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The Radicals Podcast was created to connect you directly to extraordinary people, professional and private, who have lived lives worth discussing and offer life altering solutions to our listeners, one heart at a time. If you are seeking truth and purpose beyond yourself, the Radicals podcast is for you.
I'm Rob Johnston, a designer and photographer based in New York City. I am also the founder of Meet the Creatives - a podcast that seeks to bridge the gap between entry-level creative professionals and the industry's best. Through the podcast, live events and various social platforms, I am building a community that connects thousands of entry-level creatives from around the world. The show has featured guests from companies like Facebook, Google, Snapchat, Twitter, Disney, Nike, Huge, Sesame ...
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"Vince & Jason Save The Nation" is a political debate show that grapples with America's most pressing questions. The show features intelligent, brutally honest conversations between Vince Coglianese and Jason Nichols, two nationally renowned political commentators who come from opposite sides of the political divide, but share a profound love of country. Enlisting the support of their fascinating and talented guests, Vince and Jason tackle the existential issues confronting America and set o ...
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A Subtle Shift in Chemistry with Chris Hathcock | The Reticent
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Chris Hathcock is known as creative mind and songwriter for the progressive metal band, The Reticent. Chris is also known as a Grammy nominated music educator, and is one of the most interesting, and challenging, humans I've met over my years as a performing artist. I've known Chris for awhile now, and in that time, I've fallen in love with his mus…
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🇺🇸🦅 The Design State of the Union 🦅🇺🇸 with President Rob Johnston
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The Inaugural Design State of the Union. President Johnston reports on the condition of the design nation and outlines his legislative agenda and national priorities for the coming year. If you take any of this seriously – you are part of the problem and don't support the troops. May God Bless America. 🦅…
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MTC SHORTS - 'How Do You Handle Constructive Criticism from Colleagues?' with Rob Johnston
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MTC SHORTS - 'How Do You Ensure Your Creative Ideas Align with Your Clients Vision?' with Rob Johnston
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MTC SHORTS - 'Fame is a Spotlight, Mastery is the Sun' Brian Collins – Recorded at COLLINS: in Brooklyn, New York
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MTC SHORTS - 'Fame is a Spotlight, Mastery is the Sun' Brian Collins – Recorded at COLLINS: in Brooklyn, New York www.MeettheCreatives.org https://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesnyBy Rob Johnston
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'Working with Martin Scorsese on Goodfellas and Having Dinner with His Parents' with Barry Wetcher, Motion-Picture Stills Photographer for Iconic Movies like I Am Legend, Sherlock Holmes, and More ...
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'Working with Martin Scorsese on Goodfellas and Having Dinner with His Parents' with Barry Wetcher, Motion-Picture Stills Photographer for Iconic Movies like Goodfellas, I Am Legend, Sherlock Holmes, Enchanted, The Devil Wears Prada, and More! 🎞 📸By Rob Johnston
Wowashwow is a foray into a relatively unknown world for me. Growing up, I fancied myself a listener of all types of music... I was open to all genres, but I never really gave those deep soul grooves a chance, because I didn't understand where they were coming from or what they were saying... I don't think I was trying too hard, either. Today, when…
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'Follow Your Curiosity' Leland Maschmeyer, Co-Founder/CEO of COLLINS
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'Follow Your Curiosity' Leland Maschmeyer, Co-Founder/CEO of COLLINS www.MeettheCreatives.org https://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesnyBy Rob Johnston
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'Your Work Might Suck and You Might Not Even Know It' with Rob Johnston
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One Note Away from Despair with Paul Visser | Black Orchid Empire
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On the show today, I spoke to a guitarist who's band is coming up so fast that their legend in the progressive hard rock world seems assured. My chat today with Paul Visser from the supremely talented London based trio, Black Orchid Empire, was an utter joy. When I was growing up, I struggled to find musicians like Paul, because they are so rare. H…
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The Epitome of Cool with Author and Historian John Robb | The Membranes
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There aren't many surviving old school punk musicians. Many of them have gone on to that great gig in the sky, but those that have survived the last 45 years are the true legacy artists of a long gone generation. Mention Johnny Rotten, Siouxsie Sioux, Nina Hagen, or Henry Rollins and you know they changed the musical landscape forever, and their in…
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Jean Batthany on What She is Looking for When Hiring
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Jean Batthany on What She is Looking for When Hiring www.MeettheCreatives.org www.Instagram.com/_robjohnstonBy Rob Johnston
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Jean Batthany on Her Time as VP, Global Creative at Walt Disney Parks Experiences and Consumer Products
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Jean Batthany on Her Time as VP, Global Creative at Walt Disney Parks Experiences and Consumer Products www.MeettheCreatives.org www.Instagram.com/_robjohnstonBy Rob Johnston
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Jean Batthany, Chief Creative Officer / DE+I Advocate / Consultant / Board Member / Mentor / Speaker / Author / Mom
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TBT: SEAN ADAMS RETURNS!!! Sean Adams, Chair, Undergraduate and Graduate Graphic Design at ArtCenter College of Design
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Best of MTC: Tim Jacobus, the Illustrator Behind the Iconic 90's Goosebumps Covers 👻
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Best of MTC: Tim Jacobus, the Illustrator Behind the Iconic 90's Goosebumps Covers 👻 www.MeettheCreatives.orgBy Rob Johnston
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Best of MTC: Sooner Routhier, Lighting Designer for Coldplay. Production Designer for Panic at the Disco, The Weeknd, KISS, Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Rhianna, Pentatonix, Jay-Z, Halsey and More.
