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Episode 48: Creating Focused Podcast Topics with Board Game Design Lab

Posted on by Tim Ludy

Greetings Entreprenerds!

My guest this week is Gabe Barrett, game designer, host of the Board Game Design Lab podcast and author of Board Game Design Advice: From the Best In the World. The weekly podcast interviews designers, publishers and board game insiders on specific topics that listeners will find valuable for progressing through game design. Rather than including additional information about pop culture or recent games, this show gets right to the valuable insights for helping game designers.

His book includes interviews with over 60 of the best board game designers in the world.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this episode we discuss:

  • 3:00 How Gabe got started in game design
  • 8:00 Importance of creating specific podcast episode topics
  • 12:30 Creating bonus episodes for added value
  • 17:00 Asking your audience for input about what they want
  • 21:00 How Gabe has marketed his podcast
  • 22:30 Writing Board Game Design Advice: From the Best In the World
  • 27:00 Best advice for game designers in the book
  • 32:30 Future plans for Board Game Design Lab
  • 38:30 Importance of consistency in building a geek brand

Be sure to check out the podcast at BoardGameDesignLab.com; find his book, Board Game Design Advice: From the Best In the World, on Amazon; join the BGDL Community on Facebook; subscribe on YouTube and follow Gabe on Twitter @BGDesignLab.

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!

Episode 47: Fred Van Lente Author of The Con Artist

Posted on by Tim Ludy

Greetings Entreprenerds!

My guest this week is Fred Van Lente, the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning writer of comics like Archer & Armstrong (Harvey Award nominee, Best Series), Action Philosophers! (American Library Association Best Graphic Novel for Teens), and Cowboys & Aliens (with Andrew Foley), the basis for the feature film.

Last year he branched out into novels with his debut Ten Dead Comedians and his second book The Con Artist comes out July 10th! The Con Artist follows a comic book artist who is accused of murdering a rival at San Diego Comic-Con. The book explores both the mystery and con culture itself.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

Be sure to check out The Con Artist and follow Fred on Twitter @FredVanLente and at FredVanLente.com

If you’re attending San Diego Comic-Con, check out Game of Bloggers on Wednesday night! You can learn more here.

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!

Episode 45: 6 Beginner Podcasting Tips

Posted on by Tim Ludy

Greetings entreprenerds!

In this episode, I’d like to share some podcasting tips I’ve learned in the past year of producing the Under the Capes podcast and from talking to many successful podcasters. I hope these tips help you as you start or grow your podcast!

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

Tip #1: Start Simple with Podcast Equipment and Software

Tip #2: Make Things As Simple As Possible for Your Guests

Tip #3: Have a Clear Podcast Concept and Format

Tip #4: Promote Your Podcast in Many Different Ways

Tip #5: Be Consistent

Tip #6: Pick Something You Love and Get Started

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!

Episode 44: The Mighty Jerd

Posted on by Tim Ludy

Greetings entreprenerds!

My guest this week is Jeff Mueller aka The Mighty Jerd. He is a podcaster, actor and entrepreneur with the goal of helping geeks and nerds lose weight, get stronger and feel better about themselves. He is the co-host of the Geek Fitness Matter Podcast with Ryon Day where they discuss fitness and geekery.

As an actor he has appeared on television (Copy Cat Killers), in films (Mennonite of the Living Dead, I Want To Tell You Something, Riverment), and in commercials.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How Jeff got started with fitness
  • How he created the Mighty Jerd “brand”
  • Starting the Geek Fitness Matters Podcast
  • Attending conventions like San Diego Comic Con
  • Tips for getting Comic Con Fit
  • Advice for actors
  • Importance of being fun and easy to work with

Be sure to follow Jeff at TheJerd.com and OfficialJeffMueller.com and on Twitter @TheMightyJerd and check out the Geek Fitness Matters Podcast and follow them on Twitter at @GFMPodcast.

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!

Episode 43: Crit Academy

Posted on by Tim Ludy

Greetings Entreprenerds!

My guests this week are Justin, Ian and Brandon from Crit Academy, a Dungeons and Dragons podcast that provides guidance to players and DMs to help improve their games and inspire them with new creative content. The show offers adventure giveaways, new game concepts, educational material and many entertaining guests from the D&D community.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this episode we discuss:

  • How Crit Academy got started
  • How they keep Crit Nation engaged through Patreon, listener questions, giveaways, etc.
  • The importance of the segments of their show
  • How the podcast has opened up other opportunities like contributing to Monsters of the Guild
  • Future plans for Crit Academy
  • Much more…

To support a new program to help special needs kids build social skills through Dungeons and Dragons, head to Gofundme.com/critacademyhelps

Be sure to follow Crit Academy on Facebook and Twitter.

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!

Episode 39: Red Hood The Fan Series

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Greetings Entreprenerds!

My guest this week is Ian Lang, the co-creator and star of Red Hood: The Fan Series. Ian’s CD828 Studios and Tim Kou’s Method 2 Madness Films are co-producing the show featuring Red Hood in an original story with an original villain. Jason Todd will be joined by other members of the Bat-family including Nightwing, Damien Wayne, and Red Robin.

