The Abstractable Podcast

Ryan Griffin & Lachlan Smith
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This is a podcast for entrepreneurial spirited, the curious and those hungry to learn about the world around them. We distill the ideas from the world's best thinkers in startups, business, creativity and psychology. Hosts Ryan Griffin and Lachlan Smith bring ideas and practical takeaways from their favourite authors and thought leaders. --- Subscribe to receive new episodes weekly. Find show notes and more at www.abstractable.co

  1. 15/09/2021

    46 CLIPS: Banksy – Art, Marketing & Hype

    Selected clips from ep46: [0:00] Who is Mr. Brainwash? | [3:31] Banksy, Mr. Brainwash & The Creative Curve | [7:31] How to create your own luck - Banksy & Mr. Brainwash. These are Clips taken from our chat about Exit Through the Gift Shop by Banksy. We are discussing art, what makes art, and how powerful marketing and hype can be. This episode comes from a wild and exciting documentary by Banksy about... well... it's not clear if it's about Banksy or someone else. Definitely an excellent watch! --- If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to receive new episodes each week. Follow us, access show notes (including books mentioned), and listen to audio on the go: http://abstractable.co/ Subscribe to the YT channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=abstractable --- Stay connected: Follow Abstractable on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abstractable/ You can find The Abstractable Podcast on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-abstractable-podcast/id1502025982 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/115u4wd7QGR7EXCLXeiJ27 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Mud2hvb3Noa2FhLmNvbS9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC9pZC8xMTM2Mg

    13 min

  2. 13/09/2021

    46 : Banksy – Art, Marketing & Hype

    We are discussing art, what makes art, and how powerful marketing and hype can be. This episode comes from a wild and exciting documentary by Banksy about... well... it's not clear if it's about Banksy or someone else. Definitely an excellent watch! Today’s episode is inspired by documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop by Banksy. [00:00] Introduction | [01:30] Segment story, political books | [06:05] Overview: Exit through the gift shop | [07:25] Banksy’s Biography | [12:15] Banksy’s artworks | [16:18] Banksy’s film documentaries | [25:24] Who is Mr. Brainwash? | [38:00] Banksy, Mr. Brainwash & The Creative Curve | [45:57] How to create your own luck - Banksy & Mr. Brainwash | [51:00] Street art evolutions and alike | [57:00] Passion for art | [59:20] Closing quote. Sour Grapes  -> https://youtu.be/hPUYuwSRwB8 Made you look (fake paintings) -> https://www.netflix.com/title/81406333 Banksy’s biography -> https://www.britannica.com/biography/Banksy Exit through the gift shop movie -> https://youtu.be/IqVXThss1z4 As with each episode, we pluck out what most resonated from the documentary and how we would like to bring it into our lives. --- If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to receive new episodes each week. Follow us, access show notes (including books mentioned) and our listen to audio on the go: http://abstractable.co/ Subscribe to the YT channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=abstractable --- Stay connected: Follow Abstractable on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abstractable/ You can find The Abstractable Podcast on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-abstractable-podcast/id1502025982 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/115u4wd7QGR7EXCLXeiJ27 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Mud2hvb3Noa2FhLmNvbS9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC9pZC8xMTM2Mg

    1 hr

  3. 07/07/2021

    45 CLIPS: Barrack Obama – What we can learn from a President

    Selected clips from ep45: [0:00] Obama’s quote that sums up his life| [5:54] When Nassim Taleb classifies himself as a communist | [11:04] Barrack Obama's Top Habits. These are Clips taken from our chat about A Promised Land by Barrack Obama. In this week's episode we discuss Obama's memoir about his first term in office as president of the United States. --- If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to receive new episodes each week. Follow us, access show notes (including books mentioned), and listen to audio on the go: http://abstractable.co/ Subscribe to the YT channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=abstractable --- Stay connected: Follow Abstractable on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abstractable/ You can find The Abstractable Podcast on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-abstractable-podcast/id1502025982 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/115u4wd7QGR7EXCLXeiJ27 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Mud2hvb3Noa2FhLmNvbS9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC9pZC8xMTM2Mg

    16 min

  4. 07/07/2021

    45 : Barrack Obama – What we can learn from a President

    In this week's episode we discuss Obama's memoir about his first term in office as president of the United States. Today’s episode is inspired by Book A Promised Land by Barrack Obama. [00:00] Introduction: Amazon letters [01:30] Segment story by Ryan [07:15] Overview: Promised Land [17:15] B. Obama’s Biography [28:06] Obama’s quote that sums up his life [34:00] Highlights from the book, Promised Land [42:20] Starting of B. Obama’s political race [46:00] B. Obama and the Israeli-Palestine conflict [51:00] When Nassim Taleb classifies himself as a communist [57:26] B. Obama's Top Habits [1:06:00] Presumptions and criticisms on B. Obama’s term [1:16:30] Takeaways in Promised Land book [1:22:50] Closing quote 2016 Barrack Obama speech in National Convention -> https://youtu.be/ueMNqdB1QIE As with each episode, we pluck out what most resonated from the Book and how we would like to bring it into our lives. --- If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to receive new episodes each week. Follow us, access show notes (including books mentioned) and our listen to audio on the go: http://abstractable.co/ Subscribe to the YT channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=abstractable --- Stay connected: Follow Abstractable on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abstractable/ You can find The Abstractable Podcast on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-abstractable-podcast/id1502025982 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/115u4wd7QGR7EXCLXeiJ27 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Mud2hvb3Noa2FhLmNvbS9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC9pZC8xMTM2Mg

