The Jonathan Belle Show: Recent Episodes
Jonathan Belle
Hi! I am Jonathan Belle, AKA Visual Storyteller Seattle Superman. This podcast is a digital journal to document my journey finding a way to make a living by being creative! I quit my career job and have been van life-ing since 2016. Not one to shy away from what’s on my mind, this podcast is anything but dull. You will hear interviews with other artist, and how I am brand building Seattle Superman. Your shares and comments mean a lot to me, so if you decide to leave a comment or pass along this podcast as a recommendation, I appreciate it greatly!
On this episode of The Jonathan Belle Show we listen to my podcast interview with FTO: Nerd Talk. This is a really great interview that was done pretty much at the height of the pandemic. I open up a lot about my mentality during that time. You can find out more about FTO Here
Hello folks! Today I have the episode of Cup of Joe with Joe Atang! Really loved doing this interview and I am thankful this came about just from tiktok! Click here to find out more about Joe!
Thank you for Listening!
Lana Summers and I got together to discuss a couple movies in a new segment I we call "Talk Ramble To Me." In this episode she recommended I watch Horse Girl and I in turn recommended she watch Vanilla Sky. We watch both the episodes and then have a conversation about what in the heck we just watched.
You can find more about Lana here
Recently I was a guest on Kasey Reids' Podcast show! Thank you so much for having me on!
You can find a link to his show here
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wrote a piece for Los Angeles Times and I just had to read it out loud. You can find it here. Whether you here my read it or read it for yourself, I encourage you to hear what he has to say.
Had a bit of hindsight with all the downtime during quarantine and I'm having to go back and redo things I have posted a long time ago. In this episode I talk about some things to keep in mind if you are just starting out brand building or starting a business on instagram, YouTube or blogs.
Thank you for listening!
If anything I said stood out in anyway, your support is greatly appreciated in the form of a comment, a quick like or a quick share. My DM's are also always open to talk about brand building as well.
In this episode I go over the goals I had initially written down for 2020. Obviously a lot has happen since I wrote this, but I wanted to share and speak it into the world.
Feeding off of my energy to not be afraid to fail. Here is some of my game plan for 2020. As well as me rambling on for a bit about stuff.
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I can’t control how you make how and when you make content. And I’m starting to realize that.
Coming back on to talk about... Why I am picking this back up again. I should have NEVER stopped in the first place. So for those of you that have stuck with me, I truly appreciate it.
If you like the show, please consider leaving a comment, rating or review. It would really help me out and it is truly appreciated!!
Luke was very kind to have me on his podcast! Here is the audio the show!
You can find His podcast here
It is the end of my time in Montana! Quick little summary and what I plan on doing going into the next year.
Wednesday What’sUp is a segment about brand building. I go over everything I learn in the previous week, and what I plan on working on in the following week for building my Seattle Superman brand.
Wednesday What’sUp is a segment about brand building. I go over everything I learn in the previous week, and what I plan on working on in the following week for building my Seattle Superman brand.
Wednesday What’sUp is a segment about brand building. I go over everything I learn in the previous week, and what I plan on working on in the following week for building my Seattle Superman brand.
Wednesday What’sUp is a segment about brand building. I go over everything I learn in the previous week, and what I plan on working on in the following week for building my Seattle Superman brand.
Wednesday What’sUp is a segment about brand building. I go over everything I learn in the previous week, and what I plan on working on in the following week for building my Seattle Superman brand.
Welcome to Behind the Mic!
A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know.
On the show today we have Shana Jenkins!
Wednesday What’sUp is a segment about brand building. I go over everything I learn in the previous week, and what I plan on working on in the following week for building my Seattle Superman brand.
Welcome to Behind the Mic!
A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know.
On the show today we have artist Mark Stroud!
Wednesday What’sUp is a segment about brand building. I go over everything I learn in the previous week, and what I plan on working on in the following week for building my Seattle Superman brand.
Welcome to Behind the Mic!
A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know.
On the show today we have Alex Speid!
Wednesday What’sUp is a segment about brand building. I go over everything I learn in the previous week, and what I plan on working on in the following week for building my Seattle Superman brand.
Welcome to Behind the Mic!
A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know.
On the show today we have pop culture and Whale Enthusiast, Ed Marges!
Wednesday What’sUp is a segment about brand building. I go over everything I learn in the previous week, and what I plan on working on in the following week for building my Seattle Superman brand.
Welcome to Behind the Mic!
A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know.
On the show today we have an Indie Filmmaker Zach Chechile!
Welcome to Behind the Mic! A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know. On the show today we have media production company owner MaBinti Yillah!
