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Hosted by Josh Horton · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 15 episodes
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State of the Union is a podcast from the Creative Workers Union, created for designers, illustrators, and creative professionals who are tired of pretending everything’s fine.Hosted by Josh Horton—founder of Creative Workers Union—this show features honest, unfiltered conversations about the realities of creative work: the wins, the losses, the fear, the breakthroughs, and the moments that make it all worth it.No posturing. No highlight reels. Just real stories from people who show up, do the work, and still believe in the power of community.If you’ve ever felt burned out, stuck, overlooked, or on the edge of giving up, this podcast is for you. Let’s talk about what’s really going on—and how we move forward, together.
Josh Horton hosts State of the Union, a arts show with 15 episodes published.
In this episode, Josh Horton talks with designer, educator, and writer Gail Anderson about building a career that spans decades without losing curiosity or joy. From her early days at the School of Visual Arts to roles a
In this episode, Josh Horton talks with designer and hand letterer Dan Lee, aka @dandrawnwords, about building a creative life that still looks and feels human. Dan’s work is full of the pencil lines, guides, and imperfe
In this episode, Josh Horton sits down with Tyler Deeb—designer, entrepreneur, and founder of Misc. Goods Co. From a 2012 Kickstarter deck of playing cards to a full-scale brand built on craft, honesty, and restraint, Ty
In this episode, Josh Horton talks with Cymone Wilder, designer and lettering artist behind Simon & Moose, about making work that speaks plainly and honestly in a moment that demands it. They talk about navigating creati
In this episode, Josh Horton talks with Cymone Wilder, designer and lettering artist behind Simon & Moose, about making work that speaks plainly and honestly in a moment that demands it. They talk about navigating creati
In this episode, Josh Horton talks with Nathan Goldman, designer, illustrator, and cofounder of DKNG Studios, about what it really takes to build, and sustain, a long-term creative life. Nathan reflects on growing up in
In this episode, Josh Horton talks with Allie Mounce—Memphis-based designer, illustrator, and cofounder of Pretty Useful Co—about what it means to build a creative life that actually works for you, not just your résumé.
In this episode, Josh Horton sits down with Austin Dunbar—designer, entrepreneur, and studio owner. Austin is the Principal of Durham Brand & Co. and a partner at Wenzel Distillery, and he’s built multiple businesses and
In this episode, Josh Horton sits down with Austin Dunbar—designer, entrepreneur, and studio owner. Austin is the Principal of Durham Brand & Co. and a partner at Wenzel Distillery, and he’s built multiple businesses and
In this episode, Josh Horton sits down with Brandon Rike—creative director and designer known for shaping the visual world of bands and musicians across genres. Over the last two decades, Brandon has worked with artists
In this episode, Josh Horton talks with Tracie Ching—illustrator, poster artist, and one of the most distinctive digital printmakers working today. Known for her meticulous vector work and striking limited-edition poster
In this episode, Josh Horton talks with Amy Hood—designer, co-founder of Hoodzpah, and one half of the sister-duo that’s helped shape everything from startup brands to global campaigns with their bold, unmistakable style
In this episode, Josh Horton talks with designer and illustrator Matt Stevens—longtime friend, collaborator, and the creative mind behind projects like Max 100 and Good Movies as Old Books. They explore how personal work
In this episode, Josh Horton sits down with Brian McDonald—an award-winning screenwriter, director, and author of Invisible Ink and Land of the Dead. With over 30 years in film, television, and comics, Brian’s storytelli
In this episode, Josh Horton sits down with Theresa Fitzgerald — a mission-driven designer, educator, and creative leader behind some of the world’s most trusted brands in children’s media. Together, they explore the evo
In this episode, Josh Horton sits down with Miné Day, Brad Hodgkiss, and Clinton Campbell — the partners behind MUTI, a Cape Town–based design and illustration studio known for its stunning range of styles, collaborative
In this first episode, Josh Horton—founder of Creative Works and the Creative Workers Union—shares the honest story behind this podcast: why it took years to launch, what finally pushed him to hit record, and why real, u
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State of the Union is hosted by Josh Horton. The show is categorised under arts (design) and has published 15 episodes.
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