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The Creative Boom Podcast — 217 episodes · page 1 of 3
The Spark: Rob Draper on Old-School Electro, Portrait-a-Day and Nike Dreams
Why Starting From Scratch Might Be the Best Thing That Ever Happens to You, with Rob Draper
The Spark: Katy Ennis-Hargreaves on croc hatred, accidental shoplifting and Vivienne Westwood
Why Being Yourself Is Your Biggest Creative Advantage, with Katy Ennis-Hargreaves of BOLDISM
The Spark: Malika Favre on Coffee, Dinner Party Dreams and a Cheeky Confession
Building a Career in Illustration on Your Own Terms, with Malika Favre
The Spark: Jimmy Turrell on Snails, Rave Culture and Creative Chaos
Creativity, AI and the Truth About Staying Original, with Jimmy Turrell
The Spark: James Martin on Pasta, Pet Peeves and a Few Unfiltered Truths
Personal Branding, Visibility and the Truth No One Tells You, with James Martin
The Spark: Natty Harris on Good Pens, Big Feelings and Pasta Personalities
Grief, Growth and Rebuilding a Creative Life, with Natty Harris
The Spark: David Airey on Hot Takes, Bad Habits, and Big Life Questions
On 20 Years in Design, Letting Go of 'More', and Why Discipline Beats Passion, with David Airey
The Spark: Liz Seabrook on Matcha, Side Hustles and Being Seen
AI, Beauty Standards and the Death of Realness, with Liz Seabrook
The Spark: Jessie McGuire on Why Fast Isn't Better, Imposter Syndrome and Dinner with Elton John
Imagination, Conviction and Design That Isn't Neutral, with Jessie McGuire
The Spark: Adam J. Kurtz on Getting a Dog, Wearing Socks and Letting Go of Cool
From New York to 'Now What?': Starting Over on Your Own Terms, with Adam J. Kurtz
The Spark: Aporva Baxi on Music, Movies and Making Things Without Overthinking
Why Taste Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI, with Aporva Baxi
The Spark: Nicki Sprinz on Tilda Swinton, Imaginary Albums and the Death of 'Follow Your Passion'
Why Wellness Apps Fail – and How to Fix That, with Nicki Sprinz of ustwo
The Spark: Chris Wilson on Confidence, Chaos and Keeping Your Creativity Alive
From Trauma to Triumph with Chris Wilson: Creativity, Resilience & the Courage to Keep Going
The Spark: Joy Nazzari on Fish and Chips, Street Art Dreams and Friday Studio Nostalgia
Building Belonging: Joy Nazzari on 20 Years of DNCO, Saying No and Staying Sane
The Spark: Matt Baxter on Mistakes, Motörhead and the Magic of Play-Doh
Matt Baxter on What The Design Laundry Reveals About Creatives
The Spark: Pum Lefebure on Rituals, Awkward Beauty and a Unicorn-mermaid Imagination
Pum Lefebure on Yard Sales, Ballets and Building a Dream Design Army
The Spark: Jeff Staple on Inner Critics, Creative Habits and UFOs
Jeff Staple on Near-Death Moments, Big Risks and One Sneaker That Changed Everything
The Spark: Ashley Johnson on Impulsive Adventures, Inner Critics and the Joy of Not Knowing
Ashley Johnson on Breaking Into Pentagram, Owning Your Voice and Leading with Bravery
The Spark: Zoë Thompson on Turning Creative Jealousy into Fuel and Dancing Your Way to Big Ideas
Zoë Thompson on the Power of Zines and Keeping Print Alive
The Spark: Emily Penny on Kate Winslet, Fairies and Deputy Penny
Emily Penny on the Secrets Behind Standing Out as a Design Studio
The Spark: Claire Blyth on Madonna, Magpies and the Hacienda
Claire Blyth on Why PR Still Matters in the Age of AI
The Spark: Brian Collins on Poetry, Playfulness and the Perfect Cookie
Brian Collins on Fighting Second Dragons, the Power of Orange Ties and the Future of Creativity
The Spark: Haraldur Thorleifsson on Impulsive Adventures, Inner Critics & Dream Guests
From Twitter to Ramps & Resilience: Haraldur Thorleifsson on Building with Kindness
The Spark: Paul Benney on Creative Envy, Childhood Freedom & a Dream Dinner with Tony Wilson
From Rave Culture to Print Revival: Paul Benney on Jockey Sl*t, Bugged Out! & Disco Pogo
