27 May 2026
557 - Finding Your Scene, IRL Creativity, the Hopeful Return of Indie / DIY with Hanif Abdurraqib
Creative Pep Talk
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Your genius might be hiding in your backyard.
This episode is for you if:
1 - You need to find real people to collaborate with.
2 - You need to cultivate real creative connection in real life.
3 - You need hope of a more human future for creativity.
4 - You want to be inspired by a brilliant creative mind like Hanif!
I had a blast chatting face to face with the local AND worldwide creative legend, MacArthur “genius” grant winner and bestselling author, Hanif Abdurraqib.
SHOW NOTES:
Hanif Abdurraqibhttps://www.abdurraqib.com
Living for the City Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@LivingfortheCityPod
”We Always Have This Year” by Hanif Abdurraqibhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695817/theres-always-this-year-by-hanif-abdurraqib/
Headshot of Hanif Abdurraqib by Megan Leigh Barnardhttps://meganleighbarnard.com
ICON 13 ILLUSTRATION CONFERENCE $100 OFF:www.eventbrite.com/e/1808652431109/?discount=ICON13FriendofBoard
Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg
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RULARula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental
health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod
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Your genius might be hiding in your backyard.
This episode is for you if:
1 - You need to find real people to collaborate with.
2 - You need to cultivate real creative connection in real life.
3 - You need hope of a more human future for creativity.
4 - You want to be inspired by a brilliant creative mind like Hanif!
I had a blast chatting face to face with the local AND worldwide creative legend, MacArthur “genius” grant winner and bestselling author, Hanif Abdurraqib.
SHOW NOTES:
Hanif Abdurraqibhttps://www.abdurraqib.com
Living for the City Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@LivingfortheCityPod
”We Always Have This Year” by Hanif Abdurraqibhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695817/theres-always-this-year-by-hanif-abdurraqib/
Headshot of Hanif Abdurraqib by Megan Leigh Barnardhttps://meganleighbarnard.com
ICON 13 ILLUSTRATION CONFERENCE $100 OFF:www.eventbrite.com/e/1808652431109/?discount=ICON13FriendofBoard
Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg
SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK
RULARula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental
health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices