LightMinded Arts Podcast

This is rough guys. I'm putting out there for you my very first attempt at dictating a story. At the same time, I'm accidentally calling Rod Serling, Rod Sterling. Woops. Anyhow, this is a precurser to my official release of "Drafting Out Loud" A Creators Guide To Dictation. Listen, I did terrible at this my first go. You can hear that here. I still salvaged it and turned it into a radio styled drama, stay tuned for that release. And don't forget to check out my book, where ever you buy your books, if you feel that you too, need help with your dictation.

Author Daniel C. Rodgers joins Brent Lindstrom on Light‑Minded Arts to explore AI’s impact on creativity, autonomy, and financial freedom. From his award‑winning novel Killswitch to real‑world investing and filmmaking, this episode dives into how to thrive—not just survive—in the age of AI.
Find out more by visiting his website at: https://escapetheclock.com/

Actor, director, playwright, filmmaker, and now novelist—Seth Panitch has built a career by never waiting for permission. In this episode, we talk about how teaching at the University of Alabama became the unexpected catalyst for his creative explosion, why financial stability fuels rather than kills artistry, and what it really takes to launch a debut novel in today’s publishing world. From Shakespeare festivals to Havana film sets to his cross‑country book tour for Antique, Seth shares how curiosity and persistence keep him moving forward when others stop.
Find out more about him at: https://www.instagram.com/sethpanitchauthor/
Also, don't forget to check out my upcoming self help guide on dictation styled writing, coming Nov. 2, 2026. Find it at: www.LightMindedArts.com
 

Brent Lindstrom pulls back the curtain on his journey from ambitious screenwriter to first‑time filmmaker, sharing how a million‑dollar dream turned into a $100K reality. In this solo episode, he breaks down the economics of indie film, the art of the “mockbuster,” and the creative hustle behind his upcoming cyberpunk fairy‑tale project Sleeping Cyborg. It’s a brutally honest look at filmmaking, storytelling, and the courage to start small while thinking big.

After two foot surgeries, months of recovery, and a creative identity crisis, Brent Lindstrom redefines what it means to be an independent artist. In this solo episode, he opens up about chasing the wrong goals, pivoting from YouTube burnout to filmmaking, learning the art of dictation, and building a film studio from the ground up. It’s a brutally honest look at the messy, unpredictable path of turning passion into production—and finding clarity in the chaos.
Leave comments on my contact page of my website if there's anything specific you'd like me to dive into deeper.

Utah fantasy author Shawnna Lea joins host Brent Lindstrom for a lively conversation about writing magic into everyday life. From raising goats and rabbits to practicing medieval sword forms, Shawnna shares how her real‑world adventures shape her high‑fantasy tales. Together they explore the courage it takes to publish, the joy of creating worlds from folklore, and the art of staying inspired between chores and chapters. A warm, funny, and deeply human look at what it means to live creatively — one story at a time.
Learn more about Shawnna at: https://www.shawnnalea.com/fantasy
 

What does writing look like when life is loud? Brent talks with authors Tom Farley and Rio L. Barney about balancing creativity with parenting, careers, exhaustion, and the never‑ending pressure to market your work.They break down the realities of finding headspace, the struggle of interruptions, the trap of feeling like a “writer who doesn’t write,” and why face‑to‑face events outperform every social platform.If you’re trying to build a writing life without losing yourself, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone.
Learn more about Tom and Rio at:
Tom Barney: https://www.myguardianninja.com/
Rio L. Barney: https://riolbarney.ampbk.com/

Before I can make my first feature film, A Good Man, I need the script to survive its first audience. Enter: the table read. I talk through how I set it up, why I paid an acting school to participate, what the actors marked up, and how their reactions reshaped my next rewrite. If you’re building a film from scratch, this is the episode about the moment your story finally meets the world.