Consistency and quality. We published a long-form interview every single week for a very long period of time while it was still very much a passion/side project. Over time, more and more people started taking notice and following along.

I could see you rocking this Rag & Bone hat, Frank: http://www.rag-bone.com/mens/accessories/suede-brim-baseball-cap-886000821650.html#start=1

Why funny you should ask, Mr. Chimero. I was having a conversation on this topic just last night at a bar on Ave B (where Sir Radams played one if his first solo shows post Whiskeytown). It's a toss up between Heartbreaker and Jacksonville City Nights. This is not open for discussion because facts and science cannot be debated. ;)

He weighs 20 lbs. Took him to the vet recently and the vet and I agreed that he is just a very tall, very large tomcat. And, yes, he still likes "Uncle Frank."

In our opinion, creativity is something that's never really satiated or content. There's always a desire to do more, create more—do and create better—it's never-ending. And it's that desire that pulls us forward into greater challenges and opportunities. So, in a manner of speaking, that is "The Great Discontent".

It's not very glamorous. Wake up, check email while still in bed—bad, I know—roll outta bed, drink coffee, and head to the computer around 9-10am. There's a lot of producing, which translates to lots of emailing. I try to set aside chunks of time during the day to transcribe and edit. When I edit, I close everything and turn off notifications. We have some remote team members (Tammi, my editorial assistant, is in PDX), so we use Slack to communicate throughout the day. I usually end around 7-8pm.

On the more exciting days, I have interviews, which are done in person when possible. This means meeting up at a coffee shop, bar, etc. and conversing with amazing people, or sometimes going to an individual's home or studio. That is even better because I get to see where the magic/work happens!

Well, things kinda vary depending on whether we're deep in the middle of an issue or just doing our everyday duties, but any day can consist of the following:

• Lots of coffee
• Responding (or not ;) to way too much email
• Lots of Slack convos, Google Hangouts, and Skype calls
• Design/dev for articles on the site
• Editorial convos with Tina about the site and mag
• Business discussions with Brad and Tina
• Being photo editor and reviewing/deciding on selects
• Finding, managing, and working with photographers
• On location for a shoot, directing and/or assisting
• Laying out/designing issues
• Work on secret projects when time allows
• Proofing and press checks when we're near time for an issue's release
• Moare emails
• Whiskey
• Not enough sleep

A day in the life. Hmm. I will forego today as an example, as I didn’t put on proper pants until well after noon.

This tweet I shared last week might lend some insight to how I spend my days: https://twitter.com/brad/status/661950670979907584

95% of my role at TGD/Wayward Wild is behind the scenes. Wizard of Oz man behind the curtain type stuff (minus the bad hair and dominant ruler of a mystical land shit).

I’m responsbile for keeping the business running (and growing): generating all revenue, growing brand presence, partnerships for strategic placement of our magazine, PR, bookkeeping, payroll, spreadsheets, spreadsheets, spreadsheets, whiskey, etc. The non-glamorous side of TGD, or any business for that fact. That’s not to say I don’t enjoy it thoroughly.

That's awesome to hear, Lawrence! It's sooo easy to feel like you're missing out. There will always be more opportunities than you can say "yes" to. I'd say to focus on what you're interested in, what is most unique to you. Do what you do best and pursue the work that you enjoy. Don't try to follow someone else's path. Create your own.

Hi, Josh! Right back at ya. :)

I can only speak for myself, but I was totally nervous. We emailed people we didn't know and asked to have an intimate conversation with them—the questions we ask aren't light and fluffy. The more interviews I did, the more confident I felt, and the better I got. It takes time. Everyone we've interviewed has been personable and gracious with their time, so that helps. And, no, we didn't have experience and we didn't have anyone to ask. We just started doing it! Sometime you just have to jump into the deep end and figure it out as you go.

Don't really have any regrets. I do wish we had started it sooner and hadn't put the project off for years.

Thanks for having us, Maxwell!

Lots of ideas for film project, but nothing scheduled right now. There is a chance that we'll do audio from interviews in the future. Also a chance of a podcast. We're definitely going to diversify the way we share content in 2016!

We do keep in touch with some people. The interview process is pretty collaborative, so we've ended up with many new friends throughout the past few years.

My all-time favorite interview is Cheryl Strayed!

For personal reasons and not because they're any better than the rest, my favorite interviews that I've conducted we're with David Bazan and Elle Luna.

Thank you! Honestly, when we couldn't balance full-time jobs + TGD anymore and keep our sanity. Also, it just felt like the right time to throw everything into it. Some things you just know in your gut.

We have a huge list of people we want to interview. It's a mixture of input from the team, suggestions from readers, and people recommended by those we've already interviewed. For DxB, we were asked to interview Ric, which was an exciting opportunity, so we said yes. We will definitely be doing more live interviews in 2016. They are a fun way to meet readers and have more dialogue via Q&A afterward.

The first issue is sold out, but we may do a reprint in the future.

I don't feel creatively satisfied. I feel extremely thankful to be working on TGD, but there are always more ideas I want to work on, but don't have the time for yet. I'm a curious person by nature, always asking questions—I've been that way since I was a little girl—so I think that keeps me inspired to explore.

Never. There's never enough time to do it all.

Bryson– In light of our TGD toddler apparel line not gaining traction (it seems the human brain is rather quite content prior to age 5)... shirts will return. Not a question of yes or no, just when. Spoke with a screen printer only a few weeks back.

What do you want to see on a TGD t-shirt out of curiosity?

Hi, Cliff! We love Detroit and have spent more time there recently. Stopped by The Empowerment Plan and met the team, went to lunch with the cofounders of Floyd, toured Ponyride, went to John K. King Used & Rare Books, had the BEST chicken and waffles at Gold Cash Gold.

Never say never, right? We're loving New York, but we have roots in Detroit, so, regardless, we hope to spend more time in the city. And we'd love to do a Detroit-based project in the future. We're proud of the city and excited to be a part of its creative community in whatever way we can. Hopefully we'll have a chance to say hi next time we pass through.

I don't think there's a one size fits all recipe. The people we've talked to have shared what works for them, which many of them have discovered along the way through trial and error.

Success is subjective, but I do think that Mark Twain said it best when in it for the long haul: “The secret of success is making your vocation your vacation.”