Best Steve Pringle Podcasts (2025)

1
CM 305: Maryellen MacDonald on Talking as a Superpower 54:05

Play Pause

14h ago54:05

54:05

In today’s hyper-connected world, when you want to communicate, you’ve got so many alternatives to talking. But before you spend another minute drafting a text or email, consider how essential it is for us to talk to others.Talking – whether self-talk, sign language, or in-person speaking – is a process we need for learning, setting goals, and mana…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #044 (Terry de Castro) 1:24:10

3d ago1:24:10

1:24:10

My guest mixer this week is Terry de Castro Terry is a bassist, vocalist and songwriter based in LA who has played in several bands (such as Goya Dress) as well releasing music under her own name. She is also, other than David Gedge, the longest serving member of The Wedding Present, and was the bassist throughout the lifespan of Cinerama. (Slightl…

1
The Art of Motion: Capturing Life on Paper an Interview with Carol Fabricatore 49:45

23m ago49:45

49:45

Based in New York City, Carol prefers to leave the studio and seek out the immediacy of city life, whether sidewalks, parks, boxing studios, or Coney Island. In this conversation, Carol Fabricatore shares her extensive experience as a professional illustrator and how she teaches advanced MFA students to advance on their creative journey. She talks …

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #043 (Eleni Poulou) 1:29:53

6h ago1:29:53

1:29:53

My guest mixer this week is Eleni Poulou Eleni is a musician, composer, radio host and curator of musical events. She has released music as a solo artist and as part of a wide range of groups and collaborations. She is also the 7th ex-member of the Fall to appear on the show - her distinctive keyboard style and vocal sound having been an important …

1
Equip Session: Breaking The Cycle - Raising Finances 2 (Steve Burgess, Pat Ancliff, Rock Mutegheki) 31:36

6d ago31:36

31:36

🎙️ In this week's podcast we have three of our Global Exec Team (Steve Burgess, Rock Mutegheki, Pat Antcliff) together to explore the vital topic of raising finance and cultivating biblical stewardship in developing world contexts. The conversation emphasises that the theological truths about giving are universal and apply across all economic condi…

1
Decoding Human Behavior: The Science of How We Show Up with Shaun Dyke 56:35

17d ago56:35

56:35

What if there really was an owner’s manual for being human? In this episode, Chris sits down with one of the top executive coaches in the country Shaun Dyke, to reveal the models that billion-dollar leaders use to understand people, motivate change, and create results. They unpack the hidden psychology behind your reactions, relationships, and resu…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #042 (Ian McCulloch) 1:18:14

15d ago1:18:14

1:18:14

My guest mixer this week is Ian McCulloch No, not that one... Not yet anyway. This Ian (my third Ian in six weeks!) is another fellow Fall enthusiast. And he's been very patient, as we recorded this nearly three months ago - hence the rather dated reference to Donald Trump's golf skills!By Steve Pringle

251
CM 304: Steve Magness on Real Toughness – Rebroadcast 49:38

18d ago49:38

49:38

How we think about toughness needs a reset. Too often, it’s been associated with brute forcing our way through things. Ignoring our feelings. Making an outward show of confidence and dominance.The problem is it just doesn't work.Performance coach and bestselling author, Steve Magness, offers another way. He’s done a deep dive on the latest research…

1
How AI Hinders Creativity in Education: Matt Worwood on The Convenience Trap 50:57

9d ago50:57

50:57

Matthew Worwood is a full-time Digital Media Design faculty member at the University of Connecticut. He has research interests in Creativity, Design Thinking, and Co-Creativity using Generative AI tools and Digital Media. Outside of his research, Matthew is an experienced learning experience designer who works closely with K-12 educators on profess…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #041 (Alan Edwards) 1:19:19

12d ago1:19:19

1:19:19

My guest mixer this week is Alan Edwards Alan is both a work colleague and a very good friend, who my wife describes as my 'work husband'. Initially, we talked about him coming on the podcast as a bit of a joke, as musically (and in many other ways) we inhabit very different universes. But when I mentioned in episode #024 his offer to provide a pla…

