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    Word Balloon Comics Podcast
    The Return Of James Robinson

    Word Balloon Comics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 112:55


    In this episode, we catch up with legendary writer James Robinson to talk about his current Kickstarter campaign, Rogues' Kingdom, an epic new fantasy adventure created with artist Jeff Johnson — and with less than a week left to support, now's the time to back it!We also dive into his latest Dark Horse Comics projects and take a retrospective look at some of his landmark work, from The Golden Age, Starman, JSA, and Earth-2 at DC to his unique run on Marvel's Fantastic Four. James shares behind-the-scenes stories from his TV work on Stargirl, where he served as co-executive producer and writer, and discusses his time writing the cult films The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Comic Book Villains.It's a wide-ranging conversation with one of comics' most celebrated voices — don't miss it.

    The Magnus Archives
    The Magnus Protocol 45 - Transferal

    The Magnus Archives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 20:37


    CATXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXXERROR (Unknown Source)Incident Elements: · Night terrors · body horror · claustrophobia · SFX: clanging, eatingTranscripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall Directed by Alexander J NewallWritten by Alexander J NewallScript Edited with additional material by Jonathan SimsExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d'Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April SumnerFeaturing (in order of appearance) Shahan Hamza as Samama KhalidLydia Nicholas as Melanie KingFrank Voss as Basira HussainSasha Sienna as Georgie BarkerDialogue Editor – Nico VetteseSound Designer – Meg McKellarMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner Check out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified
    EP #531 The Secret Behind This Creator's Six Figure Kickstarter | Scout Battery

    Crowdfunding: Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Ecommerce with CrowdCrux | Crowdfunding Demystified

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 29:01


    How do you launch a rugged, modular battery system and raise over $100,000 with your first product? In this episode, we speak with Marco Vanella, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of MAAK Outdoor, the company behind the Scout Battery. Designed for off-grid professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone who needs reliable power in the field, the Scout Battery is a smart, stackable energy solution that just completed a successful Kickstarter campaign. We talk about: The origin story of Scout and how it solves real-world energy problems Marco's background in industrial design and product development How MAAK overcame the challenges of launching a hardware product What worked in their campaign strategy — and what they'd do differently If you're building a hardware product or launching something rugged and outdoorsy, this interview is packed with practical insight. Resources and Tools Mentioned: Book a coaching call Subscribe for Weekly Crowdfunding Tips Fulfillrite: Kickstarter and crowdfunding reward fulfillment services. They come highly recommended! Download their free shipping and fulfillment checklist FREE Kickstarter Course Kickstarter Launch Formula Audiobook Scout Battery: Smart, Rugged, and Modular Power on Kickstarter MAAK Outdoor Website

    Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast
    Daniel Warren Johnson Live at Now or Never Comics

    Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 60:37


    As reported by The Beat, the Eisner-winning comics journalism website (hell yeah), Comic Book Couples Counselingkinda kicked off San Diego Comic-Con International this year with our Live Podcast Recording at Now or Never Comics in Downtown San Diego. On Tuesday, July 22nd, we invited superstar cartoonist Daniel Warren Johnson to chat with us after a signing at the shop. With The Moon Is Following Us recently concluded, his final issues of Transformerson their way, and the Kickstarter launch of his behemoth art book, we had a lot to discuss with DWJ. Today's episode presents the audio from our discussion in full, complete with questions from the audience, and a serious discussion of where The Moon Is Following Us took its readers, without spoiling the narrative for those who have not finished the comic. We also explore Daniel Warren Johnson's relationship with comic book shops and comic conventions. What is his ideal store? Is San Diego different from the many other comic conventions across this country? While our conversation with Daniel Warren Johnson may have launched Comic-Con for us, it represents the conclusion of our SDCC coverage. Please hit those links below to experience pop culture's greatest gathering as we bring numerous other creator interviews to your ears. Make sure you're following Daniel Warren Johnson on Blue Sky, Instagram, and his Website. Our SDCC Coverage: Eric Powell and Harold Schechter on "Dr. Werthless" Alex Segura on Star Wars Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing on Thunderbolts Learn Oni Press SDCC Battle Plans Chip Zdarsky on Zdarsky Comic News This Week's Sponsors We're sponsored by 2000 AD, the greatest comic you're not reading! Within its pages is a whole universe of characters, from Judge Dredd and Strontium Dog to Rogue Trooper, Shakara, Halo Jones, and the poor sods slogging across the Cursed Earth in The Helltrekkers. Get a print subscription at your door every week - and the first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, get free back issues, and download DRM-free copies of each issue for just $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible monthly comics for less than $10. This July, IDW Publishing's Eisner-nominated cozy horror hit series returns in Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1. Superstar Cartoonist Patrick Horvath's delightfully twisted tale about an anthropomorphic serial killer bear is returning to comic shops for a new story that is guaranteed to shock readers. Return to the seemingly idealistic suburban town of Woodbrook as Samantha, the bloodlusting brown bear, got away with her crimes and is now the town's one and only serial killer. Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees: Rite of Spring #1 is out now from IDW Publishing. This July, one of the greatest creator-owned comic series of all time begins a powerful new chapter! From Oni Press, return to the Eisner-nominated world of The Sixth Gun as creators Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt reunite for The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 – an extra-sized comics' event told across three prestige format issues. The Sixth Gun is about to be Reborn anew - as it has been countless times across the centuries. This time, however, a brigade of familiar fighters is ready and waiting to challenge a secret cabal. The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 arrives in comic shops everywhere on July 23rd. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the CBCC YouTube Channel and Prepare for The Stacks Philip Kennedy Johnson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Steve Anderson in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky in The Stacks at Third Eye Comics Benjamin Percy in the Stacks at Third Eye Comics Join Comic Book Club in Person Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. The Comic Book Couples Counseling TeePublic Merch Page. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.

    Middle Class Rock Star
    139. Travis McNamara

    Middle Class Rock Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 43:17


    My guest this week is singer-songwriter and performer, Travis McNamara. His music bridges on several different styles, but if you're looking for a common thread, start with bluegrass. McNamara, the longtime front-person for CO based, Trout Streak Revival, spent his covid time like many of us, writing and creating. "Moon Calendar" (2023) is McNamara's first plunge into the solo artist world. He is also the founder of Arthouse Consulting, where he uses his extensive background in nonprofit fundraising (he held down jobs at PBS and the Denver International Film Festival) to help artists raise money for Kickstarter. Please note, the majority of this episode is about Travis McNamara the artist, and the majority of next week's episode delves more into crowdfunding. Tune in next week to check that out! If you enjoy the podcast, please let others know, subscribe, or write a review! IF YOU'D LIKE TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST IN A MONETARY WAY, I'M NOW ON PATREON! Please note: new Patreon members get to pick a cover song for me to record especially for them! www.patreon.com/andysydow Guest Links: https://www.travis-mcnamara.com/ Episode Music: Original music by Andy Sydow Contact me: middleclassrockstar@gmail.com (or) andysydowmusic@gmail.com

    The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice

    What would your favorite, best five-star review of your favorite book that you wrote say? Today's top story is You thought you knew Kickstarter. Question of the week is What would your favorite, best five-star review of your favorite book that you wrote say? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Batman the Animated Series Podcast

