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Unapologetically Creative

Andrew Ramsammy

Booking Overview

This is an interview podcast focused on art, design, film, writing, and cross-disciplinary creative practice, featuring established external guests with recognized careers in the arts and education. Suitable pitches include award-winning filmmakers, animation and design leaders, published writers, visual artists, critics, and scholar-practitioners with distinctive perspectives on creative work and cultural impact; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 31

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 554 subscribers

Instagram: 4.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

alex@grodmedia.com

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Host

Andrew Ramsammy - Host and interviewer for the official Vermont College of Fine Arts podcast, exploring creative practice across art, design, film, writing, and related disciplines.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established artists, filmmakers, writers, designers, critics, educators, and scholar-practitioners with recognized creative work, academic or institutional affiliations, or expertise in the cultural impact of art and media.
Required Achievements:  
Award-winning or critically acclaimed films and other creative works, Emmy or Peabody recognition, Directing or producing credits on influential media projects, Published books or substantial scholarly research, Faculty, educator, or institutional leadership roles

Recent Guest Discussions

Tomás Gómez Bustillo - Independent Filmmaking, Artistic Integrity, Creative Risk, Storytelling, Mentorship, And Developing An Artistic Voice.

Natalia Ilyin - Writing And Design, Design History, Inherited Narratives, Propaganda, Critical Thinking, And Protecting A Creative Voice.

Lauren Bartone - Archival Research, Migration, Material Culture, Mapping, Cultural Memory, Ethical Storytelling, And The Relationship Between Research And Art-making.

Sam Feder - Documentary Filmmaking, Trans Visibility, Representation, Media Criticism, Advocacy, Storytelling Ethics, And Social Change.

Mark Kirkland - Animation Direction, The Simpsons, Creative Growth, Storytelling, Production Technology, Collaboration, Humor, And Sustaining A Long Creative Career.

Recent Topics

Art, Design, Film, Writing, Creative Practice

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Unapologetically Creative
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Letting Go of Control: Miguel Atwood-Ferguson on Collaboration, Perfectionism, and Creative Freedom

September 29, 2026

Composer, arranger, and music director Miguel Atwood-Ferguson discusses how curiosity, collaboration, and moving beyond perfectionism shape his creative practice. He reflects on leading without controlling, helping students develop their own artistic voices, and making music that excites him while trusting his audience to find him.TIMESTAMPS:00:25 Introduction to Miguel Atwood-Ferguson01:38 Growing Up with Music04:45 Moving Beyond Natural Talent05:55 Composing for Orchestra at Six08:55 Perfec...

The Art of Staying in the Game: Marq Evans on Filmmaking, Creative Business, and Persistence

September 16, 2026

Award-winning filmmaker and VCFA alum Marq Evans shares the realities of independent documentary filmmaking, from finding and financing the right stories to navigating distribution and building an audience. He also reflects on treating the business side of art as a creative practice, using new tools like AI, and why persistence is one of the most important parts of sustaining a creative life.Time Stamps:01:05 Clay Dream and the Story of Will Vinton03:22 Why Every Documentary Is Autobiographic...

Making Space for Play: Callie C. Miller on Storytelling, Creativity, and Finding Your Voice

September 01, 2026

Children’s book author and animation writer Callie C. Miller discusses how play, curiosity, and persistence have shaped her creative life. She reflects on finding her voice as a writer, breaking into animation, building a career through relationships and intentional practice, and why making space for joy can lead to stronger, more meaningful creative work.TIMESTAMPS: 01:05 Meet Callie C. Miller02:33 Where Callie’s connection to play began05:06 Why adults need play too07:24 Finding your voice ...

Frequently asked questions

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Unapologetically Creative
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How do I get in touch with Unapologetically Creative?

Unapologetically Creative is hosted by Andrew Ramsammy. Its publicly listed email is alex@grodmedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Unapologetically Creative?

The publicly listed email for Unapologetically Creative: alex@grodmedia.com.

How many listeners does Unapologetically Creative have?

Podseeker estimates Unapologetically Creative reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Unapologetically Creative?

Unapologetically Creative typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established artists, filmmakers, writers, designers, critics, educators, and scholar-practitioners with recognized creative work, academic or institutional affiliations, or expertise in the cultural impact of art and media. Common among recent guests: Award-winning or critically acclaimed films and other creative works; Emmy or Peabody recognition; Directing or producing credits on influential media projects. Recent guests include Tomás Gómez Bustillo, Natalia Ilyin, and Lauren Bartone.

How hard is it to get booked on Unapologetically Creative?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Unapologetically Creative cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Design, Film, Writing, and Creative Practice. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

alex@grodmedia.com

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