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“Fascinating discussions about the creative aspects of almost all endeavour. I can’t stop listening and let it roll from one topic to another; I never cease to be captivated by Ben’s unique summing up of each episode and the calibre of the guests.”
EmDee62 via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
03/06/24
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“Ben Fold’s podcast is like listening in to a conversation among creatives. I love this podcast , the folks that Ben has introduced me too, and the many topics that have made me think about and experience things differently. Well done, Ben! Listen to this with that intent - Ben has become a...”Read full review »
HerodFamily via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
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“I'm not a musician, but these exercises in creativity have captured my attention. I'm definitely addicted to this podcast, and I have learned so much from it. I also love seeing the progression of Ben's interview skills over time. Highly recommmend this podcast!”Read full review »
Larkin2057 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/04/23
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“I’m a huge Ben Folds fan and his guest lineup is phenomenal!! This is wonderful!!
Check out the Jacob Collier episode!”
Chazkow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/27/23
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“One of the greatest musical minds interviewing other great musical minds = awesome. Thanks for doing this Ben!”
AnneKatieKath via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/23
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“One of the most provocative, creative, diverse expansive and consequential podcasts i have found. Ben has such great humor, intelligence and humility in his interview style. Every episode changes the way i think about something. Thanks Ben!”
aprilgrateful via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/23
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“equal parts inspiring & funny. great guests. humble host. brilliant conversations & creative exercises. amazing new songs sprinkled in along the way. bonus points for the fun theme song. thanks ben! 👏🏽”
clarinetjules via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/23
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“Thanks, Ben. I found this podcast at a time when I was struggling to re-engage creatively after a lull. It’s been great to hear from other creatives, and I particularly like the honesty and wit that Ben brings to his interviews. I’m a fan of his music, his book, and now this podcast.”
handlebartender via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/22
“Give it a listen 😀”
The roomie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/22
“It’s rare to find uplifting and thoughtful discussions these days and Ben delivers. Margaret Cho episode is my favorite.”
Anotherreasontohatecomcast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/22
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“Thank you for each and every one of these episodes.
I work with young composers in elementary, MS, and HS through a music non-profit and these conversations consistently bring me inspiration. These stories are so important and I am grateful to be a fly on the wall.
I’d love to hear you...”Read full review »
WeigandFAM via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/22
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“This is one of the best podcasts for any seriously creative spirit out there. The guests are enjoy every moment of these talks by genuinely showing their genius, their work, their guidance and the host is a brilliant and humble plus straightforward facilitator.”
the.shoreland via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
04/28/22
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“As a painter, this podcast brings me the sense of an understanding arm linking with mine and encouraging me to keep going while I work on my time-intensive paintings. Its a joy. I get the feeling that Folds and his Guests know and understand a part of me that not many people really do. I...”Read full review »
jknickart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/22
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“It's always magical to hear creative people you admire talk about their own process and the way they think about creativity, so this show is a dream. Ben Folds is thoughtful and funny and curious, as are his guests. Also love the songs Ben composes from his guest's offering of a word or...”Read full review »
Lancer57 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/22
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“Great listening as a songwriter and fan of Ben’s for many years. Lots of tidbits of creative info.”
Nicscott01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/22
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“Please interview Freedy Johnston on Lightning Bugs. You are two of my favorite songwriters, and to hear you talking together would blow my mind.”
krg805 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/22
“Thank you Ben, for interviewing creative folks across genres and for deeply discussing how creativity works but not being so precious about it! I leave each episode feeling inspired.”
Beehivesteph via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/22
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“I LOVE the weekly challenges. Emily King and Rain Wilson’s challenges are standouts so far. Keep up the great work Ben!”
dollarslice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/10/22
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“I’m a bit of a unicorn in my community, making work for the common good. It’s hard, in this climate of shiny things and shifting winds, to guard that fragile fluttering flame and believe in the transformative power of creativity. This podcast gives me such a sense of affinity and belonging - no...”Read full review »
WhatDoYouMeanFixIt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/22
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“In regards to your most recent episode, I do solely create music for myself. Throughout a grueling decades long battle with Lyme disease, writing and creating has been the only thing to give me purpose/reason to not give up. Every single day music saves my life. Music helps me loose myself in my...”Read full review »
littlebird1983 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/22
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“Eclectic guests, often interesting tangential conversations and always engaging. The focus on the creative process is fascinating and has inspired a rebirth of creativity in me during these troubling times.”
crewdegrass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/22
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“Insightful, funny, thought-provoking, worth listening to.”
Efschwartz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/22
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“Hands down my favorite podcast right now. Ben is a great conversationalist with his guests, and hits on topics you’d otherwise never hear the guests talk about in other interviews. Perfect podcast for anyone to find out how creativity is inherent in everyone.
Michael C. Hall would be fantastic...”Read full review »
Viper1551 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/21
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“Good show from an intelligent guy who sounds like he still finds the joy in what has been his profession for years. Great guests.”
Gnm98 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/20/21
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“Always entertaining, funny, and full of all kinds of useful ideas, explorations and inspiration for creative people (and we’re all at least potentially creative). Thanks, Ben.”
AConcernedDrummer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/21
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“If you are a Ben Folds fan (or not) just listen. He is a genuine, inquisitive, amazing mind and creativity is what fuels everyday. Love you Ben!!!”
