The Creative Process - Arts, Culture, Society - 2021-2022
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Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists, and creative thinkers across the Arts and STEM. We discuss their life, work, artistic practice. Winners of the Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize, leaders and public figures share real experiences and offer valuable insights.
Episodes
- Science and Service - DR. LINDA BIRNBAUM on Public Health, Environmental Science - Highlights
Dr. Linda Birnbaum, former director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, discusses public health and environmental science. She addresses the testing of chemicals in water, air, and food, and the role of microbiomes.
- Environmental Health Vanguard - The Career of DR. LINDA BIRNBAUM - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Dr. Linda Birnbaum, a scientist emeritus and former director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, shares insights from her career. She is also a Scholar in Residence at the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke…
- The Business of Less: The Role of Companies & Households on a Planet in Peril - ROLAND GEYER - Highlights
Roland Geyer, author of "The Business of Less," discusses the link between urban development, transportation, and environmental sustainability. He contrasts American and European urban planning models.
- ROLAND GEYER - Professor at Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, UC Santa Barbara - Author of The Business of Less
Roland Geyer, a professor at UC Santa Barbara and author of "The Business of Less," discusses his work on environmental sustainability. He collaborates with various organizations to reduce the environmental impact of industrial production…
- DAVID AUBURN - Pulitzer & Tony Award-Winning Playwright, Screenwriter & Director
David Auburn, a Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright and screenwriter, is featured in this episode. His works include plays like "Proof" and films such as "The Lake House."
- Just Enough: Lessons in Living Green from Traditional Japan - AZBY BROWN - Highlights
Azby Brown discusses sustainable living inspired by Edo Japan, focusing on recycling, upcycling, and waste reduction. He also explores traditional Japanese architecture's environmental efficiency and the New Orleans vernacular, highlightin…
- AZBY BROWN - Author of Just Enough - Leading authority on Japanese architecture, design & environmentalism - Lead researcher for Safecast
Azby Brown, author and lead researcher for Safecast, discusses Japanese architecture, design, and environmentalism. He has lived in Japan since 1985.
- A Voice for the Planet: YOLANDA KAKABADSE's Impact on Environmental Policy at WWF & IUCN - Highlights
Yolanda Kakabadse discusses her work in environmental policy, emphasizing the importance of clear communication of scientific information and active citizen participation in addressing environmental challenges. She highlights the need for…
- Building a Sustainable Future - YOLANDA KAKABADSE discusses Conservation Fundación Natura and WWF
Yolanda Kakabadse discusses her extensive career in environmental conservation. She covers her work with organizations such as Fundación Natura, Fundacion Futuro Latinoamericano, the World Conservation Union (IUCN), and the World Wide Fund…
- From Titanic to The Mindy Project: SALVADOR PEREZ on Designing Iconic Characters - Highlights
Salvador Perez, a costume designer, talks about his experiences in the film and TV industry. He has worked on various projects, including "The Mindy Project" and "Pitch Perfect," and is currently the president of the Costume Designers Guil…
- The Art of Costume Design with SALVADOR PEREZ, President of the Costume Designers Guild
Salvador Perez, President of the Costume Designers Guild, discusses his work in costume design for television and film, including projects like The Mindy Project and Pitch Perfect. He also shares insights into his design contributions outs…
- Powering the Future: PAULA PINHO on Just Transition and Energy Policy at the European Commission - Highlights
Paula Pinho, Director of Just Transition at the European Commission, discusses energy policy, including the importance of citizen engagement in cities and the foundational role of quality education for sustainable development goals. She al…
- A Just Transition: PAULA PINHO Discusses Energy Strategy in the European Union
Paula Pinho, Director of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for Energy, discusses energy strategy and policy coordination, renewables, energy system integration, and decarbonization. She also covers her involvem…
- Cognition and Its Complexities w/ EARL K. MILLER - Prof. of Neuroscience, MIT Picower Institute for Learning and Memory
This episode features Professor Earl K. Miller from the MIT Picower Institute for Learning and Memory. He discusses the neural basis of executive control and cognition, and its dysfunction in diseases such as autism, schizophrenia, and att…
- Inside the Mind with Neuroscientist EARL K. MILLER - MIT Picower Institute for Learning & Memory
Earl K. Miller, a neuroscientist at MIT's Picower Institute, explores the neural basis of executive control, which involves goal-directed behavior and complex cognitive processes. His research also delves into cognitive dysfunction related…
- Origins of the Modern Mind: Three Stages in the Evolution of Culture & Cognition - MERLIN DONALD - Highlights
Merlin Donald explores the evolution of culture and cognition, contrasting past and present lifestyles. He also examines the internet's impact on society, highlighting its potential to combat racism alongside issues of extreme wealth inequ…
- MERLIN DONALD - Author of A Mind So Rare: The Evolution of Human Consciousness - Psychologist, Neuroanthropologist & Cognitive Neuroscientist
Merlin Donald, author of "A Mind So Rare," discusses his work on human cognitive evolution, incorporating technology and culture into theories of brain function. He is currently exploring the impact of high technology on human cognitive ev…
- A Journey Through Art: IAN WARDROPPER's Vision for The Frick Collection - Highlights
Ian Wardropper, Director of The Frick Collection, discusses his vision for the museum, drawing on his expertise in European sculpture, decorative arts, and design. He has organized numerous exhibitions and authored publications on these su…
- Masterpieces Unveiled: IAN WARDROPPER - Director of The Frick Collection
Ian Wardropper, Director of The Frick Collection, has organized numerous exhibitions in his specialties of European sculpture and decorative arts. His publications include works on Bernini, Limoges Enamels, and European Sculpture.
