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This podcast examines how individuals discover meaning when life changes suddenly and how their work aids them in navigating uncertainty. Stories about love, work, and finding meaning when life changes.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Paola Rocchetti: I Don’t Want to Recreate Reality

    In this episode I speak with Paola Rocchetti, Co-Founder and Creative Partner at Void ’N Disorder and AI Director at GRAiL. We talk about what pulled her into AI in the first place, why originality is getting harder, and what she thinks will matter most as the tools keep accelerating. Paola shares how Midjourney sparked her first “wow” moment, why she’s less interested in recreating reality and more interested in new forms of expression. Key Themes We Explore Why she tries to avoid consuming other people’s AI workOriginality vs copying and why repetition is everywhereWhat it means to be an “AI director” Her aesthetic roots: goth culture, anime/manga, avant-garde fashion, and music“Flaming in the Wire” and her critique of social media as a kind of religionWhy “quality” is hard to copy quickly and what quality actually means to herHow Rome, London, LA, and travel shaped her taste and creative identityWhy vision matters more as tools improveKey Takeaways AI is most exciting when it helps you discover new expression not recreate realityStory is what makes work memorable in a world with no attention spanTools will keep improving; what matters is purpose, meaning, and vision behind the workYou can connect with Paola at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolarocchetti Personal Website: https://paolarocchetti.com Void N’ Disorder: https://voidndisorder.com GRAiL: https://welcometograil.com/talent/paola-rocchetti/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/paola_rocchetti and https://www.instagram.com/creaturessa

    54 min

  2. 18 FEB

    Mark Wachholz: When Anything Is Possible, What Should Exist?

    In this episode I speak with Mark Wachholz, a Berlin-based screenwriter and AI filmmaker. Mark shares his journey from being rejected by traditional film schools to spending over two decades writing novels, games, and scripts waiting for the moment when the kinds of films he wanted to make would finally be possible. For him, AI was the doorway that arrived 20 years later. We talk about his award-winning short film The Cinema That Never Was, why he sees AI not as a tool but as a creative collaborator, and what remains uniquely human when “anything becomes possible.”  Key Themes We Explore Taste and curation in a world where “anything is possible”Letting go of perfection as AI tools rapidly evolveWhy creative restraint matters more than capabilityScaling from solo AI filmmaker to larger collaborative projectsThe emotional tension between control and surrender in creative workKey Takeaways Possibility is expanding faster than our decision-making frameworksCreativity is less about ownership and more about resonanceTaste becomes the differentiator when tools become accessibleAI reveals how much discipline storytelling requiresYou can connect with Mark at https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwachholz/

    1h 10m

  3. 11 FEB

    Wuraola Oyewusi: What Happens When a Language Isn’t Digitized

    In this episode, I speak with Wuraola Oyewusi, whose journey spans pharmacy, AI research, and digital education but what makes her work distinct is how she translates complex AI concepts into the Yoruba language, making emerging technologies accessible to audiences often excluded from digital dialogue. We explore curiosity as a discipline, mastery as a responsibility, and why languages that are not represented digitally risk what she calls a “digital death”. Key Themes We Explore Why curiosity and mastery are non-negotiable in any field Teaching AI in Yoruba and why clarity is an act of respectThe difference between using AI tools and building AI systemsHow owning a piece of internet real estate can change your lifeWhy fundamentals matter more than shortcuts in the AI economyKey Takeaway Whatever your craft is, you owe it to yourself to understand it deeply.

    52 min
  4. Fieldnotes: Number #1

    4 FEB

    Fieldnotes: Number #1

    This audio comes from the first conversation I ever recorded for Judeslist. It was never published. In 2020, I read something I had written about my mother, about her strength, her faith, and the way she carried our family. After listening quietly, she asked a question that stayed with me: “How did you remember all these things?” At the time, I didn’t realize that question would shape how I think about conversation, memory, and documentation. This clip is shared as an archive, an intentional record of a voice, a pause, and a moment that mattered. (Recorded in December 2020. My mother passed away in October 2024.)

