
The Collective Podcast
The Collective Podcast brings you bi-weekly episodes of entertaining, informative, honest discussions with creative industry professionals from around the world. Created and hosted by designer/director Ash Thorp, he aims to explore the struggles of work/life balance and to share the experiences of influential creatives from all realms of media, including (but not limited to) designers, illustrators, visual effects artists, writers, painters, and programmers.
Latest episodes

Mar 30, 2020 • 1h 41min
Ep. 226 - Arsen Asyrankulov
2D and 3D concept artist Arsen Asyrankulov joins us this week to discuss his unique creative style and workflow, his interesting artistic journey, and all of the various influences which have culminated in his beautiful art.
GUEST LINKS:
Arsen’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/asyrankulov
Arsen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arsen_asyrankulov/?hl=en
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SHOW NOTES:
Matt Kohr: https://www.artstation.com/mattkohr
Ruan Jia: https://www.artstation.com/ruanjia
Akira: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094625/
Passage: https://altcinc.com/work/passage
The Fountain (Soundtrack): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fountain_(soundtrack)
Vivaldi Recomposed by Max Richter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oYWfJuMGMA
Mica Levi: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micachu
Hyperion: https://amzn.to/39txT42
Game of Thrones: https://amzn.to/3dCqZg5
Labyrinth: https://amzn.to/33VrgGs
Carl Jung: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Jung
H.R. Giger: https://www.hrgiger.com/
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 42min
Ep. 225 - Glyn Dillon
All-around artistic mastermind Glyn Dillon joins us this week to discuss his experiences working on multiple Star Wars films as a costume designer and concept artist, how his career has progressed throughout the years, and how his love of comics has played a big part of his artistic endeavors.
GUEST LINKS:
Glyn on Wikipedia: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1265619/
Glyn’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1265619/
Glyn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glyn__dillon/?hl=en
Glyn’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/glyn_dillon
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SHOW NOTES:
David Crossman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0189366/
Solo: A Star Wars Story: https://amzn.to/3b4eNTn
Mike Mignola: https://www.artofmikemignola.com/
Jamie Hewlett: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Hewlett
Tank Girl: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_Girl
Alberto Mielgo: http://www.albertomielgo.com/
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Mar 2, 2020 • 1h 58min
Ep. 224 - Steve Wang
Concept artist Steve Wang joins us this week to discuss his path through different art schools, how he’s grown as an artist and freelancer, and how he plans to adapt his creative style to achieve the goals he’s set out for himself as a creative.
GUEST LINKS:
Steve’s Website: http://www.swang.org/
Steve’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/swang
Steve’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swang.art/
OATS Studios: https://oatsstudios.com/
Steve’s Course on Learn Squared: https://www.learnsquared.com/courses/concept-art-hacks
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SHOW NOTES:
H.R. Giger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._R._Giger
Jaime Jones: https://www.artpad.org/
James Jean: http://www.jamesjean.com/
Armchair Expert: https://armchairexpertpod.com/
Art Center: http://www.artcenter.edu/
FZD School: https://fzdschool.com/
Ian Spriggs: https://www.artstation.com/ianspriggs
King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: https://amzn.to/2FpX1fu
John Park: https://www.artstation.com/jparked
Kim Jung Gi: https://www.kimjunggius.com/
Escape at Dannemora: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_at_Dannemora
Death Stranding: https://amzn.to/2TfTVCl
The Art of Death Stranding: https://amzn.to/2voftDY
Akvis for Photoshop: https://akvis.com/en/index.php
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Feb 3, 2020 • 1h 57min
Ep. 222 - Khyzyl Saleem
Concept designer and car guru Khyzyl Saleem joins us this week to discuss his philosophies on passion, integrity, and being genuine to what matters to you. We also discuss the process by which Khyzyl breaks out of his comfort zone, in pursuit of furthering himself and his creative process. Lots of car talk in this one!
GUEST LINKS:
Khyzyl’s Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/khyzylsaleem
Khyzyl’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_kyza/
Live to Offend: https://livetooffend.com/
Donut Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsmvwC2mDr0
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SHOW NOTES:
Aaron Beck: https://www.instagram.com/_aaron_beck/
Ken Block: https://www.instagram.com/kblock43/
Corona: https://corona-renderer.com/
Kitbash3D: https://kitbash3d.com/
Andrew Schulz: https://theandrewschulz.com/
RWB: https://www.instagram.com/rwb_official/
Rocket Bunny: https://www.instagram.com/trakyoto/?hl=en
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Jan 20, 2020 • 1h 50min
Ep. 221 - Michael Tucker
Filmmaker and essayist Michael Tucker joins us to discuss his ongoing project, Lessons From The Screenplay, how he got started in creating video essays, what it’s been like building such a prominent YouTube channel and community, and all about some of our favorite films and screenplays.
GUEST LINKS:
Michael’s Website: https://www.lessonsfromthescreenplay.com/
Michael’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeltuckerla/
Lessons from the Screenplay: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCErSSa3CaP_GJxmFpdjG9Jw
Beyond the Screenplay Podcast: https://anchor.fm/beyondthescreenplay
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SHOW NOTES:
Finite Films: https://www.youtube.com/user/finitefilms/featured
Mastery: http://amzn.to/2nrX1Ft
No Country for Old Men: https://amzn.to/37an5at
Mindhunter: https://www.netflix.com/title/80114855
Into the Woods: A Five-Act Journey Into Story: https://amzn.to/2TIIX99
Se7en: https://amzn.to/2G6Vnjc
Joker: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286456/
The Prestige: https://amzn.to/37coi11
The Anatomy of Story: https://amzn.to/38jURuj
Story: https://amzn.to/2RdqPCV
Screenplay: https://amzn.to/2RvAuU4
Save the Cat!: https://amzn.to/30MHmRr
Hello Internet: http://www.hellointernet.fm/
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Jan 6, 2020 • 2h 28min
Ep. 220 - Mike Hill
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Design consultant Mike Hill joins us for the third time on the podcast to discuss a lot of bigger picture concepts. We jump right into where things are in the state of society and the internet, our habits and evolution, and simply living and existing. Strap in!
