Best Ben Tallon Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 256: Pogus Caesar. The creativity behind the camera! 1:34:38

5d ago1:34:38

1:34:38

Pogus Caesar is a national treasure. His many projects as a photographer, director, artist, and archivist transcend language and defy perfectionism in the way great art should. The sheer humanity and honesty in his images spoke to me, and I needed to hear his story. Those iconic images from the 1985 Handsworth riots fired me up through my love of a…

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The Creativity Diary Entry 5: The graveyard rider, a tough week, joining dots in an automation obsessed world, and the clues in the culture we're drawn to 27:17

12d ago27:17

27:17

Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary': A tough week of financial panic The personality clues in the culture we're drawn to The human fundamental of listening and being heard for mental wellbeing The battle to be trusted with a diverse skillset in a title-based market Young life and silent death: a motorbike in the graveyard Mu…

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The Four Conversations: A New Model for Selling Expertise 43:07

17d ago43:07

43:07

In this episode, Marko Pfann sits down with Blair Enns, founder of winwithoutpitching.com, to discuss his latest book, The Four Conversations: A New Model for Selling Expertise. Together, they explore the importance of structuring your sales process and dive into exclusive insights from Blair that didn’t make it into the book. This is a must-watch …

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Ep 255: Corporations funding creativity?! Caroline Christie on when it happened 1:41:57

19d ago1:41:57

1:41:57

Content writer Caroline Christie shares her thoughts on the time a research facility funded by America’s largest telecommunications organisation became a studio of some of New York’s most renowned and avant-garde artists. We're discussing the need for bigger thinking and cross-pollination of artists with other industries to resolve our collective p…

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The Creativity Diary Entry 4: Anxiety, a disordered mess, and kids fighting over Haribo 38:20

26d ago38:20

38:20

Covered in this week's instalment of 'The Creativity Diary': Lively children fighting and why it's healthy An anxiety explosion and what I learned about structures and routines Boxing Day 1997 and magic in utter boredom and frustration Energy diversity and why it can help creative businesses Baby Gorilla: what a silly imaginative character for the …

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The Creativity Diary Entry 3: Listening properly, a sunrise for one, and ludicrous big Santa slippers 32:58

1M ago32:58

32:58

In this edition of The Creativity Diary: Listening properly. Some reflections after reading Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan's Unheard: The Medical Practice of Silencing. Reading wide and reading well: why only reading about the topic you're trying to master doesn't work for everyone, and is not conducive to creativity. I was the only person in the world to …

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Ep 254: Leonardo Da Vinci... lessons from the ultimate polymath and nature discussed with fly fisher David Ladensohn 1:42:42

2M ago1:42:42

1:42:42

The final episode of The Creative Condition for 2024 is a deep dive into the lessons of the world's greatest-ever polymath Leonardo Da Vinci. And who better to present them than a Fly-fisher of over 40 years and author of the amazing Fly Fishing with Leonardo Da Vinci – David Ladensohn!? Leonardo saw no boundaries between all of life's wonders and …

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The Creativity Diary: Entry 2 23:15

2M ago23:15

23:15

The second installment of The Creative Condition podcast's 'The Creativity Diary'. This edition contains thoughts on: The maturity trap: why an encounter with a police officer, my dog, and a tennis ball conjured a 14-year-old 'fitting in' mindset. The inarticulable sense of belonging somewhere at the right time. Appearance and perception AI bots co…

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Ep 253: Disney's ex Head of Innovation and Creativity Duncan Wardle 1:07:50

2M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

For over 25 years, Duncan Wardle drove creativity and innovation at Disney. He sent Buzz Lightyear into space with NASA, almost had Roger Rabbit eliminated by agents after Princess Diana was put in danger, and oversaw a U.S. President-sanctioned parade for a special turkey at Disneyland. But more importantly, he's sharing the inner workings of his …

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Ep 252: The Dark Night Survival Kit 51:14

3M ago51:14

51:14

The dark nights are here. It takes more work for those of us on the wintry side of the globe to manage our thoughts and not fall victim to the harsher conditions. Pulled from the 'Anatomy of Creativity' coaching framework and my experiences/the wisdom of others, here are 8 suggestions to help you maintain optimal creativity and good mental health w…

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The art of trusting intuition — Marko Pfann Talks with Ben Tallon 52:52

3M ago52:52

52:52

In this episode, Marko Pfann chats with Ben Tallon, a multidisciplinary artist, illustrator, and writer, about the magic of creativity and trusting your instincts. They dive into the value of journaling, finding your authentic voice, and how creative breakthroughs often emerge from embracing unpredictability. Ben shares his journey from art school …

