Best Maciej Kuciara Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.252 - Oren Soffer 1:15:41

2M ago1:15:41

1:15:41

An incredible episode awaits as we are joined by Cinematographer Oren Soffer. Oren was one of the Dop's alongside Greig Fraser on the visionary film The Creator, and in this episode, we look through the lens into the beginning of Oren's journey that began with photography through to the bold and game-changing way The Creator was shot. Oren also exq…

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Ep.251 - Nikita Bridan 2:00:28

4M ago2:00:28

2:00:28

Designer Nikita Bridan and his twin Iliya are the founders of the incredible Oil Stain Lab. In this episode, Nikita shares how this whole adventure and passion panned out from finding Universities that would accept them at the age of 13 to study Car Design to working for some of the biggest companies in the automotive space and their love of 911s a…

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Ep.250 - Joe Bennett 1:16:26

4M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

Scavenger’s Reign co-creator Joe Bennett joins us to share his 8-year-long journey in bringing this stunning project to life. If you haven’t seen Scavenger’s Reign, please do, not just to avoid the spoilers in this episode but to join in the celebration of this profound and refreshing show and to hear some interesting tales about the production.…

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Ep 249 - Joshua Davis 3:08:30

5M ago3:08:30

3:08:30

We've wanted Designer Joshua Davis on the podcast for YEARS and our prayers we're finally answered when Joshua aka Praystation joined your host Ash Thorp for a classic episode. So sit back and enjoy a wide-ranging episode where we learn about Johsua's truly epic journey of life, coding and creativity.…

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Ep. 248 - Craig Mullins 2:24:55

8M ago2:24:55

2:24:55

The Legendary Craig Mullins joins Ash Thorp for a mind-bending episode that will stay with you long after you finish it! From deep dives into the mind of a creative to the state of humanity, the red-haired girl from Frozen, walking past elephants and so much more, you don't want to miss this one.By Ash Thorp

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Ep. 247 - Matthew Encina 2:06:46

9M ago2:06:46

2:06:46

Mod Musings founder and Creative Director Matthew Encina joins Ash Thorp for a super-duper-packed episode! The multi-award-winning and immensely talented Matthew shares his joy and journey of being a Maker and Designer, as well as his transition to working for himself, the meaning of success, life on youtube, and why it is important to shape the th…

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Ep - 246 - Camden Thrasher 2:01:11

10M ago2:01:11

2:01:11

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of photographer Camden Thrasher. Camden's eye for a shot is simply stunning and see the worlds of aviation and motorsport through his lens has lead to him becoming one of Ash's favorite photographers! So, enjoy a deep dive into the mesmerizing mix of the technical and the artistic & learn the secrets behind th…

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Ep. 245 - Jason Encabo 2:07:18

10M ago2:07:18

2:07:18

In this enlightening episode, renowned Director, Editor, and Motion Designer Jason Encabo joins host Ash Thorp to dissect the complexities of the creative process. Together, they navigate the hurdles of project completion, time management, and motivation in the context of everyday life, offering invaluable insights for anyone on a creative journey.…

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Ep. 244 - Refik Anadol 2:00:07

12M ago2:00:07

2:00:07

The stupendous and wonderful Refik Anadol is our guest for this profound episode with this fantastic creative. A Media Artist and Designer, he also heads up Refik Anadol Studios, where working with World Leading Clients and crafting record-breaking NFTs is all fused with a passion and vision for utilizing computation into his creations. So join us …

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Ep. 243 - Maciej Kuciara 2:40:48

1y ago2:40:48

2:40:48

Creative legend and friend of the show Maciej Kuciara returns for an epic episode to talk about what he's been up to since he last jumped on and how AI has impacted him as a professional and a person, and some wise advice for us all moving forward.By Ash Thorp

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Ep - 242 Brandon Semenuk 2:28:02

