Tony Guaraldi Brown

Tony, aka TGB Art, returns to discuss the evolution of personal projects on the way to completion, personal vs professional work, and the life epiphanies we gather along the way. Throughout it all, Tony ties everything to his ongoing project, and the reshaping of it as he reshapes his life. #aikidoyourself Follow Tony on FB &amp; twitter @tgbArt, and on instagram @tony_guaraldi_brown. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

Tony, aka TGB Art, returns to discuss the evolution of personal projects on the way to completion, personal vs professional work, and the life epiphanies we gather along the way. Throughout it all, Tony ties everything to his ongoing project, and the reshaping of it as he reshapes his life. #aikidoyourself Follow Tony on FB &amp; twitter @tgbArt, and on instagram @tony_guaraldi_brown. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

Tony Guaraldi Brown Returns!

In a breath of fresh air to all the comics talk lately, the engaging and talented Jennifer Lynn Simpson joins me for a great talk about her new album "All I Know", available everywhere, the long road of pursuing dreams, the benefits of appreciating the journey and one's place on it, and the powerful influence your creative community has to get you, and keep you heading in the right direction. Plus, naturally, we go deep behind the scenes on her creative process and the way her particular music brain works, in a very wide ranging and enlightening chat. Follow Jennifer on instagram @jenniferlynnsmusic for updates and tour info. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

In a breath of fresh air to all the comics talk lately, the engaging and talented Jennifer Lynn Simpson joins me for a great talk about her new album "All I Know", available everywhere, the long road of pursuing dreams, the benefits of appreciating the journey and one's place on it, and the powerful influence your creative community has to get you, and keep you heading in the right direction. Plus, naturally, we go deep behind the scenes on her creative process and the way her particular music brain works, in a very wide ranging and enlightening chat. Follow Jennifer on instagram @jenniferlynnsmusic for updates and tour info. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

Jennifer Lynn Simpson

Odin Abbott

Odin Makes

YouTube Pop-Prop-Maker extraordinaire Odin Abbott breaks down the process behind his currently exploding YouTube show, and we peel back the fundamental personal layers of making things for decades. We simultaneously explore our decades long acquaintance only to find it's roots at a classic, but sadly departed, Northern California comic book shop. This epic chat was years in the making, doesn't disappoint in scope or entertainment value, and has some super fun reveals within! Watch &amp; subscribe to Odin Makes on YouTube, and support the show on patreon. Follow Odin on Facebook &amp; Instagram. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

YouTube Pop-Prop-Maker extraordinaire Odin Abbott breaks down the process behind his currently exploding YouTube show, and we peel back the fundamental personal layers of making things for decades. We simultaneously explore our decades long acquaintance only to find it's roots at a classic, but sadly departed, Northern California comic book shop. This epic chat was years in the making, doesn't disappoint in scope or entertainment value, and has some super fun reveals within! Watch &amp; subscribe to Odin Makes on YouTube, and support the show on patreon. Follow Odin on Facebook &amp; Instagram. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

Odin Abbott reveals how Odin Makes a YouTube show

In another solo episode I tackle loss and family turmoil in the most practical terms possible, to share how I have been coping over the last handful of months. Although this is an intensely personal and somewhat emotional episode, I believe what I share could be helpful for all kinds of trauma, and all kinds of creators. Plus, I recommend a great book on entrepreneurial thinking and talk about combining intermittent fasting &amp; stress! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

In another solo episode I tackle loss and family turmoil in the most practical terms possible, to share how I have been coping over the last handful of months. Although this is an intensely personal and somewhat emotional episode, I believe what I share could be helpful for all kinds of trauma, and all kinds of creators. Plus, I recommend a great book on entrepreneurial thinking and talk about combining intermittent fasting &amp; stress! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

Working through grief 2, making art of it!

Mike Dubisch

In a hilarious, emotional, insightful and info packed episode, Mike Dubisch says goodbye to Phoenix and our regular think-tank sessions on the show. It's not a full goodbye, but indeed a huge change from what was, and in turn we discuss the way life changes affect our work, as well as using life's big hurdles to catapult yourself to mixing metaphors... waitaminute-- Support Mike Dubisch at forbiddenfutures.net, and by keeping up with him on the socials. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

In a hilarious, emotional, insightful and info packed episode, Mike Dubisch says goodbye to Phoenix and our regular think-tank sessions on the show. It's not a full goodbye, but indeed a huge change from what was, and in turn we discuss the way life changes affect our work, as well as using life's big hurdles to catapult yourself to mixing metaphors... waitaminute-- Support Mike Dubisch at <a href="http://forbiddenfutures.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">forbiddenfutures.net</a>, and by keeping up with him on the socials. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

