Podcasts about Illustration

Sam Clements is curating a fictional film festival. He'll accept almost anything, but the movie must not be longer than 90 minutes. This is the 90 Minutes Or Less Film Fest podcast. In episode 172 Sam is joined by artist and illustrator Murugiah. Murugiah has chosen Alice in Wonderland (75 mins). Made by Walt Disney Productions and released in 1951, the animated classic stars Kathryn Beaumont, Ed Wynn, Richard Haydn, Sterling Holloway, Jerry Colonna, Verna Felton, and Bill Thompson.  Sam and Murugiah discuss the huge influence Alice in Wonderland has had on his artwork, producing his first solo exhibition, and a special guest appearance from Disniversity's Dr Sam Summers.  MURUGIAH: Ever Feel Like… is running at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration until 4 October 2026. Thank you for downloading. We'll be back in a couple of weeks! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. We're an independent podcast and every recommendation helps - thank you!  Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Show your support for the podcast and help us stay truly independent by leaving us a tip at our Ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/90minfilmfest Website: 90minfilmfest.com Blue Sky:  @90minfilmfest.bsky.social Instagram: @90MinFilmFest Produced by Sam Clements and Louise Owen. Guest star Murugiah. Additional editing and sound mixing by @lukemakestweets. Music by Martin Austwick. Artwork by Sam Gilbey.  We are a proud member of the Stripped Media Network.

How much of a successful comics career depends on being temporarily delusional? Brad and Dave suspect it may be more than anyone wants to admit.Then, a listener asks about creating a style guide for a comic. Brad and Dave discuss the small decisions that help lettering remain clear, consistent, and easy to read — from spelling out numerals and avoiding hyphenated line breaks to shaping word balloons, using all-caps lettering, and deciding whether “livestream” is one word or two.Finally, they look back at the pivotal “sliding doors” moments that could have sent their careers in entirely different directions. Dave talks about leaving Mattel, choosing webcomics over syndication, and the friendships that helped him become a better cartoonist. Brad remembers the collapsed newspaper job offer that sent him back to comics, the syndicate pitch that deserved to fail, and the leap that finally made cartooning his full-time career.ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW...Why every creative career requires a little temporary delusionWhat belongs in a comic-specific style guideWhy Brad spells out numbers in Evil IncPunctuation, abbreviations, and the Oxford commaWhy hyphenating words inside balloons hurts readabilityHow line breaks affect the shape and flow of a word balloonAll caps versus sentence-case letteringUsing colloquial spellings without making dialogue difficult to readThe pivotal decisions that changed Brad and Dave's careersLeaving a secure job to become a full-time cartoonistChoosing webcomics over newspaper syndicationHow a community of fellow cartoonists can accelerate your growthComicLab is made possible through the support of our Patreon members. Join us at Patreon.com/ComicLab for more than 200 hours of bonus episodes, including our exclusive Pro Tips podcast, and access to the ComicLab Discord community.Share your thoughts on the ComicLab Confab Line: 1-609-379-3520. We may play your message on a future episode! You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Episode 198 September 10, 2026 On the Needles 2:24 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film– DONE!!   135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan     SSAL 2026: Chameleonic Socks by Stephen West, Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy in Butterfly Kisses, West Wool Hex in Explore (blue- shocking, I know)   Simple Baby Cap 1 by Susan B. Anderson, Gusto Wool– DONE!   Scultura by Cecelia Campochiaro, AVFKW Floating in Ripple Effect  On the Easel 9:24 Gouache painting class Finished the envelopes! Oils! On the Table 15:48 What Can I Bring by Casey Elsass Staycation Salt & vinegar salsa verde   Linger by Hetty Liu McKinnon (yes again) Eggplant Puttanesca Peaches and Cream with Chile Crisp   Chicken salad with diced pickles Rye crackers from Dinner: Changing the Game by Melissa Clark Anchovy salmon with chives–OH MY, SO GREAT! From Melissa Clark Meatballs wth Marmalade glaze from Melissa Clark   On the Nightstand 28:14 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Hugos!  Yeah The Everlasting!     The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum (audio) Black Bag by Luke Kennard The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester (audio)   The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5   Bingo 43:38 WE'RE DONE!!  Listen to the episode to see if you've won!   Bingo thread on Ravelry (you may need to register to view/participate but it's free)   Prizes! Jen of Down Cellar Studio: free knitting kit: pattern, yarn and spa goodies Keri Fischer-Seehuetter's Ravelry Store patriotic star coasters Charlotte of Blue Shine Art: free class Daria of Daria Penta Art & Illustration: fun sticker sheets Jenny of Dinner a Love Story: free year of substack and copy of Weekday Vegetarians vol 1 & 2 (and second set of books entry for those who complete Cooking Only Bingo) Rancho Gordo deluxe gift box Jen of Books are My People: two free months of substack so book club!   Monica's Bingo: Appetizer menu: cocktail club salsa verde Craft usa: baby hat Usa food: s'mores! Read aloud?? Cortney's Bingo: Read aloud; austen synopsis Menu of appetizers  

Comment savoir si je suis prête à me lancer dans l'illustration ? Dans cet épisode je vous aide à déceler les indices qui prouvent que votre envie peut se transformer en projet concret ou bien rester au stade de hobbie.✨ DANS CET ÉPISODE, J'AI PARLÉ DE :Exprimer ce qu'on a en nous à travers le dessin et la créativité, il n'y a rien de plus n'est-ce pas ? En revanche, tenter de décortiquer les ficelles du métier de l'illustration, trouver son style et créer son portfolio, c'est une autre paire de manche. Ma formation "L'Atelier Formation" est là pour ça : https://elodie-illustrations.net/ia✨ ATELIER PRIVÉ : LES 5 ÉTAPES POUR VIVRE DE SES DESSINS (gratuit)Dans cet atelier,  je vais te montrer ce qui fonctionne vraiment aujourd'hui pour décrocher des clients pro, notamment ma méthode en 5 étapes pour construire un portfolio irrésistible.Dans cet atelier privé, je vais vous montrer où chercher les clients qui ont vraiment besoin de votre style, je vais vous aider à bien vous positionner pour que les clients arrêtent de comparer uniquement au prix et vous repartirez avec un plan d'action clair à mettre en place pour démarrer votre activité dans l'illustration.Mais aussi…...Des exemples concrets de projets d'illustrationPour que vous puissiez vous projeter et vous faire une idée claire du marché de l'illustration commerciale et des projets que vous pourriez réaliser....La façon la plus efficace d'attirer les client·e·s « pros »Et pourquoi c'est important de le savoir dès le départ pour rester motivé·e et garder le cap tout au long de la préparation de ton portfolio.Rendez-vous ici pour réserver ta place au plus vite : https://elodie-illustrations.net/masterclasse.✨ RETROUVEZ LES NOTES DE L'ÉPISODE ICI :https://elodie-illustrations.net/166

Quelle place donnes-tu à ta créativité au quotidien ?Avec Jeanne, art thérapeute et créatrice du compte Happy Creativity, on s'est posé la question pour inaugurer une série de 3 épisodes ensemble ! D'abord parce que dans notre société actuelle, on nous incite à ne pas développer notre créativité et à la standardiser (l'enfer), difficile de passer à côté. Mais aussi et surtout parce qu'on en a toutes les deux fait notre métier ! On passe nos journées à aider les autres à se connecter à leur créativité : qu'en est-il de la nôtre dans tout ça ?Dans cet épisode, on parle de nos créations d'enfant, d'art thérapie, du monde de l'art, de processus créatif, de doute et de confiance en soi. On te tease aussi le prochain épisode qui parlera... de journaling !Pour suivre Jeanne : https://www.instagram.com/happycreativity_/?hl=frPOUR SOUTENIR LE PODCAST

Dave and Brad return from the 80th Annual National Cartoonists Society Conference and Reuben Awards with stories to tell! They look back on ComicLab LIVE and a private tour of the newly redesigned Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum! Then it's on to the Reuben Awards, where Mark Tatulli finally won the Reuben Award after years of nominations. But some of the best moments happened between the scheduled events. Brad gets the chance to sit down with 95-year-old cartooning legend Mort Gerberg and hear stories about the golden age of magazine cartooning — including an incredible story about a newly arrived Sergio Aragonés taking Manhattan by storm. Jim Davis shares the story behind Garfield's famous suction-cup dolls, along with his surprisingly strict 25-word rule for writing the strip. And the farewell brunch turns into an exchange of sketches, original art, and some wonderful reminders of why cartoonists come back to this event year after year. Finally, an old collection of America's “best college cartoonists” offers an unexpected lesson about making a career in comics: You don't have to start out at the front of the pack. You just have to keep going. ON THIS WEEK'S SHOW... • ComicLab LIVE at the NCS Conference • The newly redesigned Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum • Which original would you save from a museum fire? • The Reuben Awards • Katie Cook and Mark Tatulli take home awards • Lunch with Dave and Eileen Blazek • Brad's conversation with Mort Gerberg • Mort's stories about Sergio Aragonés • Jim Davis on writing Garfield • The accidental origin of the Garfield suction-cup doll • Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott • Original art at the farewell brunch • ComicLab listeners at the NCS • The NCS Cartoonist Showcase • Why persistence matters more than being the best You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Une histoire de pression de l'air Pourquoi faire la guerre du son, et comment le faire ? Depuis des décennies et à longueur de journée, le Liban vrombit comme un ventilateur, survolé par des drones et des avions de chasse de l'armée israélienne qui hante son espace aérien. Les sons qu'ils produisent harcèlent les populations et ont de réelles répercussions, faisant planer l'angoisse et semant la terreur… La guerre sonore "Chercher des images choc" est le métier que faisait Servane quand elle était monteuse pour un média vidéo soumis aux lois des algorithmes numériques. Mais dans la guerre des images rapides, une autre violence, bien présente, est souvent occultée : celle des armes sonores. Avec elles, il est possible d'harceler les populations avec des drones à Beyrouth, d'attaquer avec des canons à son à Belgrade, de torturer avec des sons au Vietnam ou de la musique à Guantanamo. En quatre épisodes, “La guerre sonore” explore toutes les manières dont on peut faire la guerre en restant sous les radars des caméras et des téléphones, mais pas des corps et des micros de radio. Mentions : - Extrait du film Soundtrack to War de George Gittoes, 2005 ; - Extrait du film Shutter, de Banjong Pisanthanakun et Parkpoom Wongpoom, 2004 ; - Extrait du film Songs of War : Music as a weapon, de Tristan Chytroschek, 2010. Bibliographie : - Le son comme arme de Juliette Volcler, La Découverte, 2011 ; - À l'écoute de l'environnement : répertoire des effets sonore de Jean-François Augoyard et Henry Torgue, Parenthèses, 1995 ; - Music as torture/Music as weapon de Suzanne G. Cusick, Trans, 2006. Pour aller plus loin : - Sonic Warfare, de Steve Goodman, The MIT Press, 2010. Remerciements : À Jovan Stojanovic, Nikola Čuturić, Adam, Téa Ziadé, Daniel Carde, Benoit de Tréglodé, Caline Matar, Charles Peyredieu du Charlat, Eliana Kachaamy et la famille Yakushev de m'avoir accordé leur confiance en acceptant d'être enregistré.es ; à Earshot et Lawrence Abu Hamdan, au collectif 11:52 Paris, au service vidéo de L'Orient-Le Jour et Lucile Wassermann de leur aide active et précieuse ; aux personnes qui n'apparaissent pas à l'audio mais dont les témoignages ont enrichi le podcast ; à toute l'équipe d'ARTE Radio ; à Manal Fkihi pour la poésie ; et à Laurent Selinder pour les débuts, les retours, et toutes les conversations entre les deux. Cet épisode a été réalisé et produit en partenariat avec L'Orient-Le jour. Enregistrements décembre 2025-février 2026 Entretien et montage Servane d'Alverny Réalisation et mixage Charlie Marcelet Illustration Jana Traboulsi Production ARTE Radio