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The Spark: James Greenfield of Koto on Apple Rants, Mr Bingo Dreams & Pitch Mishaps
10 Years of Koto: James Greenfield on Leadership, Growth & Grit
The Spark: Fiona McGarva on Rituals, Rockets & Reinvention
Rewilding Comms: Fiona McGarva on Glastonbury, Print, and Creative Freedom
The Spark: Kenny Gravillis on Creative Rules, '80s Movies and Fruit Pastilles
The Human Touch: Kenny Gravillis on Biggie, the Oscars & Outsmarting AI
The Spark: Emily Jeffrey-Barrett on Creative Graft, Imposter Syndrome & Wyoming Dreams
No Shame, Big Goals: Scaling & Selling a Creative Agency with Emily Jeffrey-Barrett
The Spark: Adrian Carroll on Making the Logo Bigger, Noseybonk Nightmares, and Tokyo Dreams
Adapting & Thriving: 26 Years of Change with Adrian Carroll of D8
The Spark: Emma Barratt on Being Yourself, Bad Buzzwords and Winning Every Argument
From Council Estate to Creative Director: Owning Your Story, with Emma Barratt
The Spark: Liz Mosley on Courage, Cringe & Creative Joy
Authenticity Over Perfection: The Power of Podcasting, with Liz Mosley
The Spark: Sam Gilbey on Pop Culture, Practice & Meeting Tony Hart
From Storms to Success: Playing the Long Game, with Sam Gilbey
The Spark: Gnome Taylor on Socks, Soft Skills and Saying What You Mean
Resilience, Chaos & Carving Your Own Path in Advertising, with Gnome Taylor
The Spark: Christine Smith on intuition, escaping dates, and talking to animals
Becoming the Role Model You Never Had, with Christine Smith
The Spark: Kiser Barnes on kerning, nemeses and the power of nostalgia
Creativity in the Age of AI, with Kiser Barnes
The Spark: Michael Johnson on party tricks, blues guitars and what he no longer believes
Design in the Age of Sameness, with Michael Johnson
The Creative Boom Podcast Christmas Special 2024
Shaping design and culture at The New York Times, with Jessi Brattengeier
The Spark: Joseph Parsons, networking tips, and a fresh look at history
Re-designing Life: From graphic designer to stand-up comedian, with Joseph Parsons
The Spark: Christopher Doyle, how life works, and a word of the year that sums up 2024
Unpacking 'The Great Unknown' in a competitive design industry, with Christopher Doyle
The Spark: Barrington Reeves, going freelance and spooky children's illustrators
Breaking the mould and the democratisation of design, with Barrington Reeves
The Spark: Khyati Trehan, forever video games and finding happiness in creative work
Creativity without limits: Finding balance and inspiration, with Khyati Trehan
The Spark: David Sedgwick, zen motorcycling, and building your reputation
Prioritising people and purpose in design, with David Sedgwick
The Spark: Holly Howard, expressive typography, and the kindness ripple effect
Beyond The Feed: Free yourself from social media and rethink marketing, with Holly Howard
The Spark: Kwame Taylor-Hayford, expensive banana art, and quiet confidence
Shaping the future of creativity and inclusion, with new D&AD president Kwame Taylor-Hayford
The Spark: Lisa Smith, cosy video games and insider typography tips
Creativity, leadership, and hard truths about the design industry, with Lisa Smith
The Spark: Luigi Carnovale, the art of reinvention, and staying true to yourself
Staying Ahead: Creativity, reinvention, and timeless design, with Luigi Carnovale
The Spark: Seema Sharma, creativity & AI, and work life balance
The Future of Creativity: AI, emotional intelligence, and authenticity, with Seema Sharma
The Spark: Brian Cannon, mental health tips, and Gilmore Girls
Designing Oasis: The art, legacy and long-awaited reunion, with Brian Cannon
Embracing Fun: The fuel for creative sparks, with Richard Speight, Jr.
The art of giving a f**k, with Kelly Korzun
Lines & Legacy: Exploring the creative process amidst industry shifts, with Christoph Niemann