** SPOILER WARNING ** Joker spoilers toward the end (we’ll let you know when).
GUEST LINKS:
Mike’s Website: http://www.mikehill.design/
Mike’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/mikehill
Mike’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehill.design
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SHOW NOTES:
The Denial of Death: https://amzn.to/2ZVIa5G
The Good Son: https://amzn.to/2QO6ClE
Iron John: https://amzn.to/2FueJOJ
Emotional Intelligence: https://amzn.to/2Qu1tQF
The Wire: https://amzn.to/2sSJavn
JRE with Wim Hof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np0jGp6442A
King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: https://amzn.to/2FpX1fu
JRE with Josh Homme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPf0swdYOxI
Jordan Peterson: https://www.jordanbpeterson.com/
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu: https://www.10thplanetjj.com/
Choke documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAWyPXegAQI
Owning Your Own Shadow: https://amzn.to/301HmfW
Shibuya Meltdown: https://www.instagram.com/shibuyameltdown/
David Fincher: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000399/
Derek Cianfrance: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0161834/
Matthew Nolan: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2826871/Interstellar-British-movie-director-brother-accused-murder-plot-s-world.html
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Dec 16, 2019 • 1h 17min
Ep. 219 - Thomas Dubois
Visual development artist, illustrator, and architect Thomas Dubois joins us this week to discuss the joys of reading physical books, finding his passion through work, and his love and connection to architecture and how it’s influenced his filmmaking process.
GUEST LINKS:
Thomas’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/thomas_dubois
Thomas’s Behance: https://www.behance.net/thomasdubois
Thomas’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomas_dubois_art/
Blue: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/9LOQQ
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SHOW NOTES:
Jules Verne: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jules_Verne
Baudelaire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Baudelaire
René Barjavel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Barjavel
Gareth Edwards SXSW Keynote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxezdDwFdGI
Ian Francis: https://www.ifrancis.co.uk/
David Fincher: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000399/
Long Day's Journey Into Night: https://amzn.to/38EcyWx
Alberto Mielgo: http://www.albertomielgo.com/
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Dec 2, 2019 • 1h 31min
Ep. 218 - Maxim Zhestkov
Visual artist Maxim Zhestkov joins us once again to discuss how his career and artistic process has been changing over the past few years since we last had him on the show. We discuss how his entrance into the fine art world of gallery exhibitions, his thoughts on originality and authenticity, and what it means to experience pain in order to achieve your goals.
GUEST LINKS:
Maxim’s Website: https://zhestkov.studio/
Maxim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zhestkov
Media.Work: https://media.work/
Sputnik: https://vimeo.com/148845534
Jupiter II: https://vimeo.com/groups/105137/videos/92750003
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SHOW NOTES:
Strelka Institute: https://strelka.com/en/home
Thermochromism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermochromism
Blue Ocean Strategy: https://www.blueoceanstrategy.com/what-is-blue-ocean-strategy/
James Cameron: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000116/
Search Inside Yourself: https://amzn.to/2rHdvfK
DaVinci: https://amzn.to/2q3NhDv
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Nov 18, 2019 • 1h 38min
Ep. 217 - Tim Zarki
3D generalist Tim Zarki joins us this week to discuss how he manifests his own reality by setting goals and adjusting his workflows and habits to achieve them. Tim’s one of those people who is able to pivot and shift into completely new creative territories and continually crushes them. We discuss the importance of his personal projects, how his career has evolved over time, and where he’s headed in the future.
GUEST LINKS:
Tim’s Website: https://www.zarki.net/
Tim’s Instagram: http://instagram.com/_zarki_
Tim’s Behance: https://www.behance.net/zarki
Tim’s Learn Squared Course: https://www.learnsquared.com/courses/industrial-design-foundations
Oculus: https://www.oculus.com/
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SHOW NOTES:
Gmunk: https://gmunk.com/
MNML: https://www.mnml.com/
Joker: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286456/
Parasite: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6751668/
Burning: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7282468/
INSIDE: https://store.steampowered.com/app/304430/INSIDE/
Ableton: https://www.ableton.com/en/
Learn Monthly: https://learnmonthly.com/
OP-1 Synthesizer: https://teenage.engineering/products/op-1
The Gentle Art: https://altcinc.com/work/thegentleart
Beeple: https://www.beeple-crap.com/
Joe Rogan: http://podcasts.joerogan.net/
Ken Block Cossie V2: https://altcinc.com/work/cossie
Naval Podcast: https://nav.al/how-to-get-rich
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Nov 4, 2019 • 1h 51min
Ep. 216 - Paul Meyers
Cinematographer Paul Meyers joins us this week to candidly share his story of how he got started in cinematography from a young age, unique insights about some of the projects he’s had the privilege to work on, and finally we geek out big time on all sorts of cameras and lenses.
GUEST LINKS:
Paul’s Website: https://www.paulmeyers.com/
Paul’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pmeyersdp/
Paul’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/meyers
Grimbergen: https://www.paulmeyers.com/grimbergen
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SHOW NOTES:
Naval Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naval/id1454097755
Ozan Biron: https://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/episodes/176-ozan-biron
Johnny Green (director): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Green_(director)
Rune Milton: https://runemilton.com/
Bruno Aveillan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Aveillan
David F. Sandberg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_F._Sandberg
Tree of Life: https://amzn.to/2puRRKX
Ladakh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladakh
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.
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