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DESIGNERS ON FILMSummer 2025: Superman and The Fantastic Four with Matt StevensIn a prior episode, designer and illustrator Matt Stevens talked about why 2022's The Batman is such a great movie and how it has some elements from David Fincher's Se7en plus inspirations from various Batman sources, creating a unique vision. Matt does something similar in his own work. His latest project, Good Movies as Old Books from Chronicle Books reimagines films as vintage book covers. In that prior episode, Matt also talked about taking risks, going out on his own, leaving the agency world behind, and various side projects. Here, Matt discusses how maybe, sometimes a side project...
2025-06-1908 minDESIGNERS ON FILMThe Batman (2022) with Matt StevensMatt Stevens, designer and illustrator, talks about The Batman, a unique take on the Bruce Wayne and Batman mythology brought to life by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell, Paul Dano, and Andy Serkis. This 2022 version has less of the comic-y qualities that Joel Schumacher instilled in the 90s versions, but has a gritty, frightening ambiance closer to David Fincher's Se7en. In addition to The Batman, Stevens also talks about Good Movies as Old Books which reimagines movies as book covers.-Matt Stevens found himself frustrated with h...
2025-06-1343 min
Screw It, Let's Do ThisHe Owns a Farm to Table Restaurant and Hosts a Food TV Show (feat. Luke Zahm)Growing up in La Farge, Wisconsin, Luke Zahm formed a deep connection to food early in life. Surrounded by organic farms and helping his parents in the garden as a kid, Luke understood the importance of food and where it came from.Today, Luke hosts the Emmy award-winning PBS and YouTube series Wisconsin Foodie and is co-owner of the Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, Wisconsin. His motto? "Everyone eats."Tune in to hear the full story!Luke Zahmhttps://www.instagram.com/foreverforwardwis/?hl=enhttps://thegreatdiscontent...
2025-02-261h 38
Creatives IgniteMeena Khalili // Where Are They Now seriesMeena Links:
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We continue with our Where Are They Now series this week with my friend Meena Khalili. I first met Meena when she was teaching graphic design and illustration at Virginia State University back in 2013.
Meena has learned how to stand up for herself and has learned a lot about negotiations and sacrifice...
2023-07-111h 09
Spritz PersonalitySpritz Personality S02e02 - Lacking conviction vs. Passionate intensity, with WB YeatsSeries 2Episode 2Please send us your own words of wisdom – phrases or fragments of songs or poems which you turn to for comfort or strength:Email- spritzpersonality@gmail.comTwitter - search SpritzPersonality or find @SpritzPersonal1Insta – spritzpersonalityDo you believe in Magick?! W.B Yeats did but do Bob & Gio??!!Bob takes us back in time with a quotation from an early favourite poem of his, and gives us a taste of his own early poetic musings. Is it gibberish or the early signs of a...
2021-12-121h 14
Mucho Hábitat35 | Cuando nadie te regala nada, todo depende de ti | Briana GarelliDespués de un largo tiempo de no estar por acá con ustedes, estamos de regreso… y traemos un gran episodio para todos aquellos que siempre han deseado romperla como directores creativos en algún otro país, y es que el titulo suena fácil pero siendo sinceros hay que picar mucha piedra para conseguirlo.
Es por eso que este episodio platicamos con Briana Garelli, una directora creativa Mexicana quien hoy la rompe desde Vancouver, Canada. Briana nos platica su historia y todo lo que tuvo que pasar para poder llegar a este nivel de experiencia en el di...
2020-04-091h 35
The Great DiscontentMatt Ruby, Isabel Urbina Peña & Ping Zhu - Intuition and opportunity, working by hand, the value of personal time, and a performanceRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on December 5, 2017 as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to creative director Isabel Urbina Peña and illustrator Ping Zhu about their very different paths, working by hand, and following intuition into opportunity. And Comedian Matt Ruby performs!
