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Episode 56: San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Tim Ludy

Greeting Entreprenerds!

In preparation for SDCC 2019, my guest this week is Kerry Dixon, Editor-in-Chief of The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog. The SDCC Blog provides in-depth coverage of San Diego Comic-Con to help attendees plan for panels, offsites, exclusives, autographs, parties and more. They also host a weekly live show, the SDConCast and provide complete coverage during the week of SDCC.

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7:30 How the SDCC Blog has grown
11:00 Getting the whole team involved
14:45 Organizing coverage during SDCC
19:00 Event organization for PaceyCon and other meetups
23:00 Promoting the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog
27:30 Importance of enjoying your geeky passion

Be sure to follow The San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog on Twitter @SD_Comic_Con and at sdccblog.com and follow Kerry @KerryDixon.

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 55: D&D Game Design and Podcasting with James Introcaso

Posted on June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 by Tim Ludy

Greetings entreprenerds!

My guest this week is James Introcaso, game designer, blogger, and podcaster. He currently hosts the Table Top Babble podcast and is the Game Master for the Demonplague podcast on the Don’t Split the Podcast Network. He writes weekly about Dungeons and Dragons and game design on his ENnie-winning World Builder Blog. He is also a professional game designer who works with Wizards of Coast, Roll20, Kobold Press, and more.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

Be sure to follow James on Twitter @JamesIntrocaso and on Patreon.

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 54: Assembling Cosplay Groups with Strange Porcelain Cosplay

Posted on May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 by Tim Ludy

Greetings Entreprenerds! My guest this week is Amy from Strange Porcelain Cosplay. She is a great cosplayer and member of cosplay groups Northeast Avengers, Northeast Ghostbusters and Asgardians of the Galaxy.

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In this episode we discuss:

10:00 Joining the Northeast Ghostbusters and Northeast Avengers
13:30 Advice for starting a cosplay group
19:00 Creating video and social media content for cosplay
30:00 Organizing Cosplosion Cosplay Family Event
42:30 Why you should do what makes you happy

Be sure to follow Strange Porcelain Cosplay on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Here are the links to everything else discussed this episode:

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 53: Starting a Geeky Apparel Brand with Modern Geek Boutique

Posted on April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Tim Ludy

Greetings Entreprenerds!

My guest this week is Shenal Hooks from The Modern Geek Boutique. A clothing and apparel brand for geeks with style, The Modern Geek Boutique has the mission of spreading positive vibes through awesome nerdy fashion.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this episode, we discuss:

4:00 How The Modern Geek Boutique got started
11:00 Getting started with printing and clothing production
17:00 Selling and promoting at live events
29:30 Importance of defining your brand mission
34:00 Future plans for The Modern Geek Boutique
38:00 Value of taking messy action

Be sure to follow The Modern Geek Boutique on Instagram @themoderngeekboutique and look through their collection at moderngeekboutique.com Use the code GeeksRule for 15% off!

To learn more about the Quest of the Muscle Nerd documentary and support their Kickstarter, go to QuestoftheMuscleNerd.com

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

Episode 52: Revamping Your Podcast with D&D Character Lab

Posted on March 25, 2019March 25, 2019 by Tim Ludy

Greeting Entreprenerds!

My guest this week is Garin from D&D Character Lab. Each week, Garin and Dan create Dungeons and Dragons characters and debate their validity on their podcast. The podcast features character classes available in various Wizards of the Coast and third-party published supplements and discusses them in a really entertaining format. The show is now over 2 years old and is a great resource for players and Dungeon Masters of D&D Fifth Edition.

I first learned about D&D Character Lab when I interviewed Crit Academy in Episode 43.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this episode we discuss:

4:00 How D&D Character Lab got started
6:00 Their v2.0 2019 revamp
9:00 Keeping your podcast fresh and fun for you
10:30 Assessing your podcast’s strengths and weaknesses
14:30 Engaging with the D&D community and being guests on other podcasts
21:00 Launching Patreon and learning as they went
25:00 Future plans for D&D Character Lab
28:00 Importance of doing what you love and being genuine

Some of the other great shows and people in the Dungeons and Dragons community we talked about:

Be sure to follow D&D Character Lab on Twitter and Facebook and support them on Patreon for even more access.

