Podcasts by The Pen, The Sword
Welcome to The Pen, The Sword, the podcast that explores the creative process and inspiration behind some of today's most talented artists. Join host Zach Valladon as he connects with amazing creatives from all walks of life, including writers, musicians, artists, and more. Each episode takes a deep dive into what drives these talented individuals to create, delving into their inspirations, their struggles, and their triumphs. Whether you're an aspiring artist looking for inspiration, or simply a lover of creativity and innovation, The Pen, The Sword is the podcast for you. Tune in for insightful conversations with some of the most fascinating and talented people in the world of art and creativity.
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# 27 - Andrea Von Kampen from 2021-06-23T16:00
Andrea Von Kampen is a songwriter and storyteller from Lincoln, NE. She signed with Fantasy Records earlier this year and will release her new album, "That Spell," on August 6th. You c...
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# 26 - Anthony Razo (Sweet Light) from 2021-03-10T18:00
Anthony Razo is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and sound engineer from Southern California. He’s releasing a brand new album under the moniker “Sweet Light” this Friday via all major strea...
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# 25 - Wayne Mullins from 2021-03-01T18:00
Wayne Mullins is the Founder and CEO of Ugly Mug Marketing (uglymugmarketing.com) -- he's also a helluva thinker. I enjoyed this conversation and thought it would be valuable to share the c...
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# 24 - Krathel from 2021-02-23T20:00
Krathel is a singer, producer and songwriter from Bakersfield, CA. He's the boy from Lamont. he went to school up in LA, and he's the reason I ain't got excuses to be doin' n...
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# 23 - John Arnett&Anthony Razo from 2021-02-09T21:00
This week got silly! John Arnett, one of my oldest friends and the amazing drummer of Welcome to Limerick sat down to drink some adult beverages with me and shoot the shit. Then, Anthony jumped ...
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# 22 - Patrick Fisher (GAMUT) from 2021-02-02T14:00
Patrick Fisher is a multitalented creative based in Ventura, CA. He's an old friend of mine, and we've played many a show together and done quite a bit of meditating and vegan munchie ...
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# 21 - Samantha Crain from 2020-09-06T15:00
Samantha Crain is a Choctaw singer, songwriter, poet, producer, and musician from Oklahoma. She is a two-time Native American Music Award Winner, and winner of an Indigenous Music Award. She&apo...
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# 20 - Paige Pappas from 2020-09-03T12:00
Paige Pappas is a photographer and visual artist based out of the Sacramento, CA area. She is a dear friend of mine and always manages to cheer me up! This is the first episode of TPTS that was ...
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# 19 - Chanta Darra Chuong from 2020-08-28T14:00
Chanta is a dear friend of mine, travel companion and the founding member of the CA instrumental outfit, inthebackground. He's a hilarious guy with an interesting mindset on creativity. Che...
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# 18 - John Arnett from 2020-08-17T20:00
John Arnett is the devilishly handsome drummer behind the kit for Welcome to Limerick, and the President and CEO of UV Productions Group. All around awesome guy -- we've been friends for 20...
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# 17 - Me, Myself&I (1) from 2020-08-09T22:00
The first solo pod in The Pen, The Sword.
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# 16 - Chase Kerby from 2020-05-15T13:00
Chase Kerby is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Oklahoma City, OK. He is preparing for the release of new music under the moniker "Hotel Nights" in just a few short w...
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# 15 - James McGough from 2020-05-14T17:00
James McGough is a playwright, bookseller and all around good human based out of Oklahoma City, OK. He's my favorite person to spend a Saturday morning with!
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# 14 - Clifford Jeffrey from 2020-05-11T22:00
Clifford Jeffrey is a multi-instrumentalist from southern California. He is currently the principal songwriter for Plan Your Escape. He's my best frenn, too!
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# 13 - Al Lovett from 2020-05-09T22:00
Al Lovett is a creative based out of Oklahoma City. We often chat about the universe and make art together, and it was real nice to catch up with her!
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# 12 - Jean-Luc Chamaa from 2020-05-02T20:00
Jean-Luc Chamaa is a software engineer, lyricist and generally amazing thinker based out of the Silicon Valley. This is probably my favorite conversation I've had to date!
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# 11 - Raye Robinson from 2020-04-20T13:00
Raye Robinson is a songwriter and creative based out of Hollywood, CA. She is a Lanikai Ukulele artist and current member of the Hopeless Records team.
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# 10 - Abhi the Nomad from 2020-04-18T10:00
Abhi the Nomad is a rapper, producer and creative currently based out of Austin, TX. You can stream his latest album MODERN TRASH on all major services. Vinyl is also available for pre-order! Hi...
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# 9 - AYISA&Caige Crampshee from 2020-04-17T15:00
AYISA is an enigmatic pop artist driven by the desire to create emotionally-driven and powerful encapsulations of feeling and experience. Join me as I talk with her and collaborator Caige Cramps...
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# 8 - Amber&Sean McCarthy (The Five07) from 2020-04-15T12:00
Sean & Amber McCarthy own The Five07 Coffee Bar and Eatery in Thousand Oaks, CA. They are two of the most driven and lovely people I've ever met in my life. Listen here for some ...
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# 7 - Mark Storer from 2020-04-13T17:00
Mark Storer is an educator, writer and journalist based out of Southern California -- he also has one of the most interesting minds on the planet. We talked writing, the impetus behind creating ...
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# 6 - Miss Not Ma'am (James Graham&Kelsey Schulte) from 2020-04-11T18:00
Miss Not Ma'am is an indie pop outfit from Los Angeles, CA comprised of the duo James Graham and Kelsey Schulte -- their debut single, "Sometimes I Miss You" is available for stre...
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# 5 - Adrian Corwin from 2020-04-09T19:00
Adrian Corwin is a standup comedian based out of Oklahoma City, OK. On this podcast, we just kinda shot the breeze!
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# 4 - Omar the Grateful from 2020-04-06T18:00
Omar the Grateful (Omar Lopez) is a podcaster, rapper, multi-instrumentalist, content producer and film scorer from Southern California. He and I chat about his favorite books, his daily routine...
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# 3 - Crazy Nate (Nathan Gordoni) from 2020-03-19T22:00
Crazy Nate is a standup comedian and all-around awesome person from Dallas, TX. He is currently based out of Oklahoma City, OK. We had a good chat about creativity and the end of the world as we...
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# 2 - Andrés from 2020-03-04T13:00
Andrés is a multi-instrumentalist and singer from Bakersfield, CA. You can visit his website and buy tickets for his upcoming tour with Strawberry Girls, Amarionette & Dwellings at www.brown...
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# 2 - Andrés from 2020-03-04T13:00
Andrés is a multi-instrumentalist and singer from Bakersfield, CA. You can visit his website and buy tickets for his upcoming tour with Strawberry Girls, Amarionette & Dwellings at www.brown...
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# 1 - Jon Mcmillan / Teflo Dollar from 2020-01-05T23:00
Teflo $" (pronounced Teflo Dollar) is a multifaceted American artist, songwriter, and producer -- he is also known in the Oklahoma City community as a successful stand up comedian. He was a...
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