Pas vu, pas pris Les ondes sonores, ça peut faire mal ? Le 15 mars 2025, lors d'une manifestation anti-régime à Belgrade, en Serbie, un son percute subitement la foule à 19h11. Sur les vidéos et captations, aucune trace de ce son ne s'entend. Comment l'expliquer ? Une enquête est ouverte pour reconstituer ce qu'a été ce son, issu d'un canon à son, qui a traumatisé les foules. La guerre sonore "Chercher des images choc" est le métier que faisait Servane quand elle était monteuse pour un média vidéo soumis aux lois des algorithmes numériques. Mais dans la guerre des images rapides, une autre violence, bien présente, est souvent occultée : celle des armes sonores. Avec elles, il est possible d'harceler les populations avec des drones à Beyrouth, d'attaquer avec des canons à son à Belgrade, de torturer avec des sons au Vietnam ou de la musique à Guantanamo. En quatre épisodes, “La guerre sonore” explore toutes les manières dont on peut faire la guerre en restant sous les radars des caméras et des téléphones, mais pas des corps et des micros de radio. Mentions : - Extrait du film Soundtrack to War de George Gittoes, 2005 ; - Extrait du film Shutter, de Banjong Pisanthanakun et Parkpoom Wongpoom, 2004 ; - Extrait du film Songs of War : Music as a weapon, de Tristan Chytroschek, 2010. Bibliographie : - Le son comme arme de Juliette Volcler, La Découverte, 2011 ; - À l'écoute de l'environnement : répertoire des effets sonore de Jean-François Augoyard et Henry Torgue, Parenthèses, 1995 ; - Music as torture/Music as weapon de Suzanne G. Cusick, Trans, 2006. Pour aller plus loin : - Sonic Warfare, de Steve Goodman, The MIT Press, 2010. Remerciements : À Jovan Stojanovic, Nikola Čuturić, Adam, Téa Ziadé, Daniel Carde, Benoit de Tréglodé, Caline Matar, Charles Peyredieu du Charlat, Eliana Kachaamy et la famille Yakushev de m'avoir accordé leur confiance en acceptant d'être enregistré.es ; à Earshot et Lawrence Abu Hamdan, au collectif 11:52 Paris, au service vidéo de L'Orient-Le Jour et Lucile Wassermann de leur aide active et précieuse ; aux personnes qui n'apparaissent pas à l'audio mais dont les témoignages ont enrichi le podcast ; à toute l'équipe d'ARTE Radio ; à Manal Fkihi pour la poésie ; et à Laurent Selinder pour les débuts, les retours, et toutes les conversations entre les deux. Enregistrements décembre 2025-février 2026 Entretien et montage Servane d'Alverny Réalisation et mixage Charlie Marcelet Illustration Jana Traboulsi Production ARTE Radio

Torture FM Entre effet et affect, où le son agit-il ? Retour sur les cassettes fantômes de la guerre du Vietnam, pendant laquelle l'armée américaine a fait diffuser des enregistrements d'âmes errantes pour marquer les populations, et sur les rouages de la torture musicale à Guantanamo. La guerre sonore "Chercher des images choc" est le métier que faisait Servane quand elle était monteuse pour un média vidéo soumis aux lois des algorithmes numériques. Mais dans la guerre des images rapides, une autre violence, bien présente, est souvent occultée : celle des armes sonores. Avec elles, il est possible d'harceler les populations avec des drones à Beyrouth, d'attaquer avec des canons à son à Belgrade, de torturer avec des sons au Vietnam ou de la musique à Guantanamo. En quatre épisodes, “La guerre sonore” explore toutes les manières dont on peut faire la guerre en restant sous les radars des caméras et des téléphones, mais pas des corps et des micros de radio. Mentions : - Extrait du film Soundtrack to War de George Gittoes, 2005 ; - Extrait du film Shutter, de Banjong Pisanthanakun et Parkpoom Wongpoom, 2004 ; - Extrait du film Songs of War : Music as a weapon, de Tristan Chytroschek, 2010. Bibliographie : - Le son comme arme de Juliette Volcler, La Découverte, 2011 ; - À l'écoute de l'environnement : répertoire des effets sonore de Jean-François Augoyard et Henry Torgue, Parenthèses, 1995 ; - Music as torture/Music as weapon de Suzanne G. Cusick, Trans, 2006. Pour aller plus loin : - Sonic Warfare, de Steve Goodman, The MIT Press, 2010. Remerciements : À Jovan Stojanovic, Nikola Čuturić, Adam, Téa Ziadé, Daniel Carde, Benoit de Tréglodé, Caline Matar, Charles Peyredieu du Charlat, Eliana Kachaamy et la famille Yakushev de m'avoir accordé leur confiance en acceptant d'être enregistré.es ; à Earshot et Lawrence Abu Hamdan, au collectif 11:52 Paris, au service vidéo de L'Orient-Le Jour et Lucile Wassermann de leur aide active et précieuse ; aux personnes qui n'apparaissent pas à l'audio mais dont les témoignages ont enrichi le podcast ; à toute l'équipe d'ARTE Radio ; à Manal Fkihi pour la poésie ; et à Laurent Selinder pour les débuts, les retours, et toutes les conversations entre les deux. Enregistrements décembre 2025-février 2026 Entretien et montage Servane d'Alverny Réalisation et mixage Charlie Marcelet Illustration Jana Traboulsi Production ARTE Radio

Bouche à oreille Le son est bien une arme invisible, d'accord. Mais ce sont des armes qui laissent des traces dans les corps. Ces traces peuvent ressortir longtemps après la guerre, parfois pour raconter au mieux son histoire. Le grand-père de Servane, qui se souvient des sons de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, et le journaliste américain David Carde, qui imite les sons, témoignent. La guerre sonore "Chercher des images choc" est le métier que faisait Servane quand elle était monteuse pour un média vidéo soumis aux lois des algorithmes numériques. Mais dans la guerre des images rapides, une autre violence, bien présente, est souvent occultée : celle des armes sonores. Avec elles, il est possible d'harceler les populations avec des drones à Beyrouth, d'attaquer avec des canons à son à Belgrade, de torturer avec des sons au Vietnam ou de la musique à Guantanamo. En quatre épisodes, “La guerre sonore” explore toutes les manières dont on peut faire la guerre en restant sous les radars des caméras et des téléphones, mais pas des corps et des micros de radio. Mentions : - Extrait du film Soundtrack to War de George Gittoes, 2005 ; - Extrait du film Shutter, de Banjong Pisanthanakun et Parkpoom Wongpoom, 2004 ; - Extrait du film Songs of War : Music as a weapon, de Tristan Chytroschek, 2010. Bibliographie : - Le son comme arme de Juliette Volcler, La Découverte, 2011 ; - À l'écoute de l'environnement : répertoire des effets sonore de Jean-François Augoyard et Henry Torgue, Parenthèses, 1995 ; - Music as torture/Music as weapon de Suzanne G. Cusick, Trans, 2006. Pour aller plus loin : - Sonic Warfare, de Steve Goodman, The MIT Press, 2010. Remerciements : À Jovan Stojanovic, Nikola Čuturić, Adam, Téa Ziadé, Daniel Carde, Benoit de Tréglodé, Caline Matar, Charles Peyredieu du Charlat, Eliana Kachaamy et la famille Yakushev de m'avoir accordé leur confiance en acceptant d'être enregistré.es ; à Earshot et Lawrence Abu Hamdan, au collectif 11:52 Paris, au service vidéo de L'Orient-Le Jour et Lucile Wassermann de leur aide active et précieuse ; aux personnes qui n'apparaissent pas à l'audio mais dont les témoignages ont enrichi le podcast ; à toute l'équipe d'ARTE Radio ; à Manal Fkihi pour la poésie ; et à Laurent Selinder pour les débuts, les retours, et toutes les conversations entre les deux. Enregistrements décembre 2025-février 2026 Entretien et montage Servane d'Alverny Réalisation et mixage Charlie Marcelet Illustration Jana Traboulsi Production ARTE Radio

Dans cet épisode, je vous explique ce qu'un bon book doit montrer, sous quelle forme le présenter et surtout les erreurs qui peuvent complètement desservir votre travail.✨ DANS CET ÉPISODE, J'AI PARLÉ DE :Exprimer ce qu'on a en nous à travers le dessin et la créativité, il n'y a rien de plus n'est-ce pas ? En revanche, tenter de décortiquer les ficelles du métier de l'illustration, trouver son style et créer son portfolio, c'est une autre paire de manche. Ma formation "L'Atelier Formation" est là pour ça : https://elodie-illustrations.net/ia✨ CHALLENGE : ILLUSTRATION, STARTEREst-ce que tu rêves de vivre de tes illustrations, sans savoir vraiment par où commencer ?Si oui, j'aimerais t'inviter à rejoindre mon challenge Illustration Starter : https://elodie-illustrations.net/challenge-illustration-starter/Pendant une semaine, je vais t'accompagner pas à pas pour t'aider à comprendre si le métier d'illustrateur·trice est fait pour toi, comment poser des bases solides, et surtout comment commencer à transformer tes dessins en opportunités concrètes.Et le meilleur dans tout ça, c'est qu'à la fin du challenge, tu repartiras soit avec une vision claire de la suite à donner à ton projet créatif, soit avec la certitude que ce n'est peut-être pas ton chemin pour l'instant. Dans les deux cas, tu auras gagné en clarté et en confiance pour avancer.Alors si tu veux réserver ta place, rends-toi dès maintenant sur le lien ci-dessous et je te retrouve très vite dans le challenge : https://elodie-illustrations.net/challenge-illustration-starter/✨ RETROUVEZ LES NOTES DE L'ÉPISODE ICI :https://elodie-illustrations.net/165 ✨ RETROUVEZ-MOI ICI :https://www.instagram.com/elodie.learn✨ ABONNEZ-VOUS & LAISSEZ UN AVISSi vous avez aimé cet épisode, prenez un petit moment pour vous abonner et laisser un avis sur Apple Podcasts !https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/illustration-le-podcast/id1526068631Votre soutien nous aide à toucher davantage d'artistes qui ont besoin de ces conseils.