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Best of MTC: Sooner Routhier, Lighting Designer for Coldplay. Production Designer for Panic at the Disco, The Weeknd, KISS, Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Rhianna, Pentatonix, Jay-Z, Halsey and More. www.MeettheCreatives.orgBy Rob Johnston
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10 Things to Do TODAY to Start Building Out a Creative Portfolio
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10 Things to Do TODAY to Start Building Out a Creative Portfolio www.MeettheCreatives.orgBy portfolio, graphic design, design
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Rick Allen, Lead Race Announcer, NASCAR on NBC 🏁
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Barry Wetcher, Motion-Picture Stills Photographer for Iconic Movies like Goodfellas, I Am Legend, Sherlock Holmes, Enchanted, The Devil Wears Prada, and More! 🎞 📸
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Barry Wetcher, Motion-Picture Stills Photographer for Iconic Movies like Goodfellas, I Am Legend, Sherlock Holmes, Enchanted, The Devil Wears Prada, and More! 🎞 📸 www.MeettheCreatives.org https://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesny www.BarryWetcher.comBy Rob Johnston
TBT: Rob Meets THE LUMINEERS!!! 🤩🥁🎹 www.MeettheCreatives.orgBy Rob Johnston
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The Better Angels of our Nature | Fia Nyxx
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There's a new sheriff in town. I know I'm prone to hyperbole, but on rare occasion, I'm so taken by a guest that I stray off topic and find myself trying to get back to the point of the interview. Fortunately, my joy in talking to Fia Nyxx kept me engaged and we talked about the true depth of her work and where she's going. Let me tell you... there…
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Throwback Thursday: Amanda Linden, Sr. Director of Product Design, Meta
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Jumpstart Your Creative Journey: 5 Tips to Get You Going 🏃🏻
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Jumpstart Your Creative Journey: 5 Tips to Get You Going 🏃🏻 I created Meet the Creatives to bridge the gap between entry-level creatives and the industry's best. I wanted to offer a platform for aspiring creatives to learn from professionals in the creative industry, get inspired, and gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. I'm proud to…
Some bands stick to something tried and true, and some bands take leaps guaranteed to kill any momentum they've built along the way. My guests today, the boys from In Fear, demonstrate that somewhere in the middle lies the sweetest of spots: A place called home where the riffs are ferocious but still feel like a place that Jack built years ago when…
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Getting Honest About Having ADHD and How I Finally Decided to Get Treated for It
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Sludge and Smoked Paprika with Steven McDonald | The Melvins
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This week on the show, we break some new ground. It's not often we are afforded a chat with musical royalty, but today... indeed we are. Bassist Steve McDonald started his professional music career at 11 years old. Within a few years, he and his brother Jeff started the seminal power pop band, Redd Kross and, less than 10 years later, played the To…
Marlee XX is here to stay. She's a contemplative talent, aware of her persona and style and confidently operates within the landscape she will own soon enough. I'm so happy to have had her on my show. There is going to come a day, in the not so distant future where Marlee and her vocal stylings, whether rap, soul, or afrobeat (or heck... pick a gen…
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The MTC Morning Show: Learning Over Time ⏳
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The MTC Morning Show: Learning OVERRR TIMEEEEEE ⏳🕰 www.MeettheCreatives.orgBy Rob Johnston
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'The Reality of Being a Portrait Photographer' with Chris Buck
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'Is Gear Important and What is the Best Lens for Portrait Photographers' with Jessica Whitaker, Photographer, Educator and Founder of Build + Bloom
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'Is Gear Important and What is the Best Lens for Portrait Photographers' with Jessica Whitaker, Photographer, Educator and Founder of Build + Bloom www.MeettheCreatives.orgBy Rob Johnston
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The Forefront of the Revolution with Dee J Moens | La Muerte
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As it happens sometimes, I am honored to connect with a real legend in the business. This is due to the fact that I was that weird kid that wanted to know what people weren't talking about on the radio. Cut to today, when who should arrive at my virtual door, but the man himself.... Dee J Moens (Moons) of the legendary Belgian rock band, La Muerte.…
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'Take Control of Your Life' with Chris Do, Founder/CEO of The Futur and CEO/ECD of Blind
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'Take Control of Your Life' with Chris Do, Founder/CEO of The Futur and CEO/ECD of Blind www.MeettheCreatives.orgBy Rob Johnston
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'How to Get a Job in the Lighting/Production Space' with Sooner Routhier, Lighting Designer for Coldplay. Production Designer for Panic at the Disco, The Weeknd, The Lumineers, Rhianna, and More.
