Podcasts about lightning dogs

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This Episode is sponsored by Skunk Brothers SpiritsWebsite: https://skunkbrothersspirits.com/Discount Code: DWA10About the Author:Cat is a multidisciplinary artist from Florida specializing in storytelling via writing, illustration, and podcasting. In 2009 she co-founded The Nerdy Show Network where she explored the gamut of geeky topics, pioneered the RPG Audio Drama genre, and co-created the forthcoming animated series, Lightning Dogs. As a longtime contributor and creative force for Consequence of Sound, she created their podcasting arm, Consequence Podcast Network, producing series such as The Opus in collaboration with Sony. In Cat's decade of podcasting she's had the fortune to interview and work alongside her favorite creators of all time, produce many meaningful explorations of media, and share irreverent adventures with outcasts and lovers of the unusual. Her favorite project to date is The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, an award-winning horror comedy audio drama.Follow on Social Media and buy their books!Website: http://catblackard.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/catblackard/?hl=enMusic by Jam HansleyFollow Us and Buy Our Books!Website: https://4horsemenpublications.com/All Social Media: @DrinkingWithAuthorsThis Episode is sponsored by Skunk Brothers SpiritsWebsite: https://skunkbrothersspirits.com/Discount Code: DWA10Skunk Brothers Spirits was started by a family of disabled veterans focused on locally-sourced, quality distilled spirits. The Washington-based team is building on their grandfather's prohibition-era moonshine recipe to bring small batch spirits to the Gorge and beyond!

This Episode is sponsored by Skunk Brothers SpiritsWebsite: https://skunkbrothersspirits.com/Discount Code: DWA10About the Author:Cat is a multidisciplinary artist from Florida specializing in storytelling via writing, illustration, and podcasting. In 2009 she co-founded The Nerdy Show Network where she explored the gamut of geeky topics, pioneered the RPG Audio Drama genre, and co-created the forthcoming animated series, Lightning Dogs. As a longtime contributor and creative force for Consequence of Sound, she created their podcasting arm, Consequence Podcast Network, producing series such as The Opus in collaboration with Sony. In Cat's decade of podcasting she's had the fortune to interview and work alongside her favorite creators of all time, produce many meaningful explorations of media, and share irreverent adventures with outcasts and lovers of the unusual. Her favorite project to date is The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, an award-winning horror comedy audio drama. Follow on Social Media and buy their books!Website: http://catblackard.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/catblackard/?hl=enMusic by Jam HansleyFollow Us and Buy Our Books!Website: https://4horsemenpublications.com/All Social Media: @DrinkingWithAuthorsThis Episode is sponsored by Skunk Brothers SpiritsWebsite: https://skunkbrothersspirits.com/Discount Code: DWA10Skunk Brothers Spirits was started by a family of disabled veterans focused on locally-sourced, quality distilled spirits. The Washington-based team is building on their grandfather's prohibition-era moonshine recipe to bring small batch spirits to the Gorge and beyond!

The next episode in the Pride Series is with Cap Blackard who you might remember from episode 39. Cap Blackard is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in writing, illustration, and podcasting. She's the showrunner of the award-winning audio drama, The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, a queer horror-comedy; co-creator the forthcoming animated series, Lightning Dogs; and is Mother Brain of Omniverse, her media company focused on storytelling podcasts. Her forthcoming series, TRANScend is a genre-bending autobiography exploring her transgender journey and the interconnectedness of all things.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Cap Blackard is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in writing, illustration, and podcasting. She's the showrunner of the award-winning audio drama, The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, a queer horror-comedy; co-creator the forthcoming animated series, Lightning Dogs; and is Mother Brain of Omniverse, her media company focused on storytelling podcasts. Her forthcoming series, TRANScend is a genre-bending autobiography exploring her transgender journey and the interconnectedness of all things.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/transcasterradio)

Your radio has been acting weird... You're not sure the transmissions are from this universe... This episode is not explicit. Voiced, written, and produced by Cap Blackard of The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program. Cap Blackard is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in writing, illustration, and podcasting. She's the showrunner of the award-winning audio drama, The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, a queer horror-comedy; co-creator the forthcoming animated series, Lightning Dogs; and is Mother Brain of Omniverse, her media company focused on storytelling podcasts. Her forthcoming series, TRANScend is a genre-bending autobiography exploring her transgender journey and the interconnectedness of all things. https://cthulhumystery.com https://omniverse.media TRANSCRIPT [Radio dial static] AUDIBLE AUDIO: Business Lube is made with genuine caterpillars. [Radio dial static] [Plucky, friendly music] CHEERFUL WOMAN: I love hot noods. For a quiet night in, a romantic evening, or getting the whole family together. Those store bought noods just don’t do it for me. It’s gotta be the homemade stuff - like momma used to make. All kinds of noods: thick and round, thin and nimble, or twisted into strange shapes. That’s why I use send noods - a noodle delivery service that brings artisanal noods direct to your door. [Door knocking/open] DELIVERY MAN: Your spaghetti noodles, mam! Nice and long, perfect for slurping. CHEERFUL WOMAN: Mmm. I’ll say. Send Noods. There’s never a dull night when you send noods. [Radio static/ Dial noises] CAP BLACKARD: This episode of Listen, Rinse, Repeat was voiced, written, and produced by Cap Blackard of The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program. [OMNIVERSE AUDIO BRAND] Sunny Weekend by Diva Production Music - Licensed via Melody Loops