The first episode will premiere on YouTube on May 18th and you can follow them now for trailers and behind the scenes features.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

 

In this episode we discuss:

  • 3:00 How Red Hood: The Fan Series got started
  • 12:00 Why they decided to fund the series themselves vs crowdfunding
  • 15:45 Cosplaying and building the costumes for the series
  • 21:30 How the series was filmed
  • 25:00 How the fights were choreographed and filmed
  • 29:15 Promoting the web series and building an audience on social media and at conventions
  • 38:30 Cosplay and promoting the series at C2E2 2018
  • 49:30 Tackle your passion project, even if it fails

Be sure to follow Red Hood: The Fan Series on YouTube so you can see the first episode when it comes out May 18th and follow them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Also make sure to follow @CD828Studios and @Method2MadnessFilms for more updates on this and future projects.

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!

Episode 33: Superhero Strength

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episode 33 Superhero Strength

Greetings Entreprenerds!

My guest this week is James Buckley from Superhero Strength. James is a bodybuilder, personal trainer and host of the Superhero Strength Podcast which interviews the trainers of movie superheroes like Ben Affleck, Hugh Jackman, Robert Downey Jr. and more. This is a great episode for podcasters, bodybuilders and members of the Comicconfit family.

Listen on iTunes, Stitcher, or on YouTube:

In this episode we discuss:

  • 3:00 Superhero Strength origin story
  • 13:30 How to get comfortable podcasting and interviewing
  • 18:00 How to conduct great interviews
  • 20:00 Connecting with people for interviews
  • 23:40 Rise of actor transformations for superhero roles
  • 26:30 How the Superhero Strength Podcast has helped his online coaching business
  • 30:00 Future plans for Superhero Strength
  • 32:00 How the pop culture, cosplay and fitness communities are growing
  • 34:00 Who will be the fittest superhero of 2018
  • 38:00 Importance of being yourself and talking about your passions

Here are the links to everything we discuss:

Be sure to follow Superhero Strength at SuperheroStrength.com.au and on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!

Episode 29: The Nerdy Basement

Posted on by Tim Ludy

Greetings Entreprenerds!

My guest this week is Ozzmoesis from The Nerdy Basement, an excellent source of comic book and pop culture news through their Instagram and Podcast. The podcast is produced bi-weekly with Ozzmoesis and his co-hosts Tony and Fez and you can find nearly hourly updates on their social media channels for all the latest nerdy news.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • 7:15 How he keeps up with posting content frequently and consistently
  • 10:45 Being the first source of news for people
  • 12:00 Responding to Instagram’s algorithm
  • 15:45 Season 2 of The Nerdy Basement Podcast
  • 19:00 Finding time for podcast recording in busy schedules
  • 12:00 How the podcast evolved over time and expanded to new audiences
  • 24:30 Experiences promoting at conventions and 2018 convention plans
  • 29:15 Best ways to promote Nerdy Basement
  • 31:45 Future plans
  • 34:15 Why Patience and Consistency are key to building your geek brand

Be sure to follow The Nerdy Basement on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube and subscribe to The Nerdy Basement Podcast on iTunes or Soundcloud.

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!

 

Episode 26: NthCast

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episode 26 NthCast PodcastGreetings entreprenerds!

My guest this week is Josh Wade, co-creator of The NthCast, Fear the Nth Cast, and Once UpoNth a Time podcasts. As an experienced podcast engineer and producer, Josh has done panels at Comicpalooza to offer advice to other podcasters and shares some of that advice with us.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this episode we talk about:

  • How the NthCast got started
  • The importance of having a goal for your podcast
  • Engaging with fans in person and over social media such as Twitter and Facebook Groups
  • What podcasting equipment to get started with
  • Why you should find a specific niche around something you love to talk about
  • Joining your audience community and providing value rather than pushing your show
  • Much more

Be sure to listen to Josh on the Podcasting 105 Panel at Comicpalooza 2017.

You can follow Josh on Twitter @JoshWadeFM and listen to all of his shows here:

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!

Episode 25: Nerdy Curiosities

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episode 25 nerdy curiositiesGreetings Entreprenerds!

My guests this week are Roni, Jaime, and Rachel from Nerdy Curiosities. After coming together through the NerdHQ community at San Diego Comic Con; Roni, Jaime, Rachel and Jen started a blog to share their nerdy interests and hobbies. The blog covers Nerdy Reports with the latest headlines in pop culture and comic conventions, Nerdy Designs with nerd fashion, accessories and cosplay, and Nerdy Eats for nerd-inspired food and drink recipes.

Their non podcast podcast, Nerds R Us, also interviews other nerds and makers.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this interview we talk about:

  • How Nerdy Curiosities grew from the Nerd HQ fan community
  • Challenges of organizing the non podcast podcast
  • Reaching out to guests for Nerds R Us
  • Benefits of covering Comic Cons from a fan’s perspective instead of press
  • Reporting from smaller panels at Comic Cons
  • The absence of NerdHQ at San Diego Comic Con 2017
  • How to avoid internet and real life trolls

Be sure to check out Nerdy Curiosities at NerdyCurious.com and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

I’d really appreciate any feedback either on Twitter @UndertheCapes, in the blog comments or through a rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Thanks and see you soon!