"Tepid regards..." with Joey Held, writer and podcaster

07/27/22 • 47 min

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This week’s guest is Joey Held, writer and podcaster.

Joey resides in Austin, TX but just before we chatted had attended the LA Times Festival of books in support of his book “Kind, But Kind of Weird: Short Stories on Life's Relationships”. He even had an encounter with a star of the New Girl who people have said the book reminds them of!

During lockdown, Joey started a newsletter called Crisp Bounce Pass that looks at the intersection of basketball and pop culture. It’s still going. We chat about that, his very first book and also his work at a creative agency. Oh, and he is also in a band.

His podcast, Good People, Cool Things is what you’ll want to tune into after hearing this interview. Come along now and learn about Joey. He might turn your frown upside down!

Note from Rabiah (Host):

This episode was recorded a couple of months ago and ironically I mention the weather is never warm in London. This week we had the biggest heat wave in years! It was a lot of fun talking about communication styles and learning about Joey and his work. I have a feeling that after listening he’s the kind of person you’ll want as a colleague and a friend. See what you think!

PS: there could have been many titles but this statement from Joey makes me laugh over and over again!

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Find Joey

Website: joeyheld.com

Crisp Bounce Pass: https://crispbouncepass.com/

The Burning Years: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4otyX8oeBPD3UENd0VyY9r

Twitter: https://twitter.com/josephcurrency

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Mentioned in this episode:

LA Times Festival of Books: https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/

Max Greenfield: https://twitter.com/iamgreenfield

Wattpad - https://www.wattpad.com/

David Shabani: http://www.ifeelgoodrightnow.com/

KLOVE Austin: https://listen.klove.com/

Nate Bargatze: https://natebargatze.com/

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More than Work Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @morethanworkpod Please review and follow anywhere you get podcasts. Thank you for listening. Have feedback? Email morethanworkpod(at)gmail.com!

This week’s guest is Joey Held, writer and podcaster.

His podcast, Good People, Cool Things is what you’ll want to tune into after hearing this interview. Come along now and learn about Joey. He might turn your frown upside down!

Note from Rabiah (Host):

PS: there could have been many titles but this statement from Joey makes me laugh over and over again!

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Find Joey

Website: joeyheld.com

Crisp Bounce Pass: https://crispbouncepass.com/

The Burning Years: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4otyX8oeBPD3UENd0VyY9r

Twitter: https://twitter.com/josephcurrency

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Mentioned in this episode:

LA Times Festival of Books: https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/

Max Greenfield: https://twitter.com/iamgreenfield

Wattpad - https://www.wattpad.com/

David Shabani: http://www.ifeelgoodrightnow.com/

KLOVE Austin: https://listen.klove.com/

Nate Bargatze: https://natebargatze.com/

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More than Work Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @morethanworkpod Please review and follow anywhere you get podcasts. Thank you for listening. Have feedback? Email morethanworkpod(at)gmail.com!

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Feed Drop - Creativity Found Podcast with Rabiah as the guest

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For the first time on More Than Work, the podcast is doing a feed drop! This means that another podcast is dropping into this feed. Welcome Creativity Found podcast! The host and creator of Creativity found interviewed the host of More Than Work, Rabiah Coon, and that episode is featured here this week. We get into a few things I don’t get to dive into much like why I started comedy, where my creativity stems from and why I started this podcast!

Note from Rabiah (Host):

I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know Claire over the past year or more. She has a special podcast that gives a lot of inspiration and it was an honor to be her guest. I am glad to share this episode with you and will be back with a regular interview next week!

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Find Claire and Rabiah

Creativity Found: creativityfound.co.uk

Rabiah Coon: https://www.rabiahsaid.com

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Mentioned in this episode:

New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine

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More than Work Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @morethanworkpod Please review and follow anywhere you get podcasts. Thank you for listening. Have feedback? Email morethanworkpod(at)gmail.com!

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“We're having a human experience,” with multimedia artist Aunia Kahn

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This week’s guest is Aunia Kahn, multimedia artist and creative entrepreneur. She founded both Rise Visible (formerly Light Owl Design) and Create for Healing which we discuss.

