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Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan

Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan

By: Charlie Sandlan
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Creating Behavior is a podcast exploring artistry, human behavior, emotional truth, and the creative life through the lens of acting.


Hosted by Charlie Sandlan — Artistic Director and Master Teacher of the Maggie Flanigan Studio in New York City — the show examines what it truly means to live as an artist in an age increasingly shaped by superficiality, distraction, and performance.


Through solo reflections and deeply honest conversations with actors, writers, directors, and artists, Creating Behavior explores discipline, vulnerability, imagination, empathy, creativity, identity, and the pursuit of truthful human behavior.


Rooted in the belief that acting is an art form — and that the best actors are artists — the podcast challenges shortcut culture and surface-level performance, while advocating for rigor, humanity, emotional courage, and artistic integrity.

Whether discussing craft, psychology, film, literature, culture, or the inner life of the artist, each episode is an invitation to remain curious, fully alive, and devoted to the deeper pursuit of truthful artistry.

© 2026 Creating Behavior with Charlie Sandlan
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Episodes
  • 105 Bonus - Truthful Artistry in an Age of Superficiality
    May 26 2026

    We live in a time where modern culture increasingly rewards performance over truth. An age where branding, appearance, and clever curation often substitute for real artistry. Visibility has begun to replace depth.

    In this Bonus Episode before the launch of Season Six, Charlie reflects on why art and truthful artistry still matter. A conversation about discipline, artistic rigor, high standards, vulnerability, and the responsibility of the artist to illuminate the truth of the human condition rather than chase shortcuts to visibility and viral content.

    Hosted by Charlie Sandlan — Artistic Director and Master Teacher of the Maggie Flanigan Studio in New York City.

    Follow Creating Behavior on Instagram @creatingbehavior and the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio.

    Theme music by Lawrence Trailer.

    For private coaching, voicemail submissions, and more, visit:
    creatingbehaviorpodcast.com
    maggieflaniganstudio.com

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    32 mins
  • 104 Season 5 Finale!
    Jan 21 2025

    Well fellow daydreamers, another fantastic season of CBP has come to an end. Thank you to all of the actors and artists out there who have found this podcast to be a source of inspiration and a way to continually stimulate your intellectual curiosity. This week Charlie talks about the work of Nicole Kidman, Colman Domingo, Cynthia Erivo, as well as sharing highlights from this season's guests. Charlie will take a few months off, and then be ready for season six, which will premiere in the summer. In the meantime, stay resilient, play full out with yourself, and don't ever settle for your second best. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. To leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com and his NYC acting studio https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 103 A Face of Anxiety Pt. 5
    Dec 24 2024

    Hard to believe it's time for Trish Barillas to come on for her 5th episode of CBP. We are winding down season five fellow daydreamers, and Trish once again has a lot to say. This time Charlie and Trish talk about some misconceptions people have about the wellness space, her thoughts on peri-menopause, and the importance of staying up to date on your breast health. Trish also has a few books to suggest, and shares some of her favorite shows. You can follow CBP on Instagram @creatingbehavior, and Charlie's NYC acting conservatory, the Maggie Flanigan Studio @maggieflaniganstudio. Theme music by https://www.thelawrencetrailer.com. To leave a voicemail on SpeakPipe, or contact Charlie for private coaching, check out https://www.creatingbehaviorpodcast.com and his NYC acting studio https://www.maggieflaniganstudio.com.

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    58 mins
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