Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/creative-collisions At Second Home we believe that creativity happens at the point where disciplines intersect. Which is why our Creative Collisions podcast welcomes those who are at the forefront of their given fields to share with listeners their unique stories of discovery. © 2025 Second Home 6cae14aa-d348-52d4-80ca-e667a6320c5e no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:09:26 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:01:31 +0000 https://secondhome.io/ https://img.transistor.fm/T4W0GYYq7E4F00WLadmj4E5RMnTT9VhLa4WxyaEyqis/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzg2OTQvMTYwMDY5/NTk4OS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg https://secondhome.io/ episodic Second Home At Second Home we believe that creativity happens at the point where disciplines intersect. Which is why our Creative Collisions podcast welcomes those who are at the forefront of their given fields to share with listeners their unique stories of discovery. At Second Home we believe that creativity happens at the point where disciplines intersect. creativity, entrepreneurship, Second Home No No 21 21 “A Tweet at the Table” - Rianna Walcott full d6706138-93dd-4f7e-803a-855a8857c360 https://share.transistor.fm/s/346bc911 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:20:33 +0000 Second Home Second Home 1960 “Incredibly online” Ph.D. researcher, and activist Rianna Walcott spoke at Libreria during U.K. Black History Month on “Tech Bias and Digital Communities and muses on the nuances of tech and anti-racism with a sharp critique of woke-washing by blue-chip brands. “Incredibly online” Ph.D. researcher, and activist Rianna Walcott spoke at Libreria during U.K. Black History Month on “Tech Bias and Digital Communities and muses on the nuances of tech and anti-racism with a sharp critique of woke-washing by blue-chip b creativity, entrepreneurship, No 20 20 Marcus du Sautoy in conversation discusses The Art Of The Shortcut full 9fc0436c-102b-4b28-8668-0d584bdac1ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/16aa5e75 Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:55:20 +0000 Second Home Second Home 3544 Could antipathy to hard work be humankind's greatest salvation? We consider this in the latest episode of Creative Collisions. Our guest is Oxford Professor Marcus du Sautoy, one of the world's leading mathematical communicators in conversation with Second Home founder Rohan Silva to discuss du Sautoy's latest book "Thinking Better: The Art Of the Shortcut" and according to him, math is central to the shortcut. In this spirited discussion they examine how circumventing obstruction in problem solving has underpinned humanity's greatest achievements and against all odds--driven some of civilization's greatest progress. Plus: how we can use them to solve complex challenges in everyday life. Could antipathy to hard work be humankind's greatest salvation? We consider this in the latest episode of Creative Collisions. Our guest is Oxford Professor Marcus du Sautoy, one of the world's leading mathematical communicators in conversation with Se creativity, entrepreneurship, No 18 18 Hans Ulrich Obrist, Lynn Hershman & Sumayya Vally: 140 Artists' Ideas for Planet Earth full f51760f9-053a-45f9-9b4f-5851ec12b050 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79c01856 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:22:57 +0000 Second Home Second Home 3443 In this episode iconic art curator Hans Ulrich Obrist shares new imaginative ways from the art world for us to engage with the climate emergency in our daily lives, in our homes and communities, as well as public spaces. He's joined by artist & filmmaker Lynn Hershman and the youngest ever architect to be commissioned for the Serpentine Pavilion Sumayya Vally to discuss 140 Artists' Ideas for Planet Earth – a publication dedicated to the environment and the climate emergency. In this episode iconic art curator Hans Ulrich Obrist shares new imaginative ways from the art world for us to engage with the climate emergency in our daily lives, in our homes and communities, as well as public spaces. He's joined by artist & fi art,artists,planet,earth,climate No 17 17 Anne Boleyn: Feminism & Representation in front & behind the lens full 9b3dacf4-0bd5-460c-bbbb-d8634b6f15c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d92d934 Thu, 27 May 2021 12:05:26 +0100 Second Home Second Home 2644 BAFTA nominated producer Faye Ward and award-winning casting director Kharmel Cochrane of the groundbreaking female-led production 'Anne Boleyn' in conversation with Professor of History of Slavery Olivette Otele, discuss this empowering period drama, and revisit history from a different perspective. BAFTA nominated producer Faye Ward and award-winning casting director Kharmel Cochrane of the groundbreaking