    Our hosts return to the podcave and lock in their thoughts of the episode, LOCK-UP. Alex and Will discuss this new addition to Batman's rogues gallery and all the inspirations behind his design and backstory. Leaving them wanting more Lock-Up in Batman media and even debate which villain he should team up with. They also notice that Bruce and Summer Gleeson were possibly on a date and Lock-Up totally ruined it -- Cock Block is more like it! Plus, Robin gets real sassy in this episode, Batman mistakes a boat for a trampoline, and Lock-Up becomes a glorified hallway monitor by the end.Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/batmantaspodJoin Our Discord - https://discord.com/invite/bQF76V3nUsOutbreaks Vol. 1 Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/speechcomics/outbreaks-volume-1-an-ongoing-zombie-anthology-series?ref=discovery&term=outbreaks&total_hits=1475&category_id=252⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.tiktok.com/@batmantaspod?_t=8zn1yhsgnfz&_r=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/@batmantaspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Pod on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/batmantaspod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Pod on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/BatmanTASPod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Pod on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/batmantaspod1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Will's Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.patreon.com/willrobsonSpeech Comics Website⁠ - https://www.speechcomics.com/Monster Mash 1-2 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/speechcomics/mobster-mash-1-2-classic-movie-monsters-as-mobstersWill's WhatNot Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.whatnot.com/user/speechcomics

    Pedro the Water Dog Saves the Planet Peace Podcast
    Ep 64 Wolff Peace – Karl Marx & Ella Baker: Power of the People.

    Pedro the Water Dog Saves the Planet Peace Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 5:56


    In this episode of the Wolff Peace series, host Avis Kalfsbeek explores Karl Marx's concept of alienated labor and pairs it with the real-life work of Ella Baker, civil rights organizer and community-based changemaker. Together, they help us understand the importance of meaningful work, grassroots power, and reclaiming our full humanity in the face of dehumanizing systems. Robert Paul Wolff's Political Man and Social Man is available on Amazon (I'm not an affiliate) Learn more about the series and my books at aviskalfsbeek.com Follow my Kickstarter please: https://www.aviskalfsbeek.com/kickstarter Music: Dalai Llama Rides a Bike by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez. Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW Try my voice clone “Amaya Calm” on Eleven Labs for your audio book or other creative project: https://try.elevenlabs.io/peace (If you use this link, I earn a small commission)

    3W6
    Ex Novo mit Martin Nerurkar

    3W6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 39:32


    Das Städtebauspiel Ex Novo war ein kleiner Hit auf Kickstarter. Wir sprechen mit dem Co-Designer von Ex Novo und 3W6-Community-Mitglied Martin Nerurkar (Goblin Errands, The Mending Circle) darüber, wie er als Designer von Story- und Videogames über die Runden kommt.

    This Spiritual Fix
    7.05The Vain Controller (aka Regina George) -- Healing the Betrayal Wound

    This Spiritual Fix

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 24:20


    In this episode, we dive into the arc of the Vain Controller, the shadowy force behind performative success, image obsession, and the illusion of perfection. Known in our Inner Villain deck as Regina George (yes, that Regina George), this archetype reveals the ways we chase validation, status, and admiration—often at the cost of authenticity and trust.We unpack:Why “people pleasing” is just one face of deeper shape-shifting strategies to stay safe and resourced.How the Vain Controller expresses in culture, including its Human Design (undefined heart/ego), Enneagram type (3), and root wound (betrayal).The burn book logic of self-sabotage: When controlling image becomes more important than truth.The connection between this archetype and narcissistic personality traits—and how healing doesn't require shame, but rather, courage to be seen.The deeper spiritual medicine of trust and redefinition of success that liberates the Inventor (the transformed form of this archetype).Why “faking good” might be the most dangerous form of self-abandonment.Plus, two Am I the Asshole case studies that illuminate the painful edge between vanity, betrayal, and the fear of losing power.Key Archetypal Stages Covered:Pinnacle Villain: The Vain Controller – The one who would burn down her own castle if it meant staying on top.Successful Antagonist: The Influencer – Bulletproof facade, all approval, no intimacy.Wounded Child: The Envious – The one who mistakes wealth and appearance for worth.Covert Form: The Compliant – Faking good, performing growth, staying hidden behind praise.Hero: The Unveiled – Naked truth. Willing to lose clout to find connection.Legend: The Inventor – Rebuilding from authentic resources, turning passion into purpose.We also touch on:The time periods and cultural climates that amplify this archetype (hello, 1980s).The trap of ambition without desire.Why so many “successful” people are secretly crumbling from a lack of real trust.And how to recognize when this archetype is showing up in your work, relationships, or self-image.This one's for anyone who's ever felt like they needed to look good while falling apart, or who's ready to be seen for real—not just admired.Referenced in the episode:Mean Girls (film)The Emperor's New Clothes (folktale)Human Design: Undefined Heart/Ego CenterEnneagram Type 3 (The Achiever)“Am I the Asshole?” Reddit postsComing soon: The Inner Villain Transformation Deck launches on Kickstarter later this year. Stay tuned for the release and sign up for updates at [your link here].—Let us know: Have you ever faked good? Been betrayed by someone obsessed with image? Or lost trust trying to stay perfect? We'd love to hear your stories.For more, visit: thisspiritualfix.comFollow us on Substack: [The Life Alchemist]Instagram: @thisspiritualfix | @kristinawiltseeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Millionaire University
    Brain Bars to Big Box: Will Nitze's Wild Ride to $100M | Will Nitze

    Millionaire University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 49:16


    #519 What if the secret to building a nine-figure brand isn't more people — but more scrappy, strategic thinking? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we sit down with Will Nitze, founder of IQBAR, to unpack the gritty, unconventional journey from his kitchen R&D experiments to building a nine-figure nutrition brand. Will shares how he hustled his way through a successful Kickstarter campaign using unconventional tactics, scaled without a massive team by leveraging agencies and automation, and grew from a niche brain-food bar into a multi-product platform sold in major retailers nationwide. Learn how adaptability, constant iteration, and letting go of ego played a critical role in his long-term success — and how you can apply those same principles to grow a business that truly scales! What we discuss with Will: + From kitchen R&D to Kickstarter + Scrappy email hacks for launch + Building a brain-focused nutrition brand + Evolving from niche to mass market + Leveraging feedback to improve products + Scaling without hiring a huge team + Managing growth through third parties + Expanding into hydration and coffee + Platformizing products for longevity + Selling across retail, e-comm, and club stores Thank you, Will! Check out IQBAR at EatIQBAR.com. Follow Will on LinkedIn. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Behind the Review
    From Side Hustles to CEO: Everette Taylor's Crowdfunding Blueprint for Small Business Growth

    Behind the Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 35:16


    Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor joins Behind the Review to share his journey from teen entrepreneur to leading the world's biggest crowdfunding platform. Learn what crowdfunding is (and isn't), how Kickstarter helps small businesses and creators get funded, and why listening to feedback is Everette's top founder skill. Whether you're launching a dream or scaling up an existing business, get practical tips for building community and funding your next big idea. More about the episodeTheme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound

    Bookclub Member Comics!
    Episode 129 - Hulk: Future Imperfect

    Bookclub Member Comics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 102:24


