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Abandon Worry
Work with passion. Always.

Christopher McHale
Jan 91 min read


The Responsibility of Being Yourself
There’s a moment in the writing when the whole thing goes quiet. No performing. No explaining. No defending. Just telling.

Christopher McHale
Jan 83 min read


Story First. And Always.
The emotional connection of story is either there or it’s not.

Christopher McHale
Jul 23, 20252 min read


The Songlines of the Galaxy How “Song in Space” Connects with the Ancient World
Our young hero, Song, follows sonic paths across the stars — not with a compass, but with her violin.

Christopher McHale
Jul 17, 20251 min read


The Sonic Humanist Project: A Legacy in Four Movements
The Sonic Humanist Project represents my legacy—an exploration of how sound shapes memory, identity, and culture.

Christopher McHale
Jun 22, 20254 min read


How to Unlock Your Inner Creative Potential
Creativity is often viewed as an inherent trait, like some magic voodoo thing reserved for artists or musicians. That's not true. Everyone possesses the ability to be creative; it just takes a little help to bring it out.

Christopher McHale
Jun 10, 20256 min read


Creative Community Model for a New World
I needed resources. Players. Studios. Lawyers. Performance spaces. Animators. Sound wizards. Social media-wise folk. I needed community. And somehow, 2112 had it all.

Christopher McHale
Jun 9, 20253 min read


Harvest, Not Hustle
Let creative development breathe.

Christopher McHale
Jun 4, 20251 min read


Born to Write. Do I Bad Write Now?
AI is a powerful writing assistant. It’s also an abysmal writer.

Christopher McHale
Jun 3, 20253 min read


Creative Ambition: The Fuel of Artistic Greatness
For me, creative ambition is everything. It’s the difference between creating something safe and making something transformative.

Christopher McHale
May 28, 20253 min read


AI Is Mid: Understanding the Limitations of Artificial Intelligence in Art
Ask any artist, and they’ll tell you: the process isn’t just how art gets made. It’s how the artist gets made.

Christopher McHale
May 24, 20253 min read


You Won’t Believe the Cliffhanger at the End of This Post—Or Will You?
The Art, Psychology, and Power of the Cliffhanger in Stories and Life.

Christopher McHale
May 2, 20257 min read


Reset To Recharge
Maybe it’s time to shift from hustling to harvesting.

Christopher McHale
Apr 27, 20251 min read


Baseball is the Great American Audio Sport
Baseball is the Great American Audio Sport

Christopher McHale
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Exploring Innovation: My Experience at the 2112 Creative Incubator in Chicago
Chris on the Creatvie Trampoline 2112: The Creative Trampoline You Didn’t Know You Needed I like buses, subways, and all sorts of public...

Christopher McHale
Apr 23, 20252 min read


Are Artists Time Travelers? (Asking for a Friend—and Mozart)
Where did Mozart come from? How can he be? Or Shakespeare? Or Bobby Dylan. What are they channeling? Are artists time travelers!!!

Christopher McHale
Mar 25, 20253 min read


Creative Ambition: The Fuel of Artistic Greatness
Ambition gives creativity its wings. It separates those who dream from those who create.

Christopher McHale
Mar 22, 20252 min read


Is Podcasting a Business?
What podcasting needs is a little old-school ROI.

Christopher McHale
Jan 16, 20252 min read


The Value of a ‘No Screens’ Approach in Engagement
At its core, a screen-free philosophy invites us to reconnect with stories, our imaginations, and, most importantly, with each other.

Christopher McHale
Jan 1, 20253 min read


The Evolution of Concept Albums: Past, Present, and Future with Song in Space
The concept album is a unique art form that has captivated audiences for decades, blending storytelling with music.

Christopher McHale
Dec 31, 20243 min read
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