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Chernobyl
Chernobyl tells the story of the 1986 nuclear power plant explosion in the Soviet Union. What surprises most people about the show is that it was written by the guy who wrote The Hangover Part II and III and Scary Movie...


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Hosted by Jacob Kelly · arts · EN-US
To be like the greats, you have to study the greats. Every two weeks I release an episode breaking down the creative philosophy of a great artist to help you become a better creator.
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Signup to Generate a PitchTo be like the greats, you have to study the greats. Every two weeks I release an episode breaking down the creative philosophy of a great artist to help you become a better creator.
Artwell is hosted by Jacob Kelly. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Chernobyl" (17 August 2026, 63 minutes), "Stephen King's First Decade (1974-1983)" (6 July 2026, 90 minutes), and "King Kong (2005)" (25 May 2026, 51 minutes).
Artwell publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 85 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Artwell is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Artwell requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Artwell's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Artwell are Artists, Writers & Performers. Artwell has an arts audience.
Jacob Kelly hosts Artwell, an arts podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #1
Chernobyl tells the story of the 1986 nuclear power plant explosion in the Soviet Union. What surprises most people about the show is that it was written by the guy who wrote The Hangover Part II and III and Scary Movie...

Stephen King is one of the great American novelists. He burst onto the scene with 1974's Carrie and then went on to have one of the most prolific decades that any author has ever had. In the first ten years of his...

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King Kong is a 2005 film directed by Peter Jackson. The making of this film was a life long dream for Jackson, who, as a child, fell in love with movies while watching the original King Kong from 1933. This episode...

In 1995, Hollywood considered The Lord of the Rings 'unfilmable' which is why it was a crazy filmmaker from the other side of the world who set out to try and do it. It took Peter Jackson years to get the green light...

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Peter Jackson is a writer and director known for The Lord of the Rings. Today's episode explores the five feature films he made before venturing into Middle Earth.

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Ghost of Tsushima is a 2020 video game developed by Sucker Punch Productions for the PlayStation 4. The game currently holds a 9.2 user score on MetaCritic, making it one of the top 20 highest rated video games of all...

'Best-Sellers: Are they born or made? (Lincoln's Doctor's Dog) is a 1939 book written by publishers Stanley Unwin and George Stevens, along with novelist Frank Swinnerton about what actually makes a book a bestseller. I...

Episode #3
Extra notes and lesson I learned from studying Stanley Unwin, the publisher of The Lord of the Rings.

Sir Stanley Unwin is the founder of Allen & Unwin, the publishing firm behind J.R.R. Tolkien, Roald Dahl, Bertrand Russell, Thor Heyerdahl, and more. In preparation for this episode I read Stanley's memoir, The Truth...

Sir Stanley Unwin is the founder of Allen & Unwin, the publishing firm behind J.R.R. Tolkien, Roald Dahl, Bertrand Russell, Thor Heyerdahl, and more. In preparation for this episode I read Stanley's memoir, The Truth...

Episode #3
Sharing all of the notes I had that didn't make it into the Tolkien deep dive.

J.R.R. Tolkien is the author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. In preparation for today's episode I read J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter, The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien by...

J.R.R. Tolkien is the author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. In preparation for today's episode I read J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter, The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien by...

All of the research that ended up on the cutting room floor from studying Jaco Pastorius. Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter Further Reading: Jaco: The Extraordinary and Tragic Life of Jaco Pastorius Jaco...

If you spent anytime with Jaco Pastorius you'd realize his nails were in perfect condition... This is part 2 of my deep dive into Jaco's ideas, lessons, and process. Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter Further...

Even before he was famous, Jaco Pastorius would introduce himself like this, “Hi, My name is John Francis Pastorius III, and I'm the greatest electric bass player in the world”. Rolling eyes would quickly be replaced by...

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All of the notes that I had about Joni Mitchell that didn't make it into the deep dive. Get the Joni Mitchell recap newsletter Listen to my playlist Joni Mitchell: Love From Both Sides

Part 2 of my deep dive into the creative process of Joni Mitchell, one of the greatest singer-songwriters in history. Get the Joni Mitchell recap newsletter Listen to my playlist Joni Mitchell: Love From Both Sides...

Part 1 of my deep dive into the creative process of Joni Mitchell, one of the greatest singer-songwriters in history. Get the Joni Mitchell recap newsletter Listen to my playlist Joni Mitchell: Love From Both Sides It’s...

Episode #3
Lessons and stories I learned studying Keith Jarrett that didn't make it into the deep dive. Subscribe to the Artwell newsletter: https://jacobkelly.substack.com/ Read: Keith Jarrett: The Man and his Music by Ian...
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