female-led production 'Anne Boleyn' in conversation with Professor of History of Slavery Olivette Otele, discuss this empowering period drama, and BAFTA, Faye Ward, Kharmel Cochrane, Anne Boleyn, Olivette Otele, history No 16 16 Carlo Rovelli - Quantum Relations full 71ca042b-1787-4fdb-b630-d0f7dca08173 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb2e58d2 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:42:28 +0100 Second Home Second Home 3195 Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli, in conversation with Second Home co-founder Rohan Silva, discusses his radical approach to quantum physics, and its profound implications for contemporary culture. Theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli, in conversation with Second Home co-founder Rohan Silva, discusses his radical approach to quantum physics, and its profound implications for contemporary culture. Carlo Rovelli, Rohan Silva, theoretical physics, quantum mechanics, culture No 15 15 James Shapiro – Shakespeare in a Divided America full b509944a-d7a9-4800-b1e4-56b19ad7bd59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97b7d4b0 Fri, 05 Mar 2021 15:18:17 +0000 Second Home Second Home 3421 Award-winning author and professor James Shapiro in conversation with Second Home co-founder Rohan Silva to discuss his latest book Shakespeare in a Divided America, and explore the nation’s fault lines around race, gender, immigration and free speech. Award-winning author and professor James Shapiro in conversation with Second Home co-founder Rohan Silva to discuss his latest book Shakespeare in a Divided America, and explore the nation’s fault lines around race, gender, immigration and free speech. James Shapiro, Rohan Silva, Shakespeare, Shakespeare in a Divided Maerica, immigration, race, gender No 14 14 Judd Apatow & Neal Katyal: What's next for Trump, and Trumpism? full dbb6cd7f-3255-4b74-9859-4fcd7699ff43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d81b230 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:42:12 +0000 Second Home Second Home 2371 In the aftermath of Trump's historic second impeachment trial, director and comedian Judd Apatow (The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up) and President Obama's former solicitor general Neal Katyal catch up for a frank conversation about what the future holds for Donald Trump and his followers. All donations raised from this event go to 826LA - a non-profit organisation based at Second Home Hollywood that supports young students with their creative and expository writing skills. Donate via https://826la.org/donate/. In the aftermath of Trump's historic second impeachment trial, director and comedian Judd Apatow (The 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up) and President Obama's former solicitor general Neal Katyal catch up for a frank conversation about what the future holds Judd Apatow, Neal Katyal, Donald Trump, Second Home, Impeachment No 13 13 The Mauritanian - Kevin Macdonald & Mohammad Tajsar full 4b0ac503-f204-437b-8c02-3c212b3e6b16 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f12186c1 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:35:14 +0000 Second Home Second Home 2983 Academy award-winning director Kevin Macdonald and ACLU SoCal senior staff attorney Mohammad Tajsar discuss The Mauritanian - his new film based on the true story of a man imprisoned without charge in Guantanamo for 14 years. Academy award-winning director Kevin Macdonald and ACLU SoCal senior staff attorney Mohammad Tajsar discuss The Mauritanian - his new film based on the true story of a man imprisoned without charge in Guantanamo for 14 years. Kevin Macdonald, Mohammad Tajsar, The Mauritanian, Second Home No 12 12 Merit – Michael Sandel & Elif Shafak full be4fc30e-b473-443a-b91e-5f8e048e71e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09819ac9 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:41:44 +0100 Second Home Second Home 3583 The rock star Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel joins award winning Turkish-British novelist Elif Shafak to discuss meritocracy, inequality and the ideas raised in Sandel’s new book The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good? This episode is part of a new series presented by Second Home and Berggruen Institute – free public events that bring together the most inspiring and celebrated figures of our time to exchange and discuss groundbreaking cultural, social and political ideas. The rock star Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel joins award winning Turkish-British novelist Elif Shafak to discuss meritocracy, inequality and the ideas raised in Sandel’s new book The Tyranny of Merit: What’s Become of the Common Good? Th creativity, entrepreneurship, No 11 11 August 28 – Blair Imani & Lee Hawkins full b69a781b-5782-49af-9fd6-a4edd34b37ff https://share.transistor.fm/s/10ccb0a2 