The BWNC Podcast

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Real creator careers, told without polish.

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The BWNC Podcast is a loose, practical hang with photographers, musicians, YouTubers, and working creatives. It favors origin stories, course changes, production realities, and the awkward lessons behind visible success.

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About The BWNC Podcast

The BWNC Podcast treats creative careers as lived-in stories, not clean highlight reels. Its strongest episodes feel like a creator hang that keeps finding the useful lesson inside the tangent. A photographer explains copyright, takedown notices, and why protecting images matters after the work leaves your hands. A YouTuber breaks down the pressure of producing scripted videos three times a week while staying close enough to audience reaction to change course. A touring photographer talks through the gear choices, relationships, and odd first connections that can shape years of work. A musician turns early jobs, viral instinct, and relationships into a bigger point about charisma and opportunity. The show keeps coming back to access. Who can get in the room, who can move comfortably once there, and who can deliver quickly enough to be invited back all matter here. It also keeps coming back to the less glamorous parts of creative work. Client notes, revisions, batching, editing, licensing, branded events, community, and personal confidence all sit beside bigger dreams about touring, subscribers, artists, and recognition. The interviews are loose, and that looseness is part of the value. Guests have room to explain how things really happened, including the lucky breaks, the awkward failures, and the practical systems that made the next step possible. The host’s framing is warm and admiring, but it is not distant. Questions often come from inside the same creative pressure: wanting better work, better clients, stronger networks, and a career that can survive more than one good moment. The result is a show for creators who like advice with context. It is not a tidy masterclass. It is a running archive of people figuring out how to make, get paid, stay visible, and keep moving.

Made for: For photographers, musicians, YouTubers, video editors, graphic designers, and independent creators who want career lessons from people already doing the work. It especially fits listeners who care about the business and relationship side of creative life.

What sets it apart: BWNC stands out by making career advice feel like an actual creator conversation: loose, specific, funny, and grounded in production details. The show spends as much time on revisions, rights, turnaround time, and access as it does on big wins.

In their own words

The BWNC Podcast is the #1 resource for content creators. Every Monday, we share interviews & discussions with industry-leading creatives whose stories will inspire you to follow your passion. Our goal is to provide you with the shortcuts, tips, & advice that will take your career to the next level! Hosted by filmmaker Ben Hagarty – best known for his work with major artists & brands like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Caon, & EA Games.

As heard by us

Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Creative careers become legible here through candid interviews about production choices, professional relationships, copyright, and the work behind public success.

The BWNC Podcast follows creative careers from ambition through daily logistics, with Ben Haggerty asking how work is found, made, protected, and sustained. His interviews move comfortably between personal history and practical decisions.

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  • photographers talking gear choices and the people skills behind getting the shot at a creator event
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Episodes

  1. 1

    We’re taking a break from the podcast & here’s why! | EP 206

    ·6m
  2. 2

    Parker Laramie: Film Editor for Unfriended, Allen v. Farrow, and A24’s Andre is an idiot

    ·1h 9m
  3. 3

    Kinigra Deon: How She Built a 4.7M Subscriber YouTube Empire

    ·1h 17m
  4. 4

    Ernie Gilbert: Breaking Into Hollywood Through Editing & Directing

    ·1h 9m
  5. 5

    solo

    ·12m
  6. 6

    COODIE & CHIKE INTERVIEW! Documentary Filmmaking, music videos, and more!

    ·1h 21m
  7. 7

    SAM NEWTON INTERVIEW - Travel Filmmaker & YouTuber

    ·1h 22m
  8. 8

    Anthony Supreme on touring with J Cole, shooting the Dreamville documentary, & starting PREME magazine! | EP 214

    ·1h 30m
  9. 9

    KAITO INTERVIEW - Director & Photographer

    ·1h 20m
  10. 10

    Daniel Rojas Interview - Photographer for Travis Barker, Blink 182, and more!

    ·1h 9m
  11. 11

    Atiba Jefferson Interview - Legendary Photographer

    ·1h 37m
  12. 12

    Matt Sokoler on Production Designing Music Videos, Commercials, and Photoshoots!

    ·46m
  13. 13

    Misshattan on Aerial Photography, Quitting Her Full Time Job, Developing a Brand, and More!

    ·1h 1m
  14. 14

    Jake Chams on Surviving a Tragedy and Shooting for Panic at the Disco, Marshmello, Green Day, and more

    ·1h 22m
  15. 15

    FranklinsPOV on Becoming a DP, Shooting His First Nike Commercial, Working With Doja Cat, ASAP Rocky, Blink 182 and more!

