Pirated Radio

Pirated Radio

Author: Bryan Dowley Language: English Episodes: 42
Bryan Dowley's Pirated Radio operates on a frequency all its own, drifting through the eclectic intersections of art and design. This isn't a lecture series or a formal interview circuit; it feels more like tuning into a late-night broadcast from a studio where creative ideas have no borders. Each episode is a curated transmission, built around the raw and often unseen processes that fuel visual culture, from the initial sketch in a designer's notebook to the final piece in a gallery. You'll hear conversations that meander through the practical struggles and unexpected inspirations behind creative work, offering a sense of eavesdropping on a candid dialogue between maker and curator. The atmosphere of this podcast is intentionally unpolished, prioritizing the genuine exchange of ideas over slick production. It’s for anyone who finds fascination in the how and why of artistic expression, not just the finished product. Dowley guides these explorations with a presenter's ease, making complex or niche topics feel accessible and immediately engaging. If your interests lean toward the crafted, the visual, and the thoughtfully unconventional, this signal is worth searching for.
Episodes
12. Meeting Kanye West and designing the Haçienda with Ben Kelly [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:29
In episode 12 of Pirated radio I speak to the multi-faceted Ben Kelly. We talk about his approach to the various disciplines he has dabbled in over his career, his work with Virgil Abloh, his interest in fashion and how…
11. Interviewing an AI with Emerson (GPT-3) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:22
In the 11th episode of Pirated radio I speak to Emerson, a conversational AI designed by a company called Quickchat and based on AI called GPT-3. We talk about art, design, emotions and the future of the human race. I ev…
10. Designing for factory records with John Macklin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:41
In the tenth episode of Pirated radio I speak to graphic designer John Macklin about his work for the now infamous record label Factory records, his time working as a lecturer at Manchester metropolitan university and wh…
9. How to move your office to the beach with Kate Bagoy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:46
In the 9th episode of Pirated radio I speak to ux designer/business coach Kate Bagoy about how she got into design and marketing, the future of the industry and how to work completely remotely. Enjoy!
8. So, what is a logo? With Ian Paget [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:00
In episode 8 of Pirated radio I speak to logo wizard Ian Paget about his process he goes through when undertaking a brief, what a logo actually is and what its used for (spoiler, it might be different than you may think)…
7. Life goals, green design and the Terminator with Jacob Nelson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:55
In the 7th episode of Pirated radio I chat to the multifaceted Jacob Nelson about a multitude of things from the importance of setting life goals, responsible design and is the idea of being able to share dreams. No real…
6. The Stoke on Trent Banksy with Doddz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:42
In the sixth episode of Pirated radio I chat with street artist turned AR creator Doddz. We touch on his time at university, his work after graduating, his more recent work he is doing in the AR space being partnered wit…
5. Our first date with Mark Davis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:19:10
In the fifth and by quite a margin longest episode of Pirated Radio I speak to the type designer, art director, Donald Trump hand mocking Mark Davis about his love for type, his career, the future of type and his typefac…
3. How to start your own creative practise with Charlotte Maldari [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:29
In this episode I chat to Charlotte Maldari, founder of Kaffeen, a company on a mission to keep design studios busy by creating and implementing bespoke marketing activities to find and keep new clients. We speak briefly…