Your vacation adventure doesn't have to start when the plane touches down. This episode is not explicit. Voiced by Cap Blackard, Eleanor Edwards, Oral Frier, and Allison Haaland and was written and produced by Cap Blackard Cap Blackard is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in writing, illustration, and podcasting. She's the showrunner of the award-winning audio drama, The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program, a queer horror-comedy; co-creator the forthcoming animated series, Lightning Dogs; and is Mother Brain of Omniverse, her media company focused on storytelling podcasts. Her forthcoming series, TRANScend is a genre-bending autobiography exploring her transgender journey and the interconnectedness of all things. https://cthulhumystery.com https://omniverse.media TRANSCRIPT [Adventure music plays] ANNOUNCER: Soar into adventure and intrigue with “Air of Mystery” - The world's first combination airline and escape room. No more boring flights and cramped seats, on Air of Mystery, before you even touch down in your favorite travel destinations, you're whisked away to exotic locales like The Mansion of the Arcane, The Crypt of Muldoon, or Green Beard's Secret Cove. [Jungle noises] TEMPLE GUARD: Put your tray tables up, and your seat backs in the DEAD position. Ho-ho-ho-ho! ANNOUNCER: While your ears are popping, you'll be popping locks as you decode ancient secrets, and discover hidden clues. But these complex riddles can't be solved alone - you'll have to work together with your fellow passengers if you want to find the treasure and make it out alive. WOMAN: It's a color matching puzzle – put the green gem in the sarcophagus! MAN: No! These hieroglyphs say that depressurizes the cabin NERDY MAN: According to the professor's journal you just have to place it here and... voila! [A stone clicks into place and a heavy door opens] ANNOUNCER: Passengers 10 and under won't be left out of the excitement. Our cabins are now outfitted with Air Force FUN – a supervised, interactive play area CHILD: Get off my plane! ANNOUNCER: Air of Mystery - departing daily with flights to New York, Orlando, Chicago, and San Juan. The Pirates by Jon Wright licensed via Melody Loop

We're falling for the first time, and falling with us is Cap Blackard (THE CALL OF CTHULHU MYSTERY PROGRAM, CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND, LIGHTNING DOGS)! She joins us in discussing our favorite Freddy Got Fingered deleted scenes and the warm ketchup soup that is this song. Fall! Fall in submission to the B-Nakes! ALSO IN THIS EPISODE: - Tyler's drums are fun! - BNL as a crystal from space! - Let the bodies hit the floor! - BONUS SEGMENT: TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT I FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL! Get yourself some IABD shirts! Wear a logo on your chest! Catch us on the 'net!: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1593559714014720 Twitter: @beendonepod

Our documentary journey has been quiet for some time - but we're breaking that silence with earth-shattering news: we have a Lightning Dogs animated short in production!We're excited to announce that we've teamed up with The DAVE School to at long last bring our Dogs to life. The short is in the midst of production and we have a wealth of stories to tell: from the multiple scripts that led us to this one crystallized tale, to the big changes to characters, to suiting up for performance capture, and much more!Flash-forward to the present as Cap, Doug, and Producer, John La Valle give a spoiler-free, birds-eye view of how this project came together and who's involved. And then flash-back as we catch you up on what we've been up to... Because even while our podcast chronicle has grown cold, things have still been heated behind-the-scenes! #HowlNoiseFor links and more info, head to the main episode page:https://nerdyshow.com/2019/04/lightning-dogs-an-animated-short-is-in-production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brace yourselves for a massive announcement years in the making: We've teamed up with The DAVE School to bring Lightning Dogs to life as an animated short! Join Cap, La Valle, and Doug for this brief update and hear more about the short in Lightning Dogs: The Official Paw'dcast: https://bit.ly/2UqxVSK See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Presently the production house known as Nerdy Show is in the midst of some massive movements. After the release of The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program series 2, Cap and Doug dove right into a new major project for Lightning Dogs (still TBA) - so, after a long day of recording stuff they can't talk about quite yet, and no time to assemble a proper episode of Nerdy Show, they grabbed a friend and piled into the studio for a free-wheeling conversation to catch you up on things and hopefully entertain and delight.Who is this mystery friend? Cap and Doug are joined by Eleanor Edwards, co-host of Consequence Podcast Network's The Fifth Dimension: A Twilight Zone Podcast, and Cap's partner of 16 years who's been behind-the-scenes this entire time, but hasn't truly graced us with her presence until now. Crazy! We discuss the new Twilight Zone, RoboCop, JFK erotica, and a host of other strange media and critical diversions into the life and times of the Nerdy Show crew.