    ·1h 39m
  16. 16

    Mike Carson on Creative Directing for Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, How Virgil Abloh was a Mentor, and More!

    ·1h 41m
  17. 17

    Rory Kramer on Shooting Justin Biebers Album Cover, Creating His Own MTV Show, and Overcoming Creative Depression

    ·1h 33m
  18. 18

    Ben Hagarty on Moving Back to Iowa, Finding Creative Balance, and the Future of BWNC

    ·27m
  19. 19

    Season Two is HERE!

    ·1m
  20. 20

    BWNC is changing for good...

    ·23m
  21. 21

    The FIRST STEP to a Successful 2021! | EP 222

    ·42m
  22. 22

    What It's Like To Be On Tour | EP 221

    ·50m
  23. 23

    Guapdad4000 on his early days in the rap game, growing as an independent solo artist, and his first Grammy nomination with J Cole!

    ·1h 28m
  24. 24

    Client Retainers: The Key to Consistent Revenue | EP 219

    ·47m
  25. 25

    Valentina Vee on Creating Meaningful Work, Film Industry Education & Empowering Young Women to Chase Their Dreams | EP 218

    ·1h 50m
  26. 26

    Why Being a "Jack of all Trades" is Holding You Back! | EP 217

    ·52m
  27. 27

    Steve Sweatpants on New York street photography & starting Street Dreams Magazine! | EP 216

    ·1h 26m
  28. 28

    Why You Should Always Be a Student of the Game! | EP 215

    ·51m
  29. 29

    Don't Forget Why You Started Creating in the First Place! | EP 213

    ·27m
  30. 30

    GimbalGod on filming professional snowboarders, making a living with a GoPro, & pushing the limits of extreme sports videography! | EP 212

    ·1h 43m
  31. 31

    Why You Should Never Overpromise and Underdeliver! | EP 211

    ·33m
  32. 32

    Blackprints on photographing influencers for YouTube, touring with Olivia O'Brien, & building a personal brand! | EP 210

    ·55m
  33. 33

    4 Reasons Why Saying “YES” is the Key to Creative Growth | EP 209

    ·35m
  34. 34

    Daniel Schiffer on his journey to 1M subscribers, creating cinematic product commercials, and mastering the EPIC B ROLL style! | EP 208

    ·1h 15m
  35. 35

    Welcome to the BWNC Podcast!

    ·2m
  36. 36

    SLIMESUNDAY on abstract collage art, his creative process, & designing for Playboy & Penthouse! | EP 207

    ·49m
  37. 37

    Photographer Ami Vitale: Protect Your Work, Honor the Story, Trust the Process

    ·1h 16m
  38. 38

    YCImaging on balancing Youtube, music videos, & family! | EP 205

    ·54m
  39. 39

    How to become a full-time MUSIC PRODUCER! feat Sarah The !llstrumentalist! | EP 204

    ·43m
  40. 40

    Tiiiiiiiiiip on DJ’ing for Yung Gravy, hosting hip-hop shows in Minneapolis, & working with Bobby Raps! | EP 203

    ·1h 7m
  41. 41

    Do you NEED to move to LA or NYC to make it as creator? | EP 202

    ·45m
  42. 42

    Cole Walliser on Glambot, shooting superstar women like Katy Perry & P!nk, & directing commercials for CoverGirl! | EP 201

    ·1h
  43. 43

    The SINGLE most IMPORTANT TOOL for FREELANCERS | Celebrating 200 episodes of the BWNC Podcast (CONTEST WINNERS)

    ·58m
  44. 44

    Adam Elmakias on educating photographers through Twitch & Discord! | EP 199

    ·58m
  45. 45

    A “coffee shop” client-meeting walkthrough from BenRealVsWorld! | EP 198

    ·38m
  46. 46

    Thor Wixom on steadicam operating in Hollywood, thoughts on gimbals, and making it in the industry as a cinematographer! | EP 197

    ·49m
  47. 47

    3 Steps to Enhance Your Video Editing Skills feat. Mike Parenteau | EP 196

    ·52m
  48. 48

    Dave Fogarty on photographing the iconic career of UFC fighter Conor McGregor! | EP 195

    ·58m
  49. 49

    Client Revisions - How to avoid a NIGHTMARE! | EP 194

    ·36m
  50. 50

    Bash.Yams on feature film VFX, working w/ Ari Fararooy at Coachella, & creating his studio Warm & Fuzzy! | EP 193

