The Channel Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:01 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619810 en-us © 2026 The Channel yes 32d7d43f-5274-5be8-9104-50b865e61159 Maia Taub episodic true I created this podcast so that I could talk with artists about their creative process, where they find and how they access their creativity.

I'm particularly interested in the idea of channeling and how the artist becomes a vessel through which their ideas are channeled. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Maia Taub https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pnaqgi0i69e829xfmi42xc0wb999?.jpg The Channel https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619810 The Channel-Episode 4-Freestyle Love Supreme with Anthony Veneziale The Channel-Episode 4-Freestyle Love Supreme with Anthony Veneziale What a delight it was to sit down with Anthony Veneziale (Two-Touch) in his lovely recording studio in San Francisco to discuss all things improv, channeling, sports, music, art and what inspires him to do what he does.

Early on in this episode, it occurred to me, somewhat unexpectedly, that improv is actually one of the purest forms of channeling!

Anthony is the conceiver and co-founder of Freestyle Love Supreme, for which he won a Tony Award and was nominated for a Grammy.  

Anthony is also the co-founder and CEO of Freestyle Plus, a training and game developer that has built the world's first improv-inspired, science-backed, AI-powered gaming portal.  

He's the designer of a UCSF brain research trial on the positive effects of improv thinking along with Dr. Charles Lim. 


]]> What a delight it was to sit down with Anthony Veneziale (Two-Touch) in his lovely recording studio in San Francisco to discuss all things improv, channeling, sports, music, art and what inspires him to do what he does.

Early on in this episode, it occurred to me, somewhat unexpectedly, that improv is actually one of the purest forms of channeling!

Anthony is the conceiver and co-founder of Freestyle Love Supreme, for which he won a Tony Award and was nominated for a Grammy.  

Anthony is also the co-founder and CEO of Freestyle Plus, a training and game developer that has built the world's first improv-inspired, science-backed, AI-powered gaming portal.  

He's the designer of a UCSF brain research trial on the positive effects of improv thinking along with Dr. Charles Lim. 


]]> Maia Taub Buzzsprout-19494524 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 4984 1 4 full false The Channel - Episode 3 - Bright Light Small City with Johanna Butterworth The Channel - Episode 3 - Bright Light Small City with Johanna Butterworth In this episode I sit down with Johanna Butterworth, BFA. https://www.instagram.com/joeybutterworth/?hl=en

Johanna is a beautiful (inside and out) bright light who exudes warmth, humor, lightness, grace and joy! A true delight to spend time with. You can find her teaching yoga in and around San Francisco or on Ocean Beach frolicking with friends. 

She is a dancer, teacher, and wellness coach who combines her background in classical ballet and contemporary dance with a passion for holistic health. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, expanding her practice into psychology and counseling to integrate mind-body approaches into healing and personal growth.


]]> In this episode I sit down with Johanna Butterworth, BFA. https://www.instagram.com/joeybutterworth/?hl=en

Johanna is a beautiful (inside and out) bright light who exudes warmth, humor, lightness, grace and joy! A true delight to spend time with. You can find her teaching yoga in and around San Francisco or on Ocean Beach frolicking with friends. 

She is a dancer, teacher, and wellness coach who combines her background in classical ballet and contemporary dance with a passion for holistic health. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, expanding her practice into psychology and counseling to integrate mind-body approaches into healing and personal growth.


]]> Maia Buzzsprout-19369092 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 3152 1 3 full false The Channel - Episode 2-Can You Stand the Rain with Sam Shindel Spencer The Channel - Episode 2-Can You Stand the Rain with Sam Shindel Spencer Sam Shindel Spencer https://www.instagram.com/still.thinkng/?hl=en

is a published writer who lives in Temecula, California with his writing partner, a cat named Della. 

In this episode we talk about all things screenplays, writing rituals, being the proud grandson of a horse rancher and much more. 

It's a good thing I got to speak with Sam before he blows up because Sam's first screenplay, Recompense, was in the official selection at both the San Diego Movie Awards and the Panther City Film Fest. It is also quarter finalist in both the drama and action/adventure categories of the emerging screenwriter competitions, as well as a semi-finalist in the thriller category. Lastly, it was a finalist at the Bass and Belle Film Festival and Indigenous-led Western Film Festival! 


]]> Sam Shindel Spencer https://www.instagram.com/still.thinkng/?hl=en

is a published writer who lives in Temecula, California with his writing partner, a cat named Della. 

In this episode we talk about all things screenplays, writing rituals, being the proud grandson of a horse rancher and much more. 

It's a good thing I got to speak with Sam before he blows up because Sam's first screenplay, Recompense, was in the official selection at both the San Diego Movie Awards and the Panther City Film Fest. It is also quarter finalist in both the drama and action/adventure categories of the emerging screenwriter competitions, as well as a semi-finalist in the thriller category. Lastly, it was a finalist at the Bass and Belle Film Festival and Indigenous-led Western Film Festival! 


]]> Maia Buzzsprout-19379702 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 3313 1 2 full true The Channel - Episode 1 - Don't Sweat the Technique with Nico Berry The Channel - Episode 1 - Don't Sweat the Technique with Nico Berry In this episode I sit down with Nico Berry  http://nicoberry.com/

Nico Berry is a San Francisco based muralist with over 25 years of experience designing and creating large-scale community and commercial murals. 

Declaring at age 8 that he was going to be an artist, Nico has gone on to fulfill that dream.

We discuss graffiti, freestyle rapping, Nico's Dreamer of Dreams Mural https://www.dreamersofdreamsmural.com/ and much more. 

Have a listen and let me know what you think!



]]> In this episode I sit down with Nico Berry  http://nicoberry.com/

Nico Berry is a San Francisco based muralist with over 25 years of experience designing and creating large-scale community and commercial murals. 

Declaring at age 8 that he was going to be an artist, Nico has gone on to fulfill that dream.

We discuss graffiti, freestyle rapping, Nico's Dreamer of Dreams Mural https://www.dreamersofdreamsmural.com/ and much more. 

Have a listen and let me know what you think!



]]> Maia Buzzsprout-19364458 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 5630 1 1 full true Trailer Trailer Welcome to the Channel Podcast. 

I created this podcast as an opportunity to talk with artists about their creative process; where they find and how they access their ideas. 

I'm particularly interested in the idea of channeling and the artist being a vessel through which ideas are channeled. 

Have a listen and let me know what you think. 

Thank you

]]> Welcome to the Channel Podcast. 

I created this podcast as an opportunity to talk with artists about their creative process; where they find and how they access their ideas. 

I'm particularly interested in the idea of channeling and the artist being a vessel through which ideas are channeled. 

Have a listen and let me know what you think. 

Thank you

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