Inside The Art of Making
Podcast Description
A podcast about what it takes to make great shows, experiencs, art and products. A home for anyone who wants to learn about doing creative and artistic work.The ability to create is one of our most distinctive and wonderfully human capacities. Whether we find ourselves answerless and unsure of what to do in a given situation, or we want to be entertained and inspired: it's this ability that we draw on. But the process of 'making', ie going from nothing to something, isn't just an endeavour for the gifted few. It requires passion, dedication and often a great team, to make things happen. Inside the Art of Making, is a love letter to this creative process.In the first set of episodes, we'll explore the experiences and the personalities of people doing creative work in the arts and media. From musicians, film/tv execs, product designers, writers and game developers to those on the operational and business side of the process, all working to inspire and entertain the world, whilst trying to make a living at the same time.Follow, as they share their stories. About me, Kenny:I'm a Netflix employee (the views on this podcast are my own, not Netflix's) and I've been in the creative industry throughout my career. First as a musian and singer, performing as a session vocalist with the likes of Westlife and Leona Lewis. Later, as a consultant working for the likes of BBC studios, Rolls-Royce and now Netflix.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of topics centered on the creative process, including artistic expression, project development, and the intersection of creativity and sustainability, with episodes featuring discussions on psychological safety in creative teams and actionable feedback strategies.

Curious and open conversations with me Kenny, and my guests about creative work, business and technology, all sprinkled with a bit of philosophy for good measure.
ABOUT ME:
Started my career as a session singer/musician, performed a lot on stage as a backing singer for Westlife and Leona Lewis, and grew up surrounded by family and friends also in the creative arts (my brother was Amy Winhouse’s music director, and another is a game industry vet of 20 years). I then left the ‘stage’, so to speak, to go backstage into the corporate world (consulting/talent development/people strategy).
Today I work with teams and business leaders in creative industries, primarily helping them solve ‘people problems’ (through development, business design, coaching and consulting etc).
I’m a former Netflixer and now I’m a VP of People Strategy SharkNinja, one of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025
I’ve always been curious, having had a love for both philosophy and play. This podcast allows me to have fun with that curiosity, and hopefully inform/inspire others along the way.
In this episode of Inside the Art of Making, I'm joined by my daughters, Ava and Liora, as they reflect on their favorite movies, books, and games from 2025. The conversation flows from excitement about the upcoming year to a fun quiz about Marvel movies, leading into a discussion about their favorite films, including Zombies 4 and Avatar. We also delve into my girl''s love for the Percy Jackson series, sharing insights on what makes it special and how it compares to other works.
As always we get into deep conversation including about the purpose of school, the challenges of growing up, and what adults should remember about childhood.
The episode wraps up with advice for parents on encouraging their children to read more, and what's in store for 2026.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Excitement for the Podcast
05:50 Reflecting on 2025: Movies and TV Shows
10:13 Favorite Reads of 2025: Percy Jackson and More
16:09 The Endurance of Belief Systems
18:13 Exploring Favorite Books
21:26 The Importance of Reading
26:36 Navigating Age-Appropriate Literature
28:44 Game Time: Family Fun and Engagement
37:03 Deep Questions About Life and Education
37:39 The Purpose of School
43:21 Growing Up and Life's Challenges
54:07 Understanding Between Generations

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