    What's that sound? Something galumphing?! It's the bookclub! This week the bookclub gang is back to discuss some comics from the future! Enjoy as we go through the listener feedbag, talk about the new Superman movie (see spoiler tag) and read "Hulk: Future Imperfect," by Peter David and George Perez! "HULK READ COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO!" 05:30 Listener Feedback 16:13 - Whaddya See, Whaddya Say? 16:24 to 28:07 - Superman SPOILERS 44:39 - Hulk: Future Imperfect 1:19:00 to 1:20:33 - Disclaimer times portion Check out Muffin But Good Vibes raffle on Mike Mignola's Art on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/121664335173788/discussion/preview Check out Matt Strackbein, The Letterhack and all his collborators here https://thisspace.tv/ Kickstarter for Daniel Warren Johnson's art book https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fleskpublications/the-art-of-daniel-warren-johnson Social Media Banner by Matt Strackbein https://linktr.ee/TheLetterhack  Logo by Ross Radke https://www.rossradke.com/   opening and closing theme by https://onlybeast.com/ 

    The Indy Author Podcast
    The Artisan Author with Johnny B. Truant - #298

    The Indy Author Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 49:03


    Matty Dalrymple talks with Johnny B. Truant about THE ARTISAN AUTHOR, including the importance of creating genuine, one-on-one connections with readers rather than succumbing to the rapid release model and algorithm-driven strategies dominating the publishing world. Johnny highlights the importance of authentic interactions, pricing books appropriately, and understanding the unique value each author brings. The conversation also delves into the growing support for niche and artisanal creators among readers. Johnny talks about his book THE ARTISAN AUTHOR and his upcoming Kickstarter campaign.   Interview video at https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist Show notes at https://www.theindyauthor.com/show-notes   If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple   Johnny B. Truant is one of indie publishing's early authorities, having created and co-hosted the original Self Publishing Podcast with Sean Platt and David Wright. He is also the author of the indie cornerstone guide Write. Publish. Repeat, and hosted the Smarter Artist Summit author conference in Austin, Texas from 2015-2018 with the same two partners. On the fiction side, Johnny is the bestselling author of Fat Vampire, adapted by The SyFy Network as Reginald the Vampire. His other books include Pretty Killer, Gore Point, Invasion, The Beam, Dead City, Unicorn Western, and over 100 other titles across many genres. Originally from Ohio, Johnny and his family now live in Austin, Texas where he's finally surrounded by creative types as weird as he is.   Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she's learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors; her articles have appeared in "Writer's Digest" magazine. She serves as the Campaigns Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors.

    NPC: Next Portable Console
    The Multitool of Handhelds

    NPC: Next Portable Console

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 43:47


    This week, Brendon and John cover the ONEXSUGAR Sugar 1 dual-screen handheld, Sony's power-saving and controller updates, and the latest ES-DE update for Android. Then John reports back on the MagicX Zero 40 homework that Brendon gave him last week. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes The Latest Portable Gaming News ONEXSUGAR Sugar 1 goes up for preorder OneXSugar Playing with the first dual-screen transforming handheld ONEXSUGAR Sugar 1 handheld game console hits Indiegogo for $599 (Dual-screen Android handheld game console with a convertible design) The Kickstarter for this weird little transforming handheld just went live OneXSugar Officially Launches, and It Sure is Something Crazy New Take on Dual-Screen Gaming Sony's beta controller update - power settings and multi-pairing controllers Sony's new PS5 Power Saver mode sounds ideal for a PlayStation handheld The Verge New PS5 system update beta previews DualSense wireless controller pairing across multiple devices – PlayStation.Blog Sony DualSense Edge ES-DE Launches Version 3.3 and Adds New Fucntionality Also mentioned: Forgotten City The MagicX Zero 40 Magic X Zero 40 website Subscribe to NPC XL NPC XL is a weekly members-only version of NPC with extra content, available exclusively through our new Patreon for $5/month. Each week on NPC XL, Federico, Brendon, and John record a special segment or deep dive about a particular topic that is released alongside the “regular” NPC episodes. This week, Brendon and John revisit a two handhelds from the past year. Brendon explains why he loves the Ayn Odin 2 Mini even more than ever and John rediscovers the AYANEO Pocket Micro in all of its overpowered glory. You can subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/c/NextPortableConsole Leave Feedback for John, Federico, and Brendon NPC Feedback Form Credits Show Art: Brendon Bigley Music: Will LaPorte Follow Us Online On the Web MacStories.net Wavelengths.online Follow us on Mastodon NPC Federico John Brendon Follow us on Bluesky NPC MacStories Federico Viticci John Voorhees Brendon Bigley Affiliate Linking Policy  

    Eternal Durdles
    Organizing Your Collection can be as easy as HITTING a button.

    Eternal Durdles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 26:43


    Zac Clark interviews Jonathan Domanus, the founder of CardMill, a new device designed to help collectible card game players efficiently sort and manage their card collections. Jonathan shares his journey from being a player to creating a solution for the challenges faced by collectors, including the high costs of existing machines and the need for a user-friendly tool. The discussion covers the features of CardMill, its pricing, the games it supports, and the potential impact on the community. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of engaging with users and the excitement surrounding the Kickstarter campaign, which was fully funded in just 24 minutes. The conversation concludes with a look at the future of Cardmill's card sorting technology and its benefits from casual players to vendors at conventions.Cardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdles

    Best of Hawkeye in the Morning
    Our Classroom Kickstarter Teacher for Tuesday - Jordan

    Best of Hawkeye in the Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 4:39


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    Black Armada Tales
    Ex Tenebris session zero part 2 (episode 167)

    Black Armada Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 99:12


    We are playing Ex Tenebris - coming to Kickstarter in September. Follow the campaign here: ⁠https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blackarmada/ex-tenebris?ref=7an243⁠Beyond the dark emptiness of space, beyond dreaming, lies the Tenebrium. Only you can unearth its mysteries, defeat the twisted horrors that lurk there, and keep humanity from becoming prey.In Ex Tenebris, you play a ragtag team of investigators, protecting the Republic of Stars from terrifying supernatural threats. You will face sorcerers and cults, dark technology from lost civilisations and the slobbering terrors lurking in the nightmare realm of the Tenebrium.In this episode:We create our roles and relationships, do our Moira creation, and set up our first group flashbackWe talk lembas, dwarves and children's booksBlack Armada DiscordWe would like to invite our listeners to join the Black Armada discord, where you can hang out with the podcast crew. Join the discord here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/8GAtj9pRYy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CreditsOur players are:Joshua Fox ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/armadajosh.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Becky Annison as Tamzi (the resurrected) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/beckyannison.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Eadwin Tomlinson as Galen (the tarnished badge) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/eadwin.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick Bate as Hamda (the technarchologist) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/ickbat.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sue Elliott as Orion (the relic) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/suefacetm.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Black Armada create and publish TTRPGs here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blackarmada.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nick creates and publishes TTRPGs as Ickbat here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ickbat.itch.io/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The music is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Orange Button⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by Esther Garcia.