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2017-12-1900 min
The Great DiscontentNatasha Jen & Lotta Nieminen - Trusting Our Intuition, Living with Uncertainty, and Good AccidentsRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on November 8, 2017 as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to designer Natasha Jen & designer and illustrator Lotta Nieminen about trusting our intuition, living with uncertainty, and embracing accidents along the way.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2017-11-2100 min
The Great DiscontentDan Blackman & Robyn Kanner - The power of vulnerability, self-initiated projects, and how our priorities shape our workRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on October 3, 2017 as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to designers Dan Blackman and Robyn Kanner about the power of vulnerability, self-initiated projects, and how our priorities shape our work.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2017-10-1700 min
The Great DiscontentDaniel Seung Lee & Jocelyn K. Glei - Transitions, burnout, and navigating work and life at a sustainable paceRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on September 13, 2017 as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to photographer Daniel Seung Lee and writer Jocelyn K. Glei about transitioning well, recognizing burnout, and navigating work and life at a sustainable pace.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2017-09-2600 min
The Great DiscontentShawna X & Collin Hughes — It’s okay to be scared, we become what we think about, and challenging each other to growRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on June 13, 2017, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to designer Shawna X and photographer Collin Hughes about being in a relationship with each other, how they challenge each other to grow, why it’s okay to be scared, and why we become what we think about.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2017-06-2700 min
The Great DiscontentJulia Rothman & Jon Burgerman — Knowing your value, the dance of negotiation, and interjecting play into our workRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on May 9, 2017, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to artists and illustrators Julia Rothman and Jon Burgerman about knowing their value, how to negotiate with clients, and interjecting play into our work routines.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2017-05-2300 min
The Great DiscontentCatt Small & Kelli Anderson - Recognizing our potential, overcoming fear with action, and creative satisfaction as an ongoing inquiryRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on March April 11, 2017, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to designer & developer Catt Small and artist & designer Kelli Anderson about their individual paths into design, recognizing our potential, overcoming fear with action, and why the search for creative satisfaction is an ongoing inquiry.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2017-04-2500 min
The Great DiscontentMeredith Jenks & Alice Gao - Different paths to similar places, the business of photography, and maintaining a sense of wonderRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on March 28, 2017 as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to photographers Meredith Jenks and Alice Gao talk to host Tina Essmaker about the very different paths they took into photography, share their best business advice for aspiring photographers, and reflect on what photography has taught them about the world in which we live.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2017-04-1400 min
The Great DiscontentAmélie Lamont & Timothy Goodman — Navigating expectations, why our faves are problematic, and finding hope after a challenging yearRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on December 6, 2016, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to designer & writer, Amélie Lamont, and designer & illustrator, Timothy Goodman, about navigating the expectations of others and ourselves throughout our careers, why our faves are problematic, and searching for goodness in a challenging year.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent and Benjamin Welch with sound engineering by Ryan Essmaker. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2016-12-2000 min
The Great DiscontentKhoi Vinh & Ryan Fitzgibbon - Empathy in design, when the political becomes personal, and using art & design to affect social changeRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on November 15, 2016, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to Principal Designer at Adobe, Khoi Vinh, and designer & Hello Mr. founder, Ryan Fitzgibbon, about the role of empathy in design, when the political becomes personal, and using art & design to affect social change.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent and Benjamin Welch with sound engineering by Ryan Essmaker. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2016-12-0200 min
The Great DiscontentKevin Allison & Cindy Gallop - Risking it all, trusting ourselves, and taking charge of our lives (plus a live performance from Kevin)Recorded live at Wythe Hotel on October 25, 2016, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to comedian & Risk! show founder Kevin Allison and entrepreneur & Make Love Not Porn founder Cindy Gallop about their biggest risks, learning to trust ourselves, and what happens when we speak up, take charge of our world, and stop letting others run it. Plus a performance from Kevin Allison!
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent and Benjamin Welch with sound engineering by Ryan Essmaker. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online...
