Joy Units

Jo talks about life lessons she learnt from a week in Fiji and Sean talks about one of his favourite movies, The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Jo talks about Agatha Christie and her storytelling and Sean talks about his Dad introducing him to this magazine called Mad.

Jo talks about Rick Rubin's secret sauce to being a creative. Sean talks about Illuminated Manuscripts, and the Permanent Impression the Printing Press has had on Typefaces and his Fondness for Fonts.

Jo talks about Hedy Lamarr technology inventor and film star and Sean talks about the Illusion of 3-D Depth from the Renaissance through to the Apple Vision Pro.

Jo talks about Thierry Meugler's Angelic perfume and Sean talks about the wild world of Maurice Sendak.

Jo talks about her childhood being in the Brownies and how our fun, learning and chores were gamified in the 70's and 80's. Sean talks about René Magritte's far reaching influence on modern society and asks the question "What do René Magritte, Paul McCartney and Steve Jobs have in common?"

Jo talks about Grace Coddington her work as creative director at American Vogue and her incredible talent in creating magical photoshoots and worlds. Sean talks about Cy Twombly's amazing skill in reimagining the past through his unique sensual and emotional scribbles.

Jo talks about Pat McGrath's porcelain doll-like skin makeup for the Maison Margiela SS24 couture show in Paris. Sean talks about Philip Glass an American composer and pianist and his scoring of the film Powaqqatsi: Life in Transformation.

Jo talks about the origins of Mirror, Glitter and Disco balls which reach back to the 1800's and into the present. Sean talks about Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel books and the story behind the project that produced these three amazing volumes.

Joy Units is our new podcast with Jo Brothers & Sean Higgins.

What is a Joy Unit? Remember how you felt as a child when felt that aura or energy or frequency of being so super happy and it was like a magic feeling. We connect to Joy Units in our own way it could spending time with a friend, creative inspiration or as simple as a memory coming back to you. It could could buying something you love or meeting a successful goal its an X factor thing that maybe you can't touch it but you can, it could be a feeling, it could be a thought it could be a vibe or it could be a tangible thing that you buy. Whatever it is it truly gives you joy.

Exciting news its official Sean will be joining me as a permanent host. 

When we share the way we see the world in ways others haven’t notice or considered that’s the work of the artist. That’s what an artist does. – Rick Rubin

• Sofia Coppola 
• Taylor Swift
• Rick Rubin
• David Beckham & Posh 
• Marilyn Monroe
• Helena Bonham Carter
• Wes Anderson
• Chris Ware

I talk with Jo Seto Owner of Flying Horse Takapuna. The Flying Horse is a community favourite restaurant that has been dishing up for Takapuna since 1977. Jo's story started when her parents migrated to NZ in the 80"s. In 2006, her family took over Flying Horse Takapuna and a new a new chapter began. Now her parents have finally decided to step back to enjoy the fruits of their labour, with Jo and her husband stepping into the leading role to continue their legacy and the spirit of Flying Horse Takapuna.