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2019/04/nerdy-show-get-off-my-books/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're on the road! And you might be too! Incept your commute by driving along with us driving and recapping our adventures at NC Comicon and beyond.Cap, Tony, and Doug share their highlights from North Carolina Comicon, Bull City in Durham, NC - the Willow 30th anniversary event, the Lightning Dogs, the pals, the panels, and the wretchedly delightful late nights of bad movies. What's more, it's been a while since this particular trio has been the spotlight of a Nerdy Show episode, so we delve into our latest life happenings.We discuss quality films of old to counteract the recap of terrible VHS feature Fugitive X: Innocent Target, share massive life changes, and peek behind the curtain of The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program series 2.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:https://nerdyshow.com/2018/11/nerdy-show-319-nc-comicon-x-innocent-target See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Though the podcast has fallen silent, the Lightning Dogs team are still hard at work behind the scenes! We'll be back soon, but in the meantime come see us at North Carolina Comicon Bull City - in Durham November 9th-11th with a panel on the 10th. Doug and his Ghostbusters RPG crew will also be at AVL Scarefest in Ashville, NC October 19th-21st. If you're only following our podcast feed, be sure to scope us out on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to see what we've been up to!NCCC Bull City: http://nccomicon.com/bull-city/AVL Scarefest: http://avlscarefest.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's lonely in the void, so Cap's reaching out to get touched... by someone. Yes, the lines are open and your chromatic operator is doing an AMA the old fashioned way: with telephones. There's no telling what'll happen - including surprise guest appearances! Cap gets a turducken-themed song challenge from Marc With a C, chats with amazing illustrator and new Lightning Dogs collaborator, Kempo Cornelius, hears about Kyle Bunnell (aka Krondor Krew's Shinobi MC)'s new 5th Ed. D&D character - plus Dungeon & Doritos' delightful dragonborn Jamela Dalla Egberte III graces us with her presence and catches up with her old adventuring acquaintance, Deen the Mighty.Hear from long-time Nerdy Show listeners/ first-time callers and indulge in geeky chats about the Resident Evil 2 remake, tokusatsu shows, the pros and cons of Preacher season 3, and more! For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2018/08/all-caps-a-game-of-telephones/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All aboard the Pain Train! Vehicle designer Max Acree is back in the studio and dishing out devious plans for new rides in The Wasteland. The Lightning Dogs are coming to Earth with a pretty serious advantage when it comes to tech, so Halloween Jack and his cronies are going to have to get innovative if they want to stand a chance. We look at a variety of designs for the Skeleton Krew's preferred mode of transport for rolling up and terrorizing the peoploid populace: The Ghoul Bus, as well as The Underdog a tool designed specifically for sabotaging The Brutus. However, it's not just Jack that's kicking up dust in these freaky lands... somewhere out there chugs The Pain Train. What it is and who runs this engine of doom... well, we've got a lot of working theories.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2017/11/lightning-dogs-27-the-pain-train/ ‎ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many great animated series kick off with a multi-part, feature-length storyline - Ninja Turtles, Voltron: Legendary Defender, Gargoyles... the list goes on. If Lightning Dogs is truly the heir to these awesome pillars of animated action, we must do the same. How many episodes would it be? When will the Lightning Dogs meet Glampire? How much of the Wasteland do they see before destroying their way back home? In this episode we solidify the timeline for our Dogs' multi-part adventure and figure out other key plot points for our hypothetical "season 1".For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2017/10/lightning-dogs-official-pawdcast-episode-25-lightning-dogs-movie See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back to laying the foundation for our pitch bible - distilling our doggy dream into its purest and most bite-sized form. Something that would both spark an investor’s imagination and make them see dollar signs. In this episode we finish off character profiles for Angela, Kid, and Kane and in the process solve a timeline mystery that defines the struggles of our characters: how long was the Great War, and how old were the Lightning Dogs when it started?For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2017/10/lightning-dogs-the-official-pawdcast-episode-24-children-of-the-great-war See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Truly knowing our core canine cast is key to us creating a compelling cartoon. We understand the Lightning Dogs on the surface, but it's time to go deeper. As we begin our pitch bible push, we've once again divvied up the dogs so Cap, Doug, and Tony can get up close and personal with crew before putting the new developments to a committee vote. In this episode we explore Dingo, Pierre, and Narisa with our fearless furry leader undergoing some of the biggest changes to his bio. But that's far from all of it! We also reveal the preferred transport of Skeleton Krew goons and explore a previously untapped well of inspiration for the 80s/ 90s mayhem of Lightning Dogs. Come see us at Megaplex in Orlando, FL – August 4th-6th!For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2017/08/lightning-dogs-the-official-pawdcast-episode-23-dingo-gets-his-name-o See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey folks! No episodes for the next couple weeks while we travel and sort out surprise summer shenanigans! However, if you're craving entertainment - all is not lost - this is an exciting week! Out today we have an all-new episode of Dungeons & Doritos. As of this episode, the series is on a hiatus of an undetermined length as explained in our recent D&D Update. We do have one more D&D project to fill the gap though - a second "D&D Q&A"! Send in your questions for the cast or characters to dnd@nerdyshow.com by August 25th. Also out this week is a new episode of Lightning Dogs and The Orphans: Facility. And if you're a fan of our audio dramas, it may please you to know that a new entry in The Call of Cthulhu Mystery Program is about to go into production. This week, you can see the Lightning Dogs crew: Cap, Doug, Tony, and artist local-shop at Megaplex in Orlando, FL - August 4th-6th. We've also got a panel on Saturday at 4pm called "Don't Let Your Dreams be Dreams". For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2017/08/nerdy-show-update-august-2017/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

