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The Half Has Not Been Told: Work, Pop Culture & Stuff That Matters
For anyone looking for just a little less AI, and a focus on what makes us human.
The Half Has Not Been Told, is a podcast about the human side of work and life. The stuff that matters but doesn’t make it onto LinkedIn.
I'll share honest and free flowing conversations about everything from technology to parenting to navigating career and other things that matter to us. Told from the perspective of someone who beleives humanity is worth fighting for.
Hosted by Kenny Temowo — musician, writer, ex-Netflix, dad of three, and VP at an AI infrastructure company. Joined regularly by co-hosts, including his children, as well as Maktuno Suit — psychotherapist, consultant, and entrepreneur.
Expect honesty. Expect laughter. Maybe some tears. But hopefully you’ll leave a little different from how you came in.
Formerly Inside the Art of Making.
Topics include: leadership, creativity, corporate life, vulnerability, fatherhood, marriage, relationships, faith, some AI, technology, music, culture, meaning, purpose, personal growth, honest conversations, all from the perspective of what it means to be human.
Episodes
17 episodes
How to deal with Feedback
In this conversation, Mak and Kenny explore the multifaceted nature of feedback, discussing its significance in both personal and professional contexts. They delve into the complexities of giving and receiving feedback, the emotional responses ...
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The Truth About Netflix Culture
In this episode, Mak probes Kenny on insights from his experience at Netflix. They explore its unique culture, leadership principles, and the challenges of maintaining organizational values across different regions. Discover how Netflix's appro...
The Manosphere & How We Learn To Be Men
In this conversation, Kenny and Mak explore themes of identity, the influence of social media, the importance of positive male role models, and the need for meaningful spaces for reflection. They share personal stories, analyze cultural phenome...
What's in a Name? And Why Marc Andreessen Is Wrong
In the first episode together, Kenny and Mak do what they do best — laugh a lot and go deeper than expected.Starting with the stories behind their names, the conversation moves through fitting in between two cultures, why HR teams often ...
SEASON 2: The Half Has Not Been Told — Trailer
Welcome to The Half Has Not Been Told. A podcast about the human side of work and life. For anyone looking for more soul in their lives. I'm Kenny Temowo — musician, writer, ex-Netflix, dad of three, and VP at an AI infrastructure c...
Inside the Art of Making: My Daughter's 2025 Review
In this episode of Inside the Art of Making, I'm joined by my daughters, Ava and Liora, as they reflect on their favorite movies, books, and games from 2025. The conversation flows from excitement about the upcoming year to a fun quiz about Mar...
Francois Nguyen on Product Design and User Experience
François is currently the CDXO for SharkNinja’s design team.He is passionate about creating highly desirable products and memorable user experiences. His work has impacted and influenced companies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Disney, M...
Immersive Experiences: The Future of Live Entertainment with Secret Cinema's Dean Rogers
In this conversation, Dean Rodgers from Secret Cinema discusses the art of creating immersive experiences that bring movies to life. He shares insights on the evolution of live entertainment post-COVID, the importance of connection in experienc...
Adventures, Philosophy and the Great Uber Car Jacking with Nick Shackleton-Jones (Part 1)
In this engaging conversation, Kenny Temowo and Nick Shackleton-Jones explore a range of profound topics, from personal updates and reflections on life to the implications of AI and the struggles of corporate life. They discuss the importance o...
Me and My Daughters (Ava & Liora) in Conversation
We all know that children have a natural sense of awe, wonder and curiosity. They are great ‘teachers’ of so many things, including going from nothing to something.So I thought who better to have on my next episode than my very own daugh...
Lakwena (Artist)
I talk with an old (but still young!) friend, Lakwena Maciver about her work as an artist. She's well known for murals, installations and brand collaborations (H&M, Mini).We talk about the immediacy of painting, boundaries and how t...
A conversation with Femi Temowo (Musician, Producer, Artist, Composer)
Nigerian-born British jazz guitarist, musical director, producer, and theatre composer, Femi Temowo. We get into his musical and creative journey. From working with Amy Winehouse to composing the score for Death of a Salesman
Julio Bonet, Adult Animation (Creative) Netflix
Emily Blunt, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Hulk Hogan, these are just some of the names Julio has had the fortune of working with in his career as an Animation exec / producer. In this conversation Julio and I talk about the sheer nu...
The Games Industry and Sustainability with Solomon Temowo & Maxime Rioux
Today I'm joined by Solomon Temowo (Development Director at Remedy Entertainment) and Maxime Rioux (Senior Game Designer at NextGames -- A Netflix Games Studio). Solomon (my elder brother), started out life in the UK, spent a numbe...
Feedback, Creative Conversations and Note Giving
I reflect on my last converstion with Natalie Rose (TV Commissioner), and spend a bit of time reflecting on the role of feedback in the creative process. Towards the end, I share 10 practical tips and reflections on handling feedback well. Perf...
Natalie Rose on Commissioning for TV
Natalie is an award winning Commissioning Editor and Executive Producer based in the UK. At UKTV, she discovered rapper and cook Big Zuu, commissioning Bafta-winning Big Zuu’s Big Eats for Dave. Her credits also include Stacey Dooley Sleeps Ove...
