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We Need to Make Things

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by Tracy Calder

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19 episodes
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Why do we make things? Where do ideas come from? How can we overcome creative blocks? What can we learn from criticism? How do we find our voice? Can we really make money from creative pursuits? If you’ve ever found yourself asking these questions, We Need to Make Things is the podcast you need to kickstart your creative practice, stay inspired, and find the confidence to share your work with people who really need to see it. Every fortnight, Tracy Calder sits down with artists, writers, scientists, gallerists and other influential experts and asks them to share their stories, tools and strategies for living a creative life so you, too, can make work that matters, for people who care.

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for From Crisis to Clarity: Creativity, Recovery and Self-acceptance

June 9, 2026

From Crisis to Clarity: Creativity, Recovery and Self-acceptance

When his dream job as picture editor of The Times turned into a nightmare, Paul Sanders turned to photography to help him heal and find a way back to himself. In this episode Paul urges us to forget about being famous, praise our peers and fully accept that we are enough. (He also explains why leaving a job with a six-figure salary was one of the best decisions he ever made.) Content warning: This episode includes discussion of a mental health crisis, which some listeners may find distressing. Thanks for listening! This is the final episode of season three of We Need to Make Things. To find out when season four starts, please subscribe or hit ‘follow’.

Episode thumbnail for Colouring Outside the Lines: The Benefits of Rule-Breaking and Starting Ugly

April 21, 2026

Colouring Outside the Lines: The Benefits of Rule-Breaking and Starting Ugly

Having spent 12 years as a comedian, David duChemin uses his knowledge of improvisation, messy beginnings and creative angst to make photographs that connect with people in a deeply human way.   In this episode, David urges us to reject perfection, start ugly and treat our lives as our greatest art. Thanks for listening! New episodes of We Need to Make Things are posted every other Tuesday, so make sure you subscribe or hit ‘follow’ to hear the latest.

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April 7, 2026

Why Access to Art Should Be a Basic Human Right

Heidi Zuckerman believes that art saves lives and has the power to make the world a better place, which is why she’s on a mission to remove as many barriers to creativity as she can.  In this episode, Heidi shares her five-step morning routine, her advice on dropping into the flow state and her belief that art should be a basic human right, not a privilege.   Thanks for listening! New episodes of We Need to Make Things will be posted every other Tuesday, so make sure you subscribe or hit follow to hear the latest.

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What is We Need to Make Things?

Why do we make things? Where do ideas come from? How can we overcome creative blocks? What can we learn from criticism? How do we find our voice? Can we really make money from creative pursuits?

If you’ve ever found yourself asking these questions, We Need to Make Things is the podcast you need to kickstart your creative practice, stay inspired, and find the confidence to share your work with people who really need to see it.

Every fortnight, Tracy Calder sits down with artists, writers, scientists, gallerists and other influential experts and asks them to share their stories, tools and strategies for living a creative life so you, too, can make work that matters, for people who care.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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