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The Creative Boom Podcast

Real talk for creatives – without the corporate fluff. Every week, host Katy Cowan sits down with designers, illustrators, animators, entrepreneurs and creative thinkers for the kind of honest, warm, slightly unpredictable conversations that remind you why you got into this in the first place. We go to the real places – confidence, burnout, reinvention, money, failure, imposter syndrome – and we don"t dress them up. But we also laugh a lot. And occasionally reference the "90s more than is strictly

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154. The Spark: Sam Gilbey on Pop Culture, Practice &...

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2025/05/28

In this bonus episode, The Spark, we welcome back Sam Gilbey, the pop culture illustrator whose work brings our favourite films to life, for a lighter, more personal chat. After Monday's nostalgic deep dive into his creative journey, Sam returns to answer some of our signature questions, offering a glimpse of the person behind the prints.From his controversial view on talent (spoiler: he's not sure it exists) to why OK Computer still hits after all these years, Sam talks about creativity with

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00:58:57

153. From Storms to Success: Playing the Long Game,...

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2025/05/25

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Sam Gilbey – a celebrated illustrator known for his detailed, painted portraits of cult movie characters, iconic pop culture figures, and, more recently, football heroes.In a lively and nostalgic conversation, Sam and host Katy Cowan explore what it means to survive and thrive as a creative today — through economic downturns, industry disruption, and the ever-looming rise of AI. From early web design adventures and building Weetabix’s first website,

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00:17:34

152. The Spark: Gnome Taylor on Socks, Soft Skills...

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2025/05/21

In this bonus episode, The Spark, we welcome back Gnome Taylor, senior creative at Grey London, for a lighter, more personal chat. After Monday's powerful conversation on resilience, Gnome returns to answer some of our signature questions—giving us a glimpse of the person behind the job title. From why kindness is the best lesson she's learned in her career, to the odd comfort she gets from even numbers, Gnome shares stories with humour and heart. We talk about the ideas she's proud of (even

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00:46:02

151. Resilience, Chaos & Carving Your Own Path in...

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2025/05/18

This week, we chat with Gnome Taylor, senior creative at Grey London, about the resilience it takes to make it in the creative industries—especially when life starts out tough. Gnome shares her incredible journey from growing up in foster care to carving out a thriving career in advertising. With honesty and humour, she reflects on the chaos of her early years, the stereotypes she battled, and the pivotal moment that made her decide to change her life. From raising over £26,000 to attend the

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00:30:15

150. The Spark: Christine Smith on intuition,...

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we share a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration—and this season, we've switched things up.Each Spark now features a bonus conversation with our guest from earlier in the week. Today, we're once again joined by the award-winning creative director, Christine Smith, who returned for a little more fun—and a few unexpected surprises. Christine shared some brilliant insights on

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00:50:55

149. Becoming the Role Model You Never Had, with...

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2025/05/11

In this episode, Katy is joined by award-winning creative director Christine Smith to explore the topic of role models and their critical importance, particularly for women in the creative industries.Christine shares her personal journey of navigating a male-dominated field, describing how she spent her early career without any female figures to look up to. This gradual realisation shaped her mission to become the kind of role model she never had, especially for the next generation of

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00:19:02

148. The Spark: Kiser Barnes on kerning, nemeses and...

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2025/05/07

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration. And this season, we've switched things up. Each Spark now features a bonus conversation with our week's guest. Today, we're joined once again by Kiser Barnes, partner and CCO at Red Antler, who returns for some quick-fire fun. Kiser joined us on Monday to explore the intersection of creativity and technology, and why optimism

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00:50:59

147. Creativity in the Age of AI, with Kiser Barnes

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2025/05/04

What does creativity look like in a world increasingly shaped by technology and AI? In this episode, Katy Cowan speaks with Kiser Barnes, partner and chief creative officer at Red Antler, about the evolving relationship between technology and creativity. Together, they explore how AI presents both thrilling opportunities and existential challenges for the creative industry. Kiser emphasises the critical role of storytelling, optimism, and authenticity as we move into an increasingly AI-driven

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00:18:34

146. The Spark: Michael Johnson on party tricks,...

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2025/04/30

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration. And this season, we've switched things up.Now, each Spark features a bonus conversation with our week's guest. For this first revamped episode, we're joined by Michael Johnson, the founder of Johnson Banks, who returns to have some fun. Michael joined us on Monday to explore whether we're living through a phase where all design