Bon Voyage Mike Dubisch, see you soon - plus, selling art on ebay

Voiceover artist Jack La Pick chats with me about formative high school pressures, drama class &amp; our early creative inspirations, the sometimes underwhelming realities of professional creative work, and finding your lane-- all through a healthy dose of hilarious anecdotes. Look for Jack to return in the near future! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

Voiceover artist Jack La Pick chats with me about formative high school pressures, drama class &amp; our early creative inspirations, the sometimes underwhelming realities of professional creative work, and finding your lane-- all through a healthy dose of hilarious anecdotes. Look for Jack to return in the near future! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

Creator origins with Jack La Pick

Stevie Rae

Stevie Rae Brown (aka Stevie Spade) returns to talk about breaking into a new stand-up comedy scene after moving to Seattle in the spring, and how its hard to be a human with feelings. We also have a nice heart to heart about the emotional perils of doing conventions when you're down, and have an illegal amount of laughs. (I looked it up.) Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

Stevie Rae Brown (aka Stevie Spade) returns to talk about breaking into a new stand-up comedy scene after moving to Seattle in the spring, and how its hard to be a human with feelings. We also have a nice heart to heart about the emotional perils of doing conventions when you're down, and have an illegal amount of laughs. (I looked it up.) Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow @storycraftpod, and follow me @webcomictheater &amp; @kraigcomx.

Social skills are hard! With returning guest Stevie Rae Brown

Seamus Smith &amp; I talk Robert Crumb the man and artist through the lens of "Crumb", the mind-blowing documentary from 1994 by Terry Zwigoff. Even after 25 years, and having built my own art career in the meantime, I was still floored by revisiting this film, and stunned at how much artists are alike at their core, even when they go through hell to grow up like Crumb did. Subscribe to Storycraft &amp; Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the shows @storycraftpod, @repeatviewpod, and me @kraigcomx.

Seamus Smith &amp; I talk Robert Crumb the man and artist through the lens of "Crumb", the mind-blowing documentary from 1994 by Terry Zwigoff. Even after 25 years, and having built my own art career in the meantime, I was still floored by revisiting this film, and stunned at how much artists are alike at their core, even when they go through hell to grow up like Crumb did. Subscribe to Storycraft &amp; Repeat Viewing on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the shows @storycraftpod, @repeatviewpod, and me @kraigcomx.

Discussing the Crumb Documentary 25 years later

William Stout

Legendary illustrator &amp; Production Designer William Stout shares captivating tales of his epic career and adventurous life. He's a huge inspiration to me, and throughout this conversation, he exhibits why, while simultaneously revealing all the wisdom you need to see your own creative career from a different perspective, and truly go after what you love. Film fans will also get loads of amazing behind the scenes anecdotes and reveals about huge movies such as Conan the Barbarian, Masters of the Universe, Dinosaurs &amp; more! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow this show @storycraftpod, and please follow me @kraigcomx.

Legendary illustrator &amp; Production Designer William Stout shares captivating tales of his epic career and adventurous life. He's a huge inspiration to me, and throughout this conversation, he exhibits why, while simultaneously revealing all the wisdom you need to see your own creative career from a different perspective, and truly go after what you love. Film fans will also get loads of amazing behind the scenes anecdotes and reveals about huge movies such as Conan the Barbarian, Masters of the Universe, Dinosaurs &amp; more! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow this show @storycraftpod, and please follow me @kraigcomx.

J Gonzo

Self-publishing comic book creator &amp; brilliant designer J. Gonzo (La Mano Del Destino) and I share a blisteringly sharp conversation about the DNA beneath our work, writing deep characters without getting too highbrow, genre, ancient history, banking on yourself, and so very much more. Find out more about Gonzo and his amazing work at jgonzodesigns.com and make sure to read his terrific comic La Mano del Destino! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter &amp; instagram @storycraftpod, and follow me @kraigcomx.

Self-publishing comic book creator &amp; brilliant designer J. Gonzo (La Mano Del Destino) and I share a blisteringly sharp conversation about the DNA beneath our work, writing deep characters without getting too highbrow, genre, ancient history, banking on yourself, and so very much more. Find out more about Gonzo and his amazing work at <a href="http://jgonzodesigns.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jgonzodesigns.com</a> and make sure to read his terrific comic La Mano del Destino! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter &amp; instagram @storycraftpod, and follow me @kraigcomx.

