Welcome to the Purpose Made Podcast, your hub for transformative conversations, hosted by Peter Bell. This podcast is dedicated to the exploration and unlocking of untapped potential that resides within each one of us. From entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, to dreamers of all walks of life, we delve into the personal narratives of individuals and companies who have harnessed their purpose to create an impact.
Our mission? To inspire, educate, and ignite that spark of purpose in you. We believe in a world where everyone is living with intention, passion, and purpose, and through engaging interviews and thoughtful dialogue, we aim to pave the way for our listeners to do the same.
Each episode weaves together themes of personal growth, mental resilience, leadership, creative problem-solving and more, as we navigate the highs, lows, and everything in between on the journey to personal and professional fulfilment. We celebrate the power of conversation as a tool for change, challenging perspectives and prompting growth.
Whether you're in search of inspiration, aspiring to personal or professional development, or simply yearning to broaden your worldview, the Purpose Made Podcast is here to accompany you on that journey. Together, let's unearth potential, embrace the transformative power of compelling storytelling, and unleash potential, one conversation at a time.
Intrigued? Let's dive in!
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Welcome to the Purpose Made Podcast, your hub for transformative conversations, hosted by Peter Bell. This podcast is dedicated to the exploration and unlocking of untapped potential that resides within each one of us. From entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, to dreamers of all walks of life, we delve into the personal narratives of individuals and companies who have harnessed their purpose to create an impact.
Our mission? To inspire, educate, and ignite that spark of purpose in you. We believe in a world where everyone is living with intention, passion, and purpose, and through engaging interviews and thoughtful dialogue, we aim to pave the way for our listeners to do the same.
Each episode weaves together themes of personal growth, mental resilience, leadership, creative problem-solving and more, as we navigate the highs, lows, and everything in between on the journey to personal and professional fulfilment. We celebrate the power of conversation as a tool for change, challenging perspectives and prompting growth.
Whether you're in search of inspiration, aspiring to personal or professional development, or simply yearning to broaden your worldview, the Purpose Made Podcast is here to accompany you on that journey. Together, let's unearth potential, embrace the transformative power of compelling storytelling, and unleash potential, one conversation at a time.
Intrigued? Let's dive in!
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Deadpool’s co-creator Fabian Nicieza on storytelling's future, AI’s threat to creativity, and why characters still save lives.
In this powerful and wide-ranging episode, Deadpool co-creator Fabian Nicieza joins Peter Bell on the Purpose Made podcast to talk about what it really means to build enduring characters and what’s being lost in today’s race toward AI-driven content.
Fabian reflects on four decades in storytelling, from Marvel's golden era to transmedia’s unrealised promise, and shares the emotional weight of creating characters that help people navigate trauma, cancer, and loss.
He also dives deep into the creative and moral challenge AI poses to future generations of artists. This isn’t just an industry conversation, it’s a human one.
Whether you’re a writer, founder, or fan of good stories, this is the episode that challenges you to ask: What kind of world are we building?
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: From Marvel to Deadpool
04:32 – Deadpool’s origin and emotional impact
12:15 – The evolution of storytelling (simplicity to complex simplicity)
18:40 – The Deadpool effect: humour + trauma = healing
28:55 – AI and the end of creativity
43:00 – Transmedia: Dream vs. Reality
55:15 – How creatives should handle fandom backlash
01:02:30 – Can stories still survive without storytellers?
Guest Bio:
Fabian Nicieza is a legendary writer and editor known for his iconic work at Marvel Comics, including X-Men, X-Force, and co-creating Deadpool. With a career spanning 40+ years, he’s also worked with DC Comics, Mattel, Acclaim, and Starlight Runner. His novels Suburban Dick's and The Self-Made Widow received critical acclaim, including an Edgar Award nomination.
Resource Links:
Fabian’s book: Suburban Dick's (https://amzn.to/4kF17BD)
Purpose Made website: www.purposemade.uk
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• Website: fabiannicieza.com
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