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Have you ever wondered what secrets drive the most profound, successful, famous, and unique creatives?

Then the Creative Slash podcast is for you. We dig deep to discover the high-leverage concepts, philosophies, tools, weird obsessions, and quiet daily routines that fuel their success—the stuff that rarely gets talked about publicly.

You'll get an inside look at what really drives the world's ... more

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In this episode, we sit down with legendary illustrator Orlando Arocena (Mexifunk) to talk about building a creative career by leaning into the things other people run away from. 

While most designers saw Adobe Illustrator as limiting for hyper-real... more

We spent the week talking with designers, illustrators, educators, and other creative professionals from across the country about why they keep coming back year after year, what makes Creative South different, and whether creative conferences are act... more

In this episode, we sit down with Trust Design, a two-person studio run by Hannah Smith and Jesse MacKenzie, to talk about how they’ve built a reputation for delivering big-agency-level work—without becoming a big agency.

They share how they stumble... more

At some point in your creative career, the stakes shift.

We go from just making stuff… to overthinking. Obsessing. Optimizing. And it sucks the the fun out of the entire thing.

In this episode, we talk with illustrator and designer Mikey Burton abo... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Smith
Co-founder of Trust Design Shop
Trust Design Shop
Episode: Ep. 036 – Trust Design – Punching Above Your Weight as a Two-Person Studio
Jesse MacKenzie
Co-founder of Trust Design Shop
Trust Design Shop
Episode: Ep. 036 – Trust Design – Punching Above Your Weight as a Two-Person Studio
Mikey Burton
Legendary design-focused illustrator and printing enthusiast
Independent designer / printing enthusiast
Episode: Ep. 035 – Mikey Burton – Staying Human in an Over-Optimized Creative Industry
Jeff LoPilato
Brand designer focused on sustainability; founder of Planet People Studio
Planet People Studio
Episode: Ep. 034 – Jeff LoPilato – Values, Sustainability & Building a Creative Career That Actually Means Something
Tyler Pate
Master of vector illustration and collaborator with major brands
Independent designer / Illustrator
Episode: Ep. 033 – Tyler Pate – The Hidden System Behind Consistent Creative Growth
Shea O'Connor
Illustrator and designer with a vintage, Hollywood-glam aesthetic; certified landscape designer
Designed by Shea
Episode: Ep. 032 – Shea O’Connor – One for Me, One for Them (Balancing Personal Work, Clients & Creative Growth)
Robert Gennaret III
Illustrator known as Rob Zilla; sports illustrator
Independent illustrator; worked with major sports teams
Episode: Ep. 031 – Rob Zilla – Sports, Systems & Making Your Own Luck in Creative Work
Chris Lee
Designer/Illustrator, The Beast is Back
The Beast is Back
Episode: Ep. 030 – Chris Lee – Toys, Taste & Building a Creative Career Without Chasing Clients
Thomas Marnin
Designer, co-founder of MarninSayor
MarninSayor
Episode: Ep. 029 – Thomas Marnin (MarninSayor) – Toy Design, Donut Cats & The Magic of Their Pike Place Shop

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Brad Woodard
Host of Creative Slash podcast, co-host
Dustin Lee
Co-host of Creative Slash

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
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    Before I’ve even listened I know this is going to be a great podcast. Two industry legends and two of the nicest, and two of my favourite fellas, who have a wealth of design experience to talk about! Subscribed and added to my “must listen” list - good luck chaps!!

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    Dave Clayton UK
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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Shows deep design nerdiness with practical, real-world advice.
Guests are widely varied but stay rooted in craft and entrepreneurship.
The hosts feel friendly, honest, and well-versed in design culture.

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Apple Podcasts
#119
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#13
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#36
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#128
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#45
Austria/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#59
Brazil/Arts/Design

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Ep. 036 – Trust Design – Punching Above Your Weight as a Two-Person Studio
Q: What is your secret to presenting work in a way that feels substantial for clients?
They emphasize deep research, custom briefs, and high-fidelity mockups that help clients visualize the brand strategy and see how it could live in real life, making the work feel like in-house capabilities rather than outsourced templates.
Ep. 025 – Nathan Yoder – Choosing Craft in a Rushed World
Q: What was maybe your biggest revelation after talking to a lot of people about AI?
Most guests seem to share sentiments of concern about AI, with a shift from outright rejection to nuanced integration into their creative processes.
Ep. 025 – Nathan Yoder – Choosing Craft in a Rushed World
Q: Is there anything that you've believed over the past, I don't know, five, 10 years or less, and you've just totally changed your mind on?
Yoder reflects that it's important to not just react emotionally to popular narratives and instead take time to understand deeper issues.
Ep.020 - Dustin & Brad - The Holiday Guilt Trip, Burnout, and Learning to Let Go
Q: How do you balance that during the holidays?
It's important to recognize the seasons of work and to plan ahead to manage stress.
Ep.017 – Jason Carne – Funeral Homes, Metal Shows, and the Secrets of a 20 Year Career
Q: What do you love about metal? Why should I give it a shot?
Metal shows were an outlet for aggression and pent-up feelings; the live experience is crucial and should be felt rather than just listened to.

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The show centers on deep, practical conversations with top designers, illustrators, and brand creators who have built meaningful work and thriving studios. Episodes frequently explore craft, process, collaboration, pricing, and the realities of running small studios, with guests ranging from two-person boutique shops to established design studios. A standout throughline is the balance between artistic integrity and business viability, including topics like sustainability, AI's impact, licensing, and community-building. The hosts' candid, after-hours vibe and love for tactile, human-centered design create a sense of sharing actionable tips, personal stories, and durable strategies listeners can apply to their own creative careers.

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2. Jesse MacKenzie
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4. Jeff LoPilato
5. Tyler Pate
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7. Robert Gennaret III
8. Chris Lee

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