We’re back! After scheduling conflicts and, you know, reasons we are a bit off our schedule… but not any more!
On this episode, we all share our experiences discovering the Internet and online culture.
Also, watch your pets if you live near Austin. You’ve been warned.
Show Notes:
Why was the Science Center disappointing?
“Or, I can learn to bring them back to life!”
Believe in your dreams even if it involves a gypsy curse.
A biologist or an assassin.
Because Silence of the Lambs, I guess…
What was your first time like?
I was like Kimmy Schmidt!
Chaaaaaarge it!
A fight on the internet?!
Juarez? The Compaq
“Do you ever feel like there’s more out there than you know how to find?”
Consuming vs creating on the Internet William Gibson
Garbage disposal level of consuming
Online games
File sharing and working in radio
Zeff, director of local non-profit, Comicare, joins us to talk about their charity organization, sharing comic books with kids, and the impact on everyone involved.
Show Notes:
Zeff from Comicare Team Atticus
Working with Cosplayers
How did Comicare Start?
Finding comic book donations AZ Tony Stark
The Comicare Crusaders
How do you handle the situations you visit?
“We are not the super heros.” Radio Active Man #1
How will Comicare grow?
Finding Cosplayers
Gaining perspective from donating
“It’s a comicon everyday for us!” Comicare on Facebook Drawn to Comics
Comicare Booth at Phoenix Comicon
Author Ryan Dalton sits down with us to talk about working with Phoenix Comicon, the writing process, and selling his first young adult novel series.
A quick note and apology for the sound quality of this episode. There were technical difficulties (read human error) and it turned out our conversation was recorded from the wrong input source.
This was such a great conversation, though, there’s no way we wouldn’t share it. Enjoy!
Designer and world creator, Eric Torres, joins us for a candid conversation about his origin and influences, building the World of Rynaga, cultivating creativity, and building community.
Show Notes:
Pokemon needs no introduction
The madness sets in
Ghost shuffle board
Travelling by imagination
Craving immersive experiences
Have you ever dreamt a game?
Meet Eric Torres My rhymes are bottomless World of Rynaga
Eric’s nerdy origins
How do you start eating an elephant?
Eric’s mentors and inspiration
“I never relied on my day job to satisfy me creatively.” Iconica
Finding balance
“If you don’t have adventures of your own how can you create something?” Prelude
What is the World of Rynaga?
Building a following Daft Punk Tribute
Value in scarcity
Giving creative license while maintaining ownership Vormator Eric on Instagram
Andrea Beesley, who has been doing great things in the valley for going on 10 years, sat down with us to chat about movies, events, and expanding the culture experience, in Phoenix.
The episode has been saved! We have to say a big thank you to Tom at Chandler Data Professionals for all the work to recover the dead hard drive. He was professional, thorough, and we definitely recommend him to anyone in need of drive recovery services.
Clintus joins us to share what it’s been like becoming a full-time YouTuber, how to build an audience, and sharing his family with the world.
Show Notes:
Adult Words
“I’m very open with my kids.”
Did we start? How Clintus got started on YouTube
The Daily Life Genre Shaytards Squirrel!!!!
Archiving vs Sharing
“Try and do anything for a thousand days in a row.”
What is the drive?
How to diversify TLC Toddler Bowl Playlist Live
How the schedule has changed since going full-time YouTube
Engagement drives audience growth Cameron’s awesome story
“How much me, how much my kids.”
The long con
The 3 magic ways to build an audience
The importance of authentic content
Getting the family on camera
Mason Jack and Crissy YouTube
It’s like a real life crossover episode
“Hey guys, I’m quitting my job.”
The importance of data
We had some audio troubles with the recording so we’re releasing Austin’s story in two parts.
In this episode, Austin shares where he grew up, having surgery at a young age and the perspective he gained from that experience, and some of his more interesting work stories.
Show Notes:
Are you from Globe?
Everybody is fap-able.
How Austin ended up in South Africa
“Your proposal was a shining light on the horizon.”
Federal Agents
“When adventure knocks, you answer.”
“I was the second person to have this surgery.”
“Can I push on it?”
“You can’t say ‘yolo’ unless you’ve had your head de-gloved.”
Why getting married at 19 made sense.
Creativity and Technology
