The Dragon and the Stoic – A Creative Life Explored
Tune in for heartfelt and raw conversations between a strategic storyteller and a composer who unveils the inner workings of a creative life as business partners and a married couple. Heavily anchored in the human experience and predicament, The Dragon and the Stoic is a podcast for anyone curious about the creative process, our relationship to craft, and our inner self. Meet the hosts: Joseph Wilkinson Joseph is a multi-award-winning composer and audio artist with an undying passion for stirring senses. Driven by the potential of deepening the human trip, he uses sound and music to expand the listeners’ own perception and, ultimately – our consciousness. With work under his belt that has been awarded a D&AD Yellow pencil, as well as a host of awards from Creative Circle, Music and Sound, Kinsale Sharks, and a Cannes Lion Titanium for his provocative, boundary-busting work, he now works with clients all over the world. Cam Brandow Cam is an artisan who forges words into worlds. She is a writer, strategist, and speaker delivering speeches on stages ranging from TEDxStockholm to headlining conferences in Nairobi. With several years experience at one of the world’s most renowned creative agencies, she has a strong anchor in the commercial world, making her a strategic storyteller who understands the importance of real-world impact – clients ranging from Bang & Olufsen, Frontify, Klarna, Spotify and D&AD award-winning Wallbaby. Website: farfar.studio
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Episodes
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
Summer has come and gone, and we are back, recording in our new studio. In this episode, we give an update on all things life and work and explore the topic of physical spaces in the creative process.
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
How does the online climate shape our way of showing up in the world? In this episode, we use recent events to unpack the complexity and potential of community in our time. We share experiences from the polar ends of the spectrum – from when we have been caught in the line of online criticism to the sacred ways of connecting in real life.
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
In this episode, we take a walk through the forest and discuss its benefits for us as creatives. We share our relationship with this ancient teacher and end with a short-form documentary that has been aired on the radio since its release.
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
Dandelion Kisses is a poem written and read by Cam, with music and sound by Joseph.
This poem was inspired by a fate many are affected by – Alzheimer’s.
It expresses the grief and gratitude that we feel when we have allowed ourselves to love deeply, yet can’t hold on to what has been.
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
How is it to partner up for a creative endeavour, and more specifically, how is it to work with your spouse? In this episode, we discuss the challenges and opportunities that follow when making a close relationship into a creative partnership.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
After a trip to California we arrive back with new perspectives. In this episode, we discuss the importance of changing scenery, the moral dilemma of taking a break, and the unexpected colorful findings along the dry desert roads.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
The Echo is a piece of music created by Joseph Wilkinson, Kersha Bailey, and Cam Brandow. It formed the centrepiece for episode #2, where we explored and discussed creative failure and what we can learn from it.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
In this episode, we discuss failure. After a recent rejection of a music pitch, we dive into the open wounds that failure brings into the game of creativity. Inviting you into a conversation covering the pitching process, the relationship to negative self-talk, and external validation.
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Unfold is a poem written and read by Cam, with sound and music by Joseph. It transports us between what is and what is becoming, taking us on a journey across seas of hope and doubt, bridging the distance between our inner and outer world.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
In this first episode, we dive into the constant unfolding of time. Marking the beginning of a new year with an exciting journey ahead, we discuss the art of planning versus being in the now and the dance between actively creating and allowing for what one wants to become.
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