    BOARD GAME BINGE
    Episode 357: Bernie & Brendan, Dead Alive Games

    BOARD GAME BINGE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 32:55


    Since 2018, Dead Alive Games has aimed to design and publish high quality games that are inclusive and representative of the diverse gaming community they belong to. They are the designers, developers, and publisher who have successfully funded and fulfilled critically acclaimed games such as Omicron Protocol, Lunar Rush, Cyber Pet Quest.Their newest entry into the board game world is Kittens in Space, which is now on Kickstarter. Check it out: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deadalivegames/kittens-in-spaceWHERE TO BUY OUR BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSJ1LMQ1FOLLOW US ON: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boardgamebingeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardgamebingepodcast/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boardgamebingeWHERE TO FIND OUR PODCAST:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RJbdkguebb3MSLAatZr7riHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-board-game-binge-72500104/Tune In: https://tunein.com/embed/player/p1344218/Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYm9hcmRnYW1lYmluZ2U=Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/board-game-binge/id1522623033Visit Our Websites: Board Game Binge: https://boardgamebinge.com/Tin Robot Games: https://tinrobotgames.comElixir Board Games: https://www.elixirboardgames.com/our-games

    Your Kickstarter Sucks
    Episode 417: The Hooter and the Holler

    Your Kickstarter Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 132:59


    Gimme the clicker! I wanna watch YourHometv.com! Ah crap. All they're playing is this stupid podcast. It looks like it's hosted by 2 total morons. Heh. They're ugly as well. And they seem depressed but not in an interesting way? Shit hold on they're gonna discuss Kickstarter…that feels fresh. Let's see what they got. Well it's 45 mins in and they haven't said anything about the Kickstarters. They're mostly talking about doctors appointments and TV remotes. Well I checked the guide and apparently they're gonna eventually get to bible memes, 1000 bad jokes, and a real sicko's attempt to grift a luxury car. Evidently there's an actual good idea at the end. But I'm not waiting over 2 hours just to hear that. I gotta go play with my bath toys.Music for YKS is courtesy of Howell Dawdy, Craig Dickman, Mr. Baloney, and Mark Brendle. Additional research by Zeke Golvin. YKS is edited by Producer Dan. Social Media by Maddalena Alvarez.Executive Producer Tim Faust (@crulge)YKS Beach Party is over…but there's plenty more where that came from! Not parties, I guess. But episodes. Of YKS! Premium! But it's only at YKS Premium…sign up today and get access to what simply must be thousands of hours of bonus content…all for just $5 a month! Follow us on Instagram: @YKSPod, TikTok: YourKickstarterSucks and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more video stuff! Wow, 2025 is lit!! Gift subscriptions to YKS Premium are now available at Patreon.com/yourkickstartersucks/giftSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    F-Stop Collaborate and Listen - A Landscape Photography Podcast
    432: Eric Bennett - Rethinking Our Approach to Social Media

    F-Stop Collaborate and Listen - A Landscape Photography Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 92:26


    In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne sits down with photographer Eric Bennett for a deep dive into the impact of social media on photographers and their relationship with nature. They discuss the traps of “algorithm-driven culture,” including the pressure to post frequently, follow trends, and cater to platform requirements, often at the cost of authenticity and creativity. Eric explains how he and other photographers recently used social media for a worthwhile cause, organizing a successful print fundraiser to support National Park Service employees affected by layoffs. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of maintaining meaningful connections to nature, curating personal work, and leading audiences toward deeper experiences beyond social media, like curated websites and printed work. The conversation wraps up with advice on how to avoid social media burnout and the encouragement to create and share with intention, rather than chasing fleeting online validation. Links to items discussed: Matt's NEW book on Kickstarter! Eric's website Eric's National Park Service Print Sale Eric's blog post on social media Eric's book, Space, Stillness, and Silence Eric's Kozu Zine Michael Strickland: https://www.michaelstricklandimages.com/ FLM Canada (use the code HOUSEOFPAYNE for 10% off entire order) Sign up to my newsletter

    Retro Asylum -  The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast
    Episode 356: ZX Spectrum Next - The 3rd Strike!

    Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 117:53


    Christopher O'Regan and Dean Swain chat to Henrique Olifiers and Chris Hill about the amazingly successful 3rd Kickstarter campaign of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next and a whole lot more! If you want to back the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter, you can find it at: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-3-0 As always, thanks to all of our Patreon's who made this episode possible, we really appreciate your kind donations! Guy Simms  Richard Hyde kingdiesel Roger Swan Plasticman Stephen James Cillian O'Brien Robert Ilott MrRockitt Pete Rogers Rune P New Game Old Flame - Podcast Christopher Bolton Damon Crockett Dylan D'Arch Bitmap Soft Mikes vintage Tech Nik, Howard Price Matthew Turner Adam Hinde Chris O'Regan James Dunn Hans aka Muppets4 Roushimsx  Guto Threadbare Chris Atwill Harvey Watson Martyn Jones Tim TJ Walker Ricardo Engel HeavyMetalDon Tony Parkinson drnovocalcord Mal Woods Cane and Rinse LamptonWorm  Mitsoyama Rhys Wynne Clint Humphrey Mark Bylund Paul Ashton Jon Sheppard Laurent Giroud Deadl0ck Aaron Maupin Jim-OrbitsIT Jon Veal Thomas scoffham Patrick Fürst Laurens Andrew Gilmour Stephen Stuttard Darren Coles Garry Heather Nick Lees Blake Brett Looking for some MiSTer FPGA accessories? Give https://misterfpga.co.uk/ a visit and use the code retroasylum to gain a 6% discount. Want to find out about Steve's band, The Last Arcade? Check them out at https://thelastarcade.net/ Looking for some new games for your favourite retro system? Then checkout https://www.bitmapsoft.co.uk/ Help support the Retro Asylum by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/retroasylum Retro Asylum on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/theretroasylum.bsky.social Retro Asylum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retroasylum/ Retro Asylum YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfCC9rIvCKoW3mdbuCsB7Ag Retro Asylum on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_retro_asylum/ Retro Asylum on Twitch:https://www.twitch.tv/theretroasylum Twitter: @theretroasylum Retro Asylum Merchandise: https://retroasylumstore.myspreadshop.co.uk/

    The Dialogue Doctor Podcast
    Episode 286 - The Artisan Author with Johnny B Truant

    The Dialogue Doctor Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 59:10


    In this episode, Jeff sits down with Johnny B Truant to talk about his new work The Artisan Author. They discuss how he understands himself as an author, how his understanding is shaping his craft, and how he hopes to bring joy back to the indie author world.  To learn more about Johnny's work, check out https://johnnybtruant.com/ To see Johnny's Kickstarter, go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnnybtruant/the-artisan-author-your-way-out-of-the-self-pub-rat-race

    The Goblins and Growlers Podcast
    Interview | Paul Hughes on Pets, Sidekicks & Monster Madness | GGP

    The Goblins and Growlers Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 54:59


    “What do you get when you mix a thousand-legged centipede, a skeleton butler, and an emotionally resilient owlbear cub? A Paul Hughes interview, of course.”   In this special episode of GGP, Inver and Josh are joined by Pets & Sidekicks co-creator Paul Hughes, longtime EN World writer and TTRPG monster crafter. Together, they delve into: ✦ The design philosophy behind scalable companions in Advanced 5E ✦ Balancing action economy with adorable, devastating pets ✦ The evolution of owlbears, undead stealth features, and companion mechanics ✦ Narrative tips for GMs and players using sentient sidekicks ✦ A few spicy skeleton jokes (because, obviously)   Whether you're a game designer, monster-crafting aficionado, or just really into fantasy fur babies, there's something here to chew on. For you CR crunchers out there, Paul promises a future Deep Dive on CR calculations, action economy balancing, and high-level companion builds. Get ready.  

    Making Comics
    Episode 245: Staying in Love with a Long-term Project

    Making Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 84:33


    This week, we recap the G-Fest convention (4:00), benchmarking your Kickstarter against previous ones (16:30), getting clarity on a future project (30:20), finalizing a new cover design (42:40), and this week's main topic: staying in love with a long-term project (46:40).

