Creative Principles

Welcome to Creative Principles, I'm your host Brock Swinson. Here I'll be speaking with writers, directors, actors, musicians and more. We'll discuss the habits, routines, and methods of a creative life.

Creative Principles is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 500 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Creative Principles, a education show with 500 episodes published.

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  Ep717 - Jonathan Pryce, Actor ‘Slow Horses’ & ‘Game of Thrones’

  Aug 14, 202624 min

  Jonathan Pryce is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning actor best known for his work on the hit film THE TWO POPES and the acclaimed series THE CROWN and GAME OF THRONES. Most recently, Jonathan Pryce stars as David Cartwright in the hit series SLOW HORSES. The series follows a dysfunctional team of MI5 agents who defend the UK from sinister forces. In Episode 663, we also had the opportunity to interview Gary Oldman, who shared insights with us about his work on the series. In this interview, we talk about his take on playing real-life figures, his experiences working alongside actors like Anthony Hopkins and Gary Oldman, the benefits of long-form television storytelling, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

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  Ep715 - Scoot McNairy, Actor ‘Furious’ & ‘Halt and Catch Fire’

  Aug 7, 202621 min

  Scoot McNairy is an acclaimed actor known for his key roles in Academy Award-winning pictures such as ARGO and 12 YEARS A SLAVE, as well as David Fincher's hit thriller GONE GIRL. On television, McNairy played lead roles in critically acclaimed series including HALT AND CATCH FIRE, TRUE DETECTIVE, NARCOS: MEXICO, and GODLESS. His newest show, FURIOUS, follows FBI agent Alice Black as she hunts a mysterious and calculating female serial killer. Both walk their own paths toward justice, and as their lives start to intertwine, the line between right and wrong begins to blur. In this interview, we talk about how he makes roles feel relatable to audiences, what he’s learnt from collaborating with directors like David Fincher and Zack Snyder, his new show FURIOUS, and how he prepares for roles. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

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  Ep715 - Riz Ahmed, Actor & Creator ‘Bait’

  Jul 3, 202625 min

  Riz Ahmed is an Academy Award-winning and Emmy-winning actor, writer, and musician. He gained critical acclaim for his breakout role in NIGHTCRAWLER, followed by powerhouse performances in ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY, THE NIGHT OF, and his Oscar-nominated turn in SOUND OF METAL. Beyond his film work, he is a prominent rapper under the moniker Riz MC and co-founded the hip-hop group Swet Shop Boys. Most recently, he created, wrote, and starred in the Prime Video comedy-drama series BAIT. BAIT follows a struggling actor on the verge of his big break, who suddenly gets caught in a massive conspiracy and a major existential crisis. In this interview, we talk about his early rapping days, how he gained recognition in America, his entry into screenwriting and directing, his new project BAIT, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

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  Ep714 - Oren Uziel, Creator Nicholas Cage Series, ‘Spider-Noir’

  Jun 21, 202627 min

  Oren Uziel is an acclaimed screenwriter and producer best known for writing the hit comedy sequel 22 JUMP STREET. His diverse filmography spans massive studio projects, including Netflix’s sci-fi thriller THE CLOVERFIELD PARADOX, MORTAL KOMBAT, DETECTIVE PIKACHU and Paramount's romantic action-adventure THE LOST CITY, starring Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum and Daniel Radcliffe. Most recently, Uziel serves as co-showrunner, writer, and executive producer for the highly anticipated Amazon and MGM+ live-action series SPIDER-NOIR, starring Nicolas Cage. The series follows Ben Reilly, a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city's one and only superhero. In this interview, he shares advice for modern up-and-coming filmmakers, his approach to writing large studio projects, the pitfalls of adapting big intellectual property, his new series SPIDER-NOIR and collaborating with Nicolas Cage. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

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  Ep713 - Matthew Rhys, Actor ‘The Beast in Me’ & ‘Widow's Bay’

  Jun 20, 202625 min

  Matthew Rhys stars as Nile Jarvis in the Netflix psychological thriller THE BEAST IN ME, a gripping series centering on a grieving author who finds new purpose unraveling the mystery behind Jarvis' vanished wife and suspicious dealings. Rhys is widely recognized for his Emmy-winning performance opposite Keri Russell in FX’s critically acclaimed drama THE AMERICANS, as well as his Golden Globe-nominated lead role in HBO’s PERRY MASON reboot, and his work in Apple TV+’s horror-comedy WIDOW’S BAY. In this interview, he talks about the psychology, charm, and complexity of playing Niall Jarvis in THE BEAST IN ME, and how the book THE PSYCHOPATH TEST by Jon Ronson helped shape the role. We also dive into the brilliant acting advice he received from directors Antonio Campos and Hiro Murai, the decade-long journey writer Katie Dippold went on to get WIDOW'S BAY made, and so much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

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