1
CM 303: Ben Rein on Why Brains Need Friends 55:30

23d ago55:30

55:30

You’re days into a work project, staring at a screen, feeling anxious about your tight deadline. Mid-afternoon your phone lights up with a call from a friend. You want to connect, but you feel like you don’t have a minute to spare. You let the call go into voicemail.On the surface, this decision may seem inconsequential. But what if you knew that a…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #040 (Daryl Easlea) 1:33:36

24d ago1:33:36

1:33:36

Daryl is a music writer whose work has appeared in Mojo, Record Collector, Q, The Guardian and The Independent, and has published several books on subjects as diverse as Chic, Slade, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, Cher and Sparks. In addition, if you have a few reissue or box set CDs in your collection, it’s fairly likely that at least one of them include…

1
Art, Design, and the Creative Process with Lorne Buchman 48:51

23d ago48:51

48:51

In this conversation, Lorne Buchman discusses his book Make to Know: From Spaces of Uncertainty to Creative Discovery. It's based on interviews he did with creators in a range of fields. These interviews connect with the same themes in my book Learning to See--powerful features of creativity like iteration, uncertainty, engaging with materials, and…

1
Feeling Guilty for Hating Your Job? Here’s the Real Problem with Malissa Clark 53:13

1M ago53:13

53:13

If you’ve ever felt guilty for resenting your job—even one you worked hard to get—you’re not alone. In this episode, psychologist and author Dr. Malissa Clark breaks down why burnout and dissatisfaction aren’t always about hours worked, and why our relationship with work is more complicated than we think. We explore the hidden forces that keep us “…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #039 (Steve Shelley) 1:15:29

1M ago1:15:29

1:15:29

My guest mixer this week is Steve Shelley Steve occupied the drum stool in Sonic Youth for 26 years and has played with musicians such as Michael Rother, Howe Gelb, Tom Verlaine, Ron Asheton and Mark Kozelek. He also founded a label called Smells Like Records (now Vampire Blues), and has been instrumental in promoting the careers of artists such as…

1
Conversations: Become A Hero Maker: Multiply Leadership Impact (Ps Phil Pringle with Ps Dave Ferguson) 44:26

1M ago44:26

44:26

🎙️ Become a 'Hero Maker': Multiply Leadership Impact Join Ps Phil for this incredibly rich and empowering conversation with Ps Dave Ferguson. 🫵 If you're looking for practical insights on leadership multiplication and maintaining spiritual health so that you stay the course in leadership, then this podcast is for you. 💬 "The more you empower people…

1
CM 302: Paul Leonardi on Overcoming Digital Exhaustion 53:20

1M ago53:20

53:20

Digital exhaustion is real. We’re working across more apps than ever before, and since they’re always accessible, work-life boundaries have disappeared. Combine this with our personal tech, and we’ve got a recipe for burnout.Paul Leonardi is a Professor of Technology Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara. After decades of busine…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #038 (Ian Clayton) 1:40:02

2M ago1:40:02

1:40:02

My guest mixer this week is Ian Clayton Ian is an author who came up in conversation several times last week when I talked to Ian Daley, as he has had several books published by Route. They include Bringing It All Back Home (a book about searching for a soundtrack to your own life story), Song For My Father (a reflection on a lifelong search for a …

1
Kara Rooney: Finding Your Voice as an Artist 48:25

2M ago48:25

48:25

Kara Rooney is a successful New York multidisciplinary artist who creates installation performances and videos, as well as sculpture, painting, and photography. She's had numerous solo and group shows and performances, with many in New York City but also in Mexico, Italy, and Czechoslovakia. She's a published critic with articles in the New York Ti…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #037 (Ian Daley) 1:41:42

2M ago1:41:42

1:41:42

My guest mixer this week is Ian Daley Ian set up Route Publishing in 2000, and since 2005 has run the company from his home in Pontefract alongside his wife Isabel Galán. Route has published several books about The Fall (including those by Steve Hanley, Simon Wolstencroft, Paul Hanley and me!) They've also put out a range of titles about Bob Dylan,…

