Creative Slash
Episodes
Ep.021 - Dustin & Brad - The Creative Advice Audit: What Actually Works in 2026 (and What to Ignore)
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin Lee and Brad Woodard run an honest “advice audit” on the most popular guidance floating around the creative and digital cr...
Ep.020 - Dustin & Brad - The Holiday Guilt Trip, Burnout, and Learning to Let Go
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special holiday episode, co-hosts Dustin Lee and Brad Woodard sit down one-on-one to unpack the emotional chaos creatives face during the holi...
Ep.019 - Dave Arcade - The Illustrator Who Builds Worlds One Obsession at a Time
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Arcade creates art that prompts viewers to pause and examine the landscape. It's the kind of work that invites repeated visits, revealing fr...
Ep.018 – Scott Fuller – Lessons on Loyalty, Craft, and Clients Who Become Family
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do world-class logo design, Junior Olympic table tennis, and a mythical quest for the perfect Boo-Berry cereal have in common? Only Scott Fuller ...
Ep.017 – Jason Carne – Funeral Homes, Metal Shows, and the Secrets of a 20 Year Career
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with lettering artist and illustrator Jason Carne. From haunted Airbnbs to growing up in a funeral home, we cover a lot o...
Ep.016 - The Real Risk Isn't What You Think
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brad and Dustin delve into the true meaning of risk and why most creatives have it completely wrong. From quitting safe jobs to launc...
Ep.015 - Marisol Ortega - Plant Babies, Miniature Ceramics, and Embracing the Weird
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Marisol Ortega joins Brad and Dustin to talk about embracing her cultural identity through bold color, designing for brands like Star...
Episode 014 - Why You're Not Getting Hired
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brad and Dustin talk through the frustrating gap between creative talent and actually getting hired. With over 250 applicants for a s...
Ep.013 - Josh Emrich - Star Wars, Twinkie Costumes, and Creating Repeat Clients
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Josh Emrich joins Brad and Dustin to talk about building a thriving design career even without a portfolio, learning the government’...
Ep.012 - JP Boneyard - Basketball, Backyard Concerts and How to Build Something Bigger than Yourself
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, JP Boneyard joins Brad and Dustin to talk about building a concert series in a backyard shed, patiently emailing your heroes for 10 y...
Ep.011 - Jen Hood - Celebrity Encounters, Cellos and Keeping Hobbies As Hobbies
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jen Hood (of Hoodzpah Design) joins Brad and Dustin to talk about making music in secret, accidentally hugging entire boardrooms, and...
Ep.010 - Josh Horton - Dharma Beer, Conspiracies and Prioritizing Story Over Status
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Josh joins Brad and Dustin to talk about the highs, lows, and existential crises behind running a creative conference today. From cal...
Ep. 009 - Mike Jones - Hot Dog Restaurants, Cheerleading and the Power of Service
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Jones joins Dustin and Brad to talk about the realities of building a creative career while staying true to what matters most. From running Creat...
Ep. 008 - We Tested These “Genius” Quotes (Some Are Trash)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever read a quote from someone influential and wondered: “Is this actually good advice or do we just think it is because a famous person sa...
Ep. 007 - Aaron Draplin - Insect Souls, Old Action Figures & the Pursuit of Freedom
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Draplin doesn’t mince words. His ideas are as bold and unshakable as his design work. And on this sweltering afternoon in the Pacific Northwe...
Ep. 006 - The Real Cost of Undervaluing Yourself
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is pricing your creative work so damn hard?In this episode, Brad and Dustin get real about one of the messiest parts of being a creative: putting ...
Ep. 005 – Armin Vit: The Voice Behind Brand New on Risk, Critique & Creative Discipline
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Armin Vit is the sharp voice behind Brand New, one of the most widely read blogs on corporate and brand identity redesigns. As co-founder of UnderCons...
Ep. 004 - Discovering Joy in Your Work Today, by Pulling From Your Past
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leaning into the Nostalgia of Our Childhood, to Help Us Make Work We Love.In this episode, Brad and Dustin ask: How can pulling inspiration from our c...
Ep. 003 - Mary Kate McDevitt: Fake IDs, Telephones & Using Art as Your Voice
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your creativity was the loudest voice in the room? In this episode of the Creative Slash Podcast, Brad and Dustin sit down with illustrator a...
Ep. 002 - Redefining Success: What Creatives Learn Too Late
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What We Thought We Wanted: Chasing Creative Goals, Awards, and FreedomIn this episode, Brad and Dustin get candid about the career goals they chased i...
Ep. 001 - Josh Ariza: Aliens, Jazz, and T-Shirts That Suck
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From "just a t-shirt idea" to building a cult-followed brand... meet Josh Ariza, founder of Chomp!Josh has worked with Nike, Disney, Under A...