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Mia Funk
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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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Our creative lives are shaped by those who come before us. But where does creativity come from? Today, we hear from voices across the arts and sciences. The visual artists exploring emotions through imagery: Eric Fischl, Donald Sultan, Anthony White,... more

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For over a decade, technology has promised to make life easier. Social media was meant to connect us, we were told smartphones would simplify our lives, and now artificial intelligence promises to lift even more daily burdens. Yet these advances also... more

If you live in a city, you’ve probably had that moment in the middle of the night. You hear a scratching in the walls, or you catch the glowing eyes of a raccoon peering out from a dumpster, and for a second, the concrete world feels a lot less 'cont... more

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Recent Guests

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
Ignacio De Gregorio Nobilias
Author of TheWhiteBox, AI analyst
Medium (AI analyst)
Episode: The $7.5 Trillion Gamble on AI Domination & The Future of Humanity w/ NACHO DE GREGORIO
Dan Werb
Award-winning epidemiologist and musician, author of Our Wild Familiars
Author, Our Wild Familiars
Episode: Our Wild Familiars - DR. DAN WERB on Animals that Live Among Us & Urban Wildlife Conservation - Highlights
Siti Nguyen
Philosopher/guest mentioned in episode materials
Academic/creative fields
Episode: Taking Back Control in the Age of AI: Creativity, Transhumanism & The Myth of Machine Consciousness
Bayo Akomolafe
Philosopher/writer
Independent thinker/academic
Episode: Taking Back Control in the Age of AI: Creativity, Transhumanism & The Myth of Machine Consciousness
Jonathan Yeo
Artist
Artist
Episode: Taking Back Control in the Age of AI: Creativity, Transhumanism & The Myth of Machine Consciousness
Laura Eason
Playwright and screenwriter
Episode: Taking Back Control in the Age of AI: Creativity, Transhumanism & The Myth of Machine Consciousness
Max Richter
Composer
Independent
Episode: Taking Back Control in the Age of AI: Creativity, Transhumanism & The Myth of Machine Consciousness

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Mia Funk
Host of The Creative Process

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 895 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 States9 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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Cross-disciplinary space that blends theory with practical insight
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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.
"Note from Non-People": Kurdish History, Language & Culture with SERHAT TUTKAL & HEVIN KARAKURT
Q: Could you speak a little about language and then about Kurdish language in particular?
Serhat discusses the emotional and political dimensions of language, including the dominance of Turkish and the experience of owning or borrowing languages as a speaker from Kurdish communities in Turkey and the diaspora.

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A conversations-focused series exploring the minds of writers, artists, designers, scientists, and thinkers across arts, culture, and STEM. Interviews tend to center on creative practice, humanistic inquiry, and the societal impact of art and ideas, often delving into process, memory, and collaboration across disciplines. Notable for inviting practitioners from architecture, literature, film, music, and science, the show frequently surfaces cross-disciplinary perspectives, teaching how creativity intersects with culture, environment, and education. Listeners can expect thoughtful, intimate conversations that illuminate how creative work develops, the constraints artists navigate, and how ideas travel between studios, galleries, classrooms, ... more

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