2016-11-1100 min
The Great DiscontentMichna & Stacy London - Career transformation, fulfillment over success, and not waiting for the perfect opportunityRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on October 4, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to DJ & producer, Michna, and stylist & author, Stacy London, about how their careers continue to transform, chasing fulfillment rather than success, and why we shouldn’t wait for the perfect opportunity.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent and Benjamin Welch with sound engineering by Ryan Essmaker. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2016-10-2800 min
The Great DiscontentJulia & Aaron Robbs - How our childhoods shape our beliefs about creativity, confidence requires time and practice, and the power of creative partnershipsRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on September 14, 2016, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to photographer Julia Robbs and artist & designer Aaron Robbs about how their childhoods shaped their beliefs about creativity, why confidence requires time and practice, how they first met, and the power of creative partnerships.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent, Wayward Wild, and Benjamin Welch with audio mixing by Ryan Essmaker. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2016-09-3000 min
The Great DiscontentOlga Bell, Sara Blake & Justin Maller - Embracing intuition, overcoming the fear of change, and practicing gratitude at every stage of our careersRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on July 26, 2016, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Host Tina Essmaker talks to musician Olga Bell, artist & illustrator Sara Blake, and digital artist Justin Maller about embracing intuition, overcoming the fear of change, and practicing gratitude at every stage of our careers.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent, Wayward Wild, and Benjamin Welch with audio mixing by Haley Shaw. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2016-08-2300 min
The Great DiscontentDamani Baker & Frank Chimero - Money equals time, rethinking the value of our work, and the risks and rewards of independent makingRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on June 28, 2016, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Hosts Tina Essmaker and Brad Smith talk to director & filmmaker, Damani Baker, and designer & writer, Frank Chimero, about why money equals time, rethinking the value of our work, and the risks and rewards of independent making.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent, Wayward Wild, and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2016-07-2200 min
The Great DiscontentAnil Dash & Ashley C. Ford - Empathy is a practice, encouraging inclusivity in tech and publishing, and making our time online more meaningfulRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on May 31, 2016, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Hosts Tina Essmaker and Brad Smith talk to entrepreneur, activist, and advocate, Anil Dash, and writer and editor, Ashley C. Ford about why empathy is a practice, encouraging inclusivity in tech and publishing, and making our time online more meaningful. Plus Prince puns, Kenny Loggins love, and an impromptu round of “Happy Birthday.”
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent, Wayward Wild, and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2016-07-0100 min
The Great DiscontentAparna Nancherla & Debbie Millman - “Aha!” moments, the magic of connection, and finding courage instead of passionRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on April 19, 2016, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Hosts Tina Essmaker and Brad Smith talk to comedian and writer, Aparna Nancherla, and writer, educator, and artist, Debbie Millman, about their “Aha!” moments, the magic that happens when we connect with our audiences, and why finding our courage is more important than finding our passion. Plus Debbie reveals her past performance experience!
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent, Wayward Wild, and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2016-06-2500 min
The Great DiscontentEmily Oberman & Adam J Kurtz - Harness your panic, imposter syndrome, and fear as a superpowerRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on March 29, 2016, as part of The Great Discontent Live series. Hosts Tina Essmaker and Brad Smith talk to multi-disciplinary designer and partner at Pentagram NY, Emily Oberman, and artist and author, Adam J. Kurtz, about their respective creative processes, experiences with imposter syndrome, and how fear can be a motivator when we harness our panic.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent, Wayward Wild, and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at http://thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2016-06-0200 min
The Great DiscontentCheryl Dunn & Andre D. Wagner - Personal projects, the perfect shot, and creative discontentRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on March 8, 2016, as part of The Great Discontent Live event series. Hosts Tina Essmaker and Brad Smith talk to iconic street photographer and filmmaker, Cheryl Dunn, and fellow street photographer, Andre D. Wagner, about the power of personal projects, their most memorable moments on the street, and why they’ll never be creatively satisfied.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent, Wayward Wild, and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at http://thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2016-06-0200 min
The Great DiscontentChip Kidd & Jen Mussari - Creative block, failure, and a surprise confessionRecorded live at Wythe Hotel on Feb. 2, 2016, as part of The Great Discontent Live event series. Hosts Tina Essmaker and Brad Smith talk to renowned book cover designer, Chip Kidd, and Brooklyn-based letterer, Jen Mussari, about their early years, overcoming creative block, and challenging our ideas about failure. Plus Jen surprises Chip with a tale about how he unknowingly influenced her trajectory.
This episode was produced by The Great Discontent, Wayward Wild, and Benjamin Welch. Learn more about The Great Discontent and read 200+ long-form interviews online at http://thegreatdiscontent.com.
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2016-06-0200 min
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