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This week, Brit and Harper talk with designer Jon Delman about creative leadership.



Jon Delman has had a diverse and influential career in design over the past 27 years. He is currently leading the Design Systems team at Workiva, focusing on helping product and engineering teams build world-class enterprise software. Jon has a wealth of experience working with major brands such as Google, Apple, Splunk, and Samsung. His prior roles include Executive Creative Director at Ueno, Group Creative Director at Beyond, and Creative Director at Huge.



In addition to his professional endeavors, Jon has also been involved in educational initiatives, contributing as a guest speaker on topics like building a learning organization and leading change management in digital environments. Jon’s deep commitment to fostering a nurturing environment for design teams is reflected in his public discourse about leadership in design. He emphasizes the importance of kindness, curiosity, and authenticity in leadership, advocating for a more inclusive and supportive approach within creative teams. This philosophy aims to challenge the often rigid norms of leadership within the design industry and promotes a more flexible and humane approach to managing and inspiring teams.



His blend of hands-on design work and educational outreach highlights his dedication to both practicing and teaching design, aiming to inspire and develop the next generation of designers.



TIMESTAMPS

7:24 - How to cultivate curiosity within oneself

11:28 - Embracing “not getting it”

16:57 - Staying in your craft

23:33 - How creatives take in work from a team

28:40 - Strong opinions, loosely held

29:28 - Redefining creative contributions

38:12 - Created while managing

45:16 - People you want to be around

51:50 - Design systems

57:29 - Giving feedback the right way

58:16 - The role of the creator in taking in feedback

01:09 - Addressing Imposter Syndrome

1:12 - Advice for young creators



MUSIC:

“Am I Dreaming [Instrumental]” (Metro Boomin, A$AP Rocky, Roisee)



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This week Brit talks with Chase Domergue and “I’m a Snake guy” and comedian Matt Keck about why now is the Golden Age of Comedy. This is The Furious Curious where we explore culture to inspire creators.



SOURCES:

https://www.vulture.com/article/edgy-comedy-special-signs.html

https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/2014/07/04/siriusxm-fires-opie-anthony-host-over-tweets/30672587007/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyE3zoUMLgU

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-05-05/stand-up-comedy-has-tripled-in-size-over-the-last-decade

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/09/26/shane-gillis-fall-and-rise

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/02/magazine/tim-robinson-i-think-you-should-leave.html

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/outstanding-a-comedy-revolution-release-date-news

https://news.pollstar.com/2022/10/11/a-golden-age-of-comedy/

https://www.vulture.com/article/new-stand-up-comedy-specials-this-month.html



MUSIC:

"King of Comedy (REM)"



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Where logic fails and the odd prevails, let's embrace the strange and get inspired by the tales.

Today we're talking about High Strangeness: Why Studying the Bizarre Can Make You A Better Creative.



TIMESTAMPS:

00:00: Intro

09:21: Synchronicities

21:54: Thin Places

33:04: Cryptids

46:41: Intent

1:03:44: Tulpas

1:13:42: Partnering with ChatGPT Creatively

1:19:06: Childlike Creativity



MUSIC:

"Teen Angst (M83)", "A Spell A Rebel Yell" (Coldplay), My Bloody Valentine (Only Shallow), "Teardrop" (Massive Attack), "Haru" (Fennesz & Ryuichi Sakamoto), "Fade Into You" (Mazzy Star)



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Larger-than-life characters, thickening plots, fan engagement, vivid characters, clear messages, emotionality, overcoming adversity… This week we’re talking about pro wrestling and the power of narrative.

This is The Furious Curious podcast, where we explore culture to inspire creatives. I’m joined by recurring guest Matt Keck. Matt is the stand-up comedian behind the infamous and viral “I’m a Snake” video. He’s also one of the brilliant marketers behind the award-winning Wendy's Twitter account.

