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Welcome to 'The Creative Condition' podcast: an ongoing exploration of human creativity, hosted by The New York Times, Adidas, and Premier League illustrator and author Ben Tallon. Creativity is an often misunderstood pillar of human happiness, something far bigger than artistic talent and crucial for fulfilling lives and careers. Little by little, Ben builds an archive of valuable stories, experiences, and tips to help you maximise yours. Featuring exclusive interviews with experts and thou ...
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Are you a creative business owner? Do you ever feel like you’ve got more to give? That there’s a bigger impact you could make? Or is there an innate fear that’s stopping you from achieving your full potential? In this brand new podcast series, award-winning coach, author and speaker Matt Essam explores the internal battles we all face as creative business owners. From the fear of launching to the anxiety we face around our life purpose, Creative Courage is the first podcast series that will ...
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In the last episode, 'The Power of Naughty', I explored the benefits of chaos energy well channeled. But what do we do with the little f**kers? In this episode, I read the 'Dirty Energy' chapter of The Creative Condition book, in which several teachers, community workers, and professionals share thoughts on how we provide better tools for embattled…
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Following on from the brilliant historian Professor Carl Chinn, I wanted to paint a layered picture of what it means to be working class, and the challenges we face in the arts in 2024. It is not a new phenomenon, but it is a problem that has been exacerbated over the 14 years from 2010-2024 under a Conservative government that preferred to heighte…
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What we learned about creativity from: Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE)
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You can also enjoy the full-length and highlights episode now. Here's what we learned from Professor Carl Chinn discussing the working class and the arts in the 21st century. History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our backgr…
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HIGHLIGHTS of 'Being working class!' Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE) on the class ceiling in the arts and society
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You can also enjoy the full-length episode now. History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it. Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, …
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Ep 239: Being working class! Historian professor Carl Chinn on the class ceiling in the arts and society
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What we learned about creativity from: Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon
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Here are the takeaway creativity tips from London branding agency Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live in conversation at D&AD New Blood Festival. Both the highlights and the full episode with Max are available now! Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as…
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Ep 238: The creative opportunity in the age of convergence! Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live at D&AD Festival
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The highlights of episode 238 are also available for those with less time! Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of crea…
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HIGHLIGHTS of Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live at D&AD New Blood Festival
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You can also hear the full-length episode 238 now! Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativity. With soul, perso…
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What we learned about creativity from chemical engineer in renewable energy Yasmin Ali
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Here are this week's takeaway learnings about creativity from chemical engineer and author of Power Up! Yasmin Ali. The full-length edit and highlights edition of this show are also out now! From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex gl…
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Ep 237: Power Up! Innovation, imagination and ideas in renewable energy with chemical engineer Yasmin Ali
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From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently. Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector, and her recent book, Power Up: An Enginee…
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HIGHLIGHTS of episode 237 with Power Up! author and chemical engineer in renewable energy Yasmin Ali
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What we learned about creativity from: Stephen Bliss
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Here are five things we learned about creativity from Stephen Bliss. Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics. We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his…
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Ep 236: Stephen Bliss has a dark new bunny. From Rockstar and GTA art to 'Thumper' comic via 'Fear City'
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Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics. We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his superb 'I, Frankenstein' series of artworks. (https://podcasts.apple…
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HIGHLIGHTS of episode 236 with former Rockstar Game lead artist Stephen Bliss
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The full-length episode is out now! Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics. We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his superb 'I, Frankenstein' series …
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Is Your Business Feeling Like A Grind? Try This…
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Does your business often feel heavy? Like it’s something you have to do, rather than want to? If this resonates with you, then listen to this episode. I’ve decided to close down my business… for the whole month of August. I posted about this recently on LinkedIn, and while it was mostly met with positivity, some questioned how this could be possibl…
