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The Creative Boom Podcast

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The Creative Boom Podcast is a weekly interview show for designers, illustrators, animators, and creative professionals. Host Katy Cowan talks to artists, entrepreneurs and creative thinkers about the realities of building a creative career – confidence, burnout, money, failure, reinvention, and imposter syndrome – in honest, warm conversations that don't dress anything up.

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Latest Episodes

essie McGuire returns for The Spark, where things get a little looser and a lot more revealing.

She shares what she's tired of seeing in the creative world right now, including the obsession with speed and the pressure to react instantly to everyth... more

What if design isn't neutral at all? In this episode, Katy sits down with Jessie McGuire, partner at New York design studio Thought Matter, to explore the real power of creativity and why it comes with responsibility.

Jessie shares her 10-year stor... more

n this week's Spark, Adam J. Kurtz gets refreshingly honest about creativity, identity, and letting go of perfection.

From why "good enough" is often more than enough, to the surprising power of putting on a pair of socks, Adam shares the small shi... more

In this week's episode, Katy sits down with artist, author and beautifully honest human Adam J. Kurtz to talk about what happens when you reach the thing you thought you wanted… and realise it's not the whole story.

Dialling in from Hawaii, Adam sh... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Kurtz
Artist, author, and designer
Adam JK / SmallKindGift
Episode: From New York to 'Now What?': Starting Over on Your Own Terms, with Adam J. Kurtz
Aporva Baxi
Co-founder of DixonBaxi, branding agency
DixonBaxi
Episode: Why Taste Matters More Than Ever in the Age of AI, with Aporva Baxi
Nicki Sprinz
Guest from Us2, discussed creative process and industry perspectives
Us2
Episode: The Spark: Nicki Sprinz on Tilda Swinton, Imaginary Albums and the Death of 'Follow Your Passion'
Chris Wilson
Glasgow-based designer and owner of Stckmn, a one-man creative studio.
Stckmn
Episode: From Trauma to Triumph with Chris Wilson: Creativity, Resilience & the Courage to Keep Going
Joy Nazzari
Creative professional at DNCO and passionate about art and design
DNCO
Episode: The Spark: Joy Nazzari on Fish and Chips, Street Art Dreams and Friday Studio Nostalgia
Pum Le Feuille
A formidable woman, absolutely incredible, she did some amazing campaigns for Hong Kong Ballet.
Design Army
Episode: The Spark: Matt Baxter on Mistakes, Motörhead and the Magic of Play-Doh
Pum Lefebure
Co-founder and Creative Director of Design Army
Design Army
Episode: The Spark: Pum Lefebure on Rituals, Awkward Beauty and a Unicorn-mermaid Imagination
Jeff Staple
Designer behind Nike's Pigeon Dunk, streetwear icon, and brand whisperer
Staple Design
Episode: Jeff Staple on Near-Death Moments, Big Risks and One Sneaker That Changed Everything
Zoë Thompson
Founder of Sweet Thang, a zine for black creatives around the world
Sweet Thang
Episode: Zoë Thompson on the Power of Zines and Keeping Print Alive

Host

Katy Cowan
Host of The Creative Boom Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 311 ratings
  • Always on the money

    A design podcast with a journalist in the interview seat - which means insightful questions and some great bean spilling. Always worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jamie Bass
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • One of the best design podcast

    The kind of insights that you only get here.

    Clever people, great interviews… You feel really less alone when you ear superstars graphic designers journeys, how they manage get through failure and how they manage their business.

    Katy really knows her stuff and her podcast is like the creativeboom website : a great refuge and ressource for designers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doc Noki
    Francea month ago
  • A must listen for any creative

    Such a great podcast! A broad range of subjects are covered and a wide range of voices as well. All delivered as a genuine conversation with the amazing host Katy. Brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimbobbylimbo
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Creative podcast that doesn’t take itself to seriously

    Amazing insights with great guests from around the globe. Katy does a brilliant job of keeping things light hearted in a world of seriousness. Open and honest conversations from leaders in the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan John Muir
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Far the best podcast for genuine content about the design industry

    This podcast and the articles on the Creative Boom website have helped me so much over the years. It’s genuine, on point and informative without trying too hard with no big egos trying to sell themselves. It has helped me this year in particular as it has possibly been the most difficult in my 15 years as a freelancer. I genuinely think without this podcast I would have thrown my computer out the window and given it all up! Listening to talented/successful people in the creative industries, alon... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Dickedoverson
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful questions and great guest chemistry make it a must-listen for designers.
Heavy on practical takeaways and real-world studio wisdom.
Accessible, warm, and insightful—always a valuable listen for creatives.
A refreshing mix of established names and rising talents with genuine storytelling.
Honest conversations about the real stuff—burnout, money, and mindset.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#27
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#10
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#38
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#164
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#61
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#84
Italy/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Spark: Adam J. Kurtz on Getting a Dog, Wearing Socks and Letting Go of Cool
Q: If you could steal one skill from another creative discipline overnight, what would it be?
He would love to draw more naturally; despite his design background, he admires true illustrators who can effortlessly produce great work, and he wishes he practiced illustration more.
The Spark: Adam J. Kurtz on Getting a Dog, Wearing Socks and Letting Go of Cool
Q: With that in mind, what's your most controversial creative opinion?
Adam argues that perfection is overrated and that it's often better to get something down on paper and move forward; the process should prioritize honesty and directness over meticulous polish.
The Spark: Chris Wilson on Confidence, Chaos and Keeping Your Creativity Alive
Q: When I need to get myself in a different headspace, I have a few go-to music tracks, which now have loved my brain into a new mode. What do you do as a leader to manage your energy?
Music is a big part of my life, whether that be growing up and stuff like that. So track wise, I listen to a lot of metal, rock metal, but I'm open to a bit of everything, really.
The Spark: Joy Nazzari on Fish and Chips, Street Art Dreams and Friday Studio Nostalgia
Q: When did you last feel completely out of your depth and what happened next?
When we won the London Overground Naming Tender, we all thought, whoa, and actually it was a simultaneous mix of excitement and fear.
The Spark: Joy Nazzari on Fish and Chips, Street Art Dreams and Friday Studio Nostalgia
Q: What practice, artifact or technique, which is now extinct, would you bring back?
I would love to see us just generally making physical mockups again.

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Engaging listeners through authentic storytelling, this podcast invites creatives from various fields to share their personal and professional journeys, exploring the emotional and practical aspects of their careers. The conversations delve into challenges such as confidence, burnout, and the pursuit of work-life balance, while also celebrating the joys and rewards of creative endeavors. The blend of humor and honesty, coupled with a diverse range of guests—including designers, illustrators, and marketers—offers insights that resonate deeply with those navigating the creative landscape. Unique in its approach, the podcast not only highlights well-known figures but also elevates emerging voices in the creative community, making it an essenti... more

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2. Aporva Baxi
3. Nicki Sprinz
4. Chris Wilson
5. Joy Nazzari
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7. Pum Lefebure
8. Jeff Staple

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