Have you had an awesomely creative year?

The episode opens like a real holiday living room: cats eating plastic, Shane crashing into the house like a tornado, and Charles & Tyra immediately getting hijacked by “life is lifing.” And somehow—between scotch, cold-brew regret, and a whole s...

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Dec 20, 2025
Professionalism: Skill, Judgment, and Not Being a Jerk

This episode starts exactly where real creativity lives: in the messy, human moments before the “perfect” show begins. From audio hiccups and nostalgic commercial references to candid laughs about chaos, Charles and Tyra pull the curtain back on what...

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Dec 13, 2025
BAT: How mentality affects creativity

This episode dives straight into the heart of creative burnout, sick-day fog, and the emotional roller coaster every creator secretly rides. Charles and Tyra openly unpack what it really feels like when mindset slams the brakes on creativity—whether...

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Dec 06, 2025
BAT: Be Grateful Together

This episode is pure cozy-chaos in the best BAT way — whiskey jokes, southern cornbread debates, gratitude confessions, and a whole lot of heart. Charles and Tyra slide from dinner talk into deep emotional work without ever losing the playful banter...

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Nov 27, 2025
BAT: Stop, COLLABORATE, and Listen!

In this lively, off-the-rails episode of Be Awesome Together, Charles and Tyra ride the post-Conjuration high and dive straight into what happens when creative chaos becomes creative collaboration. From RPG shenanigans, bizarre character voices, cult...

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Nov 22, 2025
BAT: Translating Real-World Skills into Media Magic

What if your “regular job” was already your media training ground? In this episode of Be Awesome Together, Charles and guest co-host Dr. Elaine Venter unpack how any real-world experience—waiting tables, pulling espresso shots, or leading a student c...

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Oct 27, 2025
“Building Your Audience, One Post at a Time”

Technical chaos meets creative community in this hilarious, heart-on-its-sleeve episode of Be Awesome Together! With Charles away, Tyra takes the reins (and the buttons) alongside returning favorite Bob McGough — author, podcaster, and self-described...

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Oct 25, 2025
What's my Hook?

This episode of Be Awesome Together is equal parts chaos, caffeine, and creativity. Charles and Tyra dive into the art of crafting the perfect hook—that one-liner that makes people stop scrolling and start listening. From elevator pitches to podcast...

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Oct 11, 2025
When should I get started?

Ever wonder what it really takes to start your own podcast? In this laughter-filled, nostalgia-driven episode, Charles and Tyra dig deep into their own podcasting origin stories — from chaotic first recordings and questionable mic setups to lessons l...

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Oct 04, 2025