Episode 7 - Invention, Imitation and Inspiration

This week, Morley and Ryan talk about finding a balance between skill building and creating original work. We also discuss the difference between imitation and inspiration, and developing the confidence to recognize and apply your inspirations without feeling like you're sacrificing your unique voice.  Mentions: Morley's Trail Mix Sheath CLAMP (Morley's other podcast) Casey Neistat Vincent Ferrari John Kuiphoff Tame Impala Kevin Smith Slacker The Taste Gap - Ira Glass Stephen King Says Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ Is “Like A Big, Beautiful Cadillac With No Engine Inside It” Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Rian Johnson on Creative Processing Brick  Dave Culligan Side by Side (2012) Flatbush Zombies Little King Goods What we're putting in the spotlight this week: Morley: How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan Ryan: Christopher Nolan Where you can find us:  Ryan O'Connor: Instagram: @ry.oconnor     Twitter: @ryanoconnor08 Morley Kert: Instagram: @morleykert     YouTube: Morley Kert     Website: morleykert.com       Collectively: Instagram: @intothespotlightpodcast      Twitter: @into_spotlight