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The Collective Podcast

The Collective Podcast

Ash Thorp

The Collective Podcast brings you bi-weekly episodes of entertaining, informative, honest discussions with creative industry professionals from around the world. Created and hosted by designer/director Ash Thorp, he aims to explore the struggles of work/life balance and to share the experiences of influential creatives from all realms of media, including (but not limited to) designers, illustrators, visual effects artists, writers, painters, and programmers.
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The Collective Podcast - Ep. 223 - Isaac Taracks

Ep. 223 - Isaac Taracks

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02/17/20 • 203 min

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The Collective Podcast - Ep. 104 - Nate Simpson

Ep. 104 - Nate Simpson

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06/01/15 • 138 min

Nonplayer Comic creator Nate Simpson joins us this week to discuss how he got his start in the industry, modern entertainment and remix culture, and the concept of ‘finding your reef.’ This episode is (not actually) brought to you by Chipotle and our good friend Steven Spielbro. Nate’s upcoming signings and appearances: June 3, 4:00pm to 6:00pm @ Comics Dungeon (Seattle, WA) June 5, 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ Arcane Comics (Seattle, WA) June 7, 2:00pm - 4:00pm @ Destiny City Comics (Tacoma, WA) June 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm @ Third Eye Comics (Annapolis, MD) June 19 - June 21 @ HeroesCon (Charlotte, NC) GUEST LINKS: Nate’s DeviantArt: http://natesonofsimp.deviantart.com/ Nate’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/natesonofsimp Project Waldo: http://projectwaldo.blogspot.com/ Nonplayer Comic: http://nonplayercomic.com/ Nonplayer Store: http://nonplayer.storenvy.com/ Image Comics: https://imagecomics.com/ Uber Entertainment: http://www.uberent.com/ ------------------------------ Subscribe on iTunes: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/rss Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thecollectivepodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thecpodcast ------------------------------ SHOW NOTES: “It’s not a zero-sum game. The fact that someone else was successful, doesn’t mean that there’s less success to go around for everybody else. You just need to make your thing as well as you can make it.” -Nate Simpson The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.
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The Collective Podcast - Ep. 21 - Pablo Gonzalez

Ep. 21 - Pablo Gonzalez

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10/14/13 • 115 min

Pablo Gonzalez is a multi-talented director, motion designer, and compositor for film and game cinematics. His award-winning short films, For You, My People and Mike Inc., have screened at several film festivals around the world, including Annecy, Hiroshima, SXSW, Montreal, LA Shorts and the Vancouver Int'l Film Festival. Pablo was heading the Motion Graphics Department at Goldtooth Creative, a VFX and motion graphics studio based in Vancouver. He recently branched off and is now freelancing. He has animated and directed commercials, installations, and other video projects for a multitude of notable clients, like Warner Brothers, Electronic Arts, Capcom, and Ubisoft, just to name a few. In this podcast, we gather a more in-depth look into the elements that have contributed to Pablo's success, his personal outlook on the future direction of his career, and how he aims to get there. Pablo's work - http://pablogonzalez.ca ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe on iTunes: www.bit.ly/collectiveitunes Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecollectivepodcast Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/thecpodcast ---------------------------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES Vimeo: www.vimeo.com District 9: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1136608/ Image Engine: http://www.image-engine.com/ Ben Procter: http://www.benprocter.com/ Alive in Joburg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1hI8c8HzxU Anthony Jones Livestream: http://www.livestream.com/robotpencil Stefan Seigmeister TED Talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_the_power_of_time_off.html Buck: http://www.buck.tv Harvest: http://www.getharvest.com
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The Collective Podcast - Ep. 83 - Shawn Barber

Ep. 83 - Shawn Barber

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01/05/15 • 124 min

Prolific tattooist, teacher, and painter Shawn Barber joins us this week to share his thoughts on tattoos as an art form, his journey in the industry, and the roots of his work ethic and influences. This episode is brought to you by Lynda.com. Sign up for a 10-day free trial at www.lynda.com/tcp GUEST LINKS: Shawn's Website: http://sdbarber.com/ Shawn's FAQ: http://sdbarber.com/f-a-q-new-old/ Shawn's Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawndbarber Shawn's Instagram: http://instagram.com/shawndbarber/ Memoir Tattoo: http://www.memoirtattoo.com/ ------------------------------ Subscribe on iTunes: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/rss Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thecollectivepodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thecpodcast ------------------------------ SHOW NOTES: Shige: http://www.yellowblaze.net/shige-full-body.html Jiro Dreams of Sushi: http://amzn.to/1B82X4a Kim Saigh: http://kimsaigh.com/ The Art Spirit: http://amzn.to/1zJoigw My Adventures as an Illustrator: http://amzn.to/1xDI3Yq Massive Black: http://massiveblack.com Ken Block: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Block Eat That Frog!: http://amzn.to/1i4yZXZ Reddit Documentaries: http://www.reddit.com/r/Documentaries/ Suggested Donation Podcast: http://www.suggesteddonationpodcast.com/ Marwencol: http://www.marwencol.com/ Henry Darger: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Darger Juxtapoz: http://juxtapoz.com/ “Nobody's going to hand you anything. We live in a world where you can literally do anything you want to do.” -Shawn Barber The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.
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The Collective Podcast - Ep. 143 - Justin Fields

