In the Back of my Head Podcast w/ Rhath

In the Back of my Head Podcast w/ Rhath

A creative podcast/journal where I talk a load of shite about art, music, and more. Trying to get the thoughts out of my head and make creativity as approachable for everyone as possible.

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March 18, 2026 27 mins
Exploring hidden nooks and crannies for abstract and weird games at the moment. So I have a chat about choice paralysis in a world of infinite incredible art. 

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The “two” halftime shows at the Super Bowl this year were a fantastic look at how different sides of the political aisle handle “popular” art. The right wing continue to commit crimes against music.

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February 4, 2026 29 mins
When is it a good idea to take shortcuts, and how do they affect your skillset in the long run?

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisation as a start towards a better future here: https://paytherent.net.au/

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January 20, 2026 29 mins
Bandcamp has announced that they don't allow A.I music on their platform, that's all I needed to hear. As the internet continues to erode, I've decided I want to value my own work and take back some control over it.

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January 14, 2026 27 mins
You are what you eat creatively. And we have an abundance of things to consume, each pushing you in a different direction. But you can also find inspiration and lessons in the most unlikely of places.

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December 29, 2025 29 mins
A quick update on what’s going on, and some rants about current A.I shenanigans ruining the world. Enjoy

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisation as a start towards a better future here: https://paytherent.net.au/

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Massive Jack White fan here, but let me over dramatise a throw away line real quick to talk about a bigger topic here. How much agency do you have over your mental well being vs external factors?

00:00 - Intro & Jack Whites speech
05:06 - Get off your screens
13:51 - This is a collective issue
22:19 - Keep working at it

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November 12, 2025 24 mins
I've always been quite addicted to output, releasing, and content. I'm now reckoning with my addiction to social media and how these two things intersect. How do you reclaim your attention span and your love of the creative process?

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00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Addicted to output
07:55 - Knowing what you don't know
12:57 - Tools over shortcuts
20:06 - Where the details live
23:30 - Outro

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October 29, 2025 22 mins
How do you legitimise your art in the eyes of others and, far more importantly, in your own eyes? How do you communicate to people that you’re taking your art seriously?

00:00 - Intro
03:24 - Building a music library
08:58 - Legitimise your art
22:26 - Outro

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When you hit a creative roadblock, is it worth brute forcing your way through it? And how much trust should you put into your tools?

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisation as a start towards a better future here: https://paytherent.n...
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I joined the bandwagon in ditching Spotify because the CEO is a scumbag, which was easy, as I couldn’t stand the user experience of Spotify… but is the degradation of one platform just another sign towards the ‘dying’ internet (as we know it)?

00:00 - Intro
00:24 - The decay of Spotify
12:49 - The canary in the coal mine
18:32 - Build a library
28:39 - Outro

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September 10, 2025 31 mins
Just some loose musings on how we talk about politics with our mates and the thoughts that paralyse us from speaking up. You're part of a larger movement.

00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Getting more active politically
07:50 - Everyone has to have a hot take
15:21 - We know too much
25:25 - Be confident and comfortable to speak up
31:19 - Outro

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Is the advice you’re giving (and I’m giving) ‘rules’ or simply your aesthetics? Been thinking on the mental gymnastics we all can do when rationalising our creative choices.

00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Industry standard equipment and tech
09:24 - Your aesthetic advice
18:05 - How to blow up?
22:00 - Intention & effort
27:42- Careful of your gospel
30:02 - Outro

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How does what we share online and in conversation with people about our creativity affect our practice or mental space? Does it guilt you into doing more, or paralyse you?

00:00 - Intro
00:20- How much should you share?
05:00 - "Are you still doing that?"
12:45 - Promoting projects before that start
22:33 - Let a project take time
27:54 - Outro w/ song by Nathan Abbey


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July 30, 2025 24 mins
Are you creating through passion & romance, or is your rigid structure to creativity sucking all the life out of your art?
Some musings today on romanticising other's creative processes, finding your routine, and building your perfect workshop.

00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Being creative in the morning vs the night
08:22 - Romanticizing artist's bad traits
14:06 - Building your perfect workshop
22:01 - It's an ongoing process

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Are you saying yes to every opportunity, or are you just a people pleaser? You need to be careful with your time, but you also never know what’s coming next and who’s checking out your work.

This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisation as ...
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Like many, I get on a 'productivity kick' too often, and I struggle to let myself rest. Just some musings on that along with some thoughts on the book 'The Wall' by Marlen Haushofer.
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What's your hook/entry point/draw to your art, and what does it say about the work itself? And how many times have you tried to get into a movie/game/band before it clicks?
This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisation as a start towards a ...
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Do you give enough time for emergent stories and details to emerge? And do you look for the intended meaning in art or the accidental meaning in art?
This podcast is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. Always was, always will be. For those who live in Australia, check out the Pay the Rent organisation as a start towards a better future here: htt...
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You make a social contract with every piece of art you interact with or create. Are you holding up your end of the bargain?
Also, what’s happening with the insane amount of cringe on Instagram music reels?
Trust and Sincerity in Art - C . THI NGUYEN: https://philpapers.org/archive/NGUTAS.pdf
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