What's Your Random?

Morgan Quaid has stories to tell and music to make. To do so he artfully and honestly puts pen to pad and lets inspiration flow through him.  But how does he stand up to his super ego that attempts to bring him down?  How does he manage so many large, epic stories all at once?  You are going to have to listen to find out!  Sincerest apologies to Morgan for delaying the release of this one - but rest assured it is well worth the wait.  Enjoy the Random!

Enjoy this short segment of 5 closing questions from What's Your Random #Podcast! Full episode with Alec Sorbello discussing his #indiecomic 'The Gyro Universe' is episode #43 on Youtube, Spotify and all podcatchers!

Alec joins WYR to talk about the second kickstarter for 'The Gyro Universe' his expanding Epic #ScifiFantasy #Indiecomic. Alec is a storyteller by trade and discusses his journey honing that craft, and...... his experience almost cutting off his finger. Enjoy the Random!

Enjoy this short segment of 5 closing questions from What's Your Random #Podcast! Full episode with Ryan Claytor discussing his #indiecomic 'A Hunter's Tale' is episode #42 on Youtube, Spotify and all podcatchers!

Ryan Claytor is collaborating creatively with his grandfather many years after his passing. 'A Hunter's Tale', a #poem written many moons ago by Charles Kermit Claytor, is now accompanied by the #indiecomic #art of his grandson Ryan. Ryan and I discuss this project and dive deeply into creative inspirations, process, perseverance, and what it means to Eat an Elephant one bite at a time! Enjoy the Random!

Yes it is as juicy and enticing as it sounds!!! 'Fangs and Foul Play' is a fantastic mix of Sabrina the Teenage Witch via Archie #Comics and Clue with a twist of social analysis and consciousness that can only come from writer L.K. Ingino. Leanne is full of interesting concepts she is gearing up to explore and on this episode of the #podcast discusses her creative journey and arrival as a creator and leader of the Headless Gnomes. Enjoy the Random~

Chris Moses has had a busy 11 months since our last discussion on episode 17 of WYR in Dec 2020. With 2 releases of 'The Saturn Effect' and an inaugural issue of 'Some City' (my personal favorite) Chris continues to challenge himself by writing in different styles and genres.  But isn't style singular?... That's what I thought too and one of many topics covered in this episode of WYR.   Enjoy the Random!

Calvin Chambers talks Icarus Metro #Comic and coming back to creativity after hiatus to recognize it as a source of joy. Calvin is among #indiecomic creators pushing boundaries of epic story telling in a vast universe. Support on Kickstarter and at www.icarusmetrocomics.com. Enjoy the Random!

Faced with gate keepers in your #creative space? Advice from Lynsey G and Jayel Draco of Oneshi Press:  Band together, blaze your own path and go around!!! That is exactly what they did when challenged by restrictive norms in the world of #publishing. Now they successfully print and broadcast their own unadulterated creative works into the world as they were meant to be. Enjoy this wide ranging #podcast discussion about going #indie, #storytelling, #collaboration and the #creativeprocess! Until next time - Enjoy the Random!

God is dead but The Permanent Revolution is alive and well.  The gang joins to talk how individual influences and experiences coalesce into group magic in #IndieRock music making.  Sounds of Bowie, Descendants, Rancid, Beach Boys, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists and dashes of truly original magic combine to form an eclectic sound I can only describe as New 90's - for the 2020's.  Yes, I practically gushed the whole discussion as the host of this show and a fan.  My mission: to break down what makes this group so original and so good!  Follow the band on Bandcamp and Spotify,  let us know your favorite song, and share it to your friends. Until next time, Enjoy the Random!

Enjoy this short segment of 5 closing questions from What's Your Random #Podcast's full episode with J. L. Johnson Jr. about his #indiecomic 'Ennead: The Rule of Nine'.Watch and listen to the full episode #36 on Youtube, Spotify and all podcatchers!After a quick ten months of major life events and successful Kickstarter campaigns Jeff and I rejoin to discuss the now, the then and the future of Ennead: The Rule of Nine.  Again this time we get granular about how Jeff's #creative process has evolved and how he manages the #storywriting and #worldbuilding that go into his #indiecomic.  Be sure to follow Jeff on Insta and Twitter to stay up to date and as always ~Enjoy the Random!closing 5 questions of each long form discussion as its own short segment called "5 Quick Questions". Enjoy!

After a quick ten months of major life events and successful Kickstarter campaigns Jeff and I rejoin to discuss the now, the then and the future of Ennead: The Rule of Nine.  Again this time we get granular about how Jeff's #creative process has evolved and how he manages the #storywriting and #worldbuilding that go into his #indiecomic.  Be sure to follow Jeff on Insta and Twitter to stay up to date and as always ~Enjoy the Random!Also note starting with this episode we will release the closing 5 questions of each long form discussion as its own short segment called "5 Quick Questions". Enjoy!

