Podcast Episodes

From Agency Owner To "What Do I Even Do Now?" | with Kalika Sharma

What does it really feel like to move through the messy middle of a creative career?

In this episode, I talk with Kalika Sharma, founder and creative …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Algorithms are the new cigarettes. Is it possible to quit cold turkey?

Hey, there, it's Zack. Remember me? Well, if you've been a long time listener and follower of The Zack Arnold Podcast, of my newsletter, or even a me…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Legacy Hollywood + The Creator Economy: The Impossible Math Of Doing Both At Once | with Liz Craft & Sarah Fain

How do you stay relevant when the line between Hollywood and content creation keeps blurring?

In this episode, I talk with Liz Craft and Sarah Fain, v…

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Is AI Going To Atrophy Your Ability To Think? | with Nick Milo

In a world flooded with information, how do you think clearly enough to create something that matters?

In this episode, I talk with Nick Milo, former …

7 months ago

Why Quitting Might Be the Fastest Path Forwards | with Annie Duke

How do you know when to keep going—and when it’s time to walk away from your creative career?

In this episode, I’m joined by Annie Duke, former world …

7 months, 1 week ago

A 16-Year Showrunner On Why Your "Strategic" Move Is The Wrong One | with Matt Nix

When your creative career feels like it’s in crisis, how do you decide what to do next?

In this episode, I talk with Matt Nix, longtime friend and pro…

7 months, 2 weeks ago

AI Just Exposed Your Creative Identity. Now What? | with Ian Clawson & Chris Deaver

What if AI isn’t destroying creativity—but forcing us to become braver together?

In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Deaver and Ian Clawson to explor…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

"Algorithmic Imitation" Will Never Replace You (Unless You Let It) | with Maxim Jago

How do you stay creative when everything about your industry is changing at once?

In this episode, I’m joined by Maxim Jago, futurist and creative tec…

8 months ago

Why Human Taste Is the Only AI Prompt That Actually Matters | with Sean Cushing

If AI can generate visuals, what’s left for VFX artists to do?

In this episode, I talk with Sean Cushing, co-founder of Cantina Creative, who’s on the…

8 months, 1 week ago

Why the Machines Will Never Fully Replace the Creative Process | with Walter Murch, ACE

Is the future of creativity really at risk—or are we just repeating history?

In this episode, I’m joined by Walter Murch, Hollywood filmmaking legend …

8 months, 2 weeks ago