Creative Rebels

Lead With Joy - with JOY! Collective #241

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

JOY! Collective is a creative production house from London, who specialise in huge public art projects. They describe themselves as an ‘outsource-ab...

Pain, Discomfort and Iconic Design - with Peter Yee #240

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is one of my favourite discussions, with one of the most iconic designers of all time - Peter Yee We discuss how pain tolerance is essential in a...

Pursue Limitlessness with Alex Chinneck #239

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There have been three episodes of this show this year that have had a real impact on the art I’m making - podcasts with Luisa Omielan, Oliver Jeffer...

The Artist's Realities - with ByeFrisbie #238

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week you’re going to feel like you’re in the studio, listening in. I chatted to Frisbie about the realities of being an artist, from pouring ...

Make Your Own Scene - with Lava La Rue #237

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lava La Rue is the definition of a multi-hyphenate, they are a musician, a director, a designer and artist.In this episode we spoke about DIY culture ...

Storytelling for Creatives with Yes Yes Marsha

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I was sitting at my kitchen table. Beans, my tiny cavapoo, was asleep on my lap. 4.29pm. 1 minute until the podcast is due to start. I go through the ...

Be Violently You - Oliver Jeffers #235

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I started a podcast as a hack. I wanted to speak to my heroes. If you email Seth Godin, Debbie Millman or Oliver Jeffers and ask for an hour of their ...

Break Free From Your Paycheck - with Jason Naylor #234

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Naylor is an artist, a designer and muralist known in New York for his bright colour palette and messages of positivity. He and I are both visua...

The Dogs Bark, the Car Moves On - with Dr Rebecca Marks #233

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Rebecca Marks jokes that we shouldn’t listen to what critics and art historians say, but some of her unique takes in this interview, have been ra...

The Villain Challenge - with Vanessa 'Life is Art' Aldrich #232

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to take yourself seriously.It’s time to give those silly little drawings or that silly little writing the respect it truly deserves.No l...

If It Doesn't Make You Cry, You're Not Growing - with Quyen Dinh #231

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Quyen Dinh aka The Parlor WorkshopThe TikTok algo served me up one of Quyen’s incredible creations and I knew I had to try...

Fuelled by Revenge - with Liz Miele #230

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Creatives can learn so much from comedians.If a painting, a piece of writing or a sculpture goes wrong for us at least it doesn’t go wrong on stage ...

Bonus Episode * Creativity Panel talk. University of Warwick

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m excited to let you into the room to hear a discussion I was lucky enough to be a part of recently.I’ve just completed an artist residence at t...

The Rules Don't Matter - with Erin Nystrom #229

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Choosing the creative path isn’t for everyone.In fact, if you do, you’re purposely choosing an incredibly challenging life.But when you realise th...

Slay Social Media - with Sophie Tea #228

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’ll try and get Soph back again, because this podcast is a masterclass!We spoke about everything arty in this episode but one of the stand outs to ...

Your Portfolio is a Promise! with Christoph Niemann #227

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I know a lot of brilliant creatives who make incredible work. They don’t get many jobs, however, because they’re unprofessional. Missing deadlines...

1000 Words A Day Changed My Life - with Jami Attenberg #226

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The right answer is never the fun answer. Over the years of this podcast we’ve always said - you must choose consistent, daily creative work over th...

F**K What's 'Popular', Get Creative - with So-Hee Woo #225

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, on it’s surface this episode might sound like two Pokémon fans chatting about toys, but we got much deeper…I listen through each episode an...

The Confidence to be An Artist - with Brooke Cormier #224

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brooke Cormier says that to make it as an artist you need ‘delusional confidence’. And I agree.In over 200 interviews on this show, speaking with ...

How Algorithms Affect Everything - with Adam Aleksic #223

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Communication is the most important tool of the creative.It’s also often one of the most overlooked.I used to think the skill of my painting was the...

The Girl With No Internet - August Lamm #222

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Attention is the world’s most valuable commodity.If you have a smartphone your attention is being quietly siphoned away from you. 30 minutes here, a...

The Magic We Are Searching For - with Brandon Novak #221

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I travelled to the middle of the woods, in Wilmington Delaware, to interview recovered alcoholic and heroin addict, Jackass and Viva La Bam star, Bran...

How to be a HAPPY Creative - with Stephanie Harrison #220

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

People often ask me what my favourite episode of Creative Rebels is.Sometimes, what they are really asking is; what’s the magic bullet? The one epis...

Creatives Are Athletes - with George Eghator #219

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode has nothing to do with sport - please don’t worry ;)I sat down with George Eghator and we spoke about hustle culture, the freedom of di...

