Wake Up Excited!
Brad Frost
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More Queue, Less Feed with Sacha Judd
Sacha Judd discusses what excites her now: founding Lume Music, which aims to fix broken subscription-era music economics by launching a digital album format bundled with behind-the-scenes content in…
The Revenge of the Real with Amber Case
Amber Case reflects on where you live and how returning to a familiar place can help think clearer. Case discusses seeking authentic, small-scale community, work nights, recess-like breaks, welcoming…
Adaptability, Curiosity, & Creative Breadth with Brendan Dawes
Brendan Dawes is a multi-disciplinary artist, designer, and technologist. joins me to talk about creativity, curiosity, and what it actually means to thrive as a maker right now — when everything…
Design, Creativity, Systems, and Potential in the Agentic Age with Jem Gold
As we put our course together, I want to have conversations with people who are thinking about things deeply, creatively, and responsibly. That's why it was an absolute pleasure to chat with my…
Georgia Lupi on Brain Retraining, and Visual Storytelling with Data
Georgia Lupi shares what she’s excited to wake up for with us. She recounts getting COVID in 2020, developing worsening long COVID symptoms with reinfections, becoming house- and sometimes bed-bound,…
Ben Callahan on Building Community, Your Values, and the Power of Connection
Ben Callahan joins Brad to discuss what’s currently motivating him, from enjoying homemade ham and bean soup in Ohio to a deeper focus on connecting people through curiosity-led facilitation. Ben…
Gemma O’Brien on Neuroaesthetics, Flow States, and Trusting Creative Intuition
Brad Frost welcomes Sydney-based artist and designer Gemma O’Brien to Wake Up Excited to discuss her work in murals, lettering, and calligraphy and her recent move to London to study at the…
Mike Rybachuk on Self-Honesty, Resilience, and Spreading Joy
Brad Frost welcomes Mike Rybachuk, founder of Ukraine-based design education platform The Projector Institute, to discuss living a positive, fulfilling life while Russia’s war impacts Mike’s family,…
Designing a Life That Excites You with Christine Vallaure
Brad sits down with Christine Vallaure, a renowned designer, speaker, and founder of Moon Learning. Christine shares insights into living a balanced and fulfilling life, drawing from her experiences…
Embracing Authenticity and Creativity with Marc Thiele
Marc Thiele is the organizer of the Fantastic Beyond Tellerrand Conference that happens every year in Germany. I just got back from his event in Berlin, and I really feel like Beyond Tellerrand…
Working Towards Balance with Designer Cameron Moll
I talk with Cameron Moll, a veteran web designer, leader, consultant, maker, and family man. Our wide-ranging conversation covers longevity in a fast-moving industry, diverse management and design…
Crafting Joyful Experiences Through Music with Seth Casana
I talk with Seth Casana, an entertainment consultant at BigWig Productions, DJ, and musician based in Fredericksburg, VA. At first glance, Seth appears unassuming, but his stage presence is…
The Power of Exuberance with Rebecca Garza-Bortman
Brad Frost sits down with the enthusiastic and ultra-talented Rebecca Garza Bortman. As a story designer, Rebecca is known for her contributions like the iconic red YouTube play button and her…
Finding Balance in Design, Creativity and Life with Aaron Draplin
Brad Frost sits down with legendary graphic designer Aaron Draplin to discuss his distinctive thick line style and extensive portfolio, ranging from logos to the iconic Field Notes brand. The…
Examining the Past to Figure Out the Future with Jeffrey Zeldman
Brad Frost sits down with the legendary Jeffrey Zeldman, a pioneer in web design and an influential figure in Brad's life. Jeffrey shares his journey, from writing 'Designing with Web Standards' to…
Unlocking Creativity and Positivity with Jessica Hische
Brad talks with Jessica Hische who is known for her work ranging from illustrated children's books to designing iconic logos and her new venture, Studio Works, a software and community for creative…
Exploring Life's Design with Aarron Walter
Brad chats with Aarron Walter, co-host of the Design Better and Reconsidering podcasts, and author of several design books. We cover topics like personal growth, the significance of curiosity, the…
Restoring Cast Iron as a Pathway to Creativity with Denise Jacobs
Brad talks with author Denise Jacobs. Denise shares her insights on restoring cast iron, building connections between past and present passions, and navigating today's challenging environment. They…
Introducing Wake Up Excited!
Hosted by enthusiasm enthusiast, Brad Frost, welcome to Wake Up Excited!I believe that we experience this brief moment of truth in the morning when we first wake up before our calendars, our…
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Wake Up Excited! has published 19 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Arts, Design.
Wake Up Excited! is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 20m.
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