With their talk at the Victoria and Albert Museum around the corner Berns, Mike and Jude return after a 6 month hiatus to reflect on the past four years of becoming rule* of thirds.

Discussing their journey with the podcast, new changes and their careers as graphic designers who have become multi-disciplinary artists.

Berns, Mike and Jude reflect on their 30 Day Design Challenge and share their experiences (12:40), talk about artists appropriating Basquiat and the relationship popular modern artists have with popular culture (29:30). They also discuss the toxic dynamics between hypercritical audiences and the artists they engage with (36:50).

As Black History Month comes to a close the guys reflect on some of the events they've attended to celebrate the month (03:10), why some professionals/artists may not like to label themselves as a "Black professionals/artists" (11:30), DJ AG and the resurgence of Grime culture (22:20) and what it mean to be Black British (36:45).

In today's episode, we speak about the relationship between Black Art & Activism and what role this plays in society today!

The art of archiving memories through visual and audio formats is important to preserving culture. We speak about this and more in today's episode of the Rule of Thirds!

It's October which means Black History Month is here in the UK. The guys highlight some of the great things happening with Black British arts and media and also think about what the culture needs to continue pushing things forward.

The 30 Day Challenge is underway, you can join at anytime for the prompts check out our socials and share your work using #30DaysWithROT

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This week Berns brings up a question from a recent video shared by filmmaker and YouTuber Nneka Julia.

"How are you navigating boundaries this season?"Video from Nneka Julia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjNF_WZtBqM

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This week, the guys open up about where they feel they are in their creative journeys. Are they on the brink of an exciting new chapter, or grinding it out in the trenches of their current season? They explore the challenges, the triumphs, and what it truly means to embrace the season you're in.

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Are you creating just for the sake of it, or is there a deeper meaning driving your art? In today’s culture, many creatives wrestle with the balance between artistic intention and the pressure to make money. Is your art rooted in purpose, or is profit the driving force? We discuss this and more in today's episode of Rule of Thirds, enjoy!

The age-old battle between creativity and self-sabotage... You have this amazing idea, but somehow, you've convinced yourself that you're not ready. Maybe you think you don't have the right resources or that the timing isn't perfect—sound familiar? We've all been there. In today's episode, we're diving deep into this struggle and much more!

Yeah, you're probably reading the title, like what's going on ere? Well, this week, Mike took a trip to the theatre with our friend Obehi to watch a rather 'interesting' play—more on that in the episode!

We also discuss the launch of a clothing brand with a controversial name, one that would surely make Dr Umar scream. Anyway, lock into this week's episode and enjoy! Don't forget to share with your community too!

Another week and another chaotic conversation. Before hitting up a BBQ the lads discuss their thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine and their thoughts on the MCU at the moment and shows that they are watching where Jude shares that he has never seen Eastenders? Insane.

This week, the guys return with another chaotic episode! Jude vents his frustrations with "playing the game," and the crew dives into their thoughts on the rat race and the impact of capitalism. They discuss how artists like Kanye and Beyoncé, along with influencers, have mastered the system. The conversation also touches on the role of the algorithm and the influence of concepts like "pretty privilege." Enjoy the episode!

In this week's episode, the boys dive into a bit of politics and discuss the optics around President Biden dropping out of the presidential Race, as well as his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris (09:10), The global regression of values and the rise of nationalism around the world (26:43). The boys also discuss what they would do if they had a million and their list of priorities and values tied to that money (33:16)We end of the episode with our recommendations of things to check out (50:12)

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This week, we're diving into how optics shape reality in media and politics. We chat about the wild attempted assassination on Donald Trump and how this event's reception impacted Trump's optics compared to his rival, President Biden, who’s been struggling in the polls due to his debate performances and public appearances (24:15). We also explore Jonathan Majors' PR strategy post his domestic violence trial, discussing his public perception and the effect of his relationship with Meagan Good. (54:15). Finally, we speak about the Euro Finals between England and Spain, (1:04:19)

Remember 2020, when we all suddenly realized racism was real, and companies everywhere started making big promises to be better? All those pledges, funds and activations to help level the playing field. Well thanks to moments like Black Out Tuesday and the global outcry post George Floyd, we've seen a wave of new shows with Black leads and talent hitting our screens.One of those gems is Supacell, brought to you by Rapman – yep, the genius behind Shiro's Story and Blue's Story. In this episode, we dive into our thoughts on this new series and chat about the evolving landscape of TV and film for ethnic minorities in the West. Tune in for some laughs, rants and some critiques 👀

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Since the Kendrick and Drake beef happened when the guys were off air, the discussion comes up after Kendrick performed at Kenny & Friends on Juneteenth. The guys chat about lyrics, talk about new habits like going to the gym and share a new segment on the podcast, Conversations For Creatives.

Welcome to Season 4! The boys return after an almost seven-month hiatus, reflecting on their time away and discussing the pressing issues currently shaping the world.

With numerous elections occurring globally and the rise of far-right ideologies in the West and Africa, the conversation veers into the increasing visibility of genocide and injustice. The guys share their struggles in seeking change and express their own feelings of helplessness amidst these pressing times.

Also, why are many artists shying away from reflecting our turbulent times and speaking up against injustice?

It's that time again... The boys reflect on their year as we come to the end of 2023, with reflections and hopes for 2024! Whatever your year has looked like, we hope this episode provides you with a dose of inspiration! Rule of Thirds returns in 2024, we hope you enjoy the holiday season! Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruleofthirdspod Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@ruleofthirdspod Twitter/X: www.twitter.com/ruleofthirdspod

As news of Hajime Sorayama calling out Beyoncé for copying his work spreads, the guys explore the question of what the difference between inspiration and stealing is. Topics explored. - Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign's album Vultures - Hajime Sorayama noting his work being copied for Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour - GTA 6 using real life references for gameplay.