Everything I *Didn't* Learn at Art School - with Rosie Woods #218

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The people you meet will change your life.As an introvert, I wish it wasn’t the case… but that networking event that you don’t want to go to or ...

I Sell Artists - with Zoë Allen #217

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zoë Allen is founder of Artistic Statements - essentially she puts art into spaces. Zoë is great at talking about getting your work seen and communi...

216 - I was Famous and I Gave It All Up - with Zack Evans // Create Repeat

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There seems to be a mini-theme of ‘finding yourself’ on the podcast at the moment.Last week we spoke to tattooist Rosie Rackham (in a hugely well ...

215 - How One Tattoo Changed My Life - with Rosie Rackham

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rosie Rackham is a tattoo artist and designer. You can find Rosie's work here: http://instagram.com/rrrackhamYou can book a tattoo with Rosie here: ht...

214 - We Champion Artists with Amelia Poamz

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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213 - Be Sneaky - Make Art! with Nishant Jain

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nishant Jain went from studying for a PhD in neuroscience to becoming an artist. With pit stops as a political cartoonist and stand up comedian Nishan...

212 - CHASE Your Fxxking Dreams - with Luisa Omielan

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve got big ideas, this is probably the most important episode we’ve ever done.God is a Woman is the pinnacle of a 17 year stand up comedy c...

211 - Escape Social Media with Seth Werkheiser

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Social media has changed my life.I’m able to support myself as a full time artist. When I have a new show, event or print release, I post online and...

210 - Build a Creative Life From Scratch With Dani Ortiz (aka Sage Silver)

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dani Ortiz is a self-taught metalsmith who makes some pretty cool jewelry.We spoke about the burning need to be creative and the rollercoaster of lear...

209 - How To Be More Human With Justin Schuman

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Social media has moved on so much since this podcast was last in the world three years ago, and Justin’s a person who’s owning it and can teach us...

208 - We Need Your Art with Amie Mcnee

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I think this might be our best EVER episode and I'm betting it will be our most listened to episode, too. Whatever pain you’re dealing with as a cre...

207 - The Life of An Artist with Mackenzie Thorpe

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mackenzie ThorpeMackenzie Thorpe is a world renowned artist. From humble origins, Mackenzie has pursued his calling and at an early age discovered th...

206 - Close the App, Make the Ting with Elijah

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ElijahElijah is founder of the Yellow Squares, a project he uses to share thoughts, ask questions, and start debates.  I knew I needed to interview h...

205 - Find Creative Balance with Emma Gannon

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Emma GannonA record breaking fourth appearance on the show for Emma Gannon - to kick off a brand new season with me (David Speed - hi!) solo in the pr...

Hitting 100k on Instagram with Adam Brazier & David Speed

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we go deep in audience building and social media.Follow us; @adambrazier & @davidspeeduk Get full access to Creative Rebels at cre...

Being a Creative in 2022 with Adam Brazier & David Speed

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another year of creativity is ahead of us. In this episode we talk about how you can make the best of this year by building stronger habits and having...

The Meaning of Success with Alex Manzi

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What a way to round off this year. A fantastic chat with our good friend; Coach, Podcaster and Author, Alex Manzi.Thank you to everyone who's listened...

Going Viral and Making a Difference with Sophie Gamand

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sophie Gamand is a photographer and artist, dedicated to capturing images of shelter dogs. Sophie balances a creative career with making a positive im...

The Creative Life with Kris Andrew Small

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Based in Sydney, Kris Andrew Small’s work is a joyful explosion of colour, typography, pattern, and collage. He often takes societal issues and chan...

A Creative Pep Talk with Adam Brazier & David Speed

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss; Making with Meaning, Mindset & Skillset. NOW is the time to be a creative!Follow us on the gram; @Adambrazier & @davidspe...

Her First $100k with Tori Dunlap

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tori Dunlap is the founder of Her First 100k. She made $100k before the age of 25 and is on a mission to empower her audience to become financially li...

Making a Creative Impact Through TikTok with Laura Ghiacy

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Ghiacy is a personal trainer and content creator. Laura passionately speaks out against diet culture and makes engaging content to bust myths ar...

Creative Money Talk with Adam Brazier & David Speed

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode Adam & David talk about Pricing your work and breaking down how many customers you need to turn your passion into a career. This one's...

Turning Creativity into a Career with Adam Brazier & David Speed

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is an important episode for all creatives. If you're trying to turn your passion into a career we offer some really valuable advice in this episo...

