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“Great inspiring interviews with such passionate creative people”
Ohaihowru via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/24/24
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“You can’t go past a single episode without feeling a moment of pure inspiration or clarity in your understanding of what it is to be a maker or designer or just someone who appreciates the aspiration of visionary crafts folk”
Marky Lil via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/30/24
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“I adore this podcast, every episode is a deep dive into inspiration, courage and deep thinking.”
mererowe via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
09/14/23
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“Articulate and thoughtful conversations covering a far reaching variety of topics. Listening to this podcast should be on the curriculum for Art & Design students as a way to showcase the importance of their field of study in a wider real world context. You’re a legend Grant - keep going :)”
MaisieMaya via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/03/23
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“Just discovered this podcast and have been listening to many so far. Grant is really good at engaging his guest and encouraging them to share their knowledge and practice. I’ve found it so informative. Really well done.”
The voice 236694 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/03/23
“Wonderfully curated podcasts by Grant. I enjoy listening to the journeys of various artists and experts.
I definitely recommend listening!”
AjammyJo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/01/23
“Nice to listen the testimonies of craftmen, artists and architects interviewed by Grant Gibson.”
abalon 2021 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/09/23
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“Grant is such a warm and curious interviewer, this is a pleasure to listen to. Highly recommend his conversation with Aric Chen.”
sarah-london- via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/29/22
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“Such a pleasure to listen to interesting people explore and share ideas around creativity. Grant is a very thoughtful and skilful interviewer, keeping the conversations meaningful yet natural and flowing. Just wonderful.”
bjottcan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/26/22
“If you’re interested in design, culture, or craft this is a great podcast”
sunshinesometimes via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/17/22
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“What a natural interviewer Grant really is.
I highly recommend listening to this podcast series, very insightful and creatively inspiring.”
incredibusy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/25/22
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“Truly insightful and fascinating exploration of stories and materials in each episode. I keep finding myself drawn to learning about new materials after every show.”
Hatchwork. via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/06/22
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“Superb interviews with creative practitioners. Grant is a highly empathetic interviewer with a depth of knowledge and understanding of each artist that makes each podcast a personal and intimate experience for the listener. Each interview is a condensed creative biography.”
mcitxutxi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/22
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“Inspiring interviews with artists about their practices.”
dept of listening via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/22
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“One of my favorite Podcasts”
Steven Groenland via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
12/12/21
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“Love all these episodes and Grant is an excellent interviewer. So fascinating to learn how designers use materials in traditional and new ways.”
adcdirector via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/12/21
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“Brilliant and insightful show. Really helped to inspire my practice through lockdown hearing about other artists and their studio life and work.”
Sapien Studio via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/14/21
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“The Material Matters podcasts are a joy to listen to. They are well researched and thoughtfully put together. With guests from a variety of creative backgrounds I’d recommend them to anyone who has even the slightest interest in art, design, materials and making things.”
crystaltips69 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/07/21
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“Gibson unfurls the vast possibilities our future holds if we’re able to work together as material scientists, designers and sustainability professionals to create a more circular economy of stuff”
Yshsjdjjdjdjd via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/21
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“Listened to the first episode and I’m hooked! Great listen for anyone interested in design, craft, and material.”
colorvs via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/07/21
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“Such a joy to listen in to warm and thoughtful conversations. There’s a really lovely pace in these conversations, unearthing perspective and offering inspiration.”
Rhiannon E-J via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/01/21
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“Really enjoyed the content, high quality questions!!”
chandiy123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
03/31/21
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“Fascinating conversations with a never ending stream of brilliant artists/designers/makers. Thank you Grant 👌”
djcadfoundry via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/07/21
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“Well structured interviews with interesting folks. Thanks Grant.”
DGO'Varney via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/12/21
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“This is a fascinating podcast. I always learn something new about the different creative processes and the discussions with the amazing guests never fail to inspire and brighten my day. Highly recommend.”
susannahmontague via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/03/21
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“Grant is a great interviewer, who does a lot of research about his interviewees. The level of conversation is a delight.”
