Best Ben Tallon Podcasts (2024)

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What we learned about creativity from: Brandon Consultants' founder Richard Taylor 7:19

2h ago7:19

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What we learned about creativity from Brandon Consultants’ founder Richard Taylor: Roots grow deep. Origin stories matter. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to innovate Considered candour saves everyone time and frees up creativity Helping the human in front of you sets the foundations for great work If someone works hard and is good at what the…

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HIGHLIGHTS of episode 232 with Brandon founder Richard Taylor on commercial creativity learnings 41:24

1d ago41:24

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The full length episode is also available now! Richard Taylor has spent over 30 years in the design industry, working across branding, visual identity, packaging, and much more. For the past 12 or so years, he'd headed Brandon: "In a chaotic world, great brands can be ignored. We’re here to help. We switch brands on by understanding how they connec…

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Ep 231: Commercial Creativity learnings with Brandon Consultants founder Richard Taylor 1:19:42

1d ago1:19:42

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The highlights episode is also available now! Richard Taylor has spent over 30 years in the design industry, working across branding, visual identity, packaging, and much more. For the past 12 or so years, he'd headed Brandon: "In a chaotic world, great brands can be ignored. We’re here to help. We switch brands on by understanding how they connect…

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What we learned about creativity from: UNICEF's Elinor Samuelsson 7:33

7d ago7:33

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What we learned about creativity from UNICEF's Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson. Nature’s systems run through everything – adopt them! Boredom is an abundant source of creativity, imagination, and understanding ourselves Studying and observing our feelings enables us to own them for a happier life Enabling true creativity requires great org…

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Ep 231: UNICEF Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson on the role of creativity, imagination, strategy, empathy, and design in helping the world's most vulnerable children 1:26:19

8d ago1:26:19

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(The highlights of this episode are also out now, for those with less time or patience to listen to my waffling!) Elinor Samuelsson lets us inside the work of UNICEF's Office of Innovation, which uses imagination, innovation, invention, and play to create across complex global systems. Language barriers, cultural differences, lack of technology, mi…

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HIGHLIGHTS of UNICEF Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson 41:33

8d ago41:33

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This is the crunched edition of episode 231 for those with less time or patience for my prattling! The full-length episode is also out now. Elinor Samuelsson lets us inside the work of UNICEF's Office of Innovation, which uses imagination, innovation, invention, and play to create across complex global systems. Language barriers, cultural differenc…

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Ep 230: Invisible Hands - trusting instinct and flow when logic says no 27:53

15d ago27:53

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'Invisible Hands' was a term American writer and professor Joseph Campbell used to describe the sense of flow in the right direction when creating purely, when following our bliss. I've become fascinated by it, and explore the idea in this episode. Logic is often king in our frightened brains, but when we commit to what instinct and the wellspring …

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AI TERMS EMERGENCY 44:26

16d ago44:26

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Seemingly overnight, Meta, Adobe, and Squarespace, among others, have issued robust terms to users that would see creative industry professionals surrender their work to train Artificial Intelligence models. This is a ramble from a confused illustrator who would rather not hit the big red button on Instagram, and would rather not have to quit Photo…

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HIGHLIGHTS of episode 229 with BBC football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball 28:29

20d ago28:29

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This week's episode HIGHLIGHTS for those who can't spare the time for the long-form FULL episode. Enjoy! Radio remains a timeless and unique medium in the age of abundant TV and film streaming services. There's an intimacy and a human quality that has seen it endure despite countless technological advances, and it invites the imagination of the lis…

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5 things we learned about creativity from: BBC 5 Live football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball 8:47

20d ago8:47

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The first in a new series of takeaway episodes in which I distill 5 key takeaway tips about creativity from this week's guest conversation. The full conversation is available now on episode 229, and you can see the video version of this podcast on The Creative Condition Youtube channel. Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a supe…

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Ep 229: Football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball on sports broadcasting, responsive creativity, adapting in the moment, and owning your personality 1:09:31

22d ago1:09:31

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Radio remains a timeless and unique medium in the age of abundant TV and film streaming services. There's an intimacy and a human quality that has seen it endure despite countless technological advances, and it invites the imagination of the listeners in a way no TV broadcast ever could. Football commentary represents arguably the most passionate f…

