Time. It’s the one thing every artist claims they need more of
Time. It’s the one thing every artist claims they need more of — yet it’s also the thing we seem to forget about entirely when we’re deep in the work. Episode 047 of Why Make Music… dives straight into that paradox, with DJ Warm Cookies (Willa May) and ThinkTimm exploring how time shapes, challenges, and sometimes liberates the creative process.
From the jump, Willa May takes listeners on a journey through the origins of timekeeping — from ancient seasonal markers to the rigid schedules born out of industrialization and train timetables. She drops Einstein’s relativity into the mix, reminding us that time isn’t fixed; it bends, stretches, and moves differently depending on where you stand (literally and figuratively).
For creatives, that flexibility is more than just a physics lesson — it’s lived experience. We’ve all felt it: hours disappearing in the studio, the sun rising before you’ve realized the night is over, or the opposite — a five-minute wait feeling like an eternity when you’re blocked. Willa calls it the “flow state,” where passion overrides the clock. It’s magical… but it also means learning how to balance inspiration with real-world deadlines.
ThinkTimm steps in to ground the conversation in the present — talking about the upcoming release of If I Was Your Producer: Volume Two, dropping August 22. Ten brand-new tracks, another step toward the 100-song milestone, and a living example of how disciplined scheduling and unstructured creativity can co-exist. He also tips his hat to the upgraded ChatGPT-5 co-host for helping shape the episode’s deep dive with sharper insight and faster research.
The Lower Level Collections segment turns the philosophical into the tangible, with a full showcase of the Star Wars Black Series helmet lineup. The Clone Trooper Phase 2 with Ahsoka Tano markings takes center stage, alongside classics like Boba Fett, Darth Vader, and The Mandalorian. Willa and Timm even touch on their 3D-printed replicas — proof that in the right hands, fandom and craftsmanship can merge into something personal and powerful.
By the close, the takeaway is clear: time may be a construct, but it’s also a canvas. You can let it limit you, or you can stretch it with passion, focus, and the occasional helmet-shaped detour. In art — and in life — the moments you truly live in don’t feel like they’re on a clock at all.
Stream Episode 047 now, follow @ThinkTimm, @WhyMakeMusic, and @WDMNation, and mark your calendar (or don’t — we won’t judge) for August 22 when Volume Two drops.
