Creative Pep Talk is a weekly podcast hosted by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Andy J. Pizza, covering building a sustainable creative practice through solo episodes and interviews with creatives. The show has 580 episodes released weekly, typically 25 to 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll.
Weekly creative coaching reaching a loyal audience of working creatives and makers
- 580 episodes since 2014 with a weekly cadence build sustained listener habit
- Apple rating of 4.8 from 2,020 ratings signals strong audience approval
- Guests include bestselling authors and Toy Story 5 co-writer Kenna Jean Harris
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, listener-focused coaching
- Tone
- encouraging, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 25 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed, and the description names no sponsors or funding links.
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Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and recent episode titles cover creativity, productivity and interviews with authors and filmmakers.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.creativepeptalk.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id929743897 |
| RSS feed | rss.introcast.io/929743897/feeds.megaphone.fm/TP… |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Find "Your Way" with Toy Story 5 Co-Director/Writer Kenna Jean Harris | 2026-10-14 | 57 min |
| 576 - The Anti-System: For When Normal Habits, Productivity, and Welln | 2026-10-07 | 26 min |
| 575 - An Alternative to Habits for Creative Brains with ADHD Neuroscie | 2026-09-30 | 41 min |
| 574 - 3 Things to Do When You Can’t Change Your Circumstance | 2026-09-23 | 25 min |
| 573 - Need More Joy? How Creativity is the Discipline in Optimism Tina | 2026-09-16 | 41 min |
| 572 - Listen to Unlock Flow Now, Prep for Big Projects and Courage to | 2026-09-09 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A Weekly Podcast Companion for Your Creative Journey Transform your creative potential into reality by making your creativity a practice. A “creative discipline” can feel like an oxymoron. Creativity is about doing something new. Discipline is about doing something consistently. The aim of this podcast is to help you strike that elusive balance. Each week, New York Times Bestselling Author…
About Creative Pep Talk
Creative Pep Talk is a weekly podcast hosted by Andy J. Pizza, a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, according to the show's website and feed. Each episode offers strategies for building a creative practice, combining solo episodes with interviews with established creatives such as author Austin Kleon and writer Cal Newport. The show has released 580 episodes since October 2014 at a weekly cadence, with a median episode length of about 42 minutes.
The show holds an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 2,020 ratings. Its audience is estimated, not measured: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward working creatives aged 25 to 44. The feed shows no sponsors or funding links.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range. This suits creative tool makers, art supply brands and creator education products.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Creative Pep Talk can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Creative Pep Talk
How much does Creative Pep Talk charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000. Exact pricing depends on the show's current terms and is not published in the feed.
What is Creative Pep Talk about?
Creative Pep Talk is a weekly podcast by Andy J. Pizza about building a sustainable creative practice. It includes solo episodes and interviews with authors, illustrators and other creatives.
How do I contact Creative Pep Talk about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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