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Wouldn't it be nice if you could spend more time designing and less time worrying about your design business? Resourceful Designer offers tips, tricks and resources for freelancers in order to help streamline your graphic design and web design business so you can get back to what you do best… Design...

Welcome back to another insightful episode of Resourceful Designer, where today's message is all about the art of engagement over trivial chatter. I'm your host, Mark Des Cotes, and in episode 341 we dive deep into the importance of engaging more and talking less. We explore how the wisdom of an elementary school teacher, who emphasizes understanding her students to truly elevate their learning, can be a powerful lesson for us as graphic designers in our own client interactions. I'll share with you how critical it is to connect with clients on a level that goes beyond flaunting our design skills. We discuss why it's paramount to focus on bringing a client's vision to life, rather than overwhelming them with our technical prowess. In this episode, we'll delve into the pitfalls of design platforms like Fiverr, where lack of communication often leads to less-than-ideal results. We also talk about the golden moments of design that come from a genuine exchange of ideas, the transition from transactional to transformational conversations, and the art of using strategic silence to uncover a client's real needs, adopting techniques used by great salespeople and interviewers like David Letterman. So before you speed ahead to your next client meeting ready to showcase your portfolio, remember to pause and truly listen. The insights you gain may very well unlock the potential for your greatest design work yet. Stay tuned as we navigate together the journey of growing and running a successful design business with community, creativity, and a keen ear for our clients' stories. Join the Resourceful Designer Community as we support each other in our goal to prosper, all this and more for just $15 a month. Let's dive into the episode!

Engage More, Talk Less - The Key to A Thriving Design Business - RD341

Welcome to episode 340 of Resourceful Designer. Today we're diving into an intriguing question: Are your design clients time or money minded? We'll unpack the significance of understanding whether your clients value their time over their money or vice versa. I'll share some personal anecdotes, like the time I decided to replace my wife's car backup camera myself to save money, and on another occasion, when purchasing a course on Facebook ads, valued my time more. We'll explore how this distinction applies to your design business, how it affects the way you position your services, and ultimately, whom you attract as clients. Do your clients often haggle over prices or seek discounts? Or do they prefer paying more to ensure quality and save time? By delving into these differences, I'll help you understand the importance of marketing yourself effectively to attract the right kind of clients for your business. Are you ready to shift your perspective and potentially the trajectory of your design business? Stay tuned as we discuss how being a problem solver for your clients goes beyond just design work—it's about addressing their deeper concerns with money and time. Let's get started.

Are Your Design Clients Time Or Money Minded - RD340

In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I delve into the topic of accepting credit card payments from clients. I received an email from Phil, thanking me for the podcast's impact on his transition from working for an employer to running his own business. Phil's client asked to pay by credit card, and he was unsure how to proceed. I share the simplicity and speed of credit card payments and elaborate on the various options available, from PayPal to Stripe and other accounting software. I discuss the fees involved and the ways to incorporate them into pricing strategies, emphasizing the convenience and tax deductibility. Join me as I break down the process of accepting credit card payments and provide insights for design business owners looking to streamline their invoicing and payment processes.

Accepting Credit Card Payments - RD339

Have you ever been in a sticky situation where a client has asked for your working files? In this episode of Resourceful Designer, I delve deep into the topic of whether or not to hand over working files. Join me as I share personal experiences and insights to help you navigate this common dilemma in the design industry. From legal considerations to negotiating with clients, I offer practical advice to help you make informed decisions and protect your creative assets. Tune in to discover the nuances of sharing final files and gain valuable tips on handling such requests in your design business.

Handing Over Your Working Files: Yes or No - RD338

On this episode of Resourceful Designer, I delve into the critical topic of backups. Through two poignant real-life stories, I stress the importance of not solely relying on web hosts for backups. I share a scenario where a client's website was lost due to an overlooked credit card update and the absence of off-site backups. I emphasize the significance of using plugins like Solid Backups for WordPress or services like Backblaze for complete cloud-based backups. I underscore the need to protect valuable data, whether for personal memories or business assets. Join me to understand the pivotal role of backups in safeguarding your design business and creative work.

Backing Up: It's Better To Be Safe Than Sorry - RD337

Resourceful Designer: Strategies for running a graphic design business

The Slobs talk Colossus! Not just the mutant, but also, Shadow of the Colossus. It’s an unorganized comic book rant! Avengers Infinity War, Captain Marvel, Moon Knight, Lucy Dreaming, Descender, and more!

