The Creative Condition podcast

By Ben TallonArts Design

The Creative Condition podcast episodes

June 18, 2025The Creativity Diary Entry 14: AI mania, a moment under the station stairs, and lessons from a doctor
Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary':
AI and the need for mental healthcare
A moment of connection under the station stairs
Lessons from a doctor
The joys of getting lost
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com

Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session now at https://thecreativecondition.com
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Help the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua
21 min
June 11, 2025 Ep 266: RECLAIM THE THRONE! Why regaining ownership of our minds begins with our arses
Reclaim the Throne is The Creative Condition’s campaign to recognise the need for a downtime revolution.
The resistance to the big tech coup of our minds starts with our arses.
From there, we will reclaim the bus stop, the park bench, the underground train, the taxi, waiting rooms, receptions, and the good old walk from A to B.
These clutches of two, five, and ten-minute windows add up to a valuable, regular chunk of time to spend on something better than the algorithm sludge we’ve been pumping into our brains for too long.
I hope you’ll join the cause and report back with news of your own glorious anointment.
https://www.thecreativecondition.com/throne
As ever, The Creative Condition podcast is supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources, including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.com
Help the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua
20 min
June 04, 2025 Ep 265: Choosing to be Creative with Zorana Pringle, Yale University Centre for Emotional Intelligence Senior Research Scientist
In 2025 the perception of creativity is still rooted in artistic talent. There are assumptions that our passions are already in us, waiting to be activated, and people continue to quit at the first hurdle when it comes to creating.
I'm joined by Zorana Pringle, the Yale University Centre for Emotional Intelligence Senior Research Scientist and author of The Creativity Choice in which she challenges these damaging misunderstandings.
We discuss creativity as a choice, something available to us all, and the differences between those who do and those who don't in a deep conversation!
As ever, The Creative Condition podcast is supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Today's guest, Zorana Pringle is here https://www.zorana-ivcevic-pringle.com/

Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources, including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.com
Help the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua

1 hr 10 min
June 02, 2025 Brew Brain Dump 6: Cowboys and Illustrators? And some thoughts on the productivity trap
A moment with The Creative Condition founder Ben Tallon as he shares creativity-led thoughts, insights, lessons, feelings, and observations for the duration of one brew (hot beverage).
Today, join me as I explore shared themes between the Yellowstone cowboys and illustrators and challenge the productivity trap.
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com

Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.com
Help the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua
14 min
May 28, 2025The Creativity Diary Entry 13: Learnings from a lollipop lady, a cheap watch and me, a burst ball and productivity conditioning
Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary':
Learnings from a lollipop lady
A burst basketball and productivity guilt as a learned behaviour
My beautiful cheap watch and proud identity
An unexpected meeting with the local council
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com

Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session now at https://thecreativecondition.com
Access creativity resources, including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.com
Help the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua
19 min
May 21, 2025 Ep 264: Jessica Hische and Timothy Goodman on the PERSONAL in work live at Paradiso
Personal. Work. Personal work. What does any of it mean, and is there a rule about how personal work needs to be, or whether work and personal are best separate?
Of course not! In creativity, there are no rules.
I had the delight of chairing a conversation about all this between lettering artist and author Jessica Hische, and artist Timothy Goodman live at the inaugural Paradiso festival in Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico, and you can hear it now.
A huge thank you to the co-founders of Paradiso Héctor Ayuso and Marko Pfann for their efforts, and the permission to share this conversation with The Creative Condition listeners. Check out their 2026 lineup and get your tickets here.
As ever, The Creative Condition podcast is supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Today's guests, Tala's can be seen here:
https://jessicahische.is/
https://www.tgoodman.com/

Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources, including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.com
Help the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua
38 min
May 19, 2025 Brew Brain Dump 5: What Timothy Goodman said to me about the emotion in his art
A moment with The Creative Condition founder Ben Tallon as he shares creativity-led thoughts, insights, lessons, feelings, and observations for the duration of one brew (hot beverage).
Today, join me as I reflect on something Timothy Goodman said to me in Mexico about emotion in our art and the trappings of disciplines.
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com

Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.com
Help the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua
11 min
May 14, 2025The Creativity Diary Entry 12: Existential night panics, reverting to beginner’s fear, the joy of straight shooters
Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary':
Existential night panics
Reverting to beginner's fear
The joy of straight shooters
Reappraising my relationship with social media and people
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com

Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session now at https://thecreativecondition.com
Access creativity resources, including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.com
Help the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua
14 min
May 12, 2025 Brew Brain Dump 4: Natalie’s garden and the importance of environment and cathartic creativity
A moment with The Creative Condition founder Ben Tallon as he shares creativity-led thoughts, insights, lessons, feelings, and observations for the duration of one brew (hot beverage).
Today, join me as I listen into the soothing environment that is my neighbour's garden, and consider the importance of catharsis and our environments for creativity.
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com

Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.com
Help the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua

13 min
May 07, 2025 Ep 263: Tala Schlossberg on why being nice and making art is an act of counter culture in a turbulent world
Within minutes of meeting artist Tala Schlossberg ahead of our discussion panel with photographer Owen Harvey at the inaugural Paradiso in Mérida, Mexico, we were into the deep stuff.
Tala is a visual artist known primarily for her fantastic animation work, but a pure artist in every sense.
We covered human connection during the discussion panel, but there was so much more to be said. So, we caught up a few weeks later and got into the ongoing battle to stay mentally balanced, as a sensitive person, in a turbulent world.
Do we live at a time when it's a radical act of counterculture to be genuinely nice to people and make art?
As ever, The Creative Condition podcast is supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Today's guest, Tala's world is here: https://www.talaschlossberg.com/

Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources, including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.com
Help the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community during a horrific time of war at https://ui.org.ua

1 hr 17 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.