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Sooner Routhier, Lighting Designer for Coldplay. Production Designer for Panic at the Disco, The Weeknd, KISS, Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Rhianna, Pentatonix, Jay-Z, Halsey and More. www.MeettheCreatives.orgBy Rob Johnston
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'Concept to Concert' with Sooner Routhier, Lighting Designer for Coldplay. Production Designer for Panic at the Disco, The Weeknd, KISS, Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Rhianna, Pentatonix, Jay-Z, Halsey ...
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Sooner Routhier, Lighting Designer for Coldplay. Production Designer for Panic at the Disco, The Weeknd, KISS, Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Rhianna, Pentatonix, Jay-Z, Halsey and More.
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Even Keeled with Craig Lawrence | The Young Hearts
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It's not often that I connect with a musician quite like Craig Lawrence. Let me explain. Most musicians are a bit wild eyed and loony. I know because I'm one of them. When I speak to a guy like Craig, it's such a breath of fresh air because he's not trying to be someone he isn't. He isn't putting anything on. His music is precise, fun, infinitely l…
Karin Park seems to exist on an alternate plane. It's rare that an artist can feel so singular, even when it's apparent that there is a sort of hidden musical homage to those that have influenced them. Karin's new album, Private Collection, speaks to the soul in a profound way. The music is glassy, mesmerizing, morose, lovely, challenging, enchanti…
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TBT: A Keynote for Entry-Level Creatives in College with Rob Johnston
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'How to Follow Up and What to Do When You Don't Hear Back' Brian Collins x Chris Do Q&A Session – Recorded at COLLINS: in Brooklyn, New York
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'Dealing with Difficult Clients' Brian Collins x Chris Do Q&A Session – Recorded at COLLINS: in Brooklyn, New York
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'Fame is a Spotlight, Mastery is the Sun' Brian Collins x Chris Do Q&A Session – Recorded at COLLINS: in Brooklyn, New York
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Brian Collins x Chris Do Q&A Session – Recorded at COLLINS: in Brooklyn, New York
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Short and sweet is how it is when you get J-Easy on the line. The man is a great example of a classic rap artist, playing with the ideas of youthful hubris, all while being a dad, a husband, and a kind soul dealing with naysayers. His new single, 'Let me brag,' says it all. It's a young buck, letting you know who and what's what, all while deliveri…
AM I A FAILURE!? 🤔🤔🤔🤔 Rob talks about his failures, how the worst night of his life taught him a valuable lesson and why he feels like George Bailey from It's a Wonderful Life.By Rob Johnston
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Safe from a Distance | Hunting Giants
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Vancouver Canada has a habit of birthing bands that revel in eccentricity. What I find most appealing is that my guests today are really just kind, normal dudes. Hunting Giants came to my inbox via a favorite PR team and my ears immediately couldn't get enough. There is a new electricity in their sound that rivals the progressive metal greats of th…
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The Wisdom of the Youth with Matt Wagner | MNERVA
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Matt Wagner is going to surprise you. His energy and voice seemingly know no boundaries... at least not yet. Matt's voice is a new icon waiting for discovery and I'm so proud to be one of the first to spread his message of good musical news. I was fortunate to discover Matt through a business relationship, who simply sent me an email asking my prof…
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TBT: Instagram Live with Seth Godin, Founder of the altMBA, Blogger, Entrepreneur and Author
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'Successful People Do What Unsuccessful People Aren't Willing to Do' Greg Hahn, Co-Founder & CCO of Mischief USA
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'Successful People Do What Unsuccessful People Aren't Willing to Do' Greg Hahn, Co-Founder & CCO of Mischief USA www.MeettheCreatives.org https://linktr.ee/meetthecreativesnyBy Rob Johnston
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Best of MTC with Ivy Ross, VP, Head of Design for All Hardware Products at Google
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