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In this episode, we sit down with Anthony llescas (@anthonylllescasart), a self-made artist who turned his passion into a thriving career through TikTok Live streaming. From his early days sketching as a kid to becoming a recognized creator online, Anthony shares his creative journey, the challenges of streaming live art, and advice for aspiring artists who want to grow on social media.

Topics we cover in this interview:

* What inspired Anthony to start his art journey

* How TikTok Live helped him build an audience

* Dealing with trolls and negativity online

* Tools & setup for live-streaming art

* Tips for artists looking to grow their careers through social media

If you’re an artist, content creator, or TikTok enthusiast, you’ll get inspiration and practical insights from Anthony’s story!

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TIME STAMPS

* (01:04) : What led you to the decision to start posting your art on TikTok, become an artist, and start growing the platform there?

* (01:55) : How did you feel when you did your first live stream?

* (02:32) : How do you handle trolls that appear in your stream?

* (04:37) : What is some of the gear that you use to record yourself?

* (06:03) : What about the pens that you use during your live? What do you use, and do you have a favorite?

* (09:20) : What was your tablet when you were recording, and why was there a sudden change to traditional art?

* (11:07) : Is there any physical piece you have made that you're most proud of?

* (18:56) : What do you like more, drawing with a tablet or drawing with a pen and paper?

* (20:11) : What's a tip that you could give any artists that are either starting out or in the process of starting to post their art?

* (23:44) : Do you ever think about, "I need to go on a break"?

* (26:54) : So you have a goal in mind for your art, or do you just want to do it and see where it goes?

* (44:45) : What's the hardest thing about being an artist?

* (45:15) : How do you stay motivated?

* (46:30) : If you could give one piece of advice to a young artist, what would it be?

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On this episode, I am joined by my great friend/classmate from Cardinal Hayes High School.

We dive into topics about religion, astral projecting into our past lives, reincarnation and what is it like being a father figure.

We also dive into Luis' origin story about how life was after high school to the present.

Time Stamps

(1:22) - Remembering Cardinal Hayes

(15:37) - What Make Who Luis Is Today

(42:22) - What Is It To Be A Father Figure

(1:04:22) - Remember Cardinal Hayes part 2

(1:38:22) - Spirituality and Astral Projecting

and more….

Us Noobs have a general conversation about is media/personalities more interesting than the artist these days.

Examples of like even down to Joe Rogan, Joe Budden, Eliot Wilson and even celebrities using podcasting and media as ways to stay relevant more than they talent level.

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Our second Twitter Spaces with commentary from the JonCast Podcast.

Join the Random Noobs in our first ever unfiltered Twitter Spaces with commentary by Jontrell from The JonCast Podcast.

We started off talking about Elon Musk rebranding Twitter to X all the way to Jalen Brown $305M contract with the Boston Celtics.

We also mentioned how great of an actor Michael Jai White is and the how Marvel latest projects aren’t commercially doing well to possibly superhero fatigue.

Stay up to date with our Twitter | X handle: _RandomNoobs for our next Spaces to join and lend you thoughts.

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In episode 151 of "The Random Noobs" podcast, titled "Twitter Spaces Takeover," the hosts delve into an exciting discussion about the potential future of Twitter as the next big app.

They explore the possibilities of Twitter's growth in various areas, including podcasting, live videos, voice messages as tweets, video hosting, and more. Join the hosts as they envision a transformative future for Twitter and its potential to revolutionize the way we engage, create content, and share multimedia within the platform.

Tune in to discover the endless possibilities and exciting prospects of the evolving tech behind Twitter.

Welcome to a milestone episode of the Random Noobs podcast!

In Episode 150, we delve into a hotly debated and controversial topic: book banning in America. Join us as we explore the intricate and often polarizing nature of book banning, dissecting its origins, implications, and the ongoing discourse surrounding this practice.