The Creative Boom Podcast

A podcast by Creative Boom

Categories:

Arts

151 Episodes

  1. 146. The Spark: Michael Johnson on party tricks, blues guitars and what he no longer believes

    Published: 4/30/2025

  2. 145. Design in the Age of Sameness, with Michael Johnson

    Published: 4/27/2025

  3. 144. The Creative Boom Podcast Christmas Special 2024

    Published: 12/19/2024

  4. 143. Shaping design and culture at The New York Times, with Jessi Brattengeier

    Published: 12/16/2024

  5. 142. The Spark: Joseph Parsons, networking tips, and a fresh look at history

    Published: 12/12/2024

  6. 141. Re-designing Life: From graphic designer to stand-up comedian, with Joseph Parsons

    Published: 12/9/2024

  7. 140. The Spark: Christopher Doyle, how life works, and a word of the year that sums up 2024

    Published: 12/5/2024

  8. 139. Unpacking 'The Great Unknown' in a competitive design industry, with Christopher Doyle

    Published: 12/2/2024

  9. 138. The Spark: Barrington Reeves, going freelance and spooky children's illustrators

    Published: 11/28/2024

  10. 137. Breaking the mould and the democratisation of design, with Barrington Reeves

    Published: 11/25/2024

  11. 136. The Spark: Khyati Trehan, forever video games and finding happiness in creative work

    Published: 11/21/2024

  12. 135. Creativity without limits: Finding balance and inspiration, with Khyati Trehan

    Published: 11/18/2024

  13. 134. The Spark: David Sedgwick, zen motorcycling, and building your reputation

    Published: 11/14/2024

  14. 133. Prioritising people and purpose in design, with David Sedgwick

    Published: 11/11/2024

  15. 132. The Spark: Holly Howard, expressive typography, and the kindness ripple effect

    Published: 11/7/2024

  16. 131. Beyond The Feed: Free yourself from social media and rethink marketing, with Holly Howard

    Published: 11/4/2024

  17. 130. The Spark: Kwame Taylor-Hayford, expensive banana art, and quiet confidence

    Published: 10/31/2024

  18. 129. Shaping the future of creativity and inclusion, with new D&AD president Kwame Taylor-Hayford

    Published: 10/28/2024

  19. 128. The Spark: Lisa Smith, cosy video games and insider typography tips

    Published: 10/23/2024

  20. 127. Creativity, leadership, and hard truths about the design industry, with Lisa Smith

    Published: 10/20/2024

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Join host Katy Cowan on The Creative Boom Podcast, where candid conversations with fellow creatives explore the real stories behind our careers—the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Whether you're a graphic designer, illustrator, animator, marketer or creative entrepreneur, this show brings warmth, humour, and insight into the challenges and triumphs of the creative journey. We tackle everything from confidence to burnout, offering advice and inspiration for building a fulfilling, sustainable career while not shying away from the tougher topics. Expect fun, honesty, and plenty of takeaways to help you thrive both personally and professionally. The Creative Boom Podcast is part of Creative Boom, a magazine that has been a leading platform for the creative community since 2009. Discover more at www.creativeboom.com.