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Shadow of the Colossus

The Slobs talk comic books! News on Green Lantern Corp and C2E2! Plus new comics discussed, Gideon Falls, Oblivion Song, The Spider King, and The Ballad of Sang!

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Number One! (Forty-Eight)

The Slobs talk Black Panther! What did the comic nerds love during the latest Marvel movie? Where are the easter eggs? Why is Martin Freeman here? Plus news, memes, emails and secret segments!

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Black Panther

Slob Shorts cover Superior Spider-Man #1. What happens when super villain Doctor Octopus becomes Peter Parker? How does a villain handle great power and great responsibility? The Slobs break down one of their favorite single issues!

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Slob Shorts – Superior Spider-Man #1

The Slobs talk Iron Man! Demon in a Bottle, Extremis, movies and more! News on the latest trailers, Venom, Deadpool 2, and Avengers: Infinity War, plus news on Shazam! Memes, Emails and unorganized comic book rants!

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Iron Man

Comic Slobs

Ben and Ralph, along with Producer Ryan, discuss the latest episodes of ABC's hit television show LOST. The Dharmalars bring their own brand of "colorful" insight to each new episode. Along with Jimmy in Seattle, who brings you into the world of "The LOST

Film Reviews

TV Reviews

SECRET INVASION 6 – Ben, Ralph and Producer Ryan are discussing the S1E6 episode of the OLD Marvel Disney+ series “Secret Invasion”! The guys are also talking about Computer Issues, Tacoma FD, Hatbox Ghosts, Drax's Tattoos and Skrulls!!Click the icon below to listen.
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Home

SECRET INVASION 5 – Ralph, Ben and Producer Ryan are discussing the S1E5 episode of the NEW Marvel Disney+ series “Secret Invasion”! They are also discussing Bananas, M.C. Gainey, O-T Fagbenle, Shit Mutinies and Skrulls!Click the icon below to listen.
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Harvest

SECRET INVASION 4 – Ben, Ralph and Producer Ryan are discussing the S1E4 episode of the NEW Marvel Disney+ series “Secret Invasion”! The guys are also talking about wallets, strikes, tall people and Skrulls!! LISTEN HEREClick the icon below to listen.
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Beloved

SECRET INVASION 3 – Ralph, Ben and Producer Ryan are discussing the S1E3 episode of the NEW Marvel Disney+ series “Secret Invasion”! The guys are also talking about Indy 5, War Games and STRAM!!Click the icon below to listen.
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@Dharmalars – Betrayed

SECRET INVASION 2 – Ben, Ralph and Producer Ryan are discussing the S1E2 episode of the NEW Marvel Disney+ series “Secret Invasion”! The guys are also talking about Astroid City in Ralph's kidney, The Beatles new AI hit and Skrulls!!Click the icon below to listen.
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Promises

Dharmalars

Perceived Value is a podcast during which Sarah Rachel Brown interviews artists about about their careers, personal lives, failures, accomplishments, and asks the question: how do you make it all happen? They say money can't buy you happiness, but you sure do need it to pay for materials and studio ...

A special series featuring the Distinguished Fellows of the Penland Winter Residency.

Penland Winter Residency: Distinguished Fellow Shani Richards

This episode is part of a special series featuring the Distinguished Fellows of the Penland Winter Residency.

Penland Winter Residency: Distinguished Fellow Rich Brown

In the 74th episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is at the Penland School of Craft during their Winter Residency. This episode is part of a special series featuring the Distinguished Fellows of the Penland Winter Residency. As the Andrew Glasgow Resident, Sarah has been awarded two full weeks to conduct interviews and research at Penland during their winter program. Sarah was encouraged to share a portion of her work with Penland’s artist community, thus this special series. The second Distinguished Fellow to be featured is Folayemi Wilson, an object and image-maker based in Philadelphia, PA. Although Sarah and Folayemi live in the same city, their paths did not cross until the Penland Winter Residency. As the two women began their discussion, Folayemi casually disclosed that she was in the process of fulfilling her dream of owning a building. The two artists discuss the details of Folayemi purchasing her first building, the importance of prioritizing rest as a working artist, and what Folayemi is focused on during her time at the Penland Winter Residency. FIND OUR GUEST: www.fowilson.com@fowilson oral history in bomb magazineThis special series is possible due to the support of the Penland School of Craft and the Andrew Glasgow Residency. Thank you to the Penland staff and artists for the generosity of your time and participation. Don't forget to Rate AND Review us on iTunes!SUPPORT PERCEIVED VALUE!www.patreon.com/perceivedvaluewww.perceivedvaluepodcast.com/how-to-support-donate/Instagram + Facebook: @perceivedvalueFind your Host:sarahrachelbrown.comInstagram: @sarahrachelbrownThe music you hear on Perceived Value is by the Seattle group Song Sparrow Research.All You Need to Know off of their album Sympathetic Buzz.Find them on Spotify!

