#73 The Artist who REJECTED $5 MILLION DOLLARS with Cory Williams
Cory Williams is a creator, storyteller, and OG Youtuber. He is the mind behind Silly Crocodile , a kids show on Youtube with millions of views. In this episode, Cory sits down with us to talk about turning down a $5 million offer for his series, the lessons behind that decision, and how Unreal Engine and real-time animation are changing the future for independent creators. We also dive into the pressures of the creator economy, the rise of AI, and how happiness and purpose are the ultimate measures of success.Episode 73 Chapter:00:00:00 Introduction00:08:13 Understanding the Why Behind Creativity00:14:47 Dealing with Mental Health00:20:06 How AI will change Content Creation00:27:13 The impact of AI on Children00:28:41 The Power of NOW00:32:30 The Path to Happiness00:35:16 Embracing Failure00:39:34 The Fear of Starting00:54:45 Learning Unreal Engine01:01:20 Simplifying the Learning Process01:04:53 Overcoming Pessimism 01:07:43 Finding Happiness01:10:34 The Importance of Self-Reflection01:16:33 The Future of Individual Creators01:23:53 Balancing Work and Personal Life Learn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCASTIf this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cfApple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934Find out more about Cory and Silly Crocodile:https://www.youtube.com/@UCEzq1frx-b3Rrd8xMvfGiFw https://www.linkedin.com/in/creator-cory-williams/Here's the 10 Minute Self Love meditation Cory was talking about:https://youtu.be/vj0JDwQLof4?si=JVoOarqUjZCxagM8Join our discord server where we connect and share assets:https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️:Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasthttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudioIf you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudioOur personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us)https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/#vfx #virtualproduction #unrealengine #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast
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#72 The Fastest Way to Win as an Artist in 2025 with Winbush & Mathias
Jonathan Winbush and Mathias Omotola are two names that carry weight in the world of 3D and motion graphics. Winbush has built a reputation as a leader in motion graphics working with Unreal Engine, while Mathias is both a 3D artist and a best-selling author who has been instrumental in building creative communities and guiding artists through the fast-changing landscape of design and storytelling. In this episode, we talked about the growing demand for Unreal Engine artists, the importance of community engagement, the power of storytelling, and what it takes to overcome imposter syndrome. The conversation explores how artists can build their personal brand, develop both technical and soft skills, and learn from their failures as they grow from beginners into respected voices in the industry.Episode 72 Timestamps:00:00 – Trailer01:13 – The Wildest Tech We Saw at SIGGRAPH 2025 17:00 – Why Talent Alone Won’t Build Your Career21:34 – How Artists Really Beat Fear, Rejection & Imposter Syndrome38:38 – The One Skill That Will Always Outshine Technical Ability49:58 – Why Discomfort Might Be the Shortcut to Confidence54:20 – The Secret Growth Hack Every Artist Ignores1:05:05 – NFTs, Integrity & The Harsh Business Lessons Creatives Face1:15:40 – What Actually Makes Artists Succeed1:23:13 – Why Creators Keep Going (Even When It’s Hard)1:36:04 – The Underrated Unreal Tool That can Make Artists A Lot of $$$1:38:40 – Where Artists Should Really Be Focusing Right NowLearn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCASTIf this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cfApple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934Find out more about :Jonathan WinbushIG: instagram.com/jonathanwinbush/YT: @JonathanWinbush X: x.com/JonathanWinbushMathias OmotolaIG: instagram.com/majorvfx/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mathiasomotola/Join our discord server where we connect and share assets:https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️:Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasthttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudioIf you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudioOur personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us)https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/#vfx #unrealengine #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast
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#71 The TRUTH about AI & Filmmaking (Nobody Tells You) with Jim Geduldick
Jim Geduldick has been behind some of the biggest productions in Hollywood, bringing together his background in cinematography, VFX, and tech. He’s one of the go-to voices in virtual production using tools like Unreal Engine to change how films, shows, and even live events come to life. Jim’s career sits right at the intersection of filmmaking and innovation, making him a key figure in how the industry is evolving.In this episode, Jim joins us to explore the world of virtual production, how it has grown, where AI fits into the future of filmmaking, and why the basics of storytelling still matter. We also talk about the value of being a generalist, the lessons learned from remaking the masters, and how new technology is giving creators more freedom to experiment.Episode 71 Timestamps:00:00 – How Virtual Production Is Quietly Changing Hollywood13:36 – Virtual Production Explained (What Nobody Tells You)19:08 – Who Will Win This Next Decade: Generalist or Specialist?26:05 – The Secret to Landing Every Job (Revealed Here)33:40 – The Hidden Power of Real-Time Tech You’re Not Using Yet41:13 – Why Real-Time 3D Is the New Golden Ticket for Creators54:35 – Why AI Could Flip Hollywood