She once was human - but sacrificed her humanity at the alter of science! Queen Lich is the boogeyman of The Wasteland - harvesting the genetic material of unsuspecting peoploids for her sinister experiments... but there's still so much we don't know about her. The team brainstorms new takes on this nemesis while Tony devises some accompanying visuals for her action-figure ready, hot-swappable visage. We pull references from some of our favorite eerie corners of pop culture and create for the queen a deeper backstory and truly unsettling cohort. But that's not all! In this episode we go deeper behind the scenes than ever before and take you into the business meeting that changed our intentions for Lightning Dogs completely.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2017/07/lightning-dogs-queen-lich/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Having completed the principle design for our signature vehicle, The Lightning Rod, two of our heroes' rides remained: the large battle tram the Brutus, and the light scout vehicle, the Rover. Doug, Tony, and Cap team up once again with concept artist Max Acree to pour over an incredible batch of extremely different designs and explore uncanny real world references. But it's not only The Lightning Dogs that are getting garage time, we also break new ground on Halloween Jack's souped-up hot rod that's as twisted as he is and answer the all-important question: how many engines could you conceivably fit on a car? Get the Lightning Dogs Sketchbook!For links and more info, visit the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2017/06/lightning-dogs-21-the-lightning-rig See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Come see Cap, Doug, Aaron, and Bryan at HeroesCon this weekend. Awesome panels and a new Lightning Dogs book await! (We're at booth AA-100)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Every now and then you hit some bumps along the road and have to change a tire or two. Join Cap for a short update about what's been going on this past month and causing episode delays. But never fear, We've got something for you! On this episode's page or on the Nerdy Show Network YouTube you'll find a full-length video version of Paw'dcast episode 22 featuring a drawstream of Queen Lich. We hope we'll see you at HeroesCon, June 16-18 in Charlotte, NC - one of the best conventions in the US, where the biggest creators hand with up and comers and many folks get their start. If everything goes according to plan we'll have new Lightning Dogs sketchbooks in tow! Thanks for all your support, we couldn't be doing this without you amazing canine compatriots.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: https://nerdyshow.com/2017/05/lightning-dogs-update-may-2017/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Long, long ago we wrote dedicated bios for three of our hero dogs: Pierre, Angela, and Kid - only to realize that without knowing more about the world they came from there were severe limitations on how much we could truly know about their backgrounds. So we set aside the task of doing bios for the three remaining Lightning Dogs and carved out the history of their homeworld. We'd planned on getting right back to writing bios, but The Wasteland had other plans. Now, at long last, we sit down and give Dingo, Narisa, and Kane their much-deserved time in the spotlight. In this episode Doug, Tony, and Cap finish the key foundations of our core characters and give a much-needed injection of weird and whimsy back into the wasteland - including the creation of two new characters.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2017/04/lightning-dogs-episode-20-the-team-assembles See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we make some important decisions about our heroes’ main rides. You’ve heard us pin down the Lightning Dogs three distinct vehicles: The large, armored utility vehicle; the Brutus, the small scout; the Fido, and our all-terrain signature vehicle, the Rover - aka the Lightning Rod. The Lightning Rod is almost done, but one key detail remains: what is it like on the inside? That might sound like a simple enough question, but it becomes a real point of contention as we discuss how characters would interact in our hypothetical animated show, the best way to load in action figures, and other design choices that could drastically affect our final vehicle. Then we take the conversation to the Brutus and Fido - laying groundwork for what they do and don’t do that influences our whole design process going forward.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2017/04/lightning-dogs-19-lightning-rod/ ‎ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doing a large scale project in your free time is hard, and in this episode we feel the burn. Join Doug and Cap for some perspective on where exactly we thought Lightning Dogs was heading at this point in the timeline. It had been a year since we'd taken the series behind closed doors and we were getting anxious. Hear us share our foolhardy plans to relaunch Lightning Dogs as an audio drama and other discussions not so much about building The Lightning Dogs’ world, but Lightning Dogs as a project. We explore new influences, discuss inter-dog relationship dynamics, and lay some significant groundwork for one of our most criminally underdeveloped main characters.