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Not Just A Guy

Why be just *a* guy when you could be "THE Guy"? This is the central question of NOT JUST A GUY, THE show that spotlights the struggles of storytellers. Host Garrett Briones, a struggling storyteller in his own right, dives into the ups and downs of trying to make it as a hungry creative in the modern landscape and the toll that can take on your wellbeing. Joined by co-host and editor extraordinaire, Emily Briones, the podcast looks to crack the code on what it means to "make it" and hone in on why we put up with the struggles to tell our stories.

Health Visual Arts Tv & Film Mental Health Arts
Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
47 minutes
Episodes
30
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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On Rejections & Resumes

On Rejections & Resumes

Rejections: we all know the feeling of them too well. Resumes: many of us have had to make them time and time again. How do the two go hand in hand? And how do we not let either of them define us? "T…

00:53:54  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
Is Film School Worth It?

Is Film School Worth It?

If you're hoping to be a filmmaker, is it worth going to film school? Garrett and Emily, film school graduates, discuss networking, opportunities provided by school, the value of a film degree, and w…

00:56:31  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
Being Creative Without the Industry

Being Creative Without the Industry

Now joined by not just a co-host, but "THE Co-host" Emily Cunningham, "THE GUY" Garrett Briones discusses with his partner being creative outside the confines of Hollywood. What other avenues are the…

00:45:06  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Glorified Middle Man with Emily Cunningham

Glorified Middle Man with Emily Cunningham

Editor extraordinaire Emily Cunningham returns to NJAG to talk entertainment marketing, her editing career path, working remotely, getting engaged, being in a relationship with a fellow storyteller, …

00:53:55  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
Chasing the Algorithm

Chasing the Algorithm

Being subservient to the algorithm sucks. It especially sucks when art & creativity are stifled by these numbers that determine what is and isn't seen. This week on NJAG, "THE Guy" tackles how we can…

00:39:28  |   Mon 14 Apr 2025
Make Time to Make Time

Make Time to Make Time

As creators with busy lives, we need to make time...to make time! Join "THE Guy" as he discusses finding pockets of time to get your creative work in and be creative even when in situations where you…

00:40:22  |   Mon 31 Mar 2025
It's Okay to Take a Break...Sometimes

It's Okay to Take a Break...Sometimes

When is it time to put down your creative works and take a break? More often then you think! Let "THE Guy" talk atcha and explain why it's important to keep a healthy distance between you and your pr…

00:38:52  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
In Case of Drowning: Find a Creative Buoy

In Case of Drowning: Find a Creative Buoy

What do you do when you're struggling to tell your stories while lost in the sea that is life? Find a creative buoy, of course! What is a creative buoy you might ask? Well, let "THE Guy" talk atcha a…

00:37:42  |   Mon 03 Mar 2025
Back with the Milk, Let's Go to Therapy

Back with the Milk, Let's Go to Therapy

Garrett's back with the milk, let him talk at ya about: going to therapy, existential crises, his audio drama, and keeping the creativity going in 2025.

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Theme: "Attitude…

00:51:12  |   Mon 17 Feb 2025

"Real Jobs" vs Creative Endeavours

This week on NOT JUST A GUY, "THE Guy" looks at the balance between the jobs we work to keep the lights on vs the cretive pursuits that fulfill us as storytellers. How can we strike a balance between…

00:23:34  |   Thu 25 Apr 2024
Getting Comfortable vs Getting Complacent

Getting Comfortable vs Getting Complacent

BEWARE HARSH AUDIO! ("THE Guy" is working on it)

This week on NOT JUST A GUY, "THE Guy" returns to the car and looks at what it means to be comfortable in life. What's the line between comfort and co…

00:30:58  |   Wed 10 Apr 2024
The Car Episode

The Car Episode

[BEWARE LESS CRISP AUDIO!]

Recorded on the way the second shift work of the day, "THE Guy" gives a look at where his mind amid work and creative endeavors. How do we find a balance between creative w…

00:35:45  |   Thu 21 Mar 2024
Writing an Audio Drama

Writing an Audio Drama

This is week is all about audio dramas! "THE Guy" details how he started writing in the medium and shares his evolving process as he brings his to life. Come for the tips, stay for Garrett's explanat…

00:36:40  |   Wed 06 Mar 2024
Conquering Creative Overload

Conquering Creative Overload

Do you sometimes struggle with TOO many ideas? Are you pulled in a hundred different creative directions? Host Garrett Briones looks at what to do when you're overwhelmed with your ideas and have no …

00:40:31  |   Wed 21 Feb 2024
Mental Health as a Storyteller: Comparing Careers

Mental Health as a Storyteller: Comparing Careers

Continuing his look at mental health as a storyteller, "THE Guy" Garrett Briones dives into why we compare our creative careers to others and ways that we can go easier on ourselves as we go through …

00:42:35  |   Tue 23 Jan 2024
Mental Health as a Storyteller: Burnout

Mental Health as a Storyteller: Burnout

This month is all about looking at mental health as a storyteller and this week, Garrett is looking at burnout of every kind. Is there a way we can prevent or learnt to deal with burnout? That's what…

00:50:51  |   Tue 02 Jan 2024
What Have My 2023 Struggles Taught Me?

What Have My 2023 Struggles Taught Me?

For the final episode of the year, Garrett reminisces on the creative hurdles he faced, why he feels we al need to cut ourselves more slack, his plans for 2024, and more.

Theme: Take the Lead by Kevi…

00:54:23  |   Tue 19 Dec 2023
Student Films & Work/Life Balance w/ Chris Hall (ft. Campbell Russell-Troutman)

Student Films & Work/Life Balance w/ Chris Hall (ft. Campbell Russell-Troutman)

Garrett is joined by miniature artist, grip, gaffer, and cinematographer Chris Hall to discuss Bakersfield, CA, working on MANY student films, and trying to find a healthy work/life balance. In addit…

01:38:37  |   Tue 05 Dec 2023

"Stroke the Ego" w/ Campbell Russell-Troutman

Writer & artist Campbell Russell-Troutman joins the show to talk film school projects, friendships, what he thinks making it is, D&D, and stroking your own ego. Plus, the first pull of a card from th…

01:20:25  |   Tue 21 Nov 2023

"Art is How I Talk to the World" w/ Ken Napzok

Ken Napzok, a storyteller across a litany of mediums & a personal inspiration of "THE Guy" joins the show to talk a little bit of everything. Garrett and Ken discuss Ken's beginnings in broadcast, ho…

01:23:51  |   Tue 07 Nov 2023
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