Permissionless storytelling: indie creators beating studios

Andrew Price, better known as Blender Guru is one of the most influential educators in the 3D world. What began as a YouTube channel teaching the basics of Blender has evolved into a global classroom, guiding millions of artists through tutorials. His iconic Donut Tutorial has become a rite of passage for beginners. He is back for round 2 to the Bad Decisions Podcast.

In this episode, Andrew sits down with us to unpack SIGGRAPH 2025 and the big question: Will AI take over 3D? From Blender’s newest tools to AI in storytelling and the rise of indie creators, we explore what these changes really mean for the creative industry.

Episode 70 Timestamps:

00:00 – Trailer

01:15 – Blender's New Super Power

05:45 – The Wildest Tech Andrew Saw At SIGGRAPH 2025

08:28 – Is Ready Player One A Real Thing Now?! (Must Watch)

15:15 – The Surprising Advice Andrew Would Give His Kids

18:58 – The Secret Shift That’s About to Change Storytelling FOREVER

24:54 – Why Big Studios Should Fear What’s Coming Next

29:59 – How One Creator Can Now Beat Hollywood at Its Own Game

35:15 – The Single Skill That Could Make or Break Your Career

38:48 – The Strange New Tech That Might Kill Filmmaking as We Know It

44:28 – What VR Could Look Like in 10 Years (It’s Not What You Think)

46:08 – The Controversial Truth About AI Relationships

50:11 – This Is How You’ll Watch Movies in the Future

56:30 – Andrew Price Reveals His Biggest Career Failure

1:07:18 – Why AI Will Never Replace Real-World Networking

1:08:45 – The Business Skills Creators Can’t Afford to Ignore

1:23:43 – The Future of Creative Education (Revealed First Here)

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