Penland Winter Residency: Distinguished Fellow Folayemi Wilson

In the 73rd episode of Perceived Value, host Sarah Rachel Brown is at the Penland School of Craft during their Winter Residency. This episode is part of a special series featuring the Distinguished Fellows of the Penland Winter Residency. As the Andrew Glasgow Resident, Sarah has been awarded two full weeks to conduct interviews and research at Penland during their winter program. Sarah was encouraged to share a portion of her work with Penland’s artist community, thus this special series. The first Distinguished Fellow to be featured is Ada del Pilar Ortiz Berríos, a visual artist and educator based in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. This past November, Sarah traveled to San Juan, PR, for the first time and, while there, visited the  Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Puerto Rico. At this museum, she came across Ada’s work, not knowing that she would have the chance to interview her two months later. The two artists sat down to discuss Ada’s life in Puerto Rico, the residencies Ada has completed, and what she is focusing on during her time at Penland. This special series is possible due to the support of the Penland School of Craft and the Andrew Glasgow Residency. Thank you to the Penland staff and participating artists for the generosity of your time and participation. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:Ada del Pilar Ortiz Berríos (b.1995 Barranquitas, Puerto Rico) is a visual artist and educator. Her artistic practice interacts with sculptural processes that explore issues within the architectural condition, the meaning of home, the remains of built space and their relationship with memory. Through her work she reflects on how these concepts shape us in the place we inhabit from its physicality and the one that resides in us from memory -both concrete and malleable- as part of our formation, establishing a link between the reality of a place and the imagined one. Ada del Pilar obtained her BFA with a concentration in Painting from the School of Fine Arts and Design of Puerto Rico in 2018. Her work has been presented individually and collectively in spaces such as the Arsenal de la Puntilla Museum, El Kilómetro Gallery, Embajada Gallery, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico and the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center in New York, among others. She has participated in residencies including Área: Programa de Residencias (2019), “La Práctica” interdisciplinary program at Beta Local (2019), The Studios at MASS MoCA, Puerto Rico Artist Fellowship (2023) and Penland School of Crafts Winter Residency (2024). Her work has been commissioned by the Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico under the "MAC en el Barrio" program. Ada’s work has been supported by the Foundation for Contemporary Arts and CATAPULT: "A Caribbean Arts Grant" programme. She currently lives and works in Bayamón, Puerto Rico as an artist in residency in "Proyecto Casitas Artistas Residentes" of this municipality. FIND THE ARTIST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ada.delpilar/Current event: https://embajadada.com/Don't forget to Rate AND Review us on iTunes!SUPPORT PERCEIVED VALUE!www.patreon.com/perceivedvaluewww.perceivedvaluepodcast.com/how-to-support-donate/Want a chance on the mic? Visit our events page at www.perceivevaluepodcast.com/events to find out when Perceive Value Podcast will be in your area! Instagram + Facebook: @perceivedvalueFind your Host:sarahrachelbrown.comInstagram: @sarahrachelbrownThe music you hear on Perceived Value is by the Seattle group Song Sparrow Research.All You Need to Know off of their album Sympathetic Buzz.Find them on Spotify!

Penland Winter Residency: Distinguished Fellow Ada del Pilar Ortiz Berríos

In the coming 4 episodes of the podcast, host Sarah Rachel Brown interviews distinguished fellows of the Penland Winter Residency. These interviews were recorded in January 2024 as part of Sarah’s Andrew Glasgow Residency. This Glasgow residency provides emerging and established writers, scholars, curators, and storytellers in all mediums with the freedom to write stories and conduct research and interviews on topics designed to advance the ﬁeld of craft.With the support of the Penland School of Craft, this special series aims to highlight what the Penland Winter Residency is and what it means to be a distinguished fellow. Through one-on-one interviews with select fellows, Sarah gives insight into what this experience entailed and how this opportunity impacted each artist’s current studio practice.To help introduce this series, Sarah asked members of Penland’s staff to speak on what exactly Penland’s Winter Residency is, how artists can participate, and the process for selecting distinguished fellows. In order of guest appearance: Leslie Noell, Creative DirectorNadia Massoud, Studio Operations ManagerMia Hall, Executive DirectorThe first episode will be released on Tuesday, April 9th. Thank you to Penland and the Andrew Glasgow Residency for the time and space to make this series possible. And a special thank you to the participating artists for stepping away from your studios to record these interviews. 

