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The Creative Condition podcast

Ben Tallon
Creativity
Mental Health
Anxiety
Social Media
Illustration
Education
Coaching
Community Engagement
Storytelling
Branding
Art
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Marketing
Community
Personal Development
Collaboration
Design
Parenting
Creative Self-Efficacy
Mentorship

Welcome to 'The Creative Condition' podcast: a show to help you thrive in creative industry careers, tell your greatest story, and lead a fulfilling life on your terms. Creativity coach, illustrator, and author Ben Tallon and his many guests help you navigate an increasingly automated world with human creativity.

Featuring exclusive interviews with experts and thought leaders, including illustrat... more

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Being together in a room with those who share your passion is one of the most energising things a human being can do. But we routinely overlook it, scroll, message from afar, to the detriment of our enthusiasm and imagination.

I reflect on this elec... more

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From the moment someone tells us to colour inside the lines, daring is essential to remain truly creative. In a hyper-speed, hyper-convenient world, daring is a daily task from the moment our feet hit the floor. So, who better to draft in to tell us ... more

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Drawing upon my work as a creativity coach, here are the most common mistakes made by my clients and perhaps more than anyone else, me!

Please consider subscribing, reviewing, or rating the podcast, and tell a friend to help me elevate creativity th... more

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Dr Keith Sawyer spent a lot of time inside the world's leading art and design schools. He's a scientist studying creativity. His book Learning to See is a game changer. We talk on episode 313 of The Creative Condition podcast.

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Recent Guests

Greg Bunbury
Designer
Linked to The Big Draw Making Your Mark panel
Episode: Ep 316: Your people. Together. In a Room. Reflecting on collective energy and its importance for creative flow.
Joey Yu
Illustrator
Participated in panel at Making Your Mark
Episode: Ep 316: Your people. Together. In a Room. Reflecting on collective energy and its importance for creative flow.
Dr. Keith Sawyer
Professor and creativity researcher, author of Learning to See
Savannah College of Art and Design / MIT Press
Episode: Ep 313: What we can learn from the world's leading art and design schools with Dr Keith Sawyer
Gordon Reid
Middle Boop founder
Middle Boop
Episode: Ep 311: Mid-life, change and course correction with Middle Boop Founder Gordon Reid
Archana Srivastava
Artist and historian based in Mumbai, India
Independent artist and historian
Episode: Ep 309: Why art can start revolutions and make the deepest impact with Archana Srivastava
Justin Wong
President of AIGA New York
AIGA New York
Episode: Ep 307: AIGA NY President Justin Wong on community, creativity and how organisations can support today's creative industry
Deyson Ortiz
Confidence coach focusing on on-camera presence and storytelling
Independent coach
Episode: Ep 305: Confidence in Your Story with Deyson Ortiz
Kendra Valentine
Story strategist and author of How To Pitch Almost Anything, Three Steps to Explain What You Do Fast
Independent consultant/author
Episode: Ep 303: Story Strategist Kendra Valentine on How To Tell Your Best Story
Thomas Kurppa
Co-founder of Kurppa Hosk
Kurppa Hosk
Episode: Ep 302: Thomas Kurppa on how creativity unites 200 people in one agency, Kurppa Hosk

Host

Ben Tallon
Host of The Creative Condition podcast; creativity coach, founder, author and illustrator

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Brilliant Podcast

    Genuinely love listening to the podcasts. I always take something from them đź«¶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    noshyb
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Supportive, helpful and inspiring.

    I have been at a point of change in my art career and Ben’s words have been a blessing. It feels like a sympathetic chat with an artist friend. Ben’s shorter podcasting feel like he is voicing what I have been thinking about! Great, thoughtful and brave!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D.Read_
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great podcast please no annoying background music

    Love it and very helpful and insightful just not a fan of continuous background music which I find distracting. Just my personal opinion of course others may enjoy the music.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    @Northern
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Harry at IllustrationX

    Thank you Ben for bring studios of great creatives to our headphones/speakers. So alive and relevant for practitioners, both established and new.

    John Heagerty is such a great listen along with every one else

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HarryL-S
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A must listen for creative people

    Ben’s irresistible passion for creativity is consistently inspiring. His natural, inquisitive interview style draws you deeper into flowing conversations that always leave me feeling energised and full of new ideas.

    I never really found space in my routine for podcasts, but this one changed that.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben Clark Design
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some feedback calls out preference for minimal background music for focus.
Audience notes strong resonance with design-focused topics and storytelling.
Guests are described as engaging and informative, with actionable insights for creatives.
The show is valued for its honest, down-to-earth conversations and supportive vibe.
Listeners praise the host's warmth and curiosity, calling episodes inspiring and practical.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#108
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#148
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#216
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#39
Philippines/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#52
Netherlands/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#83
Norway/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 311: Mid-life, change and course correction with Middle Boop Founder Gordon Reid
Q: How did parenthood and midlife influence your career decisions and creative routine?
Parenthood created constraints that forced me to prioritize efficiency and meaningful work. It also pushed me toward projects that could fit around family life, while the midlife period brought a desire for replenished curiosity and a push to rekindle the passion for creating by focusing on personally rewarding, lower-overhead projects.
Ep 311: Mid-life, change and course correction with Middle Boop Founder Gordon Reid
Q: What prompted your shift from advertising-heavy work to branding for startups and more strategic projects?
A combination of wanting to escape the grind of advertising, the realization that my strengths lay in strategy and people skills, and the opportunity that came from speaking the language of marketers rather than just talking about design details.
Ep 303: Story Strategist Kendra Valentine on How To Tell Your Best Story
Q: How quickly do transformations happen when people adopt your storytelling framework?
Transformations can be surprisingly fast; in one example, someone updated their approach after a short talk and immediately clarified how to explain their multi-role job, showing alignment between storytelling and practical job descriptions.
Ep 303: Story Strategist Kendra Valentine on How To Tell Your Best Story
Q: Would you be kind enough to tell us a little more about how you determine pitching?
Pitching is not about sales tactics; it's about communicating value. It encompasses any moment you convey what you do—from headlines to website copy to this talk—so the focus is on clarity and impact rather than traditional sales techniques.
Ep 291: Evolving a Creative Industry Career with Dirty Freud
Q: Do you think diversification is necessary, or can you specialize and still thrive?
Diversification can be beneficial, especially if you have a strong, human-driven story and core competencies; specialization can work if you have a unique angle and connections.

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A thoughtful, design- and creativity-forward show that explores how people turn ideas into meaningful work in a world shaped by automation. Across episodes, discussions weave personal growth, storytelling, leadership, and practical coaching with interviews from designers, authors, branding leaders, and artists. The host often centers mindset, resilience, and human-centered approaches to creativity, while weaving in practical tactics for presenting ideas, building confidence, and sustaining creative practice. Notable strengths include a warm, curious interviewing style, a diverse range of guests from design to culture, and clear emphasis on mental well-being, community, and ethical use of AI in creative work.

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Recent guests on The Creative Condition podcast include:

1. Greg Bunbury
2. Joey Yu
3. Dr. Keith Sawyer
4. Gordon Reid
5. Archana Srivastava
6. Justin Wong
7. Deyson Ortiz
8. Kendra Valentine

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