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2017/04/lightning-dogs-playing-catch-up/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When last we talked vehicles, we were simply paving the way for the designs to come. We discussed the influences we wanted to pull from and kicked around a few early mock-ups for what kinds of cobbled together junk cars the peoploids would be cruising around in. Now, Cap, Doug, Tony, and Max are ready to zero in on the cars at the heart of our series: the Lightning Dogs’ sweet rides. And, of course, no vehicle episode would be complete without some fascinating detours into the stranger realms of car culture. We explore crystal-powered engine designs and what that technology might mean for the look and sound of the cars, ask hard-hitting questions like "does Glampire need a signature vehicle?", and build vehicle and accessory concepts backwards from a repository of "thing names" - random punny titles that would have been right at home in 80s and 90s action figure aisles.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2017/03/lightning-dogs-ep17-thing-names/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are perhaps no tales wilder and weirder than the stories spun by sailors... And when your seaside towns are populated by barnacled peoploids, well... "weird" doesn't quite cut it. We often talk about the dangers of the oceans in the world of The Lightning Dogs, but we have yet to devote much time to the one psycho sailor with a hard enough shell to brave those savage waters: Captain Scrap. In this episode, we give our surly sea turtle pirate his due. We discuss how he fits into the post-apocalyptic ecosystem, his look, and the kind of mutant salts he might hang out with. But that's easier said than done! This troublesome terrapin has caused a quarrel - Doug, Tony, and Cap are each of a very different mind about the captain's character. Could this be the beginning of our first 'Dog fight? Plus: further questions (and answers) about Earth's remaining A.I. For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2017/03/lightning-dogs-16-salty-tales-of-captain-scrap See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A handful of personalities behind The Nerdy Show and the creative team of the maybe soon-to-be animated series Lightning Dogs join us this week! We talk to Cap, Doug and Tony about stumbling into the idea for the show, why animation is preferable in this case to comics, documenting the entire creative process, cartoon series from the '90s, David Bowie, animation distribution and so much more! Plus, we add a few new characters to the Panel President list!

Since the onset of Lightning Dogs, we knew that cool as hell, action figure-ready vehicles were essential for this concept to come to life. Our influences draw heavily from Road Warrior rides and the gimmick-packed cartoon tie-ins of the 80s and 90s. Vehicles couldn’t be an afterthought for Lightning Dogs - they needed to be a core component of the series; as iconic as the characters themselves Enter the resident Lightning Dogs gearhead: Max Acree - a car nerd of the highest order and designer of all our vehicles going forward. In this episode we look over the first round of concept sketches and establish the cartoons, toylines, and fascinating real world car cultures that are going to fuel our character's transportation. For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2017/02/lightning-dogs-15/ ‎ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our aspirations for Lightning Dogs are as vast as the debris-scattered plains of the Wasteland. But can three people be the sole creative forces behind what we hope to be a full-fledged animated series? Maybe, but we’d be daft not to tap our resources and team-up with other humans for this cartoon canine crusade. In this episode we bring in Kaymonstar and local-shop, two of our favorite illustrative pals, to join forces with us in building the creatures and characters of the Wasteland. We explore new takes on old ideas like the Diamond Dogs and Earth's remaining robots, as well as roll out some exciting concepts on new friends and foes. We also share how we developed the Lightning Dogs logo you now know and love!For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2017/01/lightning-dogs-the-official-pawdcast-episode-12-artistic-reinforcements See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After spending so many sessions dedicated almost exclusively to building the history of the Lightning Dogs’ homeworld, we decide to kick back and let loose with new weirdness from the Wasteland. In fact, this time we’re taking a scenic tour. What was initially just a Mad Max-style desert is starting to grow and evolve into its own character. In this episode we discuss our expanding topography, and also make strides towards putting a pin in how exactly planet Earth got so twisted. The origin story for our world’s horrific transformation begins here, along with discussions on what the animation of our hypothetical series will look like.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/12/lightning-dogs-vistas-of-the-wasteland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is our final installment in our world building project to create The Lightning Dogs homeworld, and we've saved the best (and most complicated) part for last: The Great War. This global conflict drastically shapes the lives of our main characters - leaving them combat hardened, in some cases orphaned, all of them profoundly marked. But moreover, it's a conflict that taps into the unique situation of their civilization's origins; a culmination of the species' rapid evolution and their advancement from what humanity left behind. The trauma, scale, and in some cases motives of this war make The Lightning Dogs' mission to Earth all the more critical. Join us as we pull from Earth's history and our own present day social upheavals to change the course of canine history.