The Collective Podcast

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of photographer Camden Thrasher. Camden's eye for a shot is simply stunning and see the worlds of aviation and motorsport through his lens has lead to him becoming one of Ash's favorite photographers! So, enjoy a deep dive into the mesmerizing mix of the technical and the artistic & learn the secrets behind the lens from Camden.

In this enlightening episode, renowned Director, Editor, and Motion Designer Jason Encabo joins host Ash Thorp to dissect the complexities of the creative process. Together, they navigate the hurdles of project completion, time management, and motivation in the context of everyday life, offering invaluable insights for anyone on a creative journey. Filled with practical takeaways, this is a must-listen for those seeking growth and improvement in their creative endeavors.

The stupendous and wonderful Refik Anadol is our guest for this profound episode with this fantastic creative. A Media Artist and Designer, he also heads up Refik Anadol Studios, where working with World Leading Clients and crafting record-breaking NFTs is all fused with a passion and vision for utilizing computation into his creations. So join us with your host Ash Thorp for an inspirational conversation where we discover Refik’s humble beginnings, intense passion for humanity, and future of endless possibilities.

Creative legend and friend of the show Maciej Kuciara returns for an epic episode to talk about what he's been up to since he last jumped on and how AI has impacted him as a professional and a person, and some wise advice for us all moving forward.

Join us for this episode with the multi-awesome, multi-disciplined, and multi-talented Brandon Semenuk. Brandon is an athlete specializing & conquering in the realms of mountain bikes and motorsports, winning multiple awards in the process and being considered one of the best! Yet not content with just that, Brandon has found a way to fuse all of his interests through the power of filmmaking & photography, and in this episode, find out how Brandon does all of this while still operating at a high level—simply incredible insights from a prolific human.

Dan Bigham, a record-breaking performance engineer and racing cyclist, shares insights from his journey in cycling and engineering. He dives into the concept of marginal gains, illustrating how small improvements lead to big successes. The conversation touches on innovative tactics in team cycling and the science of optimizing performance, including breath control and chain waxing techniques. Dan also reflects on his transformation from underdog to elite athlete, all while balancing professional aspirations and personal life.

Director William Eubank joins Ash Thorp for today's episode to share his experiences on the life of a movie director. Will cut his teeth in the industry as a cinematographer & camera operator before moving on to directing his first feature film, LOVE, one in which he was also the cinematographer and production designer! Will is happy to wear many hats to pursue his creative vision and one of which Ash and Will discuss in detail in this episode. Will's filmography also includes, The Signal, Underwater, Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin, and more. Let's go!

This episode is all about the realities of being a creative and in Maxim Zhestov we get the chance to dive deep on this topic with one of the best designer’s out there. Maxim returns for his third appearance and much like his art and designs, it’s what is happening beneath the surface that is as intriguing, if not more than the finished product. Ash and Max dive deep into the past, present, and future of their careers and everything in between.

We’re joined by the legendary and Acadamy Award Winning Cinematographer Greig Fraser today who shed some light on what it is like behind the lens of some of the most iconic films of our generation with an IMDB that lists gems such as, Dune, The Batman, Lion to name but a few!. An absolute blast of an episode and a brilliant geek-out between Ash and Greig on the highs and lows of the movie industry and how to break in.

Director Sava Zivkovic joins us once more and much has changed since he last joined us on The Collective Podcast. Join us for a fabulous chat on a fascinating insight into the mind and journey of modern-day director and how technology influences his process.