Outline: “Hot, Cold or Lukewarm” I. Introduction: The Challenge of Being Lukewarm Opening encouragement: “We will rejoice and be glad in it.” Illustration about coffee: Some prefer it hot. Some prefer it cold. Few prefer it lukewarm. Connection to spiritual life: Jesus desires people who are spiritually hot or cold, rather than lukewarm. Primary text: Revelation 3:14–22 II. Background: The Message to the Church at Laodicea The passage came to the preacher during a three-day fast and prayer. Jesus gives John the Apostle a revelation while John is on the Isle of Patmos. John was elderly and exiled because of his faithful proclamation of Jesus Christ. Revelation 1:19 provides the framework for the book: Things John had seen. Things that were happening. Things that would take place afterward. Revelation chapters 2–3 contain messages to seven literal churches in Asia Minor: Ephesus Smyrna Pergamos Thyatira Sardis Philadelphia Laodicea III. The Purpose and Pattern of the Seven Messages Each message begins with a revelation of who Jesus is. Each generally contains: A commendation. A rebuke or correction. Counsel about how to respond. Smyrna and Philadelphia received commendation without rebuke. Laodicea uniquely received rebuke without commendation. The messages to the first-century churches remain relevant to believers today. Application: Scripture is given for teaching, correction, reproof, and training. Believers should examine themselves rather than constantly examine others. IV. Jesus' Standard for Evaluating His Church Jesus does not primarily evaluate churches according to: Attendance. Buildings. Money/budget. The preacher contrasts the “ABCs”: Attendance Buildings Cash Jesus emphasizes the D: Discipleship. The goal is not merely making decisions or gathering spectators. True disciples: Follow Jesus. Learn from Him. Live like Him. Contribute through faith and service. The emphasis is quality rather than quantity. Jesus looks at the inward condition of the heart rather than outward appearance. V. The Four C's of the Message 1. The Christ — Revelation 3:14 Jesus identifies Himself as: The Amen The faithful and true witness The beginning/source of God's creation Jesus alone is qualified to judge the heart and soul. “Beginning” refers to His supremacy, source, and preeminence—not that Jesus was created. Jesus is both authoritative and loving. Believers should measure themselves by: Jesus. God's Word. Avoid comparing yourself with other people because comparison produces: Pride. Insecurity. 2. The Complacency — Revelation 3:15–17 Jesus says the Laodiceans are neither hot nor cold. Their lukewarmness makes Him want to spit/vomit them out. Hot represents: Passion. Spiritual hunger. Prayer. Scripture. Commitment. Pursuit of God. Cold represents: Clearly recognizing one's distance from God. Awareness of one's need for God. Lukewarm represents: Indifference. Going through religious motions. Lack of spiritual passion. Being comfortable with just enough Christianity to avoid real transformation. Background of Laodicea: Nearby Hierapolis had hot springs. Cold water was also available from another nearby source. By the time water reached Laodicea through aqueducts, it became lukewarm. Jesus used the city's familiar experience to communicate a spiritual truth. Warning against becoming like the Pharisees: Religious outwardly. Spiritually corrupt inwardly. Self-righteous and judgmental. Complacency often develops gradually through compromise. The danger of prosperity: “I am rich.” “I have everything I need.” Material sufficiency can produce spiritual self-sufficiency. True wealth is being rich toward God. Without Jesus, possessing everything amounts to nothing. With Jesus, even without worldly possessions, a person possesses what truly matters. 3. The Counsel — Revelation 3:18–19 Jesus counsels the Laodiceans to receive from Him: Gold refined by fire — true spiritual riches. White garments — righteousness and purity in Christ. Eye salve — spiritual sight and understanding. Jesus again speaks in terms familiar to Laodicea: Financial/banking center → gold. Textile/fashion industry → clothing. Medical/eye treatment → eye salve. The central message: Stop trusting worldly resources. Come to Jesus for what truly satisfies. Jesus could command, yet He lovingly says, “I counsel you.” Isaiah 55 reinforces God's invitation to receive His provision without money. Jesus' rebuke comes from love: “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten.” The appropriate response is: Zeal. Repentance. Change. 4. The Call — Revelation 3:20–22 Jesus says: “I stand at the door and knock.” The original context is striking: This message was addressed to a church. Jesus is pictured as outside, knocking to be let back in. Jesus continues pursuing people even when they have become: Complacent. Lukewarm. Backslidden. His invitation: Hear His voice. Open the door. Fellowship with Him. The promise to those who overcome: They will sit with Christ on His throne. Main emphasis: There is still hope. There is still grace. There is still restoration. There is still a future. VI. Personal Self-Examination The sermon shifts from examining the church to examining oneself. Questions for believers: Am I spiritually hot, cold, or lukewarm? Have I become complacent? Am I more influenced by culture and social media than Scripture? Am I following Jesus or merely participating in church? Have prosperity and comfort made me less dependent on God? Do not judge yourself by comparison with others. Judge yourself according to God's Word. The preacher uses his own experience of receiving a medical diagnosis as an illustration: An accurate diagnosis is not condemnation. It identifies the problem so healing can begin. Likewise, God's conviction exposes spiritual problems so restoration can occur. VII. Communion and the Call to Examine Ourselves Transition to 1 Corinthians 11:23–32. Communion is presented as a moment of self-examination. Believers are instructed to examine themselves before partaking. God knows: Sin. Rebellion. Compromise. Hidden struggles. Yet He continues to knock and invite people into fellowship. God does not demand that people fix themselves before coming to Him. The invitation is: Come as you are. Repent. Surrender. Allow God's grace to transform you. VIII. Final Appeal Stop living below God's calling and purpose. Move from: Complacency → zeal. Compromise → surrender. Lukewarmness → spiritual fire. Self-sufficiency → dependence on God. Judge yourself rather than others. Recognize that correction can be an expression of love. A true friend tells the truth rather than simply affirming everything. Jesus is still knocking. The response required is simply to open the door. Closing invitation: Examine your heart. Hear Jesus. Open your heart. Repent. Receive His grace. Restore your relationship with Him.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Mindy Stein, founder of Inklet Press. She is going to chat with us today about indie publishing. Mindy Stein is the founder of Inklet Press, an independent publishing studio based in White Marsh, Maryland.   Her journey began in Berlin, where she studied Illustration and Design before publishing her own books and discovering just how complicated the publishing process could be. Rather than accepting an industry that often leaves authors overwhelmed and disconnected, she created a different model—one that combines creative guidance, publishing expertise, and genuine collaboration.   Today, Mindy works directly with authors from concept to finished book, helping them navigate editing, illustration, design, production, and publishing while preserving their unique voice throughout the process.   Her passion extends beyond producing books. Through community events, creative gatherings, and educational workshops, she hopes to build a welcoming place where writers, illustrators, and readers can learn from one another and grow together.   Whether she's illustrating, publishing, roasting coffee in the studio, or hosting conversations about creativity, Mindy believes that stories bring people together—and that everyone has one worth telling.   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   You can follow Author Mindy Stein Website: https://www.inkletpress.com/ FB: @Inkletpress IG: @inkletpress     Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #mindystein #Inkletpress #indiepublishing #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Once again, Dave and Brad brought their podcast to the stage at the annual National Cartoonists Society Conference and Reuben Awards. They were joined by Dee Fish, Terri Libenson, and Jamar Nicholas — three cartoonists with very different creative paths and a wealth of hard-earned advice to share. Dee Fish Dee Fish is a cartoonist, illustrator, and writer best known for Finding Dee, her semi-autobiographical webcomic about navigating life after coming out as a transgender woman. Dee was nominated for a Reuben Award in the Best Online Shortform category. Terri Libenson Terri Libenson is the cartoonist and author behind the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends graphic-novel series. Before moving into graphic novels, she created the syndicated comic strip The Pajama Diaries and worked as a writer and illustrator for greeting cards. Her tenth Emmie & Friends book, Seriously, Celia?, arrives in September 2026. Jamar Nicholas Jamar Nicholas is an award-winning cartoonist, graphic novelist, and educator whose work includes the Leon series from Scholastic Graphix, beginning with Leon the Extraordinary. He also adapted Geoffrey Canada's memoir Fist Stick Knife Gun into a graphic novel and has spent much of his career teaching and encouraging young people to tell stories through comics. The third Leon graphic novel, Leon and the Big, Big Problem, is scheduled for January 2027. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

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Episode 197 August 27, 2026 On the Needles 1:19 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film   135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan     SSAL 2026: Chameleonic Socks by Stephen West, Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy in Butterfly Kisses, West Wool Hex in Explore (blue- shocking, I know)   Postcard! IG link from Hunter Hammerson On the Easel 16:52 Sewing: the silk tie tassel charms   Envelopes for the calendars Oil painting and easel swap out?! On the Table 21:01 The Most Addictive Orzo salad by Jenny Rosenstrach(could have access if you win bingo!)   Skirt steak and corn & feta salad by Ali Slagle from I Dream of Dinner   Cheesy Green Chile Bean Bake Recipe Part of bean bake formula   Key Lime Bars *perfect* chicken cutlets White bean & spinach (with carmelized onions, garlic, aquafava, parm) Focaccia Loaf (SUCCESS!!) On the Nightstand 35:34 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you! The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung The Girl with a Thousand Faces by Sunyi Dean (audio)  Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos by Seanan McGuire A Snake Among Swans by Hannah Kaner The Scarlet Ball by Nghi Vo Broken Dove by Dani Francis The Lost Spectacular by Zoe Duhaime The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel (audio)   Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovich Heather by Caitlin Mullen Whistler by Ann Patchett Bingo 1:01:56 Starts friday may 22, ends Mon Sept 7 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2026 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry.    Bingo thread on Ravelry (you may need to register to view/participate but it's free)   Prizes! Jen of Down Cellar Studio: free knitting kit: pattern, yarn and spa goodies Keri Fischer-Seehuetter's Ravelry Store patriotic star coasters Charlotte of Blue Shine Art: free class Daria of Daria Penta Art & Illustration: fun sticker sheets Jenny of Dinner a Love Story: free year of substack and copy of Weekday Vegetarians vol 1 & 2 (and second set of books entry for those who complete Cooking Only Bingo) Rancho Gordo deluxe gift box Jen of Books are My People: two free months of substack so book club!   Monica's Bingo: Craft colorful: confetti cookies? Ssal socks? postcard!   Cortney's Bingo: Vacay cook: key lime bars Read American: Whistler  

Did I Do That? is back with a new live show direct from the mainstage of Seattle Design Festival 2026! Listen as the great Colby Nichols (Art Director, Print Innovation for Magic: The Gathering at Wizards of the Coast) and Sean Bucknam (Senior Designer at Starbucks) square off with their most regrettable past work to see whose is bad enough for Seattle's favorite mythical raccoon to want to fish it out of the dumpster.Want to see the slides (and work) we shared on stage? Check out all our images here as a slide deck, or see the full video on the SDF YouTube channel!Colby Nichols is a creative leader who dreams big, supports others, and brings a bright spark to teams and projects. His approach to work and creative management is heart-forward with a focus on collaboration. He spent the last 12 years co-running the collaboration-focused design and illustration studio, Jolby. During that time he co-founded an award-winning space of inclusivity, put to use his unique approach to leading projects and solving big problems, directed projects across multiple teams for global entertainment and consumer brands with a focus on storytelling, recruited, cultivated, and inspired creative teams, led artists in commissions including the creation of artwork, voice over, music, animation, design, writing, editing, and coding, maintained meaningful client and vendor partnerships, did the hard thing, shared the spotlight, and made people smile. Currently, Colby serves as Art Director, Print Innovation for Magic: The Gathering at Wizards of the Coast.Sean Bucknam is a designer and maker of things working in the Seattle area. Los Angeles born and raised, PNW local by choice. He can see the bigger picture in any simple brief while concepting and creating designs that stand out from the crowd. He always aims to provide an elevated, imaginative, and fresh way of thinking through pictures rather than words. He has collected a wealth of knowledge while honing his design and art direction with companies like Amazon, Starbucks, Nike, REI, and Brooks Running. A problem solver at heart, Sean is skilled in Typography, Branding and Identity Design, Illustration, and Art Direction. Currently, Sean serves as a Senior Designer at Starbucks.Back to the Bottom of the Barrel was presented live on stage at Seattle Design Festival in Lake Union Park on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Thanks to our competitors Sean and Colby, to Seattle Design Festival for hosting us once again, and special thanks again to Adrian Pacheco and all our incredible SDF volunteers for helping to make this show happen once again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast Host Ken Volante here. I am pleased to present J Webster Sharp, who is my favorite, illustrator, like, ever.Jemma has created The Scrapbook of Life and Death, Fondant, and an upcoming work on the super famous early 20th century actor Fatty Arbuckle. I can't even wait to lay my fingers on her Fatty book.Here's an exclusive interview.J Webster SharpThis is Something Rather Than Nothing

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.com--For today's episode we sat down with Rich Nelson, a signature member of both the Portrait Society of America and Oil Painters of America, with a career that grew out of an unlikely start playing in a rock band before formal illustration training pulled him toward fine art. In this episode, he breaks down Sargent's blunt advice that you can't shortcut your way into portraiture: you have to become a real, all-around artist first, mastering anatomy, landscape, and still life before you ever specialize.  He'll also make you rethink what goes in your portfolio, with a simple rule: never show work you don't want to get hired to do more of, because clients will always call back asking for exactly what they saw. And he shares the deceptively simple habit that's opened more doors for him than almost anything else: reaching out to other artists and asking real questions, and maybe even visiting their studio. If you're anywhere near Tryon, North Carolina, don't miss Rich's stacked 42-piece solo show at the Tryon Fine Arts Center — up through October 17th and almost entirely painted from life. And this October, his Plein Air Painters of the East crew rolls into Charleston for a week that culminates in a can't-miss group show at the Meyer Vogel Gallery. Rich's FASO site:richardchristiannelson.com/Rich's Social Media:instagram.com/richardchristiannelson/facebook.com/RichardChristianNelson/Rich's YouTube Channel:youtube.com/@richnelsonpainterRich's Band:richnelsonband.com/

This week I'm joined by my good friend and long-time collaborator Matt Joyce, an illustrator and mural artist based in Cardiff whose work brings brands to life in bold, playful ways. We dig into how illustration can elevate branding and marketing for independent businesses, why having a distinct style attracts the right clients, and how illustration can communicate values, culture and personality in a way words sometimes can't. We also get into the big topic of the moment; AI and how it's shaping (and not shaping) the creative industry. Plus, Matt shares his process, and how he does and doesn't market himself.  Whether you're a business owner, creative, or just curious about the art behind the visuals, this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration. Key Takeaways Your Path Can Evolve Matt's journey from agency designer to full-time illustrator shows that it's never too late to pivot and follow your creative passions. Authenticity Builds Strong Brands Infusing personal touches and storytelling into your visuals makes brands more memorable and meaningful. Embrace Your Unique Style Finding and refining your own style helps clients know what to expect; and makes your work stand out in a crowded market. Community Fuels Growth Word of mouth, collaboration, and showing up at creative events are powerful ways to build a sustainable freelance career. Balance Consistency and Evolution Your style and process will naturally evolve; embrace change while staying true to your core strengths. Storytelling Through Illustration Thoughtful, bespoke visuals can communicate brand values and connect with audiences on a deeper level. AI is a Tool, Not a Replacement While AI is changing the creative landscape, Matt believes the human touch and creative intuition remain irreplaceable. Celebrate the Wins, Big and Small From dream clients to seeing your work in the wild, take time to acknowledge your achievements before moving on to the next goal. Episode Highlights 01:07 – Matt's creative journey: from design for media to illustration and murals 02:49 – Transitioning from agency work to freelance and building a career in illustration 07:22 – Developing a signature style, client expectations, and the evolution of personal style 08:35 – The importance of authenticity and balancing niche with versatility 17:42 – Storytelling through illustration: adding personal touches and building brand worlds 38:24 – Repurposing creative assets and working smarter, not harder 38:57 – The impact of AI on illustration, contracts, and client relationships 40:09 – Client attitudes toward AI, copyright, and adapting to industry changes About The Guest Matt Joyce on Instagram  Matt Joyce Portfolio    I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @‌lizmmosley or @‌buildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode! This episode was written and edited by me, recorded and produced at Kingsbane Studios If you like to watch your podcasts you can watch all of my solo episodes and a few intewview episodes including this one on YouTube. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!