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Ep 251: Synoptic Office, the New York-based design agency bringing art and culture to more people through tech 1:13:14

3M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

Synoptic Office is an award-winning design agency founded by Caspar Lam and YuJune Park. They work globally with leading cultural, civic, and business organizations to communicate ideas, build experiences, and cultivate new audiences. We talk about their work across design and education, and their brilliant projects digging into cultural institutio…

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The Creativity Diary: Entry 1 34:24

3M ago34:24

34:24

The first of an ongoing series of thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and tips around creativity and its inner workings. Biophilia, eco-anxiety, the unconscious mind, less-screen time, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the imagination in children and adults, 24/7 news cycles and elections, and more are covered. Music by Dirty Freud Supported by https://illustrat…

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Ep 250: UK grey! Talking to applied colour psychology expert Justine Fox about colour in the urban environment and its impact on mental health 1:15:16

3M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

We're heading into dark nights season. These panic-fuelled days can be tough. Here in the UK I often lament the dreary, soggy, TO-LET addled high streets and the way they assail already tested moods. So I picked up the colour psychologist bat phone and called Justine Fox. Justine is an expert in applied colour psychology and we're getting into the …

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You can't work your way up — Mike Alderson with Marko Pfann 36:15

3M ago36:15

36:15

We discuss the bold decisions and strategies that propelled MvsM to the top of the industry from the very beginning. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing. Discover how they defied conventional wisdom, took calculated risks, dealt with burnout, and still managed to build a world-class brand.By Marko Pfann

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Ep 249: Why watching The Walking Dead gives me comfort and what it tells us about creativity 56:53

3M ago56:53

56:53

Lights off, blankets on, The Walking Dead on, forget about the world's insanity for one hour. Many of us can relate to that feeling, but what are the deeper themes? I drill down into the sense of comfort I get when I watch survival horror, or played those old Resident Evil games. It's not that I want everything to collapse, but could there be a bet…

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Ep 248: The personal brand. Standing out by being yourself to the extreme. 48:22

4M ago48:22

48:22

I don't care what you do. I care who you are. What moves you, what excites you, what you're bad at, what you find funny, what trauma you've suffered. That's your brand. Not your logo, or website, or profession. These things matter, but without knowing yourself and projecting it in everything you do, they are irrelevant. Today I'm discussing a recen…

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Ep 247: Drawing, neuroscience and big stories with Natalka Design's Natalia Talkowska 1:19:30

4M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Natalia Talkowska is a Polish-born, award-winning CEO and Founder of the pioneering neuroscience-led strategic storytelling agency Natalka Design. Founded in 2012, Natalia and her team redefine how businesses communicate, using neuroscience-led visual storytelling for instant ideation and problem-solving to create strategic creative that really res…

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What we learned about creativity from: The New Yorker staff writer Kyle Chayka 10:58

4M ago10:58

10:58

Takeaway learnings from: The New Yorker staff writer and author of Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture Kyla Chayka details the trajectory of the internet from human-curated and cultivated passions to algorithmic conformity and sameness. Please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! And please, TELL A FRIEND ABOUT THE SH…

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Ep 246: The New Yorker staff writer and author of 'Filterworld' Kyle Chayka on the death of creativity by algorithm 1:20:46

4M ago1:20:46

1:20:46

The New Yorker staff writer and author of Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture Kyla Chayka details the trajectory of the internet from human-curated and cultivated passions to algorithmic conformity and sameness. Please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! And please, TELL A FRIEND ABOUT THE SHOW! To see the informatio…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Episode 246 with The New Yorker staff writer Kyla Chayka 41:35

4M ago41:35

41:35

The full length episode is also available now! The New Yorker staff writer and author of Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture Kyla Chayka details the trajectory of the internet from human-curated and cultivated passions to algorithmic conformity and sameness. Please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! And please, TELL…

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Ep 245: Creating your vision. How visualising your creative utopia can create forward motion and flow 36:36

4M ago36:36

36:36

Creating a vision on paper helped me to make sense of a very scattered brain and regain some momentarily displaced passions, so I wanted to share the exercise with you. I was shocked at how many needs, hopes, and fears I brought to the surface during this exercise from The Creative Condition coaching program. Why have a vision? How fantastic can it…

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What we learned about creativity from: Mentor and artist Joanna Henly 13:23

