Origin Sagas: Recent Episodes
Jake Martin
Jake Martin, (a self proclaimed nerd), invites you all to follow along as he sits down with guests as they share about their own Origin Sagas. Where they first ventured down the rabbit hole of fantasy, adventure, story telling, and all things nerdy. With of course some peppered in pop culture, nerd talk and exciting plot twists that involve vulnerability and life experiences.
Aaron Bartling (The Last Ronin, Radiant Black) joins us for Episode 1 of Season 2! Kicking off the new year and new season with a bang! Or, Bartling rather...
We sit down to talk about Aaron's time in the music industry, his experiences around art and illustration, his current projects with Whatnot, how his origin story began, and of course his iconic The Last Ronin covers.
You won't want want to miss out on this epic tale as we listen to The Origin of Aaron Bartling!
-Links-
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaron.bartling1
The Bartling Bunch:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/696029157846128/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/aaronbartlingart/
Whatnot:
https://whatnot.com/user/bartbarian
Website:
https://aaronbartlingart.com/
Conrad Faraj (Mudblood, Wedding Runner) joins us as our magical guest for episode 17! We sit down to talk about his epic journey as we discover how Mudblood came about, his origin in and around film making, how story telling has been deeply rooted in his blood, and some behind the scenes stories on the sets of Mudblood! You won't want to miss out on this grand adventure as we listen to Conrad Faraj and the Origin of Mudblood!
- Links -
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/conradstudios
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mudbloodfilm/
https://www.instagram.com/conradfaraj53/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/mudbloodfilm
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@conradfaraj53?
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Ødfel (@odfel) joins us as our uncanny guest for episode 16! Ødfel is also our very first cosplayer guest, setting the bar very high with her experiences and wonderful story telling. We sit down to talk about how she got introduced into cosplay, her journey into creating her own cosplay costumes, and of course her favorite X-Men characters. You won't want to miss this exciting episode!
Welcome and join us, as we listen to Ødfel's Origin Saga.
-Links-
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/%C3%98dfel
Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/Odfel
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/odfel/
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@odfel?
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OdfelCosplay
Mike Matola (Line By Line Posters) joins us today as our fantastic guest for episode 15!
We sit down to talk about how he got in to art, his experiences around scripts that gives an in depth view of how scripts are written. And his mentor who happened to be a magician. Mike's origin is not only magical, but this man genuinely knows how to draw in a crowd. You won't want to miss this episode!
Welcome and join us, as we listen to Mike Matola's Origin Saga.
-Links-
Website:
https://www.linebylineposters.com/
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@mikematola?
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mikematola/
George Norman Lippert (James Potter Series) joins us today as our exciting fourteenth guest for episode 14! We sit down to talk about his experiences around animation, illustration and game design. We nerd out over Star Wars and it's ever growing universe. And of course we talk about the James Potter series. Towards the end we even get to a bit of my own Origin Saga around mens work, where I bring vulnerability to a new level. Talk about one hell of an amazing episode!
This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Welcome and join us, as we listen to George Norman Lippert's Origin Saga.
-Links-
The Gray Line Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gray-line/id1439913300
Website:
http://www.gnlippert.com/
The James Potter Series:
https://speedbumpstudios.wixsite.com/jamespotterbooks
Matt Haley (Marvel/ DC Comics & The Unsung/ CommsCon Creator) joins us today as our astonishing thirteenth guest for episode 13 on Origin Sagas. We sit down to talk about his time at Marvel and DC, creating campaigns for Microsoft, illustrating works for Gotham and the Wonder Woman movie, directing the viral hit Blackstar Warrior, and working in collaboration with Stan Lee. You won't want to miss out on this amazing episode!
Welcome and join us, as we listen to Matt Haley's Origin Saga.
-Links-
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/tinklepot
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/matthaleyart/
Tiktok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@matthaleyart?lang=en
Website:
https://www.matthaley.com/
Esteban Salinas (Deviant Apple Inc) joins us today as our terrific twelfth guest for episode 12!
We sit down to chat about his origins, his experiences around the comic industry, and his journey thus far! You won't want to miss this peak behind the artists curtain. Welcome and join us, as we listen to Esteban Salinas Origin Saga.
