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Josh Pais on Creativity, Career Lessons, and His New Book Lose Your Mind
Manage episode 509030058 series 2948631
From originating Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to working alongside icons like Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Joaquin Phoenix, and Molly Shannon, Josh has lived at the intersection of art and life. He opens up about growing up in New York’s Alphabet City, making the documentary Seventh Street, and the intense experiences that shaped his artistic journey. Josh also discusses his new book, Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility, a guide to breaking free from mental roadblocks and embracing spontaneity.
Episode Highlights:
- Childhood in Alphabet City and documenting the neighborhood in Seventh Street
- Early lessons in acting and spontaneity, including a pivotal moment with Robert De Niro
- Collaborations with industry legends such as Meryl Streep, Joaquin Phoenix, and Wes Craven
- Behind-the-scenes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and creating Raphael’s voice and movement
- Insights from Josh’s book Lose Your Mind on creativity, emotions, and artistic freedom
You're going to love my conversation with Josh Pais
- IMDB
- Josh’s book Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility
- Instagram (Josh)
- Committed Impulse website
- Instagram (Committed Impulse)
- 7th Street documentary (on YouTube)
Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host):
- Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter
- The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter
- Podcast website
- Podcast on Instagram
- Subscribe to my Youtube channel
- Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show
Ways to support the show:
- Buy me a coffee (support the show)
- Dashery/TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more!
- Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.
Thanks for checking out Classic Conversations! Dive into pop culture nostalgia with comedian Jeff Dwoskin as he hosts the best TV and film interviews. Hear inspiring stories from actors, comedians, musicians, and pop culture icons about the road to success. Part comedy, part drama—always entertaining.
392 episodes
Josh Pais on Creativity, Career Lessons, and His New Book Lose Your Mind
Classic Conversations: Pop culture Interviews with Jeff Dwoskin
Manage episode 509030058 series 2948631
From originating Raphael in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to working alongside icons like Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Joaquin Phoenix, and Molly Shannon, Josh has lived at the intersection of art and life. He opens up about growing up in New York’s Alphabet City, making the documentary Seventh Street, and the intense experiences that shaped his artistic journey. Josh also discusses his new book, Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility, a guide to breaking free from mental roadblocks and embracing spontaneity.
Episode Highlights:
- Childhood in Alphabet City and documenting the neighborhood in Seventh Street
- Early lessons in acting and spontaneity, including a pivotal moment with Robert De Niro
- Collaborations with industry legends such as Meryl Streep, Joaquin Phoenix, and Wes Craven
- Behind-the-scenes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and creating Raphael’s voice and movement
- Insights from Josh’s book Lose Your Mind on creativity, emotions, and artistic freedom
You're going to love my conversation with Josh Pais
- IMDB
- Josh’s book Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility
- Instagram (Josh)
- Committed Impulse website
- Instagram (Committed Impulse)
- 7th Street documentary (on YouTube)
Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host):
- Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter
- The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter
- Podcast website
- Podcast on Instagram
- Subscribe to my Youtube channel
- Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show
Ways to support the show:
- Buy me a coffee (support the show)
- Dashery/TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more!
- Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.
Thanks for checking out Classic Conversations! Dive into pop culture nostalgia with comedian Jeff Dwoskin as he hosts the best TV and film interviews. Hear inspiring stories from actors, comedians, musicians, and pop culture icons about the road to success. Part comedy, part drama—always entertaining.
392 episodes
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