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In this engaging episode, host Rob Lee sits down with the talented Frank Lawson a.k.a. South Side Frank, a renowned illustrator and cartoonist celebrated for his distinctive absurd realism. They chat about Frank's journey in the art world, his inspirations, and his drive to infuse his creations with meaningful messages. Frank opens up about artists he looks up to and gives us a peek into the local comic scene. The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as they address real-world issues like gentrification and the rising cost of living. Frank recounts his foray into digital art amid the pandemic and talks about "Poctober," his initiative to spotlight black punk artists. They discuss the power of embracing individuality in art and the cathartic power of creative expression. Wrapping up, Frank dives into the world of misunderstood villains and shares details about his sketchbook, which fans can find on his website.Episode Highlights:Welcome to the show (00:00:10) Host Rob Lee kicks off the podcast, warmly welcoming listeners and introducing today's guest, the talented illustrator and cartoonist, South Side Frank.Art as a calling (00:03:35) Frank opens up about his deep-rooted love for art and the journey that led him to become the artist he is today.Childhood inspirations (00:06:50) Frank fondly recalls the early influences on his creativity, from his father's artwork to his fascination with television and cartoons.Mentors and muses (00:12:53) Frank reflects on the profound impact that artist Dawud Anyabwile had on his work and discusses the significance of representation in the arts.Broadening Horizons (00:16:36) Frank recounts his eye-opening encounters with underground comics and the lasting influence of trailblazers like Robert Crumb and Harvey Pekar.Defining "absurd realism" (00:34:22) Frank explains his distinctive artistic style, "absurd realism," which captures his view of the world peppered with pop culture nods.Digital evolution (00:39:13) Frank describes his transition to digital art-making on the iPad, a change accelerated by the pandemic's constraints.Envisioning the future (00:56:20) Potential reimaginings of childhood cartoons like "Pole Position" and "Robotech" are pondered, along with the power of bringing such ideas to life.Key Takeaways:1. Embrace your unique artistic style to make a statement and stand out in the creative world.2. Recognize the influence of societal issues, such as gentrification, on local art scenes and artists' lives.3. Discover the therapeutic power of creativity in navigating challenging times like the pandemic.4. Explore the perspectives of misunderstood characters to add depth and complexity to your work.Website and Socials:southsidefrank.comInstagram: southsidefrank_0.2If you loved diving into the world of absurd realism with South Side Frank and enjoyed our conversation on everything from the therapeutic power of art to the nuances of punk culture, then don't miss out on the chance to explore more of Frank's incredible work. Head over to his website to check out his sketchbook and follow him on social media to stay updated on his latest projects. Your support means the world to artists like Frank, so please take a moment to rate and review this episode, letting us know your thoughts. And if you want to help keep these insightful conversations coming, consider supporting our Patreon. Your contribution helps us continue to bring unique voices and stories to the forefront. Thank you for listening, and thank you for your support! This program is supported (in part) by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation. If you have a story about art, culture, or community, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on 'The Truth In This Art' podcast.Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.About "The Truth In This Art""The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.Connect with me:Website | Twitter | Instagram Support the show:Merch from Redbubble | Make a Donation ★ Support this podcast ★
Jason and Pope talk about the rebuilding of Pope's computer and the current crop of cartoons that are being updated and rebooted.
“The Greatest Cartoon Reboots” could be misleading. We aren't trying to rank cartoon reboots, we are talking about the ones that deserve it according to us. There are so many action cartoons from different eras that seem like they'd be slam dunks in our modern IP obsessed times but these seem forgotten or relegated to development hell. This isn't just nostalgia (well some of it is) we're really trying to identify why a cartoon would make a good movie or show right now and we even hatch an idea for a killer cartoon version of a certain timeless pulp barbarian. This one is creative, innovative and illustrative of our approach to storytelling babay!! Enjoy! Follow us! Here's everybody's Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdGoatPodcast (Our Twitter account) https://twitter.com/EdGreerDestroys https://twitter.com/dorkyswallow Please leave a 5 star review on your podcast app, it really helps! Subscribe and like our videos on YouTube and Please share our stuff. Support our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheGreatestPod to get exclusive pods on subjects we can't tackle here and also physical art prints. Watch REBOOT IT, our YouTube Show where we update your favorite franchises alongside Fandom Producer Billy Business here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/REBOOTITSHOW https://www.youtube.com/@ronswallow Buy Ron's album here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=on+the+wing+of+a+dragon+ron+swallow&i=digital-music&crid=19V9JSITSY4QX&fbclid=IwAR1pNRvTsJXRfyPj0hu4MFINx6bUXy9KTdy7_3_UJZNB9Zr8j7fe8FUIiVA&sprefix=%2Cdigital-music%2C187&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_1_0_recent https://music.apple.com/us/album/on-the-wings-of-a-dragon/1687418796
As no gaming content November begins, I dive into reboots, sequels and more for some cartoons I grew up on and enjoy.