 Quels sont les vrais prérequis pour devenir illustrateur ou illustratrice ? Dans cet épisode, je déconstruis quelques idées reçues sur le niveau technique nécessaire et je vous partage les compétences et qualités qui comptent vraiment pour se lancer dans l'illustration commerciale. Si vous vous posez des questions sur la manière de générer des revenus de vos dessins, l'une de ces 4 façons devrait vous interpeller.✨ DANS CET ÉPISODE, J'AI PARLÉ DE :Exprimer ce qu'on a en nous à travers le dessin et la créativité, il n'y a rien de plus n'est-ce pas ? En revanche, tenter de décortiquer les ficelles du métier de l'illustration, trouver son style et créer son portfolio, c'est une autre paire de manche. Ma formation "L'Atelier Formation" est là pour ça : https://elodie-illustrations.net/ia✨ CHALLENGE : ILLUSTRATION, STARTEREst-ce que tu rêves de vivre de tes illustrations, sans savoir vraiment par où commencer ?Si oui, j'aimerais t'inviter à rejoindre mon challenge Illustration Starter : https://elodie-illustrations.net/challenge-illustration-starter/Pendant une semaine, je vais t'accompagner pas à pas pour t'aider à comprendre si le métier d'illustrateur·trice est fait pour toi, comment poser des bases solides, et surtout comment commencer à transformer tes dessins en opportunités concrètes.Et le meilleur dans tout ça, c'est qu'à la fin du challenge, tu repartiras soit avec une vision claire de la suite à donner à ton projet créatif, soit avec la certitude que ce n'est peut-être pas ton chemin pour l'instant. Dans les deux cas, tu auras gagné en clarté et en confiance pour avancer.Alors si tu veux réserver ta place, rends-toi dès maintenant sur le lien ci-dessous et je te retrouve très vite dans le challenge : https://elodie-illustrations.net/challenge-illustration-starter/✨ RETROUVEZ-MOI ICI :https://www.instagram.com/elodie.learn✨ ABONNEZ-VOUS & LAISSEZ UN AVISSi vous avez aimé cet épisode, prenez un petit moment pour vous abonner et laisser un avis sur Apple Podcasts !https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/illustration-le-podcast/id1526068631Votre soutien nous aide à toucher davantage d'artistes qui ont besoin de ces conseils.

PEGGY "GIGI" HOOPER Artist & Illustrators of the Future Winner – Biography I always drew inspiration from my fascination with the worlds of young adult and children's literature and movies. My artistic journey was marked by an experimental nature that occasionally led to the unintentional destruction of personal property—a habit subtly encouraged by a supportive mother who fueled my creative endeavors. Sorry Mom, but thanks. After completing my studies at George Fox University and earning my B.A. in Illustration, I embarked on a journey as an artist with a penchant for exploration. Embracing a diverse palette of mediums, including photography, digital art, and traditional mixed media. As an illustrator who embodies a creative kaleidoscope, I take pride in exploring various art forms to express my unique vision. My work is a testament to playful exploration, weaving together vibrant narratives and perspectives to create immersive experiences. Evolving constantly, I find inspiration in the freedom of combining varied art forms, resulting in a rich tapestry of vibrant narration and textured storytelling, inviting audiences to step into a world where thoughts bend toward wonder. As a freelancer, I operate “9INE8IGHT” which is a creative studio currently in its early stages. My business is continuously evolving as I seek out new opportunities. I reside in Newberg, Oregon, where I live with my husband and sister. In my free time, I continue to enhance my skills through continuing education. I also enjoy exploring Oregon's picturesque hiking trails, and the occasional sip of my Bustelo cafecito while immersing myself in a good ol' comic book, children's book, or post-apocalyptic dystopian story. Find out more about Gigi at: www.GigiHooper.com MIKE JACK STOUMBOS Author & Writers of the Future Winner – Biography Mike Jack Stoumbos is a speculative fiction author and editor. He lives with his wife, their parrot, and their puppy. His work can be found on his Amazon Author Page. In his writing and workshop teaching, Mike Jack strives to bring joy, humor, and compassion--especially in genre fiction, which could do with fewer bleak and gritty stories. Mike Jack grew up in the Pacific Northwest with his (big) Greek family among a rich culture of storytelling, and with a personal drive to create art. Even from an early age, he was drawing board games and comic books; he could be easily coaxed into reciting a Disney movie start-to-finish, including songs and character voices. He performed his first paying musical theatre role at age 11; wrote a novel (a whopping 220-thousand word saga) at 15; and produced his first stageplay at 17. Before becoming a high school English teacher, Mike Jack spent a year working as a non-fiction writer and editor, as well as self-publishing The Baron Would Be Proud (2012), so he could bring his personal experience to the classroom. In the summer of 2019, Mike Jack made a commitment to prioritize his passion for writing, and has since been keeping daily word habits and braving the short-story submission circuit. Mike Jack has published short fiction in several anthologies since 2020 and won 1st place in the Writers of the Future Contest (2021). His space opera series, THIS FINE CREW, is published by Theogony Books of Chris Kennedy Publishing, starting with The Signal Out Of Space. In addition, Mike Jack began speaking at conventions and teaching workshops for emerging authors, as well as writing articles for The Book Break. In 2023, he and his wife launched WonderBird Press, LLC, to focus on short story publication. Find out more about Mike at: www.MikeJackStoumbos.com United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

** Episode soutenu par CrazyCat Transfer : un grand merci à Vanessa ! CrazyCat Transfer propose du flex et du vinyl pour customiser un peu tout chez soi ! Dans ces matériaux, on peut découper tout ce qu'on veut pour décorer plein de supports : du textile bien sûr, mais aussi du verre, du bois et des matériaux plastiques. Et ensuite, on les applique sur nos supports en les collant ou en les thermocollant. Aujourd'hui, c'est Gaël du compte Gael and Sew que je reçois et qui partage avec nous son histoire. Elle a démarré sa carrière professionnelle dans l'animation, dans différentes structures. Et puis un accident de travail l'a amenée à être bénévole pour donner des cours de couture. Ce parcours un peu semé d'embûches a été l'occasion de découvrir cette passion pour la couture. Elle nous raconte les tout débuts de ses illustrations autour de la couture, puis son aventure éditoriale. Avec Gaël, on a aussi parlé délais de paiement et congé maternité quand on est en micro-entreprise et elle vous donne aussi quelques conseils en entrepreneuriat créatif. Si vous aimez Fait Main, participez au financement du podcast, j'ai besoin de VOUS !

After Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett released her 2015 album Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit, she quickly became a top tier indie rock act. All of her skills were on display when Courtney Barnett joined hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot for an interview and intimate solo performance in front of an audience. Plus, the hosts review the new album from Phoebe Bridgers and Twisted Teens.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Courtney Barnett, "Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026Phoebe Bridgers, "Bobby," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026Phoebe Bridgers, "Never Going Back!," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026Phoebe Bridgers, "The Outside," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026Phoebe Bridgers, "The Governor's Waltz," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026Twisted Teens, "Why Did You Miss It?," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026Twisted Teens, "Florida Water Blues," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026Twisted Teens, "Javelina," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026Twisted Teens, "Riding," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026Twisted Teens, "Guided Thunder," Florida Water Blues, Going Underground, 2026Courtney Barnett, "Pedestrian at Best," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015Nirvana, "Heart-Shaped Box," In Utero, DGC, 1993Courtney Barnett, "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015Courtney Barnett, "Elevator Operator (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015Courtney Barnett, "Small Poppies," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015Courtney Barnett, "Aqua Profunda!," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015Courtney Barnett, "Depreston," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015The Go-Betweens, "Streets of Your Town," 16 Lovers Lane, Mushroom, 1988Courtney Barnett, "Depreston (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015Courtney Barnett, "Kim's Caravan," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015Courtney Barnett, "Dead Fox (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015Courtney Barnett, "Nobody Really Cares If You Don't Go to the Party (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015Courtney Barnett, "Boxing Day Blues," Sometime I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Marathon Artists, 2015Hole, "Miss World," Live Through This, DGC, 1994See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's show is brought to you by Hogan's Alley, the fantastic magazine devoted to comics history, cartoonists, and the art form we love. Visit HoganMag.com and use the discount code COMICLAB10 for 10% off. Dave Kellett is back from San Diego Comic-Con 2026, and he brought receipts! After 27 years of exhibiting at the show, Dave just had his best Comic-Con ever — including an absolutely bonkers $6,000 Sunday. But a big gross number doesn't necessarily mean a big payday. Brad and Dave dig into the actual economics of exhibiting at one of the world's biggest conventions: booth fees, sales tax, travel, merchandise, lost studio time, and the advantages Dave has because he lives within driving distance of San Diego. After roughly $19,600 in gross sales, Dave estimates his actual profit at about $11,000. Then, they get into the stuff you can actually use at your next convention: Track your sales throughout the day When sales slow down, get active Use drawing as theater Pay attention to your product mix Think about revenue per square inch Let the market prune your merchandise Your merchandise should say something about the buyer — not about you SPONSORED BY HOGAN'S ALLEY This week's episode is sponsored by Hogan's Alley, the fantastic magazine devoted to comics history, cartoonists, and the art form we love. Visit HoganMag.com and use the discount code COMICLAB10 for 10% off. MORE COMIC-CON ADVICE ON PRO TIPS Dave had another 15–20 Comic-Con topics he wanted to cover, so we're continuing the conversation on ComicLab Pro Tips with a deeper dive into conventions, exhibiting, merchandising, and Dave's approach to making a convention financially worthwhile. To hear those episodes, join us at Patreon.com/ComicLab. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Renée fantasme René Ces lettres racontent une relation passionnée, secrète et adultère, entre gens d'un peu moins de 60 ans, une professeure d'université en droit et un transporteur agricole, qui se rencontraient dans les quatre coins de l'Europe et de France, souvent près des gares, entre une conférence et une livraison. Elle était de Lille, et lui de la Drôme. Il parlait peu, elle écrivait beaucoup. Ils s'appelaient tous les deux René.e.s. Enregistrements avril 2026 Réalisation et mixage Charlie Marcelet Avec Johanna Nizard Illustration Nina Bordichini Production ARTE Radio

Quand on se lance dans l'illustration, on n'a souvent aucune idée de ce qui fait le prix d'une illustration, ni des différentes manières de vendre ses dessins et encore moins des interlocuteurs vers qui se diriger pour générer des revenus de ses créations.Si vous vous posez des questions sur la manière de générer des revenus de vos dessins, l'une de ces 4 façons devrait vous interpeller.✨ DANS CET ÉPISODE, J'AI PARLÉ DE :Exprimer ce qu'on a en nous à travers le dessin et la créativité, il n'y a rien de plus n'est-ce pas ? En revanche, tenter de décortiquer les ficelles du métier de l'illustration, trouver son style et créer son portfolio, c'est une autre paire de manche. Ma formation "L'Atelier Formation" est là pour ça : https://elodie-illustrations.net/ia✨ RETROUVEZ-MOI ICI :https://www.instagram.com/elodie.learn✨ ABONNEZ-VOUS & LAISSEZ UN AVISSi vous avez aimé cet épisode, prenez un petit moment pour vous abonner et laisser un avis sur Apple Podcasts !https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/illustration-le-podcast/id1526068631Votre soutien nous aide à toucher davantage d'artistes qui ont besoin de ces conseils.

