21 episodes

How do artists make what they make? Join journalist and best-selling author Lizzy Goodman as she digs into the daily creative practices of some of the most compelling figures in entertainment, politics, film, literature, and art. Difficult Artist is produced by Cadence13.

Difficult Artist Cadence13 and Lizzy Goodman

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 81 Ratings

How do artists make what they make? Join journalist and best-selling author Lizzy Goodman as she digs into the daily creative practices of some of the most compelling figures in entertainment, politics, film, literature, and art. Difficult Artist is produced by Cadence13.

    Edgar Wright

    Edgar Wright

    Lizzy speaks to the writer and director Edgar Wright about the value of enthusiasm, the reasons why humorous works of art get taken less seriously, and how he first became obsessed with the cult band, Sparks, the subject of his latest film.


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    • 1 hr 11 min
    Jia Tolentino

    Jia Tolentino

    Lizzy talks to New Yorker staff writer Jia Tolentino about the weird honor of becoming well known for writing about commodification of self - Tolentino's best-selling essay collection Trick Mirror was published in 2019. They also, predictably, get to talking about the golden age of blogging, pandemic anxiety, and why so many women of the millennial generation grew up convinced feminism was a dirty word.  


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    • 1 hr 18 min
    Floria Sigismondi

    Floria Sigismondi

    Lizzy speaks with the filmmaker Floria Sigismondi about the art of collaboration. What’s it like to make music videos with David Bowie? Or fashion films with Gucci’s Alessandro Michele? How do you keep track of your own creative voice while also serving the vision of someone else? 


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    • 55 min
    Rob Sheffield

    Rob Sheffield

    Lizzy talks to her friend and hero, the writer and pop cultural historian Rob Sheffield about how he’s stayed so psyched to write about music for so long. A few of his secrets: old mixtapes, new bands, and the willingness to approach it all with a beginner’s mind. 


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    • 1 hr 26 min
    Lauren Mayberry

    Lauren Mayberry

    Lizzy talks to Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry about the value of an onstage persona, the charmingly nerdy spreadsheet she made when crafting lyrics for the band’s forthcoming LP, Screen Violence, and reclaiming the “Hitchcock blonde” archetype.


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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Iliza Shlesinger

    Iliza Shlesinger

    Stand-up comedian Iliza Shlesinger is also a writer, producer, actor, author and podcaster. Many people - especially women - who do a lot of things well try to play down the labor involved; pretending it's easy is yet another thing you're supposed to be good at. Not Iliza. Lizzy talks to the comedian about her unapologetic drive, her willingness to wear her work ethic on her sleeve and how she knows when she has a new idea.


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    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
81 Ratings

81 Ratings

wclyffe3 ,

Fun, informative and completely engaging!

This podcast is remarkable for so many reasons not the least of which is the curating and interviewing instincts of its host, Lizzy Goodman. The guests she has selected are so diverse and interesting and the episodes come to life engaging with her. I never write reviews, but I really can’t wait for the next season! 💫

JillyJoeGeorge ,

Great podcast.

Love it!

mb_papersculpt ,

Artist of all disciplines will appreciate this podcast!

I’m really enjoying these interviews! Getting some great insight into the minds of various artists that have mastered their craft. They usually go through there entire trajectory and it’s interesting to listen to. I’m a visual artist, but all the interviews resonate with me. Bravo Lizzy👏

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