- Living Queer History: Remembrance & Belonging in a Southern City w/ DR. G. SAMANTHA ROSENTHAL
Dr. G. Samantha Rosenthal, an Associate Professor of History, discusses her book
- Speaking Out of Place: Getting Our Political Voices Back - DAVID PALUMBO-LIU - Highlights
David Palumbo-Liu, a professor of Comparative Literature at Stanford, explains how exploring different worlds through literature cultivates human creativity and the capacity to learn and teach life lessons. He emphasizes that literature is…
- DAVID PALUMBO-LIU - Writer, Activist, Professor & Author of Speaking Out of Place: Getting Our Political Voices Back
David Palumbo-Liu, a professor at Stanford University and author, discusses his extensive writing on culture, literature, human rights, and politics. He is the author of 'Speaking Out of Place: Getting Our Political Voices Back'.
- The Art of Dance: How JILL JOHNSON Transforms Movement into Meaning
Jill Johnson reflects on how artists can give structure to feelings and create meaning through movement, drawing inspiration from choreographers like Forsythe and artists like Jack Whitten. She emphasizes that art can convey individualized…
- TODD KASHDAN - Award-winning Author of “The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively”
Todd B. Kashdan, a psychology professor and award-winning author, discusses his expertise in well-being, curiosity, courage, and resilience. He is the author of "The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively" and has publ…
- JILL JOHNSON: Bridging Art & Emotion in Dance - Choreographer & Ballet Stager - Fmr. Dance Director, Harvard
Jill Johnson, an experienced dancer, choreographer, and director, led Harvard
- In Memory of TONY WALTON · 1934-2022 (Part 2)
This episode remembers Tony Walton, an award-winning director and production designer known for his work on Broadway, opera, film, and television. He received 16 Tony nominations, winning for Pippin, House of Blue Leaves, and Guys and Doll…
- Behind the Scenes of Ray Donovan with Showrunner Writer DAVID HOLLANDER - Highlights
David Hollander, creator, showrunner, screenwriter, producer, and director, shares insights into his career, including his work on the Golden Globe-winning drama Ray Donovan. He discusses the emotional core of his writing and how music inf…
- In Memory of TONY WALTON · 1934-2022 (Part 1)
This episode honors the life and work of Tony Walton, an acclaimed director and production designer with numerous accolades including Tony Awards, an Oscar, and an Emmy. The interview, originally aired in 2019, reflects on his extensive ca…
- Showrunner DAVID HOLLANDER on Exploring Complex Family Relationships
David Hollander, creator of Ray Donovan, shares insights into his career in television and playwriting. He explains how music informs his storytelling and discusses his current projects, including the adaptation of American Gigolo.
- In Memory of TONY WALTON · 1934-2022 (Part 2)
This episode memorializes Tony Walton, an award-winning director and production designer known for his extensive work on Broadway, film, and television. The discussion touches upon his accolades, including Tony Awards, an Oscar, and an Emm…
- In Memory of TONY WALTON · 1934-2022 (Part 1)
This episode memorializes Tony Walton, an acclaimed director and production designer whose career spanned Broadway, opera, film, and television. He received 16 Tony nominations, won Oscars and Emmys, and was inducted into the Theatre Hall…
- All of the Marvels: A Journey to the Ends of the Biggest Story Ever Told w/ DOUGLAS WOLK - Highlights
Douglas Wolk explores the nuanced morality and potential for heroism and redemption within the Marvel universe, as detailed in his book 'All of the Marvels.' He touches on how these stories address shifting ideals and the possibility of cr…
- DOUGLAS WOLK - Eisner Award–winner & Author of NYTimes bestseller All of the Marvels
Douglas Wolk, author of the NYTimes bestseller All of the Marvels and Eisner Award-winner, appeared on The Creative Process podcast. He has written extensively about comic books, graphic novels, pop music, and technology.
- Academy Award-nominated Composer - CARTER BURWELL on Cinematic Storytelling
Academy Award-nominated composer Carter Burwell, known for his work with the Coen brothers and Spike Jonze, shares insights on cinematic storytelling. His career spans film soundtracks, computer science, and animation.
