Podcasts are a wonderful source of entertainment, and these days, 1000s of shows are being produced each week that are sure to suit just about any mood or topic you’re itching to learn about! While we now have a window into This American Life and our own Favorite Murders, you could be using your podcast time even more wisely - to stoke your own creative output!
In no particular order, here are the six podcasts we’re listening to right now and recommend for creatives in the Tongal community:
(Image credits: The Treatment, Hidden Brain, and Just Shoot It)
The Treatment - KCRW
Every week, host Elvis Mitchell conducts in-depth interviews with the most innovative and influential people working in entertainment, art, and pop culture. Recent guests include Gus Van Sant, Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You), and Judd Apatow.
Hidden Brain - NPR
Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.
Just Shoot It
Just Shoot It is a podcast about directing, filmmaking and storytelling. Each week hosts Matt Enlow and Oren Kaplan interview your favorite up-and-coming directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators.
(Image credits: ScriptLock, Indie Film Weekly, and Feeling Feelings)
Writers Max and Nick Folkman sit down with other writers and developers for an informal discussion about storytelling in video games.
Indie Film Weekly - No Film School
This weekly news show keeps even the busiest filmmakers up to date on gear, grants, festivals, and industry trends from around the indie film world. Hosted by Jon Fusco, Erik Luers and Liz Nord.
Shameless plug for one of my dear friends’ podcast that features conversations about the highs and lows of being an artist. Recent topics include: Feeling Feelings About Paying Your Dues and Feeling Feelings About The Hustle.
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We showed you ours, now it’s time to share your own podcast picks! Tell us what you listen to when you’re looking for a creative pick-me-up.