1y ago2:28:02

2:28:02

Join us for this episode with the multi-awesome, multi-disciplined, and multi-talented Brandon Semenuk. Brandon is an athlete specializing & conquering in the realms of mountain bikes and motorsports, winning multiple awards in the process and being considered one of the best! Yet not content with just that, Brandon has found a way to fuse all of h…

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Ep. 241 - Dan Bigham 1:30:06

1y ago1:30:06

1:30:06

Get ready to cycle through the mind of record-breaking Performance Engineer & Racing Cyclist Dan Bigham! Dan's multi-disciplined approach and attention to detail is something that creatives will greatly appreciate. So join your host Ash Thorp and enjoy how Dan lives in a world of micro gains and how Dan's book Start At The End (A MUST READ) was the…

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Ep. 240 - William Eubank 1:31:58

1y ago1:31:58

1:31:58

Director William Eubank joins Ash Thorp for today's episode to share his experiences on the life of a movie director. Will cut his teeth in the industry as a cinematographer & camera operator before moving on to directing his first feature film, LOVE, one in which he was also the cinematographer and production designer! Will is happy to wear many h…

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Ep. 239 - Maxim Zhestkov 2:40:49

1y ago2:40:49

2:40:49

This episode is all about the realities of being a creative and in Maxim Zhestov we get the chance to dive deep on this topic with one of the best designer’s out there. Maxim returns for his third appearance and much like his art and designs, it’s what is happening beneath the surface that is as intriguing, if not more than the finished product. As…

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Ep. 238 - Greig Fraser 1:08:08

1y ago1:08:08

1:08:08

We’re joined by the legendary and Acadamy Award Winning Cinematographer Greig Fraser today who shed some light on what it is like behind the lens of some of the most iconic films of our generation with an IMDB that lists gems such as, Dune, The Batman, Lion to name but a few!. An absolute blast of an episode and a brilliant geek-out between Ash and…

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Ep. 237 - Sava Zivkovic 2:45:11

1+ y ago2:45:11

2:45:11

Director Sava Zivkovic joins us once more and much has changed since he last joined us on The Collective Podcast. Join us for a fabulous chat on a fascinating insight into the mind and journey of modern-day director and how technology influences his process.By Ash Thorp

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Ep. 236 - William Landgren 2:59:59

1+ y ago2:59:59

2:59:59

Two generations of epic creativity are the theme of today’s episode as we welcome the creative prodigy that is William Landgren. A (just turned) 16-year-old super creative who picked up Blender at the age of 12 and has not looked back since! Ash and & Will both look forward to their respective creative journeys whilst bouncing ideas and philosophie…

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Ep. 235 - Steven Zapata 3:06:16

1+ y ago3:06:16

3:06:16

Steven Zapata joins Ash for a powerful conversation about the human power of art and how profound it has been for him throughout his life. Steven also discusses how his thoughts on AI have resonated with the art community after his excellent video ‘THE END OF ART: AN ARGUMENT AGAINST IMAGE AI’s.’ This episode is packed full of eye-opening facts, ph…

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Ep. 234 - Anthony Scott Burns 2:01:29

1+ y ago2:01:29

2:01:29

Dreams do ‘Come True’ but not without some extreme highs and lows and bumps along the way, as is evidenced by today’s guest, Come True Director Anthony Scott Burns. And Anthony returns almost a decade after appearing as our first-ever guest and four years after his last appearance to share his life as a film director and the joys and pitfalls that …

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Ep. 233 - AI ART 001 56:47

1+ y ago56:47

56:47

AI ‘ART’ is a burning topic right now! And it's incredibly disruptive, problematic, inspiring, creative, and futuristic all at once. And in this Solo Episode, your host, Ash Thorp, shares his current thoughts on this topic and the implications on the industry and creativity as a whole!By Ash Thorp

