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The Life We Create

The Life We Create

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In a world that glorifies perfection, The Life We Create dives into the messy realities of building art, brand, and identity. Hosted by Taylor Joy Stevens and Cobain Rivers, this is the creative culture podcast from Brain Juice Creative. Get ready for unfiltered, reflective, and inspiring conversations about the real creative process. This is the podcast every creative needs.

2025 Brain Juice Creative
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  • Why Gen Z Hates Modern TV (And Why That's Good For Indie Creators)
    Dec 7 2025

    Hollywood executives think Gen Z isn't watching TV because of TikTok. They're wrong. In this episode, we break down the "Crisis of Authenticity" and why this is actually the Golden Age for indie filmmakers.

    Episode 23:

    We read a piece in The Ankler by Whitney Friedlander that’s causing panic in boardrooms: "Gen Z Is Huge; Their TV Shows Are Tiny." The industry blames attention spans, but we call it the Crisis of Authenticity. We break down why the "Hollywood Formula"—polished, committee-approved content—is failing, while messy, specific, and "niche" shows are the only things cutting through.

    If you are a filmmaker, writer, or creator feeling discouraged by the industry—this episode is your proof that you don't need their permission anymore.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    The Crisis: An analysis of why the "Hollywood Formula" is broken and why Gen Z is rejecting manufactured content.

    The Insight: Why creative risk is the new currency and why "safe" bets are actually the most dangerous move studios can make.

    The Solution: How indie creators are bypassing the system by building their own creative ecosystems (and why you should too).

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    PROJECT UPDATE: We are currently organizing the table read for The Actress! Follow the journey as we move from script to production.

    Chapters:

    00:00 – The "Panic" in Hollywood

    01:21 – Why Gen Z watches "Friends" but hates new sitcoms

    06:22 – The Crisis of Authenticity (and "I Love LA")

    11:16 – The Cancellation Problem: Why shows aren't given time to grow

    14:50 – Are Executives using AI to test scripts?

    17:27 – Building Your Own Ecosystem (Brain Juice Coffee)

    19:01 – Deep Dive: How "Atlanta" broke every rule

    23:23 – The Golden Age for Indie Filmmakers

    28:07 – Living in Your Skin: The Rachel Sennott & Issa Rae model

    30:20 – Conclusion: Take the Risk

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    31 min
  • Why It Took Us 5 Years To Write Our Script
    Nov 22 2025

    How do you take an idea that has been "incubating" for half a decade and finally turn it into a finished screenplay?

    Today, Cobain and Taylor discuss the writing process behind their upcoming short film, The Actress. This isn't just about writing; it's about taking control in an industry built on rejection. We discuss the psychological impact of accomplishing, why we rewrote our antagonist, and the "momentum magic" that helped us bridge the gap between a vague idea and a shooting script.

    Topics Covered:

    • From "Idea Lottery" to finished draft: The "Fog to Form" method.
    • The plot of The Actress: A horror-thriller satire on Hollywood rejection.
    • How we used accountability and rituals to break writer's block.

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    Chapters:

    00:00 – Intro: Taking control of our own story

    00:56 – SEGMENT 1: Something That Sparked Something (Fog into Form)

    02:55 – Logline: What is "The Actress"?

    05:08 – The Spark: How Bob Fosse inspired us in 2019

    08:03 – Separating identity from rejection

    15:08 – Building Sophia: Creating a character you understand

    20:51 – Brain Juice Coffee: Creating Ritual

    22:21 – SEGMENT 2: Creative Insight (Momentum is Magic)

    24:20 – The "Secret Weapon": Accountability partners

    31:26 – Troubleshooting: Rewriting the ending & the villain

    40:12 – SEGMENT 3: Creator Check-In (How do you know it's good?)

    43:51 – What's Next: The Table Read & Casting Call

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    46 min
  • The Perfectionist's Guide to Creativity
    Apr 5 2024

    Cobain & Taylor talk about their perfectionist hangups when it comes to creativity (& life) and ways in which they overcome perfectionism to let creativity flow.

    Mentions & Recommendations:
    The Artist Way: https://amzn.to/3TJRCFK
    Failing Up: How to Take Risks, Aim Higher, and Never Stop Learning (audible link): https://amzn.to/3xm4Voh

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    27 min
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