Join us for an exciting episode of Creator/Shift where our host, Erika Christie, sits down with the brilliant and entertaining Mary Meyer! In this episode, Mary shares her experiences of interviewing bands, bantering with them, and the creative process behind it all. From the origins of the term "bandter" to the challenges and fun of creating skits and improvising on the fly. Mary’s approach to interviews, imbued with the spontaneity of improv and the polish of a seasoned actor, offers a treasure trove of lessons for anyone looking to enhance their creative endeavors. Mary gives us an engaging peek into her world. Discover:- What "bandter" really means and how it became a show segment- A hilarious breakdown of a live "bandter" session with Mary- The behind-the-scenes process of setting up interviews that feed into improv sessions- How Mary's acting skills enhance her interviewing abilities- A spontaneous and funny improv performance by Mary that you won't want to miss!- Mary also points out the importance of being an enthusiastic version of oneself while hosting. A tip from Mary Meyer “Be an investigator and collect quirks from your guests—turn them into gold!” 🏅Feeling the inspiration? Share this slice of creativity with someone who’d appreciate it! 🌟👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content from the Creator/Shift podcast!Follow Mary on Instagram @MaryMeyerActErika Christie is the host of Creator/Shift and as a Filmmaker/Writer/Producer has worked professionally in many different fields. Erika will be interviewing all types of amazing art-folk and delving into the best ways that artists up skill themselves- meaning, what they do to better themselves and their artwork. We'll also be putting a special focus on transitioning your skills into new artistic mediums and how to best work and collaborate with artists who have very different skill sets from your own. On Tech Tuesdays we will be delving into software, design, and gear reviews as we cover many artistic disciplines.The Creator/Shift Podcast is both Video and Audio. The Audio portion can be found on Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms. Live Streamed interviews, workshops, and gear reviews can be found on YouTube and Twitch. Some interviews that are highly visual are best seen in their video form and may not appear in the audio-only portion of the podcast.To support our growing community, follow us on Patreon at IMAGINE ALLEY https://www.patreon.com/imaginealleyxPatreon will have exclusive interviews, workshops, Q&A sessions, and resources not found anywhere else.Follow Imagine Alley at — >YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ImagineAlleyXTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/imaginealleydigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/imaginealleyx/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imaginealleyxFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImagineAlleyDigitalWebsite: https://www.imaginealleydigital.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.