Homeisaprocess via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/21
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“Grant Gibson, former editor of Crafts Magazine in the UK has produced a beautifully crafted podcast exploring the materiality of making. Each show introduces a carefully selected guest who, through gentle conversation and teasing out by the presenter, spins out their experience of working in a...”Read full review »
steffanjh via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/15/20
“This is a brilliant podcast - I’ve subscribed for a while and very much enjoy the way Grant navigates the interview and who he interviews - it’s deeply fascinating, inspiring and relaxing - the perfect podcast for me.”
Littlelando1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/27/20
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“I love this podcast really great work!”
awovenfabric via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/25/20
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“This is a great podcast. It’s very inspiring, the guests are well chosen, the host isn’t too wordy and its well produced. A great listen in you are interesting in making or design at all!”
Em.tree via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/07/20
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“I so look forward to listening to this on an evening. Unpicking makers thought processes and history in such a gentle and insightful way.”
Smithautomata via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/12/20
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“Excellent and insightful series of interviews”
Seb.b.89 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/12/20
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“A fascinating podcast that regularly has me doing further reading on the subjects and maker.”
Wilboro via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/17/20
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“This series is a constant source of thoughtfully delivered education on so many levels. I look forward to each release knowing that I will be excited about the new things I will learn and the reflections that will evolve from them.”
fofieale via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/20
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“Insightful podcast but getting a bit annoyed that every maker/ designer seems to be connected to the RCA. Would be more interesting to here the stories of a more varied group of people.”
BrigitteCharles via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/13/20
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“This is greart as it was a very unique time in Britsh Design that has been parcially lost in print media ..... Having been there at the time it is great to hear the old storeis fior others to understand the spirit that created a revolution in the correct context . Both speakers artuclate it ...”Read full review »
MYOMISM via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
09/01/19
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“With characteristic insight, and not a little charm, design journalist Grant Gibson takes us behind the studio doors and into the minds of a set of exceptional makers. Whether uncovering the stories behind world-renowned artists or introducing sharp new talent, these captivating conversations on...”Read full review »
Another meditator via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/07/19
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“Wonderful interviews! It’s great hear about the passions the artists / designers etc have for the materials they use. The journeys they have been on and the way these journeys have influenced and shaped their work, use of materials and development of their craft.”
seemakeplay via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/01/19
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“Fantastic series... informative, fascinating and brilliant speakers”
McLeavy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/29/19
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“I’m really enjoying listening to these interviews. Thank you”
my body, my choice via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/25/19
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“So lucky to have such amazing artists working in so many different mediums in the UK and incredibly insightful and interesting listening to them in conversation! Love it.”
ZJW100 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/19
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“Short sharp entertaining informative bites ... will look forward to listening to the next group of Design Gurus ...”
L.VR via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/18/19
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“Really enjoyed this first series - looking forward to listening to future podcasts!”
Patrick_Myles via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/13/19
“Grant Gibson has clearly hit on something special: The first season of Material Matters is full of enjoyable tale-telling, human warmth and insiration from some of the UK's leading craft practitioners; alongside a bonus conversation with US academic Glenn Adamson who gifts a contrasting voice...”Read full review »
Williamknight2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United Arab Emirates ·
02/11/19
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“Gibson asks all the right questions when delving into the use of particular material medium by artists and crafts persons. Extracting the kind of personal and emotional narratives that help one not only understand the delicate balance and skills involved in the material’s use, but also...”Read full review »
mdixon_x via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/05/19
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“Be interesting to see how this develops. I especially enjoyed listening to the one with Celia Pym”
Su_1975 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/05/19
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“These are amazing. I work on my own and tend to stay in my bubble most of the time, so it’s wonderful to hear people from my tribe! Also it’s been so helpful for me to be able to hear these kinds of conversations around craft, and to help me think about my work and to be able talk about it in a...”Read full review »
katehollowood via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/02/19
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“Just stumbled across this podcast today.
The conversation is both interesting and engaging.
Perfect for a winters afternoon with a cup of tea.
I look forward to catching the upcoming episodes.”
Mark R Photos via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/02/19
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