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 • 6 episodes
The Artist's Why
Latest Episodes
S1 Ep6: Corrinke Boon, storyteller and poet
Storyteller and poet Corrinke Boon shares insights into the power of live storytelling events, where people volunteer to tell true, personal stories to audiences of 100-200 people. She discusses the neuroscience of storytelling, the therapeutic...
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Episode 6
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54:39
S1 Ep5: Kareena Zerefos, visual artist
Artist Kareena Zerefos explores the spiritual dimensions of art-making, the tension between connection and isolation, and why life itself is the work of an artist. We discuss everything from the Rothko Room at the Tate Modern to working with co...
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Episode 5
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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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51:14
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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47:28
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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44:03