    Crowdfunding Nerds: Kickstarter Marketing For Board Games & Beyond!

    Ever wondered how to turn a canceled pledge into a success story? Join us for Episode 241 of Crowdfunding Nerds, where Sean chats with Chris Loizou from SBG Editions about the art of running a successful crowdfunding campaign. Dive into Chris's experience with his project, Ascendia, and discover how personal outreach can recapture those elusive canceled pledges with a whopping 90% success rate! Why did Chris choose GameFound over Kickstarter? Tune in to uncover the strategic advantages of language-specific pages and targeted ads. Learn how transparency and direct communication overcame the hurdles of high shipping costs and tariffs. We also explore GameFound's unique features, like front-page updates and the "Endgame" feature, and discuss the platform's preference for polished, miniature-heavy projects. Plus, Chris shares tips on leveraging gaming conventions to boost sales and presence. Don't miss these invaluable insights for your next crowdfunding venture!   Links to check out! Ascendia - https://gamefound.com/projects/chris-loizou/ascendia---seasons-of-thargos?refcode=yyKRMP1bGkKK15gmSR1KSA SBG Editions - https://www.sbgeditions.com/ Thank you to our sponsors! HeroTime1.com - Get a 3% discount off your Hero Time Manufacturing order using code: CrowdfundingNerds101 BridgeDist.com - We recommend Bridge Distribution & Fulfillment for US fulfillment and Amazon fulfillment. We use them for our own projects, too! CrowdfundingNerds.com/Academy - If you are looking to DIY your crowdfunding, we have highly impactful courses that teach you how to build, excite, and prepare a crowd to fund you on Launch Day! Check out our website at crowdfundingnerds.com and join our bustling community on Facebook. Stay Nerdy!

    Best of Hawkeye in the Morning
    Meet Andrea - Our First Teacher for the Classroom Kickstarter

    Best of Hawkeye in the Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 4:11


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    Pedro the Water Dog Saves the Planet Peace Podcast
    Ep 63 Wolff Peace – Jeremy Bentham & Leymah Gbowee: Utilitarianism meets unbreakable community.

    Pedro the Water Dog Saves the Planet Peace Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 6:28


    In this episode of the Wolff Peace series, host Avis Kalfsbeek contrasts Jeremy Bentham's philosophy of “the greatest good” with Leymah Gbowee's people-powered fight for peace in Liberia. From theoretical utility to street-level courage, this episode asks us to rethink what really sustains peace—and whose happiness we're measuring.   Robert Paul Wolff's Political Man and Social Man is available on Amazon (I'm not an affiliate) Learn more about the series and my books at aviskalfsbeek.com Follow my Kickstarter please: https://www.aviskalfsbeek.com/kickstarter Music: Dalai Llama Rides a Bike by Javier “Peke” Rodriguez. Bandcamp: https://javierpekerodriguez.bandcamp.com. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW Try my voice clone “Amaya Calm” on Eleven Labs for your audio book or other creative project: https://try.elevenlabs.io/peace (If you use this link, I earn a small commission)

    Ludology
    Pros and Cons Ep 12

    Ludology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 47:19


    In this episode of Pros and Cons (where we talk to game industry professionals at conventions), we go back to AnimeNorth 2024 where Sen chats with TTRPG designer and writer, Daniel Kwan about anime, wuxia, martial arts, combat and his project that JUST FUNDED on Kickstarter in 2025 - Wandering Blades!

    AiPT! Comics
    SDCC recap & comic comebacks!

    AiPT! Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 85:40


    NEWSSDCC biggest reveals:Marvel reveals'Buffy' and 'Angel' make comic comeback with Kelly Thompson at the helmDean and Sam hit the road again in new 'Supernatural' comic launching October 2025Swat Kats returns with first-ever comic series, launching on Kickstarter this fallNew era of TMNT launches December 2025 with Gene Luen Yang and Freddie E. Williams IIRob Liefeld's 'Youngblood' #1 flexes with star-studded variant coversVault Comics surprises retailers with free bonus boxes for 'Big Rig' #1Barbaric returns this October with brutal new one-shot ‘The Black Knight'Mad Cave Studios launching tech-horror anthology 'Terrorbytes' for fall 2025Tyler Kirkham launches high-octane action series ‘Final Boss' out November 2025'GTA' and 'Red Dead' writer Dan Houser launches new crime comic 'American Caper' for November 2025October Marvel Comics solicitations!Amazing Spider-Man swings into cosmic chaos and Goblin danger in new look at ASM #13 & #14Marvel celebrates Latin Heritage Month with 'White Tiger Reborn' one-shot Spotlighting Hector and Ava AyalaMarvel and DC's forgotten hero returns: 'Spider-Boy' #1 reprinted after nearly 30 yearsMarvel brings magic and mayhem in October 2025 in 'Strange Tales'Marvel celebrates 70 Years of 'The Muppets' with new variant covers in OctoberMarvel Knights expands with brutal new Punisher series starting October 2025Our Top Books of the WeekDave:Exquisite Corpses (2025) #3 (Pornsak Pichetshote, James Tynion IV, Valentine De Landro, Michael Walsh)The Seasons (2024) #6 (Rick Remender, Paul Azaceta)Chris:​​The Voice Said Kill #1 (Si Spurrier, Vanesa R. Del Rey)Dark Honor #3 (Brian DeCubellis,  K.S. Bruce, Ethan Sacks, David Messina) Standout KAPOW moment of the week:Chris: Godzila #1 (Tim Seeley, Nikola Čižmešija)Dave: Absolute Martian Manhunter #5 (Deniz Camp, Javier Rodriguez)TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEKChris: News from the Fallout #2 (Chris Condon, Jeffrey Alan Love) | DC's Kal-El-Fornia #1 (Various)Dave: Godzilla vs. America: Boston (various) and Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween #8 (Becky Cloonan, Jeph Loeb)JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.Dave: Assorted Crisis Events #5 (1:25 Alvaro Martinez Bueno Cover)Chris: The Savage Wolverine #1 (Tom Parkinson-Morgan Cover)

    Sheep Might Fly
    Tomb of Brass Prologue

    Sheep Might Fly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 29:41


    Two rival archaeologists, Colin Hathaway and Tag Gardiner, have been released after 25 years trapped as ghosts in a tomb. As they struggle to adapt to this strange new world, they have a new mystery to solve: more gargoyles, more curses, and a whole lot more family secrets. Tomb of Brass (The Gargoyle Mysteries #2) is a direct sequel to Curse of Bronze, which you can listen to for free in early episodes of this podcast, or download as an ebook from my website at tansyrr.com Sign up to my author newsletter for updates, follow me on Insta, Threads or Bluesky as @tansyrr, find me at tansyrr.com and on Facebook at TansyRRBooks, and if you like this podcast consider supporting me at Patreon where you can receive all kinds of cool rewards, early ebooks and exclusive stories for a small monthly pledge. Back Teacup Magic on Kickstarter today.

