Ep. 123 - Beginner’s Mind & Broken Algorithms

Ep. 123 - Beginner’s Mind & Broken Algorithms

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April 19, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 123

About this episode

The episode explores themes of creativity, the concept of a beginner's mind, and the challenges of rediscovering one's creative identity.

We are BACK—all three of us in the same room again—and yeah… we’ve been through some things. But what better way to return than with a little gear envy, existential creativity, and a reminder that maybe we don’t know what we’re doing… and that’s kind of the point. This week’s Sparks of Inspiration hit everything from camera cravings (and the frustrating reality of DJI bans 👀), to Dungeon Crawler Carl chaos, to WrestleMania traditions with the boys. It’s a little tech, a little nostalgia, and a whole lot of “why do I suddenly want to spend money I don’t have?” Then we dive back into The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin—exploring Patience and Beginner’s Mind. We talk about slowing down, re-experiencing art, and how sometimes the best creative breakthroughs come from not knowing the “right” way to do something at all. From AI breaking a 3,000-year-old game to our own early days duct-taping cameras to cars, we unpack how ignorance, curiosity, and chaos can actually be creative superpowers. The conversation gets real as we reflect on losing (and maybe rediscovering) our creative identities—especially as filmmakers who’ve spent years working on other people’s visions. What…

Topics covered

  • creativity
  • beginner's mind
  • technology
  • nostalgia
  • collaboration
  • art

Keywords

  • creativity
  • beginner's mind
  • Rick Rubin
  • WrestleMania
  • DJI
  • Dungeon Crawler Carl
  • art
  • collaboration
  • nostalgia

Mentioned in this episode

Products: DJI

Books & works: The Creative Act: A Way of Being, Dungeon Crawler Carl

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