Two TV veterans reconnect over a shared credit on Unsolved Mysteries and open a door into Prince’s studio life most fans never get to see. We sit down with editor and author Duane Tudahl to map how a PA-turned-editor found his way to Sunset Sound’s work orders, transformed them into day-by-day chronicles of the Purple Rain and Parade eras, and eventually became the Prince Estate’s lead researcher and archivist. If you’ve ever wondered how a myth becomes a method, this is your tour of the vault—equal parts tape formats, climate control, liner notes, and goosebumps.

Duane walks us through the discipline behind discovery: cataloging two-inch reels and cassettes, cross-referencing engineers and rooms, and shaping box sets that actually deepen the listening experience. We talk Welcome 2 America’s unlikely release, the extended takes that turn 30 seconds into revelation, and why editing Prince means not cutting on the beat because he’s already doing something on it. The stories hit the stage too—$25 Forum tickets, five encores, and a blackout opening that blooms into Stevie Wonder rising for a 20-minute “Superstition.” It’s a reminder that live music can still feel like a secret you get to keep.

We also get practical. Duane shares how to earn trust without chasing gossip, why picking your “mountain” early matters for careers, and how learning the tools others ignore creates resilience. He reveals the next book’s arc—from Lovesexy to Batman—and a passion project worth backing: a documentary on Crack the Sky, the Baltimore band that never stopped showing up. Come for the Prince deep cuts and stay for the blueprint on creative longevity, stewardship, and community. If this conversation moves you, subscribe, share it with a fellow music nerd, and leave a review telling us your favorite Prince era.

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What if the most important tools for a creative career weren’t luck or followers, but systems that anyone can learn? We sit down with television producer-director-writer Jeannie O’Neill to explore how she turned hustle, relationships, and smart money habits into a sustainable, joyful life in and beyond Hollywood. From early days on Unsolved Mysteries to helming multi-camera shows and ultimately writing Produce Your Life, Jeannie shares candid stories that make the path feel clear, doable, and exciting.

We dive into the myths that stall creative people—like needing a perfect plan at 22 or choosing between art and income—and replace them with practical moves. Jeannie breaks down her “Big Board,” a visual tool adapted from production offices that turns big dreams into daily actions you can actually ship. We talk about treating off-days like workdays, building momentum with micro-wins, and keeping your energy high so you naturally attract the right people and projects. The networking advice is refreshingly human: talk to people without agenda, stay curious, and nurture relationships long before you need a favor. That’s how the best jobs show up.

Money matters too, and Jeannie doesn’t dodge it. She explains the financial systems that flatten the freelance rollercoaster: automate savings, avoid lifestyle creep, and buy freedom with buffers so you can say no to toxic gigs and yes to life experiences, from a month in Africa to taking the time to write a book. Along the way we cover mindset, serendipity, finding your tribe, and the quality-of-life choices that make a creative path sustainable. If you’re pivoting, starting out, or restarting after a pause, this conversation offers a playbook you can use today.

If the episode resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a push, and leave a quick review—it helps more creatives find the tools to build a life they love.

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This weeks guest: Christina Reese, a Former firefighter turned Life Coach & Healer whose mission is to make inner work accessible, affordable, and attainable for everyone.

Links: https://www.christinareese.com/about

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