Make Art Not Content
Episodes
The Sentence I Hate More Than Any Other Sentence Right Now
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an intervention.
Creativity Is A Spectrum
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where do you land?
Passion Is Not Enough
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How I taught myself to keep the passion burning no matter what.
For Those Who Think It's Too Late
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
featuring: JPGMAFIA on #radioprimaverasound
God Momentum (Part 2)
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
God Momentum isn’t just how artists who are at the top of their game behave… It’s also the behavior they use to get there.
The Lana Del Rey Method
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three magical steps to artistic reinvention. ✨
i don't want you to be happy
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring Lina, Layane, Agnes, Cheng Cheng, Liv, Liv's Roommates & Madison Cunningham
Begin Your Villain Era
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
At some point, you’re going to have to ask yourself… "Am I the type of artist who runs with the wolves? Or... am I the type of artist who hangs wi...
Total Eclipse Of Your Art
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Social media is killing your art. Here's what you can do about it.
The Next Basquiat
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The next Basquiat won’t look anything like the original Basquiat. But they WILL resemble him in spirit.
Art Dad
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a scary time to have a different opinion or to make controversial art. And that’s precisely why we have to. — Excerpts from “Whiplash” ...
How To Reclaim Your Artistic Brain
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE TOP 10. With additional words of wisdom from David Bowie, Rosalia, Ethan Hawke, Rocky, Jordan Peterson, Oprah, Virgil Abloh, Seinfeld, Matthew McC...
What Every Struggling Artist Can Learn From Taylor Swift's Rise
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just like Taylor Swift did.
Confessions: Tayte
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People always say "NEVER give up on your dream". But is this actually good advice? Or is it only a cliché holding you back from your true destiny?
Advice For Creatives
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
3 changes in perspective you need if you're at a crossroads right now.
A Sick Formula... For Finding Your Artist Lane
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to use the 5 W's to carve out your own little niche in the world.
How I, An Introvert, Became An Extrovert
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, this is an absolutely true story. — Shoutout to Antoine, who was there for the radical transmogrification. Excerpt from 'Madonna: Truth Or Dare...
Your Artistic Awakening Isn’t Going To Happen All By Itself
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been feeling like you need to reconnect to your authentic self recently… You're not alone. Let me tell you an inspiring story that happe...
Confessions: Tiana
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The shame you feel about making money from your art.
10 Worst Creativity Killers (Feat. Drake AI)
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"There are habits you have right now that are totally killing your creativity. They take you from a potential 10… to a 6. When you stop doing these ...
Are You Afraid Of Sharing Your Art With The World?
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the episode you've been waiting for...
Do... Or Die
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Self-help books will never give you self-respect, self-love, self-reliance, or self-mastery. Only self-discipline can give you those things. And that,...
There Are Other Ways To Look Beautiful
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Society teaches us from an early age to distrust and ostracize anyone who doesn’t fit the mold. That’s why, by the time you discover that you’re...
Is Emma Chamberlain Art?
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can aspiring artists learn anything from someone who is a self-described “content queen”? | SOURCES: Emma Chamberlain on The Tonight Show https://...
You Wanna Be Original?
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The hard truth about what it takes to make art that sticks out of a crowd.
Two Words Every Artist Should Abuse (Feat. Frida Kahlo)
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes learning a new word acts like dynamite on the walls around you. Today, we discuss TWO such words. | SOURCES: “All Star Series: Tyler Ta...
Your Greatest Work Of Art
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may think the art you're making will be your greatest work of art. It isn't.
13 Signs That You're Looking At Things All Wrong (Reprise)
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A new artist perspective for the changing season.
Making Art Is A Sometimes Lonely Path
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is the price of loneliness worth it— to live a life of doing what we love?
The Most Prolific Artist Who Ever Lived?
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here are 6 valuable lessons you can learn from the most prolific artist who ever lived.
Confessions: Karimah
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The artist "comedown" is a very real thing, indeed.
If You Want To Be A Creativity Machine
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to becoming a prolific artist is easier than you may think. (taken from 'The Book Of Transformation') || SOURCES: Huberman Lab Podcast #8 ...
