{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Conversation Piece Podcast","title":"Creating art among like-minded misfits with Michael Herrick","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/6b7b015f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3191,"description":"On this episode of Conversation Piece, Michael Herrick, a prolific music video director, stops by the studio to talk about some of his favorite things he's ever done. Michael shares how his career has evolved, his love for community-driven art, balancing the challenges of fatherhood, and his aspirations to elevate the Indianapolis creative scene. He also shares insights into collaboration, the value of staying local, and the power of creating meaningful art.\nLearn more about Michael: https://michaelherrick.co/\nFollow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelherrick_/\nAnd on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michaelherrick_\n00:00: Intro to Conversation Piece00:24: Welcoming Michael Herrick01:08: \"The Jake Huber of Emo Music Videos\"02:52: Practicality in Filmmaking03:38: Starting Out in Midwest Emo Scenes08:22: Turning Passion into a Career12:36: Full Circle Moments and Creative Freedom16:05: Collaborating with Major Names22:04: Navigating Challenges with First-Time Bands25:08: Balancing Artist and Label Expectations27:06: Supporting Creativity in Indianapolis31:18: Building Community in a Non-Union Industry33:09: Fatherhood and Its Impact on Creativity37:55: Creative Aspirations for His Daughter41:03: Dream Collaborations and Artistic Goals47:03: Balancing Vision and Responsibility as a Creator51:06: Closing Thoughts and How to Support Michael\nShout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/\nThis week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: JAKE HUBER\nSupport the showSubscribe to the newsletter.Leave a review.Check out our website.Connect with us on Instagram.\nConnect with PatrickInstagramLinkedInTikTok\nProduced and hosted by: Patrick ArmstrongFilmed and edited by: Mike Lee ProductionsEngineered and mixed by: Popular RaptureMusic by: Mandog","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/bm-A1xb4SftX9z_olHJkk6u1BFHTOUHWbJms4LlHBtA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MDgw/ZDA5YjE4M2I4ZTA3/ZTliZGEwNjMwM2I5/NDRhZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}