SPECIAL SERIES: The Penland Winter Residency Distinguished Fellows

Perceived Value

The Artful Camera is a show about the art, craft, and business of analog and digital photography, video production and editing, and filmmaking.

Chris Fenwick tells me what he thinks of the new Mac Pro just announced at Apple’s 2019 WWDC Keynote. I ask him, “Will you be buying one?” We talk about podcasting, the new Mac display and it’s high-priced stand, and creating 19K video for multiscreen displays for trade shows. Episode Links: Adam Curry’s Podfather Gear  http://adam.curry.com/html/PODFATHERGEAR-qKX0Rs9Gtp6GkGmxBTJF4Zt8wlRpjr.html Tencue https://tencue.com Digital Cinema Cafe Podcast Episode 26–The Big Pitch with Jeff Wilk  https://digitalcinemacafe.com/2013/10/09/dcc026-the-big-pitch-feat-jeff-wilk/ OWC Express 4M2 4-Slot M.2 NVMe SSD Enclosure (affiliate link) https://amzn.to/2IoNINO Chris Fenwick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisfenwick/ Carl Olson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/artful.creative/ The Artful Camera https://carlolson.tv/artfulcamera  

New Mac Pros with Afterburners (241)

Pat McGowan - CEO and Founder of BlackBox Global.

Pat McGowan - BlackBox Global One Year Later (240)

Mike Carroll asks: "Are websites relevant anymore?" Chris Fenwick and Carl Olson attempts to answer his question.

Are Websites Relevant Anymore? (239)

There are only five astronauts alive out of the twelve men that walked on the moon. Their photography and video inspire over 40 years later.

I ramble about the needless complexity of gadgets revealed at CES 2018, the new DJI OSMO Mobile 2, the Panasonic GH5s, Canon's CEO admits Canon lags in innovation, analog film's viability is uncertain and the passing of New55 Film, and more.

I Was Strolling On The Moon One Day (238)

Paul Friedman - the founder and CEO of LensProToGo - is my guest for this episode of the Artful Camera.

Paul Friedman - Founder of LensProToGo (237)

Artful Camera

Picture a drive-time morning radio show where the hosts happen to be professional photographers. No topic is off-limits and every point of view gets an honest and humorous take. Take a seat in the back of the class with Booray and Gary and prepare to take things a little less seriously.

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400 - Goodbye and Don't Touch My Pie

Gary wants a maverick from Top Gun kind of doctor, Booray didn't say a word during the senior portrait shoot. The fellas discuss finger tips and senior portraits. In Photography News, Kodak's special manufacture for Oppenheimer, Japan tests the use of AI for crime, AI images set to have watermark designation for the USA, Canon EOS R5 Mark II rumors, Moors for the future, Da Vinci resolve update, Photomator/Pixelmator set to use Fuji raw, and thoughts on the couple that finds out videographer ...

399 - Baby Shark Power - Canon EOS R5 Rumors

Gary considers volunteering for Octoberfest, Booray has to take his daughter for her senior portraits. The fellas discuss photography rankings, SAG joining the picket line, oatmeal, and why you should join a club. In Photography News, what is happening with the writers strike and what AI has to do with it, Shutterstock's training data agreement, Sony A6700, and Oppenheimer.  Focus WebsiteHeadshot Tools WebsiteCheck out Gary's YouTube channel HERE.Check out Booray's YouTube channel HERE.J...

398- Oops, all berries BOGO - Sony A6700

Booray has the nicest YouTube subscribers, Gary needs to find out how to get your oldest child to act like your middle child. The fellas discuss parenting, how familiarity breeds contempt, stupid insults, and threads. In Photography news, Kate Middleton wins the Oscar of the magazine world, the SmallRig camera battery, Nikon Z8, Panasonic GH6 firmware update, and Fuijfilm Instax camera line.Focus WebsiteEmail: support@headshottools.com Check out Gary's YouTube channel HERE.Check out Booray's ...