I'm Not Gonna Sugarcoat It
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you on the right track? Only if you can answer these three questions in your sleep. An episode of ultra #truthlotion.
People Watching Is Dead
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
People Watching 2.0 has arrived. From 'The Book Of Dares'.
Confessions: Mady
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mady is struggling with the #1 dream killer.
The Art Form That Improves All The Other Art Forms
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice how the people who preach about mental health online are often no better off than you? Isn't it time we start taking advice from the peopl...
A Shapeshifter's Guide To Creativity (Part 2) — Featuring @sighswoon
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
@sighswoon takes over the podcast. She teaches us 1. how to grow a following, 2. how to handle "haters" and 3. how to manifest money.
A Shapeshifter's Guide To Creativity (Part 1) — Featuring @sighswoon
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A different way of looking at the art of making art. Featuring @sighswoon (Gabi Abrão).
The Struggle
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At first, you think you have a genius idea. After working on it a bit, you realize things aren’t working. And then you start thinking it sucks. Whic...
When The Student Is Ready, The Teacher Appears
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
5 pearls of wisdom to help you become a better artist.
'Balance' Is A Dirty Word
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Work/Life balance doesn't work for artists. There's a better way. Want proof? Hajime Sorayama, Emma Chamberlain, Nicky Minaj, and Dan Pena. (From 'The...
Your Apathy Is Killing You
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"If you want to invent the lightbulb, you can’t just keep trying to invent a better candle. At some point, you’re gonna need to take a leap of fai...
Why You Keep Losing Faith Just Before You're About To Win
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You may not be able to throw lightning back into a cloud... You may not be able to cure disease with a snap of your fingers... But there is one miracl...
Memento Mori
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A diner with my friend Karen reveals the answer I've been looking for since I started this podcast.
13 Signs That You're Looking At Things All Wrong
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What can creatives do to avoid having an existential crisis every couple of months? Here are a few ideas... (From 'The Book Of Mental Health')
What's The Alternative?
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some people choose a life of mediocrity and regret... Others embrace excellence and achieving "God Momentum". Which path have you chosen without even ...
Who Do You Make Your Art For?
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All that art you're making... Who are you making it for? Your answer may be influencing your art in ways you never thought of.
The Best Worldview I Know
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The same worldview used by Banksy, Kanye and Marina Abramovic was found hidden in a cult 80s teen movie. What's the role of art in society? What's the...
Make Art Not Content (Season 2 Trailer)
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Congregation… Are you ready for the truth?
What You Fear Most / Making Art Is Easy
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this first "audience participation" episode, the congregation responds to question "What scares you the most about the creative process?" All the a...
The 4th State Of Consciousness
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: That time I met Amy Winehouse... The secret to making art with complete strangers... And what it feels like watching Instagram die. |...
Why Creatives Should Not Avoid Conflict
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some people are gonna hate this. Yeah, I know... The truth hurts sometimes. But sorry, there's one question every creative should be able to answer in...
Maybe You've Been Emulating The Wrong People?
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The secret to high-output creativity is kinda simple... But also kinda scary. Wanna learn how to be prolific? Ok, let's talk about it. Btw, if you lov...
When "They" Don't Believe In You
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are external forces that every artist has to contend with. In this episode, I'm gonna show you how to deal with three of them... Just like an ex...
Dear Creatives... My Final Advice
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If I could only give creatives ONE piece of advice as we enter the post-pandemic hot girl summer... It would be this:
Why You Suffer For Your Art
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Father Bronques shares "truthlotion" with listeners who are "going through it". #mentalhealthawareness #truthlotion
The G.O.A.T. Regimen
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's a simple work regiment that every legend uses. And it can be boiled down to two words.
How To Make It Rain (Part I)
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The "creative economy" is about to explode. Don't approach this historic moment by approaching brands as a "technician". It's time to become a "rainma...
Big Thoughts Kill Small Thoughts
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why the number 21 might be the magic solution to every creative problem.