Two issues deep into his Alien Invasion Apocalypse #comic Alec Sorbello has launched his first kickstarter for The Gyro Universe.  This #indiecomic that looks on a classic genre with a refreshing lens.  In our discusion this podcast we walk together through the challenges and rewards of creativity and share a lot of laughs along the way.  Don't forget your blow horn woot woot and as always Enjoy the Random!

From the self proclaimed messed up brain that brought you the killer sloths of 'Slow Pokes', Steve Urena joins WYR to discuss his latest #indiecomic project Zombie Date Night. Making history as WYR's first repeat guest Steve shares the different approach he took between these two projects, his evolving #creativity, and flirts with things to come. Enjoy the Random!

When you are making something from nothing you have to believe! Markus Geiger's belief has resulted in 7 kickstarters and a growing fan base for his #boardgame brain children! Space Kraken is one such beautiful baby and is currently funding on #kickstarter.  His games are highly original and employ novel approaches to age old mechanics. Markus describes his passion, process and important insights into doing kickstarters right! You can follow Markus's evolving portfolio at 3D Lab Art. Enjoy the Random

Alex Cartwright recently found the origins of his name to mean "wheel maker"  - another serendiptous discovery since embarking on the product developement journey for DayDisc.  As a 21st Century disc maker Alex has followed in his ancestor's footprints by infusing functional, anthropological and spiritual meaning into his wearable anaolog habit tracking pendant.  Join us as we peel back these layers of meaning, functionality and more! Enjoy the Random!

ArcaneBullshit's Evan Doherty joins the #podcast to talk #meme making, meta ideas of nonsense (and meaning), #oraclecards, tarot cards, humor in absurdity and the evolution of his project.Enjoy the Random!

Hunter Fournier is a cartoonist, illustrator, muralist, a great guy and oh so many other things.  Most notable he is a collector of vintage fountain pens, which he uses in his fantastic ink #illustration.  Hunter describes his journey into the world of vintage pens with a level of depth and artistry that would make a fine wine would blush. On this #podcast episode we discuss nostalgia, the rabbit holes of the internet, the rabbit holes of our lives, and what it means to pursue ideas bigger than ourselves. Follow Hunter on Instagram and Enjoy the Random!

ALK Merlin joins our 29th #podcast to discuss #comic projects, and his quickly evolving and highly original style of #illustration.  We also dive into the inspirations and  opportunities of #global connectivity, coloring as a #colorblind artist, and setting yourself up for success! ALK is pursuing his random and I hope he inspires you too!Enjoy the Random!

Representation matters... and the type of representation matters. Pritty...  @prittynotpretty... is a coming of age #animation that seeks to explore and celebrate Black boyhood, joy, and self-discovery. Representation was one of many topics discussed at length with guests Terrance Daye & Keith F. Miller Jr.'s who joined What's Your Random #podcast to discuss the origins and creative process behind their #Shortfilm.Their #kickstarter is going into it's final hours as we approach April 1st 2021. Enjoy the convorsation, their project and... Enjoy the 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.

Chris Moses is the mastermind behind 'The Saturn Effect' a #sciencefiction universe that is slowly unfolding in #indiecomic form online... and now in print! His recently successful #kickstarter campaign for #thesaturneffect Alpha will give readers a hard copy in hand to read as they look forward to kickstarting the second of eight issues in February 2021.We talk allegory, systemic challenges in our democracy, and building and audience to ensure creative success. Enjoy the Random!

Matt Moss is a drawer - an artist and designer - introduced to me by Luis Santamarina (see interview 8).  Matt and Luis worked together on a daily webcomic about their respective lives unfolding during the pandemic called 66 days. Matt and I explore many topics including: technology's impact on design work over the last two decades, learning from your mistakes, forgiveness and fallibility and the virtues and challenges of using creativity to sort through ideas and contemporary hot topics. Enjoy the Random!

Creating short film at Out Jogging Pictures for 20 years Brian Christopher White is an #Indie film maker. His upcoming show "Lost/Found" will be his first foray into web series. On the #podcast we discussed appreciating incremental growth and ways to jump start a film making career.... TEASER!....In short you have to start! So, get whatever camera you can grab and shoot. This conversation is full of golden learning moments gleaned from Brian's 20 year experience. Enjoy the Random!

