Random Fandom

Hey there fellow geeks! This week these geeks get to chat with this chubby geek on the Random Fandom show! Brian Thompson from The Smuggler's Room talks to us about building something out of nothing!You can find us and more of our builds and content below! https://www.thesmugglersroom.com/ https://instagram.com/thesmugglersroom/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSmugglersRoom/?ref=bookmarks https://twitter.com/SmugglerRoom https://www.patreon.com/thesmugglersroom

It's been a long time. I know. Sorry about that. Life happens. Anyway, we recorded this back in October of 2021 and then "stuff" happened and we didn't get around to editing or posting it. So "today" Derek and I talk to Animation Director and creator, Dan Povenmire, of Phineas and Ferb fame. Dan gets to talking about his TikTok channel, YouTube shorts, how he and Swampy and their animation team (WHICH DEREK USED TO BE ON!!!) would come up with the stories, plots, songs, etc. How the pandemic affected work, life, etc. And more etc. etc. as we just kinda talk about random stuff. But that is what Random Fandom is all about anyway, right?

Mark joins us this time around for a great talk about his time playing Boba Fett in the Special Edition of A New Hope, how he got to do that ... being as he was working in the animation dept over at Lucas Film at the time. Listen in as Mark, Derek and I just sit back and talk about animation secrets, our love for Star Wars, how dreams really DO come true sometimes and loads of other things. Enjoy! Derek and JamesAlso, be sure to check out Mark's Youtube channel where he shows off his incredible art skills. Link below:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQr0fC624rl0XLzV5Zohb4A/videos

It's been quite a while since we have posted — sorry about that. This time around we have a very special guest, Mr. Nick Maley, aka "that Yoda guy." Mr. Maley talks with Derek and I about his love of movies, working on Yoda, Life Force, and many many others as well as his museum in St Maarten. Both Derek and I were influenced into becoming makers by a lot of Mr. Maley's work and it was a real honor and a lot of fun to talk with him here. Check out the links below to follow along and help support his community! YouTube | Facebook | Starnet | Museum

Welcome to Random Fandom! This week we have Bob Clagett from I Like To Make Stuff. Maker, teacher, husband, father, YouTuber, Podcaster, this guy does so much. Its a real pleasure having him on the show as he talks about his R2D2 build, woodworking, and a whole lotta other "stuff." Everyone be sure to check out his website, YouTube, I Like To Make Stuff; his podcasts, Making It, No Instructions, and Brain Pick as well as his book, Making Time. I'm probably forgetting something. Bob also recommends Story Brand, by Donald Miller. This episode was a lot of fun to record; we hope you enjoy it!Music by ARTLIST.IO Against Gravity Evgeny Bardyuzha

This episode, Bruce Mitchell joins us; conceptual executioner. Bruce shares with us some things he has made for movies and TV, how he designs unbelievably cool masks and robot sculptures and his love for Mad Max. This was such a fun time, it flew past for all of us and we hope to have Bruce back for more soon. If you would like to see his work, check him out on Facebook (just look for his name) and on Instagram under conceptual_executioner. Here are a few of his works that we were talking about in the show.Mask1 and mask2Music : On the Way by Ian Post @ArtlistProduced and Edited by James Wright

Sorry for this beings few weeks late - technical difficulties.This episode is dedicated to Mr. Chadwick Boseman. Wakanda Forever!Crystal Chesney-Thompson is Derek's better half and an unbelievably gifted and skilled artist. She is currently a director over at Rough Draft Studios in Glendale, Cali. where she is in charge of Netflix's hit, Disenchantment. It's not an easy job, but it sure seems to be a fun one! Crystal tells us what makes her tick, what inspires her, how she met Derek and what hobbies influence her craft. Very much worth the listen to those of us into animation.Also, we mention Scott Robertson's highly recommendable book, How To Draw. Check it out here: https://amzn.to/36uWPu0

Today Derek and James talk with Sato Takayuki (Sato is his family name), motion graphic designer behind some VERY cool stuff. Just check out his page for samples: https://otas.tv/ Sato-san talks about his experiences learning the ropes; getting a job; getting a job in a foreign country; getting his dream job and also advice on how to do well and work for toward your dream. And how to get a job.The Swamp Thing Opening Credit Sequence https://youtu.be/4IXDTnfkkEA

In our first real interview we talk to Ted Haines and Ilona Muschenetz, partners in crime, fabricators of props, costumes and walk arounds in the movie industry, TV and various other visual entertainment. Having worked on everything from Kia’s hamsters to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Jingle All the Way to the Mandalorian, Ted is a master of foam craft. Ted and Ilona worked together at Legacy Effects and argue about which one swept who off whose feet. Needless to say, they’re a dynamic duo. Knowing Ted from The Stan Winston School of Character Arts many years back, this is a nice catch up for both James and Derek with their old teacher. Check out Ted on Facebook at Ted Haines, Foam Fabricatorand on Instagram at foamfabber

Derek and James discuss school, early careers and influences.

This was not originally supposed to be our first episode. Sadly on the 13th of July, 2020, the Maker community lost Grant Imahara. This pre-premiere episode is a quick dedication to Grant, his creativity and his impact on our community. Derek and James talk briefly about the kind of inspiration and model Grant was to the maker community, the robot community and fandom in general. Thank you, sir, for sharing your joy in the craft with the whole world.