Ep. 143 - Justin Fields

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12/19/16 • 92 min

Concept artist and illustrator Justin "Goby" Fields joins us this week to discuss the humble beginnings of his career, the profound effect his friends and family have had on his success, and how some of his earliest influences have shaped his work and personality over the years. GUEST LINKS: Justin’s Website: http://www.justinfields.com/ Ironklad Studios: http://www.ironkladstudios.com/ Ironklad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironkladstudios/ ------------------------------ The Collective Newsletter: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/newsletter Subscribe on iTunes: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/rss Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thecollectivepodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thecpodcast ------------------------------ SHOW NOTES: The Force Awakens: http://amzn.to/2h2iCkn Midway Games: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midway_Games Gnomon: https://www.gnomon.edu/ Image Comics: https://imagecomics.com/ Battle Chasers: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1548028600/battle-chasers-nightwar TaleSpin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TaleSpin Dungeons & Dragons: http://dnd.wizards.com/ 10,000 Hours Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tenthousandhours/ Neville Page: http://www.nevillepage.com/ “Your work has to show passion, and if it doesn’t you’re just gonna have to get in line with everybody else.” -Justin “Goby” Fields The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.
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The Collective Podcast - Ep. 85 - Johnny Hardstaff

Ep. 85 - Johnny Hardstaff

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01/19/15 • 91 min

Award-winning director Johnny Hardstaff, the mastermind behind the Prometheus viral spot DAVID, joins us this week to tell us about all of the twists and turns he’s faced in his career, what it’s like working closely with Ridley Scott, and the profound influence commercials are capable of having. Johnny also shares many of his opinions on some of his favorite films, what artists and pieces have influenced him, and some thoughts about where the future might take him, including some exciting rumors about directing Blade Runner 2! This episode is brought to you by Lynda.com. Sign up for a 10-day free trial at www.lynda.com/tcp GUEST LINKS: Johnny’s Website: http://www.johnnyhardstaff.com/ Johnny’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnnyhardstaff RSA Films: http://www.rsafilms.com/ The Counselor Viral: https://vimeo.com/77599597 Prometheus DAVID Viral: https://vimeo.com/62339563 Radiohead Music Video: https://vimeo.com/37371312 ------------------------------ Subscribe on iTunes: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/rss Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thecollectivepodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thecpodcast ------------------------------ SHOW NOTES: Johnny’s Sketchbooks: http://www.johnnyhardstaff.com/index.php?menu=yes&section=sketchbooks Shige: http://www.yellowblaze.net/shige-full-body.html Blade Runner 2 Rumors: http://www.filmdivider.com/6896/what-we-know-about-the-blade-runner-sequel-so-far/ Ridley Scott’s Chanel No5 Ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVwvmozG6-A Alien: http://amzn.to/14KoJ1w Nightcrawler: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2872718/ Hayao Miyazaki: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0594503/ Come and See: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091251/ Syd Mead: http://sydmead.com/v/12/ “It doesn’t matter if you work in graphic design, or advertising, or movies, or whatever – they’re all so interlinked now and the opportunities within all of them are remarkable. You can make a 30-second vision if you want and there is nothing to stop you, except your own selection process. What are you going to do? Are you going to do that? Or are you just going to make some sort of rubbish? And ironically, you get paid the same for either.” -Johnny Hardstaff The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.
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The Collective Podcast - Ep. 58 - Thomas Scholes

