ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Behind the Act is a podcast of honest and vulnerable conversations for creative people—discussing our fears, doubts, and breakthrough moments. If you're a musician, artist, entrepreneur, or any other creative, this podcast is for you.
My name is Seth Schaeffer, and I'm the host of Behind The Act. I'm a musician, commercial documentary filmmaker, and an advocate for helpful vulnerability. Every episode is an open exploration of each guest's current inspiration and fears, and I personally learn something new from every episode.
New episodes will be waiting for you every Tuesday morning!
My name is Seth Schaeffer, and I'm the host of Behind The Act. I'm a musician, commercial documentary filmmaker, and an advocate for helpful vulnerability. Every episode is an open exploration of each guest's current inspiration and fears, and I personally learn something new from every episode.
New episodes will be waiting for you every Tuesday morning!
Hosts:
Update frequency:
weekly
Average audio length:
59 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
40 episodes
since Jan. 8, 2024
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Seth Schaefer speaks with Carl Bahner about his experience with ADHD and the creative process, diving into how it affects his work as a mixing engineer. They also explore the impact and ethics of AI on the music industry and the importance of realizing what your personal brand already is.
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PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Join us on Behind The Act as Seth Schaeffer sits down with Carrie Schaeffer, a certified life coach and podcaster, to learn more about managing expectations. They unpack how expectations can impact artists’ mental health, creativity, and productivity, and share practical tools for achieving balance…
Carolina Rial joins Seth Schaeffer on this episode of the Behind The Act podcast to discuss her journey as an artist and singer-songwriter. From her roots in New York and New Jersey to her experiences of singing on The Voice, Carolina shares her unwavering optimism and the importance of self-expres…
Join us as Lizzy McAvoy shares how the structure of corporate life has unlocked her creative potential, leading to the best songwriting of her career. With decades of experience in the music industry (having written thousands of songs), Lizzy shares the surprising ways her new path in corporate Ame…
Join me in this episode of Behind The Act as I learn about the life and career of Luis Espaillat, a respected bassist known for his work in both studio sessions and live performances. Luis opens up about his journey, sharing the daily practices that keep him grounded and some personal challenges he…
In this episode of Behind The Act, we talk with Jim Gray about the challenges of balancing creativity and business in the music industry, the importance of self-awareness and setting boundaries, and how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of artist development and management. Jim shares his exp…
In this episode of Behind The Act, host Seth Schaeffer sits down with musician and songwriter Eddie Haddad to discuss the music industry, creativity, and fatherhood. Join them as they discuss:
- Navigating the LA and Nashville music scenes as a working guitarist
- The importance of networking…
Brad Bass and Seth Schaeffer discuss everything from personal experiences to professional growth. From tackling imposter syndrome to navigating technical issues, this episode is packed with valuable advice.
- The importance of diffusing situations and listening to complaints professionally
- Balan…
Join us on this episode of Behind The Act as we dive into the multifaceted life and creative process of Dave Grossman. From salvaged wood creations to environmental consciousness, Dave shares unique insights into his artistic journey.
- Finding beauty in the flaws of wood and people alike
- T…
In this episode of Behind The Act, we talk with Ruslan Ordonalov (music producer and musical artist) about the importance of evolving as an artist, the insecurities and challenges of releasing personal music, and the delicate balance between confidence and ego in creative work.
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