Rise Visible is a full-service branding, design and marketing agency. She started her career in web and graphic design just by chance when she was a musician and wanted to design her own album cover. The story is a good one so listen for that in the first 5 minutes of the episode. We talk about the benefits and challenges of having your own business.

Aunia is also open about living with a chronic illness and what that entails. She has has EDS, a disorder of the body’s connective tissue and explains this more as well as PoTS. Reality of living with a chronic illness and the ups and downs.

Create for Healing is an educational platform that combines healing with fun and creativity. Aunia, a renowned artist, used healing and art in her own life and this platform is her gift to others, providing affordable art and programs to help people with their own healing and creativity.

Listen for all this and how Aunia has become her own advocate and has taken a really realistic and grounded approach to everything!

Note from Rabiah (Host):

Those who live with a chronic illness have an understanding of others in the same position, even when the illnesses are different. I had not heard of EDS before meeting with Aunia but we understood some common issues we have as she lives with EDS and I live with Multiple Sclerosis. As the reader, you are facing your own challenges too. This chat felt like a talk with a friend who had done a lot of work and was meeting me at the level where I feel like I’m gotten to and that is a compliment. I hope you feel the same as you listen or it helps get you there!

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Find Aunia

Website: https://auniakahn.com/

Rise Visible: https://risevisible.com/

Create for Healing: https://createforhealing.com/

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Mentioned in this episode:

Jencey Keaton Episode: https://www.rabiahsaid.com/podcast/s5e8-jencey-keeton

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More than Work Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @morethanworkpod Please review and follow anywhere you get podcasts. Thank you for listening. Have feedback? Email morethanworkpod(at)gmail.com!

More Than Work - "Tepid regards..." with Joey Held, writer and podcaster

Transcript

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Rabiah (Host): This is More Than Work, the podcast reminding you that your self worth is made up of more than your job title. Each week, I'll talk to a guest about how they discovered that for themselves. You'll hear about what they did, what they're doing and who they are. I'm your host, Rabiah. I work in IT, perform standup comedy, write, volunteer, and of course podcast. Thank you for listening. Here we go...

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Hi there everyone. Welco

"Tepid regards..." with Joey Held, writer and podcaster Top Questions Answered

How has the self-publishing landscape changed over the past 20 years?

Self-publishing has become more popular and accessible compared to 20 years ago when it was less common and more challenging to self-publish a book.

What are the challenges of getting published as an author?

Getting published can be challenging due to the competitive nature of the publishing industry and the potential for facing rejection from publishers and agents.

Why has self-publishing gained a bad reputation?

Self-publishing has gained a negative reputation due to poorly edited books being published without professional editing and design, leading to lower quality publications.

Why is professional editing and design important in self-publishing?

Professional editing and design are crucial in self-publishing to ensure high-quality content that is well-edited, error-free, and visually appealing to readers.

Why is quality writing important in podcast production?

Quality writing is important in podcast production as it helps create engaging content, clear communication, and a compelling narrative for listeners.

What does Joey Held's newsletter "Crisp Bounce Pass" focus on?

Joey Held's newsletter "Crisp Bounce Pass" explores the lighter side of basketball and pop culture, highlighting their intersection and sharing stories related to them.

Why did Joey Held start the newsletter "Crisp Bounce Pass"?

Joey started the newsletter during the pandemic as a creative outlet while missing sports and seeking a way to engage with others who share his interests.

Why is clear and succinct writing important in professional communication?

Clear and succinct writing is important in professional communication to avoid misinterpretation, save time, and ensure effective and efficient communication.

What is the goal of Joey Held's podcast "Good People, Cool Things"?

The goal of Joey's podcast is to inspire listeners by interviewing individuals who have started their own businesses or are musicians and authors, encouraging them to pursue their own creative projects.

How does Joey Held find podcasting?

Joey finds podcasting invigorating, and it brings him joy and a better mood, although he acknowledges the time and effort required to produce a good podcast.