397- In there like swimwear - Nikon Z8

Booray's excitement is palpable as he gets absolute power over the upcoming International Photographic Competition for Imaging USA and Gary is all over it like a lampshade. In Photography News, your children need to have clothes on in their passport photos, Kim Kardashian needs a terrible drivers license photo like everyone else, the Phase One XC camera, National Geographic lays off staff, the Snap Calorie App, and proving points that Midjourney doesn't want to hear. Focus WebsiteEmail: ...

396- Cumberbum - IPC hot goss

Photobomb Photography Podcast

The Pencil Kings Podcast interviews today’s top artists to uncover the story behind their work.  These interviews are created for you - the Aspiring Artist, the Hobbyist and the Professional Artist.  If you are looking for inspiring and insightful interviews from artists all over the world, you’re i...

Dan Piche is the creator of Champions of Akathena a board game launching on 15 June.  He has advice for anyone who has a passion to make a board game, but no experience actually making it a reality.  In this episode: In this week’s episode we get the final chapter on designing and launching your own board game.  We had Dan on the podcast in the past to talk about the process so far in Episode 230 (https://www.pencilkings.com/daniel-piche/) and now that he’s just about to launch again here’s the update of the story as he's just about to release his new board game to the world.   There's lots of insight into the care it takes to bring your project to the finish line, but mostly I hope while listening you can get a sense of how you can look at your own projects with fresh eyes and see how you can use feedback to make your work as good as it possibly can be.

PK 243: Launching A Board Game on Kickstarter

Diego Jourdan Pereira is an author of puzzle and activity books, including the Giant Book of Games and Puzzles for Smart Kids, The Big Book of Brain-Boosting Puzzles, Bible Power Puzzles, and the Astonishing Bathroom Reader. With a background in illustration, comic books, and graphic design, his clientele has ranged from Dover Publications to The Topps Company.   In this episode: In this week’s episode, Diego Jourdan Pereira walks us through how he went from a career as an illustrator working in licensing and completely reinvented himself as an author and book designer.   Diego’s story is a fantastic model showing how clear goals and hard work pay off to break into a completely new market and create new opportunities.  If you have been sitting on the fence, not knowing what to do or how to do it, just listen up because the clues are all right here and if you are willing to put in the work, it’s just a matter of continued effort and time before you’re well on your way towards your dream career where you get paid to be creative.  In the last part of the episode we talk about the difference between dreams and goals, and Diego has a great way of looking at how to set and make your goals a reality.

PK 242: Reinventing Yourself as an Artist

Mitch Bowler is the Founder of Pencil Kings and the Co-founder of Evolve Artist. He has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take their work to the next level. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  How to ground your ideas of what a character designer does by looking at reference books Why not loving the character design process can be a huge red flag, and what to do if this is you. How to look for jobs and make your dream career more realistic. How and why to participate in online communities Putting together a portfolio based on your earlier research How to have an awesome creative career even if you realize that character design isn’t as fun as you thought it might be  In this episode: In this week’s episode, Mitch Bowler from Pencil Kings breaks down a simple five-step process that he would use to break into having a career as a character designer.  This talk skips right over technical skill development and gets right to the heart of the key steps any artist will need to take to land their dream job, even if they have no idea how to get started.  The cool thing about this plan is that you can get started right now, and when you put your mind to it and just follow the steps you could be landing your dream career as a character designer in the next 12 months. 

PK 241: How to Become a Character Designer

Michael Cawood is a multi-award winning British Animated Filmmaker based in Los Angeles who develops original animated projects in his free time. Having worked in animation since 1994, he's created Films, Series, Commercials, VR and Games.  His work in short films has won him numerous 'Best Short Film' and 'Best Animation' awards plus the Orson Welles Award.    In this episode: In this week’s episode, we’re speaking with Michael Cawood who had been on the podcast previously to speak about his independently animated film, ‘The Wrong Rock’ which has since been completed and published and is generating a lot of views on YouTube and which was also made the shortlist for consideration to be included in the Oscar Awards.  Creating and finishing your animated short film is amazing in itself and Michael talks about the choices he made to ensure that the project would be completed before the birth of his son.   For anyone who has dreamed of making an independent animation this is a fantastic interview that will give you a glimpse of what it’s like, and how long it takes to make it to the finish line.  In this interview right at we discuss how indie projects are the perfect way to break into the creative industry of your dreams.  Nothing beats hands-on experience and Michael even gives a call out to anyone interested in collaborating on projects to get in touch.  If you’ve always wanted to work in the entertainment industry.