Send us Fan MailThis week we're joined by illustrator, studio owner, and self-described “friendly dad” Brad Woodard of Brave the Woods (and the massively popular kids' channel Brave Kids Club). We get into how a pandemic side project turned into a YouTube channel with hundreds of thousands of subscribers, what happened when a nature short went unexpectedly viral, and why Brad dropped “art” from the channel name.Brad also shares his approach to teaching kids to draw, how he balances giving them structure with leaving room for their own creativity, and why so many kids stop calling themselves “artists” somewhere around second or third grade.We also talk about texture, and why too much texture can sometimes mask a weak drawing. Plus a candid conversation about what it actually takes to keep a creative business afloat when you're juggling client work, a studio, two YouTube channels, books, and a podcast: including the reality of what a kids' channel with millions of views actually pays.All that and more when you listen to this episode:Where the idea for Brave Kids Club came from How one viral short changed the direction of the channelWhy dropping “art” from the name helped the channel growHow Brad teaches kids to draw with structure while protecting their creativityWhy kids stop identifying as “artists” The difference between running a solo illustration practice and calling it a studioWhat Brad's dream illustration projects actually look likeWhy teaching and sharing your process can position you as an expert, even before you feel like oneThe “reps, not results” mindset for showing up on social media without burning outConnect with Brad WoodardInstagram: https://instagram.com/brave_the_woodsBrave the Woods: bravethewoods.comBrave Kids Club: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBraveKidsClubMentioned in this episode:Creative Slash Podcast“Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman” by Richard FeynmanWild KrattsJason MunnMark Kistler / Imagination StationThe Monster Project Emily Ballsley on the Creative Slash PodcastThe Ocean Explorer's Drawing Guide for KidsThe Dinosaur Explorer's Drawing Guide for KidsThe Nature Explorer's Drawing Guide for KidsConnect with Katie & Ilana from GoodtypeGoodtype WebsiteGoodtype on InstagramGoodtype on YoutubeWe wrote a book! Grab a copy and sign up to access the audiobook when we release it!Love The Typecast and free stuff? Leave a review, and send a screenshot of it to us on Slack. Each month we pick a random reviewer to win a Goodtype Goodie! Goodies include merch, courses and Kernference tickets!Leave us a review on Apple PodcastsSubscribe to the showTag us on Instagram @GoodtypeFollow us on Tiktok @lovegoodtypeLearn from Katie and IlanaGrab your tea, coffee, or drink of choice, kick back, and let's get down to business!

What is gnosis? There's a lot of “Gnosticism” floating around on the Internet these days, isn't there? And the gnosis I'm sharing with you is quite different from most of what's out there. Before 1945 and 1947—before the Nag Hammadi and Qumran scriptures were dug out of deserts and caves—the only Gnosticism anyone knew was what had survived the Great Purge by the early Catholic Church and the Nicene Council. The Church intentionally stripped the Gnostic material out of what became our New Testament. Why? I think it's because actual gnosis puts people in direct contact with the Christ personally, with the Son and the Fullness personally, and with the Father on a personal basis. It's similar to what the Protestant Reformation did to Catholicism. In Catholic teaching, you're only allowed access to God through the interpretations of the Church. The Pope is supposedly the infallible word of God, and the priests represent that official line of theology. So when Martin Luther said, “No, we can read the Bible ourselves and come up with our own interpretation,” well… that opened up a can of worms. Because if everyone is allowed their own interpretation, then interpretations will be as varied as there are people. Just look at something as simple as food. Everyone you know has a different diet now. Protein-only, vegetables-only, fruit-only, organic-only, junk-food-only, “everything in moderation”—you name it. When I ran a bed and breakfast for years, I learned this quickly. You lay out a table for 10 or 12 people every day, and you see how peculiar and particular everyone's diet is. I once had one guest who only ate egg whites and another who only ate yolks—at the same table! It reminded me of Jack Sprat and his wife: between the two of them, they licked the platter clean. Scripture interpretation is like that. Everyone has their own take. What is a mystic? Mysticism is the idea that we can directly perceive and commune with ethereal forces—that it takes a mystical shift to get past our ordinary way of seeing things and into that ethereal realm. When Martin Luther put the New Testament back into the hands of ordinary people, he opened the door for personal communion with God.I've been to many Protestant churches. I didn't grow up in church—my parents weren't particularly religious—but I had my own personal relationship with Jesus from about age four. I came up under the tutelage of Jesus personally, not through church teaching. You know those Red Letter Bibles? For years I only read the red letters because I wanted to know what Jesus had to say. Before the Nag Hammadi and Qumran texts were translated from Coptic Greek, all we knew about Gnostic belief came from the people who hated the Gnostics—the heresiologists. “Heresy” means unorthodox belief, so a heresiologist studies unorthodox beliefs. And the Catholic heresiologists were the only ones who had ever seen the Gnostic scriptures. They taught their flock, “This is wrong because the Church says so.” So everything they ever said about Gnostic scripture was about how terrible and evil it was. When I was young, I believed that line of thinking. I believed the Nicene Creed was the truth and that we had to accept everything it proposed. I believed in the Protestant formulation of the New Testament. And even though Protestants aren't under the Pope, each denomination has its own leadership and scriptural emphasis—otherwise they wouldn't be separate denominations. But let me get back to the original question: What is gnosis? The purpose of studying scripture, the New Testament, the Nag Hammadi texts, the Qumran texts, or tuning in to so called Gnostic podcasts is to learn about the ethereal realm—to learn the will of God, who the Father is, and what the Father's will for us is. Why are we here? What is going on down here? What does God have to do with it and what's our role in the plan? There's a worldwide pushback against Christianity and Judaism right now—people deconstructing not only the Church, but the very concepts of the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the Christ. But the people pushing back usually don't know the scriptures and they don't personally know the Father. They're generally atheists or, at best, agnostic. They think we'd be better off throwing it all away—even getting rid of the so-called “restrictive” moral precepts of ancient scripture. That thinking comes from ignorance. The antidote to ignorance is gnosis—eternal knowledge and truth. And across religions and holy books, the teaching is the same: you can only know the will of the Father by sitting quietly, praying, meditating, contemplating your relationship with the ethereal. You cannot find truth by looking at popular culture, politics, social media, television, movies, or university courses. That's entertainment. That's distraction. That's where error comes from. You won't find gnosis in popular culture. I notice that television shows and movies depicting angels, devils, and priests don't come from the knowledge of truth. Their theology is all wrong. It may be entertaining or maddening, depending on your point of view, but it's certainly not gnosis.Here's why: Gnosis comes from above. It doesn't come from below, and it doesn't come laterally. You might find inspiration through nature because nature reflects the Fullness. Trees and flowers reach upward. If you sit in a forest and feel uplifted, that inspiration naturally turns your attention upward. You're not going to sit in a forest, feel the Fullness, and then get angry or hateful or want to conquer people. That's downward or lateral thinking. So here's the big point—the nugget I started with: The God Above All Gods wants to be known. The God Above All Gods is love, truth, and knowledge. And God wants to be known. The Father wants us to know He's there. He wants us to know we come from Him and will return to Him. That's the baseline of gnosis. We use “He” for the Father because the movement of the Father is outward—Yang—male. The Father is the ocean of consciousness, the ground state of consciousness itself, flowing outward and downward through the Son, through the Totalities, through the Aeons, down to us. We are 2nd Order powers. The ethereal beings are 1st Order powers. The flow is always downward because the Father wants to be known. consciousness flows in an unending stream from the God Above All Gods If you feel lost, abandoned, hopeless, you're looking in the wrong direction. You have to look up. Up is where love, belonging, communion, hope, safety, home, and inheritance come from. We are creatures from above, inhabiting the material plane, and we are going back up. So what do we need to know? What gnosis does the Father want us to have so we can feel peace, hope, love, and security? It has to be something accessible to every creature—birds, bees, flowers, trees, bacteria. We're all 2nd Order powers from the Fullness and we are all returning to our ethereal home. What gnosis do we share with our other 2nd Order companions? My dogs at the beach If God intended you to memorize obscure manuscripts, charts, Aeon names, formulas, astrological math—who could do that? If that were the required gnosis, hardly anyone would find the key. That's what modern Gnosticism often looks like: labyrinthian, always seeking, never finding. But truth isn't found that way. Truth is found by sitting quietly and turning your attention upward. If “the Father” feels too far away, turn your attention upward to the Christ. The Christ was conceived by the ethereal realm to help us 2nd Order powers go home. Christ is our passbook. Christ is perfectly structured to save everything below. The New Testament says this—Protestants and Catholics just don't believe it. Many modern Gnostics don't believe it either. They think only a tiny remnant will make it. I don't think that's true. If only a few return, the Fullness won't be full. It will be partial. We are the fruit of the Fullness, and the Fullness won't be full until we all return. Flowers aren't going to memorize books. Birds aren't going to study theology. My dog doesn't give a hoot about his astrological chart. Everyone is going back up. All 2nd Order powers will roll back up out of the material plane at the end of time.We get there by realizing our gnosis and accepting the redemption of the Aeon sent to bring us home—Christ. Everyone is going home. You are going home. It's like we're on a big school bus. Christ is waiting at the bus stop to take our hand and walk us home. Everyone recognizes the Christ—except the people looking for answers down here. They don't want to look up. Are they going to hell? No. They're 2nd Order powers too. They'll go home, but they'll suffer first, by their own choosing. Right now you don't have to suffer. You just have to sit and turn your eyes upward. Because, as it says in the letter to the Colossians out of the New Testament, “For in him all the Fullness was pleased to take up a dwelling and through him to reconcile all things to him.” All things, may I point out, “all things to him, making peace by the blood of his cross [through him], whether the things on Earth or the things in the heavens.” (Colossians 1:19; Hart's New Testament). Now Paul does add a little catch phrase at the end here. Paul says, “If you indeed abide in the faith, established and steadfast and not moved away from hope in the good tidings that you have heard proclaimed to every creature under heaven…” (Col 1:23). Christians generally think that last sentence, if you abide in faith and are not moved away, means that if you don't abide in faith and you are moved away, that you will not make it into heaven. But that isn't what it says here. It says it's “proclaimed to every creature under heaven,” and that includes every one of us 2nd order powers, for Christ has already reconciled “all things to him.” Not just the good guys, not just the ones who died after proclaiming the glory of God. No. All things to him. If you don't accept the redemption of Christ now, it just means that you're going to suffer hopelessness and despair, and then you're going to die in hopelessness and despair. But why continue to suffer? Christ reconciled all things to him through his life and death as Jesus. Jesus was the mortal incarnation of the eternal Christ, specifically sent to bring us the gift of reconciliation. You will ultimately be redeemed. Chapter two of the letter to Colossians says, “while you were dead in trespasses and in your foreskin of flesh, he gave you life along with him, forgiving all trespasses, expunging what is written by hand against us—contrary to us—in ordinances, and has removed it out of the way, nailing it to the cross; Stripping the Archons and Powers, he exposed them in the open, leading them prisoner along with him in a triumphal procession” (Hart's New Testament). And this speaking of “the foreskin of flesh” is a reference to our physical human bodies. The foreskin is our covering. It's the place where we 2nd order powers are melded to the material of the Demiurge. And he came to pull apart that melding and to free us from bondage to the Demiurge. So Paul is saying while you were yet dead in your sin, he forgave all of your trespasses. He forgave all of your sins. It doesn't say after you accepted him, he forgave all your trespasses. He says, “While you were dead in your sin, he forgave all your trespasses and nailed them to the cross,” along with his own dying flesh (Colossians 2:13). It also says that he exposes the Archons and takes them prisoner. So, contrary to what the churches teach, it is biblical to believe in universal salvation because Christ conquered not only sin, but the Archons and Powers of evil. The light is shining on them now. Back in the letter to the Romans, in Chapter 5, it says, “The Anointed, indeed, while we were yet weak, died in due season on behalf of the impious” (Romans 5:6; Hart). So once again, Christ didn't die on behalf of the elect. He died on behalf of sinners, on behalf of people that are lost—not only lost but living in sin, no matter what your sin is. In the footnote to this verse in Hart's translation of the New Testament, Hart comments that here and in the surrounding verses, “Whether intentional or not, the plain meaning of the verse is that of universal condemnation, annulled by universal salvation.” And that's a really beautiful thing. That is a glorious thing because through the power of Christ, we're all redeemed. I urge you to turn to the Christ now—not out of fear, not to escape hell, but to remember the gnosis you were born with. We come from the Father, and we will return to the Father. We are the children of the Aeons, and you are one of them: a beloved child of the realms above. No one in the Fullness desires your suffering. Our task in this deficient realm is simple and profound: to remember the Father and the Fullness, and then—through the willing assistance of the Christ—to love others, to love ourselves, and to love the Father. Illustration from the kid’s book Children of the Fullness: A Gnostic Myth. Restoration comes to the Demiurge at the end of time. When all 2nd order powers remember Christ, so too will the Demiurge. All true change arises from love. Force produces only suffering and slavery. The Demiurge would keep you in bondage. Cast off those shackles, whatever form they take. Rest in the peace that comes from remembering who you truly are, and let the love that flows in an unending stream from above move outward through you into the world. Until next week–God bless us all. And Onward and Upward! Gnostic Insights is not backed by a media company, a church, or a foundation. It is a one-woman effort. Every podcast episode, transcript, image, edit, and publication is created by me personally. To support this work, I run a bed and breakfast in Southern Oregon. The long hours spent making beds, cleaning bathrooms, and caring for guests are what currently pay the bills and keep the podcast online. 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We continue in Luke chapter 14 verse 15 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast. Now here Jesus is still at the dinner hosted by the Pharisee, and so he speaks a parable concerning a man who invited guests to his big dinner. However, they all found excuses for not attending this dinner. So Jesus speaks of the servants going out into the farthest reaches of the country to gather guests to come to this man's prepared dinner. Now Jesus is here speaking of God's invitation to all everywhere to come to his heavenly feast, the salvation he prepared in the person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ. You are invited by the Holy Spirit to trust in Christ who is life for us who personally know Jesus Christ. Well here's Dr. Mitchell, Luke chapter 14 verse 15, and he shows us the three excuses why those invited did not come to the feast.