If you’re at PAX East this weekend I’ll be there all four days as a dungeon master with The Role Initiative! TRI will be running a number of D&D Adventurers League games from 11am-midnight every day. Here is my schedule for the week:

Thurs 10PM CCC-TRI-30 Remnant of a Dream
Fri 3PM CCC-TRI-32 Casks and Caskets
Fri 6PM CCC-TRI-33 Matters of Life and Death
Sat 1PM CCC-TRI-30 Remnant of a Dream
Sat 6PM CCC-TRI-30 Remnant of a Dream
Sun 11AM CCC-TRI-32 Casks and Caskets

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 51: Writing Habits and Productivity with Matthew Phillion

Posted on October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 by Tim Ludy

Greetings Entreprenerds!

This week I’m joined by Matthew Phillion, author of the Indestructibles, to talk about the writing process that has allowed him to write 5 novels, and dozens of novellas and short stories in the past 4 years.

The Indestructibles, which has been called the Justice League meets The Breakfast Club, is a great series for comic book and super hero lovers. A solar powered girl. A ballerina vigilante. A boy with an alien living inside his brain. A werewolf with confidence issues. A girl with a black hole for a heart. Five teenagers, each with their own unique abilities, are gathered by veteran hero Doc Silence to become their generation’s super-team.

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In this episode, Matt and I discuss:

How he finishes first drafts in only 3 months
His 5-9 month outlining process
Importance of a daily writing routine
Productivity tips for writers

Be sure to follow Matt on Twitter @mattphillion, Instagram @mattphillion and on Facebook and learn more about The Indestructibles, Echo and the Sea, The Dungeon Crawlers and his other work at theindestructiblesbook.com

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 50: Producing a Live Radio Show with Secrets of the Sire

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Tim Ludy

Greetings entreprenerds!

My guest this week is Michael Dolce – writer, artist and host of the Secrets of the Sire radio show and podcast. His graphic novel credits include the recently sold-out sci-fi tale The Mainstream from Zenescope, Descendant for Image Comics, The Sire for After Shock Comics, The Undone through Kickstarter and various freelance credits for Image Comics, Wizard Magazine and Zenescope Entertainment.

Secrets of the Sire, which airs live every Wednesday at 8pm EST on talkradio.nyc, Facebook and YouTube, discusses comic book movies and other pop culture news with guests such as Paul Reiser, Kevin Bacon, and more. The show has achieved over 40,000 listens through live streaming and podcast playback.

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

In this episode we dive deep into the specifics of producing a live radio show and discuss:

4:00 How Michael got started in comics and how that led to Secrets of the Sire
10:00 Networking opportunities of podcasting
16:00 Importance of structure in a live show
19:00 How each week’s show is prepared and outlined
23:00 Creating the sports talk radio” of pop culture shows
25:00 Responding to live listener input
27:00 Organizing guests for Secrets of the Sire
30:00 Building relationships through your show

Check out more of Mike’s comic book work at mikebooks.com, learn more about the podcast at SecretsoftheSire.com and follow him on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

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 49: Fan Expo Boston 2018 Recap with Comic Book Artists and Authors

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Tim Ludy

Greetings Entreprenerds!

This past weekend was Boston Comic Con 2018! I attended all three days, participating in the Masters of Cosplay Eastern Qualifier cosplay competition and talked to some amazing comic book artists, authors, and exhibitors.

In this episode I recap my experience in the cosplay competition and share brief interviews with some of the amazing artists and exhibitors at Fan Expo Boston 2018!

Listen on iTunes or Stitcher.

Hear from:

Mike Brill – Zenescope

Follow @zenescope on Twitter and Instagram

Dan Khanna – Dan’s Robot Art

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Matthew Phillion – Indestructibles, Echo and the Sea, Dungeon Crawlers

Follow @mattphillion on Twitter and Instagram

Michael Saver – Mr. Teacher and Panda

Follow @MrTeacherandPanda on Instagram and Facebook

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 48: Creating Focused Podcast Topics with Board Game Design Lab

Posted on July 2, 2018 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 June 29, 2018 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!