PK 240: Publishing Your Animated Short

Mitch Bowler is the Founder of Pencil Kings and the Co-founder of Evolve Artist. He has worked with countless companies, including Pixar, Marvel, Dungeons & Dragons, Activision, and more. As a former 3D technical artist, Mitch has gone through the ups and downs of honing his craft, which is why he decided to revolutionize the way that art is taught. Both of his companies offer professional instruction and hands-on support from real artists in order to help creatives around the world take their work to the next level.   In this episode: Mitch wraps up his series on getting serious about using your creativity to generate income and talks about the different types of resources you can use to move towards your goal. Having a goal of 12 months into the future, while also looking back at how you have performed in the past 12 months gives you a good idea of where you are right now... and wherever that is, is perfectly fine!   The most important part is being honest with yourself so you can move forward and get to where you want to be in the most direct way possible.   The four options that you have are:  Free Resources Paid Courses Mentorship School  Each resource has its own plusses and minuses, but most importantly you need to do what is right for YOU.  Your situation is unique and by knowing yourself and having clear goals you can make the right choice to make the next 12 months really count!  

PK 239: Mentorship and Education for Creative Careers

Pencil Kings | Inspiring Artist Interviews with Today's Best Artists

The cure for the common design podcast. With Jon Contino.

Episode 050 - Y’know What

In episode 49 we confirm that we didn't ruin the streak and that the gap is all in your imagination.

Episode 049 - The Streak Continues

A quick correction to a mistake we made in the last episode.

Episode 048.2 - Clear the Air

In episode 48 we discuss what makes New York bagels, hip hop and hardcore so delicious. And a whole bunch of design stuff for all you design nerds out there.

Episode 048 - Bagel Boss

Episode 47 is about NFT, COVID vaccines, three little pigs, goblins and perfection. And somehow we talk about design...a lot.

Episode 047 - Into the Abyss

The Nose Knows Podcast

Hauntcast podcast featuring a smorgasbord of different haunt, Halloween and horror segments:
Haunt theory, haunter interviews, horror news, product reviews, pro haunt tips, 
haunt marketing, prop building, Halloween topics and much much more!

Sample the buffet or just listen to your favorite segmen...

Johnny Thunder recaps the East Coast Haunters Convention 2024 and previews some upcoming horror comics.
 
Deadsville Productionshttps://www.facebook.com/deadsvilleproductions?mibextid=ZbWKwLBar XIIIhttps://barxiii.com/ECHChttps://eastcoasthauntersconvention.com/#Dwellingshttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Dwellings/Jay-Stephens/9781637152911Hyde Streethttps://bleedingcool.com/comics/hyde-street-by-geoff-johns-ivan-reis-from-ghost-machine-image-comics/Creaturehttps://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/universal-monsters-the-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-lives-1-of-4Mark Spearshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063743288908&mibextid=ZbWKwL
 
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East Coast Haunters Convention Recap + Upcoming Horror Comics - Shocktails

Anchorman-ifestation Bone Crusher previews the Midwest Haunters Convention 2024 and gives some Hauntcast updates.

Midwest Haunters Convention 2024 Update - News from Beyond

News From Beyond:
Anchorman-ifestation Bone Crusher interrupts your broadcast with late breaking news about the MHC 2024.
 
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Midwest Haunters Convention 2024 - News from Beyond

Interviews with Haunting Gurus:
Derek talks about his home haunt, prop building and his YouTube Channel. 
Floating Lantern Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/c/VanOaksProps
https://vanoaksprops.com/
 
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Van Oaks Props: Interview with Derek Young

Baker and Skully are back and giving you the 411 on the schedule, format and put out a casting call for talent. eMail Baker if you are interested in being a guest, promoting your product, talking prop building or just calling in to the show. eMail: hauntcast1031@protonmail.com
Follow Hauntcast:
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Hauntcast Returns Plus Casting Call

Hauntcast - Halloween Haunting & Horror Podcast

Bonsai Mirai is a company, a place, a practice, an ecosystem of creators. This is our outlet for discussion of all things bonsai and beyond.