Cartoonist Fran Sundblad, creator of Tiff & Eve, joins Brad for a wide-ranging conversation about creating character-driven comics, finding an audience on Reddit, and learning when not to chase the algorithm. Fran traces Tiff & Eve from its beginnings in her sketchbook to a comic that regularly reaches thousands of readers. She explains how Tiff and Eve represent two very different impulses — Tiff as the superego and Eve as the id — and shares a terrific character-development exercise: Lock your character in a room and ask what they do next. If you don't know the answer, you probably don't know the character well enough yet. Fran and Brad also talk about finding humor in the characters themselves rather than building every strip around a traditional punchline. That approach has helped Tiff & Eve explore Fran's experiences as a trans woman while remaining first and foremost a funny comic about two friends. In this episode: How Tiff & Eve grew out of Fran's sketchbook Writing two characters as opposing parts of your own personality Fran's “locked room” test for determining whether a character is fully developed Character-driven humor vs. setup/punchline comedy Using comedy to make personal experiences relatable What happens when readers interpret your comics differently than you intended Why Fran refuses to explain a joke Surviving hostile comments, Reddit Cares abuse, and the stranger side of online audiences Why cartoonists should post comics to their Reddit profile, not only to individual subreddits Learning the culture of each subreddit instead of treating Reddit as one giant audience Formatting comics differently for different communities — including designing images so Reddit's mobile crop doesn't hide important information Why fewer clicks usually means more readers The danger of chasing trends, politics, and viral Reddit “meta” events simply for upvotes Why a huge viral hit may produce surprisingly few new followers or Patreon supporters Why effort and artistic complexity don't necessarily translate into social-media success The value of clarity, brevity, and consistency on Reddit Knowing when a topical comic is nevertheless necessary because it's true to the characters Sunday Comix, a webcomic collective and email newsletter designed to help cartoonists reach readers without depending entirely on social-media algorithms Fran's experience offers an especially useful reminder for cartoonists trying to build an audience online: don't confuse attention with audience growth. A trendy comic might earn tens of thousands of upvotes, but the work that builds a lasting readership is the work that gives people a reason to come back for your characters. Find Fran Sundblad and Tiff & Eve: Website: FranSundblad.com Bluesky / Instagram: @TiffAndEveComics Reddit: u/CrazyGnomenclature Sunday Comix: https://sundaycomix.com/ You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

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Jeunesse et métamorphoses d'un « petit monstre heureux » Il se décrit parfois comme un « transfuge de genre », un « dissident du régime de la différence sexuelle », « ex-femme, ex-lesbien, exclamatif et exaspéré, exégète des textes perdus et des photographies brûlées ». Dans ce premier épisode, nous verrons comment Paul B. Preciado, penseur de la « croisée des chemins », a grandi « dans un film d'Almodóvar » et comment le fait d'être souvent vêtu « en bleu et en jean », son « uniforme de philosophe », est sans doute un hommage à son père garagiste. D'abord éduqué par des bonnes sœurs, celui qui voulait, enfant, « devenir prêtre ou torero, ou devenir le taureau » raconte aussi la façon dont il fut « sauvé », ado, par une école capable d'accueillir sa sensibilité, ainsi que la découverte des écrits « criminels » de Nietzsche ou de Jean Genet, le trouble que lui inspire Le corps lesbien de Monique Wittig, ses premiers articles dans les fanzines queers de Madrid ou son « évasion » aux États-Unis, ébloui par la pensée « cathédrale » de son mentor Jacques Derrida. Tout le monde en Paul-Position ! L'auteur du mois : Paul B. Preciado Né en 1970 à Burgos (Espagne), Paul B. Preciado est philosophe, écrivain, commissaire d'exposition et réalisateur. Depuis la sortie de son Manifeste contre-sexuel (Balland, 2000, réédité Au Diable Vauvert), ce sniper cérébral ne cesse de tirer sur les normes violentes du capitalisme hétéro-patriarcal. Titulaire d'un doctorat à l'université de Princeton (New Jersey), le précis et précieux Preciado troue les préjugés et déride notre époque, notamment au sujet de la transidentité, via une demi-douzaine de livres hybrides (dont Un appartement sur Uranus, chez Grasset en 2019, vendu à 25 000 exemplaires), un fabuleux documentaire (Orlando, ma biographie politique) ou ses articles pour Libération. Il vit et travaille à Paris, au rythme des ronflements de son chien Rilke. Enregistrements  juin 2026 Entretien, découpage Richard Gaitet Prise de son Mathilde Guermonprez Montage Mathilde Guermonprez, Esteban Capron Réalisation, mixage Charlie Marcelet Lectures Elios Levy Musiques originales Samuel Hirsch Chant, clavier, pads Cha Illustration Sylvain Cabot Remerciements Andréa Cloutrier

Penser la « frontière », en mouvement Globe-trotter polyglotte, Paul B. Preciado débarque à Paris à la fin des années 90 : sa lecture approfondie des philosophes Michel Foucault ou Gilles Deleuze lui a donné « envie de vivre dans la langue française ». Ce « contrebandier entre deux mondes » – qui, à ce moment-là, ne s'appelle pas encore Paul – publie en 2000 son Manifeste contra-sexuel, un essai illustré par ses soins sur l'histoire socioculturelle d'un objet « qui met mal à l'aise » aussi bien son psy que ses amies féministes : le gode. S'en suivra en 2008, après avoir contribué à importer en France la culture drag-king, un récit « auto-pornographique » intitulé Testo junkie (Grasset), vendu en France à vingt mille exemplaires, dans lequel il raconte le début de sa transition via des prises de testostérone ou les débuts de son histoire d'amour avec l'écrivaine Virginie Despentes, qui voit chez lui « une arrogance sexy, une arrogance joyeuse ». De son Espagne natale à son appartement de Ménilmontant en passant par New York, Berlin, Athènes ou Zagreb, Preciado semble aussi fluide dans ses mouvements que dans ses idées « monstres ».  Mais comment écrit-il, dans un cabanon corse, un port des Cyclades ou son appartement de Ménilmontant en forme de U comme Uranus ? Cherche-t-il à atteindre une forme de transe, de transcendance, en transit perpétuel d'un pays à l'autre comme d'une langue à l'autre, au fil des heures à transcrire sur un clavier la vie de son corps et des concepts pour combattre les rapports de domination et la binarité de notre société ? Ce deuxième épisode sera-t-il pour vous comme une opération de transfusion de ses idées révolutionnaires ? Ne quittez pas, on vous transfert l'appel ! L'auteur du mois : Paul B. Preciado Né en 1970 à Burgos (Espagne), Paul B. Preciado est philosophe, écrivain, commissaire d'exposition et réalisateur. Depuis la sortie de son Manifeste contre-sexuel (Balland, 2000, réédité Au Diable Vauvert), ce sniper cérébral ne cesse de tirer sur les normes violentes du capitalisme hétéro-patriarcal. Titulaire d'un doctorat à l'université de Princeton (New Jersey), le précis et précieux Preciado troue les préjugés et déride notre époque, notamment au sujet de la transidentité, via une demi-douzaine de livres hybrides (dont Un appartement sur Uranus, chez Grasset en 2019, vendu à 25 000 exemplaires), un fabuleux documentaire (Orlando, ma biographie politique) ou ses articles pour Libération. Il vit et travaille à Paris, au rythme des ronflements de son chien Rilke. Enregistrements  juin 2026 Entretien, découpage Richard Gaitet Prise de son Mathilde Guermonprez Montage Mathilde Guermonprez, Esteban Capron Réalisation, mixage Charlie Marcelet Lectures Elios Levy Musiques originales Samuel Hirsch Chant, clavier, pads Cha Illustration Sylvain Cabot Remerciements Andréa Cloutrier

En mutation constante, dans le journal comme au cinéma Depuis 2013, toutes les deux ou trois semaines, Paul B. Preciado tient chronique dans Libération. Le philosophe y saborde l'usage d'un mot-valise bourré de haine (« féminazie »), suggère de déboulonner chaque statue de notre passé colonial, évoque avec tendresse sa mère âgée, déclare « la grève des utérus » ou son amour « pour le mouvement délicat d'une chenille sur l'écorce d'un arbre ». Il y raccourcit ses phrases et élargit son lectorat, qui ne se cantonne plus aux universitaires et aux camarades des luttes LGBTQIA+. En 2019, un recueil de ces textes, qui portent la mémoire de l'oppression sexiste, homophobe ou transphobe, écrits dans des hôtels ou des aéroports, rassemblés sous le titre Un appartement sur Uranus (Grasset), s'orne d'une préface de Virginie Despentes. L'autrice de King-Kong Théorie prévient : « L'idée n'est pas de vous laisser indemne, mais vous verrez, c'est sans violence. » La même année, Preciado provoque une polémique internationale lors d'un colloque de psychanalystes freudiens, en passant par Kafka. Le titre du livre qui en découle, Je suis un monstre qui vous parle, vendu à seize mille exemplaires, confirme sa propension à chanter « les mutations constantes », comme en témoigne encore Mon nom est Body, sa longue postface au témoignage anonyme d'une existence trans paru en 1907 en Allemagne sous le titre Mémoires des années de jeune fille d'un homme (Seuil, 2026). Mais où en est sa relecture du mythe d'Œdipe, Œdipe trans ? A-t-il quitté les éditions Grasset ? Comment est-il passé à la réalisation pour adapter si brillamment le roman Orlando de Virginia Woolf, quatre fois récompensé à Berlin en 2023 ? Comme le démontre ce troisième et dernier épisode, gloire au mélange des genres, surtout quand ça dérange. L'auteur du mois : Paul B. Preciado Né en 1970 à Burgos (Espagne), Paul B. Preciado est philosophe, écrivain, commissaire d'exposition et réalisateur. Depuis la sortie de son Manifeste contre-sexuel (Balland, 2000, réédité Au Diable Vauvert), ce sniper cérébral ne cesse de tirer sur les normes violentes du capitalisme hétéro-patriarcal. Titulaire d'un doctorat à l'université de Princeton (New Jersey), le précis et précieux Preciado troue les préjugés et déride notre époque, notamment au sujet de la transidentité, via une demi-douzaine de livres hybrides (dont Un appartement sur Uranus, chez Grasset en 2019, vendu à 25 000 exemplaires), un fabuleux documentaire (Orlando, ma biographie politique) ou ses articles pour Libération. Il vit et travaille à Paris, au rythme des ronflements de son chien Rilke. Enregistrements  juin 2026 Entretien, découpage Richard Gaitet Prise de son Mathilde Guermonprez Montage Mathilde Guermonprez, Esteban Capron Réalisation, mixage Charlie Marcelet Lectures Elios Levy Musiques originales Samuel Hirsch Chant, clavier, pads Cha Illustration Sylvain Cabot Remerciements Andréa Cloutrier

She's not like other robots, she's not a slave to humanity. Today we are talking about The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. If you like islands with no humans, robots speaking animal languages and forest animals living in a house together as long as they promise not to eat each other in the house then this is the book for you. Warning: there is a lot of dead animals and you might cry at the end.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

A continuation of our talk about persecution in the past and many who were martyred for their faith. This is part 2 of 2 parts.   Illustration by ErStePictures, Pixabay, used with permission.

Matteo Wong, staff writer at The Atlantic, talks about his latest reporting on artificial intelligence, including the potentially dangerous mistakes some of the biggest companies have made. => "It May Be Time to Panic About AI" (The Atlantic, August 12, 2026) Illustration by wildpixel via iStock/Getty Creative Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the mid-1980s, author Emil Wilson's father brought home an ailing coworker to live in their home in small-town Oregon. But when it is eventually revealed that this coworker has HIV, everyone's lives are upended. Wilson has written and illustrated a graphic novel based on this true story, titled The Nightingales. He discusses the novel, and his family's story.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episode #587 Five works from absolute legends! This week, as advertised, we showcase books from legends in comics & illustration. First up, Scott brings the terrific Yoe Book The Fantastic Art of Roy G. Krenkel. Paul Pope's THB vol. 2 is finally out and discussed. We look at Walt Disney's Carl Barks Donald Duck library vol. 10 Terror of the Beagle Boys. For the first time in English we have Dark Horse book's The Depressed Hunter by Moebius. All that plus The Bible by Basil Wolverton! Check it out!    

