
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

Aug 6, 2018 • 2h 34min
Ep. 185 - Serjan Burlak
Houdini designer Serjan Burlak joins us this week to talk about his love for science and nature and how they influence his work, how the spark of curiosity has been present in his mind since early childhood, and using design as medicine to get through personal hardships.
GUEST LINKS:
Serjan’s Website: https://www.biogenic.design/
Serjan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/biogenicdesign
Serjan's Instagram: http://instagram.com/serjan.biogenic
Geometry of Intelligence: https://www.biogenic.design/intelligence
Leonardo Da Vinci of Saturn: https://www.biogenic.design/hex
Edifice: https://vimeo.com/253426545
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SHOW NOTES:
Baikonur: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baikonur_Cosmodrome
Dark Tourist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8725166/
The Four Agreements: https://amzn.to/2M5qVKL
42 Grams: https://www.42gramsfilm.com/
Houdini: https://www.sidefx.com/
Missing Links: https://www.gaia.com/series/missing-links
The Power of Limits: https://amzn.to/2LZWy8N
Mount Kailash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Kailash
Joking Hazard: http://www.jokinghazardgame.com/
Rebelway: https://rebelway.net/
Abstract: https://www.netflix.com/title/80057883
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Jul 23, 2018 • 2h 53min
Ep. 184 - Anthony Scott Burns
Director, writer, cinematographer, CGI artist, and amazing musician Anthony Scott Burns (AKA Pilotpriest) joins us once again to discuss his recent film work including Our House and Come True, trusting your personal process, following your own path, and reveling in your identity.
GUEST LINKS:
Anthony on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2227980/
Anthony’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/pilotpriest
Manifold: https://vimeo.com/64200399
Our House: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2018069/
Come True: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7026488/
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SHOW NOTES:
Stephen McHattie: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0570385/
Electric Youth: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_Youth_(band)
Twin Peaks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Peaks
Darkest Hour: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4555426/
GLOW: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GLOW_(TV_series)
The Thing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084787/
Room 237: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2085910/
Alien vs. Predator: https://amzn.to/2zZzYYS
Repo Man: https://amzn.to/2A3avxQ
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Jul 9, 2018 • 1h 40min
Ep. 183 - Tim Sessler
Cinematographer and filmmaker Tim Sessler joins us this week to discuss his creative exploration between narrative and poetic art in his work, his viewpoint on being authentic and how to tell stories through photography, and his relationship with New York City and how it’s played a role in his career thus far.
GUEST LINKS:
Tim’s Website: http://www.timsessler.com/
Tim’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/timsessler
Tim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_sessler/
Balance: https://vimeo.com/163590531
Bending Sounds: https://vimeo.com/38788768
Erosion: https://vimeo.com/159759039
The Light: https://vimeo.com/189804898
Brooklyn Aerials: http://www.brooklynaerials.com/
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SHOW NOTES:
Koyaanisqatsi: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085809/
Brandon Bray: https://vimeo.com/bbray
Ozan Biron: https://ozan.ca/
Phantom Flex4K: http://www.phantomhighspeed.com/Products/Flex4K-Products/Flex4K
Gregory Crewdson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Crewdson
Ansel Adams: http://anseladams.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.

Jun 25, 2018 • 1h 40min
Ep. 182 - William Eubank
Filmmaker William Eubank joins us this week to discuss his journey from constructing sets in his parents’ backyard to directing big-budget feature films in Hollywood. William discusses his love of music and how it keeps him creatively balanced, and how important it is to constantly be learning.
GUEST LINKS:
William’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1827931/
William’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/superswift
The Signal: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2910814/
Love: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1541874/
Underwater: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5774060/
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SHOW NOTES:
Stanley Kubrick: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Kubrick
Hearts of Darkness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearts_of_Darkness:_A_Filmmaker%27s_Apocalypse
John Cassavetes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Cassavetes
Icon Collective: https://iconcollective.com/
Burning Man: https://burningman.org/
Pilotpriest: https://pilotpriest.bandcamp.com/
David Sandberg: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2497546/
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Screenings: http://cinespia.org/
Hereditary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7784604/
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Jun 11, 2018 • 1h 32min
Ep. 181 - Cody Ellingham
Tokyo-based photographer Cody Ellingham joins us this week to discuss influences, the oddity of being a creative, and what inspires him and his current approach to photography.
GUEST LINKS:
Cody’s Website: http://cbje.tokyo/
Cody’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/cbje_tokyo
Cody’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbje_tokyo/
Danchi Dreams: http://danchi-dreams.com/
Danchi Dreams Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cbje/danchi-dreams-a-photobook-of-japanese-public-housi
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FITC Tokyo 2015 Titles: https://vimeo.com/118919656
Tim Franco: http://www.timfranco.com/
Ansel Adams: http://anseladams.com/
Mishima Yukio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukio_Mishima
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089603/
Liam Wong: https://www.liamwong.com/
Domu: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domu:_A_Child%27s_Dream
Yasujirô Ozu: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0654868/
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