-Links-
Website:
https://www.deviantappleinc.com/
Social Media:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/deviant_apple/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/deviantappleillustrations
Fernando Velez (Kraven Comics) joins us today as our excitable eleventh guest for episode 11! We sit down to chat about his origins in comic books and life within the LGBTQ+ community, the beginnings of Kraven Comics, and how Class6 came to be. You won't want to miss this fantastic journey of creation, dedication and heart felt messages of acceptance. Welcome and join us, as we listen to Fernando Velez's Origin Saga.
-Links-
Website:
https://www.kravencomics.com/
Social Media:
Instagram - @KravenComics
https://www.instagram.com/kravencomics/
LOAS Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kravencomicsclass6/loas-the-fall-of-the-kingdom
Meegs (@FangirlMeegs) joins us today as our terrific tenth guest for episode 10! We sit down to chat about her origins in all things Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings! The wonderful experiences of being apart of a social media platform that brings others together, and how great the big three within the fandom are. You won't want to miss this fan filled episode as we take a short train ride, to a galaxy far, far away and arrive at a magical place called Hogwarts.
Welcome and join us, as we listen to Meegs' Origin Saga.
-Links-
Tiktok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@fangirlmeegs?
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fangirlmeegs/
Album Cover by (with permissions): Meegs
Jason Douglas (Parallel) joins us today as our noteworthy ninth guest for episode 9! We sit down to chat about his origin as a public school teacher, writing for a comic book, Neil Gaiman, and of course. Parallel. Which follows our main protagonist Landon, and what it costs to not follow your dreams. Even better, what it costs to have them. You won't want to miss this fun filled episode as we journey down the rabbit hole of Parallel realities.
Welcome and join us, as we listen to Jason Douglas's Origin Saga.
-Links-
Purchase Parallel here:
https://sourcepointpress.com/products/parallel-ogn?_pos=1&_sid=8550e9890&_ss=r
Instagram:
@jdouglaswrites
https://www.instagram.com/jdouglaswrites/
Album Cover by (with permissions): Jason Douglas
Myles Jefferson (How We Can Help) joins us today as our exciting eighth guest for episode 8! We sit down to chat about his origin, the curation of The Eco-Punks, and we have a full on nerd out sesh on anime. Where Myles poses one of the best questions this host have ever been asked. You won't want to miss out on this episode as it has come to be one of my favorites thus far!
Welcome and join us, as we listen to Myles Jefferson's Origin Saga.
- Links -
Indiegogo Funding Site:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-eco-punks#/
Instagram:
@how.wecanhelp
https://www.instagram.com/how.wecanhelp/
Dave Baker (Action Hospital, Fuck Off Squad, Star Trek Voyager, Seven's Reckoning, Everyone is Tulip) and Nicole Goux (Shadow of the Batgirl, Fuck Off Squad, Everyone is Tulip) join us today as our dynamic duo guests for episode 7! We sit down to chat about how they both got their starts within writing, illustrating, and art. We go over the origins of Everyone is Tulip, and what goes on behind the scenes in the comic world. And I get a much better understanding of what goes in to creating a work of wonderfully crafted art that is comic books!
Welcome and join us, as we listen to Dave and Nicole's Origin Sagas.
-Links-
Nicole -
Website: http://www.nicolegoux.com/
Instagram: @nicolegoux
Tiktok: @nicolegoux
Twitter: @ngoux
(Dave) -
Website: http://www.heydavebaker.com/
Instagram: @xdavebakerx
Tiktok: @xdavebakerx
Twitter: @xdavebakerx
Find Everyone is Tulip here:
https://everyoneistulip.com/
Cover Art by with permission: Dave Baker/Nicole Goux
Vitor Otero (Gator Guards) joins us today as our superb sixth guest! We sit down to chat about how he first got in to collecting comics, where the origins of Gator Guards came from and some of Victor's personal favorite comics!
Welcome and join us, as we listen to Victor's Origin Saga.
