The Collective Podcast brings you bi-weekly episodes of entertaining, informative, honest discussions with creative industry professionals from around the world. Created and hosted by designer/director Ash Thorp, he aims to explore the struggles of work/life balance and to share the experiences of influential creatives from all realms of media, including (but not limited to) designers, illustrators, visual effects artists, writers, painters, and programmers.
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This Boris FX original podcast is an exploration into the art and flow of creativity. Join host Nick Harauz as he dives into a new creative topic each week by having one-on-one conversations with industry experts in the design, photography, and post production fields.
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Nick Inge hosts the Wise Up Podcast Worldly Wise Produced by Neil Gregory
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The show all about cigars and cigar smoking! Cigar reviews, including every price range, from new to vintage. Paul and Joe Hozempa talk about the latest cigar news, cigars we've smoked, and how-to segments. Its all about cigars! Geeks Kickin' Ash!
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This podcast is all about me talking to industry veterans about their journey into the games industry in the aim of hopefully educating newcomers on what it takes to do a similar role.
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Geeks Kickin' Ash! Tune into the Stogie Geeks show for interviews, cigar reviews, and how-to segments!
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Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode Nick sits down with Ash Thorp, the founder of Alt Creative a company that offers illustration, design, VFX, animation, and directorial service. Ash discusses his creative process, the challenges he faced, and the importance of continuous learning. He emphasizes the need for trust and open communication…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Flow State, Nick sits down with Evan Abrams, a renowned motion designer and educator. Evan shares insights from his journey in motion design, discussing his client work and live streaming experiences. He opens up about the creative process, emphasizing the importance of planning, improvisation, and audienc…
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Wise Up Podcast Series 1 Episode 5:Charlie Thorpe
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In this episode I’ll be chatting to the unbelievable Charlie Thorpe who amongst lots of other experiences is a Senior Scenes of Crimes Officer. Charlie has had a varied and interesting path that has led her to her current role and explains just how she has managed to navigate a path to this super interesting job. In this episode she’ll explain exac…
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Beyond the Timeline: Premiere Gal's Journey in Post
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Premiere Gal (Kelsey Brannan) and Nick discuss the importance of consistency in YouTube content creation and how to avoid creative burnout. Kelsey shares her strategies for maintaining a consistent release schedule and staying motivated. They also touch on the challenges creators face in staying relevan…
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Wise Up Podcast Season 1 Episode 4:Teresa Thorpe
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In this episode I’ll be chatting to the amazing Teresa Thorpe who amongst lots of other experiences is an ex-police officer and now surveillance trainer. Teresa is super-friendly, super optimistic and at the top of her game. In this episode she’ll explain exactly what qualities she has that has made her such a success and what top tips she would gi…
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Send us a Text Message. Jacob Zirkle, a VFX compositor and YouTuber, shares his journey in the film and advertising industry. He discusses how he started his YouTube channel to share his knowledge and tutorials on Blender and other programs. Jacob emphasizes the importance of being open to learning new programs and not limiting oneself to a single …
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Filling a Large Humidor - Stogie Geeks #381
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The hosts then engage in a discussion about the cigars and whiskey they are smoking, as well as their preferences for pairing them. The conversation also touches on the topic of cybersecurity and a planned visit to a tobacco field in Connecticut. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including cigar lounges, swag, studio renovations, hard…
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Wise Up Podcast Season 1 Episode 3:Laura Ash
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In this episode I’ll be chatting to the inspirational Laura Ash who amongst lots of other experiences is an ex-police officer and now the co-owner of a wellness business. Laura is super-motivated, one of life’s get-up-and-go type of people and her successful business is testament to her determination and zest for life. In this episode she’ll explai…
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The Indomitable Spirit with John Dickinson
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, John Dickinson shares his background in motion graphics and his transition from working at Foxtel to joining Boris FX. He emphasizes the importance of creativity and experimentation in his work, and how he finds inspiration away from the computer. John also talks about the process of teaching and presen…
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Wise Up Podcast Season 1 Episode 2:Hayley Spedding
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In this episode I’ll be chatting to the fantastic Hayley Spedding who amongst lots of other experiences is an ex- senior police officer, ex- head of an academy trust, tech start up manager and Worldly Wise project manager. Hayley is super-efficient, a brilliant project manager and is someone who gets the job done. In this episode she’ll explain exa…
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Storyboard to Studio: Jessica Libby’s Path in Motion Design
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Nick interviews motion graphics designer and art director Jessica Libby. They discuss the differences between freelance and full-time work, the essence of the creative process, and the challenges of client feedback and collaboration. Jess shares what attracted her to motion design and her favorite and least …
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The stogies geeks are back! Make sure you check out our new sponsor Threat Hunter AI - "Expert Threat Hunting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Your brand deserves more than just managed detection & response." We had some great conversation on the following topics: Cigar and whiskey enthusiasts can find interesting products at estate …
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Flame On: Creativity Under Pressure with Andy Milkis