The how-to podcast for storytellers! Conversations with creators from comic books, writing, filmmaking and more. Learn how to survive &amp; thrive in the story arts with firsthand insights from working storytellers in comic books, film, comedy, music, video games, literature, journalism, criticism and more! While you learn to be a better creator, laugh, cringe, cry, and bask in the unique stories, powerful minds, and colorful personalities of today's cutting edge creatives. Hosted by illustrator-filmmaker Kraig Rasmussen. New episodes released weekly!

I love how Kraig ties the art of costume making to the art of storytelling! Very creative synergy between the two that I had not put together before.

Great Interview with Stevie Spade Cosplay

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Storycraft

Mike &amp; Kraig dive back in to finish the second half of Moebius "18 tips to aspiring artists", and the results are a very engaged and nuanced look at the craft of comics, as well as the core of creativity. Moebius has given us a perfect roadmap, although it starts out lofty, to attain  truly captivating, relatable results. This one was yet another delight to record, and left me with a lot to ponder about my own work. Hope it offers you the same! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Mike &amp; Kraig dive back in to finish the second half of Moebius "18 tips to aspiring artists", and the results are a very engaged and nuanced look at the craft of comics, as well as the core of creativity. Moebius has given us a perfect roadmap, although it starts out lofty, to attain  truly captivating, relatable results. This one was yet another delight to record, and left me with a lot to ponder about my own work. Hope it offers you the same! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your creative community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Mike and Kraig talk Moebius art tips - part 2

Mike Wellman

Writer, Retailer (owner, the Comic Bug), and all around one of my favorite people in comics, Mike Wellman joins me to chat about the ins and outs of being in our community. We talk about the realities of life in comics, or simply life AND comics, community, cons, childhood inspiration and much more! Follow Mike Wellman on Facebook, @atomicbasement1, and visit the Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach or Culver City. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Writer, Retailer (owner, the Comic Bug), and all around one of my favorite people in comics, Mike Wellman joins me to chat about the ins and outs of being in our community. We talk about the realities of life in comics, or simply life AND comics, community, cons, childhood inspiration and much more! Follow Mike Wellman on Facebook, @atomicbasement1, and visit the Comic Bug in Manhattan Beach or Culver City. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your community. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Fred Williamson

I have now had the absolute pleasure of talking with Fred Williamson on two occasions. The first was at a con in Palm Springs, when fortune happened to place our tables next to each other, and I was blessed with a weekend of his high energy anecdotes. The second is this amazing conversation-- a glimpse into 50 plus years of Hollywood and America, complete with all the details you'd want to know. We discuss director Robert Altman on M.A.S.H., co-stars Pam Grier, Franco Nero, and Jim Brown, Star Trek, football, martial arts, and more. This one is easily in my top 5! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please kindly rate, review and share! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

I have now had the absolute pleasure of talking with Fred Williamson on two occasions. The first was at a con in Palm Springs, when fortune happened to place our tables next to each other, and I was blessed with a weekend of his high energy anecdotes. The second is this amazing conversation-- a glimpse into 50 plus years of Hollywood and America, complete with all the details you'd want to know. We discuss director Robert Altman on M.A.S.H., co-stars Pam Grier, Franco Nero, and Jim Brown, Star Trek, football, martial arts, and more. This one is easily in my top 5! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please kindly rate, review and share! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Favorite sometime co-host Mike Dubisch and I talk about working through hardships, the misnomer that art isn't practical, the art market, and it's history. Plus we reveal a number of drawing tips &amp; tricks, and share some truly excellent nerdy laughs. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before you share it! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Favorite sometime co-host Mike Dubisch and I talk about working through hardships, the misnomer that art isn't practical, the art market, and it's history. Plus we reveal a number of drawing tips &amp; tricks, and share some truly excellent nerdy laughs. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before you share it! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Mike & Kraig - Art is Practical

In a very personal episode, I go solo to share a very big change my life just encountered, and how I am attempting to cope with it while still producing creative work. (WARNING: this is an extremely emotional episode.) Thank you very much to all the friends who have reached out personally. I don't have enough words to express my true gratitude. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing far and wide. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

In a very personal episode, I go solo to share a very big change my life just encountered, and how I am attempting to cope with it while still producing creative work. (WARNING: this is an extremely emotional episode.) Thank you very much to all the friends who have reached out personally. I don't have enough words to express my true gratitude. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing far and wide. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Storycraft Chronicles 4 - Working through Grief

