Always Choose Orange

Always Choose Orange began 13.8 billion years ago as a tiny piece of the infinitely small, hot, and dense singularity that contained all the mass and matter in the universe. Since then, it has been expanding rapidly and recently reached its one-year anniversary. The show provides actionable ways to develop and maintain a thriving creative process. Tune in each week for a mix of short teachings and long conversations with creators across a wide array of mediums — from musicians and authors to painters and photographers. Expect a blend of exercises, tips, thought-provoking stories, textual analysis, and new perspectives — all with a major focus on craft.SUBSCRIBE TO THE ALWAYS CHOOSE ORANGE NEWSLETTER AT:www.alwayschooseorange.com

Always Choose Orange is a arts podcast hosted by Alex Accornero, with 99 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.

Alex Accornero hosts Always Choose Orange, a arts show with 99 episodes published.

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  #95: The Clearness Committee

  Jun 18, 202625 minS0

  <p>What in the world is a “clearness committee” and what could it possibly have to do with our creativity? In today’s episode, we make a few observations about a short excerpt from Parker J. Palmer’s book Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation and examine the relationship between feedback, question-asking, and increased clarity when it comes to our art and purpose. We also talk about the unique roles that critique and encouragement play at different stages of our creative process.</p><p>If you want to learn more about the use of clearness committees in Quaker...

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  #94: For the Love of the Game

  May 6, 202619 minS0

  <p>Do you ever want to quit working on a creative project because it feels like a slog? Or find yourself saying that you just need to get it done as fast as you can so you can move onto something else? If that sounds familiar, number one: you're not alone, and number two: thankfully, there are some tools for that. This episode of Always Choose Orange uses a clip from a recent J. Cole interview to give you a few powerful questions to ask when your art-making feels dull and uninspired.</p>

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  #93: Mat Charley of Raynes — Musical Obsession, Literary Devices, and How Songs Take Shape

  Apr 9, 20261h 27mS0

  <p>How do songs actually come into being?</p><p>In this episode of Always Choose Orange, Mat Charley (co-founder, lyricist, and producer of Raynes) and I talk about the craft and obsession behind his songwriting.</p><p>After more than 30,000 hours spent writing music, Mat has learned that songs rarely emerge from force alone. Instead, they reveal themselves gradually through melody, iteration, and careful attention to language. As he puts it: a song wants what it wants.</p><p>In our conversation, we explore:</p>How and why Mat spends 10–16 hours a day writing music without burning outHis “melody first...

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  #92: Ellie Richards — Finding Your Personal Style Through Fashion Psychology

  Mar 25, 20261h 11mS0

  <p>Have you ever looked into your closet thinking, “None of this feels right?”</p><p>In this episode of Always Choose Orange, I talk with stylist Ellie Richards about how clothing can act as a mirror for how clearly we understand ourselves.</p><p>Drawing from fashion psychology, Ellie explains why developing a personal style starts internally rather than with aesthetics or trends. Instead of copying influencers or chasing the latest look, she encourages people to understand their lifestyle, preferences, and identity first, and then build a wardrobe that reflects those things.</p><p>In our conversation we discuss:</p>Wh...

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  #91: Peter Rollins — Designing Experiences That Actually Change People

  Mar 11, 20261h 33mS0

  <p>How do you design an experience or piece of art that transforms someone rather than simply giving them more information? </p><p>In this thought-provoking episode of Always Choose Orange, author and philosopher Peter Rollins and I talk about how he's spent the last 20+ years of his life plumbing the depths of some of the deepest philosophical and theological questions. From his early days creating "transformance art" through his (in)famous Ikon gatherings to the powerful new communities he's building around a sense of shared lack, Peter has dedicated his life to helping people come face to face with th...

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