Welcome to Behind the Mic!
A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know.
On the show today we have Author and Multimedia artist, Patrick Tumblety!
Welcome to Behind the Mic!
A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know.
On the show today we have the creator of My Social Life Podcast, Jacob Kelly!
Probably gonna start doing this more in an effort to keep a regular documentation of how the branding is going.
Welcome to Behind the Mic!
A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know.
On the show today we have the creator of Comic Book Legion, Mark Fossas!
Welcome to Behind the Mic!
A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know.
On the show today we have NY cosplayer and foodie, Ru!
Welcome to Behind the Mic!
A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know.
On the show today we have photographer and artist, Kat McKay.
Welcome to Behind the Mic!
A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know.
On the show today we have a poet, Brooke Peddle.
Welcome to Behind the Mic!
A segment where we get an opportunity to hear a new experience, story, advice or way of life from someone you may or may not know.
Today joining us we have Ruby Marshall.
A musical artist, rick and I talk about what it is like to be in two bands. How he first got into music, and advice he gives for juggling his talents and work.
You can find more about him here
Going over what has happened my first year here in Sidney, Montana. And the mindset I want to have for the remainder of my time here.
A musician and music producer, Brandon and I talk about where his creativity comes from with recording his music. As well as his learning curve to producing his first EP, which has gained over 800k streams on Spotify. Really motivational episode for anyone who is following their dreams.
You can find more about him here
figuring out how to record yourself with a drone isn't the easiest thing to do, but here is some hindsight
Today I spent all day learning and redoing my website for SEO, had to face the music on a couple issues.
Cup of Rad Podcast, a geek podcast that brings RAD popculture vibes to your ears, came on the show to discuss the ins and outs of successfully keeping their show going. We talk about what led to the idea, what’s keeping them going, and the learning curves they have faced while podcast.
You can find more about them here
A lover of beer, pop culture and podcasting, Simon and I talk about his projects that combines his interest into YouTube and podcast mediums. He also shares his advice and experience about what he’s learned from starting. For people that wanna get started, take a listen.
You can find more about him here
A sophomore year art student studying in Baltimore, Ben and I talk about the pros and cons of going to art school; as well as his advice on anyone leaning on making a decision to go.
You can find more about him here
Octavia is the founder of Tavinda Media, a podcast network that host of variety of shows about different topics.
An Author, artist, dancer, musician, and mother; we talk about what it takes to get her company off the ground while still finding time for her other passions.
You can find more about her here
A cosplayer from Atlanta, Keenen and I talk about how he got into cosplay, advice on builds, and shares his experience about the cosplay community.
You can find more about him here
A geeky mom that decided to follow her life long dream to illustrate/draw anime/comics, Robin shares with us how she made the jump to start her own business, the moment she decided to start, and advice she gives for anyone wanting to do the same.
You can find more about her here
JV is the the creator of RedWing: The Audio Drama Podcast. It centers on the story of a queer black superhero. Jv and I talk about how the idea came to mind. And the ins and outs of producing their show.
You can find more about him here
Singer/Songwriter Mathew and I talk about his latest EP release, which is inspired by comic book characters! Self produced, we talk about the road that got him here, and some advice for musicians who want to get their music off the ground.
You can find his work here
Anime Dunn opens up about her depression an anxiety. She also gives great advice for anyone going through the same, as well as how she plans to shine a light on the stigmazations surrounding both topics.
You can find more about her here
A Christian, philosopher and RPG blogger with a focus on D&D, Carl and I talk about how he incorporates all three of these aspects into writing his D&D worlds.
You can find more about him here
Singer/Songwriter Abraham Alexander comes on the show to talk about his music career so far, how he got started, and what he has learned from releasing two singles. Pretty solid convo for any creative to listen to.
You can find more about him here
An illustrator who had to switch mediums do to an accident, Darrel is a visual artist in the U.K. We talk about what’s inspiring his creativity now, and the challenges and advice he gives for going in a whole different artistic direction.
You can find out more about him here
A maker of comics, Christina makes mental health comics centering around P.OC. and is starting another comic on her transition to going vegan. We talk about what gave her the courage to start sharing something that personal to the world, as well as her advice to people that might want to start as well.
You can find more about her here
Full time art director and freelancer, designer/illustrator Dennis Salvatier talks about his 20 year journey so far. He gives GREAT advice for anyone that is looking to get into freelancing, and shares his overall knowledge of his creative career thus far.
You can find him online here
Micah is a comic artist and illustrator working on his comic The Sparrow. From the moment he conceived the idea five years ago until now. We talk about his learning curve and advice for persevering when it gets tough. His story is a great example of “Write the work you want to see”.