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00:57:19

145. Design in the Age of Sameness, with Michael Johnson

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2025/04/27

Are we in a phase where all design looks the same? In this thought-provoking episode, host Katy Cowan is joined by Michael Johnson, the founder of Johnson Banks, to explore the creeping sameness in today’s visual landscape.From swirling animations to hyper-minimalist logos, we unpack why charities, fintechs, and universities now often look indistinguishable. Is it the influence of AI, digital platforms, or a case of designers chasing trends too quickly? Or is it the ongoing economic

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03:39:26

144. The Creative Boom Podcast Christmas Special 2024

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2024/12/19

'Twas the night before deadline, and all through the house, not a keyboard was silent, not even the mouse... Welcome to a very festive edition of The Creative Boom Podcast.As another year draws to a close, it's time to wrap up projects, reflect on your achievements, and embrace the magic of the holiday season. In this special episode, founding editor and podcast host Katy Cowan invites some favourite past guests to share their holiday plans, personal traditions, and playful answers to

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01:02:44

143. Shaping design and culture at The New York...

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2024/12/16

In this final episode of the season for The Creative Boom Podcast, host Katy Cowan is joined by the inspiring Jessi Brattengeier, Creative Director at The New York Times. This engaging conversation takes a closer look at the world of design, storytelling, and the culture behind one of the world's most iconic publications.Jessi shares what it's like to shape and innovate within the established identity of The New York Times. From the annual State of the Times event to internal branding

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00:11:16

142. The Spark: Joseph Parsons, networking tips, and...

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2024/12/12

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered!This week, we welcomed Joseph Parsons to the podcast. By day, Joseph is a freelance graphic designer, and by night, he takes to the stage as a stand-up comedian. His dual career path sparked a

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01:07:13

141. Re-designing Life: From graphic designer to...

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2024/12/09

This week on The Creative Boom Podcast, our host Katy Cowan welcomes Joseph Parsons, a graphic designer by day and stand-up comedian by night. In this lively and candid conversation, they explore Joseph's unconventional journey from the structured design world to the unpredictable comedy stage.Joseph opens up about how his dual careers have shaped his creative path, shedding light on the challenges of juggling freelance graphic design with the demands of stand-up. They discuss the resilience

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00:09:23

140. The Spark: Christopher Doyle, how life works,...

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2024/12/05

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered!This week on the podcast, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting Christopher Doyle, who brightened up the winter gloom with his Aussie warmth and charm. He opened up about something we don't talk about

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01:11:59

139. Unpacking 'The Great Unknown' in a competitive...

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2024/12/02

This week, The Creative Boom Podcast brings a ray of sunshine with Christopher Doyle, the award-winning founder and creative director of Christopher Doyle & Co., based in Sydney, Australia. Over nearly two decades, Christopher has built an impressive career filled with accolades, global talks, and a reputation for bringing a candid and refreshing perspective to the creative industry.In this episode, Christopher shares his reflections on what he calls "The Great Unknown", an honest

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00:11:18

138. The Spark: Barrington Reeves, going freelance...

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2024/11/28

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered!This week, we were joined by Barrington Reeves, founder and creative director at Too Gallus, a Glasgow-based studio shaking up the traditional agency model. We looked into the evolving landscape of

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01:04:21

137. Breaking the mould and the democratisation of...

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2024/11/25

In this week's episode, we explore what it takes to shake up the traditional agency model with Barrington Reeves, founder and creative director of Too Gallus, a Glasgow-based studio that's rewriting the rules of the creative industry. Barrington has carved out a niche by building a lean, culture-driven studio that thrives in an increasingly fast-paced sector. Through our conversation, he shares how Too Gallus has embraced the disruption of traditional agency structures, demonstrating that

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00:11:34

136. The Spark: Khyati Trehan, forever video games...

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2024/11/21

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered! This week, host Katy Cowan sat down with Khyati Trehan, a designer and 3D visual artist currently based at Google Creative Lab in New York. Khyati shared a glimpse into one of the most innovative

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00:58:20

135. Creativity without limits: Finding balance and...

The Creative Boom Podcast ·

2024/11/18

In this episode, host Katy Cowan welcomes Khyati Trehan, a designer and 3D visual artist at Google Creative Lab in New York, to share a glimpse into one of the most innovative spaces in the design world.Known for her unique balance of intense creative work and personal projects, Khyati shares the intricacies of her role at Google, a place synonymous with cutting-edge technology and endless experimentation. While she can't disclose everything, Khyati's stories provide an inspiring look at what

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