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/12/lightning-dogs-homeworld-part-3/ ‎ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our quest to flesh out our canine heroes' origins, we first needed to learn a thing or two about where they came from. Enter the unconventional, worldbuilding RPG: Microscope. In our first round with the system we created an outline of the homeworld's history - from the moment humanity abandoned their canine compatriots, to The Lightning Dogs' departure back to Earth. Now, we're going deeper and adding in details such as the ways that leftover human technology informed an industrial revolution. But that's not all, we also spend some time with new concepts for wasteland fauna and vehicles, as well as a potential first contact scenario for the Lightning Dogs and Earth's remaining robots, and even... a spin-off?!For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/11/lightning-dogs-9-home-sweet-homeworld See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Characters are shaped by the world in which they're forged. So it should be no surprise that when we attempted to cement the origin stories of The Lightning Dogs, we found ourselves asking questions about where they came from and what life was like on the homeworld of these evolved canines. To help us in answering these big picture questions, we've turned to Microscope - an unconventional roleplaying game designed specifically to create histories. We zoom in and out of great moments in dog history, plot the species' rise from four legs to two, discover fascinating ways that living in humanity's shadow pushed their civilization to new and unusual places, and uncover the ancient story of The First Lightning Dog.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/11/lightning-dogs-008-home-sweet-homeworld See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time to get down to business and turn all our Wasteland wanderings into serious missions! Cap, Doug, and Tony have each been randomly assigned two Lightning Dogs characters to write bios for - in this episode: Angela, Pierre, and Kid. From these categorical character explorations, we go deeper into backstory than we'd anticipated and closer to unlocking the secrets of the Dogs' homeworld. We also explore new corners of the ruined Earth: the fate of Middle America and the last rainforest. And... perhaps most importantly of all... The Lightning Dogs join the ranks of Ninja Turtles and Sonic the Hedgehog with something no good cartoon series can go without: a trademark food item! What is it? Well, you'd better scarf down this episode and find out!For links and more info, head to the mail episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/10/lightning-dogs-007-return-to-wasteland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Cap, Tony, and Doug as they elaborate on the Lightning Dogs’ mission to Earth. What did they know and when did they know it?! Venturing to the planet of your gods is not a mission to be taken lightly. We also look for inspiration in building the world of The Wasteland – both the expected (classic rock album covers) and the unexpected (apocalypse prophecy). What pop culture characters do the Lightning Dogs take after? When does Glampire show his nefarious hand? And what’s the deal with that “plant guy”, anyway? These and many other mysteries will be mulled over.For links and more info, head to the mail episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/10/lightning-dogs-006-play-dead/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Once again we return to The Wasteland – a desolate future Earth where humanity is gone and the mutants that remain are lorded over by the villainous Glampire. The only righteous force left to tame the human world gone awry is the evolution of man’s best friend: The Lightning Dogs! These canine commandos’ shred through the desolate terrain on makeshift hotrods looking for answers in a world gone mad. Tune in to hear Cap, Tony, and Doug pitch crazy concepts and debate crazier back stories. You’ve heard us flesh out our heroes, but what about the villains? In this first part of a two-part puppy pile-up, we delve into the nefarious alien Glampire and his grotesque minion Halloween Jack!For links and more info, head to the mail episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/10/lightning-dogs-005-never-turn-tail/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Lightning Dogs crew reconvenes to revisit the world of the Wasteland. Join Cap, Doug, Tony, and Hex as they finalize the characteristics and power set of our final three Lightning Dogs: Narisa, Kane, and Kid. When your physiology is altered by an exploding galactic transit device, all kinds of things can happen! We explore a ton of possible power sets for these three and even revise some of the powers of the rest of the crew. With special abilities, the Lightning Dogs seem unstoppable, right? WRONG! We explore the torched rock once called “Earth” and the freakish minions ruled by Glampire. What lurks in the churning seas and in the farther reaches of the Wasteland? And if there’s any human survivors...what horrors have they become?For links and more info, head to the mail episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/10/lightning-dogs-004-strike-back/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our 80s-inspired, action figure-ready, cartoon universe is ever-growing. When last we checked in with Cap, Doug, Tony, Hex, and Brian, the Lightning Dogs had gained new team members, special powers, and their world expanded – but there’s still more work to do. In this episode we complete the core Lightning Dogs cast, brainstorm new villains and allies, and attempt to bring the world of the Wasteland to a point from which we can start telling full-fledged Lightning Dogs tales. Let us know what you think, send in your fan art, run with the pack, and never turn tail. #HowlnoiseFor links and more info, head to the mail episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/10/lightning-dogs-003-unleashed/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast isn’t unloading on the latest geek news and happenings, we’re diving deep into super-specific discussions, interviews, and sometimes unexpected diversions… Like