Upside Down1:06:02 – Most Creators Won’t Survive AI (Here’s How You Can)1:23:17 – How to Break Into Filmmaking in 2025 (What Works Now)1:33:35 – The Overlooked Habit Every Great Artist Had (And You Don’t)1:40:11 – Unreal Engine Like You’ve Never Seen It Before1:53:13 – What Jim Is Secretly Working on NextLearn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCASTIf this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cfApple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934Find out more about Jim Geduldick:IG: https://www.instagram.com/filmbot/X: https://x.com/FilmbotJim's Unreal Fest 2025 Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nS8iwsJmias&t=2sJoin our discord server where we connect and share assets:https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️:Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasthttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudioIf you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudioOur personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us)https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/#vfx #virtualproduction #unrealengine #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast
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#70 Blender Guru: The PROVEN way to WIN as a 3D Artist in 2025
Andrew Price, better known as Blender Guru is one of the most influential educators in the 3D world. What began as a YouTube channel teaching the basics of Blender has evolved into a global classroom, guiding millions of artists through tutorials. His iconic Donut Tutorial has become a rite of passage for beginners. He is back for round 2 to the Bad Decisions Podcast.In this episode, Andrew sits down with us to unpack SIGGRAPH 2025 and the big question: Will AI take over 3D? From Blender’s newest tools to AI in storytelling and the rise of indie creators, we explore what these changes really mean for the creative industry.Episode 70 Timestamps:00:00 – Trailer01:15 – Blender's New Super Power05:45 – The Wildest Tech Andrew Saw At SIGGRAPH 202508:28 – Is Ready Player One A Real Thing Now?! (Must Watch)15:15 – The Surprising Advice Andrew Would Give His Kids18:58 – The Secret Shift That’s About to Change Storytelling FOREVER24:54 – Why Big Studios Should Fear What’s Coming Next29:59 – How One Creator Can Now Beat Hollywood at Its Own Game35:15 – The Single Skill That Could Make or Break Your Career38:48 – The Strange New Tech That Might Kill Filmmaking as We Know It44:28 – What VR Could Look Like in 10 Years (It’s Not What You Think)46:08 – The Controversial Truth About AI Relationships50:11 – This Is How You’ll Watch Movies in the Future56:30 – Andrew Price Reveals His Biggest Career Failure1:07:18 – Why AI Will Never Replace Real-World Networking1:08:45 – The Business Skills Creators Can’t Afford to Ignore1:23:43 – The Future of Creative Education (Revealed First Here)Learn Unreal Engine in 14 Days - $300 OFF https://join.baddecisions.studio/c/podcast?discounts=PODCASTIf this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cfApple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934Find out more about Andrew Price:https://www.instagram.com/andrewpprice/https://x.com/andrewppricehttps://www.youtube.com/@UCOKHwx1VCdgnxwbjyb9Iu1g Join our discord server where we connect and share assets:https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️:Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasthttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudioIf you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudioOur personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us)https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/#blenderguru #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast
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#69 The Man Behind Blender, Ton Roosendaal
Ton Roosendaal is the Founder of Blender, the world’s leading open-source 3D software. What started as an in-house tool at his animation studio has grown into a global movement, used by millions of artists, animators, and studios. Blender’s influence spans from indie creators to blockbuster productions, with tools that rival and often surpass industry giants.In this episode, Ton talked about the origins of Blender, how open-source development reshaped the creative industry, and why collaboration between developers and artists is the future of 3D. Episode 69 Timestamps:00:00 – Blender’s Wild Origin Story: From Freeware to $10M Valuation08:10 – How the Community Saved Blender15:11 – Blender’s Vision for 2030: Real-Time Physics & Immersive Creation22:05 – How Blender Empowers Artists to Earn, Create & Succeed27:55 – Is Blender Supporting The AI Revolution?34:03 – AI Inside Blender: Local, Private, and Artist-Owned42:45 – Blender’s Roadmap EXPOSED: How Features Really Get Picked50:29 – Inside Blender HQ: A Tiny Team & Ton’s Plan to Step Down59:29 – Blender Beyond Film: Cars, Architecture, Aerospace & More01:06:25 – Ton's Unfiltered Take on HollywoodIf this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cfApple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934Find out more about Blender:https://www.instagram.com/blender.official/https://www.youtube.com/@UCSMOQeBJ2RAnuFungnQOxLg https://x.com/BlenderSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/113reBz1jA6rVxbXl55mlj?si=xQymWh36RSeHGN3kqbyHegJoin our discord server where we connect and share assets:https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️:Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasthttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudioIf you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudioOur personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us)https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/#CEO #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast
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