    This Week in Retro
    The Next Spectrum Next - This Week In Retro 228

    This Week in Retro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 56:41


    Issue Three of the Spectrum Next computer smashed its Kickstarter goal in mere hours, and brings some important upgrades!Just how naughty are pre-loaded consoles and can they get you into trouble? Seems like they can. Let's talk about the missing Apple computer, the Mark Twain-edition IIGS. Pixel Addict issue number 29 features reviews of some of the latest retro games: Capcom Arcade Stadium (Switch/Xbox/PC/PS4), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind (Switch/Xbox/Steam/PS5) and Old Towers (Atari Jaguar). Grab your copy at https://www.addict.media/ 00:00 - Show Opening 02:58 - Next Up : Round Three Story Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-3-0 15:16 - Are Pre-Loaded Retro Consoles Legit? Story Link: https://www.androidauthority.com/once-were-nerd-youtuber-copyright-lawsuit-3577995/ 29:18 - Housekeeping - News links found below 35:14 - Mark Twain: The Missing Apple Computer Story Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/thisweekinretro/comments/1m3kj8d/what_happened_to_the_ultimate_apple_gs_mark_twain/ 52:42 - Community Question of the Week

    Toy Power Podcast
    #405: SUPERMAN: In James Gunn We Trust - In Variants We Don't!!

    Toy Power Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 81:07


    This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are still down a Scot, as he is still unwell. But that will not slow him down in contributing to this ep! Before we get into the main segments, we chat about Ben & Frank's latest Plastic Addiction, in the form of Transformers Blokees! Prior to chatting about the Superman Film itself, we focus on the Toy likeness compared to what the actor actually looks like! With a little Jurassic World banter in between. Then, without another moment to spare, we get right into the James Gunn driven film itself! We chat towards our Cinema experiences and start off with a non-spoiler discussion; before we head into a chat about the whole Film itself! Giving it our typical DVG rating out of 19 too. Then changing gears, we introduce a New segment - named: Variant Schmariant! We each pick two variants of a pre-existing character (in toy form) that just doesn't need to exist. We unearth some quite silly versions of characters that had a legitimate Toy Release; that clearly logic was not a concern at all!! Plus we tie a nice bow around the proposed Nick-Names for both Frank & Scot. Enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Why We Roll
    WWR 57 ☉ RP Jesters w. Rachel Kordell and Casey Reardon

    Why We Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 72:52


    On this episode of Why We Roll, we sit down with Rachel Kordell and Casey Reardon of the actual play podcast RP Jesters! We chat about the process of making AP, the Jesters' expansive (and excellent) catalogue of series, and adapting to genre. Last but not least, we also discuss their newest campaign, LOST REQUIEM featuring Stillfleet Studio's Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying! Make sure to check out all of RP Jesters' highly produced and ver fun series, and catch the first episode of Lost Requiem HERE! Intrigued by Danse Macabre after listening? Curious about the grotesquery that is the Abandoned World? Then make sure to head over to stillfleet.com/danseks to follow the Kickstarter prelaunch (going live in October 2025)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dollar Bin Bandits
    Mike Baron 3 | Nexus Deluxe Hardcover Omnibus Vol. 1

    Dollar Bin Bandits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 41:13


    Legendary comic writer Mike Baron is back to discuss the beginning! That's right, we're talking about the origins of his and Steve Rude's landmark Nexus series to celebrate the Kickstarter campaign for the Nexus Deluxe Hardcover Omnibus Volume One. Mike opens up about the deluxe reprint collection of the Eisner Award-winning series, which Newsarama has hailed as "the greatest superhero comic of all time." We explore the cosmic avenger Horatio Hellpop's complex moral struggles, the series' unique blend of superhero and science fiction elements set 500 years in the future, and what it means to see this groundbreaking independent comic finally getting the deluxe treatment it deserves! Mike also discusses the challenges and rewards of crowdfunding classic comics, the collaboration with BIG Studios, and why Nexus continues to resonate with readers who appreciate sophisticated storytelling that wrestles with questions of justice, morality, and the weight of cosmic responsibility.You can back the book here: http://kck.st/3HClJMM! And as always, you can find Mike on his site, baroncomics.com, and on X @BloodyRedBaron.Support the show___________________Check out video versions of this and other episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/dollarbinbandits!If you like this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you found this episode. And if you really like this podcast, become a member of the Dollar Bin Boosters on Patreon: patreon.com/DollarBinBoosters.You can follow us @dollarbinbandits on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky, or @DBBandits on X. You can email us at dollarbinbandits@gmail.com.___________________Dollar Bin Bandits is the official podcast of TwoMorrows Publishing. Check out their fine publications at twomorrows.com. ___________________ Thank you to Sam Fonseca for our theme music, Sean McMillan for our graphics, and Pat McGrath for our logo.

    Three Angry Black People
    EP 147: Kicking It With Justin Gladden, author of Sci-Fi novel Fallen Worlds: Future Guardian

    Three Angry Black People

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 116:05


    We sit down with Justin Gladden to discuss his sci-fi novel, Fallen Worlds: Future Guardian, his passion for community initiatives, how it fueled the story for his book, and the launch of the Kickstarter campaign for the audiobook. In this hour-long episode, Justin shares his experiences in pitching his book, getting it published, and the importance of storytelling with a purpose.    Check out Justin's Kickstarter for Fallen Worlds - Future Guardian and help fund this amazing project:  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/niambiusiku/fallen-worlds-future-guardian?ref=discovery_category&total_hits=1545&category_id=47

    The Magnus Archives
    The Magnus Protocol 44 - Back to Basic

    The Magnus Archives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 23:01


    CAT3RAC2175-26031987-12062024prescience (computing) -/- equilibriumIncident Elements:· psychological manipulation· abuse· imprisonment· implied sexual coersionNote: This episode features a significant amount of German language. Translation is available in the transcript.Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/Created by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall Directed by Alexander J NewallWritten by Alexander J NewallScript Edited with additional material by Jonathan SimsExecutive Producers April Sumner, Alexander J Newall, Jonathan Sims, Dani McDonough, Linn Ci, and Samantha F.G. Hamilton Associate Producers Jordan L. Hawk, Taylor Michaels, Nicole Perlman, Cetius d'Raven, and Megan Nice Produced by April SumnerFeaturing (in order of appearance) Billie Hindle as Alice DyerRobert Vernon as Heinrich UnheilmichClaudia Woodhouse as Klara VogelAnusia Battersby as Gwen BouchardSarah Lambie as Lena KelleyDialogue Editor – Lowri Ann DaviesSound Designer – Tessa VroomMastering Editor - Catherine RinellaMusic by Sam Jones (orchestral mix by Jake Jackson) Art by April Sumner SFX from Soundly and Additional SFX Voices by Sebastian Hutter and Katarina Ebneter Freesound: TSP-Talk, dbspin, kiefspoon, kyles, rodinvoil, vancer, Yuval, toefur, blaukreuz, delaxgray, LiMati, DeqstersLab, Voltrod, ahill86, fthrll, giddster, Gilgiuliani, waweee, SpliceSound, Kinoton, sidequestingCheck out our merchandise available at https://www.redbubble.com/people/RustyQuill/shop and https://www.teepublic.com/stores/rusty-quillSupport Rusty Quill by purchasing from our Affiliates;DriveThruRPG – DriveThruRPG.comJoin our community:WEBSITE: rustyquill.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/therustyquillX: @therustyquillEMAIL: mail@rustyquill.com The Magnus Protocol is a derivative product of the Magnus Archives, created by Rusty Quill Ltd. and licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share alike 4.0 International Licence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Lunchroom
    From Selling Jets Tickets to Building an Epic Fantasy World | Morgan Rosenblum's Journey