Ep. 58 - Thomas Scholes

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07/07/14 • 141 min

Seattle-based creative powerhouse Thomas Scholes joins us this week to share his experiences as a concept designer, illustrator, and painter. We cover a ton of topics, including the emotional capacity of video games, how often accidents sometimes result in your best work, and the importance of physical & mental health in our line of work. This episode is brought to you by our very first sponsor, Basecamp - an incredibly powerful project-management tool perfect for creative professionals. Sign up for a 60-day free trial at www.basecamp.com today! Thomas’s Website: http://www.artofscholes.com/ Thomas’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThomasScholes Thomas’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thomas.scholes ------------------------------ Subscribe on iTunes: http://www.bit.ly/collectiveitunes Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thecollectivepodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thecpodcast ------------------------------ SHOW NOTES: Ready Player One: http://amzn.to/1iPA6f3 Proust Was a Neuroscientist: http://amzn.to/1lu7l28 Papers, Please: http://store.steampowered.com/app/239030/ Halo GIFs: http://io9.com/concept-artist-thomas-scholes-has-made-gifs-that-show-h-1579328774 Star Wars: The Blueprints: http://amzn.to/1o0uTxg Another World: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_World_(video_game) Alla Prima II: http://www.richardschmid.com/Alla-Prima-II-By-Richard-Schmid-p/skuap.htm My Adventures as an Illustrator: http://amzn.to/1mavgYF Work Rave: http://www.workrave.org/ The Pixar Story: http://www.amzn.to/1cDPKae Creativity, Inc: http://amzn.to/1qTySPX “Intelligence is learning something new every day; wisdom is letting something go every day.” Big thanks to Pilotpriest for providing us with our new official intro/outro music! Intro: http://pilotpriest.bandcamp.com/track/bonus-track-switchblade Outro: http://pilotpriest.bandcamp.com/album/drunk-dial-single
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The Collective Podcast - Ep. 25 - Robert Simons

Ep. 25 - Robert Simons

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11/11/13 • 96 min

In this episode with Robert Simons, we have an in-depth conversation about his personal journey. He discusses the source of his muse and how he has managed to turn some internal struggles in life into something amazing. We also talk about his work on Ender's Game and his recent success on his Kickstarter project, "Momentum". Having the opportunity to have worked with Robert on Ender's Game, I saw first hand how passionate, positive, and driven he is to continually succeed. Watch out world, there is more monumental work headed your way from this talented soul. Robert's Work - http://www.robertdraws.com Momentum Kickstarter - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/g-b/momentum-short-film-set-in-the-year-2043 ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe on iTunes: www.bit.ly/collectiveitunes Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecollectivepodcast Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/thecpodcast ---------------------------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES: Dyslexia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyslexia View through someone with Dyslexia: http://gizmodo.com/this-book-shows-you-what-its-like-to-have-dyslexia-1460841185 Art Center College of Design: http://www.artcenter.edu/accd/index.jsp Ben Procter: http://www.benprocter.com/ Robert’s Work on Ender’s Game: http://www.robertdraws.com/enders-game/ Ender’s Game: Inside the World of an Epic Adventure: http://amzn.com/1608872777 Running Man / Neo Tokyo: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0185481/ Steve Jobs’ Stanford Speech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R-jKKp3NA TED Talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/russell_foster_why_do_we_sleep.html Follow Robert on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.simons.967
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The Collective Podcast - Ep. 13 - Allan McKay

Ep. 13 - Allan McKay

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08/12/13 • 134 min

Allan McKay originated from Australia and is a phenomenal talent with over 18 years of experience in the VFX industry. He brings a great level of understanding on how to maintain a flow of creativity and productivity. Allan elaborates on his particular path, and how he deals with the madness of balancing life, health, and work. He mentions his experience on films, such as Looper, Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon, Flight, and 2012. Allan is a prime example of how important it is to be dynamic and positive within this industry. At the end of the day, it's who you are as a person and the convictions that you hold, which can make or break you and your career. Allan's Work - www.allanmckay.com ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe on iTunes: www.bit.ly/collectiveitunes Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecollectivepodcast Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/thecpodcast ---------------------------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES: Allan’s Freelance Talk: https://vimeo.com/68914533 Manage Your Day-to-Day: http://amzn.com/1477800670 TaskRabbit: https://www.taskrabbit.com/ RescueTime: https://www.rescuetime.com/ Boomerang for Gmail: http://www.boomeranggmail.com/ Harvest: http://www.getharvest.com/ Swizzle: https://www.theswizzle.com/ Mailstrom: https://mailstrom.co/ The 4-Hour Chef: http://amzn.com/0547884591 The War of Art: http://amzn.com/1936891026 The Secret: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0846789/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3 Stefan Seigmeister TED Talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_the_power_of_time_off.html
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The Collective Podcast - Ep. 248 - Craig Mullins

Ep. 248 - Craig Mullins

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09/05/23 • 144 min

The Legendary Craig Mullins joins Ash Thorp for a mind-bending episode that will stay with you long after you finish it! From deep dives into the mind of a creative to the state of humanity, the red-haired girl from Frozen, walking past elephants and so much more, you don't want to miss this one.
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How many episodes does The Collective Podcast have?

The Collective Podcast currently has 255 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Podcasts and Arts.

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The episode title 'Ep. 229 - Aaron Brimhall' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on The Collective Podcast is 117 minutes.

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Episodes of The Collective Podcast are typically released every 13 days, 15 hours.

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The first episode of The Collective Podcast was released on Jun 18, 2013.

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