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Ep 228: The problem with perfectionism in a creative environment with University of Chicago professor & author of 'Flawed' Greg Chasson 1:08:54

29d ago1:08:54

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Perfectionism can be extremely damaging to creativity. We live in the age of data, in which the bottom line creates a culture of fear. Here uncertainty is the enemy, and algorithmic creativity is causing a dramatic level rise in the sea of same. In the creative industry, this could be a death sentence, so I spoke to Associate Professor of Psychiatr…

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Ep 227: DRAMA! A conversation with drama teacher Abby Lucas about the untapped mental health & education fuel 1:44:38

1M ago1:44:38

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Abby Lucas teaches drama and English at secondary/high school level in the midst of a growing mental health crisis. She sees the the positive impact it has on young people, their wellbeing, their communication skills, their learning, and their ability to take control of their lives. But she is only able to teach it within the curriculum for one hou…

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Ep 226: Shoplifting Ian Wright. What my Woolworth's ban taught me about creativity 25:39

1M ago25:39

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It took me a long time to acknowledge the shame of being caught shoplifting. At age 13, I stole an Ian Wright football figurine and got caught, earning me a UK-wide ban from Woolworth's department store. It took years to own this one, but when I did, I saw so many lessons in the importance of the shadow self, what such missteps can teach us about o…

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Ep 225: Collaborate. Don't gatekeep. Abi Everett (Evergooood) & Steph Martin (Stuff) on collaboration 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

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Multidisciplinary artist and designers Abi Everett (Evergooood) and Steph Martin (Stuff) are close friends and regular collaborators. They join me in conversation about the dangers of (conscious or unconscious) gatekeeping, which underpins 'More Than One Seat', their new project created to encourage collaboration, and not the kind of gatekeeping St…

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Ep 224: RISK! And why it's critical for creative growth and big ideas 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

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I had to explain to my kids why manageable jeopardy is good for them on this morning's nursery run. This tested my understanding and articulation of it. Then I get home and YouTube's algorithm tosses me Jimmy Carr telling Steven Bartlett why risk and living life without too much fear is crucial for young people and their mental health.It all set in…

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Ep 223: Stefan Sagmeister live at OFFF Festival 2024 - Long Term Thinking 1:07:13

2M ago1:07:13

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Stefan Sagmeister - legendary designer and pioneering creator - returns to continue our conversation from episode 199, only this time live on the main stage at OFFF Festival Barcelona.We continue to explore the notion of understanding our minds in order to find an optimistic baseline, from which we can work to resolve our collective problems.The ch…

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Ep 222: Mindful Creative & Creativity for Sale with Radim Malinic 1:11:39

2M ago1:11:39

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Radim Malinic returns 103 episodes after we talked on episode 119 of the podcast. Now he is back with not one, but two new books: Mindful Creative and Creativity for Sale. The two books are designed to work as a set of two and delve into the way we work, all the way from our evolutionary tendencies, to our perceptions of creativity, the way it func…

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Ep 221: Optimism. Five tips to feel better and create optimally 41:35

3M ago41:35

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Too many people are downbeat. The heaviness of 24-hour news cycles are locking people's creativity and spirit away in dank, lightless basements.Here are five tips to turn the tide, and find a baseline of excitement and optimism from which to contribute to solutions for the problems that make us feel like the world has gone to sh1t.As ever the show …

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Ep 220: A guide to publishing a book independently 46:17

3M ago46:17

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Today is the release day for 'The Creative Condition' - my 2nd non-fiction book.This time out I chose to publish independently. Here's how, why, what to consider if you want to do this too.Supported by founding sponsor: https://illustrationx.com and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.uaThe Creative Condition is out now at: https://www.bentallon…

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Ep 219: Who is on your zombie apocalypse team? Professor Athena Aktipis on joy in vulnerability, zombie teams & surviving wild times 1:14:49

3M ago1:14:49

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Arizona State University professor in psychology Athena Atkipis joins me as her new book 'A Field Guide to the Apocalypse' hits the bookshelves.Athena's smart and fun zombie apocalypse approach to encouraging and supporting us in facing our fears during wild times carves out her beautiful niche in the field of psychology.We discuss why we've always…