1
Movement Update: C3 Missions - Partnering Together (Ben Giles, Rock Mutegheki, Sam Picken, Jeff Kane) 33:04

1M ago33:04

33:04

🎙️C3 Missions Update: Partnering Together Did you know that within the C3 family there are a wide range of ways you can partner with other churches and regions? In this podcast, we give you an update on all things C3 Missions. Be inspired by the way some of our local churches are partnering with each other, in authentic and powerful ways that are l…

1
CM 301: Colin Fisher on Building Smarter Teams 52:00

2M ago52:00

52:00

We spend a lot of our lives in groups. Whether it’s at work. With friends. Even with family. Yet we tend to focus on everyone as individuals. We rarely think about things from the group’s perspective.Colin Fisher is an expert in organizational behavior and an associate professor at University College London, and he wants to change that. His book, T…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #036 (David Gedge) 1:32:21

2M ago1:32:21

1:32:21

My guest mixer this week is David Gedge David is the sole constant member of indie legends The Wedding Present, the band that I have seen live (by some distance) the most often over their 40 year career. I have also written blogs about TWP and Cinerama. He remains relentlessly busy with work, so I'm grateful he managed to squeeze this interview in.…

1
Why You’re Not As Creative As You Think and How to Actually Change That with Zorana Pringle 58:00

2M ago58:00

58:00

Think you’re a creative person? Think again. In this episode, psychologist and author Dr. Zorana Pringle explains why most of us are far less creative than we believe—and what to do about it. We explore why great ideas often die before they ever get started, how fear disguises itself as perfectionism, and why creativity has more to do with action t…

1
Steve DeFrank: Unlocking Creativity in Art Education 52:30

2M ago52:30

52:30

Steve DeFrank is a top New York painter with numerous one-person exhibitions and group exhibitions. His solo exhibitions include Clementine Gallery in New York, and the Clifford Smith Gallery in Boston. His group shows include the Smithsonian Institute's National Portrait Gallery and The National Arts Club in New York, and many others. His work has…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #035 (Chris McAvoy) 1:18:07

2M ago1:18:07

1:18:07

My guest mixer this week is Chris McAvoy Chris has been mentioned quite a few times on this podcast, because over the years he has supplied me with dozens of mix tapes / CDs (some examples in the pic on the website). We've known each other for the best part of 40 years, and have spent countless weekends in Manchester going to gigs, eating curries a…

1
CM 300: Zorana Ivcevic Pringle on Turning Ideas into Action 45:28

2M ago45:28

45:28

What prevents some of us from acting on our creative ideas while others dive right in?That’s the question creativity researcher, Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, set out to answer. It’s what she writes about in her book, The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action.Zorana is a senior research scientist at Yale Center for …

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #034 (David Hughes) 1:24:50

2M ago1:24:50

1:24:50

My guest mixer this week is David Hughes David is one of those people I know from the Fall Online Forum, and is also a fellow supporter of the excellent Sombrero Fallout podcast. Although he lives in Australia these days, he is - like me - a native of North East England. He's also addicted to travel, and estimates that he's spent more than 3 years …

1
Scott Barry Kaufman: Inspiring Creativity 40:25

2M ago40:25

40:25

Scott Barry Kaufman is an influential psychologist, creativity researcher, podcaster, and best-selling book author. In this episode, we explore themes such as the messy nature of creative minds, the importance of incubation, and the role of daydreaming. We discuss the brain's imagination network and the balance between conscious and unconscious pro…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #033 (Steve Titley) 1:07:44

2M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

My guest mixer this week is Stephen G. Titley Steve is, by his own description, a writer, standup, actor, singer and (dad) dancer. He is the man behind the Church Of The Fall, and was recently seen performing in a highly entertaining production of Hey Luciani! at the Prestwich Arts Festival.By Steve Pringle

