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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


The Greatest Mystery in Music
Music is life

Christopher McHale
May 30, 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


The Most Powerful Productivity Tool I Ever Used Was a #2 Pencil
Production has always fascinated me. Since I was a kid, I’ve been obsessed with how creative things get made.

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


Why Does All Music Sound the SAME in 2025?
Dig deeper. Scroll further. Risk a bad song.
Because that’s where the good ones live.

Christopher McHale
May 24, 20252 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


The Creative Pilgrimage: Finding Sacred Sight Through Photography
"Do you know why you're here?" they asked. When he admitted his ignorance, they told him he was there for "Darshan"—not just regular sight, but holy sight. "You didn't come here by accident," they insisted. "You were brought here for a reason."

Christopher McHale
Apr 25, 20253 min read


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

Christopher McHale
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Performance Metrics for Digital Audio Campaigns
In digital audio campaigns—including podcasts, radio, and voice ads—performance-driven KPIs enable marketers to track engagement and effectiveness.

Christopher McHale
Apr 23, 20251 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


The Big Opportunity: Why Brands Should Be Podcasting
The question isn’t how to reach people anymore—it’s how to break through the noise.

Christopher McHale
Apr 14, 20251 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


I guess I’m a podcaster. Who knew?
It’s been great to connect with people who share my belief in podcasting’s potential, while also recognizing the industry’s growing pains.

Christopher McHale
Jan 17, 20252 min read


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

Christopher McHale
Jan 16, 20252 min read


I’m Launching a Kickstarter, and I’m Scared
Song in Space Kickstarter pin We're preparing to launch a Kickstarter for Song in Space. Why am I nervous? This moment feels like opening...

Christopher McHale
Jan 2, 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
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