Prepare to get nerdy... Tonight we chat about cartoons of our youth that were rebooted and what's good and/or bad about the reboots. Dawn takes on her childhood favorite "Thundercats" from 1985 and talks about the two different reboots of the cartoon from 2011 and 2020. Then Drezz tackles "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe" from 1983 and its reboot from 2002. Then we as close out the podcast we list the shows we are currently streaming on various services which may be helpful in picking out what you watch next.
A whole episode that proves that sometimes, the second time really is the charm. With the help of returning guest (and host of the EPIC TALES FROM THE SEWERS PODCAST) Justin Cooper, we present a slew of really well done cartoon reboots from recent years! Reboots tend to get a bad rap, but trust us, these are worth your time! Later on, we'll tackle this week's OCTOPONDER THIS question before Nintenjoe takes us out kicking' and thrashin' with another POWER TO THE METAL! ----------------------------------------Retro Ridoctopus is:• Parasite Steve (read)• 8-Bit Alchemy (listen)• Nintenjoe (subscribe)----------------------------------------All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile Retro Ridoctopus is part of the Dorkening Podcast Network, the Inebri-Art Podcast Network and is brought to you by Deadly Grounds Coffee! Find out more at https://retro-ridoctopus.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
Nerd is the new sexy is our outlook on everything nerd. A lot of ranting by nerds. In the future we will be reviewing all sorts of toys, video games, movies, comic books and so forth. Season 2! Episode 33! This week Sunrie and Wyldfyre are talking about cartoons and their reboots! Why we think they are better then some of the originals in some instances. Also, Sunrie nerdtech reviews his computer and more! Want to get in touch with the nerds? Give them a Podcast idea? Have something that you want them to review? Contact them below. Nerd is the new sexy Facebook page Nerd is the new sexy twitter Nerd is the new sexy Instagram Great news nerds! You can call the NITNSE staff now and leave them idea's and the like for future podcasts, streams, and events! Just dial (559) 997-6803 and leave a voice mail!
Welcome back to episode 14 of Raging Nerds! This week Thirsty and Jon talk about the Cartoon Reboots of Thunder cats, Mega man, and She-Ra.…Continue readingRaging Nerds Episode 014 – Lion-o, Aki, She-Ra Oh my!
80’s Cartoon Reboots, We’ve a Plenty, And Voltron is AMAZING!!! After the amazing wrap up of this season of DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender (Now Streaming on NetFlix) the guys decided to reflect of 80’s cartoon reboots of the past and upcoming future ones as well. With such topics as….. OMG!!! Voltron is soooooo Good!!! (no … Continue reading Episode 23-80’s Cartoon Reboots and Netflix’s Voltron → The post Episode 23-80’s Cartoon Reboots and Netflix’s Voltron appeared first on GoTW Podcast.
80’s Cartoon Reboots, We’ve a Plenty, And Voltron is AMAZING!!! After the amazing wrap up of this season of DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender (Now Streaming on NetFlix) the guys decided to reflect of 80’s cartoon reboots of the past and upcoming future ones as well. With such topics as….. OMG!!! Voltron is soooooo Good!!! (no … Continue reading Episode 23-80’s Cartoon Reboots and Netflix’s Voltron → The post Episode 23-80’s Cartoon Reboots and Netflix’s Voltron appeared first on GoTW Podcast.
We talk cartoons on this episode of Sanity Claws Radio. Lindsay, Scotty, Badger, Karen, and Jon talk about some of our favorite cartoons, both from the past and the present and discuss which classic shows need reboots. Also, Scott and…
The Guys talk about new Kong Movie and Cartoon Reboots.