We Need to Make Things

By Tracy Calder

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Episodes: 18

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Why do we make things? Where do ideas come from? How can we overcome creative blocks? What can we learn from criticism? How do we find our voice? Can we really make money from creative pursuits? If you’ve ever found yourself asking these questions, We Need to Make Things is the podcast you need to kickstart your creative practice, stay inspired, and find the confidence to share your work with people who really need to see it. Every fortnight, Tracy Calder sits down with artists, writers, scientists, gallerists and other influential experts and asks them to share their stories, tools and strategies for living a creative life so you, too, can make work that matters, for people who care.

Episode Date
Colouring Outside the Lines: The Benefits of Rule-Breaking and Starting Ugly
Apr 21, 2026
Why Access to Art Should Be a Basic Human Right
Apr 07, 2026
From What If? to Why Not? Finding Creative Freedom Through Action with Bill Ward
Feb 10, 2026
Colour, Sensory Collisions and the Art of Being Human with Cig Harvey
Dec 16, 2025
Problem-solving, long-term projects and a life-changing encounter with Alys Tomlinson
Nov 25, 2025
The Creative Instinct: Exploring the Ancient Urge to Make Things by Hand with Suzy Bennett
Oct 21, 2025
The Curator’s Eye: Passion, Commitment and Relationships in the Art World with Zelda Cheatle
Oct 07, 2025
From Phone Booths to 350k Followers: The Joy of Creative Chaos with Philippa Stanton
Sep 16, 2025
Portraits, Purpose and Parenthood: Life Behind the Lens with Harry Borden
Aug 19, 2025
Finding Your Artistic Voice: Letting Your Quirks Become Your Superpower with Lisa Congdon
Jul 29, 2025
Beneath the Surface: Diving into Creative Risk with Henley Spiers
Jul 15, 2025
Ink Over Algorithm: Trusting Creativity in a Digital Age with Janine Vangool
Jun 18, 2025
Spacesuits and Spark: Staying Creative for the Long Haul with Simon Murphy
Jun 04, 2025
Creativity Unlocked: Rhythm, Revenue & the Power of AI with Bastiaan Woudt
May 20, 2025
Creating Order Out of Chaos: Perfectionism, Criticism and Vulnerability with Sean Tucker
May 06, 2025
From Hands to Heart: Crafting a Creative Life on Your Terms with Melanie Falick
Apr 21, 2025
Don’t break the chain: Secrets to Staying Creatively Limber with Mary Jo Hoffman
Apr 08, 2025
Welcome to the We Need to Make Things podcast with Tracy Calder
Mar 28, 2025