Behind the Lens
Welcome to Behind the Lens, an audio podcast. I’m James Bowers, your host. This podcast is built on the idea that perspective matters more than process. In each episode, we slow down for honest conversations about life, creativity, work, struggle, and the experiences that shape how people see the world. The perspectives of musicians, photographers, educators, authors, business owners, artists, or…? This is an independent project—honest, evolving, and more interested in what is real than what is polished. Thanks for listening, and welcome to Behind the Lens.
What makes Behind the Lens different
- 1Perspective shapes the product.
- 2The human comes before the process.
- 3Listening is an act of respect.
Recorded with
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 • Ableton Live 12 Lite • Shure and Sennheiser Microphones
Latest Episodes (unpolished and a bit rough)
Links to interviews
Episode 1 — Brian Kasnyik (OlyKAZ)
Some cultures believe the camera will steal your soul. Kaz collects spirits! — Danny Bland, author.
Episode 2 — Johnny Punk
Bassist for Chance of Ghosts and The Proffits.
Episode 3 — Coming soon
Who could it be next? A musician, photographer, educator, author, business owner, artist…?
Interview coming soon
The First Five
Every guest begins here, and tailored questions follow.
These questions aren’t about credentials or timelines — they’re about perspective.
What was your first show or concert, and what did you think after seeing it?
What’s something people misunderstand about how you do what you do?
Who or what shaped the way you see things — not just creatively, but as a person?
What’s the hardest part of staying true to your vision in a world that wants quick results?
When it’s all stripped away, what do you hope people feel when they experience your work?
Guest Links
A linking archive of perspective.
Episode 1 — Brian Kasnyik
Episode 2 — Johnny Punk (John Shultz)
Bassist for Chance of Ghosts and The Proffits
Chance of Ghosts
The Proffits
The Gobs
Episode 3
Who could be next? Musician, photographer, educator, author, business owner, artist…?
Episode coming soon
Listener Comments
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Tell us about your first show or concert, or a moment when you realized you saw the world differently than the people around you, or both.
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Manifesto
Why this show exists.
Behind the Lens is not about success. It’s about perspective. We believe the most important work people do comes from how they see the world — not from titles, metrics, or outcomes. This show slows down conversations that usually rush past meaning. It values silence as much as speech. It asks the same questions every time, because perspective reveals itself through repetition. Behind the Lens is not interested in performance. It’s interested in honesty.
- ●Perspective decides what gets noticed, what gets valued, and what gets made.
- ●Perspective shapes purpose, design, audience, and story: intention > choices > product.
- ●If you are here to promote, you may feel uncomfortable.
- ●If you are here to reflect, you are home.