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Ep. 232 - Beeple 2:24:52

1+ y ago2:24:52

2:24:52

One of the most influential artists of our time joins us for the first episode back after our hiatus. And in Beeple (Mike Winkleman), we have someone whose life, creatively & beyond, has made the most dramatic shifts since we last spoke to him. Sit back and enjoy this instant classic of an episode.By Ash Thorp

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Ep. 231 - Season 2 13:20

1+ y ago13:20

13:20

We're back, and your host, Ash Thorp, is here to let you know what's been happening since we last saw you and what to expect next... Welcome to Season 2 of TCP.By Ash Thorp

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Ep. 230 - Johannes Lindqvist 2:43:38

4y ago2:43:38

2:43:38

Creative artist Johannes Lindqvist joins us this week to discuss sharing knowledge, the downfall of comparing yourself to other artists, and finding where your intuition comes from. We dig into how we navigate client work, which will be great info for any artists who are just starting out in the industry. This is a huge episode, so strap in!GUEST L…

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Ep. 229 - Aaron Brimhall 1:32:23

4y ago1:32:23

1:32:23

Automotive photographer Aaron Brimhall joins us this week to discuss his process in creating a unique look for his photography, capturing the energy of a scene within a set of photos, and finding a perfect work/life balance which works for him and his family.GUEST LINKS:Aaron’s Website: https://aaronbrimhall.com/Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.insta…

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Ep. 228 - Filipe Carvalho 1:46:27

4y ago1:46:27

1:46:27

Designer and director Filipe Carvalho joins us this week, (six years since his last appearance on the podcast!) to discuss his new company Foreign Affairs, becoming a father, and all about his experience winning an Emmy.GUEST LINKS:Filipe’s Website: http://www.randomthoughtpattern.com/index.htmlFilipe’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/filipecarvalho?l…

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Ep. 227 - Gavin Rothery 2:37:49

4y ago2:37:49

2:37:49

Director Gavin Rothery joins us this week to discuss his experience directing his first feature length film, Archive. He comes equipped with all kinds of extraordinary knowledge and stories from the past year, pouring blood, sweat, and tears into his film. We’re so excited to share this episode with you all, as this is an incredible look into what …

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Ep. 226 - Arsen Asyrankulov 1:41:24

4y ago1:41:24

1:41:24

2D and 3D concept artist Arsen Asyrankulov joins us this week to discuss his unique creative style and workflow, his interesting artistic journey, and all of the various influences which have culminated in his beautiful art.GUEST LINKS:Arsen’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/asyrankulovArsen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arsen_asyra…

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Ep. 225 - Glyn Dillon 1:41:49

4y ago1:41:49

1:41:49

All-around artistic mastermind Glyn Dillon joins us this week to discuss his experiences working on multiple Star Wars films as a costume designer and concept artist, how his career has progressed throughout the years, and how his love of comics has played a big part of his artistic endeavors.GUEST LINKS:Glyn on Wikipedia: https://www.imdb.com/name…

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Ep. 224 - Steve Wang 1:58:11

4y ago1:58:11

1:58:11

Concept artist Steve Wang joins us this week to discuss his path through different art schools, how he’s grown as an artist and freelancer, and how he plans to adapt his creative style to achieve the goals he’s set out for himself as a creative.GUEST LINKS:Steve’s Website: http://www.swang.org/Steve’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/swangSte…

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Ep. 222 - Khyzyl Saleem 1:56:45

4+ y ago1:56:45

1:56:45

Concept designer and car guru Khyzyl Saleem joins us this week to discuss his philosophies on passion, integrity, and being genuine to what matters to you. We also discuss the process by which Khyzyl breaks out of his comfort zone, in pursuit of furthering himself and his creative process. Lots of car talk in this one!GUEST LINKS:Khyzyl’s Artstatio…

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Ep. 221 - Michael Tucker 1:50:19

