creativity affects his work and personal life. Heavy emphasis on electronic drumming.

Topics include; *DWe, Drum Workshop, electronic/acoustic hyrbrid drum sets, Roland, music technology...and everything you ever wanted to know about the infamous Monocle-Wearing Taco-Tasting Group!

*DWe™ introduces the first-ever acoustic and electronic convertible drum set with wireless technology. Blending authentic DW shells with innovative electronics, DWe is DW, Electrified. DWe can be played as a Pure Maple™ acoustic drum set, or as a wireless electronic kit.

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linkedin.com/in/mike-sutton-9970162b

Recorded on the phone between at Maestro Machinations Studio in Palmdale, CA and Huntington Beach, CA. Featuring Mike playing the DWe hybrid kit after the episode.

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CREATIVITY IS THE CURE is a podcast about how creativity influences people in their daily lives and work. In each episode, Malcolm Moore interviews fascinating people of diverse ages, cultures, spiritualities, and professions. For more info, go to www.creativityisthecure.org.