
The Terrible Creative is a storytelling podcast for photographers, designers, and creative professionals working through the parts of the creative process no gear review or business course ever covers. Each episode is 30 to 40 minutes. Solo. Story-driven. Built around mental health, artistic identity, and what honest work costs in a career rewarding performance over truth. This is not a photograph... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 75 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & CultureDesignArts | |||

A friend of mine named Megan has spent more than a decade making beautiful, deeply human photographs of families. The kind of work that makes you feel something long after you’ve put the camera down. More than once I’ve told her she should be shootin... more
This week, we are throwing a match into one of the most heavily guarded hiding places in the creative industry: financial trauma, pricing shame, and the business choices we make when the market goes cold. In this special "pod swap" episode, Patrick j... more
We are doing something a little different this week. To give the live microphone a brief rest, we are pulling back the curtain on a project that has been built in the dark for months. In this episode, you are getting an exclusive, unedited listen to ... more
She said two words and I haven't stopped thinking about them since.
This episode started at an APA event in La Mesa, in an artist's studio, in a conversation with a commercial photographer who's doing everything right. Personal work that matters, co... more
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Patrick brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the photography discussion. These podcasts are inspiring and really get you thinking. A different perspective and one that is not influenced by sponsorship. Absolutely worth subscribing to!
As someone who’s worked with Patrick several times, I always appreciate his honesty and self reflection. This podcast reflecting on his craft and things all creatives go through makes me appreciate him all the more.
Patrick. Thanks for your podcast. I am enjoying the show each week. Thx
No matter who you are or what you make, this show will always leave you with uniquely-crafted insights and you might find you feel less alone in your strivings.
This podcast is a gem. Listening to him feels like he crawled into my brain and said everything I couldn’t put into words. So relatable. Everyone who loves a creative person should listen!
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A story-driven exploration of the emotional and cognitive dimensions of professional creativity, with a focus on photography and design. Episodes center on identity, mental health, and the costs of pursuing meaningful work in a field shaped by algorithms, platforms, and market pressures. The show elevates personal narratives over gear talk, often featuring solo reflections or guest conversations that illuminate practice, vulnerability, and sustained artistic direction. Notable are its long-form, introspective style, honest critique of the creator economy, and a willingness to tackle difficult topics like burnout, obsession, and the tension between image and truth. This combination likely appeals to mid-career creatives seeking a more human,... more
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2. Tom Wright
3. David Lynch
4. Jon Batiste
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7. Jamie Hughes
8. Dr. Michelle Hagel
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