    1h 25m

  5. 09/06/2021

    44 CLIPS: Jeff Bezos – Amazon Letters to Shareholders

    Selected clips from ep44: [0:00] Building the worlds most customer centric company| [6:34] Why Amazon does not focus on making profits | [14:37] The 2 key lessons from the Amazon Letters to Shareholders. These are Clips taken from our chat about Amazon Letters to Shareholders by Jeff Bezos. The Amazon Annual Letters to Shareholders hold similar fame to the Berkshire Hathaway ones, and for good reason. They are densely packed recount of the successes (& failures) of Amazon from their founder.   Reading all of them from 1997 through to 2020 also takes less time than a standard book so are highly recommended read for any business owner or a manger. --- If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to receive new episodes each week. Follow us, access show notes (including books mentioned), and listen to audio on the go: http://abstractable.co/ Subscribe to the YT channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=abstractable --- Stay connected: Follow Abstractable on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abstractable/ You can find The Abstractable Podcast on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-abstractable-podcast/id1502025982 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/115u4wd7QGR7EXCLXeiJ27 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Mud2hvb3Noa2FhLmNvbS9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC9pZC8xMTM2Mg

    27 min

  6. 07/06/2021

    44 : Jeff Bezos – Amazon Letters to Shareholders

    The Amazon Annual Letters to Shareholders hold similar fame to the Berkshire Hathaway ones, and for good reason. They are densely packed recount of the successes (& failures) of Amazon from their founder.   Reading all of them from 1997 through to 2020 also takes less time than a standard book so are highly recommended read for any business owner or a manger. Today’s episode is inspired by letters Amazon Letters to Shareholders by Jeff Bezos. [00:00] Introduction: Amazon letters | [01:32] Non fungible tokens (NFTs) | [06:00] Digital arts and cryptocurrencies | [11:44] CEO of Amazon: Jeff Bezos | [18:34] Amazon’s timeline | [31:03] Building the world’s most customer centric company | [37:38] Why Amazon does not focus on making profits | [48:15] The 2 key lessons from the Amazon Letters to Shareholders | [1:02:25] Innovation cycle throughout amazon | [1:07:56] How amazon turns failure into profits | [1:12:32] Day one vs day two Links of Amazon's Letters to Shareholder - https://www.cbinsights.com/research/bezos-amazon-shareholder-letters/#links As with each episode, we pluck out what most resonated from the letters and how we would like to bring it into our lives. --- If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to receive new episodes each week. Follow us, access show notes (including books mentioned) and our listen to audio on the go: http://abstractable.co/ Subscribe to the YT channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=abstractable --- Stay connected: Follow Abstractable on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abstractable/ You can find The Abstractable Podcast on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-abstractable-podcast/id1502025982 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/115u4wd7QGR7EXCLXeiJ27 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Mud2hvb3Noa2FhLmNvbS9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC9pZC8xMTM2Mg

    1h 20m

  7. 30/04/2021

    43 CLIPS: Jeff Koons – An investigation of a controversial artist

    Selected clips from ep43: [0:00] Is Readymade art real art?| [6:04] The bravery of artists | [9:06] Is Jeff Koons a genius?. These are Clips taken from our chat about Manufactured Intellect by Jeff Koons. This week we discussed the art of Jeff Koons. We look at the controversy surrounding him and use it as a base to discuss art, what is art and what is its role in today's world. --- If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to receive new episodes each week. Follow us, access show notes (including books mentioned), and listen to audio on the go: http://abstractable.co/ Subscribe to the YT channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=abstractable --- Stay connected: Follow Abstractable on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abstractable/ You can find The Abstractable Podcast on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-abstractable-podcast/id1502025982 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/115u4wd7QGR7EXCLXeiJ27 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Mud2hvb3Noa2FhLmNvbS9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC9pZC8xMTM2Mg

    16 min

  8. 27/04/2021

    43 : Jeff Koons – An investigation of a controversial artist

    This week we discussed the art of Jeff Koons. We look at the controversy surrounding him and use it as a base to discuss art, what is art and what is its role in today's world. Today’s episode is inspired by Documentary Manufactured Intellect by Jeff Koons. [00:00] Introduction [01:24] Fashion or   Art: The story of my sneaker -Ryan [25:58] Jeff Koons [25:50] Jeff Koons   famous arts [35:50] Is Readymade art real art? [51:23] The bravery of artists [54:30] Reception   of artwork [1:08:17] Is Jeff Koons a genius? As with each episode, we pluck out what most resonated from the Documentary and how we would like to bring it into our lives. --- If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to receive new episodes each week. Follow us, access show notes (including books mentioned) and our listen to audio on the go: http://abstractable.co/ Subscribe to the YT channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=abstractable --- Stay connected: Follow Abstractable on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theabstractable Follow Abstractable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abstractable/ You can find The Abstractable Podcast on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-abstractable-podcast/id1502025982 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/115u4wd7QGR7EXCLXeiJ27 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Mud2hvb3Noa2FhLmNvbS9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC9pZC8xMTM2Mg

    1h 15m
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This is a podcast for entrepreneurial spirited, the curious and those hungry to learn about the world around them. We distill the ideas from the world's best thinkers in startups, business, creativity and psychology. Hosts Ryan Griffin and Lachlan Smith bring ideas and practical takeaways from their favourite authors and thought leaders. --- Subscribe to receive new episodes weekly. Find show notes and more at www.abstractable.co

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  • Creator
    Ryan Griffin & Lachlan Smith
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryan Griffin & Lachlan Smith
  • Show Website
    The Abstractable Podcast