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Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode, Nick sits down with storyteller and flame artist Andy Milkis. Andy shares insights into his creative process and the changes he has witnessed in the industry. He emphasizes the importance of foundational skills and understanding the technical aspects of the work. Andy also discusses the challenges of …
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Wise Up Podcast Season 1 Episode 1:Clare Blackman
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In the premiere episode of the Wise Up Podcast I speak to the brilliant Clare Blackman who is the careers lead and part of the Senior Leadership Team at Astor School in Dover. Clare has been super supportive of Worldly Wise and we have worked together supporting their students over the last few years. Clare has had a really interesting journey in e…
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Digital Echoes: The Evolution of Audio Post Production with Mike and Izabela Russell
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Mike and Isabela Russell discuss their extensive history in audio production including their work in radio and podcasting. We explore the challenges and opportunities presented by AI voices and cloning. Izabela and Mike then begin to discuss the impact of AI tools on audio workflows and the importance of cre…
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Pacing Pixels: Avoiding Crunch in Creative Work with Brian Maffitt
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Send us a Text Message. Brian Maffitt is an Award-winning designer and animator. He's created software that is used throughout the industry in commercials and film including some of your favorite filters in After Effects. Brian has personally presented, directed or produced more than 1000 hours of video training. In this episode, he discusses the r…
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In the Edit Room with Rosanne Tan: Staying Objective and Inspired
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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Nick sits down with Rosanne Tan, ACE, a film and television editor best known for her work on Homecoming, Mr. Robot, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Hawkeye, and Ahsoka. She shares insights into her editing workflow starting from production, including her favorite parts of the process. Rosanne also t…
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Crafting Confidence in the Face of Criticism with Dylan Bates
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Send us a Text Message. Summary Dylan Bates, also known as the Final Cut Bro, shares insights into his creative process and content creation journey. He starts off discussing the importance of generating ideas consistently and the evolution of his creative process over time. Dylan also highlights the role of automation and workflow optimization in …
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Boredom is the Bedrock of Creativity with Chris Do
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Send us a Text Message. In this first episode of Flow State, Chris Do and Nick discuss the definition of creativity and its importance in problem-solving. They explore the connection between boredom and creativity, highlighting the role of the subconscious mind in making creative connections. Chris shares his insights on creating a conducive enviro…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The stogies geeks are hangin' out this week, Jim McMurray makes a return! Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/sg379
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The stogies geeks are hangin' out this week, Jim McMurray makes a return! Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/sg379
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This week, Joe, Paul, Jason ABQ and guest Adrian Sanabria discuss what they have been smoking, we will have Cigar news, Stogie Geek Ratings, and stuff you might need to know! E-mail joeh@stogiegeeks.com or drew@stogiegeeks.com with questions and comments! Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/376 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: http…
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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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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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SG #378 - St. Patrick's Day Special with Jim McMurry
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We will talk about green cigars, drink whiskey, and interview Jim McMurry! Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/sg378
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SG #376 - Cigar Talk With Adrian Sanabria
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This week, Joe, Paul, Jason ABQ and guest Adrian Sanabria discuss what they have been smoking, we will have Cigar news, Stogie Geek Ratings, and stuff you might need to know! E-mail joeh@stogiegeeks.com or drew@stogiegeeks.com with questions and comments! Full Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/376 Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: http…
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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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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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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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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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This week the Stogie Geeks interview Andy Thorp King he’s a speaker, investor, spy novelist, an ex-bodybuilder, and serial entrepreneur. What’s one of his secrets to success? ….. Cigars! He started his music career managing big-name bands (like Hatebreed), before he created two of his own independent labels. Today, begin to learn, firsthand, all th…
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SG #374 - Cigar Talk & Blind Tasting #2
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Paul, Joe, Bill & Jason talk about the latest cigar news and topics while smoking a top-secret cigar provided by Jason in our blind tasting! Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/sg374…
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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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This week the Stogie Geeks interview Andy Thorp King he’s a speaker, investor, spy novelist, an ex-bodybuilder, and serial entrepreneur. What’s one of his secrets to success? ….. Cigars! He started his music career managing big-name bands (like Hatebreed), before he created two of his own independent labels. Today, begin to learn, firsthand, all th…
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Cigar Talk & Blind Tasting #2 - SG #374
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Paul, Joe, Bill & Jason talk about the latest cigar news and topics while smoking a top-secret cigar provided by Jason in our blind tasting! Follow us on Twitter: @stogiegeeks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stogiegeeks Instagram: https://instagram.com/stogiegeeks Show Notes: https://stogiegeeks.com/sg374…
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