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Inspired Minds

Inspired Minds

By: Jeff Watson Michael Lee Simpson
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 The soul of artistry lies behind the scenes in the creative process and the heartbeat of greatness lies within the most inspired individuals. Listen to in-depth interviews with directors, writers, producers, authors, entrepreneurs, comedians, musicians and figures from all walks of life. Produced by writer and journalist Michael Lee Simpson and hosted by Warner Bros. Records executive-turned therapist in training Jeff Watson, “Inspired Minds” is filled with tales of life, joy, pain and imagination.

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  • Tony Sutton

    Tony Sutton
    Feb 14 2026
    Author, journalist, and media historian Patrick Jankiewicz interviews legendary blacksmith and Hollywood armorer Tony Swatton — the master craftsman behind some of film’s most iconic weapons and props. Swatton’s creations include the Zenith Blade from League of Legends, Wolverine’s claws from X-Men, and the Infinity Gauntlet from The Avengers.

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    37 mins
  • Tom Hoeler

    Tom Hoeler
    Jun 22 2025
    Tom Hoeler is the Editorial Director of Fiction & Special Projects at Random House Worlds, a division of Penguin Random House. He specializes in developing and editing fiction across major licensed properties, including Star Wars, Magic: The Gathering, and World of Warcraft, playing a key role in bringing immersive storytelling to fans worldwide.

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    35 mins
  • Neil O'Brien

    Neil O'Brien
    Apr 26 2025
    Neil O’Brien is a Senior Broadcast Producer at NBC News Specials and an Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist with over two decades of in the industry. He is the author of After Disney: Toil, Trouble, and the Transformation of America’s Favorite Media Company, which explores the dramatic succession struggles and creative transformations at Walt Disney Productions following Walt Disney’s death, revealing how the company evolved into the modern entertainment powerhouse it is today.

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    56 mins
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