- Creating Iconic Scores - CARTER BURWELL On Carol, True Grit & Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri - Highlights
Academy Award nominated composer Carter Burwell discusses his unique approach to film scoring, focusing on identifying and adding missing dramatic elements to enhance cinematic narratives. His extensive credits include numerous films by th…
- Shared Histories: Voices of the Shinnecock Indian Nation - Highlights
This episode features voices from the Shinnecock Indian Nation, discussing interconnectedness and overcoming fear. It highlights the importance of cultural exchange and understanding between different nations.
- SHINNECOCK INDIAN NATION
This episode features interviews with Jeremy Dennis, Tohanash Tarrant, Standing Buffalo, and Denise Silva Dennis, discussing the Shinnecock Nation, a Native American group with a historical territory between Long Island and Connecticut, wh…
- Reality of Gun Violence in America - JP OUELLETTE & DYLAN MATLOCK on Mass starring Reed Birney, Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs & Martha Plimpton - Highlights
JP Ouellette and Dylan Matlock discuss the overlooked trauma experienced by families affected by gun violence, contrasting it with media soundbites. Ouellette hopes younger generations learn from current and past generations, sharing a per…
- JP OUELLETTE & DYLAN MATLOCK on Mass starring Reed Birney, Ann Dowd, Jason Isaacs & Martha Plimpton
JP Ouellette and Dylan Matlock, producers of the film Mass, discuss their work. Mass premiered at Sundance in 2021 and has received Oscar buzz for the 2022 Awards season.
- Fashion Theory: The Journal of Dress, Body & Culture with VALERIE STEELE - Director, Chief Curator of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology
Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator at The Museum at FIT, discusses her role in organizing exhibitions and founding Fashion Theory: The Journal of Dress, Body & Culture. She is recognized for combining scholarship with public commun…
- Navigating Global Challenges: JEFFREY D. SACHS on Sustainable Development - Highlights
Jeffrey D. Sachs, a distinguished professor and advisor, shares insights on sustainable development. His extensive experience includes roles at Columbia University, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and advisory positions f…
- JEFFREY D. SACHS - President, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network - Director, Center for Sustainable Development, Columbia University
Jeffrey D. Sachs emphasizes the critical role of education, particularly learning about sustainable development and global citizenship from elementary school through university, in empowering young people to address planetary challenges.
- US Poet Laureate ADA LIMÓN on Poetry & the Climate Crisis - Highlights
US Poet Laureate Ada Limón shares insights into writing poetry inspired by the climate crisis, emphasizing the need to avoid numbness and darkness. Her work includes multiple award-nominated books, and she hosts The Slowdown podcast.
- Behind the Lens: MARK SELIGER on 20 Years of Photographing Cultural Icons
Mark Seliger, formerly Rolling Stone's chief photographer for two decades, has had his work featured in major magazines and advertising campaigns. His photographs are held in permanent collections at prominent museums.
- U.S. Poet Laureate ADA LIMÓN: The Role of Poetry in Times of Reckoning
Ada Limón, the U.S. Poet Laureate and author of six poetry books, discusses poetry's significance during periods of societal reckoning. Her works include 'The Carrying' and the forthcoming 'The Hurting Kind'.
- A New Way to Wealth: The Power of Doing More With Less with BRUCE PIASECKI - Highlights
Bruce Piasecki, author and founder of AHC Group, Inc., shares his perspective on personal agency in shaping one's future and the concept of "doing more with less." He draws inspiration from Emerson and his work in sustainability and innova…
- BRUCE PIASECKI - NYT Bestselling Author of A New Way to Wealth - Founder, AHC Group
Bruce Piasecki, author of "A New Way to Wealth" and founder of AHC Group, discusses his work in social response capitalism, sustainability, innovation, and climate solutions. He also co-founded the Creative Force Foundation.
- JOHN MARCIARI - Morgan Library & Museum - Engelhard Curator & Head of Dept.of Drawings & Prints - Highlights
John Marciari, Curator and Head of the Department of Drawings and Prints at the Morgan Library & Museum, discusses the department's renowned collection spanning the 14th to 19th centuries. He highlights how studying artists' drawings offer…
- Plagues upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History - KYLE HARPER - Highlights
Kyle Harper's book, 'Plagues upon the Earth: Disease and the Course of Human History,' examines humanity's historical struggle with infectious diseases. He highlights the importance of global equity and sustainable development in improving…
- DIMITRIOS PANDERMALIS - President of the Acropolis Museum & Archeologist
Dimitrios Pandermalis, President of the Acropolis Museum and Professor Emeritus of Classical Archeology, has led excavations at Dion and developed innovative archeological programs. He has lectured internationally and authored numerous pub…