Hosted by K Tempest Bradford and Aleen Simms.
The most common question creative people get asked is, "Where do you get your ideas?" That's what Originality is all about: exploring the wheres, hows, and whys of creative genius with K Tempest Bradford, Aleen Simms, and a diverse assortment of guests from a variety of fields.
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#27: Once You Know the Rules You Can Break the Rules
August 7th, 2019 · 55 minutes
Where is the line between inspiration and appropriation? In this episode, Aleen and Tempest talk about learning by copying—and what questions to ask yourself to ensure that your final product isn't still a copy. They also dive into the nuances of drawing from different cultures, how to interrogate what really interests you about that culture, and …
#26: Everything is Really Difficult
April 29th, 2019 · 45 minutes
Tempest and Aleen get back to the future (well, the present) with a new episode about the value of habits — and how and why they don’t work for everyone. They’ll discuss the importance of sticking with routines — and when to stop being productive long enough to do the things (like eating) that keep you productive. Also, “pantsers” vs. gardeners; h…
#25: You Are Not Alone
April 12th, 2019 · 63 minutes
This week, Tempest and Aleen talk about how to stay creative under the mental toll of life in America in 2019; the importance of friends, family, and community to sustain your creativity; using data to figure out what works for you, without judgment; when you should or shouldn’t listen to “experts” about how to create better; and why it’s good to …
#24: Bury Your Shoulds
March 26th, 2019 · 44 minutes
Get your shovels, because this week, Aleen and Tempest are discussing how to bury the dreaded “shoulds,” and focus instead on what you want to be doing. Also: The importance of saying “no” to things; the powerful motivation of avoiding a 9-to-5 job; how to find a word count goal that works for you; your invitation, listeners, to tweet at Tempest…
#23: Avoiding Patriarchal Nonsense
October 25th, 2018 · 72 minutes
Today the spotlight is on Tempest! Learn about her recent trip to Egypt, where she got the idea for her novel, and hear her epic retelling of Antigone.
#22: I Am Hugely Motivated by Spite
August 24th, 2018 · 69 minutes
This time around, Kelly Sue DeConnick joins Tempest and Aleen to talk about learning from critique and criticism (and practicing how to take the feedback), how people perceive the series Bitch Planet, and the importance of collaborative relationships.
#21: Irrational Brain Weasels
July 26th, 2018 · 45 minutes
We're baaaacccckkkkK! We use our triumphant return to talk about why the show was on hiatus, getting through stressful times, saying no, and letting go of The Shoulds.
#20: Creating a Fake World People Can Believe In
March 15th, 2018 · 65 minutes
"Drawing is a form of expressing story without using words," says our guest Grace Fong. In this episode, Tempest, Aleen, and Grace explore how artists tell stories, how they add to existing stories, why mind palaces are important, and how travel contributes to it all.
#19: You Don't Have to Be an Expert
February 1st, 2018 · 56 minutes
In a world and an era when
everyone
is vying for attention,
how do you you stand above the crowd,
make yourself heard,
build an audience?
#18: Turn on the Fountain of Words
January 18th, 2018 · 77 minutes
Sometimes you feel you've got to
Run away you've got to
Get away from the day-to-day things surrounding you
The things you make
Seem to go nowhere
And you've lost your light
For you try and try but just can't write!