Episode 38: King Kyote reveals the reality of making it in music, the truth about AI’s impact on creativity, why the business side is tougher than ever, and how surfing keeps him grounded as he chases his dreams.

He explains:
→ The real struggles behind breaking into the music industry
→ How AI is changing music, and why it can’t replace human soul
→ The business lessons every artist needs to learn
→ Why live performance and imperfection matter more than ever
→ How surfing and creativity go hand-in-hand
→ The story behind his most personal song, and what inspires his writing

CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome & Introduction
00:29 King Kyote’s New Album & Upcoming Show
02:51 Growing Up Together & Early Music Days
05:05 The Journey: Achievements & Aspirations
08:37 Navigating the Music Business
14:16 America’s Song Contest & The Voice Experience
22:46 The Role of AI in Music & Art
33:00 The Soul of Music: Human vs. AI
41:11 Songwriting, Inspiration & Family Stories
49:11 Surfing, Balance, and Creative Process
59:36 Consistency, Releasing Music & Artistic Growth
1:08:28 The Power of Demos & Imperfection
1:17:47 The Future of Art, Technology & Accessibility
1:25:18 Live Performance: “War On”
1:37:10 Final Thoughts & Upcoming Tour

Where To Find King Kyote:

website: https://www.kingkyote.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/king_kyote/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CTyDM4E9g0PLjjhJVz7tD?si=QT_eflXQR4eioBY69-UYjw

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Where To Find Sean:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-r-collins/
https://www.instagram.com/jukebooth/
https://www.jukebooth.com/

Episode 37: Sean Collins and Studio Lab's Executive Producer Ken Kingdon talk about why virtual production solves so many problems in the production world.
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Show Notes:
(1:00) - What is Virtual Production?
(4:00) - Why Virtual Production is a Game Changer
(8:00) - Budget & Creative Freedom Unlocked
(12:00) - AI & The Future of Filmmaking
(18:00) - Behind the Scenes Tech & Studio Tour
(25:00) - Creative Advice & Career Stories
(30:00) - Final Thoughts & Takeaways

Studio Lab: https://studiolab.one/

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Where To Find Sean:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-r-collins/
https://www.instagram.com/jukebooth/
https://www.jukebooth.com/

Patrick Moreau is an Emmy-winning filmmaker and the founder of Muse Storytelling. He’s known for his work with Canon, the NFL, and Four Seasons, and for pioneering the idea of “permissionless thinking” — a mindset that helped him build a filmmaking career from the ground up. In this episode, Patrick shares how he turned a wedding film shot on a Best Buy camera into an Emmy-winning career, why creatives should stop charging day rates, and how to sell vision, trust, and value in the age of AI.

00:00 Quick Setup & Intro
01:20 The Power of Vision and AI in Storytelling
06:05 How to Sell Big Ideas with Proof, Not Decks
09:55 Overcoming Resistance to AI in Filmmaking
11:20 Why Creators Need Something Real to Say
14:30 Doubling Down on Being Human
18:20 Building Trust and Outcome Independence
21:10 Why You Should Never Charge Day Rates
25:10 The Victor vs. Victim Mindset
29:20 Patrick’s Story: From Best Buy Camera to Emmy Awards
34:40 How Canon and the NFL Discovered Him
40:00 Permissionless Thinking and the $2M Leap
46:00 Value-Based Pricing and Selling Outcomes
49:30 How to Get Clients to Pay More by Seeing Their Goals
52:10 Building a Filmmaking Career from Nothing
55:10 The 30-Day, $100K Filmmaking Challenge
59:45 Creating Offers that Convert
01:06:00 Why We Sell Experiences, Not Videos
01:09:40 The Future of Filmmaking and Human Creativity

Follow Patrick Moreau:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamoreau/
https://www.musestorytelling.com/

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Where To Find Sean:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-r-collins/
https://www.instagram.com/jukebooth/
https://www.jukebooth.com/