<p>Today’s guest has carved out one of the most improbable creative legacies of his generation — commanding animation, comedy, film, and orchestral music with the same relentless discipline and near-obsessive craft. What began as a kid sketching characters in his bedroom grew into a fight to build&nbsp;<em>Family Guy</em>&nbsp;on his own terms… and eventually into Grammy-nominated big-band records that honor the very foundations of American music.</p><br><p>And The Writer Is... Seth MacFarlane!</p><br><p>On this episode, Seth breaks down the discipline, taste, and obsessive craft that shaped his creative life… and the standards he refuses to compromise, no matter the project. </p><p>Dive deep into his roots, heroes, influences, and biggest challenges building his creative legacy.</p><br><p>A special thank you to our sponsors...</p><p>Our lead sponsor, NMPA, aka the National Music Publisher’s Association.</p><p>Your support means the world to us!</p><br><p>And @splice — the best sample library on the market, period.</p><br><p>Chapter list:</p><br><p>0:00:00 – Teaser</p><p>0:01:06 – Welcome &amp; Episode Intro</p><p>0:03:12 – Seth’s Early Creative Roots: Drawing, Music &amp; Comedy</p><p>0:08:40 – Developing Discipline as a Young Artist</p><p>0:12:55 – The First Breakthroughs in Animation</p><p>0:16:33 – Fighting for Family Guy and Holding the Vision</p><p>0:18:15 – The Influence of 80s TV Scores and John Williams</p><p>0:21:48 – How Taste Shapes Every Creative Decision</p><p>0:25:30 – The Craft Behind Writing Comedy That Lasts</p><p>0:30:02 – Why Orchestration Matters So Deeply to Him</p><p>0:34:44 – Recording His Sinatra Albums &amp; The Pursuit of Precision</p><p>0:38:55 – Balancing Film, TV &amp; Music at a High Level</p><p>0:43:22 – Obsession, Work Ethic &amp; Sustaining a Long Creative Career</p><p>0:45:45 – Diving into the Rat Pack Era and Vocal Legends</p><p>0:47:14 – Collaboration, Standards &amp; Protecting the Work</p><p>0:52:33 – What He’s Learned About Longevity in Entertainment</p><p>0:56:26 – The Role of Curiosity in Every Chapter of His Career</p><p>1:00:08 – The Mindset Behind Creative Risk</p><p>1:03:03 – His Advice for Multi-Hyphenate Creators</p><p>1:05:23 – Seth’s Final Message to Artists</p><p>1:07:19 – Closing Thoughts</p><p>1:09:30 – Navigating Fame, Fan Encounters, and Meeting Icons Like John Williams &amp; William Shatner</p><p>1:15:45 – Final Appreciation for Preserving Classic Music</p><br><p>Hosted by Ross Golan</p><p>Produced by Joe London and Jad Saad</p><p>Watercolor by Michael White</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>