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In this 20th anniversary celebration episode, Debbie Millman revisits conversations with poets Eileen Myles, Elizabeth Alexander, Sarah Kay, and Amber Tamblyn, exploring their unique perspectives on language, identity, creativity, and personal experience through powerful poetry and intimate storytelling.
Walter Isaacson discusses the most powerful sentence in the Declaration of Independence, exploring how its authors crafted a nuanced mission statement about common ground, individual rights, and the ongoing pursuit of the American dream, while wrestling with the complex realities of their time.
For the 20th anniversary of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits conversations with distinguished actors Claire Danes, Ethan Hawke, Nick Offerman, Kyra Sedgwick, and Josh Brolin, exploring their journeys, creative processes, and pivotal moments in their acting careers.
A 20th anniversary celebration episode revisiting conversations with acclaimed directors about collaboration, storytelling, creativity, and the deeply personal nature of bringing narratives to life.
Rebecca F. Kuang joins Hannah MacInnes to discuss her new novel Catabasis, a wildly original journey into hell that explores themes of academia, love, mortality, and the complexities of human experience through a surrealist lens.
A captivating exploration of art, representation, and human perception through the lens of Brazilian artist Vik Muniz, who argues that representation may be humanity's greatest invention after fire, allowing us to extend our experience beyond our immediate senses and inviting viewers to complete the artistic process.
A comprehensive exploration of books as revolutionary technology, tracing their evolution from ancient scrolls to modern novels and examining how their physical and intellectual design has transformed human thought, communication, and social understanding.
Margaret Atwood discusses her perspectives on AI, creativity, memoir writing, and the universal experiences of bullying in a wide-ranging conversation with Adam Grant about her new book and her thoughts on writing, technology, and human nature.
A celebratory episode featuring excerpts from interviews with renowned typographers and lettering artists, exploring the evolution of type, legibility, and creative expression through letters.
Twyla Tharp shares her insights on the creative process, discussing the importance of discipline, hard work, and maintaining a strong "spine" or central focus while creating art, drawing from her extensive experience as a world-renowned choreographer and dancer.
Karl Ove Knausgaard discusses his latest novel, The School of Night, a Faustian story set in 1980s London that follows an unempathetic young photographer named Kristian Hadeland in his ruthless pursuit of artistic fame and glory.
A comprehensive and intimate exploration of the art world through the eyes of art adviser Ariel Meyerowitz, revealing how to approach art collecting with passion, curiosity, and a focus on personal connection rather than investment potential.
In this episode of Design Matters, Debbie Millman shares a collection of surprising first questions from her interviews over the years, featuring guests like Adam J. Kurtz, Seth Godin, Sarah Jones, and Brené Brown, in a playful "Guess the Guest" format.
In Joe Hill's latest novel King Sorrow, six college friends summon a charismatic dragon in 1989, who demands a yearly sacrifice and becomes an integral, horrifying part of their lives over the following decades.
A captivating exploration of beauty, architecture, and romance in the modern world through the lens of Sheehan Quirke's passionate advocacy for meaningful design, cultural depth, and the transformative power of art and poetry.
A deeply personal conversation with poet Rupi Kaur about her creative journey, from self-publishing her first poetry collection at 21 to navigating early success, performance, and her evolving relationship with writing and social media.
A candid and introspective conversation with Woody Allen about his journey from stand-up comedy to filmmaking, exploring his creative process, influences, and reflections on success, art, and comedy.
Russell Brunson explores how to build legacy assets through the written word, sharing his journey of collecting rare manuscripts and transforming presentations, courses, and intellectual property into timeless printed books designed to outlive their creators and generate revenue indefinitely.