    The Lunchroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 109:26


    In this episode, Morgan Rosenblum joins Jon, Kurt, and Rob to discuss his multifaceted creative journey across comics, board games, and film/TV development. He details the 6-year development of his board game, "Winds of Numa Sera," including its strategic Kickstarter campaign, marketing tactics, and the collaborative process with consultants. Morgan also delves into his IPs like "Gemstone Knights" and "RAMGOD," explaining how he's pitching them for adaptation, emphasizing the importance of a "complete package" (source material + writers + producers) to studios. Personal anecdotes include his family's reaction to his work, his Jets fandom, and humorous stories about drawing boobs. The episode covers his perseverance through creative and business challenges, his approach to world-building, and his vision for expanding his IPs into multimedia franchises.Learn more and follow Morgan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoon_city/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganrosenblumLinktree: https://linktr.ee/morganrosenblumX: https://x.com/spoon_cityyTimestamps:[00:00] Digital Drawing Evolution[04:12] Superman and Movie Discussions[15:52] Board Game Creation Journey[27:24] Planning the Trilogy and Graphic Novel Challenges[35:48] Expanding the Game's Lore and Storyline[41:08] Game Components and Artwork[50:57] Manufacturing and Kickstarter Journey[55:06] Reflecting on Early Writing[01:00:04] Working for the New York Jets[01:06:39] Transition to TV and Film Writing[01:10:43] Pitching to Sam Raimi[01:23:50] Building a Fantasy World[01:26:31] Pitching to Studios[01:33:29] Ownership and IP Rights[01:37:28] Personal Stories and Inspirations[01:46:07] Horror Concept: Never Tell

    Terror at Collinwood: A Dark Shadows Podcast
    Terror at Collinwood Episode 114: Kickstarter Discussion for Special Edition Curse of Dark Shadows Graphic Novel with Craig Hurd-McKenney

    Terror at Collinwood: A Dark Shadows Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 46:27


    Curse of Dark Shadows writer and comics creator Craig Hurd-McKenney returns to the podcast to discuss the Kickstarter for the special edition hardback of the new DS graphic novel from Hermes Press. Craig offers some information and clarification regarding the Kickstarter and drops some teases about the book as well as its potential sequels. In addition, he provides details on the Hermes Press Dark Shadows panel and signings at San Diego Comic Con 2025!Terror at Collinwood and Shilling Shockers shirts, stickers, mugs, and merch at the Penny Dreadful XIII TeePublic shopHelp support the podcast by donating at Buy Me a CoffeeCurse of Dark Shadows Special Edition Kickstarter LINKCraig's Instagram PageBelleroguy YouTube ChannelDavid Henesy and Kathryn Leigh Scott Chat Presented at Lyndhurst WATCH HERESurfing the Shadows surf rock cover of Robert Cobert's Dark Shadows theme by Johnny D & The MoonlightersTaC logos by Eric Marshall

    Comic Book Club News
    Buffy And Angel Return To Comics, TMNT Gets New Creative Team, Art Of Daniel Warren Johnson Explodes On Kickstarter | Comic Book Club News For July 24, 2025

    Comic Book Club News

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 6:08 Transcription Available


    Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel are coming back to comics. IDW's TMNT gets new creative team. A Kickstarter for The Art of Daniel Warren Johnson has already met 10 times its goal.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    The PVDcast
    Episode 487 – Making Health Education Fun (Steven Christian)

    The PVDcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 49:55


    Health is the one thing that you should not take for granted. On this episode of The PVDcast, I am joined by Steven Christian. He is a medical student and creator of Cütie Catcherz, an immersive program designed to make learning about your health an educational and entertaining experience. Steven explains all the features of this project, which includes a 60-page graphic novel, interactive activities, an AR helmet and more. We even chat about his current Kickstarter to help fund the project (see below). You will also hear about Steven's experiences playing division one college football. ·       Link to Steven's Kickstarter: https://shorturl.at/B3xCu Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!

    Why We Roll
    WWR Bonus ☉ Left of the Projector x Why We Roll – VIDEODROME

    Why We Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 91:17


    Long live the new flesh! Wythe and Chris are back with Evan on Left of the Projector for another film discussion. This time we dissect David Cronenberg's 1983 body horror / tech and sex anxiety classic, VIDEODROME! From Left of the Projector – In this episode, I join Chris and Wythe from the Why We Roll Podcast to analyze David Cronenberg's cult classic Videodrome. We explore its themes of technology, media, and the human condition, discussing the film's initial reception and rise to cult status. We examine the character of Max Ren, played by James Woods, and the male gaze's implications on sexuality and power dynamics, as well as the film's philosophical layers surrounding identity. We also consider Cronenberg's body horror elements as metaphors for existential dilemmas, particularly as Max navigates the influence of Videodrome. The conversation draws parallels between the film and contemporary media technologies, questioning whether they enhance or diminish our humanity. We conclude by reflecting on the lasting impact of Videodrome and its relevance in today's media landscape. If you, too, love body horror and wish to honor the new flesh... make sure to check out Danse Macabre: Medieval Horror Roleplaying, coming to Kickstarter in October! stillfleet.com/danseks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Side Hustle School
    Ep. 3126 - STORY: Nerdy Kickstarter Campaign Raises $1 Million

    Side Hustle School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 6:58


    This Ohio man loves board games so much that he made his own—and when he tries to raise $6,000 through a Kickstarter campaign, he ends up with much more than he ever imagined. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

    Campaign: Skyjacks
    Skyjacks: Episode 278

    Campaign: Skyjacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 48:59


    We catch up with Jonnit who mysteriously got separated entering the strange gap in the sea. He and Flea struggle to regain control after being disoriented from the storm. Thankfully, Jonnit came prepared for the worst. CONTENT NOTE Main Show:  Tessellaphobia, unpleasant sea creature mention (goblin shark,) getting lost Dear Uhuru: Teen learning to drive trauma. COSMIC CENTURY KNIGHTS Follow the project on Kickstarter! Join the mailing list for James' game design projects OH CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leave a review!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ THE ULTIMATE RPG PODCAST ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SKYJOUST FIGHT WITH SPIRIT EXPANSION ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get it now!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SKYJACKS: COURIER'S CALL IS BACK! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on Spotify (or any other podcatcher app)!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ STARWHAL PUBLIC FEED: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on Spotify (or any other podcatcher app)!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ JOIN OUR MAILING LIST ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Right Here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice
    Episode 589 - Kickstarter with Character with Claire Taylor

    The Sell More Books Show: Book Marketing, Digital Publishing and Kindle News, Tools and Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 37:23


    Who is the most iconic character you can think of and what do you think makes them iconic? Today's top story is You thought you knew Kickstarter. Question of the week is Who is the most iconic character you can think of and what do you think makes them iconic? Join the Sell More Books Show Afterparty group on Facebook and answer the Question of the Week in the comment section. Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

    Making It in The Toy Industry
    #278: TCA Accelerator Coaching Call with Manish Punwani

    Making It in The Toy Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 53:25 Transcription Available