May 28, 2018 • 1h 52min
Ep. 180 - Toros Kose
Art director and designer Toros Kose joins us this week to discuss his life’s path in and how it wasn’t originally focused on being an artist, his goal-driven focus, and our immense love for photography.
GUEST LINKS:
Toros’ Website: http://toroskose.com/
Toros’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torosaurus/
Toros’ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/toroskose
Vapormax: http://toroskose.com/#/nike-vapormax/
Where I Put My Doodles: http://whereiputmydoodles.tumblr.com/
Into the Bright Unknown: https://vimeo.com/204050778
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Hyper Island: https://www.hyperisland.com/
Greyscalegorilla: https://greyscalegorilla.com/
Turbulence FD: https://www.jawset.com/
Rush: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1979320/
Phantom Thread: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5776858/
Blade Runner 2049: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1856101/
David OReilly: http://www.davidoreilly.com/
Gmunk: https://gmunk.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.

May 14, 2018 • 1h 36min
Ep. 179 - Lauren Naylor
Photographer and creative director Lauren Naylor joins us this week to discuss her constant desire to evolve, the impact cinema has had on her photographic style, and her newest project, Super Virgo, which strives to unite women in every creative industry.
GUEST LINKS:
Lauren’s Website: https://www.lnaylor.com
Lauren’s 500px: https://500px.com/laurennaylor
Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lnaynay/
Super Virgo: https://www.supervirgo.com/
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Stalker: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079944/
Shane Carruth: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1503403/
A Ghost Story: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6265828/
The Science of Sleep: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0354899/
Gregory Crewdson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory_Crewdson
Mackenzie Davis: Off Camera Podcast: https://player.fm/series/off-camera-with-sam-jones-1758132/80-mackenzie-davis
Spike Jonze Apple Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=305ryPvU6A8
I Am The Pretty Thing That Lives In The House: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5059406/
Neon Demon: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1974419/
Heat: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113277/
Moses Sumney: https://www.mosessumney.com/
Chelsea Wolfe: http://www.chelseawolfe.net/
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Apr 30, 2018 • 1h 31min
Ep. 178 - Sean Tucker
Filmmaker and photographer Sean Tucker joins us this week to share his journey, as well as some of his thoughts on the craft, how to deal with feedback and criticism, and how he developed a voice through the photographs he takes.
GUEST LINKS:
Sean’s Website: http://www.seantucker.photography
Sean’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_43mQmHwHPTBBqImFrWU3Q
Sean’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seantuck/
Sean’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/seantuck
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Zack Arias: https://www.youtube.com/user/usedfilm
Bruce Gilden: http://www.brucegilden.com/
Fan Ho: http://fanhophotography.com/index.html
Emmanuel Lubezki: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0523881/
Joey L: https://joeyl.com/overview/category/quick-portfolio
Falling Upward: https://amzn.to/2HAvQSw
Mastery: https://amzn.to/2HpjJXO
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Apr 16, 2018 • 1h 43min
Ep. 177 - Mitch Myers
Freelance art director and motion designer Mitch Myers joins us this week to share his story and some of the lessons he’s learned about finding balance in his life and the art of freelancing. Mitch offers some very useful advice and tips for those of you who are striving for balance in your creative life.
GUEST LINKS:
Mitch’s Website: https://www.mitchmyers.tv/
Mitch’s Store: https://www.mitchmyers.tv/store
Mitch’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitchmyersofficial/
Mitch’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchmyersofficial/
Mitch’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrMitchMyers
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Jr.canest: http://jrcanest.co/
Mike Mignola: http://artofmikemignola.com/
Brograph: http://brograph.com/podcast/
Accidental Creative: http://www.accidentalcreative.com/category/podcasts/
Mastery: https://amzn.to/2HpjJXO
Damn Good Advice: https://amzn.to/2JNNRdH
Houdini: https://www.sidefx.com/
Sean Tucker: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_43mQmHwHPTBBqImFrWU3Q
Elastic: https://elastic.tv/
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.

Apr 2, 2018 • 1h 55min
Ep. 176 - Ozan Biron
Filmmaker Ozan Biron joins us this week to shed some light on where he came from and what inspires the work he creates. Ozan has the rare ability to truly capture what it feels like to drive a car and push it to its limits. His work is often imitated, but never replicated and we dig into why that might be.
GUEST LINKS:
Ozan’s Website: http://ozan.ca/
Ozan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozanbiron/
Ozan’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ozan
The Last Viper: http://ozan.ca/Pennzoil-The-Last-Viper
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Khyzyl Saleem: https://www.artstation.com/khyzylsaleem
Heat: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113277/
Live For Speed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_for_Speed
Octopussy: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086034/
AE-86: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_AE86
Need For Speed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Need_for_Speed
3DO: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3DO_Interactive_Multiplayer
BMW Films: http://bmwfilms.com/
Ronin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronin_(film)
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of their employers.