The 6 Modes Of Creative Thinking
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How high have you elevated your creative thinking? Or are you still stuck in Mode 1?
Creatives That Aren't Creative
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When my friend Steph (@lookingforsteph) gets overwhelmed, she asks herself one simple question…
How To (Not) Become A Corporate Slut
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you deal with brands that hire you to make something beautiful, but then every day they try to turn it into something more and more average? To...
When You Experience Doubt, Remember This
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An artist never stops experiencing doubt. But eventually though, you DO learn to accept it’s arrival, and even laugh at it until it leaves. But, how...
Ego And Fear
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was on a quest to find out how to get rid of my ego. A complete stranger showed me the way...
Calling Out The Fakes
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss why "being REAL real" is more powerful than "being on brand". Today we are reading from 'The Book Of Purpose'. Featuring Je...
Dreams Vs. Goals, Passion Vs. Obsession
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the difference between "dreams" and "goals" is key. And why "passion" alone will never get your there. A message to bring you into the n...
The Next 'Nirvana Moment' (2021 Predictions)
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the 90's Nirvana arrived on the scene and made everything before them obsolete. We're at the dawn of a similar monumental shift yet again. Who will...
How To Hypnotize The World With Your Art (AKA Conquering The Third Way)
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first way of making art... is with tons of ideas. The second way... is with a mastery of skills. But every great artist in history uses THE THIRD ...
3 Ways Your Future Can Turn Out
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are 3 ways your future can turn out. And they all depend on what you do right now. Featuring Dana Dentata.
The Cure For Overthinking (Part I)
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The professor's wife gave me a present that ended up being the cure for overthinking. Featuring Chelsea Klein. (Part II can be found in The Mystery Sc...
Talk To Strangers... And Aliens (Video Analysis)
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That night I met a very strange woman. (With added video commentary)
12 Types Of Instagram Girls (Part I)
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are 12 archetypes of girls on Instagram. Today we're gonna talk about 4 of them. And then we're gonna do the boys...
Why Do The Same People Always Win?
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do Prince, Andy Warhol, Oprah, Drake, Danielle Steele, Picasso, Beyonce, and the guy who invented Scientology all have in common?
Make Art Not Content (Trailer)
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to 'Make art not content'. A podcast for those who are next.
The Joys Of Hitting Rock Bottom
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think that "strength" is being able to hold it together in the face of turmoil. My friend Dana Dentata believes that real strength is bein...
What's Your Polaris Star?
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's an epidemic going around in the creative community. And guess what? I have the vaccine.
I Shot My Quarantine Airbnb Host
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe this is breaking protocol, but I photographed my quarantine Airbnb host this week. And It was weird. And It was awkward. And it was absolutely w...
God Momentum (Part 1)
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is one powerful question that you can ask yourself when you need to make quality decisions. Thank you "Jessica".
You Don't Need More Followers. What You Need Is...
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are reading from "The Book Of Influence." Featuring Kate Noel.
The "Coachellafication" Of A Civil Rights Movement (Disrupt Yourself)
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Before you can truly "disrupt society", or "disrupt the competition" as people like to say these days... You have to learn how to disrupt yourself... ...
We Need The Real You, Not The "Instagram You"
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you still haven’t contributed your unique voice to the movement... Or if all you’ve done is put up a black square or shared someone else's meme...
The Million Dollar Perspective
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So tell me... Do you have the million dollar perspective? A special quarantine check-in episode featuring Mama Kat and Sheila The Transgender Computer...
Why You Need A Message
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss one of the most powerful ways I know of maintaining mental health and avoiding your next existential crisis. Featuring Didi....
Don't Quit Your Day Job
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Remember day jobs? Well, how should an artist deal with having to work a day job? In this episode, I share how my last day job actually became the mos...
Return To The Mothership
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Creatives... Ever wonder how Joe Rogan got the idea to start his podcast? Or how so many 17-year olds are making millions using email? Or what a ...
Too Many Cooks In The Kitchen Of Your Mind
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here you are again. Unable to act. Despite having a million mentors. Why? Because you have a million mentors. Let me explain... Featuring Lorenzo and ...