top of page

audio dramas, podcasts, music, sound design, voice casting & direction
creating stories of music, words, sound, space & humanity
jijiji blog


Are Artists Time Travelers? (Asking for a Friend—and Mozart)
Where did Mozart come from? How can he be? Or Shakespeare? Or Bobby Dylan. What are they channeling? Are artists time travelers!!!
Christopher McHale
4 days ago3 min read
0
0


Creative Ambition: The Fuel of Artistic Greatness
Ambition gives creativity its wings. It separates those who dream from those who create.
Christopher McHale
Mar 222 min read
0
0

I guess I’m a podcaster. Who knew?
It’s been great to connect with people who share my belief in podcasting’s potential, while also recognizing the industry’s growing pains.
Christopher McHale
Jan 172 min read
5
0

Is Podcasting a Business?
What podcasting needs is a little old-school ROI.
Christopher McHale
Jan 162 min read
11
0


I’m Launching a Kickstarter, and I’m Scared
Song in Space Kickstarter pin We're preparing to launch a Kickstarter for Song in Space. Why am I nervous? This moment feels like opening...
Christopher McHale
Jan 22 min read
0
0

The Value of a ‘No Screens’ Approach in Engagement
At its core, a screen-free philosophy invites us to reconnect with stories, our imaginations, and, most importantly, with each other.
Christopher McHale
Jan 13 min read
3
0


The Evolution of Concept Albums: Past, Present, and Future with Song in Space
The concept album is a unique art form that has captivated audiences for decades, blending storytelling with music.
Christopher McHale
Dec 31, 20243 min read
3
0


Are Craftpeople the Future of Creativity?
Our new tools mean smaller teams can get entire projects in their hands.
Christopher McHale
Nov 27, 20244 min read
2
0


State of Jijiji
All this prep work means we are ready to launch our first Kickstarter to raise funds for Episode 1 of Song in Space.
Christopher McHale
Nov 21, 20244 min read
14
0


Story is a Powerful Tool
How do we sort truth from BS?
Christopher McHale
Nov 11, 20243 min read
8
0


State of the Voiceover Industry: 2024 Overview
The voiceover (V/O) industry continues to evolve rapidly, crazy fast, like every 12 months.
Christopher McHale
Oct 21, 20249 min read
42
0


How We Crafted T-Mobile’s Sonic Branding
Never underestimate the Power of the Pitch. We built an entire anthem to contain the T-Mobile ringtone.
Christopher McHale
Oct 21, 20243 min read
3
0


My Skin Used to Be Soft...Now It's Lizard Tough
5 Power Moves to Deal with Creative Rejection I used to bruise like a peach. Sensitive, soft, and vulnerable—like lambskin. But these...
Christopher McHale
Oct 7, 20244 min read
19
0


The Seismic Shift in Entertainment
How the Loss of Back-end Revenue Shattered Hollywood—And the Untapped Goldmines You're Missing When the elevator to my studio opened some...
Christopher McHale
Sep 29, 20247 min read
17
0


Navigate the Road to Creative Success: Embrace the Maze
There’s no map for creative success. It’s a beautiful, twisting, insane, impossible labyrinth.
Christopher McHale
Sep 24, 20244 min read
9
0


How Do The Arts Influence Political Change?
The arts are a potent force for political and social change, and I don’t expect that to go away.
Christopher McHale
Sep 16, 20245 min read
7
0


Why Unions Are More Important Than Ever for Voiceovers, Musicians, and Writers
The End Hollywood loves a happy ending, but reality doesn’t. I know that. Every artist knows that. You don’t do art for money. Money is...
Christopher McHale
Sep 6, 202421 min read
4
0


James Earl Jones vs James Earl Clone | AI Voice Cloning
Essentially, we are discussing the digital era beyond ethical considerations, what I call the Post Ethics Culture.
Christopher McHale
Sep 2, 20244 min read
54
0

Secrets of Sonic Storytelling Immersive Narratives Through Sound
Embrace the art of sonic storytelling, where every sound is a brushstroke, painting a masterpiece for the ears.
Christopher McHale
Jul 10, 20242 min read
6
0

Not Just Quality--the Best of the Best
I suck at the creator economy, but I've won over 500 awards for my work. How does that work?
Christopher McHale
Jul 4, 20242 min read
5
0

jijiji blog
bottom of page