Storycraft

How people make stories. Featuring conversations with comic book creators, filmmakers, comedians, musicians, writers & more. Hosted by graphic novelist Kraig Rasmussen. New episodes weekly starting January 2020!

Tony Guaraldi Brown Returns! 11/15/2019

Tony Guaraldi Brown Returns! 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 /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/12044318

Jennifer Lynn Simpson 10/25/2019

Jennifer Lynn Simpson 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 on keeping you focused. Plus, we go deep on her creative process and the way her particular music brain works, in a very wide ranging and enlightening chat. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/11787311

Odin Abbott reveals how Odin Makes a YouTube show 10/17/2019

Odin Abbott reveals how Odin Makes a YouTube show 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. An epic chat years in the making, that doesn't disappoint in scope or entertainment value! /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/11677652

Working through grief 2, making art of it! 10/02/2019

Working through grief 2, making art of it! 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 & stress! /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/11476787

Bon Voyage Mike Dubisch, see you soon - plus, selling art on ebay 09/26/2019

Bon Voyage Mike Dubisch, see you soon - plus, selling art on ebay 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-- /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/11399399

Creator origins with Jack La Pick 09/19/2019

Creator origins with Jack La Pick Voiceover artist Jack La Pick chats with me about formative high school pressures, drama class & 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! /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/11312534

Social skills are hard! With returning guest Stevie Rae Brown 08/24/2019

Social skills are hard! With returning guest Stevie Rae Brown 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.) /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/10977230

Discussing the Crumb Documentary 25 years later 08/17/2019

Discussing the Crumb Documentary 25 years later Seamus Smith & 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. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/10903161

William Stout 07/17/2019

William Stout Legendary illustrator & 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 reveals for huge movies such as Conan the Barbarian, Masters of the Universe, Dinosaurs & more! /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/10553756

J Gonzo 07/03/2019

J Gonzo Self-publishing comic book creator & 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. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/10386911

Mike and Kraig talk Moebius art tips - part 2 06/28/2019

Mike and Kraig talk Moebius art tips - part 2 Mike & 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! /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/10323158

Kraig & Mike on Moebius art tips - part 1 06/21/2019

Kraig & Mike on Moebius art tips - part 1 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. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/10235546

Ben Gleib Returns, and he's running for President! 05/28/2019

Ben Gleib Returns, and he's running for President! Disclaimer: This is not a campaign endorsement. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/9942494

Mike & Kraig - Art is Practical 05/18/2019

Mike & Kraig - Art is Practical 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 & tricks, and share some truly excellent nerdy laughs. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/9835157

Storycraft Chronicles 4 - Working through Grief 05/15/2019

Storycraft Chronicles 4 - Working through Grief 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. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/9785405

Natalie Ngo 04/10/2019

Natalie Ngo 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, and the ins and outs of conventions, the ins and outs (so to speak) of modern dating. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/9335396

Mike Wellman 03/16/2019

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! /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/9025373

TJ Storm 01/11/2019

TJ Storm 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, martial arts in general, and of course, kung fu movies. This episode is very close to my heart, just for that, and its a terrifically fun time! /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/8218049

Michal Sinnott - Born That Way 10/31/2018

Michal Sinnott - Born That Way 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! /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/7378772

Mike Dubisch's Forbidden Futures 10/08/2018

Mike Dubisch's Forbidden Futures Longtime pal and sometime co-host Mike Dubisch returns after a long stretch to reveal his quarterly art & 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. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/7139524

Karina Wolfe 09/15/2018

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. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/7050001

Fred Williamson 09/06/2018

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. 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! /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/7013506

Alexis Lopez 08/29/2018

Alexis Lopez Illustrator and Painter Alexis Lopez joins me to promote her gallery show in Phoenix, "Hustle & 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. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/6980037

Michael McMillian & Bryce Johnson 08/21/2018

Michael McMillian & Bryce Johnson Hosts of the Bigfoot Collector's Club Podcast-- stars of True Blood and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, & Willow Creek and Misfits & 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 thriving in your creative pursuits. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/6953665

Malek Houlihan side A - Secret personal & business hacks, social media 06/14/2018

Malek Houlihan side A - Secret personal & business hacks, social media Musician, actor, all around maker, Malek Houlihan & 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! /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/6702751

Storycraft Chronicles 3/Content Trap 2: Fake News Edition/NerdNite Announcement 05/09/2018

Storycraft Chronicles 3/Content Trap 2: Fake News Edition/NerdNite Announcement 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. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/6572467

Storycraft/Repeat Viewing Podswap - Ready Player One 04/20/2018

Storycraft/Repeat Viewing Podswap - Ready Player One Seamus Smith & 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 & Cline, the terrific performances by the incredible cast, dig into the strong social commentary, and Spielberg as a filmmaker. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/6505221

Storycraft Chronicles 2 - Birthday Pod minisode! 04/13/2018

Storycraft Chronicles 2 - Birthday Pod minisode! What I learned making stories this week was further wisdom from Seth Godin, and I claim writer's block is fake. Hear the tale of my birth, 40 years before this episode, then I gush about Seth Godin, his new podcast Akimbo, and some ideas from his first episode that apply directly to creators. Also, I talk about a couple things I'm reading. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/6476122

Storycraft Chronicles 1: What I learned making stories this week - Solo minisode 04/06/2018

Storycraft Chronicles 1: What I learned making stories this week - Solo minisode It's a strange return to the origninal format of Storycraft, where I discuss things about my own work, share things I learn from making stories, and specifics from the freelance struggle, all by myself on the mic-- or, Kraig goes solo! (No relation. Zero wookies are involved in this episode, unfortunately...) Also, I welcome you to "what I learned making stories this week", and companion segment, "Ask the doc!", where I solicit your problems or need for feedback on one of your own projects. Join me! /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/6450943

Mike Dubisch & Kraig on improving freelance client communication 03/22/2018

Mike Dubisch & Kraig on improving freelance client communication Mike and I talk about a couple of hidden pitfalls in art freelance that affect everything in our lives, and how to get out of them, while (maybe) also making a little extra cash. This is a sometimes rowdy debate about wrangling your time management, and taking back some of your agency with clients, to ensure you get paid for all the work you do, not just what you turn in. /episode/index/show/thestorycraftpodcast/id/6395312

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