Makers of the Universe

Bruce Daisley, host of "Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat" podcast, and author of "The Joy of Work" joins us for this episode. It is a brilliant, energetic trip through case studies of creativity in culture, sport, music, film, and the workplace.

Lots of pop culture references in this episode including The Strokes difficult second album, Harry Hill’s TV Burp, the England Football team, Elton John, Blackadder, hip hop, Pixar, Taylor Swift and Oasis. Its a fantastic episode, full of interesting science and insight that sheds light on the creative process.

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Bruce Daisley, host of "Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat" podcast, and author of "The Joy of Work" joins us for this episode. It is a brilliant, energetic trip through case studies of creativity in culture, sport, music, film, and the workplace.

Lots of pop culture references in this episode including The Strokes difficult second album, Harry Hill’s TV Burp, the England Football team, Elton John, Blackadder, hip hop, Pixar, Taylor Swift and Oasis. Its a fantastic episode, full of interesting science and insight that sheds light on the creative process.

If you enjoyed the podcast, please rate, review and subscribe.

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Everett True shares the story of music journalism, discovering grunge, and his friendship with Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, and Courtney Love.

Everett is the pen name of Jerry Thackray, who now holds a PhD in Music Journalism. He discusses the early years of befriending Alan McGee of Creation Records, through tomid-90s music journalism at NME and Melody Maker.

We cover the Nirvana years in depth, as he shares how he introduced Courtney Love to Kurt Cobain, and then famously wheelchaired Kurt on stage at the Reading Festival.

There is also an exclusive reading from one of his books at the end of the podcast about going to Kurt's house the day his body was found.

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You can find us on Instagram (just search for Makers of the Universe).

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Everett True shares the story of music journalism, discovering grunge, and his friendship with Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, and Courtney Love.

Everett is the pen name of Jerry Thackray, who now holds a PhD in Music Journalism. He discusses the early years of befriending Alan McGee of Creation Records, through tomid-90s music journalism at NME and Melody Maker.

We cover the Nirvana years in depth, as he shares how he introduced Courtney Love to Kurt Cobain, and then famously wheelchaired Kurt on stage at the Reading Festival.

There is also an exclusive reading from one of his books at the end of the podcast about going to Kurt's house the day his body was found.

If you enjoyed the podcast, please like, subscribe, or comment.

You can find us on Instagram (just search for Makers of the Universe).

And you can email us on [email protected] with any feedback or ideas.

Sir John Hegarty, legendary adman and expert on creativity, discusses the art of creativity. John shares the stories behind famous ad campaigns, such as the Levi's commercials in the 80's including the famous Laundrette ad. We also discover how the wonderful Flat Eric was born, remember him?

John reveals why creative teams work best in pairs, and we discuss why Soho attracts so many outsiders and the creative community.

Stay to the end of the podcast, and we ask John about his unusual hobby which not many people know about (until know, that is).

If you enjoyed the podcast, please like, subscribe, or comment.

You can find us on Instagram (just search for Makers of the Universe).

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Sir John Hegarty, legendary adman and expert on creativity, discusses the art of creativity. John shares the stories behind famous ad campaigns, such as the Levi's commercials in the 80's including the famous Laundrette ad. We also discover how the wonderful Flat Eric was born, remember him?

John reveals why creative teams work best in pairs, and we discuss why Soho attracts so many outsiders and the creative community.

Stay to the end of the podcast, and we ask John about his unusual hobby which not many people know about (until know, that is).

If you enjoyed the podcast, please like, subscribe, or comment.

You can find us on Instagram (just search for Makers of the Universe).

And you can email us on [email protected] with any feedback or ideas.

Award winning children's author & illustrator Lauren Child discusses how her career began, and she shares the secrets behind her Charlie & Lola books.

We explore creative inspiration including Charles Schulz the creator of Charlie Brown & Snoopy, and we chat about boredom being an important ingredient of creativity. We discuss Lauren's choice of music to listen to whilst working, and you might be surprised by her answers.

We also chat about Quentin Blake, plus we talk about the art form of children's writing & illustration and why this isn't as valued as it should be.

If you enjoyed the podcast, please like, subscribe, or comment.

You can find us on Instagram (just search for Makers of the Universe).

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Award winning children's author & illustrator Lauren Child discusses how her career began, and she shares the secrets behind her Charlie & Lola books.

We explore creative inspiration including Charles Schulz the creator of Charlie Brown & Snoopy, and we chat about boredom being an important ingredient of creativity. We discuss Lauren's choice of music to listen to whilst working, and you might be surprised by her answers.

We also chat about Quentin Blake, plus we talk about the art form of children's writing & illustration and why this isn't as valued as it should be.

If you enjoyed the podcast, please like, subscribe, or comment.

You can find us on Instagram (just search for Makers of the Universe).

And you can email us on [email protected] with any feedback or ideas.