How to Conquer Uncertainty with Sam Conniff

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Conniff is a serial social entrepreneur (founder of Livity, Don’t Panic). His latest project is called the Uncertainty Experts, a live, interact...

Talent is Pursued Interest with Adam Brazier & David Speed

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Episode; Adam (@adambrazier) & David (@davidspeeduk) talk about creative talent, finding the right clients & maximising motivation. Get...

Open and Honest Creativity with Grace Miceli

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Grace Miceli is an illustrator and author. Grace’s art often deals with the struggles and relatable situations that face many creatives. In this int...

The Business Survival Kit with Bianca Miller Cole and Byron Cole

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we had a tactical chat with Bianca Miller Cole and Byron Cole, about the business side of creativity. They’ve just written a book (the Bus...

Be Crazy with Timelapse Photographer Matthew Vandeputte

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Vandeputte @matjoez is a Timelapse producer. We got in-depth with this discussion, talking about making it as a creative, finding your people ...

Putting Passion into Practice with Iona Thomas

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Iona Thomas @_styledbynight_ is a product and pattern designer and our business partner! Her debut range has been created under the pseudonym ‘Style...

Why Relationships Sell Work with Adam Brazier & David Speed

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode; Adam Brazier (@adambrazier) & David Speed (@davidspeeduk) discuss selling work and why creating experiences can deepen relationships ...

Brand Yourself with Lucy Werner & Hadrien Chatelet

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Episode we talk to Lucy Werner & Hadrien Chatelet about how to brand yourself as a creative and their new book 'Brand Yourself' Get full acces...

Networking For Creatives with Adam Brazier & David Speed

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam (@adambrazier) and David (@davidspeeduk) discuss the importance of people when it comes to turning your passion into a career. Ge...

Finding Your Tribe with Dr Chris Ryan

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Chris Ryan is a New York Times bestselling author, psychologist, podcaster and vanthropologist (he lives in a van!)Chris has studied hunter gathere...

Creating a Legacy with Christian Breslauer

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Breslauer is a young, ambitious Director, Writer and Cinematographer. Christian has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music  (...

Make a Living Doing What You Love with Chris Do

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Do is a designer, speaker, educator and founder of The Futur. Chris has a audacious mission; to teach a billion people how to make a living doin...

Making Creative Change with Adam & David

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Adam & David discuss; Change, Planting Flags and YOUR success. Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subsc...

Painting Change with David Puck

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we spoke to the LA based muralist David Puck Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebels.substack.com/subscribe

Building Brands with Andy Nguyen

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Andy Nguyen about how he has built several different brands including Afters Ice Cream and Matte Black Coffee. Andy has nev...

Creating Vs Consuming with Tyler Babin

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have one of our favourite chats yet with Tyler Babin. We go deep on enjoying the process, being creative and writing your own story. Get ...

Become a Role Model with William Adoasi

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we interview William Adoasi founder of watch brand Vitae London. An entrepreneur with a mission help people who are less fortunate thr...

That Will Never Work with Marc Randolf

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we interviewed Marc Randolf - Founder of NETFLIX, author and host of the amazing podcast 'That'll never work' Get full access to Creative Re...

The TikTok Journalist with Sophia Smith Galer

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this weeks episode we talk to visual journalist Sophia Smith Galer about becoming TikTok famous and her new book. Get full access to Creative Rebel...

How to Work Alone and Not Lose Your Mind with Rebecca Seal

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we interview the amazing Rebecca Seal about one of our favourite books ever; Solo. Get full access to Creative Rebels at creativerebel...

Status, Star Wars & Sacrifice with Adam Brazier & David Speed

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Because you asked for it, we've made it! This week we're doing a little experiment. A host-led episode where Adam and David discuss thing that have be...

Sculpting a Creative Career with Wilfrid Wood

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wilfrid studied graphics at Central Saint Martins before working behind the scenes at the TV show Spitting Image. Following this he now works as a fre...

Levelling Up with Frankie Ward

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode we to talk to the awesome Esports and gaming host Frankie Ward. Frankie is also the host of 'Save Your Game' - the new Red Bull...

Creatively Curious with Helen Kirkum

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Kirkum is an artist and sneaker designer. Curious about how sneakers were made, she started dismantling shoes to work out the process. This lead...

Creating Everyday with Erika Lee Sears

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Erika Lee Sears is a self-taught oil painter who left the 9-5 grind to pursue a career as an artist. Erika has painted and posted a piece of work ever...

Quality Over Quantity with Cal Newport

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and a New York Times bestselling author of seven books.Cal has no social media an...

Your Creative Identity with Poppy Chancellor

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Poppy Chancellor is a paper cut artist. Poppy’s work explores themes of energy, empowerment and creativity but after losing her dad she started usin...

