This week Andy and Stephen have a conversation with artist Daren Thomas Magee of Real Fun, Wow. They talk about the struggles of being an artist in the age of the social media algorithm, the spiritual connectedness of creating art, and the struggles of building a business when you are learning as you go.

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a conversation with Terry Adams, an X-Games winning flatland BMX rider. They discuss the early days of his Red Bull sponsorship, the good and bad of an obsessive personality, and how becoming a parent changed the trajectory of his career.

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a discussion with Joana Galvao, co-founder of award-winning design agency Gif Design Studios and business coach for ambitious creative. They discuss the early and exciting days of Gif, the rapid growth of the company, and the hard lessons learned along the way.

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a conversation with Collin Simula, Beautiful Failures very own Creative Director. They discuss concerns about A.I. from the artists perspective.

In this episode of the Beautiful Failures podcast, Andy Reale and Stephen Keech sit down with photographer Robby Klein at Taylor House Studio in East Nashville. Robby shares his journey from being an art-obsessed kid with a camera to becoming a photographer who has worked with numerous celebrities including Aubrey Plaza, Anthony Hopkins, Donald Glover and many more. He discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including early inspirations and the realization that he could make a living from his passion. Robby also talks about the challenges and successes of building his own studio and how his optimistic approach has helped him navigate his career. This is an insightful conversation about creativity, resilience, and the unexpected paths that lead to success.

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a conversation with long time friend and DP, John Pope. They talk about some of the films that John has been a part of, Blood brother and Almost Holy, and joys and disappointments that followed.

This week Andy and Stephen have a conversation about the controversy surrounding the new iPad Pro ad, job security among creative fields, and the future of art with rising AI concerns.

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a conversation with director, Rachel Lambert. We talk about her her early years, hitting rock bottom in LA, the project that finally unlocked herself as an artist, and her most recent film Sometimes I Think About Dying staring Daisy Ridley.

In this episode, Andy Reale and Stephen Keech have a conversation with Andy Atkins, co-founder and owner of Bad Luck Burger Club and the singer A Plea For Purging. They talk about his transition from life on the road to starting a successful food truck, work life balance, and his desire to bring joy to the people around him.

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a conversation with DOP, Dustin Lane. They talk about putting the art first, collaborating with others, and the importance of finding your own voice.

In this episode, Andy and Stephen have a conversation with members of Stephen's band, Haste The Day. The band broke up in 2011 but recently got back together. We talk about touring the world in our early 20's, loss of identity after the band broke up, and the importance of learning who you are outside of what you do.

Russell Ziecker is responsible for curating the music for TV shows such as Mad Men, Orange Is The New Black, Weeds, and so many more. In this episode, Andy and Stephen chat with him about how got to where he is today and the lessons he learned along the way.

Back in October of 2023, Stephen and Andy have a conversation with Cody Bonnette from As Cities Burn. They talk about the final ACB performance at Furnace Fest just a few weeks before, the creative pressures of being in the spotlight, the events that changed As Cities Burn and all of its members forever, and his evolving relationship creativity while launching a new music project. 

In this episode, Andy and Stephen talk with director Cale Glendening about the struggle of making your art your job, how a chance meeting with Kevin Costner changed the trajectory of his career, and what keeps him going and focused through all of the ups and downs that come with pursuing your passion.