Jesse Cowell, aka "Jeskid" is a filmmaker who has made two feature films, written seven, starred in his own reality web show and made hundreds of short films. All of this while staying close to the people he loves most - the fans and friends he has made along the way.Mar 2
Jeskid TV Episode 54
Jeskid TV Episode 54: “Dig Deep” Exploring Toys”R”Us, Bestbuy, and Borders in this crazy road trip of an episode of Jeskid TV!
Jeskid TV: A unique look into the ramblings of filmmaker Jesse Cowell. Ride the emotional roller coaster known as “Jeskid”. Click here to see the most recent episodes. New Episode every Tuesday and Friday!
Comments are ALWAYS appreciated!
I hope you paid Erica with a Latte or a cheeseburger or something for digging your car out… and then you can come here and dig mine out.
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
I need a job. I can bring a shovel
mb2000inc Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 6:12 pm
I can pay you in food.
Posted by mb2000inc on March 2nd, 2010 at 9:05 pm
“I haven’t been successful in the way I want to be yet”
- stay hungry my friend.
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Thx Luke. Doing my best man. Glad to hear you are drawing your butt off!
Posted by Luke McKay on March 2nd, 2010 at 9:18 pm
You need togo back to costco one day.
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
For episode 100! Perhaps….Hmmmm
Posted by Taylor on March 2nd, 2010 at 10:12 pm
The Toys “R” Us in Medford, OR makes me feel like I need a shower after I go in. The Toys “R” Us in Williston, VT is WAY better.
I think it’s also the fact that it’s putting something out there that you have put so much time and energy into, that you have crafted and worked so hard on, that it’s scary to think people might not like it and be dismissive of it without even looking at it; or it just gets ignored completely.
It’s hard for people to put themselves out there, but as long as you have that group of friends/fans, even if it’s a small one, it does make it all worth while.
*hugs*
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Toys R Us has become a strange strange place in my lifetime.
As for me, it certainly makes things much easier knowing that their are people out there that have your back. I don’t feel so alone
Posted by BluValkyrie on March 2nd, 2010 at 10:25 pm
I’m never going to be sucessful. I’ve come to terms with my adequacy.
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
STFU and start doing something!
Posted by HazardGuy on March 3rd, 2010 at 12:47 am
It always seems so wrong seeing someone who has so much talent and potential to reveal their weaknesses. I’m pretty sure I speak for everyone when I say, HELL YEAH – we can’t wait to see you on hit the shelves along with the best (and not so best, yet very well advertised) films!
And I’m glad to see I’m not the only guy who still thinks action figures can be cool sometimes. That is… when you have money and/or they’re not $50. Damned Mattel :p
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Thanks as always Joe. Just being as real as I can about the process. For those that want to walk it after me – I want them to understand a lot of what goes on mentally to do it.
Posted by JMash on March 3rd, 2010 at 2:08 am
You will overcome Jes! And it will be awesome! (I like your baseball cap. The brim has a really nice curve. <3) Excellent thoughts about the stress brought about by the outburst of creativity, I know what you mean.
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Thx Lui. I got that awesome cap for 1.99! Stress is tied to so many things. It’s an odd human condition that we must all suffer thru. But it makes coffee that much better!
Posted by Luipaard on March 3rd, 2010 at 3:05 am
Always love the excursion episodes. Thanks for another great one. Don’t get to stressed out and know that there are people out there who will always love your work.
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Thx Evan – glad you could rattle along with me!
Posted by Evan on March 3rd, 2010 at 3:45 am
Glad to see a Toys R Us with people in it… or toys for that matter.
Every one I’ve been to in the past ten years has been sad and depressing.
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Yeah man as I said to Blu – that place has CHANGED. It used to be happy fun land – now it’s factory clean up in isle 10 land
Posted by Mary on March 3rd, 2010 at 4:13 am
I appreciate you Jeskid! Thanks for all of your wonderful advice!
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
I appreciate you back Bree for saying so!
Posted by Bree on March 3rd, 2010 at 7:52 am
I agree the fear you speak of is the same all artists share about creating and the creation itself. Along the same lines of self critism. Artists are their own worst critics. Just keep on as you do bro.
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
You are 100 percent right. I am very tough on myself and expect a lot. Most of my pressure comes from me, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s great to have you around Steve. Say hi to your pop for me.
Posted by MurryBob on March 3rd, 2010 at 10:29 am
Whenever you create something (whether you make a journal like this, or film a movie, or write a story, or, I don’t know, build something with Legos or whatever) and it really comes from deep down in your soul, you lay that piece of you bare for the world to see. In our daily life, we are not frequently asked to lay pieces of our souls out for judgment and examination. When we do (as all true creators must) it’s damn unsettling. If someone tells you this expression of your self is no good, what does that say about you? It’s damn unsettling.
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Agreed 100 percent. It makes me feel very destabilized, but I do it knowing that it helps others to see that they are not alone in what they feel. There is something universal about feeling spent on so many levels and sharing I think gives us all strength. That or I need some serious medication
Posted by ColdRadio on March 3rd, 2010 at 2:38 pm
I will be first in line at my Best Buy once you get your DVDs out. Then I will tie every one of my friends up and force them to watch with me.
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Even better force them to the story to buy their own copies!
Just sayin
Thx as always Koby.
Posted by the_koby on March 3rd, 2010 at 9:39 pm
the child Monkey line made me laugh a lot.. I have a low tolerance for howler monkey children myself.
Glad to see you having some fun!
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
They should classify them as a species. Child-Monkey-Ignoramus.
Posted by Cheshire_Cat on March 4th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Great episode again Jes. Keep up the good work and stay hungry.
Richard
Jeskid Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 1:01 pm
Thx Gift. I do my best not to lose site and get a bit more focused as every year passes. Tis the Gift of aging – perspective.
Posted by TheGift73 on March 4th, 2010 at 2:03 am
Ah, nothing like goofing off at a toy store to rebuild the confidence.
Posted by Aaron Steinmetz on March 6th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
I totally agree man. It’s so much better to shut up and just do it. Keep those insecurities in check by making them shut up and just do it. It ain’t easy but it’s nicer when you do. You know?
Posted by Enforcer on March 15th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
Can’t believe you said that color my balls joke IN Toys R Us.
It’s ok to like the Wolfman movie.
I’m digging the new transitions too from this episode. New JeskidTV Style???
Posted by Enforcer on March 15th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
Can’t believe you said that color my balls joke IN Toys R Us.
It’s ok to like the Wolfman movie.
I’m digging the new transitions too from this episode. New JeskidTV Style???
Posted by Anthony on April 24th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Can’t believe you said that color my balls joke IN Toys R Us.
It’s ok to like the Wolfman movie.
I’m digging the new transitions too from this episode. New JeskidTV Style???
Posted by Paul on April 24th, 2010 at 11:22 pm
Thx Gift. I do my best not to lose site and get a bit more focused as every year passes. Tis the Gift of aging – perspective.
Posted by Steven on April 25th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Ah, nothing like goofing off at a toy store to rebuild the confidence.
Posted by Simon on April 26th, 2010 at 4:55 am
I can pay you in food.
Posted by Simon on April 26th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Ah, nothing like goofing off at a toy store to rebuild the confidence.
Posted by Jonathan on April 28th, 2010 at 12:51 am
Can’t believe you said that color my balls joke IN Toys R Us.
It’s ok to like the Wolfman movie.
I’m digging the new transitions too from this episode. New JeskidTV Style???
Posted by Tony on April 28th, 2010 at 9:00 am