Michael McMillian

Bryce Johnson

Hosts of the Bigfoot Collector's Club Podcast-- stars of True Blood and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, &amp; Willow Creek and Misfits &amp; Monsters, respectively, join me to talk all things paranormal, podcast and professional creative career. It's a high energy, high concept dive into many facets of imagination, reality, and everything in between. Fans of True Blood, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and many Bobcat Goldthwait projects, will get a lot from this, along with the usual goodies about surviving and thriving in your creative pursuits. Follow @bigfootcollectorsclub, @McMillzz, @MrBryceJohnson, @adventurevancomic &amp; @ryancody on instagram, as well as @McMillzz and @BryceOJohnson on twitter. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Hosts of the Bigfoot Collector's Club Podcast-- stars of True Blood and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, &amp; Willow Creek and Misfits &amp; Monsters, respectively, join me to talk all things paranormal, podcast and professional creative career. It's a high energy, high concept dive into many facets of imagination, reality, and everything in between. Fans of True Blood, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, and many Bobcat Goldthwait projects, will get a lot from this, along with the usual goodies about surviving and thriving in your creative pursuits. Follow @bigfootcollectorsclub, @McMillzz, @MrBryceJohnson, @adventurevancomic &amp; @ryancody on instagram, as well as @McMillzz and @BryceOJohnson on twitter. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Michael McMillian & Bryce Johnson

I take to the mic in a brief mini to talk about an upcoming event on May 10th in Sacramento, and some insanity from my recent online AND personal experience. The insanity comes in the form of 2 Fake News stories that affect me directly (mostly) and the fact that even exists. Plus, I talk about writing my stories with pictures as I go, and share 2 graphic novels I just read. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

I take to the mic in a brief mini to talk about an upcoming event on May 10th in Sacramento, and some insanity from my recent online AND personal experience. The insanity comes in the form of 2 Fake News stories that affect me directly (mostly) and the fact that even exists. Plus, I talk about writing my stories with pictures as I go, and share 2 graphic novels I just read. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Storycraft Chronicles 3/Content Trap 2: Fake News Edition/NerdNite Announcement

Michal Sinnott

A couple months ago, filmmaker and actress Michal Sinnott blew my mind when she described her incredibly unique and powerful film project, Born That Way. We reenact that so you can join in as we discuss the film, it's personal roots, family influence on creative work, long gestating projects, and the lesson we learn about ourselves on the creative journey. This is one of the most inspiring conversations I've had the honor to share, and I' very proud to say it is equally entertaining! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing it widely! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

A couple months ago, filmmaker and actress Michal Sinnott blew my mind when she described her incredibly unique and powerful film project, Born That Way. We reenact that so you can join in as we discuss the film, it's personal roots, family influence on creative work, long gestating projects, and the lesson we learn about ourselves on the creative journey. This is one of the most inspiring conversations I've had the honor to share, and I' very proud to say it is equally entertaining! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing it widely! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Michal Sinnott - Born That Way

Karina Wolfe

Actress Karina Wolfe talks with me about her recent, wonderful short film Thirsty Girl, Acting in LA vs SF, marketing yourself, and the skinny on LA auditions. We also cover her upcoming projects, her early film and stage work, including the brilliant Desdemona by Paula Vogel, and writing scripts for yourself. Plus, we discuss using your resources well, having proper representation, and how to maintain the hustle over time. Follow Karina's excellent work, and stay up-to-date at karinawolfe.com! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your tribe! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Actress Karina Wolfe talks with me about her recent, wonderful short film Thirsty Girl, Acting in LA vs SF, marketing yourself, and the skinny on LA auditions. We also cover her upcoming projects, her early film and stage work, including the brilliant Desdemona by Paula Vogel, and writing scripts for yourself. Plus, we discuss using your resources well, having proper representation, and how to maintain the hustle over time. Follow Karina's excellent work, and stay up-to-date at <a href="http://karinawolfe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">karinawolfe.com</a>! Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your tribe! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Last week, an old transcribed lecture from master cartoonist Moebius, made it's way around the web once again. Mike Dubisch and I decided to sit down and address all 18 tips, point by point, since Moebius is one of our mutual favorites. The conversation turned out to be illegal levels of fun, hilarious, and thought provoking all at once, even if we lean on Moebius for some of that. Find the Moebius art tips at openculture.com or by searching Xurxo Penalta-moebius-william-stout. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your fellow creators. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Last week, an old transcribed lecture from master cartoonist Moebius, made it's way around the web once again. Mike Dubisch and I decided to sit down and address all 18 tips, point by point, since Moebius is one of our mutual favorites. The conversation turned out to be illegal levels of fun, hilarious, and thought provoking all at once, even if we lean on Moebius for some of that. Find the Moebius art tips at <a href="http://openculture.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">openculture.com</a> or by searching Xurxo Penalta-moebius-william-stout. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your fellow creators. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Kraig & Mike on Moebius art tips - part 1

