Philosophy, Ideas, Critical Thinking, Ethics & Morality: The Creative Process: Philosophers, Writers, Educators, Creative Thinkers, Spiritual Leaders, Environmentalists & Bioethicists

About Philosophy, Ideas, Critical Thinking, Ethics & Morality: The Creative Process: Philosophers, Writers, Educators, Creative Thinkers, Spiritual Leaders, Environmentalists & Bioethicists

Philosophy episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. We speak to philosophers, writers, educators, spiritual leaders, environmentalists, bioethicists, artists & creative thinkers in other. disciplines To listen to ALL arts & education episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, leaders & public figures share real experiences & offer valuable insights. Notable guests and participating museums and organizations include: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Neil Patrick Harris, Smithsonian, Roxane Gay, Musée Picasso, EARTHDAY.ORG, Neil Gaiman, UNESCO, Joyce Carol Oates, Mark Seliger, Acropolis Museum, Hilary Mantel, Songwriters Hall of Fame, George Saunders, The New Museum, Lemony Snicket, Pritzker Architecture Prize, Hans-Ulrich Obrist, Serpentine Galleries, Joe Mantegna, PETA, Greenpeace, EPA, Morgan Library & Museum, and many others. The interviews are hosted by founder and creative educator Mia Funk with the participation of students, universities, and collaborators from around the world. These conversations are also part of our traveling exhibition.
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Publisher

Philosophers, Writers, Educators, Creative Thinkers, Spiritual Leaders, Environmentalists & Bioethicists · Creative Process Original Series

Category

arts · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 May 2022

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

18 of 545 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Etruscan Wisdom, Los Angeles, Lost Dreams & Illusions - A Road Trip w/ CHIARA BARZINI

   Author and filmmaker Chiara Barzini joins hosts Mia Funk and Virginia Moscetti to explore illusions, Etruscan wisdom, and confronting planetary reality through art.

2. 

   5 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   AQUA: A Story of Water & Lost Dreams w/ Author, Screenwriter CHIARA BARZINI

   Author and screenwriter Chiara Barzini joins hosts Mia Funk and Virginia Moscetti to explore the environmental consequences of water theft and hypercapitalism through her book "Aqua: A Story of Water and Lost Dreams."

3. 

   11 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   LINCOLN CENTER: Celebrating the Performing Arts & the Human Spirit w/ SHANTA THAKE

   Chief Artistic Officer Shanta Thake discusses Lincoln Center's mission to foster inclusive arts and explores the vital role of human connection in a conversation with the host.

Inside a recent episode

Etruscan Wisdom, Los Angeles, Lost Dreams & Illusions - A Road Trip w/ CHIARA BARZINI

Published 5 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] When we were in school in Rome, we read about these glorious demonstrations in our history books and dreamed about a time when water was diverted and flushed into the Colosseum in Circo Massimo. The battles were often bloodier than gladiatorial fights as they involved large numbers of fighters. and they were usually captured enemy slaves or criminals sentenced to death. Sometimes they'd be spared if they put in a good performance, sort of like Hollywood actors. In Rome, ancient monuments sat nonchalantly in the middle of fields, rivers, or crowded intersections of the city, magnificent dead beasts made of travertine, tuff, and bronze. […]

Who has been a guest on Philosophy, Ideas, Critical Thinking, Ethics & Morality: The Creative Process: Philosophers, Writers, Educators, Creative Thinkers, Spiritual Leaders, Environmentalists & Bioethicists

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Chiara Barzini
• Shanta Thake
• Georgi Gospodinov
• Angela Rodel
• Ignacio de Gregorio

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

56 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

207 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100

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Quality

99

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

92

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