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The Great Discontent

Long-form interviews for your ears, The Great Discontent podcast features in-depth conversations with today's artists, makers, and risk-takers.

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Matt Ruby, Isabel Urbina Peña & Ping Zhu - Intuition and opportunity, working by hand, the value of personal time, and a performance

Matt Ruby, Isabel Urbina Peña & Ping Zhu - Intuition and opportunity, working by hand, the value of personal time, and a performance

The Great Discontent

12/19/2017

Natasha Jen & Lotta Nieminen - Trusting Our Intuition, Living with Uncertainty, and Good Accidents

Natasha Jen & Lotta Nieminen - Trusting Our Intuition, Living with Uncertainty, and Good Accidents

The Great Discontent

11/21/2017

Dan Blackman & Robyn Kanner - The power of vulnerability, self-initiated projects, and how our priorities shape our work

Dan Blackman & Robyn Kanner - The power of vulnerability, self-initiated projects, and how our priorities shape our work

The Great Discontent

10/17/2017

Daniel Seung Lee & Jocelyn K. Glei - Transitions, burnout, and navigating work and life at a sustainable pace

Daniel Seung Lee & Jocelyn K. Glei - Transitions, burnout, and navigating work and life at a sustainable pace

The Great Discontent

9/26/2017

Shawna X & Collin Hughes — It’s okay to be scared, we become what we think about, and challenging each other to grow

Shawna X & Collin Hughes — It’s okay to be scared, we become what we think about, and challenging each other to grow

The Great Discontent

6/27/2017

Julia Rothman & Jon Burgerman — Knowing your value, the dance of negotiation, and interjecting play into our work

Julia Rothman & Jon Burgerman — Knowing your value, the dance of negotiation, and interjecting play into our work

The Great Discontent

5/23/2017

Catt Small & Kelli Anderson - Recognizing our potential, overcoming fear with action, and creative satisfaction as an ongoing inquiry

Catt Small & Kelli Anderson - Recognizing our potential, overcoming fear with action, and creative satisfaction as an ongoing inquiry

The Great Discontent

4/25/2017

Meredith Jenks & Alice Gao - Different paths to similar places, the business of photography, and maintaining a sense of wonder

Meredith Jenks & Alice Gao - Different paths to similar places, the business of photography, and maintaining a sense of wonder

The Great Discontent

4/14/2017

Amélie Lamont & Timothy Goodman — Navigating expectations, why our faves are problematic, and finding hope after a challenging year

Amélie Lamont & Timothy Goodman — Navigating expectations, why our faves are problematic, and finding hope after a challenging year

The Great Discontent

12/20/2016

Khoi Vinh & Ryan Fitzgibbon - Empathy in design, when the political becomes personal, and using art & design to affect social change

Khoi Vinh & Ryan Fitzgibbon - Empathy in design, when the political becomes personal, and using art & design to affect social change

The Great Discontent

12/2/2016

Kevin Allison & Cindy Gallop - Risking it all, trusting ourselves, and taking charge of our lives (plus a live performance from Kevin)

Kevin Allison & Cindy Gallop - Risking it all, trusting ourselves, and taking charge of our lives (plus a live performance from Kevin)

The Great Discontent

11/11/2016

Michna & Stacy London - Career transformation, fulfillment over success, and not waiting for the perfect opportunity

Michna & Stacy London - Career transformation, fulfillment over success, and not waiting for the perfect opportunity

The Great Discontent

10/28/2016

Julia & Aaron Robbs - How our childhoods shape our beliefs about creativity, confidence requires time and practice, and the power of creative partnerships

Julia & Aaron Robbs - How our childhoods shape our beliefs about creativity, confidence requires time and practice, and the power of creative partnerships

The Great Discontent

9/30/2016

Olga Bell, Sara Blake & Justin Maller - Embracing intuition, overcoming the fear of change, and practicing gratitude at every stage of our careers

Olga Bell, Sara Blake & Justin Maller - Embracing intuition, overcoming the fear of change, and practicing gratitude at every stage of our careers

The Great Discontent

8/23/2016

Damani Baker & Frank Chimero - Money equals time, rethinking the value of our work, and the risks and rewards of independent making

Damani Baker & Frank Chimero - Money equals time, rethinking the value of our work, and the risks and rewards of independent making

The Great Discontent

7/22/2016

Anil Dash & Ashley C. Ford - Empathy is a practice, encouraging inclusivity in tech and publishing, and making our time online more meaningful

Anil Dash & Ashley C. Ford - Empathy is a practice, encouraging inclusivity in tech and publishing, and making our time online more meaningful

The Great Discontent

7/1/2016

Aparna Nancherla & Debbie Millman - “Aha!” moments, the magic of connection, and finding courage instead of passion

Aparna Nancherla & Debbie Millman - “Aha!” moments, the magic of connection, and finding courage instead of passion

The Great Discontent

6/25/2016

Emily Oberman & Adam J Kurtz - Harness your panic, imposter syndrome, and fear as a superpower

Emily Oberman & Adam J Kurtz - Harness your panic, imposter syndrome, and fear as a superpower

The Great Discontent

6/2/2016

Cheryl Dunn & Andre D. Wagner - Personal projects, the perfect shot, and creative discontent

Cheryl Dunn & Andre D. Wagner - Personal projects, the perfect shot, and creative discontent

The Great Discontent

6/2/2016

Chip Kidd & Jen Mussari - Creative block, failure, and a surprise confession

Chip Kidd & Jen Mussari - Creative block, failure, and a surprise confession

The Great Discontent

6/1/2016