5M ago13:23

13:23

Here are the key takeaway learnings about creativity from: After many years working as a full-time illustrator as Miss Led, Joanna Henly has grown. Returning to the show for the 3rd time, Joanna reflects on her 5 years helping others as a mentor, balancing it with her art practice, and the personal understanding and acceptance it's required. We get…

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Ep 244: Joanna Henly on change, understanding the self to help others, and balancing mentoring with her art 1:32:57

5M ago1:32:57

1:32:57

(The highlights edition of this episode is also out now) After many years working as a full-time illustrator as Miss Led, Joanna Henly has grown. Returning to the show for the 3rd time, Joanna reflects on her 5 years helping others as a mentor, balancing it with her art practice, and the personal understanding and acceptance it's required. We get i…

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HIGHLIGHTS of: Joanna Henly on change, understanding the self to help others, and balancing mentoring with her art 39:38

5M ago39:38

39:38

(The full-length edition of this show is also out now) After many years working as a full-time illustrator as Miss Led, Joanna Henly has grown. Returning to the show for the 3rd time, Joanna reflects on her 5 years helping others as a mentor, balancing it with her art practice, and the personal understanding and acceptance it's required. We get int…

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What we learned about creativity from: Professor Carlos Moreno 14:07

5M ago14:07

14:07

The full-length and highlights editions of episode 243 are also out now! What we learned about creativity from: Professor Carlos Moreno, a specialist in the intelligent control of complex systems joins me to discuss the urgency to rethink the design of urban infrastructure in the face of the climate crisis among other collective problems. Author an…

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Ep 243: Designing creative, community & human first cities with Professor Carlos Moreno 1:30:16

5M ago1:30:16

1:30:16

The highlights episode is also out now! Professor Carlos Moreno, a specialist in the intelligent control of complex systems joins me to discuss the urgency to rethink the design of urban infrastructure in the face of the climate crisis among other collective problems. Author and pioneer of The 15-minute City, Carlos is a huge proponent of humancent…

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Ben Tallon Podcasts

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The Creative Condition podcast

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UNFOLDING

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Ep 256: Pogus Caesar. The creativity behind the camera! 1:34:38

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The Creativity Diary Entry 5: The graveyard rider, a tough week, joining dots in an automation obsessed world, and the clues in the culture we're drawn to 27:17

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The Four Conversations: A New Model for Selling Expertise 43:07

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Ep 255: Corporations funding creativity?! Caroline Christie on when it happened 1:41:57

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The Creativity Diary Entry 4: Anxiety, a disordered mess, and kids fighting over Haribo 38:20

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The Creativity Diary Entry 3: Listening properly, a sunrise for one, and ludicrous big Santa slippers 32:58

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Ep 254: Leonardo Da Vinci... lessons from the ultimate polymath and nature discussed with fly fisher David Ladensohn 1:42:42

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The Creativity Diary: Entry 2 23:15

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Ep 253: Disney's ex Head of Innovation and Creativity Duncan Wardle 1:07:50

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Ep 252: The Dark Night Survival Kit 51:14

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The art of trusting intuition — Marko Pfann Talks with Ben Tallon 52:52

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Ep 251: Synoptic Office, the New York-based design agency bringing art and culture to more people through tech 1:13:14

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The Creativity Diary: Entry 1 34:24

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Ep 250: UK grey! Talking to applied colour psychology expert Justine Fox about colour in the urban environment and its impact on mental health 1:15:16

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You can't work your way up — Mike Alderson with Marko Pfann 36:15

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Ep 249: Why watching The Walking Dead gives me comfort and what it tells us about creativity 56:53

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Ep 248: The personal brand. Standing out by being yourself to the extreme. 48:22

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Ep 247: Drawing, neuroscience and big stories with Natalka Design's Natalia Talkowska 1:19:30

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What we learned about creativity from: The New Yorker staff writer Kyle Chayka 10:58

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Ep 246: The New Yorker staff writer and author of 'Filterworld' Kyle Chayka on the death of creativity by algorithm 1:20:46

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HIGHLIGHTS: Episode 246 with The New Yorker staff writer Kyla Chayka 41:35

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Ep 245: Creating your vision. How visualising your creative utopia can create forward motion and flow 36:36

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What we learned about creativity from: Mentor and artist Joanna Henly 13:23

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Ep 244: Joanna Henly on change, understanding the self to help others, and balancing mentoring with her art 1:32:57

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HIGHLIGHTS of: Joanna Henly on change, understanding the self to help others, and balancing mentoring with her art 39:38

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What we learned about creativity from: Professor Carlos Moreno 14:07

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Ep 243: Designing creative, community & human first cities with Professor Carlos Moreno 1:30:16

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