this one! In this case the diversion was SUPER unexpected - even for us... and his name was Matthew. The hurricane looked like it was going to be a beast, but as luck would have it, it rolled through our town without being much trouble at all. We didn't even lose power! But what we did lose was time. All the preparations, followed by reverting everything to normal killed our regularly scheduled programming. Tune in as Cap recaps the happs and offers the latest on Liberty's quest for a Guinness world record, Nerdy Show's presence at North Carolina Comic Con, Lightning Dogs, and some exciting things going down this week - both online and on the windy streets of Chicago. We'll be back with our regularly scheduled podcast next week! For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/10/nerdy-show-bulletin-weather-report/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lightning Dogs was conceived by accident, but this follow-up episode... this one's on purpose! Spurred on by popular demand from fans, Cap, Doug, Tony, Hex, and Brian reconvene to devote an entire episode to developing the concept. Last time, they only scratched the surface – creating the villainous Glampire and two heroes: Dingo and Pierre. There’s a lot of world building to be done, but can lightning strike twice? Buckle up, 'cause we're going to add more dogs to The Pack, build the series' origin, give our heroes special powers, vehicles, accessories, and much, much more.For links and more info, head to the mail episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/10/lightning-dogs-002-strike-twice/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes a great idea is truly like a bolt of lightning. And sometimes, if you're lucky enough, you can capture the exact moment that it strikes. That's what happened for us one fateful night while recording a podcast - we accidentally launched a concept that derailed the entire show and in no time, our lives. We couldn't stop talking about our favorite action figures and b-movies, while twisting them into strange creatures, weird adventures, and dog puns – lots of dog puns. Enter: The Lightning Dogs an uncanny sci-fi adventure about a pack of anthropomorphic dogs from another world, trapped on a post-apocalyptic Earth. Armed with special powers and their battle-ready vehicles, they combat the evil Glampire’s minions and keep his vampiric reach from extending to the stars. It's a crazy idea steeped in the glory of 80s and 90s cartoons... and we're on a quest to turn it into an actual animated series. But how does a project evolve from a tangential conversation into a fully-formed world of conflict and characters? And once you have that concept - how can we make this hypothetical show a reality? We don't know, but we're going to find out. In Lightning Dogs: The Offical Paw'dcast we document our quest every step of the way. In this debut episode join Cap, Tony, Doug, Hex, and Brian for the moment of conception, when a discussion about the state of the animation industry gives way to a life-changing tangent and the creation of The Lightning Dogs.For links and more info, head to the mail episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/10/lightning-dogs-001-lightning-strikes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Introducing the greatest animated series you’ve never seen: Lightning Dogs. These canine commandos are lost on a post-apocalyptic Earth and battling the forces of the evil Glampire. It’s a tribute to the cartoons and sci-fi of the 80s and Nerdy Show is hellbent on bringing it to life. Join us on our quest - from the moment lightning struck, to every worldbuilding session, and beyond as we make our crazy dream a reality.Roll with the pack at LightningDogs.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When The Nerdy Show Network’s flagship podcast isn’t unloading on the latest geek news and happenings, we’re diving deep into super-specific discussions, interviews, and sometimes unexpected diversions… Like this one! As the summer ends and fall begins... we're swamped with projects. #Dogtober is almost upon us! That's the return of Nerdy Show's would-be animated series, Lightning Dogs, to podcasts. Just the biggest of the myriad things we've got brewing in our pop culture cauldron. Join Cap, Doug, and Tony as they offer up the latest that Nerdy Show is working on, stall for time, get in strange film conversations, and even crack open the dream journal. Hear about Cap's experiences and excitement surrounding the return of Phantasm, learn of "The Trials of Pharrt" - coming soon to a Twitch stream near you (?), reminisce about 1999's The Mummy, sup upon the seafood filled delights of Doug's sci-fi nightmares, and more! For links and more info, head to the main epiosde page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/09/nerdy-show-community-update-lightning-dogs-phantasmLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE LIGHTNING DOGS RETURN! The Lightning Dogs are everything we ever loved about sci-fi animation. Tune in as we brainstorm our 80s-inspired, post apocalyptic, action figure-ready, cartoon universe! This episode brings our two part Lightning Dogs adventure to a close... and that's not all! We embarked on this grand experiment two years ago; taking a crazy, nostalgic notion to epic extremes. Now, the first leg of The Lightning Dogs' conceptual journey comes to an end. But before we announce what comes next, we're taking one last ride through The Wasteland. Join Cap, Tony, and Doug as they elaborate on The Lightning Dogs' mission to Earth. What did they know and when did they know it?! Venturing to the planet of your gods is not a mission to be taken lightly. We also look for inspiration in building the world of The Wasteland - both the expected (classic rock album covers) and the unexpected (apocalypse prophecy). What pop culture characters do The Lightning Dogs take after? When does Glampire show his nefarious hand? And what's the deal with that "plant guy", anyway? These and many other mysteries will be mulled over in this furry