What's Your Random?

How do you create a story - make it the priority. DC Burton says "The Story Comes First" and he's right.  To make a great story establish a process which includes the acceptance of constructive criticism in your revision phase, and develop a strategy for evaluating and employing the critique to learn and improve your better.

DC is the mind behind Soapbox Creative and has his first issue of The Nekros

Five deep and load's of fun, #altcore #band Forever We Roam joined the #podcast from Charlotte, North Carolina to discuss their third #studioalbum which was recently funded on #Kickstarter.  But we get the sense this is still just their start! After founding member JT Sutek released an EP in 7th grade the group has evolved into its newest lineup. With core members Aidan Moyer, Alex Loyd, Michayla Bedell, and Line Roussel - the band feels they are on the cusp of finding their own unique sound that represents them as a team. Enjoy the Random!

"If there is something you are interested in allow yourself to get obsessed". Wise words from my guest and creator Luke Wehner.  Luke is an #actor, #musician, lyricist, #comic book writer - okay let's say he's a creator!  Pulling inspiration from #DavidBowie and the universe Luke encourages all listeners to go down their rabbit hole and continue to make discovery part of the #creativeprocess.  You can read Luke's latest comic 'Apocalypse Kinda' and hear his band 'The Permanent Revolution'.  Check out his creations and his motivating words here!  Enjoy the Random!

Penny Peculiar is slated to be #comic #writer Lanier Burton's most personal story to date. Building from the ground up using only the ideas in his head Lanier know what it means to create things From Scratch, as his production company is appropriately named.  In this ep. Lanier shares his extensive list of roles models who inspire  him to recognize the value in his own voice and #storytelling ability.  'Penny Peculiar' is his 14th work and drops just in time for Valentines Day, on his newly launch site.  Check it out! And on a day we often spend courting others, Lanier remind us to not forget to  "Love yourself". 

Enjoy the Random

The key to collaboration?  The gang at Tookany Creek Films may have found it. Sure, being great friends is a  good start... what could be better for collaboration? How about an environment where no idea is a bad idea? A space where every idea gets its day in the sun. A no judgement zone.  It was with this sense of collaboration that the universe for their current project 'The Life of Peter Gottlieb' blossomed in their collective minds, and it is with this sense of partnership that they are bringing Peter to the big screens!  Support them in this herculean indie effort and follow on all the social medias for updates. Spread the word and Enjoy the Random!

Mr. SpaceCastle himself Nathaniel Marshall shares his tips and tricks for surviving and thriving as a indie musician and composer.  Currently working on White Ninja Studio's Irena Genesis Metal Fury - a retro game for the Sega Genesis - Nathaniel expands his portfolio in retro game composition and soud effects while also turning out some fantastic fantasy metal with his band the Falcon Haptics

When he produced a red carpet event for a silly side film Daniel found his calling and catalyzed a transition from chemical engineering to film making.  Who thought he'd go on to  synthesize thought provoking shorts with a high level of cinematic quality with his own production company?  He did and he does!  Daniel and I talk Norwegian film industry and knowing what you want to do and going for it! Enjoy the Random!

Even perfectionists create imperfect work. This thought occurred to me after my conversation with Bryan 
Lue Sang. Perfect is not a static state. It is a perception, a dynamic state of mind,.. an ever evolving, fleeting, state of contentment. Enlightenment to zen, perfection to creator. Even if fleeting Bryan strikes on something deep by asking the question: what is success for an #indiecomic creator? Bryan explores this question realizing that, when balancing life and personal fulfillment, one measurement of success is simply getting your #art out into the world so you can continue to improve, grow, and #create. Don't get stuck, get the job done! Check out Bryan's work here and follow him on social media to get your hands on God Lore: Echoes #Kickstarter live Jan 19th 2021!

Tyler McPhail started the Grand Geek Gathering more than 6 years ago.  With 9 shows in it's ecosystem GGG has expanded and contracted since 2014 and continues to evolve to this day.  Among many other topics I had the pleasure of exploring Grand Geek Gathering's evolution, personal fulfillment, challenges of post pandemic plan making and the communities formed through podcasting and creativity. Enjoy the Random!

In his childhood Jose Cardenas created heroes for him and his friends to live through, kids with super imaginations became kids with super powers. Over time the story expanded and contracted, changed and evolved until one day, many years later Jose took the plunge into becoming an #indiecomic creator with his series "Universe Protectors" - no small feat and a testimony to the power of fullfilling ones dreams by pursuing passion! You can find the first 5 issues through Comixology.