The B-side with James Barrow
Going behind-the-scenes with a diverse range of innovative thinkers, to find insights that help unlock your creative potential.
Creativity is a universal language that crosses the borders of race, religion, social status, age, gender and culture.
To be able to imagine something and make it real is one of the things that makes us human. But against the background noise of our busy lives, how can we become more creative? James Barrow is on a mission to help people unlock their creative potential and apply it to their lives, their careers and their businesses.
In this series of podcasts, James goes behind-the-scenes with people who imagine things for a living. Those making waves, disrupting the norm and shaking things up. Leaders in their field, working in marketing, advertising, design, technology, film, arts and entertainment.
Listen to what motivates and inspires them, and discover the methods to their madness; their processes, strategies, and philosophies. Get tips and advice on how to come up with big ideas – and then make them happen.
Hear what it takes to succeed in the business of creativity.
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- Update frequency
- every 32 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Building meaningful brands, Ironclad Pan, and post Colenso BBDO with Joe Carter
On episode 27 of the B-side, I speak to Joe Carter, Co-Founder of The Ironclad Pan Company - the only cast iron cookware made in Aotearoa, New Zealand…
Sonic branding, photographic advocacy, and 'Tales by Light' with Simon Lister
On episode 26 of the B-side I speak to a man who epitomises that…
Creative leadership, C-suite confessions, and COVID-19 challenges with Mike Spirkovski
What are the challenges faced by creative leaders in this volatile post-covid 19 world? And what really goes on in the C-suite of an ad agency?
In Episode 25 of the B-side, I speak to Mike Spirkovski…
Persuasive writing, public speaking, and politics with Nyunggai Warren Mundine.
How can you become a more persuasive writer and public speaker, and what are the most powerful ways to convince others to champion your cause?
In Episode 24 of the B-side, I speak to Mr Nyunngai Warre…
Can’t Sell Won’t Sell, creative processes, and commercial purpose with Steve Harrison.
I’m kicking the year off with what many believe is one of the major problems plagu…
Right-brain thinking, good ideas, and million dollar teddies with Alex Wadelton
In episode 22 of the B-side, I speak to Alex Wadelton, a creative director and author from Melbourne, with over 20 years experience in the advertising in…
Making it in Japan, film production, and Mr+Positive with Peter Grasse
In episode 21 of The B-side, I chat with Peter Grasse, an internationally recognised, multi-award-winning producer, who has helpe…
Homeschooling, creative exploration, and media production with Crystal Rata
What happens when you combine a culture of creativity, with a love of the arts and a passion for technology?
In Episode 20 of the B-side, I speak to Crystal Rata, a Senior Project Manager and Video Pr…
Who Gives a Crap, brand purpose, and toilet paper with Vanessa Morrish
How does an ecommerce based, social business create a global movement of mindful consumers, provide sanitation facilities to impoverished communities, and do a crapload of good for the environment? A…
Indigenous wisdom, big ideas, and 'Sand Talk' with Tyson Yunkaporta
In episode 18 of The B-side I speak to Tyson Yunkaporta. An academic, art critic, researcher, and author who belongs to the Apalech Clan in far north Queensland…
Children's books, commercial illustration, and celebrating diversity with Beck Feiner
In episode 17 of The B-side, I speak to Beck Feiner, an illustrator, designer and author from Redfern, in Sydney, Australia…
Real food, reality television, and resilience with Manu Feildel
How can we combine two seemingly different passions into one successful career? In episode 16 of the B-side, I speak to award-winning chef, and co-host of ‘My Kitchen Rules', Manu Feildel.
Manu is one…
VaynerMedia NYC, the Volume Model, and creative that connects with Adam Lock
In episode 15 of The B-side, I speak to Adam Lock, Group Creative Director at VaynerMedia from his home in New York. O…
Business psychology, taking the red pill, and leadership growth with Joe Hart
In episode 14 of…
Plant-based meat, startups, and life after Shoes of Prey with Michael Fox
In episode 13 of The B-side, I speak to Michael Fox, CEO and Co-founder of Fable Food Co. An exciting new Australian company that has…
Stunts, doubling Chris Hemsworth, and Netflix hit 'Extraction' with Bobby Holland Hanton
In episode 12 of the B…
Consumer insights, COVID-19 societal trends, and mentorships with Nicky Bryson.
How do shifts in cultural and societal behaviours set the course of our institutions, businesses and Government?
In episode 11 of The B-side, I speak to Nicky Bryson, Director of Brand & Consumer Insi…
Data strategy, mindful motion, and the Dojo with Tony Clement.
How can we use movement and mindfulness to help improve our potential as professionals, and in the way we live our lives broadly?
In Episode 10 of the B-side, I speak to Tony Clement, Data Strategy Co…
Strategic thinking, monogamous words, and creating meaning with Mark Pollard.
In episode 9 of the B-side I speak to Sydney born, New York based, hip-hop journalist-turn…
Muay Thai boxing, graphic design, and visualisation with Ognjen Topic.
When is the right time to turn your passion into a profession?
In episode 8 of the B-side with James Barrow, in the house sessions, I speak to World Champion Muay Thai fighter, and award-winning graph…