4+ y ago1:50:19

1:50:19

Filmmaker and essayist Michael Tucker joins us to discuss his ongoing project, Lessons From The Screenplay, how he got started in creating video essays, what it’s been like building such a prominent YouTube channel and community, and all about some of our favorite films and screenplays.GUEST LINKS:Michael’s Website: https://www.lessonsfromthescreen…

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Ep. 220 - Mike Hill 2:28:03

4+ y ago2:28:03

2:28:03

------- Ep. 220 - Mike Hill ---------Design consultant Mike Hill joins us for the third time on the podcast to discuss a lot of bigger picture concepts. We jump right into where things are in the state of society and the internet, our habits and evolution, and simply living and existing. Strap in!** SPOILER WARNING ** Joker spoilers toward the end …

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Ep. 219 - Thomas Dubois 1:16:57

4+ y ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Visual development artist, illustrator, and architect Thomas Dubois joins us this week to discuss the joys of reading physical books, finding his passion through work, and his love and connection to architecture and how it’s influenced his filmmaking process.GUEST LINKS:Thomas’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/thomas_duboisThomas’s Behance: …

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Ep. 218 - Maxim Zhestkov 1:30:33

4+ y ago1:30:33

1:30:33

Visual artist Maxim Zhestkov joins us once again to discuss how his career and artistic process has been changing over the past few years since we last had him on the show. We discuss how his entrance into the fine art world of gallery exhibitions, his thoughts on originality and authenticity, and what it means to experience pain in order to achiev…

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Ep. 217 - Tim Zarki 1:38:24

4+ y ago1:38:24

1:38:24

3D generalist Tim Zarki joins us this week to discuss how he manifests his own reality by setting goals and adjusting his workflows and habits to achieve them. Tim’s one of those people who is able to pivot and shift into completely new creative territories and continually crushes them. We discuss the importance of his personal projects, how his ca…

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Ep. 216 - Paul Meyers 1:51:29

4+ y ago1:51:29

1:51:29

Cinematographer Paul Meyers joins us this week to candidly share his story of how he got started in cinematography from a young age, unique insights about some of the projects he’s had the privilege to work on, and finally we geek out big time on all sorts of cameras and lenses.GUEST LINKS:Paul’s Website: https://www.paulmeyers.com/Paul’s Instagram…

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Ep. 215 - Claire Fleming 1:31:46

4+ y ago1:31:46

1:31:46

Art director Claire Fleming joins us this week to discuss some of the fascinating lessons and concepts she’s learned from working in the industry, what it’s been like working with master filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and J.J. Abrams, and provides some excellent advice for those looking to break into the industry.GUEST LINKS:Claire’s Website: htt…

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Ep. 214 - Heidi Berg 2:23:57

4+ y ago2:23:57

2:23:57

Designer, photographer, art director, creative director, and all-around awesome person Heidi Berg joins us this week to discuss her photography, her background and origin story, her influences, and all about her creative process. We bounce all over the place, but those usually make for our best episodes!GUEST LINKS:Heidi’s Website: https://www.heid…

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Ep. 213 - Vitaly Bulgarov 3:22:12

4+ y ago3:22:12

3:22:12

The moment you’ve all been waiting for...the almighty Vitaly Bulgarov returns to the podcast after 6 YEARS to share all the new wisdom he’s learned since his last appearance on the show. We cover all sorts of subjects including books, films, artificial intelligence, and beyond. This is an absolute monster of an episode, clocking in at over 3 hours,…

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Ep. 212 - Kekai Kotaki 1:03:47

4+ y ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Senior concept artist and illustrator Kekai Kotaki joins us this week to discuss the early beginnings of his career in art, drawing inspiration from all different sorts of media, his experience with education and learning, and lots of juicy discussion about artists and video games we love.SPOILER WARNINGS: Game of Thrones, God of War III, JourneyGU…