    ·43m
  51. 51

    The most effective way to get hired by an ARTIST or celebrity! | EP 192

    ·51m
  52. 52

    RUKES on becoming the #1 EDM DJ photographer in the world! | EP 191

    ·55m
  53. 53

    Making CINEMATIC product videos from home feat. BWNC member Austen Paul! | EP 190

    ·29m
  54. 54

    Photographing protests, censorship, and the photojournalist perspective feat. Andrew White | EP 189

    ·45m
  55. 55

    Do your part to create CHANGE | EP 188

    ·17m
  56. 56

    Ashley Osborn on shooting Selena Gomez's album cover, directing a Vans campaign, & empowering women in music! | EP 187

    ·55m
  57. 57

    John Krasinki’s “Some Good News” Youtube series sells to CBS! | Why you shouldn’t wait to start your ideas | EP 186

    ·34m
  58. 58

    Jon Cruz on his life as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s digital creator! | EP 185

    ·52m
  59. 59

    Tony Yacenda on directing the hit show Dave, American Vandal & Freaky Friday for Lil Dicky | EP 182

    ·58m
  60. 60

    ProducedByDre on producing Post Malone's Circles music video with Colin Tilley! | EP 183

    ·38m
  61. 61

    Dusty Kessler on quarantine with G-Eazy & shooting for Budweiser at the Super Bowl! | Ep.184

    ·27m
  62. 62

    CLOCK OUT! There’s always tomorrow | Morning Roast | EP 181

    ·37m
  63. 63

    Ari Fararooy, Miranda McDonald & Justin Odisho | Quarantine & Chill | EP 180

    ·1h 32m
  64. 64

    Why You Should Optimize Your Home Workspace! | Morning Roast | EP 179

    ·33m
  65. 65

    San Holo, Ev Salomon & Louie Vito | Quarantine & Chill | EP 178

    ·1h 18m
  66. 66

    The #1 Most Overlooked SKILL For Creatives! | Morning Roast | EP 177

    ·24m
  67. 67

    Jaquel Knight, Nick Mahar & Israel Shoots | Quarantine & Chill | EP 176

    ·1h 23m
  68. 68

    COVID-19 Survival for CREATORS ft. ACCOUNTING EXPERT Kevin Smoot | Morning Roast | EP 175

    ·33m
  69. 69

    Markus Frieske & Baeth | Quarantine & Chill | EP 174

    ·1h 25m
  70. 70

    How to Start a Podcast! | Morning Roast | EP 173

    ·41m
  71. 71

    Greg Noire, Kai Art & Jordan Wozy | Quarantine & Chill | EP 172

    ·1h 30m
  72. 72

    5 Ways to Be More Productive Working From Home! | Morning Roast | EP 171

    ·37m
  73. 73

    Cal Scruby, Josh Olufemii & Andrew Sandler | Quarantine & Chill | EP 170

    ·1h 21m
  74. 74

    Do I Quit My Job and Go Freelance? feat. Business Coach Scotty Russell | Morning Roast | EP 169

    ·33m
  75. 75

    ItsTheReal, CacheBunny & Morgan Cooper | Quarantine & Chill | EP 168

    ·1h 17m
  76. 76

    Content Creators vs Coronavirus | Morning Roast | EP 167

    ·42m
  77. 77

    How Pasha the Boss became the best freerunning athlete in the WORLD! | EP 166

    ·1h 31m
  78. 78

    How to Become a Full-Time Music Festival Photographer feat. Danilo Lewis | Morning Roast | EP 165

    ·35m
  79. 79

    How Chris Yoder became one of the top EDM videographers in the game! | EP 164

    ·1h 43m
  80. 80

    How To Build a Brand From Scratch feat. Dutch Bro’s Gavin Simcoe | Morning Roast | EP 163

    ·31m
  81. 81

    How Shubham became the star of the Netflix show THE CIRCLE! | EP 162

    ·1h 13m
  82. 82

    One MAJOR TIP to accelerate your growth as a creator! | Morning Roast | EP 161

    ·38m
  83. 83

    How Jerreau Got The Ultimate Rap Career Cosign From Lebron James! | EP 160

    ·1h 54m
  84. 84

    Perfecting Your Invoices | Morning Roast | EP 159

    ·37m
  85. 85

    How Red Gaskell got a job with Casey Neistat! | EP 158

    ·1h 50m
  86. 86

    Chasing Greatness – The Film | Morning Roast | EP 157

    ·45m
  87. 87

    How Ty Rogers transitioned from baseball player to sports content creator for Cam Newton & Michigan Football! | EP 156