Alexis Lopez

Illustrator and Painter Alexis Lopez joins me to promote her gallery show in Phoenix, "Hustle &amp; Flow", and to generally break down the life of making art. We discuss community, voice, splitting focus and allowing a project to arise from playing with ideas on the side. Please follow Alexis Lopez on Instagram @heavymetalalo, as well as on esty, and join us for the opening of her show at Megaphone PHX on August 31st. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your people! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Illustrator and Painter Alexis Lopez joins me to promote her gallery show in Phoenix, "Hustle &amp; Flow", and to generally break down the life of making art. We discuss community, voice, splitting focus and allowing a project to arise from playing with ideas on the side. Please follow Alexis Lopez on Instagram @heavymetalalo, as well as on esty, and join us for the opening of her show at Megaphone PHX on August 31st. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your people! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

What I learned making stories this week was further wisdom from Seth Godin, for ask the doc I claim writer's block is fake, and I share what I'm reading. Hear the tale of my birth, 40 years before the date of this episode, then hear me gush about Seth Godin, how I love his new podcast Akimbo, and some of the great thoughts from his first episode that apply directly to storycraft as a show AND discipline. Also, I talk about a couple things I'm reading, one by Andy Diggle &amp; Victor Ibanez, the other by Larry Niven &amp; Jerry Pournelle. Plus, "Ask the Doc!" Send me your queries on story making, your thought process, or particular conundrum: @storycraftpod, @kraigcomx, Storycraft on Facebook and kraig@monkeygong.com. Let's talk it out! Also, please follow all of the above, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Nice reviews on iTunes/Apple Podcasts will result in fun shout outs on air!

What I learned making stories this week was further wisdom from Seth Godin, for ask the doc I claim writer's block is fake, and I share what I'm reading. Hear the tale of my birth, 40 years before the date of this episode, then hear me gush about Seth Godin, how I love his new podcast Akimbo, and some of the great thoughts from his first episode that apply directly to storycraft as a show AND discipline. Also, I talk about a couple things I'm reading, one by Andy Diggle &amp; Victor Ibanez, the other by Larry Niven &amp; Jerry Pournelle. Plus, "Ask the Doc!" Send me your queries on story making, your thought process, or particular conundrum: @storycraftpod, @kraigcomx, Storycraft on Facebook and <a href="mailto:kraig@monkeygong.com">kraig@monkeygong.com</a>. Let's talk it out! Also, please follow all of the above, and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Nice reviews on iTunes/Apple Podcasts will result in fun shout outs on air!

Storycraft Chronicles 2 - Birthday Pod minisode!

Longtime pal and sometime co-host Mike Dubisch returns after a long stretch to reveal his quarterly art &amp; fiction magazine "Forbidden Futures" in a lively and idea packed episode. We also chat about our comics obsession, whether or not it is responsible, and whether or not we care if it's responsible. Plus, we get really practical about "getting hired" in comics. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your friends! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Longtime pal and sometime co-host Mike Dubisch returns after a long stretch to reveal his quarterly art &amp; fiction magazine "Forbidden Futures" in a lively and idea packed episode. We also chat about our comics obsession, whether or not it is responsible, and whether or not we care if it's responsible. Plus, we get really practical about "getting hired" in comics. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your friends! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Mike Dubisch's Forbidden Futures

