Episode #25
#45 JD Simkins (part 1)
Oct 19, 202633 minS2
This is a great chat! JD Simkins is Editor-in-Chief of Military Times and Defense News. In what might not seem like a creative space, Simkins brings a very unique perspective to journalism.
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Positive Mischief
Hosted by Matt Guastaferro · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
HUGO Creative's Chief Mischief-Maker, Matt Guastaferro runs guests through a series of fun, off-the-wall questions to see how their creative gears turn. It's a conversation about creativity for those who fancy themselves creative, or who aspire to be more creative. These short digestible nuggets will inspire and entertain.
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What is Positive Mischief about?
HUGO Creative's Chief Mischief-Maker, Matt Guastaferro runs guests through a series of fun, off-the-wall questions to see how their creative gears turn. It's a conversation about creativity for those who fancy themselves creative, or who aspire to be more creative. These short digestible nuggets will inspire and entertain.
Who hosts Positive Mischief?
Positive Mischief is hosted by Matt Guastaferro. The show has published 45 episodes to date.
What has Positive Mischief covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#45 JD Simkins (part 1)" (19 October 2026, 33 minutes), "#44 David Ostroff (part 2)" (28 August 2026, 22 minutes), and "#43 David Ostroff (part 1)" (12 August 2026, 38 minutes).
How often does Positive Mischief publish?
Positive Mischief publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 45 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Positive Mischief?
Booking probability for Positive Mischief is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Positive Mischief requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Positive Mischief's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Positive Mischief?
The strongest fits for Positive Mischief are Artists, Writers & Performers. Positive Mischief has an arts audience.
About the host
Matt Guastaferro hosts Positive Mischief, an arts podcast with 45 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #24
#44 David Ostroff (part 2)
Aug 28, 202622 minS2David and The Jester go head-to-head and it creates some awesome conversation about hard work, social media, and more
Episode #24
#43 David Ostroff (part 1)
Aug 12, 202638 minS2Artist and Creative Director, David Ostroff, has decades of experience - and it shows in this interview. We talk everything from work to family to ageism, and it's fascinating.
Episode #22
#42 Albert Tong (part 2)
Jul 2, 202619 minS2<p>The Jester brings the heat with some questions that spark great conversation, from how to use music, to racism, to "substances". This one is personal and heartfelt and humorous.</p>
Episode #22
#42 Albert Tong (part 2)
Jul 2, 202619 minS2The Jester brings the heat with some questions that spark great conversation, from how to use music, to racism, to "substances". This one is personal and heartfelt and humorous.
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Episode #21
#41 Albert Tong (part 1)
Jun 24, 202640 minS2<p>University of Maryland's Football Director of Creative Albert Tong joins the fun. We discuss the creative process of turning sport into human interest. This is a fantastic conversation about the power of telling...
Episode #20
#40 Hannah Churn (part 2)
May 13, 202629 minS2<p>Hannah goes head-to-head with The Jester and we uncover some really fun facts about this talented guest.</p>
Episode #19
#39 Hannah Churn (part 1)
Apr 22, 202631 minS2<p>Designer, Animator, Creative Director extraordinaire Hannah Churn joins the podcast to talk business and being a full-time freelancer and a few other fun things. </p>
Episode #18
#38 Josh Finkelstein (part 2)
Mar 5, 202621 minS2<p>Josh tackles some hard questions from The Jester ranging from refreshingly vulnerable to funny.</p>
Episode #17
#37 Josh Finkelstein (part 1)
Feb 24, 202630 minS2<p>Josh brings a very unique twist to creativity as he fuses writing and winning government contracts with his creative prowess.</p>
Episode #16
#36 Bram Weinstein (part 2)
Jan 27, 202613 minS2<p>Bram takes questions from The Jester. Is he ever really "done" with a project? What does he think of Disneyland? And many others!</p>
Episode #15
#35 Bram Weinstein (part 1)
Dec 23, 202537 minS2<p>The voice of the Washington Commanders Bram Weinstein sits down for a very fun conversation about creativity as a play-by-play announcer and media entrepreneur.</p>
Episode #14
#34 Kelsey Nelson (part 2)
Nov 11, 202521 minS2<p>Wonderful conversations abound as Kelsey takes questions from The Jester. Guess who loves school bus races??</p>
Episode #13
#33 Kelsey Nelson (part 1)
Nov 3, 202536 minS2<p>Washington DC based sports journalist and personality, Kelsey Nelson sits down to discuss the power of creativity to help build an audience, among many other interesting topics.</p>
Episode #12
#32 David Aldridge (part 2)
Sep 18, 202523 minS2<p>Sports Journalist David Aldridge continues his Positive Mischief journey by going toe-to-toe with The Jester!</p>
Episode #11
#31 David Aldridge (part 1)
Sep 10, 202521 minS2<p>Sports Journalist David Aldridge joins the show to discuss what it means to bring creativity and sports together, among many other fun things.</p>
Episode #10
#30 CJ Paghasian (part 2)
Jul 23, 202514 minS2<p>CJ goes head-to-head with The Jester as we discuss and try to define "Creativity"</p>
Episode #9
#29 CJ Paghasian (part 1)
Jul 23, 202518 minS2<p>DC-baded motion designer CJ Paghasian talk what it means to be creative and work in a policy-driven, non-profit world, among many other things.</p>
Episode #8
#28 Mike Kepka (part 2)
Jun 23, 202514 minS2<p>We continue this special episode Mike Kepka from production studio Kepka House. He brings his podcast to Positive Mischief. Mike takes questions from The Jester.</p>
Episode #7
#27 Mike Kepka (part 1)
Feb 3, 202541 minS2<p>This is another special episode as guest Mike Kepka from production studio Kepka House brings his podcast to Positive Mischief. Matt and Mike bounce questions off each other as they discuss the in's and out's of...
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Bram Weinstein
play-by-play announcer and media entrepreneur, The Voice of The Commanders
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David Aldridge
HOF basketball reporter, The Athletic
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Albert Tong
University of Maryland
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Mike Kepka
Kepka House
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