Whatever your craft, these shows will get you in the mood to make.
3 Point Perspective: The Illustration Podcast
After spending several years teaching and producing instructional videos on illustration, Will Terry, Lee White and Jake Parker decided to create a podcast. In 3 Point Perspective the trio discusses illustration as an art form and as a career, sharing practical tips on networking and monetisation, as well as grappling with bigger questions around working for free and doing favours for people. A great starting point for those who want to get into illustration and an inspiring listen for anyone already in the field.
The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography
Ibarionex Perello’s podcast is essential listening for any photographer, and features candid and thoughtful conversations with dozens of respected industry professionals. Focusing on the anecdotal, The Candid Frame gives listeners an alternative to often-dry gear talk by sharing the intimate tales of award-winning global photographers. There are lessons to be learned for those who take a moment to reflect after getting lost in the stories.
Dissect, produced by Spotify Studios, is a music lover’s dream. Featuring songs from Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West and Frank Ocean, each season picks apart influential hip-hop albums one song at a time. Dissect starts broadly by discussing the underlying social issues behind each track, then narrows things down to unpack exactly what each artist was thinking and feeling. This one is sure to inspire any musician to get writing and coax any listener into deep thought.
Stories Behind the Story With Better Reading
This podcast sees Cheryl Akle unpack the stories of famous authors, journalists, musicians and more. Full of candid insight into the lives of great storytellers, the Better Reading podcast will not only grab your attention, but also hopefully inspire you to create. It’s less focused on practical tips, but with the likes of Leigh Sales, Jimmy Barnes and Nigella Lawson spinning yarns, it’s more than enough to give you a creative kick.
Hosted by the New York Times bestselling author Chris Guillebeau, Side Hustle School is an essential how-to guide for anyone trying to launch a start-up in their spare time. Each episode features a story from someone with a side hustle – discussing what worked, what didn’t and any obstacles they had to overcome. Daily episodes will keep you on track, making it perfect for anyone chasing their passion and freelancers trying to monetise their skills.
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