Why Do?
Why do we do? Why do they do? This is Why Do, a podcast that explores why people choose to "do", to create, to put new things into the world.
Each episode, graphic designers Ben Courtice (of Boring Friends) and Ram Reyes (of Oversettext) talk to artists, designers, and creatives of all sorts to find out what drives them to do what they do, how they got started, and maybe the occasional debate about the best fast foods.
Latest episodes
Jun 27, 2023 • 1h 2min
7 - Ram and Ben Gotta Talk Again (Season Finale!)
The hosts reveal secrets about previous guests, discuss AI taking over jobs, Ram's spy persona, Succession fandom, planning for season 2, horoscopes, co-star app, and summer trips. A reflective season finale with gratitude to listeners and a hint at future changes.
Jun 20, 2023 • 1h 12min
6 - Leila (lmtweet) on Making Rugs and Weighing Frogs
Leila Mae Thompson, a talented artist and rug-maker, discusses her creative journey, going viral, weighing a frog, Florida Everglades ecosystems, burnout, managing orders, designing for print, and more in this entertaining podcast.
Jun 13, 2023 • 1h 9min
5 - Amy Hood (Hoodzpah Design) literally wrote the book on this stuff.
Hoodzpah Design owner Amy Hood talks about starting a studio, oversharing online, fast food, TikTok bans, being a twin, freelancing, launching a business, writing a book, helping others, Twitter abandonment, and service industry memories.
Jun 6, 2023 • 1h 18min
4 - Nelson (madebynelson) on Figuring Out What Works
Illustrator Nelson from Perth talks about snakes, juggling work, reposting art, finding inspiration, creating for audience vs self, pressure to create for internet, dreams vs reality. Discussion includes fonts, Australian snacks, spiders, Canadian stereotypes, getting found by clients, sharing knowledge.
May 30, 2023 • 1h 11min
3 - Piper Ferrari on Balancing Two Great Gigs in Vegas
Graphic designer and musician Piper Ferrari shares her experiences balancing a band and a design job, discussing the challenges of the music industry, finding a niche in the DIY art scene, funny stories from shows, skepticism towards Instagram gurus, and upcoming projects with her band Roman Candle.
May 23, 2023 • 1h 5min
2 - Elijah (toastedbyeli) Keeps Everything Posi
Elijah, a Toronto-based graphic designer and poster artist, discusses making art for self-growth and spreading positivity. They talk about Geocities, internet forums, astrology, creating art every day for a year, finding inspiration in therapy, and not caving to the demands of social media.
May 15, 2023 • 1h 7min
1 - Ram and Ben Would Like to Talk
Hosts discuss unpaid invoices and navigating social media in the creative industry. They also talk about perceptions of sponsorships and the trend of celebrity meals at McDonald's. The challenges of being in the 'zone' and strategies for achieving flow state are explored.
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