Hype Yourself with Lucy Werner

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lucy Werner is founder of The Wern, an award-winning PR & design consultancy for startups and HypeYourself.com, an online DIY platform for small busin...

How to Work Without Losing Your Mind with Cate Sevilla

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cate Sevilla is a journalist, podcaster and writer. Her new book 'How to Work Without Losing Your Mind' dives into the often emotional obstacles that ...

Lift as You Climb with Viv Groskop

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Viv Groskop is a  journalist, podcaster, stand up comedian and writer. Her brilliant new book 'Lift as You Climb' discusses *how* to be ambitious, ho...

Transforming your Business with Toria Smith

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Toria Smith is the founder of Grape and Fig, the UK's first 'grazing' catering company. She has hosted events for brands like Facebook and Airbnb and ...

Founding Twitch and Finding Happiness with Justin Kan

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Kan is an entrepreneur, investor, content creator and co-founder of the streaming platform 'Twitch' - which was sold to Amazon for $950m. In th...

Creative Boom with Katy Cowan

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Katy Cowan is a journalist, podcaster and the founder of Creative Boom. Katy has been championing creativity online for the past 12 years and has galv...

Creating a Creative Community on Clubhouse with Amrit Singh

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amrit Singh is an artist, speaker and social media expert. Amrit's career exploded when he discovered livestreaming in 2016. He went on to grow a dedi...

The Creative Journey with Martina Martian

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Martina Martian is an illustrator turned photographer and content creator. After establishing herself as a successful illustrator and working for lots...

Changing Careers with Charlie Osborne

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Charlie Osborne, a designer and brand strategist currently living in Bali. We talk about developing the self awareness need...

Building Creative Spaces with Ed Stanbury & Max Oppenheim

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk to Ed & Max the founders of Blok. Blok is an award-winning independent fitness studio. Their mission is to creatively inspire...

A Journey To Understanding Happiness with Alex Manzi

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Manzi is a Coach, Podcaster and Author.After going through his own battles with Depression and Anxiety, he decided to start a platform to help in...

The Creative Practice with Seth Godin

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seth Godin is an author, entrepreneur and teacher.Seth has written 18 books and over 7000 blog posts. His latest book 'The Practice', is designed to g...

Sabotage: How to Get Out of Your Own Way with Emma Gannon

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Gannon returns for a record breaking third time, to launch Series 3 of Creative Rebels! Emma is a best-selling author, podcast host, speaker and ...

Season 2 Finale - Our Favourite Episodes with Adam & David

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we look back at some of our favourite episodes and learnings from season 2 of Creative Rebels. Follow us on instagram; @rebelscreate ...

Social Media Success with Unsah Malik

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Unsah has worked in social media for a decade, helping famous brands grow online. After feeling like her career had no upward momentum (she would beco...

Self Belief with David Speed

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year Rebels! David is co-host of this podcast, a Creative Entrepreneur and a neon artist.David has been making work with spraypaint for 20 y...

The Power of People with Adam Brazier

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adam is the co-host of this Podcast, Creative Entrepreneur and Fashion & Beauty Photographer.Adam began his exploration into Photography as a way to d...

Creativity is EVERYTHING with Stuart Semple

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stuart Semple is an artist and founder of the art materials store, Culture Hustle.Stuart makes art that often isn't a physical object, but that is an ...

Happy Not Perfect with Poppy Jamie

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Poppy Jamie is an entrepreneur, podcaster and mental health advocate. When Poppy explained to us that she grew up with a mother as a psychologist and ...

Creative Ideas from Everywhere with 45rpm

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

45rpm is a designer, illustrator, and artist. RPM has worked for some of the biggest brands in the world and is consistently working on personal proje...

Do What You Love with Holly Tucker

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Holly Tucker is an entrepreneur, the founder of Not On The Highstreet and Holly and Co and the voice of small business in the UK.Holly believes that m...

Building Bricks with Tori West

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tori West is a writer, publisher, part-time cleaner and the editor of Bricks Magazine. Tori provides honest insight into the creative industries and w...

Find Your Style with Kelly Anna

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Anna is a freelance print designer and artist. She has had her designs worn by Beyonce, painted murals across the world and has collaborated wit...

Serving up Success with WhatWillyCook

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will Hughes aka WhatWillyCook is an internet food man. He started making videos at the beginning of the UK's first Corona lockdown. These videos have ...

Instagram for Creatives with James Lewis

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

James Lewis is an Artist and content creator. James' hand painted artwork is very satisfying to watch, so much so that he now has over 1M instagram fo...