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:11:41 +0100 Second Home Second Home 3572 Award-winning Wall Street Journal writer Lee Hawkins and acclaimed historian and outspoken activist Blair Imani join Second Home's Magdalena Moursy and Dow Jones' Chief Innovation Officer Edward Roussel to discuss August 28 – a date that resonates throughout black history and the civil rights movement in America. This episode is part of a new series presented by Second Home and Berggruen Institute – free public events that bring together the most inspiring and celebrated figures of our time to exchange and discuss groundbreaking cultural, social and political ideas. Award-winning Wall Street Journal writer Lee Hawkins and acclaimed historian and outspoken activist Blair Imani join Second Home's Magdalena Moursy and Dow Jones' Chief Innovation Officer Edward Roussel to discuss August 28 – a date that resonates through creativity, entrepreneurship, No 10 10 Optimism – Lily Cole and David Rowan full 94823f8f-7f74-41c2-a6d4-e4a1af4a2ade https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec9c5d57 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:34:01 +0100 Second Home Second Home 2888 Supermodel and environmental activist Lily Cole joins the former Wired editor David Rowan for the exclusive launch of her new book Who Cares Wins – they discuss the future of socially responsible business, and how innovators are responding to issues like fast fashion, renewable energy and gender equality. This episode is part of a new series presented by Second Home and Berggruen Institute – free public events that bring together the most inspiring and celebrated figures of our time to exchange and discuss groundbreaking cultural, social and political ideas. Supermodel and environmental activist Lily Cole joins the former Wired editor David Rowan for the exclusive launch of her new book Who Cares Wins – they discuss the future of socially responsible business, and how innovators are responding to issues like creativity, entrepreneurship, No 9 9 Fight – 100 years of the ACLU with Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman full afbc9526-0d5f-4145-acf4-0e189980feca https://share.transistor.fm/s/b33f6cb4 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 18:08:29 +0100 Second Home Second Home 3500 We celebrated 100 years of the American Civil Liberties Union – America's premier defender of civil rights and social justice – powerhouse literary couple Michael Chabon & Ayelet Waldman joined Hector Villagra of ACLU Southern California to discuss their new collection of essays Fight of the Century. We celebrated 100 years of the American Civil Liberties Union – America's premier defender of civil rights and social justice – powerhouse literary couple Michael Chabon & Ayelet Waldman joined Hector Villagra of ACLU Southern California to discuss th creativity, entrepreneurship, No 3 3 Risk - Nassim Nicholas Taleb & Rory Sutherland full 4b331c72-1f3f-4d71-b041-3f5edfa954ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/e52d377d Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Second Home Second Home 1742 Rohan Silva and his guests discuss the idea of 'skin in the game' and how it looks in our modern world. They consider associated economic terms such as incentives, accountability, and transfer of risks. More specifically, they discuss what it is that determines the long-term success of an idea and the often contradictory social and scientific factors at play. Rohan Silva and his guests discuss the idea of 'skin in the game' and how it looks in our modern world. They consider associated economic terms such as incentives, accountability, and transfer of risks. More specifically, they discuss what it is that dete Nassim Taleb, Rory Sutherland, skin in the game, Rohan Silva No 2 2 Adversity - Diane Atkinson and the Suffragettes Movement full 08c24afd-6356-4458-870c-d08220815a5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/49429d41 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Second Home Second Home 2106 Second Home co-founder Rohan Silva introduces feminist and author of Rise-Up, Women! Diane Atkinson. Diane discusses the Suffragette Movement of early 20th century Britain – describing the group's fearless and creative resolve in the face of repeatedly brutal and shameful treatment at the hands of the state. Second Home co-founder Rohan Silva introduces feminist and author of Rise-Up, Women! Diane Atkinson. Diane discusses the Suffragette Movement of early 20th century Britain – describing the group's fearless and creative resolve in the face of repeatedly br Diane Atkinson, Suffragettes Movement, Rise-Up, Women, 20th century, rohan silva No 1 1 Dylan Jones – David Bowie biography full 3c4ca3ee-acbd-4fc4-884f-0aaeb5b58c5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/597e5083 