251 episodes

Welcome to 'The Creative Condition' podcast: a series of open, honest conversations with people from the creative industry and far beyond, who share the story of their creativity, both the nature and the nurture, the chaos and the calm, hosted by illustrator and writer Ben Tallon.

Creativity is an often misunderstood pillar of human happiness. Little by little, Ben builds an archive of valuable stories, experiences and tips to help you maximise yours.

Supported by founding sponsor http://illustrationx.com

Contact Ben on hello@bentallon.com and join the chat on socials at @bentallonpod. Subscribe and review on iTunes at:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-creative-condition-podcast/id1038442077

The Creative Condition podcast Ben Tallon

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    • 4.6 • 10 Ratings

Welcome to 'The Creative Condition' podcast: a series of open, honest conversations with people from the creative industry and far beyond, who share the story of their creativity, both the nature and the nurture, the chaos and the calm, hosted by illustrator and writer Ben Tallon.

Creativity is an often misunderstood pillar of human happiness. Little by little, Ben builds an archive of valuable stories, experiences and tips to help you maximise yours.

Supported by founding sponsor http://illustrationx.com

Contact Ben on hello@bentallon.com and join the chat on socials at @bentallonpod. Subscribe and review on iTunes at:

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-creative-condition-podcast/id1038442077

    Ep 215: Community's role in the creative process with Birmingham Design Festival's Dan and Luke

    Ep 215: Community's role in the creative process with Birmingham Design Festival's Dan and Luke

    Community. We saw it rise again during COVID, despite the fact we were all indoors. Yet on the other side of the pandemic, many of us have struggled to return to our former social glories.

    Positive social relationships are critical to our wellbeing, so I caught up with Daniel Alcorn and Luke Tonge, founders of the fantastic Birmingham Design Festival to talk about why in-person community events and the relationships they tend to spark are so critical in the creative process.

    As ever the show is supported by founding sponsor Illustration X: https://illustrationx.com

    and the Ukrainian Institute. You can help a wonderful organisation by supporting the Ukrainian creative community as they struggle to keep making during the horrific war: https://ui.org.ua/

    https://birminghamdesignfestival.org.uk/

    https://birminghamdesign.shop/

    https://bentallon.com

    The Creative Condition book pre-order: https://www.bentallonwriter.com/shop/p/the-creative-condition-understanding-and-embracing-human-creativity-signed-paperback-pre-order-april-11th-release

    • 1 hr 27 min
    Ep 214: The comedian, psychedelics, mental health, and creativity with Negin Farsad

    Ep 214: The comedian, psychedelics, mental health, and creativity with Negin Farsad

    The science increasingly points to a very positive link between (responsibly and professionally administered) psilocybin - or 'magic mushrooms' - and mental health.

    After reading American-Iranian comedian, writer, and actor Negin Farsad's experience on a Jamaican psychedelic retreat, written for AFAR, I talked to both Negin, and CEO/Head-facilitator of Mycomeditations, Justin Townsend about psychedelics, mental health, and creativity.

    This is a warm, deep, intriguing insight into the world of fungi and the human experience, which touches upon Jungian depth psychology, the default mode network, and the things that hold us back from our optimal creativity.

    As ever the show is supported by founding sponsor Illustration X: https://illustrationx.com

    and the Ukrainian Institute. You can help a wonderful organisation by supporting the Ukrainian creative community as they struggle to keep making during the horrific war: https://ui.org.ua/

    http://neginfarsad.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/neginfarsad/

    https://www.mycomeditations.com/

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Ep 213: Gush Mundae, Bulletproof agency founder on violence, adversity, hustling and heart

    Ep 213: Gush Mundae, Bulletproof agency founder on violence, adversity, hustling and heart

    Gush Mundae moved to a racially divided UK from Delhi, India and experienced more than his fair share of discrimination and abuse. Through hip hop and street art culture, he found belonging, and would later use £2k of his savings to start Bulletproof, a creative agency that is 25 years old, and now spans 8 countries.

    We get into Gush's response to the challenges he and his family faced in those early years, the power of art, the values he continues to run Bulletproof on today, and his desire to contribute to positive changes in education.

    The show is supported by founding sponsor Illustration X: https://illustrationx.com

    Hosted by Ben Tallon: https://bentallon.com

    https://www.wearebulletproof.com/about/

    Support the Ukrainian creative community: https://ui.org.ua/en/mission-2/

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Creative stories #4: The Hockney Soldier

    Creative stories #4: The Hockney Soldier

    'The Hockney Soldier' is a short story pondering how art and design books are symbolic in bringing us closer to the horrors of war, that can feel removed from our reality. But also, the way creativity bonds us.

    Supported by Illustration X: https://illustrationx.com

    and the Ukrainian Institute. Connect with and champion Ukrainian art and culture now at: https://ui.org.ua/

    Written, presented, and produced by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com and https://bentallonwriter.com

    Music by Dirty Freud: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2c5NcXidirDDqL3sc3vW8S

    • 28 min
    Ep 212: Creativity in times of war with Ukrainian design community activist Olha Protasova

    Ep 212: Creativity in times of war with Ukrainian design community activist Olha Protasova

    Almost two years after Russia invaded Ukraine, I'm joined by Ukrainian illustrator, designer, and design community activist Olha Protasova to talk about creativity in times of war.

    This episode contains sensitive topics, but I hope you'll stay with us to be inspired by the bravery, resilience, and hope Olha shows.

    The show is supported by https://illustrationx.com and below are a series of links from Olha, via which you can help the Ukrainian cause:

    Olha's insta:

    https://www.instagram.com/olha_protasova_illustration

    Projector school:

    https://prjctr.com/ (Ukrainian)

    Yurko Gutsulyak:

    https://gutsulyak.studio

    Mykola Kovalenko:

    https://mykolakovalenko.eu

    A book about Trident, downloadable:

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SD7nyGHyxo0JCnAw7gcS8BZ8eCEhq2Tr/view?usp=drivesdk

    (Language is Ukrainian, but the content is amazing)

    Meaning of trident:

    https://www.weareukraine.info/special/what-does-the-ukrainian-coat-of-arms-mean/

    Few articles about Ukrainian illustrators:

    https://ukraine.ua/stories/ukrainian-illustrators/

    https://theaoi.com/2022/05/13/drawing-strength-in-conversation-with-ukrainian-illustrators/

    Big article about type design and designers:

    https://eugenesadko.medium.com/21st-century-ukrainian-society-and-fonts-c61f6152ff19#:~:text=Among%20these%20type%20designers%20who,Lukian%20Turetsky%2C%20and%20Bohdan%20Hdal.

    https://bentallon.com

    https://bentallonwriter.com

    • 1 hr 56 min
    Creative Stories #3: Simon Schrödinger. A cat story for overthinkers.

    Creative Stories #3: Simon Schrödinger. A cat story for overthinkers.

    Simon is missing. The posters are up, and it sets in motion a bout of gross overthinking. A hypothetical thought experiment for the fellow sensitive people.

    Supported by founding sponsor https://illustrationx.com

    Music by Dirty Freud https://open.spotify.com/artist/2c5NcXidirDDqL3sc3vW8S

    Presented and written by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com

    https://bentallonwriter.com

    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

Cheeve ,

What a great show!

Ben is so open and vulnerable such a well of great insights for the creative community! Check it out!

Jakub[SOP] ,

Fantastic podcast for creatives

If you're in the creative industry, this podcast is a must-listen. You'll gain a ton of insights after each episode. Keep up the awesome work!

Max Max ,

Bad PR.

Thanks for following me on twitter, then unfollowing me. Jerks. You still need to learn something marketing on social media.

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