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Ep 218: The thread - why into the unknown is the only way to success 37:44

3M ago37:44

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The ability to embrace the unknown is the root cause of the historic fear of creativity and maximising expressions of self.Here is a story, a standout example of why the unknown is the only way to reach personal success.The thread.As ever the show is supported by founding sponsor Illustration X: illustrationx.comand the Ukrainian Institute. You can…

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Ep 217: The patterns that rule us. Taking control with Tye Glover, founder of Think Different Nation 1:19:24

3M ago1:19:24

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At a formative age, Tye Glover was told he'd better look at careers that required physical activity because his brain wasn't up to much. This couldn't have been more wrong. Through his 'neural creative programming' model, Tye helps others join their dots. He explains why patterns are everything, and how we can take control and eliminate the negativ…

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Ep 216: Are graduate and junior job demands damaging creativity? With LOVE Creative's Eve Warren 1:30:40

4M ago1:30:40

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Manchester creative agency LOVE Creative Senior Creative Eve Warren joins me in conversation to discuss the damaging trend of excessive job demands for entry-level and junior roles in the arts.We discuss the responsibilities of both industry and education to ensure creativity is not damaged when trying to remain viable in times of economic struggle…

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Ep 215: Community's role in the creative process with Birmingham Design Festival's Dan and Luke 1:27:03

4M ago1:27:03

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Community. We saw it rise again during COVID, despite the fact we were all indoors. Yet on the other side of the pandemic, many of us have struggled to return to our former social glories. Positive social relationships are critical to our wellbeing, so I caught up with Daniel Alcorn and Luke Tonge, founders of the fantastic Birmingham Design Festiv…

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What we learned about creativity from: Brandon Consultants' founder Richard Taylor 7:19

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HIGHLIGHTS of episode 232 with Brandon founder Richard Taylor on commercial creativity learnings 41:24

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Ep 231: Commercial Creativity learnings with Brandon Consultants founder Richard Taylor 1:19:42

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What we learned about creativity from: UNICEF's Elinor Samuelsson 7:33

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Ep 231: UNICEF Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson on the role of creativity, imagination, strategy, empathy, and design in helping the world's most vulnerable children 1:26:19

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HIGHLIGHTS of UNICEF Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson 41:33

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Ep 230: Invisible Hands - trusting instinct and flow when logic says no 27:53

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AI TERMS EMERGENCY 44:26

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HIGHLIGHTS of episode 229 with BBC football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball 28:29

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5 things we learned about creativity from: BBC 5 Live football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball 8:47

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Ep 229: Football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball on sports broadcasting, responsive creativity, adapting in the moment, and owning your personality 1:09:31

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Ep 228: The problem with perfectionism in a creative environment with University of Chicago professor & author of 'Flawed' Greg Chasson 1:08:54

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Ep 227: DRAMA! A conversation with drama teacher Abby Lucas about the untapped mental health & education fuel 1:44:38

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Ep 226: Shoplifting Ian Wright. What my Woolworth's ban taught me about creativity 25:39

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Ep 225: Collaborate. Don't gatekeep. Abi Everett (Evergooood) & Steph Martin (Stuff) on collaboration 1:14:40

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Ep 224: RISK! And why it's critical for creative growth and big ideas 1:01:35

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Ep 223: Stefan Sagmeister live at OFFF Festival 2024 - Long Term Thinking 1:07:13

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Ep 222: Mindful Creative & Creativity for Sale with Radim Malinic 1:11:39

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Ep 221: Optimism. Five tips to feel better and create optimally 41:35

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Ep 220: A guide to publishing a book independently 46:17

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Ep 219: Who is on your zombie apocalypse team? Professor Athena Aktipis on joy in vulnerability, zombie teams & surviving wild times 1:14:49

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Ep 218: The thread - why into the unknown is the only way to success 37:44

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Ep 217: The patterns that rule us. Taking control with Tye Glover, founder of Think Different Nation 1:19:24

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Ep 216: Are graduate and junior job demands damaging creativity? With LOVE Creative's Eve Warren 1:30:40

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Ep 215: Community's role in the creative process with Birmingham Design Festival's Dan and Luke 1:27:03

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