1
CM 299: Zach Mercurio on Feeling Like You Matter 43:48

3M ago43:48

43:48

Good things happen when people know they matter. Engagement and performance increase, which then motivates people to stay. In addition, they’re happier, which, makes work more enjoyable for everyone. But creating this kind of workplace doesn’t happen by accident. It requires that leaders consistently apply a set of specific skills focused on these …

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #032 (Chris Ruth aka bzfgt) 1:24:35

3M ago1:24:35

1:24:35

My guest mixer this week is Chris Ruth aka 'bzfgt' Chris is the man behind the remarkable website The Annotated Fall, as well as the Grateful Dead blog Every Dark Star. He was also one of the esteemed judges on the Fall Cup panel.By Steve Pringle

1
Conversations: Hunger for God! The fuel for church growth and expansion (with Ps Mark Varughese) 25:57

3M ago25:57

25:57

🎙️ "Church planting is the key to making disciples of all nations." Join Ps Phil Pringle and Ps Mark Varughese for this powerful conversation uncovering some of the keys to the remarkable growth of Kingdomcity around the world, and the value of creating culture of spiritual hunger. 💬 "Spiritual hunger is the fuel that propels church growth." - Ps M…

1
How AI Is Forcing Us to Rethink Who We Are and the Future We Want with Jeff Burningham 47:49

3M ago47:49

47:49

What if the biggest challenge with AI isn’t the technology, but what it’s revealing about us? Jeff Burningham has built companies, invested in hundreds of startups, and even run for governor — but his most urgent message comes in his new book The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI. He believes AI is a mirror, reflecting ou…

1
Kelly Leonard: Improv Comedy at The Second City 47:26

3M ago47:26

47:26

Kelly Leonard has been involved with improv comedy for almost 40 years. He's worked with actors and comedians including Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Keegan Michael Key, Seth Meyers and Amy Poehler. He started working at the Second City Theater in Chicago in 1988, eventually becoming producer in 1992, and later, taking on roles and titles including Ex…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #031 (Terry Christian) 1:34:25

3M ago1:34:25

1:34:25

My guest mixer this week is Terry Christian TV and radio presenter, journalist, comedian and author - he was memorably described in 1994 as ‘the most hated man on television.’ Although, as he points out, this was, ironically, by none other than Piers Morgan. A friend of mine texted me in advance of the interview to say that Terry is 'one of life's …

1
CM 298: Anne-Laure Le Cunff on a Life of Tiny Experiments 41:34

3M ago41:34

41:34

When’s the last time you ran an experiment? Not as a scientist. But as a person who wants to get unstuck or try something new.There are messages coming at us from all directions. A popular one encourages us to pursue big dreams often in service of a blanket version of success. For some, these messages are motivating. But for many others, they’re ov…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #030 (Kirsty Pringle) 1:18:50

3M ago1:18:50

1:18:50

My guest mixer this week is Kirsty Pringle In celebration of her birthday, I invited my lovely wife Kirsty to select a set of songs that she loves and - just about - fit the criteria. (There was some bending of the rules that nobody other than her would have got away with!) She has appeared on one of my podcasts before (episode #29 of the Fall in F…

1
Movement Update: Our Cultural Identifiers (with Ps Sam & Jess Picken, Rock Mutegheki & Steve Burgess) 32:15

3M ago32:15

32:15

We are a bunch of misfits! And isn't it beautiful! All churches talk about culture. C3 is no different - our culture makes us who we are. We have a C3 accent - it’s our accent within the kingdom, our family expression. Our culture is what we love about who we are, and why we are so proud of the global family we belong to. What makes C3 different to…

1
Adam Green: The Neuroscience and Neurostimulation of Creativity 47:15

3M ago47:15

47:15

Dr. Adam Green is an expert in brain research and neurostimulation of creativity. He also studies how the use of AI influences creativity in the user. Spoiler alert: Using AI often reduces creativity. He's the Director of the Laboratory for Relational Cognition at Georgetown University, a founder and former president of The Society for the Neurosci…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #029 (Thurston Moore) 1:45:55

