# 557 - Finding Your Scene, IRL Creativity, the Hopeful Return of Indie / DIY with Hanif Abdurraqib

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Podcast: [Dr Bipasha Bose's podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dr-bipasha-bose-s-podcast-7042836)
Published: 2026-05-27T04:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4062

## Resource

Pre-Order My New Book “Mysterious Things” and Help Us Spread the Word: invisiblethings.co --- Your genius might be hiding in your backyard. This episode is for you if: 1 - You need to find real people to collaborate with. 2 - You need to cultivate real creative connection in real life. 3 - You need hope of a more human future for creativity. 4 - You want to be inspired by a brilliant creative mind like Hanif! I had a blast chatting face to face with the local AND worldwide creative legend, MacArthur “genius” grant winner and bestselling author, Hanif Abdurraqib. SHOW NOTES: Hanif Abdurraqibhttps://www.abdurraqib.com Living for the City Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@LivingfortheCityPod ”We Always Have This Year” by Hanif Abdurraqibhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695817/theres-always-this-year-by-hanif-abdurraqib/ Headshot of Hanif Abdurraqib by Megan Leigh Barnardhttps://meganleighbarnard.com ICON 13 ILLUSTRATION CONFERENCE $100 OFF:www.eventbrite.com/e/1808652431109/?discount=ICON13FriendofBoard Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK RULARula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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