Episodes

  • A River Between Chaos & Zen-Ep. 2 -The Proust Questionnaire
    Jan 11 2026

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    In this episode, Max examines The Proust Questionnaire, a list of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust, which is often used by modern interviewers. Max mentions that he and Kelley used this with actors as part of the actors' training to put together a strong intentional character. It relates to the game called Hot Seat, in which an actor gets on stage and must answer questions in character. Max takes the questionnaire and has some surprising answers.

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    17 mins
  • Yes, Virginia, There's a Magi & Night before Christmas
    Dec 22 2025

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    Join us as we look at three very different holiday tales, including the editorial. Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus, the O. Henry short story, The Gift of the Magi, and the Christmas poem, Twas the Night Before Christmas. Kelley discusses the importance of each of these works and how the rendition of Twas the Night Before Christmas was recorded in 2000 as part of a pre-school project that her daughter was asked to do with family members. It's also the night before Kelley and Max's daughter Danielle was born, and highlights the importance of getting those holiday stories from family so that they can be passed down for generations to come. Our voice talent includes:

    For Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus:

    • Carlos Tovar as Narrator 1
    • Blerta Xhelili as Narrator 2
    • Estella Love Rice as Narrator 3
    • Kelley Cody-Grimm as Virginia

    For The Gift of the Magi, your narrator was Max Grimm.

    For Twas the Night Before Christmas and Other Holiday Memories

    • Jayne Cody
    • Frank Cody
    • Max Grimm
    • Kelley Cody-Grimm
    • Little Amber Grimm

    For more on the Spectral Summit and Literary Summit - go to our website:

    www.spectral-summit.com. Have a wonderful holiday season!

    For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com. You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab, Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab, Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab, and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!

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    31 mins
  • When a Bell Rings - Holiday Rebroadcast
    Dec 20 2025

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    Join us as ghosthunter Jack Bronson gets some divine intervention on Christmas Eve from Em, an angel who needs to help Jack so she can get back into the good graces of her "boss" with the help of Keith, the ghost.

    We have a wonderful cast of voice actors, including:
    Mezi Mulugeta as Em
    Dean Atkinson as Jack Bronson
    Brandon Winget as Keith the Ghost
    Shiyla Gantt as Jack's Mom, Angela
    Justin Deen as Jack's Father, Ted Bronson
    Chiron Broderick as Dave
    Liz Ireland as Jack's Grandmother, Nana
    Tammi Latela as Mrs. Albury
    Jaylee Thomas as Frank Jenkins
    Carlos Tovar as Chris, the Bartender, and Larry Dane
    Amber Grimm as Bruce Dane
    Danielle Grimm as Teen Jack
    Max Grimm as the Demon and Man
    Kelley Cody-Grimm, as the Nurse and Hostess

    It's a heartwarming episode with some spicy language, so it's PG-13.

    Written by Kelley Cody-Grimm, Directed by Max Grimm.

    For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com. You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab, Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab, Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab, and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!

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    38 mins
  • A River Between Chaos and Zen - Poetry Episode 1
    Oct 9 2025

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    Join Max as he discusses his poetry, heart spillings, and mind lightning. He explores two of his poems, A Passing of Vision and The Snake. He also looks at The Desiderata, which is an inspirational poem.

    Max will explore different poets each week, give his commentary, and open it to other poets who would like their poems read on the podcast.


    For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com. You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab, Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab, Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab, and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!

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    23 mins
  • Ellie in the Closet - audio book
    Jun 27 2025

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    Join Max as he reads Ellie in the Closet, which is the heartwarming story of Ellie, a shy rainbow lizard who longs to be accepted just like any other kid. When her bright scales make her a target for teasing, Ellie hides away in her closet, believing no one could ever see her as beautiful. But everything changes when a kind new friend named Storm offers her comfort, sandwiches, and the courage to step into the light. A gentle tale about friendship, self-acceptance, and the bravery it takes to be yourself.

    For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com. You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab, Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab, Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab, and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!

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    4 mins
  • Shapeshifter & Atlanta Fringe
    May 21 2025

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    Join Max, Kelley and their daughter Danielle as they discuss the production of Max's one man spoken word album, Shapeshifter. It was a labor of love that almost didn't happen when Max got sick in February, and it was due at the end of March. Luckily, Danielle help guide the project and found a recording studio at the local library and sound edited the entire piece. Kelley also got to play an ex-girlfriend with a strange way of showing affection.

    To listen to the album, go to Atlanta Fringe Audio. Here's the link. There are also many other artists there that you can listen to free here.

    For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com. You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab, Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab, Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab, and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!

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    46 mins
  • Sophia's Carol
    Dec 25 2024

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    Medium Sophia Gardeen must examine her life choices with the help of Charles Dickens, Bob the Atheist ghost, and the spirits of two hip grandmothers on an especially haunted Christmas Eve.

    Includes the voice talents of:
    Kelley Cody-Grimm as Sophia Gardeen and Little Sophia
    Benja Petty at Bob the Atheist Ghost
    Max Grimm as Charlies Dickens, Cal Gardeen and a Demon
    Kim Hart as Laura Gardeen, Nana and Nicki's Mother
    Damita Parks as Etta and Announcer
    Eion McCrary as Jess
    Irene Naranjo as MeMa and Patricia
    Danielle Grimm as the Demon

    Written, Directed, and Sound Edited by Kelley Cody-Grimm


    For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com. You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab, Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab, Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab, and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!

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    36 mins
  • When a Bell Rings
    Dec 11 2024

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    Join us as ghosthunter Jack Bronson gets some divine intervention on Christmas Eve from Em, an angel who needs to help Jack so she can get back into the good graces of her "boss" with the help of Keith, the ghost.

    We have a wonderful cast of voice actors, including:
    Mezi Mulugeta as Em
    Dean Atkinson as Jack Bronson
    Brandon Winget as Keith the Ghost
    Shiyla Gantt as Jack's Mom, Angela
    Justin Deen as Jack's Father, Ted Bronson
    Chiron Broderick as Dave
    Liz Ireland as Jack's Grandmother, Nana
    Tammi Latela as Mrs. Albury
    Jaylee Thomas as Frank Jenkins
    Carlos Tovar as Chris, the Bartender, and Larry Dane
    Amber Grimm as Bruce Dane
    Danielle Grimm as Teen Jack
    Max Grimm as the Demon and Man
    Kelley Cody-Grimm, as the Nurse and Hostess

    It's a heartwarming episode with some spicy language, so it's PG-13.

    For more on Creative Actors Lab, check our website, www.creativeactorslab.com. You can always find us at our Instagram page, @creative_actors_lab, Facebook page, @CreativeActorsLab, Linked-In - Creative Actors Lab, and YouTube Channel - @CreativeActorsLab . If you would like to support our work - this is our Patreon Page. Thanks so much for listening!

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    38 mins