The Occupational Philosophers
A not so serious business podcast to spark imagination, creativity and curiosity
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What’s the show about?
Would you like to fulfill your potential to be the curious, creative, and imaginative star that you are, or would like to be? You already know in your bones that you are a creative beast, but maybe you just don't quite know how to unleash it – perhaps it’s an ignored talent in writing, leading innovation at work or simply underwater basket weaving.
Every fortnight, John, a mild-mannered, middle-aged British man with a love of curiosity and philosophy, and a slightly louder, middle-aged Australian surfer man, artist and published author on creativity chat with guests drawn from many walks of life who have woven creativity, curiosity and play into their everyday lives - and thrived personally and professionally in the process.
So, if you would like to listen to a “not so serious business podcast” and would like some thoughts, tools, and tips on staying curious, creative and asking those really great questions (and leading a most interesting life in the process) then this is the podcast you have been waiting for all your life. Well, maybe not all your life, but for a while…
And why a ‘not so serious business’ podcast’? Whilst your business (and ours) is a serious business, we felt that after the year of 2020 there is enough seriousness in the world without us adding any more. And we have tried it (being serious) and it just didn’t work.
Episodes
Ep.80 – Inbetweeners – What is Philosophy?
In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers discuss “What is Philosophy”, after a teenager asked Simon that very question and he struggled a little to answer! He set off to explore and their…
Read MoreEp 79 – Inbetweeners – Introducing The Parkers – Radio drama
In this short, sharp inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers introduce their latest experiment, a new Radio play, The Parkers! Listen as Simon tries to convince John this is a good idea, before they lead you…
Read MoreEp.78 – Inbetweeners: High or Low Curiosity? Whats an NFC? Say what?
In this short-ish, sharp-ish inbetweener episode, The Occupational PHilosophers explore a test for curiosity called The need for cognition (NFC) What is the NFC? It’s a personality variable reflecting the extent to which individuals are inclined towards effortful…
Read MoreEp 77 Guest episode with Dr Marco Motta, expert in data analysis & visualisation, philosophy doctorate, and funk-rock musician!
In Episode 65, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Dr Marco Motta, who specialises in data analysis and visualisation, with a strong track-record transforming the performance reporting culture of large organisations. He marries this with a…
Read MoreEp.76 – Inbetweeners – How the light gets in
In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers discuss what John discovered when he attended the recent ‘How the Light Gets In’ festival in London; a curly mash up of philosophy, music and comedy:…
Read MoreEp. 75: Guest episode with Chi Ryan – Global design guru, writer, researcher, lecturer & all round creative polymath.
In episode 75, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Design Guru, Chi Ryan. Chi is a designer, writer, researcher, learner, educator and all round creative polymath. She is obsessed with design that puts experience first…
Read MoreEp.74 – Inbetweeners – Sweet dreams are made of this
In this short, sharp inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers explore dreams and how they reveal the wild jungle of our mind! We have all had those bizarre dreams which connect random and seemingly disparate ideas;…
Read MoreEp.73 – Guest episode with Professor Sophie Scott – Author, Ted Talker, Comedian and Neuroscientist
In Episode 73, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Professor Sophie Scott, who is the Director of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London and a Fellow of the British Academy. Sophie is an…
Read MoreEp.72 – How to cultivate moments of Serendipity
In this short-ish Inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers dive into and muse on the idea of Serendipity. Between them they explore: Actually, what is Serendipity? (you will have to listen) Why dumb luck isn’t a…
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"We always make sure we listen to Simon and John - they have something almost as interesting as us to say about life, creativity and taking care of woven felt hairpieces"
- Bert & Ernie
"Awful. If I had known this is what he was up to in his garden office, I would have divorced him ages ago"
- Sally Banks
"These boys are pure genius, particularly John, as he always seems to have something funny and insightful to say. Simon has a funny accent."
- Mrs T Rice
“If they had of been alive in our time, we would have been best friends. Chin strokers of the highest order”
- Aristotle and Socrates
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The Occupational Philosophers is a not-so-serious business podcast to spark imagination, creativity, and curiosity.
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