    ·1h 47m
  88. 88

    Celebrating the Grammy award-winning film “HOMECOMING” | Morning Roast | EP 155

    ·50m
  89. 89

    How Brandi Marie went from being a PA to a full time social influencer!! | EP 154

    ·1h 32m
  90. 90

    Work Life Balance | Morning Roast | EP 153

    ·41m
  91. 91

    How Joe Larkin started shooting for DIPLO, NGHTMRE, and more! | EP 152

    ·2h 9m
  92. 92

    We Stan Will Smith | Morning Roast | EP 151

    ·34m
  93. 93

    How Ashley Everett became Beyonce's dance captain! | EP 150

    ·1h 57m
  94. 94

    You Should Find A Mentor | Morning Roast | EP 149

    ·44m
  95. 95

    How Cyrus Ausar became an award-winning humanitarian, speaker, & suicide prevention expert! | EP 148

    ·1h 43m
  96. 96

    Don't Be Afraid To Follow Up | Morning Roast | EP 147

    ·33m
  97. 97

    How Kevin Parry became a feature-film stop motion animator! | EP 146

    ·1h 27m
  98. 98

    Top 12 Creator Lessons from 2019 | Morning Roast | EP 145

    ·48m
  99. 99

    How Jeffrey Eaton and Modern Life is War changed the hardcore music scene | EP 144

    ·1h 39m
  100. 100

    Christmas Special | Morning Roast | EP 143

    ·43m
  101. 101

    Photographer Ami Vitale: Protect Your Work, Honor the Story, Trust the Process

    Hidden gem

    Adobe makes this bonus episode possible, and the host uses it for a relaxed conversation with Vitale about empathy, upbringing, and making work in a hard world.

    Apr 24, 2025·1h 16m·5 clips
  102. 102

    Ernie Gilbert: Breaking Into Hollywood Through Editing & Directing

    Feb 20, 2025·1h 9m
  103. 103

    Kinigra Deon: How She Built a 4.7M Subscriber YouTube Empire

    Hidden gem

    Sundance gives this one a strange full-circle feel.

    Feb 20, 2025·1h 17m·5 clips
  104. 104

    Parker Laramie: Film Editor for Unfriended, Allen v. Farrow, and A24’s Andre is an idiot

    Feb 20, 2025·1h 9m
  105. 105

    solo

    Jul 24, 2024·12m
  106. 106

    COODIE & CHIKE INTERVIEW! Documentary Filmmaking, music videos, and more!

    Jul 14, 2024·1h 21m
  107. 107

    SAM NEWTON INTERVIEW - Travel Filmmaker & YouTuber

    Jul 7, 2024·1h 22m
  108. 108

    KAITO INTERVIEW - Director & Photographer

    Jul 1, 2024·1h 20m
  109. 109

    Daniel Rojas Interview - Photographer for Travis Barker, Blink 182, and more!

    Hidden gem

    Daniel Rojas drops into a loose creator hang, and the host immediately starts piecing together a possible 2014 LA overlap.

    Jun 16, 2024·1h 9m·4 clips
  110. 110

    Atiba Jefferson Interview - Legendary Photographer

    Jun 9, 2024·1h 37m
  111. 111

    Matt Sokoler on Production Designing Music Videos, Commercials, and Photoshoots!

    May 26, 2024·46m
  112. 112

    Misshattan on Aerial Photography, Quitting Her Full Time Job, Developing a Brand, and More!

    May 19, 2024·1h 1m
  113. 113

    Jake Chams on Surviving a Tragedy and Shooting for Panic at the Disco, Marshmello, Green Day, and more

    May 12, 2024·1h 22m
  114. 114

    FranklinsPOV on Becoming a DP, Shooting His First Nike Commercial, Working With Doja Cat, ASAP Rocky, Blink 182 and more!

    Apr 28, 2024·1h 39m
  115. 115

    Mike Carson on Creative Directing for Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar, How Virgil Abloh was a Mentor, and More!

    Apr 21, 2024·1h 41m
  116. 116

    Rory Kramer on Shooting Justin Biebers Album Cover, Creating His Own MTV Show, and Overcoming Creative Depression

    Apr 14, 2024·1h 33m
  117. 117

    Ben Hagarty on Moving Back to Iowa, Finding Creative Balance, and the Future of BWNC

    Apr 7, 2024·27m
  118. 118

    BWNC is changing for good...

    Dec 11, 2021·23m
  119. 119

    The FIRST STEP to a Successful 2021! | EP 222

    Dec 28, 2020·42m
  120. 120

    What It's Like To Be On Tour | EP 221

    Dec 21, 2020·50m
  121. 121

    Guapdad4000 on his early days in the rap game, growing as an independent solo artist, and his first Grammy nomination with J Cole!