You can find more about him here
A self taught artist, primary using watercolors and inking, we talk about how he chose to get started on a path to use his creativity. Weston and I also talk about his self taught learning curve, and offers advice for anyone that wants to get started drawing.
You can find more about him here
Briana is a spoken word artist from Texas. We talk about her writing process, as well as what finally pushed her to start open mics; and what she has learned so far from putting herself out there.
You can find out more about her here
Matt is a comic artist and illustrator working on a retelling of the Titanic from the perspective of the ship designer.
From writing the script, inking, coloring, thumbnails and lettering, we talk about the learning curves and process for getting his comic out.
You can find out more here
A self taught drawer, Richard and I talk about what started him on the path to drawing. We also talk about what finally inspired Richard to put his art out in the world, and how he got over his fear to start.
You can find his work here
Voiceover artist, actor, writer, drummer, and singer; Sheryl started the jump to a full-time creative one year ago. We talk about her journey so far, and she gives great advice and insight on her first full year of a full-time creative.
You can find more about her here
A photographer and traveler, and bit of a van-lifer, Indy is from the midwest currently living in the country Jordan. We talk about what her experience has been so far in Jordan, as well as travel and photography tips. You can find more about her here
A comic artist, writer, and illustrator, Derek and I talk about his comic 'The Maroon', which is a hybrid of history, mythology, and American folklore. A solo artist with issue 10 just coming out, we talk about how his process producing comics on his own.
You can find out more here
A writer based in London, Reni’s upcoming novel “Daughters of Nri” comes out this summer. We discuss what her novel is about, how she got it published, and gives solid advice on her journey so far.
You can find her online here
The Creators of She Said Destroy, Joe and Liana talk about how they got their comic off the ground, and what its like being a co-creator on a project together. Really insightful interview for anyone working on a project with a partner. You can find more about it here
A Poet, Rose and I talk about what finally pushed her to start sharing her work, which eventually led to her releasing a collection! She was also kind enough to share one of her poems on the podcast, you should check her out here
R.A.D.IC. Is a songwriter, composer and guitarist. Also a philosopher, we talk about how he incorporates philosophy and geek fandom into his music and song lyrics.
You can find him here
Kiki owns a geek fandom soap company. We talk about how she got the idea and what it takes, and still taking, to continually run her business.
You can find her here
Beth makes history and mental health comics, we talk about how she got into that genre, and what inspires her creativity and research while making them.
You can find her online here
Opening up about her eating disorder of 28 years, we talk about how she has dealt with it in every aspect of her life. And the challenges she still faces on a day to day basis. You can find her online here
A Gamer and a YouTuber, we talk about how he got started, and some tips and tricks for editing and uploading gaming videos.
You can find him here
A newly published writer, Kaitlyn's fantasy novel Reliance comes out later this year. Basically superheroes in space, we talk about how her ideas came about, and what it took to get published. You can find her here
Craig is a comic book artist who writes a comic titled "Project Savior". We talk about what it took to get it off the ground, and some challenges he's faced along the way. You can find him here
Yarn Goddess recently made the jump to doing cosplay full-time. Making her cosplays primarily from crochet, we talk about what it is like to make the transition full time, while balancing her personal cosplays, commissions, and touring schedules.
Neeks is a writer, actress and model. We talk about what it is like juggling all those hats, and how she handles being able to do so. You can find her work here
Recently moving from Oklahoma to Los Angeles, to pursue a career in stand-up comedy, Kristin talks about how her life has been so far. As well as giving great advice for anyone wanting to start a career in stand-up.
You can find a link to her comedy here
Mak is a percussionist who has been playing drums for 12 years now and an electrical engineering student. Here we talk about what its like to drum for a band while going to school as a music recording/production student.
You can find a link to his social media profile here
Melissa runs her own business as a Fetish Model, while simultaneously dealing with her diagnosis of Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis, which is an autoimmune disease. Here we talk about what it is like dealing with that ailment, while running a business. You can find her here
I would like to start interviewing people and trying to figure out the best way to do that.
My friend Sebastian host an Instagram Live show where he talks to other artists. I had the pleasure of being interviewed on his show. Here is the Audio from it.
Sometimes I think a lot when I drive. I decided to start recording audio while doing so.
Audio is taken from my Ignite Seattle talk. Highlighting why I choose to move to Seattle and be Superman
Realizing what the thing I’m most afraid of is. And how it’s holding me back from my goals.
Weighing the pros and cons of getting either a room to live in. Or stay in the van and get a studio space.
Comparing and figuring out which company to choose from so I can get details analytics from hashtags.