Welcome to Episode 1 of the Third Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. Happy New Year 2024! New episodes every 13th! In this episode, we get technical by recording on mobile. Joanne takes you step by step this season as she upskills by starting from the basics. Learning a new skill? Welcome to the trenches: there will b…

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. We are back from hiatus and are closing up the season. It’s our birthday! New episodes every 13th! On this birthday episode, we reminisce about the making of Creative Captive and where we see ourselves 3 years from now. We take a test to see what o…

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. We are back from hiatus and are closing up the season. New episodes every 13th! On this episode, we go off script and talk about life. No cuts; no segments. Shortest episode? Maybe. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online therapy. Get 10% of…

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. We are back from hiatus and are closing up the season. New episodes every 13th! On this episode, we talk about confidence (again, apparently it was a prank by the producers), what it is not and how to regain or protect it. Joanne takes a test to se…

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. We are back from hiatus and are closing up the season. New episodes every 13th! On this episode, we break down self-doubt and sample some ‘fun’ segments that didn’t make the cut. Unless… This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online therapy. Get 1…

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. We are back from hiatus and are closing up the season. New episodes every 13th! On this episode, Joanne brings us back to our roots. Following the chaos of previous episodes, we reset by doing it by the book. That means more talking and a too accura…

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. We are back from hiatus and are closing up the season. New episodes every 13th! On this episode, Joanne mashes up two episodes into one following last time’s ‘wing it’ episode. The producers up the ante by plying her with sugar just before they hit …

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. We are back from hiatus! On this episode, Joanne gets thrown in the deep end when producers take away her show notes and have her ‘wing it’. Some tangents, life updates and tattoos? It’s a weird one; press play, share and keep an eye out on our soci…

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. On this episode, we say goodbye. We are off on hiatus! So sorry we have to go, but you can binge our timeless episodes until we get back! It's kinda also our birthday so yeah. See you later alligator… MUSIC (in order of appearance under Creative Com…

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. On this episode, we talk about time. It is chaotic as Joanne uses her radio voice at some point. Massive shout out to Abe for lending his voice! Find him on Instagram @aberogato on https://www.instagram.com/abe/. #fanrequest kinda. Keep those reques…

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. On this episode, we talk courage…for 20 minutes straight. You are welcome Sebastian. :) #fanrequest Keep those requests coming on our socials and email! MUSIC (in order of appearance under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License): Mus…

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. Today is all about confidence, what it means to you and how you can possibly improve your self-confidence. We also get to test our confidence levels and let’s just say, the results are pretty surprising! MUSIC (in order of appearance under Creative …

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. We define what regret is and get into the causes and reasons of regret. One blanket solution later, there’s drama about a rich girl from the 1800’s. MUSIC (in order of appearance under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License): Music: …

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Second Season of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. It is the first episode of the season! Season 2 begins now, new episodes every 13thand you get to say what you want by commenting on our posts, DMing us or shooting us an email at thecreativecaptive@gmail.com MUSIC (in order of appearance under Crea…

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. It’s Friday the 13thand the only one in 2022! We talk superstition, fear and how to overcome it. We also get carried away by Harry Potter during dramatic reading but how is that a bad thing? It is the last episode of the season! Season 2 begins next month, new episodes…

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. A trip down Episode 4 lane with motivation, again. Apparently motivation does not last so we have to find it, again. Why do we keep losing it though? Motivation comes and goes and sometimes it is a sign to decompress or shift focus. MUSIC (in order of appearance under …

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. She defines passion and includes purpose and identity in the mix. There's a random test about love languages and the results are shocking! You don't have to have a passion for just one thing, it can change over time. We all want to feel motivated and driven to do somet…

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. She'll define the idiom to go with the flow, give you cliché sounding tips on identifying a craft to monetize and then there's a test on the ideal hobby or craft one should pursue. It may involve flesh eating flora! Sometimes you have to let go of things and allow them…

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. She'll define two things then things are going to get a little out of hand... This is by far the most confusing title yet! We scratch the surface (barely) on the idea of choices leading to well thought out decisions and how one can feel confused by a lack of options or …

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. She'll define lessons and learning while counting down her top 5 lessons learned in the year 2021. Learning never ends and as we countdown to the new year, we welcome it with many more lessons to learn. Unless it's more character development. Joanne would rather be a vi…

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. MUSIC (in order of appearance under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License): Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/ Music: It's Not Over 'Til The Bossa Nova by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/ Music: Spaced…

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. She'll define foundation, give you tips on coming up with principles and you know there will be a test involved! A good foundation is great for weathering storms that come your way. So, have principles or don't and they will determine how you react to pressures of life.…

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. She'll define more things than usual and bring back Dramatic Reading! Even after finding motivation to do something, things may not go according to plan. Some clichés come to mind when you think about advice given to you but sometimes clichés can be a foundation for hop…

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. She'll define motivation, give you tips on finding motivation and keeping it and you know there will be a test involved! Lack of motivation sucks. It can lead to a downward spiral of laziness and depression. There is hope in fostering healthy morning routines and mindfu…

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. She'll define a lot of things, give you great advice then take it herself by trying out a new segment! Trying something new can be scary. It is important to train your mind and self to get used to coming up with new ideas and putting them into action. Instead of waiting…

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. She'll define trauma, break down what it is and you know there will be a test involved! The effects of any trauma can cause major problems in one's life. Healing this trauma is important in helping one move on and confidently pursue creative ideas. MUSIC (in order of ap…

Welcome to the Pilot Episode of the Creative Captive podcast, hosted by Joanne Mbataru. The first of many, the series will focus on creativity and creative expression. MUSIC (in order of appearance under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License): Music: Funk In The Trunk by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com/ Music: It's Not…