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Second Home Second Home 1656 Second Home founder Rohan Silva talks to editor of GQ Dylan Jones on the creative genius of David Bowie. After an initial nine year spell of struggle, Jones outlines Bowie’s ability to transform failure into eventual creative success. And with that Bowie’s unique collaborative vision, most notably with Brian Eno (famously in Berlin) and Iggy Pop. Second Home founder Rohan Silva talks to editor of GQ Dylan Jones on the creative genius of David Bowie. After an initial nine year spell of struggle, Jones outlines Bowie’s ability to transform failure into eventual creative success. And with that Bowie’ David Bowie, Dylan Jones, Rohan Silva, GQ, Iggy Pop, Brian Eno No 7 7 Space - Thomas Heatherwick full cf7632f8-448a-4365-b499-5ce0d8c14e80 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffbed124 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Second Home Second Home 1514 Design architect Thomas Heatherwick talks to Rohan Silva about the evolution of his thinking and his passion for ordinary public spaces – the gaps in between – and how to make 'rubbish' things brilliant. Design architect Thomas Heatherwick talks to Rohan Silva about the evolution of his thinking and his passion for ordinary public spaces – the gaps in between – and how to make 'rubbish' things brilliant. Thomas Heatherwick, Design, Architecture, Rohan Silva, evolution No 5 5 Mentorship - Bella Freud full fc276352-51f3-45d3-90ea-7e52cb6a6804 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8937dc5e Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Second Home Second Home 1755 Bella Freud discusses the importance of having worked with genius designer, Vivienne Westwood and the core advice imparted by her late father, the painter, Lucian Freud, of dedicated perseverance. She describes going on to create her own collections, ingeniously developing her own content marketing – and showcasing her work in short films with the likes of John Malkovich. Bella Freud discusses the importance of having worked with genius designer, Vivienne Westwood and the core advice imparted by her late father, the painter, Lucian Freud, of dedicated perseverance. She describes going on to create her own collections, ing Bella Freud, Lucian Freud, Vivienne Westwood, John Malkovich, Rohan Silva No 4 4 Resilience - Martha Lane Fox full 754c6375-65c1-4804-ba37-f3dcf2dbaf7c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6976ef06 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Second Home Second Home 1569 Rohan Silva welcomes charismatic internet pioneer Martha Lane Fox to Second Home Lisbon. They discuss Martha’s creation of lastminute.com and her subsequent focus on social justice and the internet. Working in government with Rohan to set-up Gov.co.uk they also consider gender inequality in tech and the importance of appointing more women VCs. Rohan Silva welcomes charismatic internet pioneer Martha Lane Fox to Second Home Lisbon. They discuss Martha’s creation of lastminute.com and her subsequent focus on social justice and the internet. Working in government with Rohan to set-up Gov.co.uk the Martha Lane Fox, Rohan Silva, Resilience, government, internet, lastminiute.com No 6 6 Practice - Alan Rusbridger full 33a71924-c973-437a-ba59-3df0bab6a39c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b07191e Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Second Home Second Home 1748 Former chief editor of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger, talks to Rohan Silva about playing the piano and learning Chopin – during one of the most tumultuous years in British journalism. Former chief editor of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger, talks to Rohan Silva about playing the piano and learning Chopin – during one of the most tumultuous years in British journalism. Alan Rusbridger, Rohan Silva, Piano, Chopin, Journalism, The Guardian No 8 8 Empathy - Peter Bazalgette full 49f5297e-03b8-4579-a493-650c941389a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d195834 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:00:00 +0000 Second Home Second Home 1839 Former Chair of the Arts Council Peter Bazalgette talks to Rohan Silva about his book The Empathy Instinct, at Second Home Holland Park. He highlights the problem of online echo chambers and how they can incubate erroneous, sometimes dangerous opinion. Plus, the critical balance between nature and nurture and how the arts play a fundamental role in enabling us to understand each other. Former Chair of the Arts Council Peter Bazalgette talks to Rohan Silva about his book The Empathy Instinct, at Second Home Holland Park. He highlights the problem of online echo chambers and how they can incubate erroneous, sometimes dangerous opinion. Pl Peter Bazalgette, Rohan Silva, The Empathy Instinct, Second Home, echo chamber, nature No