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The podcast has received rave reviews from listeners who appreciate its motivational and inspiring content. Reviewers describe the podcast as "helpful," "inspiring," and "warm," commending its ability to provide practical advice and uplift listeners. The podcast's unique format, featuring relatable analogies and deep-dish advice, has resonated particularly well with both creative professionals and non-creative individuals seeking motivation and inspiration.
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TRANSFORMATIONAL
I am so grateful that I found my way to this podcast. Andy and I have different mediums and different ways of being, but his insights and encouragement and tools have absolutely transformed my creative life. Thank you so very much for what you’re sharing with us, Andy!
Favourite creative podcast!
Hi Dr Pizza! My MA tutor recommended your podcast and I am so glad that he did! This is my favourite podcast ever, I’ve searched and listened to a lot and they all seem to lack the creative joyful energy that you give. So much wisdom for creativity and life that I’ve applied and it’s gotten me through some difficult blocks in my life. Thank you for creating this podcast and being you Andy J PIZZA! From Ben
Perfect timing!
Thanks A. J. For taking the energy and time to share your wealth of knowledge and experience with all of us out here trying to make it. Finally I feel like I have direction to move off the start line. You are awesome and found your calling. Thanks!!!
A life saver
Love this guy
AMAZING!! Where has this been all my life?!
I just found this podcast today and as a creative (fashion designer), it speaks to so many insecurities that I’ve kept locked away, but ultimately hindered me from success. I’m only one episode in and I’m hooked! THANK YOU for your honesty and courage to do this podcast for us small fries with big dreams and I can’t wait to hear more!
New Favorite Podcast!
This podcast is incredible. Andy is a gem, and is literally transforming my life with his insightful tips and tactics. Inspiring, motivational, and also just downright entertaining.
Best Creative Podcast!
I suggest this podcast to anyone creative, artists writers or musicians can all benefit from listening to this podcast. There have been a few times I was listening to this show and I turned it off to go get busy! Thanks Andy!!!!
Funny and smart
I listen to podcasts while walking and (gasp) accidentally discovered Creative Pep Talks while looking for help with Instagram for artists. The self deprecating humor had me laughing out loud. Great information delivered in a totally entertaining way. I can’t wait to dive into more episodes!
My favorite podcast
I subscribe to a lot of podcasts—mostly marketing and creativity related. This is my favorite! (I’m also the same enneagram type as Andy, so just about everything he says resonates with me!)
Great!
Love his energy and positive attitude. Lots of practical advice.
I love Andy J Pizza
I’ve been listening for a few years now- on my drive to and from work, on the elliptical in the basement- and it always inspires me. This is really a philosophy podcast. It applies to life in so many ways. As a direct result of listening, I’m writing a book now and I’m so excited about it every single day! -Meredith Stoudenmire @volcanoanswers
Not just for creatives
I honestly think that everyone should listen to this podcast. In a world, where every field is becoming saturated, we need new, creative ways to penetrate our industries and to stay relevant. Dr Andy J Pizza is the one you need -he is the modern day Nanny McPhee!! I am proud to be a (pescatarian) pepperoni. Thank you, so much Andy.
I found this podcast early last year, and I am hooked on every new episode!
Earlier last year, I decided to start thinking about creative work as the next step in my journey; Dr. Pizza’s deep-pan dish of the finest motivational pep in the land! His series on Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey sparked a relationship to a project I began earlier this year and in listening to Andy every so often, I find a deep sense of connection and understanding of his vision for the world. We couldn’t be more thankful for someone like the Dr. himself! Thank you for everything you do Andy, I for one can say I wouldn’t really be the person I am now without his pep-talks every now and then. Much love from Australia, AJ
Real actionable advice
I'm a designer and artist who has struggled with the balance between paid work and my exploratory work for a long time. This podcast has done an amazing job of making me think about my work in a different light and give me real advice on how to improve it and enjoy it again. Only build for Andy is to step back and let your interviewers speak more - love hearing their perspectives. Much love!
Hella Good
I love storytelling with great metaphors and Andy is full of incredible stories. Andy pulls inspiration from so many different people, places and genres. I learn so much from each episode. This podcast showed up in my life when I was very confused and discouraged about my creative process. He has helped infuse new life and meaning into my photography and artistic journey.
A guide you didn’t know you needed
This has to be one of the most honest podcast for creatives. A deep, real, and intriguing conversation (+tangents) of the struggles to fulfilling your creative quest. Great Work! DR PIZZAAAA!!!!! - An Orator from Namibia
Super peppy!
Andy’s podcast helped me get through a boring desk job, the subsequent layoff, and then inspired me to return to my first love of drawing. I love the constant metaphors and the Hero’s Journey allegory. The guest artists he invites to join him are top-notch and filled with lots of useful and insightful tips and tricks to get my creative juices flowing. If you’re at all creatively-inclined, you NEED to check it out!
The Chicken Pot Pie Podcast!
Wait, no, it’s Creative Pep Talk!! But one of my favorite things about Andy and this podcast is that he doesn’t take himself too seriously. One day he introduced it as the Chicken Pot Pie Podcast just to be goofy, and that stuck with me. He has a lighthearted approach, while at the same time being super pumped up about helping YOU on your journey. You know, that artsy thing that you do on the side for fun that people keep telling you you should try and sell? This is what Andy wants to help you to do. He gives great advice on creative ways to brand & promote your work; get out of a creative rut; how to find your super fans; and how to stay sane and take care of yourself mentally & emotionally. Besides being extremely goofy, he also brings out all the feelings and yes, he has been known to cry on the show. But only because he’s so passionate about helping you! Give it a listen if you need a pep talk. And then GO MAKE SOMETHING
These carbs are good for you. 😋🍕
This podcast will add both pep to your step and pep to the pizza of your soul. Andy is real, relatable, and a gifted communicator/storyteller. I recommend this podcast to all my creative friends. It’s a gem. Thanks, Andy!!
The Best!
Since I‘ve been listening to Andy‘s Podcast my Life has changed so much for the better! I find myself in the stories and in what he says somehow. It gives me drive and hope and it just simply feels likes coming home.. like someone gets you and gives you permission to finally do what you gotta do and show yourself! So much value and authenticity! He puts so much love in what he does and it shows! Thanks so much!!
Best creative podcast ever
I listen to this podcast every week, religiously! it contains ALL the required information to be a creative person and it’s delivered in the most friendly way :) brilliant neuro-diverse approaches too, which I really appreciate as someone with dyslexia.
The best podcast ever!
I love listening to Andy! He always has something insightful to say! 10/10 recommend
favorite podcast
Creative Pep Talk is my absolute favorite podcast. The stories and insight shared each week make me so excited to create and be a part of this community.
One of the best
So inspiring and so helpful!