4M ago1:45:55

1:45:55

My guest mixer this week is Thurston Moore Thurston is, of course, a founder member of the premier noise-rock band of the late 20th / early 21st century, Sonic Youth. Post-SY, he has had a rich and varied career including a multitude of solo projects and collaborations as well as a well-worth-reading memoir, Sonic Life. This is another longer than …

1
Prayer Series: Four Prison Prayers of Paul - Part 4 (Ps Phil Pringle) 19:49

3M ago19:49

19:49

The apostle Paul exemplified the power of prayer even in the most unlikely of places - prison! He modelled spiritual leadership by caring for people through his prayers. This series is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their revelation on prayer. Join Ps Phil Pringle on a journey through Ephesians, Colossians and Philippians learning how to pray…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #028 (Doug Evans) 1:32:14

4M ago1:32:14

1:32:14

My guest mixer this week is Doug Evans Doug and I crossed paths via a shared love of the Sombrero Fallout podcast. He resides in North Carolina (the 'Tarheel State', apparently), but in a truly random coincidence it turns out that his great-great-grandfather hailed from the same small Welsh village as my wife! It's great to have musicians, authors,…

1
CM 297: Ethan Kross on How to Manage Your Emotions 38:08

4M ago38:08

38:08

Something happens at work – good or bad – and it brings on strong emotions. Instead of taking a moment to calm down, we’ve got to quickly shift gears and head into another meeting. We know we’ve got to manage our feelings, but the question is, how do we do that?Ethan Kross is an experimental psychologist, neuroscientist, and writer who specializes …

1
What If DMT Isn’t a Hallucination But a Message From Our Creator: A Neuroscientist Makes His Case - Dr. Andrew Gallimore 1:01:27

4M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

What if the most powerful psychedelic on Earth isn’t just a hallucination—but a message? Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Gallimore joins us to explore the mind-bending world of DMT, a molecule found in both nature and the human body that seems to reliably transport users to an alien-like realm filled with intelligent beings. In this episode, we dive into…

1
Prayer Series: Four Prison Prayers of Paul - Part 3 (Ps Phil Pringle) 20:14

4M ago20:14

20:14

The apostle Paul exemplified the power of prayer even in the most unlikely of places - prison! He modelled spiritual leadership by caring for people through his prayers. This series is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their revelation on prayer. Join Ps Phil Pringle on a journey through Ephesians, Colossians and Philippians learning how to pray…

1
Scott Thorp: Creative Thinking Strategies in Art and Design 46:54

4M ago46:54

46:54

Scott Thorp is an artist, writer and educator specializing in creativity. He's a professor at Augusta University, and is the Chair of the Department of Art and Design and the Associate Vice President for Interdisciplinary Research. Scott earned his MFA in multi-disciplinary art from the Maryland Institute College of Art. In addition to his artistic…

1
Steve's Mix Tapes #027 (Billy Reeves) 1:51:55

4M ago1:51:55

1:51:55

My guest mixer this week is Billy Reeves Billy is a songwriter, musician, producer and broadcaster who you most likely know from 'A Pessimist Is Never Disappointed', a song that he wrote and played on that was a 1998 top 30 hit for Theaudience (featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor on vocals). In the 2000s, he turned to travel and sports broadcasting, and …

1
Prayer Series: Four Prison Prayers of Paul - Part 2 (Ps Phil Pringle) 21:08

4M ago21:08

21:08

The apostle Paul exemplified the power of prayer even in the most unlikely of places - prison! He modelled spiritual leadership by caring for people through his prayers. This series is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their revelation on prayer. Join Ps Phil Pringle on a journey through Ephesians, Colossians and Philippians learning how to pray…

1
CM 296: Dacher Keltner on How Awe Helps Us Thrive – Rebroadcast 56:41

4M ago56:41

56:41

A few years ago, we experienced a solar eclipse. Walking the streets of my neighborhood that day, looking through my solar eclipse glasses and sharing them with others, I felt a profound sense of awe.And I saw that awe, that wonder, reflected in the faces of the people around me. For one or two hours, we were part of something bigger than ourselves…