Join Detour, an online workshop with Frédéric Forest, exploring creative practice, curiosity, constraints and new ways of working. Learn more and join: creative.voyage/detour — Frédéric Forest studied industrial design before working with leading contemporary designers including Erwan and Ronan Bouroullec, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance and Jean-Marie Massaud. He later cofounded Forest & Giaconia with Clémentine Giaconia, a studio working across furniture and interior design. Drawing has been central to Forest's practice since childhood. He explores line, absence and visual memory through a language that is minimal, sensitive and precise. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Centre d'Art Contemporain de Briançon and during Art Basel Miami. He has collaborated with brands and cultural figures including Chanel, Bang & Olufsen, Vogue, Lancôme and Polène. Followed by more than 225,000 people on Instagram, his drawings have inspired more than 6,000 tattoos worldwide. Since 2017, Grammatical, the publishing imprint he co-founded, has released his art prints, books and objects. Explore more https://creative.voyage/

Welcome back to Gnostic Insights and to the Gnostic Reformation on Substack. Back in 2022, I recorded an episode called Simple Model of Universe, and I’m updating the audio and the transcript for that post. This was originally recorded as I was preparing to put on a feature presentation at the AstroGnosis Conference that Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio held in March of 2022 down in Mexico, and this describes one slide out of that presentation that had about 15 slides in it. And this topic that we’re going to review today is about the Golden Rule, what I call the Simple Golden Rule, because it actually comes out of my Simple Explanation of Absolutely Everything, which predates my reading of the Nag Hammadi and the Tripartite Tractate and whatnot. But it is perfectly Gnostic, and so I want to share that again with you today. Here at Gnostic Insights, I often refer to the Simple Golden Rule, and I’d like you to know exactly what that means. At that AstroGnosis Conference presentation, I described how I came to my Simple Explanation of Absolutely Everything, Theory of Everything, which of course is printed in the book by the same name that you can buy at Amazon, and I came to it without reading any of the Gnostic books. So it was very exciting for me when I came across the Nag Hammadi, particularly the Tripartite Tractate, which is one of the books within the Nag Hammadi. And they dovetailed perfectly, in my mind, in my Gnosis, with A Simple Explanation of Absolutely Everything. And that’s why my latest book is called A Simple Explanation of the Gnostic Gospel, because I have melded both of those theories of everything together—the Gnostic Gospel as presented by the Tripartite Tractate, translated and run through my Simple Explanation of Absolutely Everything. That’s why my Gnosis that I share with you here at Gnostic Insights and on the Gnostic Reformation is different. It feels different. It has a different flavor than the Gnosis you generally run across out there on the internet and on people’s posts and blogs and the YouTube, because this comes from within me. This is true Gnosis—it's not from studying other people’s Gnosis in the past. So today, let’s review the Simple Golden Rule. I think you’ll like it. And it concerns the way everything in our universe goes together, how everything levels up using the simple Golden Rule. And you remember that the Simple Golden Rule is that units of consciousness, and this is whether they are humans or dogs or trees or cells in your body, every part of creation that carries the Holy Spirit of the Fullness within itself—and that is what we call life—all of these units of consciousness are based upon the simple Golden Rule of reaching out to others like themselves, metaphorically holding hands and focusing on a singular project at the middle, and sharing with each other information, assistance, and love. And when this is accomplished, those units of consciousness, that group, levels up to create a new thing that none of them could have created on their own. The Simple Golden Rule So again, if we’re talking about cells in a body, the cells hold hands, let’s say they’re all heart cells. The heart cells all work together, focusing on the task of providing the heartbeat for an organism. They all work together, they share their information, they share assistance with one another, they share love that is coherence and cohesion and focus, and they make the heart. So the many cells make the one heart, and that’s where we get this saying, the higher the fewer, because there’s a lot of heart cells, but there’s only one heart. So in a like manner, humans do this whenever they work together on a project. Think about a project at work. You focus on that one project in the middle of yourselves. You need to focus without egoism, without Self-centered attraction to oneself. You focus on the object in the middle, and you share with each other, those other people in your work group, you share information pertinent to the project, you share assistance on getting the project done, and you share love that is focused, cohesion on the object in the middle. And then you are able to produce a thing, a product, whatever that product is. So however many of you are in the work group, you level up through that one project. And that is the Simple Golden Rule, and it is based upon the Fullness of God. It’s based upon the way the Aeons sit in the hierarchy of the Fullness. They also follow this pattern of the higher the fewer, and cooperation selflessly amongst each other. When the Aeon known as Logos fell, overreached and fell, Logos split apart into the logical, reasonable, one-Self part, and the irrational, chaotic inverse of that, which I’ve identified as ego, those are the two parts of the mind of Logos after the Fall. And the egoic part stayed behind, and the one-Self part returned to the Pleroma. [Now let me add in that my brother, Bill, emphasizes that the ego is not irrational. The ego at its best is simply the personal identity attached to the One Self that is otherwise indistinguishable from the other Self reflections of the One. Here in our fallen existence, the ego become emotional and only acts for the benefit of its own governing unit of consciousness. After all, even the Aeons have egos, but for them it is only the designation of their identity—their name, their position, place, power, and duty.] And once in the Pleroma, the Self of Logos worked together with the Fullness of God, and with prayers to the Father, they came up with a couple of different ways to rectify the Fall, and bring that fallen part of Logos, which we call the Demiurge, back up into the Fullness of God. And that is the goal of creation at this point—to return unity of Logos so that it is a one-Self again, up in the Fullness of God. So down here in our material universe, the parts of the universe that are material only and lack life, those belong to the Demiurge. Because the Demiurge did not have the life of God, it did not have the blessing of the Father to come down here and create creation. The fallen Logos, which we call the Demiurge, is the God of this material creation. It knows how to put everything together, and originally it was all this chaotic, quantum foam level of instantiation that had no rhyme nor reason. But then the Demiurge got it together, and using a facsimile of the Golden Rule, it caused the subatomic particles to hold hands with one another and to become atoms. And then it caused the atoms to hold hands with one another and become molecules. And then it caused the molecules to hold hands with one another and become minerals and mineral aggregations, elements and whatnot. That is the province of the Demiurge even today, the materiality of the universe—of the dead universe, the mud. But coming into this universe then as part of the solution for the eventual reconciliation of the Fallen Demiurge back up into the Fullness of God, coming from the top down, coming from the Spirit down, being filled with the Holy Spirit, these are all of the life forms on our planet. Everything from bacteria through the plants, all the way up through the fishes and insects and all the animals, and then eventually the human. All living things bring consciousness and love into the Fallen world at conception. We are a top-down organization according to the Golden Rule, where all the various parts of our bodies link together, hold hands, share information, love, and assistance to level up, level up, level up into the organism state. That’s how all of the organisms on our planet mirror the Aeons above. We are the images, we are the material instantiations of the Aeons of the Fullness. The material below us, the dead inorganic molecules that are ruled by the Demiurge, have an appearance of objects in the Pleroma, but they are not controlled through the Golden Rule. They are controlled by the bonds of the Demiurge, and it is the Demiurge alone that from the bottom up organizes them. But all of the life forms are organized from the top down, and each of the organisms on this planet have the Spirit of God within them, have the blueprint of the Fullness of God fully within them. These are all known as the Second Order of Powers. We are Second Order of Powers, trees are Second Order of Powers, the dog is a Second Order of Power, even the bacteria are Second Order Powers, and we are all organized according to the Golden Rule. So the proteins and the cellular precursor molecules have a top-down influence that causes them to grow up into the organism they will become. The organs are groups of units of consciousness. Those units of consciousness are replicas of the Pleroma of God, let’s say. It’s the One Self that everything contains. It’s not as if I myself have One Self, but every living part of my body also has their own One Self. All of the cells are units of consciousness of the Fullness of God. All of the organs are units of consciousness of the Fullness of God. And we all level up, level up, level up to become, at our level, an organism. Now we Second Order Powers, well we humans in particular, we continue to level up beyond our organism level. We have, as I already mentioned, let’s say you’re at work and you’re focusing on a project, what you are leveling up to is your work product. Let’s say you’re a family, you’re focusing on the family cohesion, you are leveling up for the family. So the organisms level up to another level that’s at the societal level. All of us level up to the village or the friendship group or the state or county that we live in. We level up to the nation that we live in. It’s a natural pattern that everything in the universe levels up, levels up, levels up. And if it’s directed with the good thought of God in mind, we level up according to the Golden Rule. We focus on the project with love. We focus on the project with assistance and with information. And that’s how we create a societal thing. Maybe it’s an organization that intends to distribute, let’s say, food to people who are hungry. If it is based upon the Golden Rule of cooperation and love, then it is a godly endeavor, and it will be successful in a godly way. But sometimes humans level up, and it turns out it’s not really according to the Golden Rule, but it’s just more of the Demiurge pushing up from the bottom. And the Demiurge does not push up with the powers of love. The way the Demiurge levels up is through bondage. Chemical bonds, molecular bonds, societal bonds. It always involves some sort of slavery. So it’s not a sharing of love and information and assistance. It’s a series of bonds and restrictions, ropes and levers and pulleys in a mechanical way, forcing the organisms in that structure to perform according to the will of the Demiurge and his assistants, which are known as the archons. the demiurge keeps chaos at bay by forbidding free will in his subjects So on societal levels, we can see that some endeavors are occurring according to the Golden Rule. And unfortunately, you know, sometimes it doesn’t seem like there’s very many of those, huh? It seems like most of our societal measures are according to the bonds of the Demiurge. But ideally, they would be according to the Golden Rule and as part of the Father’s will for a loving and peaceful community. The Demiurge does not operate out of love. It operates out of power. The opposite of love is not hate. The opposite of love is power, for power’s sake. And if it’s a demiurgic force or a demiurgic organization, it doesn’t care really what the outcome is. It is most active when it’s making the bonds and strings that force the power upon the object that’s in the group. So as our society, as our world, our creation levels up from the sub-atomic particles up through the molecules and the minerals and the elements—that’s the demiurgic level. Then the proteins and the cellular organelles, the cells, the organs, the organ systems, the organisms, these are all from the top down. Those are spiritual powers. And then above the organisms at the societal level, if we’re working according to the Golden Rule, we work for the common good. And then above the societal level, it’s the global collective unconscious of all of the earthbound units of consciousness. It’s the Gaia mind is what some people call that. And that’s the global thoughts of everyone. It’s the transpersonal consciousness, the transpersonal consciousness of everyone alive on the planet. It’s sort of the external memory of everyone’s thoughts. That’s the transpersonal level that Jung spoke of. And then above that level, there are galactic forces working at a cosmic scale, the astronomical level. And these, again, these are organized according to elements physically. So the Demiurge not only controls the small material, it controls the large material as well. So the way the planets are associated with their suns, the way the comets fly through the sky, these large objects, they are also made of mud, aren’t they? So they, same as our Earth, our Gaia crust and core, that is the mud. And that’s all controlled by the Demiurge. So the large astronomical bodies are also demiurgic. But if they have life forms on them, it’s probably exactly a fractal replication of what’s going on here on Earth. And then you get to the universal scale, which is everyone, everything inside of the boundary that surrounds our universe, the ecology of this universe. Same way, the universal unit of consciousness, the mind of the material of the consciousness, that is the Demiurge and the demiurgic thoughts. But it is the complete Demiurge. It’s the other side of Logos that broke apart during the Fall. And it is that large-scale Demiurge that the Christ has come to redeem. And once the Demiurge writ large at the universal scale is entirely redeemed, then this creation will end and we’ll enter what is called the Third Economy, where everything’s happy. It’s that paradisical state that all cultures look forward to. And that reason we look forward to it is because it is a memory for us. We have it planted in our hearts because all living creatures are fractals of the Fullness of God. So we have the memory. We know the Golden Rule. It’s written in our souls. And when that day comes, that’s the big wrap-up. That’s the big roll-up, and it’s all good. At that point, we’re back into the metaversal stage. We’re no longer under the control or having a split constitution of half demiurgic and half Fullness of God. We will be unified creatures. We’ll all live with the Aeons in the pleroma of God, and we’ll all be instantiating that dream of paradise that has always existed in our minds. Christ came to save everyone, and everyone will be saved. Illustration from my children’s book, “Children of the Fullness:A Gnostic Myth.” Thank you for spending this time with me today. I always appreciate your questions. And if you would ask me any questions about what I’m talking about, I would be so happy to be able to answer them for you, either by email or on one the future podcasts. So your part of this endeavor is to consider what is being said, see if it makes sense to you, see if you unlock the gnosis that is within you by having heard these words, and then communicate with me about it to help me going, because I need your help too. Until next time—onward and upward, and God bless. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Stripe Credit Card *Choose your item *Item A - $10.00Item B - $25.00Item C - $50.00Total$0.00Submit

