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The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society: Books, Film, Music, TV, Art, Writing, Creativity, Education, Environment, Th

Mia Funk
Creativity
Climate Change
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Social Media
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Jean-Michel Basquiat
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Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists and creative thinkers across the Arts and STEM. We discuss their life, work and artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize, leaders and public figures share real experiences and offer valuable insights. Notable guests and participating museums and organizations include: Academy of Mo... more

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Latest Episodes

“Lincoln Center is multiple stages. I think probably over three dozen stages across 16 acres. It is a vast canvas in and of itself. And then we have this beautiful plaza that leads to this beautiful campus, and that’s the visual I think that most peo... more

"I really do believe that the arts are critical to how we move forward together, and live performance in particular, I think, is a way of us practicing how to move across our ideological boundaries and find one another and imagine these new worlds to... more

“We are in the middle of a labyrinth which suggests to us many fake corridors. What's the superpower of literature? Literature is like an antidote against propaganda. Propaganda explains the world easily in a two-dimensional way. Literature gives you... more

Today, we have a conversation about time, memory, and the bittersweet geography of human sorrow. Georgi Gospodinovis widely considered one of the most daring voices in contemporary European literature. His acclaimed novel, The Physics of Sorrow, won ... more

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Shanta Thake
Chief Artistic Officer at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Episode: Life and Art at LINCOLN CENTER: Chief Artistic Officer SHANTA THAKE on the Power of the Arts - Highlights
Georgi Gospodinov
Writer, novelist, often described as a daring voice in contemporary European literature
Bulgarian literature
Episode: Time, Memory & the Art of Translation with GEORGI GOSPODINOV & ANGELA RODEL
Angela Rodel
Linguist, musician, translator of Bulgarian literature into English
Translation, Bulgarian literature
Episode: Time, Memory & the Art of Translation with GEORGI GOSPODINOV & ANGELA RODEL
Miles Davis
Iconic jazz musician referenced in anecdotes about mentoring and influence
Music
Episode: What is the role of the artist? - Artists on Creativity, Improvisation & the Search for Meaning
Peter Weller
Actor-Director and Art Historian mentioned as guest
Film/Arts
Episode: What is the role of the artist? - Artists on Creativity, Improvisation & the Search for Meaning
Ida Susser
Anthropologist and author
Columbia University (as inferred from work), anthropologist and writer
Episode: The Yellow Vests & the Battle for Democracy with IDA SUSSER, Author, Anthropologist
Ignacio de Gregorio Nobilias
Author of The White Box and AI analyst referenced in the episode
Indicated in episode as AI analyst/author
Episode: Surviving the AI Hype Cycle Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Job) w/ NACHO DE GREGORIO - Highlights
Elsa Julien Lora
Co-author and editor; researcher focused on violence and carceral systems
Academic researcher, co-author of Harm and Punishment
Episode: Harm & Punishment: Incarcerated Writers on Violence & the US Prison w/ ELIZABETH HINTON & ELSA JULIEN LORA
Elizabeth Hinton
Historian and author studying carceral state and policy
Yale University (historian, author)
Episode: Harm & Punishment: Incarcerated Writers on Violence & the US Prison w/ ELIZABETH HINTON & ELSA JULIEN LORA

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Mia Funk
Host of The Creative Process

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 894 ratings
  • Insightful

    This podcast gives such a great insight into a variety of arts and the intersection between arts, politics, culture, and more. Everything is discussed in an understandable, interesting way, and the artists platformed are diverse and very intelligent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eliza Disbrow
    United States10 months ago
  • Original, Intelligent Conversations

    The range of topics is broad but all under the umbrella of creativity. The approach is from many disciplines, and can be theoretical and/or pragmatic. Truly interdisciplinary…. the totality of interviews reminds me of a Cultural Anthropology (as popularized by Clifford Geertz) term: “a thick description”. Furthermore, whether the interviewee is well or less known, all are well qualified in their particular speciality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjg_in_lalaland
    United Statesa year ago
  • An Essential Resource for Creativity & Connection

    The conversations on The Creative Process are beyond inspiring. I listen while walking, while folding laundry, and while I rock in the glider with my four-month-old son. I always feel better, more connected, and moved to create after listening. I don’t plan on missing an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CreativeSpark22
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring, Thoughtful, A Must-Listen for Creative Minds

    I love these podcasts. They’re a fascinating blend of arts, culture, creativity, and society—always fresh, always insightful. They’re perfect for commutes or when I need a burst of inspiration. What I appreciate most is how each episode feels like a mini masterclass—deep conversations with fascinating guests that challenge me to think differently. Whether it’s a whale scientist one week or a novelist the next, I’m always walking away feeling more curious and connected.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hélène Cardona
    United Statesa year ago
  • Podcast about art, to listen to!

    A very complete program of interviews, rich and diverse!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chabadouu
    Francea year ago

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The Yellow Vests & the Battle for Democracy with IDA SUSSER, Author, Anthropologist
Q: Could you talk about these three commons and then also bring in the idea of thresholding and liminality and process?
Susser explains the three commons as around work and public services, the use of urban space, and the sharing of creative space, and she demonstrates how thresholding and liminality are experienced when diverse groups meet, negotiate, and trust each other in shared spaces, leading to a unifying yet not uniformly directed social movement.
The $7.5 Trillion Gamble on AI Domination & The Future of Humanity w/ NACHO DE GREGORIO
Q: What is the single biggest misconception about AI that has actually gotten worse?
Nacho argues that the fear of universal job displacement is overstated in the short term due to high costs and reliability issues, and emphasizes that AI is not yet ready to replace most roles; the focus should be on how AI augments human capability rather than substitutes entirely.
How Animals Are Adapting to Cities & Reshaping the Natural World w/ Author & Epidemiologist DAN WERB
Q: What drew these species to live in cities and how are they changing?
Werb explains that a combination of abundant food sources from garbage, habitat fragmentation, urban expansion, and climate-driven pressures pull synanthropes into cities, and these species adapt with remarkable plasticity, evolving new behaviors and leveraging urban structures.
Creativity, Improvisation & Learning to See with DR. KEITH SAWYER
Q: How do art and design programs foster a personal transformation in students from a psychological perspective?
Programs aim to move students beyond technical skill by encouraging self-discovery, reflection on their own aesthetic, and learning to see themselves as creators, which leads to a deeper, personal transformation.
A Handbook for Climate Hopefuls with Veteran Environmental Journalist FRED PEARCE
Q: If you had one area you could fix to advance climate progress, what would it be?
Focusing on nature's ability to recover and enabling large-scale, practical, community-led solutions—while ensuring technological and ethical approaches support sustainable living without sacrificing social justice.

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Conversations center on creativity across disciplines, blending arts, literature, science, and design to reveal how imagination, memory, embodiment, and culture shape creative practice. Episodes frequently explore how language, translation, and storytelling preserve memory, how technology (including AI) reshapes art and society, and how environment, climate, and justice intersect with human creativity. Guests span writers, scientists, philosophers, artists, and cultural leaders, often drawing connections between personal craft, collaborative processes, and broader social impact. Notable throughlines include embodied cognition, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the role of art in probing truth, memory, and ethics. The show often features ... more

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2. Georgi Gospodinov
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4. Miles Davis
5. Peter Weller
6. Ida Susser
7. Ignacio de Gregorio Nobilias
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