Podcast Club: Creativity

Like a book club, but for podcasts!

Every month we listen to a curated list of podcast episodes on a particular topic or theme and then we meet to discuss them. It’s the perfect discussion for time-starved folks. No long books to read! Listen to the podcasts while you commute, do chores or go for a walk. Listening to podcasts is such a great way to learn something new and then further reinforce that knowledge by discussing with others.

To register, email hgoldik@nelson.ca

How to listen to podcasts:

Click on the links above to listen or to download to your device, check out this how to article on downloading to your phone or tablet.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2017/oct/07/how-to-listen-to-podcasts-everything-you-need-to-know

If you’ve never listened to podcasts before and want to learn, call the library at 250-352-6333 to book an (online) appointment with one of our librarians.

Still have questions? email hgoldik@nelson.ca or call the library at 250-352-6333

In November we’re jumping into creativity! What is creativity, how do we bring into our own lives and what holds us back from being more creative.

Podcast Club Creativity Listening List:

Podcast: 99% Invisible.

• Episode: The Mind of an Architect. Episode 220. July 12, 2016. 21 minutes.
• https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-mind-of-an-architect/
• In the 1950’s, the thought of systematically studying something as nebulous as creativity was seen as absurd. This episode explains how studying the minds of leaders in creative fields (particularly architecture) changed all this and opened the doors to using science for exploring the creative process.

Podcast: Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert.

• Episode: Brene Brown on Big Strong Magic. July 2016. Season 1, episode 12. 35 minutes.
• https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/magic-lessons/
• The author of Big Magic talks to Brene Brown, the author of Rising Strong, about how essential creativity is for healthy, wholehearted living.

Podcast: TED Radio Hour

• Episode: Jumpstarting Creativity.  May 10, 20191 48 minutes.
• https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/719553183/jumpstarting-creativity
• Our greatest breakthroughs and triumphs have one thing in common: creativity. But how do you ignite it? And how do you rekindle it? This hour, TED speakers explore ideas on jumpstarting creativity.

Podcast: NPR Life Kit

• Episode: Making Art is Good For Your Health: Here’s How to Start a Habit. January 7, 2020. 21 minutes.
• https://www.npr.org/2019/12/30/792439555/making-art-is-good-for-your-health-heres-how-to-start-a-habit
• In this episode, learn how to weave art into your everyday life. Because whether you’re doodling, making pottery or embroidering, creativity is good for you and your health.