finale! HOOOOwwwwl! For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/05/nerdy-show-220-lightning-dogs-play-deadLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE LIGHTNING DOGS RETURN! Once again Nerdy Show returns to The Wasteland - a desolate future portrait of Earth where humanity is gone and the mutants that remain are lorded over by the villainous Glampire. The only righteous force left to tame the human world gone awry is the evolution of man's best friend - The Lightning Dogs! These canine commandos' shred through the desolate terrain on makeshift hotrods looking for answers in a world gone mad. We conceived Lightning Dogs by accident during an episode of Nerdy Show and ever since then we've been developing the concept of this animated series that never was LIVE! Our goal is to spitball this crazy idea until it's a real thing. Tune in to hear us pitch crazy concepts and debate crazier back stories. You've heard us flash out our heroes, but what about the villains? In this first part of a two-part puppy pile-up we delve into the nefarious alien, Glampire and his grotesque minion Halloween Jack! For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/04/nerdy-show-219-lightning-dogs-beware-the-glampireLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE LIGHTNING DOGS RETURN! The Lightning Dogs are everything we ever loved about sci-fi animation. Tune in as we brainstorm our 80s-inspired, post apocalyptic, action figure-ready, cartoon universe! Last week, we rounded out the Lightning Dogs team: six canine heroes empowered with special abilities and trapped in a desolate, mutant wasteland. They seem unstoppable, right? WRONG! This week it's all about the villains and exploring the torched and warped rock once called "Earth". Who are the freakish minions ruled by Glampire? What lurks in the churning seas and in the farther reaches of the Wasteland? And if there's any human survivors - what horrors have they become? Join Cap, Hex, Doug, Tony, and Wall Also in this episode: the true origin of the Wolfman A.I. - be there or be square! For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/08/episode-190-lightning-dogs-never-turn-tail/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE LIGHTNING DOGS RIDE AGAIN! Tune in as we brainstorm our 80s-inspired, post apocalyptic, action figure-ready, cartoon universe! The Lightning Dogs are everything we ever loved about 80s and early 90s sci-fi (and all affiliated merchandise) and we’re conceptualizing them live. In this episode we finalize the characteristics and power set of our final three Lightning Dogs: Narisa, Kane, and Kid. When your physiology is altered by an exploding galactic transit device, all kinds of things can happen! We explore a ton of possible power sets for these three and even revise some of the powers of the rest of the LD crew and explore their limits. The evil Glampire and his minions now have some truly formidable adversaries. The wasteland will never be the same! Dive in to this fan-favorite series and witness a legend in the making! For links and more info, head top the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/07/episode-189-lightning-dogs-strike-back/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE LIGHTNING DOGS RETURN! Our 80s-inspired, post apocalyptic, action figure-ready, cartoon universe is ever-growing. Tune in as we brainstorm this crazy concept live! When last we checked in with Cap, Hex, Brian, Tony, and Doug the Lightning Dogs had gained new team members, special powers, and their world expanded – but there’s still more work to do. In this episode we complete the core Lightning Dogs cast, brainstorm new villains and allies, and attempt to bring the world of the Wasteland to a point from which we can start telling full-fledged Lightning Dogs tales. Meet the new members of The Pack! Get more details on the Lightning Dogs mini comic! Good ideas! Bad ideas! Let us know what you think, send in your fan art, run with the pack, and never turn tail. Awoooooo!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oh snap! Is that a LEGO piece or a tree branch you’ve stepped on? Either or! ep 148 300 ‘Cause you’ve stumbled on another Microsode 2-Pack! Cap and Hex announce Nerdy Show LIVE, discuss what’s new about Nerdapalooza 2013, and serve up two radically different, bite-sized episodes mashed together with some creamy cookie filling for your podcast nomjoyment. First up, Cap and Tony are joined by the Ghostbusters: Resurrection crew Doug, Josh, Adam, and Nina for a discussion on plant-based heroes and villains brought to you by BigBadShadowMan. Who are the chlorophyllic culprits and why aren't there as many tree hugging heroes to stop them? Will your favorite fictional ficus get mentioned? How do the Lightning Dogs factor into this? Next up, Trench88 asks us to discuss the building blocks of life: LEGO. Cap, Colin, and Brandon travel to the darkest Denmark to discover fascinating truths and lies about the multicolored mega-corp that’s been rocking our worlds since we (allegedly) passed the safe age for choking hazards.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Lightning Dogs never turn tail. So it should be no surprise that when Nerdy Show listeners, BigBadShadowMan and Huduvudu simultaneously earned microsodes and both requested we return to the post-apocalyptic world of the Lightning Dogs – we were up for the challenge. Who, or what, are The Lightning Dogs? They’re a pack of anthropomorphic dogs from another world, trapped on Earth, fighting the evil (and weirdly sexy) Glampire! Cap, Hex, Brian, Tony, and Doug conceived this 80s cartoon-styled mind baby by accident in episode 123 and their tangent was so out-of-control amazing it had to be revisited. Last time, they only scratched the surface – creating the villain and two heroes: Dingo and Pierre. There’s a lot of world building to be done, but can lightning strike twice? Join the original Lightning Dogs crew as they add more ‘Dogs to The Pack, build the series’ origin, add secret powers and vehicles, and more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.