Malek Houlihan

Musician, actor, all around maker, Malek Houlihan &amp; I talk pitch meeting hacks, personal hacks and global hacks. This is a terrifically insightful, deeply practical, powerful episode, for everyone who makes anything, or wants to make anything out of their lives. Malek accompanies the podcast with his acoustic guitar to give a deceptively laid back ambience to one of the most incisively philosophical episodes I've ever done. I learned something big, and so may you. Buckle up! Follow Malek Houlihan on Facebook, @MalekHoulihan on twitter &amp; @malek_houlihan on Instagram. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Musician, actor, all around maker, Malek Houlihan &amp; I talk pitch meeting hacks, personal hacks and global hacks. This is a terrifically insightful, deeply practical, powerful episode, for everyone who makes anything, or wants to make anything out of their lives. Malek accompanies the podcast with his acoustic guitar to give a deceptively laid back ambience to one of the most incisively philosophical episodes I've ever done. I learned something big, and so may you. Buckle up! Follow Malek Houlihan on Facebook, @MalekHoulihan on twitter &amp; @malek_houlihan on Instagram. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Malek Houlihan side A - Secret personal & business hacks, social media

Prolific self-publishing comic book writer and convention queen Natalie Ngo joins me for a lively, hilarious chat about running a creative business, how to structure your business with the aim of actually making money, the ins and outs of conventions, and the ins and outs (so to speak) of modern dating. Follow Natalie on the socials @goldenassgwen &amp; @ngobrainer, and follow theadventuresofgoldenass.com. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Prolific self-publishing comic book writer and convention queen Natalie Ngo joins me for a lively, hilarious chat about running a creative business, how to structure your business with the aim of actually making money, the ins and outs of conventions, and the ins and outs (so to speak) of modern dating. Follow Natalie on the socials @goldenassgwen &amp; @ngobrainer, and follow <a href="http://theadventuresofgoldenass.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theadventuresofgoldenass.com</a>. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Natalie Ngo

TJ Storm, Martial Arts Hall of Famer, Performance Capture Pioneer, and all around action film guy, sat down with me to talk about his path into the movies, fighting vs filming, and working with great directors. We also nerd out to a hilarious degree over kung fu, and kung fu movies. This episode is very close to my heart, just for that, and its a terrifically fun time! Follow TJ @stormzeye on instagram, @tjstorm01 on twitter and on his school's site, mindseyetribe.com. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

TJ Storm, Martial Arts Hall of Famer, Performance Capture Pioneer, and all around action film guy, sat down with me to talk about his path into the movies, fighting vs filming, and working with great directors. We also nerd out to a hilarious degree over kung fu, and kung fu movies. This episode is very close to my heart, just for that, and its a terrifically fun time! Follow TJ @stormzeye on instagram, @tjstorm01 on twitter and on his school's site, <a href="http://mindseyetribe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mindseyetribe.com</a>. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

TJ Storm

Seamus Smith &amp; I tackle Steven Spielberg's "virtually" epic new film, complete with (mostly spoiler free) book to screen comparisons. After weeks of mixed headlines and a bravura box office take, we look at Ready Player One as filmmakers, artists, and fans of the book by Ernest Cline. We talk about the way the IP is handled, the deft script by Zak Penn &amp; Cline, the terrific performances by the incredible cast, dig into the strong social commentary, and Spielberg as a filmmaker. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your pals!  Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Seamus Smith &amp; I tackle Steven Spielberg's "virtually" epic new film, complete with (mostly spoiler free) book to screen comparisons. After weeks of mixed headlines and a bravura box office take, we look at Ready Player One as filmmakers, artists, and fans of the book by Ernest Cline. We talk about the way the IP is handled, the deft script by Zak Penn &amp; Cline, the terrific performances by the incredible cast, dig into the strong social commentary, and Spielberg as a filmmaker. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing with your pals! Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Storycraft/Repeat Viewing Podswap - Ready Player One

Ben Gleib

Disclaimer: This is not a campaign endorsement. Really, the title says it all. Previous guest and friend of the show, comedian Ben Gleib returns to reveal why he's running for the highest office in the land, why he might be a very interesting choice, and just what the hell it's like to do what he's doing. Go to Gleib2020.com to find out more about the campaign. Follow Ben online @bengleib, listen and subscribe to his podcast Last Week on Earth wherever podcasts are sold for free. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

Disclaimer: This is not a campaign endorsement. Really, the title says it all. Previous guest and friend of the show, comedian Ben Gleib returns to reveal why he's running for the highest office in the land, why he might be a very interesting choice, and just what the hell it's like to do what he's doing. Go to <a href="http://Gleib2020.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gleib2020.com</a> to find out more about the campaign. Follow Ben online @bengleib, listen and subscribe to his podcast Last Week on Earth wherever podcasts are sold for free. Subscribe to Storycraft on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you listen, and please rate &amp; review kindly before sharing. Please follow the show on twitter @storycraftpod, and follow me there and on instagram @kraigcomx.

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