The Allusionist

219. Making Trouble

Oct 26, 2025
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Molly Naylor
In this engaging discussion, poet and performer Molly Naylor, who hosts Making Trouble, dives into creativity and the intricacies of podcasting. Topics range from navigating social media validation and negative feedback, to using thought-provoking prompts for idea generation. Naylor and Helen explore the balance between being present and transforming life experiences into creative material, while also debating what schools should teach for practical understanding. Along the way, they share insights on confronting mortality and the evolving landscape of independent podcasting.
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ADVICE

Generate Ideas With Quick Lists

  • Try rapid list exercises: catalogue significant life moments, missing media representations, or current angers and curiosities.
  • Use the lists to reveal unexpected topics you actually care about.
ADVICE

Keep Two Growing Idea Lists

  • Keep an ideas document (short and long) to capture potential episode topics over time.
  • Update it regularly so you always have a backlog to draw from when inspiration is low.
INSIGHT

Ideas vs Capacity Are Different Shortages

  • The real scarcity is not ideas but the ability to speak about them or find knowledgeable guests.
  • Audience supply and access to experts shape what you can actually produce.
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