Ever hit “send” and instantly regret it? Say something and wish you hadn't? In this episode, Mas digs into the hard lesson of learning to pause an action. Whether it’s an email, a group call, or a random DM, reacting without thinking has real consequences. Through a series of personal stories—some awkward, some explosive—Mas shows why taking a beat can save your relationships, your reputation, and your sanity.

• How speaking too quickly can derail good intentions

• The danger of assuming your intent is the same as your impact

• Why clarity of mind (and sometimes sobriety) changes how you respond

• Why Filmclusive exists—and how it’s trying to fix broken industry systems

00:00 – 01:04

Intro: What This Podcast Is About

Mas introduces the show and sets up the topic of the episode: don’t say the first thing that comes to mind.

01:05 – 03:27

Noisy Nights and Take Two

From loud neighbors to tech hiccups, Mas talks about recording in real-life chaos—and why it matters to keep going.

03:28 – 06:00

Clarity, Sobriety, and Overactive Thinking

Mas shares how quitting weed for three weeks has sharpened his thinking—and made this podcast possible.

06:01 – 08:13

Tech Breaks, Barrel Exports, and Creative Waiting

How a slow code export process feels a lot like waiting for a VFX render—and why “productive waiting” matters.

08:14 – 10:12

Why You Need to Think Before You Speak

Emails, meetings, and group chats—how blurting things out has cost Mas, and what he’s learned.

10:13 – 12:23

Website Feedback Gone Wrong

An honest recounting of calling out a broken website in a public Zoom call—and how that backlash led to leaving an entire organization.

12:24 – 14:03

The Impact of Words, Even If Intentions Were Good

Mas unpacks the difference between intent and impact, especially in advocacy spaces and group dynamics.

14:04 – 16:06

Reframing Instead of Reacting

A simple chat becomes a lesson in saying the better version of what’s on your mind. Mas shares how he reframed his gut response into something constructive.

16:07 – 18:14

Think Before You Think

It’s not just about what you say. Mas explains why even your internal monologue matters—and how changing it can change you.

18:15 – 20:08

This Podcast Is the Only Format That Works

Interviews take too much time. Mas leans into solo reflection and shares how he’s finally finding his voice.

20:09 – 23:00

Filmclusive Update: What We’re Building

A breakdown of the platform’s progress and mission: fixing the broken hiring system for creatives—without charging them a cent.

23:01 – 25:50

Wrap-Up: Build Your Own Resume Hub

Why creatives should stop paying to apply for jobs, and how Filmclusive lets you link everything—your work, your identity, your community—on one page.

25:51 – End

Closing

Mas signs off with gratitude and a reminder: think before you speak—online, in-person, everywhere.

• Filmclusive – Free creative job board and portfolio system

• California Labor Code §450 – on job application fees

• SAG-AFTRA vs. Casting Networks (referenced)

• dontdoitpod.com – Official podcast site

In this premiere episode, Mas Moriya—filmmaker, tech founder, and lifelong overthinker—shares why not starting is one of the worst mistakes you can make. From failed podcasts and broken video feeds to decades of film footage gathering dust, Mas unpacks the cost of waiting too long. This is the episode for anyone teetering on the edge of a new idea, project, or creative leap. Just start.

• Why starting before you’re ready is better than never starting at all

• The hidden cost of procrastination and perfectionism

• How past failures (nonprofits, relationships, side projects) still teach you something

• Why “just try it” might be the most honest creative advice you’ll ever hear

00:00 – 00:22

Opening: Who This Podcast is For

Mas introduces the podcast’s mission: a brutally honest warning label for creatives.

00:53 – 02:13

Lesson 1: Don’t Wait to Get Started

Even with tech issues mid-recording, Mas pushes through. The point? Start anyway.

02:14 – 03:39

Podcast Format & Attention Span Reality

Why short episodes work better—and why this show won’t waste your time.

03:40 – 05:07

Digging Through Old Hard Drives

Reflections on 15 years of filmmaking and why salvaging old work still matters.

05:08 – 06:46

What If You Never Start?

From Lego stop motion to failed love stories—Mas argues experience is earned by doing.

06:47 – 08:00

Audiobooks, Motivation, and Patterns of Avoidance

How Les Brown and late-night routines shaped this podcast’s birth.

08:01 – 09:11

Discipline vs. Inertia

You don’t need perfect conditions. You need to begin.

09:12 – 10:12

The Tasters Club Philosophy

A childhood lesson about food becomes a metaphor for trying anything new.

10:13 – 11:22

Parents, Pressure, and Creative Rebellion

Why being a filmmaker wasn’t the plan—and that’s exactly why it had to happen.

11:23 – 12:23

Tech, Coding, and Starting Over

From no-code to full code, Mas shares how fumbling through tech can still lead to progress.

12:24 – 13:54

Dating and Insecurity

An honest aside about a relationship that fizzled—and the courage to try again.

13:55 – 15:20

Nonprofit Burnout & Knowing When to Quit

Why stopping something can be just as important as starting.

15:21 – 17:13

The Midnight Spark: How This Podcast Began

One spreadsheet. Fifty regrets. A moment of clarity at 2am.

17:14 – 19:16

Creativity Is Fleeting—So Act Fast

Mas shares a story from Big Magic about why ideas don’t wait around.

19:17 – 21:00

Filmclusive and the Legal Fight Against Paywalls

A plug with a mission: creatives deserve job access without a subscription fee.

21:01 – 22:00

Wrap-Up: Just Try It

Mas signs off with a reminder to take the leap—even if it’s messy.

• Filmclusive – the free entertainment industry platform

• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

• California Labor Code §450

• NY State labor laws on job application fees

• dontdoitpod.com – Official podcast website