Katprat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/17/21
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“First of all, when I found out Ben Freakin’ Folds was doing a podcast, I was ecstatic. Second of all, he has the most satisfying guests on these episodes. Love him. Love this podcast.”
SaraFreakinCait via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/21
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“Love Ben Folds! Great guests. You should have The Milk Carton Kids on your show.”
Andy2958 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/15/21
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“Ben Folds is a gem.”
Dottiemae98 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/12/21
“I quite enjoy listening to Ben’s podcast and his wide variety of incredibly talented guests. Their conversations are often enlightening and filled with remarkable wisdom and anecdotes about their work and how they maintain their creativity in a competitive and ever changing world of art. I always...”Read full review »
Sam Olde via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/21
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“How about Amy Ray and Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls? It would be interesting to hear about the working/creative relationship they’ve managed to sustain all these years.”
Dita J via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/21
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“I heard Stewart being interviewed on another podcast and he could be a good guest to share his experience with creativity based on his improvisational drumming and career working on movie and video game soundtracks”
Kevin_mpls via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/21
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“I love Ben’s perspective as he’s interviewing his guests. I wish he’d keep the part where they make up a song on the spot, I haven’t noticed that recently. I’d be interested if he’d interview a younger artist newer in the industry like Maddie Poppe, she won American Idol a few years ago and I...”Read full review »
Taja9912 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/21
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“Although Ben Fold’s music is great, the show has very little to do with that music, but instead is about the work. It feels like Ben is not happy resting on his laurels and is always seeking a way to improve his work, as should we all.
If the powers-that-be read this, I would love to hear Ben...”Read full review »
Kitt Basch via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/19/21
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“We listen while making steel public art sculptures, the ideas and thoughts sometimes make me think differently and take another fork in the ole art road! Thanks for putting good stuff out.”
simon84saleh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/21
“Always inspired, even though I’m not a musician myself. Would love to hear Jeff Tweedy on the show :)”
liza919 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/21
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“Love the podcast. Would LOVE to hear you discuss music/songwriting with Tim Minchin”
I'm leaving a review17 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/21
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“Throwing Ben Folds together with all of these different artists is the best thing ever. Love these conversations. Get Jacob Collier on here!”
Bennett1815 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/21
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“Fantastic show! I would love to hear somebody who comes at creativity from a super unique angle like David Byrne. Thx!”
Deeringcrossfire via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/21
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“Hi there! I am a huge fan of this beautiful podcast and of all things Ben Folds. I think you should invite Robbie Schaefer to the podcast. He is a wonderful person and very accomplished in the music world. I think the two of you would have a wonderful conversation.”
Ethan1195 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/21
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“I’m not usually a huge fan of podcasts, but when I ever listen to one now, it’s this one. The conversations always are interesting and never lacks. I’d love to see Ryan Miller of Guster on here one day!”
Cars Custom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/21
“I’ve always been a fan of Ben Folds and loves him Covid live streams so when he released this podcast I was super excited. Ben has great guests and talk about things that I went in without thinking about and leaving with a greater understanding of creativity, the artistic process and many other...”Read full review »
Ethan Cartnart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/21
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“Absolutely love this podcast and Ben Folds. Currently writing a song about a magician, and was elated to see Penn was on the newest episode! Top desired guests would include Tomas Kalnoky, Bo Burnham, Randy Newman, Weird Al, Bill Nye, or Neil DeGrasse Tyson.”
amcorbust via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/21
“Ben Fold is fantastic as a host because he is genuinely intrested of hos guests.
I hope he can have one of the boys in AJR and/or Vulfpeck. I would also like Chris Thile and Andrew Bird. Matt Berry is also a request cause of his work in both comedy and music.”
Patrik HLM via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
11/05/21
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“I’ve been a huge fan of Ben Folds for a long time. I love his music. I got hooked listening to the Ben Folds and a Piano album. I love his creativity and honest song writing. This is a cool podcast to explore other people’s ideas etc. Its definitely helping an old dad who’s trying to rock...”Read full review »
R Dizzzle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/21
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“Really enjoying these podcasts for opening my mind to all sorts of forms of artistic creativity. Steeped in music in my younger years, I'm loving the songs written at the end. I'd love to see you interview John Williams. What a master.”Read full review »
Suebeedoobeedoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/21
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“Darren Jessee and Robert Sledge
Burt Bacharach”
Greenhubugycrhivsknczsssf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/21
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“This podcast has become my weekly dose of creative recharge and discovery. The breadth and quality of conversation with every guest is so incredibly inspiring. I would love to see Ben chat with someone from animation or games, as the overlap of different disciplines and expertise that need to...”Read full review »
lightbombmike via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/24/21
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“Great podcast! I would love to see you interview Andrew McMahon. As both of you play piano for Rock/Pop bands, I would love to hear how your experiences compare and what similarities or differences you might have. Plus he just came out with a new book he might want to promote!”
Tim Carter 25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/21
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“Discussions about creativity are often confined to the arts with implications that only a chosen few, gifted individuals are the creative ones. This podcast presents a broad view of creativity that embraces the arts, but also invites scientists, educators, comedians, and performers outside...”Read full review »
mattjfuller via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/21
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