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Ep. 211 - Gil Talmi 1:33:59

5y ago1:33:59

1:33:59

Film composer, songwriter, musician, and returning guest of the podcast Gil Talmi joins us this week to discuss our recent collaboration on the Netflix film titled The Great Hack, striving for excellence in your life, and some of the creative influences which drive us in our work.GUEST LINKS:Gil’s Website: https://www.giltalmi.com/Gil’s Bandcamp: h…

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Ep. 210 - Peter Clark 1:50:07

5y ago1:50:07

1:50:07

Multimedia artist Peter Clark joins us this week to discuss his often incredibly complex creative process, what gets him into working with non-digital mediums, finding new ways of being creative, our journeys in music, and so much more.GUEST LINKS:Peter’s Website: http://www.callmeclark.com/Peter’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/peterclarkPeter’s Instagr…

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Ep. 209 - Mike Hill 2:30:00

5y ago2:30:00

2:30:00

Designer, lecturer, and multi-talented badass Mike Hill joins us once again to discuss his evolution as an artist, working closely with high-level directors, some complex musings on psychology and storytelling, and where his career trajectory is headed.Mike’s Website: http://www.mikehill.design/Mike’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/mikehill…

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Ep. 208 - Mattias Wiklund 1:11:31

5y ago1:11:31

1:11:31

This is a unique episode for us, where we’re doing a bit of a long-term interview/mentorship with a longtime listener who is interested in switching careers into CG and animation. Mattias Wiklund is currently a pattern cutter at H&M and he joins us this week to discuss why he’s interested in switching gears, what kind of projects he’d like to creat…

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Ep. 207 - Friendly Robot 1:53:30

5y ago1:53:30

1:53:30

The Collective Podcast Store is now open for business. So go cop some sweet gear at www.thecollectivepodcast.com/store now! And for a limited time, if you send your photos to our new Instagram @thecollectivepod we’ll get you a code to score 10% Off your next order.CG artist, designer, and creative François Leroy AKA Friendly Robot joins us to discu…

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Ep. 206 - Victor Bonafonte 1:30:26

5y ago1:30:26

1:30:26

The Collective Podcast Store is now open for business. So go cop some sweet gear at www.thecollectivepodcast.com/store now! And for a limited time, if you send your photos to our new Instagram @thecollectivepod we’ll get you a code to score 10% Off your next order.Concept artist, VFX artist, and architectural designer Victor Bonafonte joins us this…

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Ep. 205 - Michael Franchina 2:14:27

5y ago2:14:27

2:14:27

The Collective Podcast Store is now open for business. So go cop some sweet gear at www.thecollectivepodcast.com/store now! And for a limited time, if you send your photos to our new Instagram @thecollectivepod we’ll get you a code to score 10% Off your next order.Concept artist Michael Franchina joins us this week to discuss his unique approach to…

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Ep. 204 - Eytan Zana 1:58:04

5y ago1:58:04

1:58:04

Naughty Dog concept artist Eytan Zana joins us this week to discuss his love of traveling, his experiences creating and playing video games, finding inspiration in different realms of entertainment, and how to deal with negative feedback loops in social media.GUEST LINKS:Eytan’s Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/eytanEytan’s Gumroad: https://g…

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Ep. 203 - Clinton Crumpler 1:18:14

5y ago1:18:14

1:18:14

Owner of Dekogon Studios Clinton Crumpler joins us this week to discuss the ideologies of his company, the benefits of working in Unreal Engine, his ability to turn ordinary objects into something special, and a bit about his experiences as an instructor.GUEST LINKS:Clinton’s Website: http://www.clintoncrumpler.com/Clinton’s ArtStation: https://www…

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Ep. 202 - Gil Talmi 1:18:34

5y ago1:18:34

1:18:34

Composer Gil Talmi joins us this week to discuss how his father (also a composer) impacted his relationship with music, his decision to work on socially-conscious films, why he loves New York, and how important trust is between partners during the creative process.GUEST LINKS:Gil’s Website: https://www.giltalmi.com/Gil’s Bandcamp: https://giltalmi.…

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