Creative Slash
Episodes
Ep. 032 – Shea O’Connor – One for Me, One for Them (Balancing Personal Work, Clients & Creative Growth)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with illustrator Shea O’Connor about building a creative career that grows through personal work, community, and consistenc...
Ep. 031 – Rob Zilla – Sports, Systems & Making Your Own Luck in Creative Work
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with illustrator Rob Zilla, whose work spans pro sports teams, major brands, and a career built on discipline, adaptability, ...
Ep. 030 – Chris Lee – Toys, Taste & Building a Creative Career Without Chasing Clients
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with illustrator and toy designer Chris Lee (AKA The Beast is Back), who built his career mostly through word of mouth and st...
Ep. 029 – Thomas Marnin (MarninSayor) – Toy Design, Donut Cats & The Magic of Their Pike Place Shop
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Thomas Marnin, co-founder of MarninSayor, a toy shop inside Seattle’s Pike Place Market. The shop grew out of a passio...
Ep. 028 – Don Clark (Invisible Creature) – Obsession, Risk & Starting Projects You’re Not “Ready” For
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens after you “make it”?This week, we sit down with Don Clark of Invisible Creature to talk about creative longevity, building brands fro...
Ep. 027 – Dan Kuhlken of DKNG - Texture, Taste & The Business of Staying Creative
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of creatives are feeling it right now: the market shifting, projects slowing down, the fear of asking “wait… is it just me?” causing a spi...
Ep. 026 – Brad & Dustin — The Clues Hiding in Your Obsessions
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This might be the most vulnerable episode we’ve done.If you’ve ever felt like you’re a strange mix of interests… and haven’t figured out how...
Ep. 025 – Nathan Yoder – Choosing Craft in a Rushed World
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with Nathan Yoder and, somehow, the chat immediately swerved past tools and trend-talk into the good stuff: craft, philosophy, faith, and ...
Ep. 024 – Travis Robertson – Taking More Swings Before You Feel Ready
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode caught me off guard.Travis Robertson has done things that are, honestly, a little intimidating. Not just successful creative intimidating...
Ep.023 – Katie Kirk of Eight Hour Day – The Quiet Choices Behind a Studio That Endures
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Kirk makes work that feels bright, generous, and deeply human. As one half of Eight Hour Day, she’s spent her career building a studio known f...
Ep.022 – Dustin & Brad – The Great App Audit: What We’re Keeping, Quitting, and Can’t Live Without
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new year, and Brad and Dustin are taking inventory of their apps. In this no-fluff episode, they go deep into the creative, business, and lif...
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...