Let's Walk (with Halli)

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Haraldur Thorleifsson

9 episodes

4 weeks ago

A mirror that stares back at a goddess. A studio that runs on play. A maker who treats mistakes like maps. Walk with us and David Wiseman along the LA River as we trace the making of a seven-foot grotto mirror bound for Chatsworth House and the winding path that led from deer wall hooks to Dior ceilings. This story is about process as much as product, how a single wax drip can become a piece’s DNA, how deadlines sharpen invention, and how the right mold can multiply originality instead of clo...

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Episodes (9/9)

Let's Walk (with Halli)

David Wiseman : Wonder As A Process.

4 weeks ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Let's Walk (with Halli)

Pete Ohs : Making Movies With (Almost) No Money

How do you make a feature film for less than $30,000 that attracts A-list talent? Pete Ohs reveals his unconventional approach to filmmaking that throws out the rulebook and returns to what makes creativity truly fulfilling. Pete shares how his journey began simply as a teenager making videos with friends, not aspiring filmmakers creating art, just kids having fun with a camera. This foundation of joy-first creation became the philosophical cornerstone of his professional methodology. After ...

1 month ago

1 hour 17 minutes

Let's Walk (with Halli)

Peggy Kelley : Walking with Death's Guide

What happens when we're faced with our deepest vulnerabilities? Who guides us through those darkest moments when words fail and understanding seems impossible? Meet Peggy Kelly, a hospital chaplain at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, whose extraordinary work places her at the intersection of life's most profound transitions. Far from the religious stereotype many might expect, Peggy reveals the nuanced art of spiritual care – a practice that serves people of all faiths and none, focusing n...

1 month ago

1 hour 35 minutes

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Matt Dillon : The Fox Not The Hedgehog

What makes a movie star? In this captivating conversation with Matt Dillon, we discover it's about far more than just having the right look or landing the big roles. Dillon takes us behind the curtain of his remarkable five-decade career that began when he was just 14 years old and continues to evolve today. Starting with early breakthrough roles in classics like "The Outsiders" and "Rumble Fish," Dillon reveals how director Francis Ford Coppola shaped his understanding of filmmaking and cha...

2 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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Valeria Luiselli : Memory, Fiction, and Reality

Valeria Luiselli's literary voice resonates with a rare intensity that comes from inhabiting multiple worlds. Born in Mexico but raised across continents—from South Korea to South Africa, India to Spain—she crafts stories that blur boundaries between reality and fiction, memory and imagination. In this conversation, Luiselli shares the intricate details of her six-year journey creating her forthcoming novel "Beginning Middle End," which explores how stories shape our perception of reality th...

2 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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Jesse Shatkin: Crafting Chart-Topping Hits

Grammy-nominated producer Jesse Shatkin takes us behind the curtain of chart-topping pop music, revealing the winding path from his beginnings as a teenage hip-hop DJ to crafting global hits with artists like Sia, Kelly Clarkson, and Rihanna. For anyone fascinated by how the music that shapes our lives comes together, Jesse offers rare insight into the invisible craftsmanship behind iconic songs. His journey challenges our assumptions about overnight success - spending years working minimum ...

3 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Jing Gao : The Fly By Jing Revolution. From Sichuan to Success

The journey from rootlessness to cultural pride isn't a straight line - just ask Jing Gao. Born in Chengdu, China, the founder of Fly By Jing spent her childhood moving across continents, adopting a Western name and working tirelessly to blend in as the only Asian kid in her schools. But a remarkable transformation began when she reconnected with her culinary heritage as an adult. In this captivating conversation, Jing reveals how food became her pathway back to identity. From starting a foo...

3 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

Let's Walk (with Halli)

Seth Godin : Strategy, AI, and Finding Your Path

What drives our creative pursuits, and how do we navigate a world where entire industries are being transformed overnight? In this illuminating conversation with marketing legend Seth Godin, we explore the deeper motivations behind our work and how to find sustainable fuel for creativity in an age of constant change. Seth shares a pivotal revelation from his own journey—the moment he realized external validation like bestseller lists and reviews were empty metrics that didn't reflect true im...

4 months ago

1 hour 28 minutes

Let's Walk (with Halli)

Andy Richter : Finding Joy Beyond the Spotlight

What happens when success doesn't deliver the happiness you expected? Comedy legend Andy Richter takes us on a thoughtful stroll through Los Angeles, unpacking this question with surprising candor and characteristic wit. Beyond his famous role as Conan O'Brien's sidekick, Andy reveals himself as a deeply reflective artist who's discovered that creative fulfillment often comes from unexpected sources. "I just want to make things," he shares, explaining how directing commercials can bring him ...

4 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes