The Half Has Not Been Told: Work, Pop Culture & Stuff That Matters

In this follow-up epsiode, Kenny continues to share his personal journey of self-discovery, the role of journaling, and navigating career transitions.

In this solo episode, Kenny shares his inspiring journey from musician to teacher and corporate professional, highlighting the importance of honesty, adaptability, and finding purpose in diverse careers. Discover practical insights on navigating career transitions, embracing vulnerability, and building resilience. Key  topics Career pivot from music to education to corporate The role of honesty an...

In this conversation, Mak and Kenny explore the multifaceted nature of feedback, discussing its significance in both personal and professional contexts. They delve into the complexities of giving and receiving feedback, the emotional responses it can evoke, and the importance of context and trust in these interactions. Through personal anecdotes and insights, they highlight the art of constructive...

In this episode, Mak probes Kenny on insights from his experience at Netflix. They explore its unique culture, leadership principles, and the challenges of maintaining organizational values across different regions. Discover how Netflix's approach to talent, feedback, and culture can inform your own organizational practices. Key  topics Netflix culture and its origins The concept of talent de...

In this conversation, Kenny and Mak explore themes of identity, the influence of social media, the importance of positive male role models, and the need for meaningful spaces for reflection. They share personal stories, analyze cultural phenomena like the Louis Theroux Manosphere documentary, and discuss how to foster healthier masculinity and community connections.  keywords masculinity, social m...

In the first episode together, Kenny and Mak do what they do best — laugh a lot and go deeper than expected. Starting with the stories behind their names, the conversation moves through fitting in between two cultures, why HR teams often undervalue real psychological depth, and what actually drives innovation in startups. Then Marc Andreessen's recent post dismissing introspection sparks a de...

Welcome to The Half Has Not Been Told. A podcast about the human side of work and life. For anyone looking for more soul in their lives.  I'm Kenny Temowo — musician, writer, ex-Netflix, dad of three, and VP at an AI infrastructure company. I'm a creative operating in the corporate world. Some of you might know Inside the Art of Making. That was Season 1. This is what it's become. B...

In this episode of Inside the Art of Making, I'm joined by my daughters, Ava and Liora, as they reflect on their favorite movies, books, and games from 2025. The conversation flows from excitement about the upcoming year to a fun quiz about Marvel movies, leading into a discussion about their favorite films, including Zombies 4 and Avatar. We also delve into my girl''s love for the...

François is currently the CDXO for SharkNinja’s design team. He is passionate about creating highly desirable products and memorable user experiences. His work has impacted and influenced companies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Disney, Microsoft and AT&T. His award-winning design work has been featured in RollingStone, Wired, TIME, the New Yorker and FastCompany. Outside of design, François i...

In this conversation, Dean Rodgers from Secret Cinema discusses the art of creating immersive experiences that bring movies to life. He shares insights on the evolution of live entertainment post-COVID, the importance of connection in experiences, and the journey of a creative director. Dean emphasizes the role of audience interaction, safety considerations, and the impact of AI on the creative in...

In this engaging conversation, Kenny Temowo and Nick Shackleton-Jones explore a range of profound topics, from personal updates and reflections on life to the implications of AI and the struggles of corporate life. They discuss the importance of seeking adventure in everyday life, the philosophical underpinnings of technology, and the emotional weight of death. The dialogue also touches on social...

We all know that children have a natural sense of awe, wonder and curiosity. They are great ‘teachers’ of so many things, including going from nothing to something. So I thought who better to have on my next episode than my very own daughters, Ava and Liora. Today I ask them: - If they had £1,000 what would they do it? - what’s their view on the state of the world? - what do they think adults care...

I talk with an old (but still young!) friend, Lakwena Maciver about her work as an artist. She's well known for murals, installations and brand collaborations (H&M, Mini). We talk about the immediacy of painting, boundaries and how these can be helpful to creative work. A good part of our conversation centres on what it's like being a mum, and doing creative work at the same time, th...

Nigerian-born British jazz guitarist, musical director, producer, and theatre composer, Femi Temowo. We get into his musical and creative journey. From working with Amy Winehouse to composing the score for  Death of a Salesman  (Arthur Miller) which he toured alongside actor Wendell Pierce ( The Wire).

Emily Blunt, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Hulk Hogan, these are just some of the names Julio has had the fortune of working with in his career as an Animation exec / producer.  In this conversation Julio and I talk about the sheer numbers of people and time it takes to produce an adult animation, as well as what he's learnt from his time as both a producer and a content executive. 

Today I'm joined by Solomon Temowo (Development Director at Remedy Entertainment) and Maxime Rioux (Senior Game Designer at NextGames -- A Netflix Games Studio).  Solomon (my elder brother), started out life in the UK, spent a number of years running his own games company in Taiwan, before moving to Helsinki, Finland, to work for Remedy.  Maxime, also based in Finalnd, has worked on a bunch o...

I reflect on my last converstion with Natalie Rose (TV Commissioner), and spend a bit of time reflecting on the role of feedback in the creative process. Towards the end, I share 10 practical tips and reflections on handling feedback well. Perfect listen if you've wrestled with giving or receiving feedback. 

Natalie is an award winning Commissioning Editor and Executive Producer based in the UK. At UKTV, she discovered rapper and cook Big Zuu, commissioning Bafta-winning Big Zuu’s Big Eats for Dave. Her credits also include Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over, Bangers and Cash and Warbird Workshop. At ITV, as an Entertainment Commissioner, Natalie was responsible for entertainment formats such as The Voice, Who...

An introduction to Season 1: Inside the Art of Making (IAM) a brand new podcast about the people behind creative work, as well as the business apparatus required to make it all happen.