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NJAG is the home of podcasts hosted by filmmaker/storyteller "THE Guy" Garrett Briones. With his shows, Garrett aims to shed light on the struggles that shape the storytellers of the past and present as well as talk about the art that comes from those experiences. Through his conversations and musings, the goal is show everyone that "not just a guy" brings their dreams to life, but being part of something more does.
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This week on NOT JUST A GUY, "THE Guy" looks at the balance between the jobs we work to keep the lights on vs the cretive pursuits that fulfill us as storytellers. How can we strike a balance between the two? Can the real jobs contribute to the stories we tell? And when is it time to put up and shut up? Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod…
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BEWARE HARSH AUDIO! ("THE Guy" is working on it) This week on NOT JUST A GUY, "THE Guy" returns to the car and looks at what it means to be comfortable in life. What's the line between comfort and complacency? How can we fit in our creative endeavors into our busy schedule? And what steps can we take to keep getting better every day? Garrett gives …
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[BEWARE LESS CRISP AUDIO!] Recorded on the way the second shift work of the day, "THE Guy" gives a look at where his mind amid work and creative endeavors. How do we find a balance between creative work and the work that pays the bills? What keeps us storytellers going when the dream feels so far away? And when is the time to give yourself a break?…
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This is week is all about audio dramas! "THE Guy" details how he started writing in the medium and shares his evolving process as he brings his to life. Come for the tips, stay for Garrett's explanation on why he's fallen in love with this type of storytelling! Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
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Do you sometimes struggle with TOO many ideas? Are you pulled in a hundred different creative directions? Host Garrett Briones looks at what to do when you're overwhelmed with your ideas and have no idea what your next step should be. Strategies, anecdotes, and struggles! All these and more in new episode of NOT JUST A GUY! Theme:Take the Lead by K…
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Continuing his look at mental health as a storyteller, "THE Guy" Garrett Briones dives into why we compare our creative careers to others and ways that we can go easier on ourselves as we go through our own individual journeys. Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
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This month is all about looking at mental health as a storyteller and this week, Garrett is looking at burnout of every kind. Is there a way we can prevent or learnt to deal with burnout? That's what "THE Guy" seeks to find out. Mental burnout, physical burnout, financial burnout, productive burnout; Garrett dives into it all and shares how he ran …
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For the final episode of the year, Garrett reminisces on the creative hurdles he faced, why he feels we al need to cut ourselves more slack, his plans for 2024, and more. Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
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Student Films & Work/Life Balance w/ Chris Hall (ft. Campbell Russell-Troutman)
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Garrett is joined by miniature artist, grip, gaffer, and cinematographer Chris Hall to discuss Bakersfield, CA, working on MANY student films, and trying to find a healthy work/life balance. In addition, after pulling a "Garot Card' in the last episode, Campbell Russell-Troutman returns to join the conversation and give additional insights. Theme:T…
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"Stroke the Ego" w/ Campbell Russell-Troutman
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Writer & artist Campbell Russell-Troutman joins the show to talk film school projects, friendships, what he thinks making it is, D&D, and stroking your own ego. Plus, the first pull of a card from the "Garot Deck"! Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
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"Art is How I Talk to the World" w/ Ken Napzok
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Ken Napzok, a storyteller across a litany of mediums & a personal inspiration of "THE Guy" joins the show to talk a little bit of everything. Garrett and Ken discuss Ken's beginnings in broadcast, how he entered the wild world of pro wrestling, the presence of Star Wars in their lives, and why it's important to remember the "why" of the stories we …
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The talented duo that makes up "Sad Girl Cinemas", Kaitlyn Scardino & Valaniece, stop by to talk with "THE Guy" about the process of making a music video, how they combine inspirations with their own styles, balancing work life with their social life, what it takes to be a "sad girl", and so much more! Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod…
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Evolving from Your Past Self & Not Confining Your Art w/ Nala Clophus
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Actor/Script Supervisor/Musician Nala Clophus talks with "THE Guy" about their time in film school, evolving from your past self, not letting your art be confined to any one medium, cats, and what a good support means for a struggling storyteller. Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
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"It's F*@%ing Art!" w/ Felix Malms
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Learned director Felix Malms joins the show to discuss moving to the U.S. from Germany to pursue film, making his thesis during the height of a pandemic, and what its like working at a film school while still a student. He and Garrett also talk about Felix's background in television as well as reminiscing about their shared college experience. All …
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This week, Garrett talks about, well, whatever comes to mind. Join "THE Guy" as he discusses feelings of FOMO, getting his audio drama off the ground, being human, and so much more! Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
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Garrett talks about the who, what, where, why, when, and how of his decision to pursue his life as a storyteller. Who inspires him? What does he want to do with his stories? Why does he put up with the struggles? These questions and more answered in this week's episode! Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod…
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On this week's "Not Just A Guy", Garrett is joined by his girlfriend and editor extraordinaire Emily Cunningham. The two discuss the ins and outs of editing, the pros and cons of going to film school, and the definitive ranking of some of the most popular dinosaurs in history! Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod…
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Garrett is joined by his best friend, Roberto Lara, to discuss his Army history, affirmations, high school, Lara's wrestling Mount Rushmore, and so much more! (THE Guy Note: Episode was recorded on a small microphone plugged into an iPhone, so it's not up to the usual audio standard) Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod…
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Garrett discusses the ongoing WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes and why this is such an important time. Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod
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This week on NJAG, Garrett discusses the difficulties of trying to tell your stories amidst unemployment and trying to land a steady gig. Then he discuss the ongoing strikes and why AI will never replace the authenticity and heart of writers. A whole lot to unpack and a few tangents to enjoy along the way! Theme:Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod…
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Filmmaker & struggling storyteller "THE guy" Garrett Briones is on a mission to chart his journey as well as the journeys of other storytellers. In this inaugural episode, Garrett sets the stage for the show & tells his own story so far. From his small town origin to the trials of being a film student during the height of the pandemic and even what…
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