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HIGHLIGHTS of former Rockstar Games Senior Artist Stephen Bliss in Brooklyn
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(The full-length chat can be heard on episode 70 of 'The Creative Condition'.) Illustrator and artist Stephen Bliss moved to America to take on a job with Rockstar Games. Nobody could have envisioned the explosion of controversy that was the Grand Theft Auto video game series. I met Stephen in Brooklyn to talk about his journey pre-Rockstar, how it…
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What we learned about creativity from: Judoka Alex Paske
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What we learned from Alex Paske, who is a judoka. The full and highlights episodes are out now! Alex fights at the highest level against people who might want to hurt him. He must respond in real-time, seeking the flow state and forward motion. If he listens to the voices in his head, positive or negative, it could be over for him in a flash. We si…
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HIGHLIGHTS of The creativity of Olympic gold with former rugby 7s Fiji and England coach Ben Ryan
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The full conversation can be heard on episode 152 of 'The Creative Condition' podcast. When Ben Ryan, one of the most innovative coaches in world sport left his position as England rugby 7s coach, he was all set to take a comfortable role at a sports consultancy company. Then he saw a tweet advertising a vacancy for the national Fiji rugby 7s job. …
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HIGHLIGHTS of episode 235, flow states in fight sports and adaptive creativity with judoka Alex Paske
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The full episode is also out now if you have more time to indulge! Alex Paske is a judoka. He fights at the highest level against people who might want to hurt him. He must respond in real-time, seeking the flow state and forward motion. If he listens to the voices in his head, positive or negative, it could be over for him in a flash. We sit down …
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Ep 235: Flow states in fight sports, adaptive creativity, and mastering our art with judoka Alex Paske
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Alex Paske is a judoka. He fights at the highest level against people who might want to hurt him. He must respond in real-time, seeking the flow state and forward motion. If he listens to the voices in his head, positive or negative, it could be over for him in a flash. We sit down to discuss how 10,000 hours of the craft must be put in to stand a …
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How To Tell Your Story And Stand Out On LinkedIn with Ash Rathod
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It feels like everyone is obsessed with storytelling and personal branding. Especially on LinkedIn. But there’s a good reason for that. In this episode, I’m joined by Ash Rathod. Ash is a Brand Consultant who specialises in helping businesses attract their ideal clients, retain them for longer, and charge them more using the power of storytelling. …
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What we learned about creativity from: Digital and social media trainer Andrew Miles Davis
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What we learned about creativity from episode 234 with digital and social media trainer Andrew Miles Davis. The full and highlights episodes are out now! Andrew Miles Davis is a digital dinosaur - he was here, learning, seeing, mastering the social media game before most of us had even heard the cough and screech of a dial-up connection attempt. Bu…
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Ep 234: Social media, digital marketing, AI, authenticity and algorithms with trainer Andrew Miles Davis
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Andrew Miles Davis is a digital dinosaur - he was here, learning, seeing, mastering the social media game before most of us had even heard the cough and screech of a dial-up connection attempt. But he's not extinct, far from it. He's an expert and trains the world's leading businesses to stay current in an ever-changing arena. Now he joins a flound…
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HIGHLIGHTS of Episode 234, digital and social media marketing with Andrew Miles Davis
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The full-length version of episode 234 is available now for those with more time to listen! Andrew Miles Davis is a digital dinosaur - he was here, learning, seeing, and mastering the social media game before most of us had even heard the cough and screech of a dial-up connection attempt. But he's not extinct, far from it. He's an expert and trains…
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How To Generate 10 Inbound Enquiries A Week with Jason Squires
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What would your business be like if you were getting ten new inbound enquiries each week from your ideal clients? Jason Squires has taught thousands of service-based business owners to do just that, and in this episode, he shares how. Jason has built a multiple 7-figure business using the power of LinkedIn. He's incredibly generous with sharing his…
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HIGHLIGHTS of episode 75 with Sir John Hegarty. The power of creativity in the digital age
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A highlights edition of episode 75 of The Creative Condition (Arrest All Mimics at the time). Sir John Hegarty, one of the most imaginative, innovative minds the creative industry has ever welcomed, provides advice and insights into the power of creativity that have grown more relevant since we recorded this conversation. Sponsored as ever by https…
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Ep 233: A very human creative project and why it balanced my AI terror
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How a sequence of unforeseen events including an illustration commission for The Guardian newspaper, an AI and creativity discussion panel, and a live podcast at D&AD New Blood Festival came together to renew much of my confidence in human creativity despite the rise of the machine. Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb n…
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