The Artist's Why
A podcast where I interview artists of all disciplines - writers, musicians, visual artists, filmmakers, actors, storytellers and even surfboard makers - to ask them what they do, how they do it and most importantly, why they do it.
Podcasting since 2025 • 4 episodes
The Artist's Why
Latest Episodes
S1 Ep4: Spencer Zachary, musician, rapper and singer-songwriter
Join us for an intimate conversation with Spencer Zachary, a California-born rapper, singer-songwriter, and mix engineer now based in Lisbon, Portugal. Spencer opens up about his unexpected journey into music, the creative process behind his 20...
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Episode 4
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S1 Ep3: Ema Sofia Fonseca, actor and playwright
In this episode, we sit down with Ema Sofia Fonseca, a talented Portuguese actor and playwright. Ema Sofia shares her journey from a highly sensitive child discovering theatre and writing stories at age six to becoming an actor working across f...
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Episode 3
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S1 Ep2: Jamie Delaney, film director and screenwriter
In this episode, Jamie Delaney dives into his creative journey from graphic designer to award-winning director. Jamie shares his deep connection to Irish folklore and mythology, and how these ancient stories continue to shape his filmmaking tod...
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Episode 2
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S1 Ep1: María Sin Vergüenza, visual artist
For this debut episode of The Artist's Why, a deeply personal conversation with painter and illustrator María Sin Vergüenza (real name María Vázquez), who shares her transformative journey from advertising executive to interior design ...
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Episode 1
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