Eli Akins from Waldo Street Pottery returns to share his struggles and triumphs as an artist. He discusses overcoming self-doubt and creative blocks through persistence and experimentation, revealing how recent life experiences have shaped his newfound appreciation for simplicity and authenticity in his art and lifestyle.

Crafting Resilience with Eli Akins

Coming to you all the way from the sunny state of Florida—we are delighted to welcome back David Cutchin. Join us as we delve into the deeply personal aspects of our lives intertwined with our shared passion for bonsai. From the art of shaping miniature trees to the stories that shape us, this episode takes you on a heartfelt journey into the lives of two bonsai enthusiasts and friends catching up.

Catching Up With David Cutchin

Dive into bonsai cultivation with us as we tackle community questions head-on. Explore the intricacies of repotting as we delve into the "why" behind bonsai care. Join our exploration of collective queries, elevating your understanding of this ancient art form. This episode celebrates the passionate bonsai community and their curiosity-driven journey.
 
Our upcoming community question segment is all about Bonsai Design! Submit your questions here to be answered and featured on the podcast.

Community Questions: Bonsai Repotting

This episode heralds the debut of our Mirai Community Questions segment, a much-anticipated addition straight from our forum. These questions, submitted by Mirai members, guide our discussion into the captivating realm of Mirai Mobile and its future. We're also joined by the ever-capable Mr. Josh Porter, a crucial figure in steering our ship through turbulent waters to help guide the conversation.

Community Questions: Mirai Mobile

We're diving back in after a brief hiatus to catch our breath in the whirlwind of 2024. We're thrilled to discuss the Mirai Mobile launch, our new personalized bonsai app you've all been waiting for. With a calendar of bonsai activities, tree cataloging features, informative academy courses, and exclusive access through your Mirai Live subscription, it's a game-changer for bonsai enthusiasts. Stay tuned as we recap the end of 2023, delve into the start of 2024, and discuss what's on the horizon.
 
Learn more about Mirai Mobile here.

Mirai's Winter Recap 2024

Bonsai Mirai: Asymmetry

The People with Mathew Timmons and Ben White is an arts and literature podcast produced by Insert Press in Los Angeles, California. The People features the voices and ideas of The People that make up the cultural landscape of Los Angeles, the west coast, and beyond on KCHUNG 1630AM every 3rd Sunday ...

Guests Akina Cox and Hayley Barker talk to us about spirituality, dreams, religious backgrounds, cults, trauma, PTSD, the Symbolists, vintage self help, flashy shittiness, writing scarves, interior life, being old enough not to give a fuck, and much much more!

Akina Cox is an artist and writer who was raised in the unification church. Akina lives and works in Los Angeles and her show Apokalypsis runs from March 15 thru May 3rd at BozoMag in the Highland Park neighborhood here in LA.  

Hayley Barker is a painter originally from Oregon and she’s been in LA for 5 years. Hayley has a show coming up at Shrine in New York and she shows with BozoMag here in Los Angeles.

Our interstitial music as always is Ocfif by Lewis Keller.
And we go out with a new single from Pasadena metal outfit Hexicon released on January 24, 2020. Hexicon features friends of the show Andrew Cox and his brother Austin Cox. Follow them on instagram at Hexicon band or find them on bandcamp at hexiconmetal.bandcamp.com and the name of the song is ... Dragnarok

Ep 84 Akina Cox And Hayley Barker The People

Guests Joe Sola and Michael Webster join us for a pro-yammering yammer about their performance collaborative Shakey's, Perfomance Art, adult diapers, Pizza, Spoiler Alerts, Virtual Reality, Star Trek, contemporary cathedrals of software, Samuel Beckett, being manic and cheap and much much more ...

Joe Sola is an artist that lives and works in Los Angeles. His exhibition, I Drove to San Francisco and Back is currently up at Honor Fraser Gallery in Culver City, California. He is also in a show at Yuz Museum Shanghai called In Production: Art and the Studio System.

Michael Webster is an Artist and musician in Los Angeles. He’s also a composer, conductor, performer, and recording artist who has created film scores, albums, art songs, and operas among many other things.

Our interstitial music as always is Ocfif by Lewis Keller.
And we go out with an excerpt from a project Michael Webster talked about during the show. It's currently a work in progress called ... Untitled Star Trek Episode

Ep 83 Joe Sola And Michael Webster The People

Guests Alee Peoples and Cara Levine talk about Secret narratives, Ambient grief, how Fear is a Liar, Adrian Piper, Not arriving, Residencies, the Luxury of isolation, Art as time management, Finding the balance, how to Protect your eyes while you’re blinding yourself, Echo Park Film Center, Elephant Art Space and sooo much more!