On the surface, pro wrestling may seem ham-fisted, undisciplined, or even low IQ — none of that is true. If that’s all you see, you may need to open your mind a bit or check your own IQ.

In this episode, we talk about how pro wrestlers are masters of narrative and branding, and what we can learn from these unassuming characters in the ring.



MUSIC:

"Gold-Lust" Goldust 4th Theme Song" (WWE), "Out of Touch" (Daryl Hall & John Oates).



SOURCES:

https://medium.com/@etthebrain/pro-wrestlings-perfect-prototype-for-social-media-storytelling-9912cab6bfb2

https://sayfun.medium.com/wrestling-with-stories-what-sweaty-people-in-tights-can-teach-us-about-storytelling-and-life-b396332fcf24#:~:text=Behind%20the%20camp%20and%20dumb,principles%20of%20storytelling%20remain%20universal.

https://www.reddit.com/r/WWE/comments/vxfrvt/unpopular_opinion_storytelling_is_more_important/

https://existentialcafe.blog/2020/09/01/professional-wrestling-and-identity-how-the-popularity-of-stone-cold-steve-austin-revealed-our-hidden-desires/

The term "Barbenheimer" is a portmanteau of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," two films that were released in theaters on the same day in July 2023. The term has been used to describe the cultural phenomenon of these two films competing for attention from audiences. This week, we drop #5ReasonsWhy #Barbenheimer is a thing and what it says about current culture. 



MUSIC:

"Aqua Barbie Girl Tiësto Remix (Tiësto)," Barbenheimer Song" (Sleeper).



SOURCES: Wikipedia



©2023 Britton Rice, Chase Domergue. Tin Whisper Media.

This episode dives into the fascinating world of adaptations, exploring how stories and characters are reimagined across different mediums. We'll discuss successful adaptations like "The Last of Us" and "Fallout," where the core strengths of the source material are translated effectively.

We'll also explore the flip side of the coin, examining infamous flops like the "Super Mario Bros." movie and "The Emoji Movie." We'll ask what makes a good adaptation and what pitfalls creators need to avoid.

But adaptation isn't limited to movies and TV! The episode will explore unexpected adaptations like historical events turned into graphic novels and news stories transformed into board games.

Join us as we explore the power of putting familiar stories in unfamiliar places, and the reasons why audiences crave this creative twist.

MUSIC:



"It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)" (The 1975), Super Mario Bros. (1993) Trailer #1, Limp Bizkit vs. Thomas The Tank Engine - Break Stuff



SOURCES:



https://www.socialpilot.co/social-media-terms/what-is-a-mashup

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_adaptation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cameo_appearance

https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/what-is-a-cameo-definition/

https://www.thegeeklygrind.com/archives/the-3-body-problem-adaptation-is-amazing-and-difficult-to-review

https://universityobserver.ie/the-evolution-of-the-video-game-adaptation/

https://slate.com/culture/2024/04/fallout-tv-show-series-amazon-prime-game.html

https://www.reddit.com/r/CharacterRant/comments/1684xw8/the_problem_with_adaptations_and_how_to_elevate_a/

https://www.quora.com/Why-are-film-adaptations-of-novels-or-other-written-works-more-popular-and-culturally-relevant-than-novels-adapted-from-films

https://www.reddit.com/r/books/comments/rtjl4c/comment/hqt4842/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/worst-movies-of-all-time/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_considered_the_worst

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/best-movies-of-all-time/

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamecategory/1064/movies-tv-radio-theme/linkeditems/boardgamecategory?pageid=1&sort=rank

https://study.com/learn/lesson/satire-vs-parody-vs-spoof-overview-differences-examples.html

https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/8998.History_through_graphic_novels

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Licensed_game

https://screenrant.com/worst-celebrity-cameos-movies-reddit/

https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/the_25_most_surprising_movie_cameos/s1__24376117#slide_22

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mugen_(game_engine)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinji_Mikami

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uwe_Boll



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