Although we typically focus on the bright side of being independent cartoonists, a listener asks us to address the downside of webcomics. We'll talk about time management, burnout, financial insecurity, and reader interactions. Then we realize that all those drawbacks have one very important thing in common — and it's not what you'd expect! TODAY'S SHOW ComicLab gets someone engaged! The worst parts of being a webcartoonist. Creativity isn't always consistent. Success doesn't eliminate insecurity. The business work never disappears. Webcomics demand interaction. The drawbacks are the flip side of the benefits! Is the direct market disappearing? Grieve the comic-shop dream—and move forward. Getting outside your comfort zone. Comedy can strengthen dramatic storytelling. Beware the shiny object. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Tambours, voix et lutte Elles jouent du tambour, chantent en solo et en chœur et dansent le Gwoka, cette musique traditionnelle guadeloupéenne créée par les personnes esclavisées arrachées à l'Afrique. Elles prennent leur place dans les Lewoz, ces rassemblements nocturnes hebdomadaires et sur toutes les scènes de Guadeloupe, au cœur d'un univers artistique encore très masculin. Ce sont les Fanm Ki Ka (femmes qui font). Leurs voix enivrantes nous parlent d'histoire, de vies quotidiennes et surtout de luttes. C'est le premier épisode d'Un podcast à soi, d'une série de trois en Guadeloupe. Avec : Marie-Héléna, Maguy, Ena, Sohade Les Fanm Kika Remerciements : Charline, Yanise, Jacklin Pour aller plus loin : - Fanm Ki Ka - Site de Marie Héléna Laumuno - Gwoka et décolonisation culturelle, Marie-Héléna Laumuno - Les femmes et le Gwoka en Guadeloupe, Marie-Héléna Laumuno - Les livres de Marie-Line Dahomey - Ces femmes qui jouent du Gwoka, Anne-Laure Lemancel - Ecrire une histoire queer du Gwoka, Cases Rebelles Enregistrements Juin 2026 Prise de son, montage, textes et voix Charlotte Bienaimé Réalisation et mixage Gary Sallin Accompagnement éditorial Sarah Bénichou Illustration Anna Wanda Gogusey

Dr. Michael Salla explains the details behind the upcoming 2026 event and the status of UFO disclosure efforts today. Gain clarity on current developments regarding a potential galactic peace treaty and what it means for the future.This session examines the latest data on UAP observables and how historical military actions have influenced current policies. Dr. Salla provides a detailed breakdown of the Green Mountain Mystery, offering context for those tracking the progression of contact initiatives. This discussion is intended for anyone researching the timeline of official acknowledgement and the strategic moves behind current extraterrestrial engagement protocols.By analyzing specific UAP observables, viewers will understand the broader implications of these phenomena. We connect the dots between past military encounters and the scheduled 2026 event, ensuring you have the full picture of the current landscape. Whether you are new to the subject or a long-time researcher, this analysis clarifies the next steps in the disclosure process.Subscribe for weekly updates on UFO disclosure and extraterrestrial policy analysis. Leave a comment below sharing your thoughts on the significance of the 2026 event.Topics: Time Magazine has released a lengthy article on the UFO issue and various congressional hearings highlighting whistleblower testimonies. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2085392666502607302Official UFO disclosure process takes a step back soon after taking a step forward. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2085661976856805803 Only days after it was claimed that a large Moon base was attacked by the Dark Fleet, a wayward Falcon 9 rocket has crashed on the Moon. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2085665339371610429Nordics Training International Military Pilots to Fly Secret Alien Reproduction Vehicles https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2085689122610401453 Illustration of the practical applications of sixth force of nature and orbs https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2085696540211827124 Fifth tranche of UFO files released on the Dept of War website once again contains nothing conclusive. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2085788385579356283First live stream attempt on the Green Mountain Mystery was interfered with. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2086168795974869337 JP's short about black hats attempting to suppress information about Nordic ETs training international pilots https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2086484568698179738 Sources claim the Trump administration authorized shooting down UAPs to recover NHI tech. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2086542565772554349 Forget Area 51 The REAL UFO Base is Hidden in Huntsville, Alabama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZeuTTjfBlAAncient Cycle of Conflict Coming to an End https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2086775599306084378How long has such luring of UFOs been happening to apprehend or shoot down NHI-piloted craft? https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2086988442022330578Professor Avi Loeb wants access to data about orbs to give a scientific analysis of their origin. https://x.com/MichaelSalla/status/2087095107807773114 Join Dr. Salla on Patreon for Early Releases, Webinar Perks and More. Visit https://Patreon.com/MichaelSalla/

Patreon backers have access to an exclusive ComicLab Churn Rate spreadsheet — it does the math for you! Is your Patreon actually growing—or are new members disguising a retention problem? Brad walks Dave through the process of calculating churn rate and shows how one number can unlock a much clearer understanding of a membership business. They discuss subscriber retention, lifetime value, onboarding, well-timed interventions, and how to determine whether advertising or convention appearances are truly worth the investment. Then, Dave asks whether publishing a children's book page by page on his existing webcomic could finally help him finish it. Topics include: Skunk Watch 2026 What churn rate means for a Patreon creator Why total membership and revenue can give you an incomplete picture Finding the necessary numbers in Patreon Insights Two methods for calculating churn rate What constitutes a healthy churn rate Why one month of data isn't enough Calculating your average churn rate over time Calculating your retention rate Estimating average subscriber lifetime Calculating average monthly revenue per member Determining the lifetime value of a Patreon backer Why retaining a current member is cheaper than acquiring a new one Using Patreon Autopilot to reduce cancellations Evaluating the quality and value of your Patreon rewards Improving the onboarding experience for new members Welcome messages, digital gifts, and personalized Bonjoro videos Brad's one-week Patreon check-in Helping new backers navigate a complicated archive Using average subscriber lifetime to schedule a retention intervention Brad's 18-month check-in and longtime-backer gift Repackaging older work into valuable digital rewards Rewarding and recognizing your longest-serving supporters Exclusive livestreams, previews, and “inner circle” benefits Calculating an acceptable customer-acquisition cost Evaluating paid advertising with lifetime-value data Tracking whether a comic convention was financially worthwhile Why free webcomics may still be the best customer-acquisition strategy Dave's productivity tip: drawing to Brazilian Carnival music Using a webcomic schedule to force yourself to complete a children's book Why serialized children's-book pages may not satisfy online readers Publishing complete thematic sections instead of individual pages Building a new project into an established comic's schedule The difficulty of building an audience for an independent children's book When a traditional children's-book publisher may be helpful Creative control, editorial notes, and refusing unwanted revisions Breaking publishing rules and trusting your own experience Releasing a finished independent book before seeking wider distribution Why experienced cartoonists may resist redrawing or revising completed work ComicLab LIVE at the National Cartoonists Society Reuben Awards   You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

With our fourth Design Confessional event happening the night this episode is released, we're this week pairing our event news with a rehashed version of the show's very first confessional event four years ago! How can you find peace when faced with cross crossworders, ghost(ed) cookbooks, and duck pornography? There's only one way to find out! (To be clear: the way is listening; you must listen to find out.)Upcoming EventsThe Design Confessional at Future Fonts & FriendsThursday, August 6 from 6–9pm (that's the night this episode is released!)Outlet, 2500 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland ORPresented by Future Fonts as part of TypeCon 2026!Free and open to all! Featuring: DJ Music by @keanunarciso_, Drinks by @baerlicbrewing & (past guest Andy McMillan's) @heckbrewing, food by @astralpdx, and snacks by @ordertypefoundry. Artwork/Design by @colbybrooksstudio using the Future Fonts Grenat by @theoguillard, Zetkin by @ingaploennigs, and a little HEX Franklin by @hex_projects. Promo sounds (on the Future Fonts IG post) by Klaxlorq aka @travis.kochel.Wanna get a taste of the event? Here our previous Design Confessional episodes here: Confessional #3, Confessional #2, or Confessional #1 by listening through to the end of this episode!‍Did I Do That? Back to the Bottom of the Barrel at Seattle Design FestivalSaturday, August 15 at 5:30pmSeattle Design Festival Mainstage at Lake Union Park, Seattle WADid I Do That?: Back to the Bottom of the Barrel gives the Seattle design community a chance to dig into their archives and share that shame with the world live on stage, defanging it with laughter in the process. A panel of Seattle's best graphic designers will talk through their most hilariously regrettable projects live on stage.Together, we'll reflect on what made that work the way it the way it is and how making it has helped them grow. Then, you'll help decide whose work is bad enough to win our trophy made out of a trash can. It's a funny, irreverent chance to unpack the fear of feedback while celebrating something that rarely gets to be at center stage—the messy work you have to make to get to somewhere better.Our competitors:Colby Nichols is a creative leader who dreams big, supports others, and brings a bright spark to teams and projects. His approach to work and creative management is heart-forward with a focus on collaboration. He spent the last 12 years co-running the collaboration-focused design and illustration studio, Jolby. During that time he co-founded an award-winning space of inclusivity, put to use his unique approach to leading projects and solving big problems, directed projects across multiple teams for global entertainment and consumer brands with a focus on storytelling, recruited, cultivated, and inspired creative teams, led artists in commissions including the creation of artwork, voice over, music, animation, design, writing, editing, and coding, maintained meaningful client and vendor partnerships, did the hard thing, shared the spotlight, and made people smile. Currently, Colby serves as Art Director, Print Innovation for Magic: The Gathering at Wizards of the Coast.Sean Bucknam is a Designer and Maker of things working in the Seattle area. Los Angeles born and raised, PNW local by choice. He can see the bigger picture in any simple brief while concepting and creating designs that stand out from the crowd. He always aims to provide an elevated, imaginative, and fresh way of thinking through pictures rather than words. He has collected a wealth of knowledge while honing his design and art direction with companies like Amazon, Starbucks, Nike, REI, and Brooks Running. A problem solver at heart, Sean is skilled in Typography, Branding and Identity Design, Illustration, and Art Direction. Currently, Sean serves as a Senior Designer at Starbucks.Thanks again to Seattle Design Festival and to Travis & Lizy at Future Fonts for including this silly show in your events! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What belongs at the beginning of your book? Brad and Dave discuss whether an anti-AI statement offers creators any meaningful protection, break down the information that belongs on a copyright page, and explore the many ways cartoonists can approach the first page of a story or chapter. The best opening isn't determined by a universal rule—it should establish the right expectations, reflect the story you're telling, and give readers a reason to keep going. Topics include: Skunk Watch 2026 Do anti-AI statements offer creators legal protection? Why a standard copyright notice may already cover AI training The difference between creating, declaring, and registering a copyright What information belongs on a copyright page Copyright and trademark ownership When to use ™ and when to use ® Print location, printing numbers, and edition information ISBNs and Library of Congress numbers Combining copyright, title, credit, and dedication pages Should a comic begin with a splash page? Does the main character need to appear on page one? Using the opening page to establish tone and make a promise to the reader Why different stories require different kinds of openings Brad's two-page system for beginning a new Evil Inc chapter Creating separate covers for SFW and NSFW editions Using chapter openers as archive markers, promotional art, and production buffers Dave's approach to prologues, chapter openings, and world-building vignettes The difference between the first page and the first chapter ComicLab LIVE at the National Cartoonists Society Reuben Awards You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.If you'd like a one-on-one consultation about your comic, book it now!Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. He is available for personal consultations. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive. He is the co-director of the comics documentary, Stripped.

Illustration by David Wynne In which we wrap things up. X-PLAINED: Krakoa (mostly) The True Secret History of Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men The True Secret History of Matt Hunter Live shows The “WHAT”s Audio production through transition Adapting to long-distance recording Proximity Our retirement plans The means of production Our favorite voice effects Sound design considerations for Dazzler's shows What we've learned from making Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men Regrets Where to find Matt online Our evolving feelings about the X-Men Stories we would've liked to have covered The evolving podcasting landscape X-Men analogues Our theoretical Magic: The Gathering mechanics What X-Men is really about How to read like Jay and Miles Check out the visual companion to this episode on our blog. Find us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Jay and Miles X-Plain the X-Men is 100% ad-free and listener supported. If you want to help support the podcast–and unlock more cool stuff–you can do that right here! Buy rad swag at our Dashery shop!