    Ever feel like your toy or game idea is too niche or catch yourself wondering if you've really got what it takes to break into the industry? Maybe you've been sitting on a killer concept, or you're already knee-deep in prototypes and second guesses.In this episode of Making It in the Toy Industry, I'm chatting with TCA alum and current Accelerator student Manish Punani, who proves that with the right guidance and a whole lot of passion, even the most unexpected game themes can find their place in the market. Manish shares his journey from working in merchandising to launching Cricket or Nothing, a suspense-filled, strategy card game that turns the classic sport of cricket into a brainy, poker-like duel. You'll hear why he walked away from his first concept and instead went all in on cricket. We talk about what it really takes to prepare for a Kickstarter campaign and how you can start laying the groundwork now. You'll also hear why tapping into passionate cultural communities is a genius launch, and how TCA coaching helped Manish see both his idea and his audience in a brand new light.This episode gives you a glimpse of what it really looks like to build a game from the ground up while learning, pivoting, and connecting with the right people along the way.If you want to be a part of Toy Creators Academy and get the opportunity to join the Accelerator as a graduate, visit toycreatorsacademy.com today.Listen for these Important Moments![00:06:08] - Find out why Manish scrapped his original game concept and how trusting feedback can lead to a better product fit.[00:11:11] - Discover how this game turns cricket into a mind-game-packed, poker-style showdown that grabs attention even from non-cricket fans.[00:09:19] - Hear how Manish realized licensing wasn't the only option and why launching it himself became the smarter move.[00:20:19] - Learn why marketing to fans who already love your theme (like cricket) is the fastest way to build a loyal audience.[00:27:06] - Get practical tips on how to use low-cost ads and landing pages to grow a ready-to-buy audience for your launch.Send The Toy Coach Fan Mail!Support the showPopular Masterclass! How To Make & Sell Your Toy IdeasYour Low-Stress, Start-To-Finish Playful Product Launch In 5 Steps >> https://learn.thetoycoach.com/masterclass

    The Hustle Daily Show
    The surprising 2025 revival of kids magazines

    The Hustle Daily Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 16:11


    If you or someone you know is building something powerful with AI, and wants $50,000 to make it, now's the time to submit your pitch for The Next Big AIdea, an AI pitch competition hosted by HubSpot Media and HubSpot for Startups. Submit your pitch here: https://www.hubspot.com/startups/ai-pitch-comp A new generation of children's magazines is succeeding by offering beautifully designed, ad-free alternatives to screen time, with publications like Kazoo raising over $171,000 on Kickstarter and achieving profitability through subscription models. So how are entrepreneurs building sustainable businesses by creating premium, keepsake-quality magazines that help parents cut their kids screentime? Plus: The Tesla diner is open and the LA Times is headed for an IPO. Join our host Jon Weigell as he takes you through our most interesting stories of the day. Follow us on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehustle.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehustledaily/ Thank You For Listening to The Hustle Daily Show. Don't forget to hit subscribe or follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode! If you want this news delivered to your inbox, join millions of others and sign up for The Hustle Daily newsletter, here: https://thehustle.co/email/  If you are a fan of the show be sure to leave us a 5-Star Review, and share your favorite episodes with your friends, clients, and colleagues.

    Batman the Animated Series Podcast
    BTAS Top 5 Best Characters

    Batman the Animated Series Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 95:05


    Someone new dons the cowl in the podcave this week, as Kade Calvin takes up the mantle of host. But, he is not alone, as faithful co-host Will Robson joins him to discuss their top 5 best characters in Batman the Animated Series. Their lists may surprise you in who makes the cut and who doesn't, but they explain their thinking behind it. Plus, a few new ideas for future episodes are created during their discussions -- is Alex out of a job? Tune in to find out! Who makes your top 5 character list? Let us know in the comments below! Tip Jar: https://buymeacoffee.com/batmantaspodJoin Our Discord - https://discord.com/invite/bQF76V3nUsOutbreaks Vol. 1 Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/speechcomics/outbreaks-volume-1-an-ongoing-zombie-anthology-series?ref=discovery&term=outbreaks&total_hits=1475&category_id=252⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.tiktok.com/@batmantaspod?_t=8zn1yhsgnfz&_r=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.youtube.com/@batmantaspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Pod on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/batmantaspod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Pod on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/BatmanTASPod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Pod on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/batmantaspod1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Will's Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.patreon.com/willrobsonSpeech Comics Website⁠ - https://www.speechcomics.com/Monster Mash 1-2 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/speechcomics/mobster-mash-1-2-classic-movie-monsters-as-mobstersWill's WhatNot Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.whatnot.com/user/speechcomics

    The Driven Woman
    Celebrating Our Imperfections as a Business Strategy

    The Driven Woman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 32:01 Transcription Available


    In this episode, I sit down with Mikey Schumacher, the 29-year-old creative entrepreneur behind “but cute”—a start-up brand of plush toys designed to celebrate mental health and celebrate our imperfections. In this episode, Mikey & I discuss his entrepreneurial journey, the healing power of community, and how comfort objects can open up much-needed conversations around anxiety, ADHD, and more.I came across Mikey & but cute on TikTok, became part of the startup's Kickstarter campaign, and have been an enthusiastic supporter of his mission, vision, and passion. Mikey is part of a new generation of founders whose businesses serve a social purpose, while meeting a market need, and in his case, a personal one as well. About Mikey SchumacherMikey, who lives in Oceanside, California, and is the youngest of six children, is a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion for creating meaningful products. From lemonade stands and failed T-shirt ventures to a master's degree in entrepreneurship from USC, Mikey's story is one of resilience, self-discovery, and turning setbacks into springboards. Now, with the viral success of But Cute, Mikey empowers people of all ages to embrace their quirky, anxious, or imperfect sides—one plush toy at a time.Here's what you'll take away from this episode:1. Learning by Failing ForwardMikey shares how every “failed” business (including a Kickstarter flop and one epic T-shirt company bust) was actually just a bootcamp for founder growth.2. Why Comfort Objects Are Powerful (at ANY Age)Explore the real science and sentimental magic behind plush toys—and why adults are snatching them up too.3. Turning Insecurity into CommunityDiscover how But Cute's Discord became a safe haven for people to share insecurities and get massive support, no judgment.4. Practical Advice for OverthinkersHear Mikey's simple but game-changing reminder: “Don't predict the future. Take one step at a time.” (Diann co-signs HARD.)5. Creative Chaos is Your FriendPeek into Mikey's wild idea process: fusion-creature brainstorming, accidental croissant claws, and the beauty of letting go of perfection.Mentioned during this episode:SquishmallowsLabubuConnect with Mikey & But CuteBut Cute Website TikTok: @butcutetoysBut cute club Discord channel Join the Conversation!Are you an adult with an emotional support plushie? Has a comfort item helped your mental health? Follow but cute, join their discord community and tag them on social media on posts that focus on embracing imperfections. Did this episode inspire you? Thank you for listening to ADHD-ish! Subscribe & leave a review if this conversation brought you comfort, courage, or just a smile. © 2025 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

    Ain't Slayed Nobody | Call of Cthulhu Podcast
    Cosmic Dark Campaign 10 (Finale) - Invisible Hand 2

    Ain't Slayed Nobody | Call of Cthulhu Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 73:49


    Ten years vanish in an instant. The crew wakes up scattered across the Invisible Hand to deal with the ethical fallout of their past choices. As time fractures, what lengths will this crew go to in order to stop the spread?Graham is launching Cosmic Dark on Kickstarter soon. Sign up to be notified when it goes live! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grahamwalmsley/cosmic-darkContent Warnings: Body Horror, Mass Death and Destruction, Psychological Horror, Medical Trauma, Corporate Exploitation, ProfanityCastGraham Walmsley as GMBridgett Jeffries as MirNic Rosenberg as DarbyRoss Bryant as PierceScott Dorward as TerrenceCorbin Cupp as MariusEdited by Corbin Cupp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.