The Creative Condition podcast

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August 22, 2024 What we learned about creativity from: Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE)
You can also enjoy the full-length and highlights episode now.

Here's what we learned from Professor Carl Chinn discussing the working class and the arts in the 21st century.

History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.

Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian. His work covers the history of Birmingham, the original peaky blinder gangs, and the urban working class and he earned the honour of MBE while still facing prejudice and skepticism because of his roots.

We discuss the sharpened imposter syndrome felt by many working-class people, the ongoing battle for an egalitarian, democratic society that values the energy brought by the working class, and the role of community spaces in healing the terminal despondency tangible among working people.

Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024

and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua

https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-carl-chinn-mbe-7577441b4?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=uk

https://www.birminghambooks.co.uk/carl_chinn

Hosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com

https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a725/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s28rwnz18j4
15 min
August 21, 2024 Ep 239: Being working class! Historian professor Carl Chinn on the class ceiling in the arts and society
You can also enjoy the shorter highlights episode now.

History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.

Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian. His work covers the history of Birmingham, the original peaky blinder gangs, and the urban working class and he earned the honour of MBE while still facing prejudice and skepticism because of his roots.

We discuss the sharpened imposter syndrome felt by many working-class people, the ongoing battle for an egalitarian, democratic society that values the energy of the working class, and the role of community spaces in healing the terminal despondency tangible among working people.

Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024

and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua

https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-carl-chinn-mbe-7577441b4?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=uk

https://www.birminghambooks.co.uk/carl_chinn

Hosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com

https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a725/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s28rwnz18j4
1 hr 23 min
August 21, 2024 HIGHLIGHTS of ’Being working class!’ Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE) on the class ceiling in the arts and society
You can also enjoy the full-length episode now.

History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.

Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian. His work covers the history of Birmingham, the original peaky blinder gangs, and the urban working class and he earned the honour of MBE while still facing prejudice and skepticism because of his roots.

We discuss the sharpened imposter syndrome felt by many working-class people, the ongoing battle for an egalitarian, democratic society that values the energy brought by the working class, and the role of community spaces in healing the terminal despondency tangible among working people.

Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024

and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua

https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-carl-chinn-mbe-7577441b4?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Egoogle%2Ecom%2F&originalSubdomain=uk

https://www.birminghambooks.co.uk/carl_chinn

Hosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com

https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a725/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s28rwnz18j4

40 min
August 15, 2024 What we learned about creativity from: Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon
Here are the takeaway creativity tips from London branding agency Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live in conversation at D&AD New Blood Festival. Both the highlights and the full episode with Max are available now!

Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativity.

With soul, personality, love of craft, and putting ideas above aesthetics we designers, illustrators, artists, and others leading with creativity can make a huge difference.

This chat between Ben Tallon and Max took place live at D&AD New Blood Festival.

Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024

and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua

https://raggededge.com/

https://rb.gy/qszexq

https://www.dandad.org/

Hosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com

https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a725/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s28rwnz18j4
13 min
August 14, 2024 HIGHLIGHTS of Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live at D&AD New Blood Festival
You can also hear the full-length episode 238 now!

Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativity.

With soul, personality, love of craft, and putting ideas above aesthetics we designers, illustrators, artists, and others leading with creativity can make a huge difference.

This chat between Ben Tallon and Max took place live at D&AD New Blood Festival.

Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024

and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua

https://raggededge.com/

https://rb.gy/qszexq

https://www.dandad.org/

Hosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com

https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a725/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s28rwnz18j4
37 min
August 14, 2024 Ep 238: The creative opportunity in the age of convergence! Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live at D&AD Festival
The highlights of episode 238 are also available for those with less time!

Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativity.

With soul, personality, love of craft, and putting ideas above aesthetics we designers, illustrators, artists, and others leading with creativity can make a huge difference.

This chat between Ben Tallon and Max took place live at D&AD New Blood Festival.

Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024

and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua

https://raggededge.com/

https://rb.gy/qszexq

https://www.dandad.org/

Hosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com

https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a725/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s28rwnz18j4
1 hr 18 min
August 08, 2024 What we learned about creativity from chemical engineer in renewable energy Yasmin Ali
Here are this week's takeaway learnings about creativity from chemical engineer and author of Power Up! Yasmin Ali.

The full-length edit and highlights edition of this show are also out now!

From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently.

Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector, and her recent book, Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures in Sustainable Energy is a mind-blowing overview of how it all works.

She joins us to discuss creativity's role, particularly innovation and ideas in energy advances. Yasmin shares many superb stories from her work and insights into the industry. She helps us identify ways to contribute to the massive transitions we need to make to avoid the looming threat of the climate crisis.

Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024

and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua

Yasmin in Instagram: https://instagram.com/engineer_yasmin

Hosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com

https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a725/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s28rwnz18j4
14 min
August 07, 2024 Ep 237: Power Up! Innovation, imagination and ideas in renewable energy with chemical engineer Yasmin Ali
From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently.

Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector, and her recent book, Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures in Sustainable Energy is a mind-blowing overview of how it all works.

She joins us to discuss creativity's role, particularly innovation and ideas in energy advances. Yasmin shares many superb stories from her work and insights into the industry. She helps us identify ways to contribute to the massive transitions we need to make to avoid the looming threat of the climate crisis.

Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024

and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua

Yasmin in Instagram: https://instagram.com/engineer_yasmin

Hosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com

https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a725/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s28rwnz18j4
1 hr 16 min
August 07, 2024 HIGHLIGHTS of episode 237 with Power Up! author and chemical engineer in renewable energy Yasmin Ali
The full-length edit of this show is also out now!

From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently.

Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector, and her recent book, Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures in Sustainable Energy is a mind-blowing overview of how it all works.

She joins us to discuss creativity's role, particularly innovation and ideas in energy advances. Yasmin shares many superb stories from her work and insights into the industry. She helps us identify ways to contribute to the massive transitions we need to make to avoid the looming threat of the climate crisis.

Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024

and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua

Yasmin in Instagram: https://instagram.com/engineer_yasmin

Hosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com

https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a725/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s28rwnz18j4

41 min
August 01, 2024 What we learned about creativity from: Stephen Bliss
Here are five things we learned about creativity from Stephen Bliss.

Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics.

We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his superb 'I, Frankenstein' series of artworks. (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-70-stephen-bliss-on-his-iconic-grand-theft-auto/id1038442077?i=1000385250009)

Since then, Stephen has been busy bringing his new world 'Fear City' to life, first through NFT releases, and now via 'Thumper', a comic led by a rather macabre rabbit creation.

We get into sense of self, conscious expression, comparison, and world-building among many other topics.

'Thumper' is out now on Scout Comics: https://www.scoutcomics.com/collections/fear-city-thumper

https://www.stephenbliss.com/

Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024

and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua

Hosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com

https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a725/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s28rwnz18j4
18 min

About The Creative Condition podcast

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Welcome to 'The Creative Condition' podcast: a show to help you thrive in creative industry careers, tell your greatest story, and lead a fulfilling life on your terms. Creativity coach, illustrator, and author Ben Tallon and his many guests help you navigate an increasingly automated world with human creativity.