    Hidden gem

    Guapdad4000 starts with strategy.

    Dec 14, 2020·1h 28m·6 clips
  122. 122

    Client Retainers: The Key to Consistent Revenue | EP 219

    Dec 7, 2020·47m
  123. 123

    Valentina Vee on Creating Meaningful Work, Film Industry Education & Empowering Young Women to Chase Their Dreams | EP 218

    Nov 30, 2020·1h 50m
  124. 124

    Why Being a "Jack of all Trades" is Holding You Back! | EP 217

    Nov 23, 2020·52m
  125. 125

    Steve Sweatpants on New York street photography & starting Street Dreams Magazine! | EP 216

    Nov 16, 2020·1h 26m
  126. 126

    Why You Should Always Be a Student of the Game! | EP 215

    Nov 10, 2020·51m
  127. 127

    Anthony Supreme on touring with J Cole, shooting the Dreamville documentary, & starting PREME magazine! | EP 214

    Nov 2, 2020·1h 30m
  128. 128

    Don't Forget Why You Started Creating in the First Place! | EP 213

    Oct 26, 2020·27m
  129. 129

    GimbalGod on filming professional snowboarders, making a living with a GoPro, & pushing the limits of extreme sports videography! | EP 212

    Oct 19, 2020·1h 43m
  130. 130

    Why You Should Never Overpromise and Underdeliver! | EP 211

    Oct 12, 2020·33m
  131. 131

    Blackprints on photographing influencers for YouTube, touring with Olivia O'Brien, & building a personal brand! | EP 210

    Hidden gem

    You can build from Portland.

    Oct 5, 2020·55m·3 clips
  132. 132

    4 Reasons Why Saying “YES” is the Key to Creative Growth | EP 209

    Sep 28, 2020·35m
  133. 133

    Daniel Schiffer on his journey to 1M subscribers, creating cinematic product commercials, and mastering the EPIC B ROLL style! | EP 208

    Sep 21, 2020·1h 15m
  134. 134

    SLIMESUNDAY on abstract collage art, his creative process, & designing for Playboy & Penthouse! | EP 207

    Aug 10, 2020·49m
  135. 135

    We’re taking a break from the podcast & here’s why! | EP 206

    Aug 5, 2020·6m
  136. 136

    YCImaging on balancing Youtube, music videos, & family! | EP 205

    Aug 3, 2020·54m
  137. 137

    How to become a full-time MUSIC PRODUCER! feat Sarah The !llstrumentalist! | EP 204

    Jul 29, 2020·43m
  138. 138

    Tiiiiiiiiiip on DJ’ing for Yung Gravy, hosting hip-hop shows in Minneapolis, & working with Bobby Raps! | EP 203

    Jul 27, 2020·1h 7m
  139. 139

    Do you NEED to move to LA or NYC to make it as creator? | EP 202

    Jul 22, 2020·45m
  140. 140

    Cole Walliser on Glambot, shooting superstar women like Katy Perry & P!nk, & directing commercials for CoverGirl! | EP 201

    Jul 20, 2020·1h
  141. 141

    The SINGLE most IMPORTANT TOOL for FREELANCERS | Celebrating 200 episodes of the BWNC Podcast (CONTEST WINNERS)

    Jul 16, 2020·58m
  142. 142

    Adam Elmakias on educating photographers through Twitch & Discord! | EP 199

    Jul 13, 2020·58m
  143. 143

    A “coffee shop” client-meeting walkthrough from BenRealVsWorld! | EP 198

    Jul 8, 2020·38m
  144. 144

    Thor Wixom on steadicam operating in Hollywood, thoughts on gimbals, and making it in the industry as a cinematographer! | EP 197

    Jul 6, 2020·49m
  145. 145

    3 Steps to Enhance Your Video Editing Skills feat. Mike Parenteau | EP 196

    Jul 1, 2020·52m
  146. 146

    Dave Fogarty on photographing the iconic career of UFC fighter Conor McGregor! | EP 195

    Jun 29, 2020·58m
  147. 147

    Client Revisions - How to avoid a NIGHTMARE! | EP 194

    Hosts discuss strategies to avoid and manage client revisions for creative professionals.

    Jun 24, 2020·36m
  148. 148

    Bash.Yams on feature film VFX, working w/ Ari Fararooy at Coachella, & creating his studio Warm & Fuzzy! | EP 193

    Jun 22, 2020·43m