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The Common Creative

Paul Fairweather, Chris Meredith

Booking Overview

Creativity-focused interview and co-host discussion show exploring creative thinking across business, leadership, design, and everyday life, with external guests typically drawn from entrepreneurship, architecture, the arts, and creative business. Credible pitches include founders, artists, architects, innovation consultants, and creative leaders with practical stories about applying creativity; booking difficulty is low because guests appear to be accomplished but accessible professionals rather than major public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 214

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Australia

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

paulfairweather@me.com

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Host

Paul Fairweather - Brisbane-based speaker, author, mentor, architect, and artist focused on creativity and creative practice.

Chris Meredith - Sydney-based business coach, innovation consultant, and award-winning photo-artist focused on creativity, innovation, and business.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Creative professionals, architects, artists, entrepreneurs, business founders, and innovation practitioners with substantive experience and a practical perspective on creativity.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or built a creative business, Established career in architecture, art, design, or innovation, Demonstrated lifelong creative practice

Recent Guest Discussions

Graham Bligh - Lifelong Creativity, Architecture, Art, Curiosity, Retirement, Community, And Continuing To Learn And Create Later In Life.

Recent Topics

Art, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Episode 212: Paul & Chris - The Creative Restart

October 30, 2026

After a brief pause, Paul and Chris are back with fresh ideas for The Common Creative and reflections on what the break has taught them. Chris has been “pushing himself to slow down”, while Paul has rediscovered the joy of fixing things and embracing the process.There’s also a new creative brief for future episodes: focusing on “one thing” from each guest to uncover deeper insights, spark fresh ideas, and deliver even more value to listeners.LINKS:Paul Fairweather - Co-hosthttps://www.paulfai...

Episode 211: Paul & Chris - Creative Pause

September 07, 2026

After 210 episodes and six years of conversations, Chris Meredith and Paul Fairweather are pressing pause on The Common Creative. In this reflective episode, they look back on what the podcast has taught them from the power of creative conversations and storytelling to the chemistry that has shaped the show over the years.But this isn’t a farewell it’s a reset. Chris and Paul explore what might come next, including sharper questions, new seasons, fresh formats and potential partnerships.It’s ...

S9E210: Episode 210: Paul & Chris  - Creative Risk

August 18, 2026

Chris Meredith and Paul Fairweather spend this episode unpacking risk as a core part of the creative process. It is a conversational, unscripted exchange about why making art, sharing work, and moving beyond a safe formula all involve vulnerability, judgment, and the possibility of rejection.Chris and Paul discuss how risk shows up differently for artists and commercial creatives, using examples from painting, exhibitions, and the careers of artists like Ken Done, Rothko, and Van Gogh. LINKS...

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How do I get in touch with The Common Creative?

The Common Creative is hosted by Paul Fairweather and Chris Meredith. Its publicly listed email is paulfairweather@me.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Common Creative?

The publicly listed email for The Common Creative: paulfairweather@me.com.

How many listeners does The Common Creative have?

Podseeker estimates The Common Creative reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Common Creative?

The Common Creative typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Creative professionals, architects, artists, entrepreneurs, business founders, and innovation practitioners with substantive experience and a practical perspective on creativity. Common among recent guests: Founded or built a creative business; Established career in architecture, art, design, or innovation; Demonstrated lifelong creative practice. Recent guests include Graham Bligh.

How hard is it to get booked on The Common Creative?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Common Creative cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Creative Thinking, Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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