    4 min

  5. 3 FEB

    PJ Way: The Coming Era of Creative Tastemakers

    In this episode of Judeslist, I speak with PJ Way, founder of Prometheus Productions & AI Film 3. We talk about how AI is reshaping filmmaking by expanding who gets to create and who gets to be seen and heard. PJ shares the origin story of AI Film 3, which began as a small experiment and grew into a platform supporting independent filmmakers working at the intersection of AI, storytelling, and community. We talk about why emotional response matters more than the tools used, how AI can empower people who struggle to express themselves, and what it really takes to build a creative platform in a fast-changing industry. Key Themes We Explore How AI can democratize access to creative expressionThe founding and growth of Film 3Emotional storytelling as a creative north starBalancing access and quality in open creative platformsThe hidden costs of building and sustaining creative communitiesNavigating ethics, and responsibility in AI-driven mediaWhy consumer experience matters more than the technology itselfKey Takeaways Community support is essential for independent filmmakersStorytelling succeeds when it prioritizes human connectionAccess to tools must be paired with intention and careSustainable creative platforms are built on trust not just hypeYou can connect with PJ at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pjway/

    56 min

  6. 27 JAN

    Kelly Boesch: Surreal Night Owl

    In this episode, I speak with Kelly Boesch, an AI artist whose work blends technology, emotion, fashion, music, and color into a deeply human creative practice. Kelly shares how her background in fine art and film shaped her approach to AI, why emotional connection matters more than technical perfection, and how personalization codes help define a truly unique artistic voice. We talk candidly about navigating criticism, managing feedback online, and staying grounded while building a global community around digital art. Our conversation explores how AI has transformed Kelly’s creative workflow from image creation to animation and songwriting. Key Themes We Explore Why AI art still requires emotional connection and human intentionHow personalization and experimentation shape an artist’s unique styleNavigating criticism and feedback in public creative spacesHow different platforms shape audience engagementBuilding community in a global, digital creative ecosystemHow AI is reshaping creative workflows without erasing artistryKey Takeaways AI expands creative possibility, but emotion gives art its meaningDeveloping a unique style takes time, patience, and experimentationFeedback is inevitable focusing on positivity is a creative survival skillPersonalization is what separates artists in the age of AI🔗 Find Kelly’s work: https://www.kellyboesch.com/

    55 min

  7. 21 JAN

    Jan-Willem Blom: Storytelling, WorldBuilding, Villains and AI

    In this episode, I speak with Jan-Willem Blom an AI filmmaker and creative director whose work sits at the intersection of classic storytelling, world-building and emerging AI tools. Jan traces his creative origin story back to a video store in the Netherlands hours spent studying VHS covers. That early obsession with imagery, myth and struggle later became the foundation for how he approaches AI filmmaking today. Jan argues that AI makes images faster, but stories still take time. We explore why struggle is the core of storytelling, how world-building is a way of seeing rather than a scale problem and why creators must intentionally preserve friction in their process. Jan also breaks down his practical frameworks for: Developing stories through “what if” questionsTesting ideas through teasers instead of full productionsBuilding visual identity through posters, symbols, and toneKey Themes We Explore Why “storytelling” is really struggle-tellingCharacters, world-building, and struggle as inseparable pillarsHow classic films taught us systems thinking through storyUsing AI to refine judgment, not replace itWhy speed without intention creates noiseThe importance of creative anchors and long-term obsessionsKey Takeaways World-building happens at every scale, from a bus to a galaxyGreat stories require time, friction, and reflectionTools should serve story not the other way around🔗 Find Jan’s work: https://videostate.nl/

    58 min

  8. 14 JAN

    Michaela Ternasky-Holland: Why Creativity Still Demands Effort

    In this episode, I speak with Michaela, an Emmy and Peabody-nominated director who shares her journey through animation, virtual reality, and generative AI. We discuss the evolution of storytelling in the digital age, the importance of authenticity, and the challenges faced by creatives in a rapidly changing industry. Michaela also shares insights into her last project, Echoes of Legend, and offers valuable advice for aspiring filmmakers navigating the complexities of the creative economy. We dig into where AI truly adds value in the creative process, where it creates tension, and why authenticity, emotional intelligence, and disciplined execution matter more than ever for emerging and established creators alike. Key Themes We Explore How generative AI is changing filmmaking and creative workflowsThe three lenses for using AI: enhancement, automation, and replacementWhy authenticity is a competitive advantage in the age of AIThe growing pressure on entry-level roles in the creative industryWhy hard work and emotional intelligence still outperform shortcutsThe role of networking and platforms like LinkedIn in building momentumKey Takeaways AI should expand creative capacity, not erase creative responsibilityFilmmakers must be intentional about how and why they use AI toolsYou can connect with Michaela at https://michaelaternaskyholland.com/

    51 min
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This podcast examines how individuals discover meaning when life changes suddenly and how their work aids them in navigating uncertainty. Stories about love, work, and finding meaning when life changes.

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  • Creator
    Jude Brandford-Sackey
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Judeslist
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