Edie Deffebach wrote, produced and acted in The Queue, a short film that explores and "examines the limits of trust and morality when living in a fractured and divided world". On our #creative #podcast we explore the challenges and fortune of creating during the pandemic and consider the possibilities for film to act as a means of exploring difficult ideas and evolving current events. Recently successfully Kickstarted The Queue is in post production and will be released early 2021!Edie Photo Credit to: Sequoia Ziff

Matt Palmer has been hard at work on the multimedia #Tokusatsu project the @ImmortalRedFox for over 4 years. His story spans both a youtube #webseries and a #manga inspired #comic that come together to tell a campy hero story, and feed his quest for creative expression and nostalgia. Matt and I talk about the online groups that brought us together and how they keep us fueled - with like minded niche creators inspiring one another from across the globe!

Andy Nordvall brings stories to life! He is known for his illustrated novel "Siren's Song", his webcomic @internetroomate, and his guest hosting on 'Burn After Pitching'. Together we explore his craft, his collaborations, and the benefit of boundaries. I look forward to his imaginative storybooks to come and ask you to Enjoyed the Random!

Explore #boardgames through the lens of a creator! Becca Horovits recently brought her boardgame Annapurna to life through Kickstarter.  We discuss the layers of design and art that go into making a game, the challenges of rulebook writing, marketing a one of a kind game.... and the differences between board games and #videosgames - in digitalspaces! Get Annapurna here and as always, Enjoy the Random!

Henry Barajas is a comic writer and story teller who infuses his stories with latinx history and cultural context - first in nonfiction with La Voz De M.A.Y.O. Tata Rambo and now with Helm Grey Castle! Enjoy the random!

Kip Benjamin (@Ipkipi) is an artist and comicbook creator. Traversing the Atlantic which separates us we connected to celebrate Kip's wildly successful kickstarter, discuss the year long process to make it a reality, talked about the dreams that inspire their work, and finished by exploring inclusion and diversity in story telling. Check out Heaven's Not Enough and Kip's other amazing work!

Luis Santamarina is an Argentina based comic creator. From story to pencil, pen, color and distribution he shares details of the Argentine comic book industry, his growing international network, and his metaphysical philosophy. You can enjoy his work on www.Mitomante.com.ar, @Mitomante, and in the recently funding kickstarter #comicanthology: A Cold Dark Universe

It's not just fun and #videogames and it's not just #80snostalgia! The origins of #Arcadegames stretch to our distant prewar past and will extend into our digital future. Where were we, where are we now and where will we go? Zach Weddington has the answers! Help bring his #Kickstarter to life here: Arcade DreamsEnjoy our longform chat on this #Podcast as we investigate the #creativeprocess of a documentary #filmmaker. From the pains to the joys of compilation editing to how #technology and culture have evolved in #arcade #games over the years.More info here: Arcade Dreams WebsiteOh I made a mistake I must correct which is the opening music - Otis McDonald is the artist!Enjoy the Random! Intro by Otis McDonald - https://www.otismacmusic.com/SFX: www.freesfx.com/

Join Jeff and I for a deep dive into his ambitious world building experiment for the #indiecomic Ennead: The Rule of Nine. Key topics explored are the parallels between Jeff's story andAmerican history, how to manage such a large project, and using analogies as a tool to explore uncomfortable concepts and ideas. You can find out more fund his project here: Ennead Kickstarter As always enjoy the Random!

#Film Director Henry Scriven @henryscriven joins me today to share his #Kichstarter for 'To A Cinder', a feature length #neonoir film. We also discussed his journey to becoming a director, his collaborative #process and... his beard, among many other things. Enjoy the #longform chat and Enjoy the random!

Director, Writer, Musician, Illustrator, Peter Ricq joins us to discuss his current #Kickstarter project: Ghosts Are People Too, a children's book to scare the fear out of em! Jk, but... seriously, it's meant to teach kids how to challenge and overcome their fears, and I would add that includes perhaps pursuing their passion like Peter himself! Enjoy the Random~ Click the link to support and follower Peter @Pricq!

Meet Don @NguyeningItWe had a great convo about #indiecomics and being a comic book artist, his personal and collaborative projects and much more!Support: DANGER ARCADE  A comic book ARCADE full of EXCITING stories of DANGER! NIGHTMARE THEATER - A Cinematic Horror Comic Anthology  A scary big, 225+ page book starring demons, Lovecraftian monsters, psycho killers and more. Cthulhu Invades Oz - A 140+ Page ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL  Lovecraft meets Oz in this amazing anthology packed with SUPERSTAR CREATORS from SCOUT, SOURCE POINT, MAD CAVE, ACTION LABS, and more!

#Comicbook writer and creator Steve Urena joins our #podcast to discuss his latest creation - Slow Pokes: A Sloth-Horror Comedy Comic Book which has captured the mind of #Kickstarter supports. Their hearts, well those are for the sloths!Support Steve Here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/steveurena/slow-pokes-a-sloth-horror-comedy-comic-book

Longtime friend and first guest David Shulwits is a Michigan native who is pursuing creative endeavors in real estate, remodeling, and reinvesting.