Getting Work To Work

What are the curiosities and interests you are hiding from the world? What would happen if you brought them to life in your work? For today's guest, his love for monsters, comic books, pop culture, and pro wrestling found its way into his work after a chance encounter with a Frankenstein Pop! Funko. Now, Boris is everywhere, and it's awesome. Kyle Van Cleave of Deadbolt Design is a designer and illustrator who brings an attitude of fun and uniqueness to everything he does. In this conversation, Kyle

I've learned a thing or two producing this show and others over the years. But one issue that trips us up at one point or another: the pressure to consistently make the best episode possible. Yes, it's a form of perfectionism, but it's also the fear that if an episode has flaws, people won't listen, and eventually, they'll leave. Some episodes flow freely from idea to finished product, while others are a struggle. There's a lot of advice on what to do in these moments: Amateurs wait for inspiration,

Today's guest is curious about everything and often asks, "Why is that, that way?" Throughout his career as a scientist and chemist, Christopher Reddy has found a way to channel his curiosity into action as he studies marine pollution. In this conversation, Chris explains how science actually works over long stretches of time and the role uncertainty plays in the work. We talk about how Star Trek and Carl Sagan's work inspired his scientific career, effective tools for science communication, the

I love art and creativity. There's something magical about taking an idea buried deep in your mind and transforming it into a creative artifact—a movie, song, website, logo, or photo. You get the idea. On top of that, I love technology. Isn't it amazing how much access we have to mind-blowing tools that make our jobs easier? I'm far from an early adopter of new tech toys, but I love how I can broaden my creative vision a little further into the future every year. But I haven't always been this way