Alee Peoples is an artist and filmmaker living in Los Angeles. She is inspired by pedestrian histories, pop song lyrics and is invested in the hand-made. Alee has a film screening on February 22nd for the New Works Salon at Echo Park Film Center here in LA

Cara Levine is an artist living in Los Angeles. She works in sculpture, video and socially engaged practices. She has work in the group show Message to Space in the inaugural opening  of SUPERCOLLIDER a new science inspired exhibition platform at the Beacon Building. 
… and also, she and Alee have a two person show coming up in April at elephant art space here in the Cypress Park neighborhood of Los Angeles 

Our interstitial music as always is Ocfif by Lewis Keller.
And we go out with the latest from friend of the show Nick Flessa - a single that came out last month under the name Dayton Swim Club (inspired by a cult early internet video of the same name). The project stems from Nick Flessa Band but is more collaborative, featuring Mario Luna on guitar, Jessica Perelman on Drums, Kirsten Bladh (of Leggy) on bass, and Dominique Matelson on backing vocals and keys. … and the name of the song is Rage All Night

Ep 82 Alee Peoples and Cara Levine The People

Our guests Alex Jablonski and Jason Tippet talk about Alex's film, Wildland, Jason's excellent film Only The Young from Oscilloscope Laboratories, and Jason's new book, Heading To Bill's For Cigarettes … as well as Atwater Village, Street Photography, American Decline, Casting in Documentary, The Deep Hang, Getting to the ecstatic truth and much much more ...

Alex Jablonski is a documentary filmmaker whose 2019 film Wildland recently won two Emmy’s for Outstanding Editing and Outstanding Cinematography. You can watch that just about everywhere you see movies.

Jason Tippet is a documentary filmmaker working in Los Angeles. You can see his award winning film Only The Young from 2012 on Amazon Prime. His book of photography, Heading to Bill’s for Cigarettes has just been released from Oscilloscope and it’s a limited run of 1000 copies, so you should get one right now.

At the end of the show we’re gonna hear the world premeire of a new song from Los Angeles band Rincs

Our interstitial music as always is Ocfif by Lewis Keller. 
And we go out with the world premiere of a new song  from Los Angeles band Rincs. You can find them on soundcloud as Rincs and on instagram as Riiincs. They are playing at the Moroccan Lounge here in Los Angeles on Thursday night December 19th, 2019. And the name of the song is … Grapefruit

Ep 81 Alex Jablonski and Jason Tippet The People

Our Guests Don Edler and Nina Sarnelle talk propaganda, desperately refreshing online news, advertising, being caged in the algorithm, capitalism, competition, Nike Missles/Shoes, North Korea, The Doomsday Clock, Nike X and My Dead Hand, Two Minutes to Midnight and so much more ...

propaganda, desperately refreshing online news, being caged in the algorithm, capitalism, competition, Nike Missles/Shoes, North Korea, The Doomsday Clock, Nike X and My Dead Hand, Two Minutes to Midnight

Don Edler is an artist and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. He founded Elevator Mondays in 2017, a social exhibition space, curatorial project and experimental publishing company. He recently had a show at Hunter Shaw Fine Art in LA, titled Two Minutes to Midnight 

Nina Sarnelle is an artist and musician living in Los Angeles. She is a founding member of two different collectives, the Institute for New Feeling and dadpranks. She is in a show opening on November 29th at Human Resources in Los Angeles called Ecology of the Edge and will be performing at the opening reception. Also if you’re in Denver Colorado you can check out a show called The Fulfillment Center at Black Cube thru December 7th.

Our interstitial music as always is Ocfif by Lewis Keller.
And we go out with a track from our guest Nina Sarnelle off her album from May 2018, Tell me about yr research, which can be found on bandcamp at NinaSarnelle.bandcamp.com, and the name of the song is … you can handle

Ep 80 Don Edler and Nina Sarnelle The People

The People Radio

A podcast devoted to the history of Renaissance art

In this episode, we will explore the nightmarish worlds of Hieronymus Bosch and Pieter Bruegel. Bosch’s visions of Hell would influence countless generations of artists. Bruegel would pick up the themes of Bosch’s almost a half century later creating his own nightmarish visions of the apocalypse.
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