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: @gatorguardcomics
https://www.instagram.com/gatorguardcomics/
Website:
https://gatorguardcomics.com/
Tyler Jay Haddox (Pystoff Inc), joins us today as our phenomenal fifth guest! We sit down to chat about where he began his artistic Origin. The first request to create an Original art cover for his well known Tiggomverse cover, as well as his other past/current projects. We also cover how being a hospice nurse has not only positively impacted his life, but how it comes through in his art. Welcome and join us, as we listen to Tyler's Origin Saga!
Social Media Handles:
Instagram: @pystoff
https://www.instagram.com/pystoff/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/PystOff
Website:
https://tyler-haddox.pixels.com/
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Episode Art by: Tyler Jay Haddox (Pystoff Inc)
Josh Steinhouse (The Geek Balloonist, Steinhouse of Mouse, The Adventures of Baby Steinhouse) joins us today as our residential DC encyclopedia and Disney Expert. We sit down to chat about his three intersecting Origin Sagas, his favorite DC characters, the ultimate Superman reading list, and of course all things Disney. This TWO hour interview has taken the number one spot in length and wealth of information in all things DC comics, Disney, and Balloon art. Josh has a very nearly encyclopedic knowledge of DC comics, and I would highly recommend him for anything revolving around the topics. Final note, if you're stuck planning out your next Disney World trip. Here's THE man to go to!
Social Media Handles:
Instagram:
@geekballoonist
@steinhouseofmouse
Twitter:
@geekballoonist
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Thegeekballoonist/
https://www.facebook.com/steinhouseofmouse
https://www.facebook.com/joshua.steinhouse
Websites:
Personal Blog:
http://steinhouseofmouse.com/
Two Important articles:
(How to get in to Comics)
https://steinhouseofmouse.com/f/dis-cover-how-to-get-started-reading-comics?fbclid=IwAR26vyv9OctQTSqUStno7fA9zQc_gEYVDV23ev8OLqYr-zhKaNPPcEjMMTQ
(Planning a Disney World getaway)
https://steinhouseofmouse.com/parks/f/dis-signing-10-steps-to-planning-a-wdw-vacation
The Adventures of Baby Steinhouse:
http://babysteinhouse.thecomicseries.com/comics/first
The Geek Balloonist:
(Check out his photographed experiences!!)
https://thegeekballoonist.com/
Derek and Tara Eslinger (D-Rock Comics) join us today as our dynamic duo of guests! We sit down to chat about where their Origin Sagas became one. Where Tara was initially introduced in to the comic book realm, Derek's amazing experience with America's Funniest Home Videos, and Derek's killer collection of volume one Daredevil 1-380. We also throw in some MCU speculations! Potential Spoilers!!
Welcome and join us, as we listen to The Eslinger's Origin Saga.
Social Media Handles:
Facebook: Derek Eslinger
https://www.facebook.com/derek.eslinger
Instagram:
@Drockcomics
Episode Art by (With Permission): Derek and Tara Eslinger
Nate Owsley (Slab Stands) joins us today as our amazing and spectacular second guest! We sit down to chat about where his Origin within comic books originated. And immediately jump in to his Origin Saga with Slab Stands. We cover some of our favorite childhood comic book cartoons, Nate's favorite comics (SPOILER! Superman dies??), and all things Slab Stands!
Welcome and join us, as we listen to Nate's Origin Saga.
Social Media Handles:
Facebook: Slab Stands
https://www.facebook.com/slabstands?fbclid=IwAR3YcVP2O4RMeA525ATGea44MwgYR5DTlExACegaPPgdNdBXxshVcTIAB8w
Instagram: @SlabStands
https://www.instagram.com/slabstands/
Episode Art by: Nate Owsley (Slab Stands)
Kyle Willis (Cowabunga Comics, Illustrator) joins us as our very first guest! We sit down to chat about where his Origin within illustrating as well as comic books began. We also dive in to NFTs, the importance of inspiration from other artists, and of course Venom!
Welcome and join us, as we listen to Kyle's Origin Saga.
Social Media Handles:
Comic Store: @cowabungacomics
Art: @artofkylewillis
Episode art by: Kyle Willis
The Listener by Dustin Brunell
Kickstarter Campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/the-listener/the-listener-1
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https://www.thelistener.xyz/