The Occupational Philosophers

A not so serious business podcast to spark imagination, creativity and curiosity

The Occupational Philosophers

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Ep.73 – Guest episode with Professor Sophie Scott – Author, Ted Talker, Comedian and Neuroscientist

By Simon Banks | September 13, 2023 | 0 Comments

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…

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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.64: Inbetweeners –

By Simon Banks | May 17, 2023

In this short sharp in-betweener episode, the Occupational Philosophers explore the habits of creative door kickers and kick-arse inventors and ponder, “What can we learn from these curious cats?” As it happens, we can learn…

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Ep.62 – Inbetweeners: When is a pen not a pen? Yes, it’s worth a listen…

By Simon Banks | April 26, 2023

In this short, sharp Inbetweener episode, The Occupational Philosophers explore ‘Generic Parts Technique’ or GPT. (Not to be confused with chat GPT)  It’s quite hard to explain in words so we think it’s best to…

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Ep. 60: Guest episode with Julian Baggini – Philosopher, Journalist and Author (20 books!)

By Simon Banks | April 6, 2023

In Episode 60, The Occupational Philosophers chat with Julian Baggini, a philosopher, journalist and the author of over 20 books about philosophy. He is a co-founder of The Philosophers’ Magazine and has written for numerous…

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Ep.59 - Inbetweeners: How much coal does it take to send an email?

Ep.59 – Inbetweeners: How much coal does it take to send an email?

By Simon Banks | March 23, 2023

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Ep.58: Inbetweeners - If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room

Ep.58: Inbetweeners – If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room

By Simon Banks | March 16, 2023

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Ep.57 - Inbetweeners - The Elephant in the room

Ep.57 – Inbetweeners – The Elephant in the room

By Simon Banks | March 6, 2023

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Ep.56: Guest episode with Dr Samuel West - Author, Academic, Psychologist and Curator of the Museum of Failure

Ep.56: Guest episode with Dr Samuel West – Author, Academic, Psychologist and Curator of the Museum of Failure

By Simon Banks | February 21, 2023

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Ep55: Guest episode with Cathy Taberner and Kirsten Siggins - Communication gurus from The Institute of Curiosity

Ep.55: Guest episode with Cathy Taberner and Kirsten Siggins – Communication gurus from The Institute of Curiosity

By Simon Banks | February 2, 2023

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Ep54: Well, that didn’t go so well Mea Culpa

Ep. 54: Well, that didn’t go so well…..Mea Culpa

By Simon Banks | January 16, 2023

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The Occupational Philosophers is a not-so-serious business podcast to spark imagination, creativity, and curiosity.

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