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Join the public affairs office as we explore the latest news and information around the Washington National Guard. Raven Conversations will focus on the latest training events, news and community engagements our Guard members participate in. Each episode will feature an in-depth conversation with a special guest covering a wide variety of topics.
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The Maker’s Quest explores the journey of making things and living a creative life. From how to be creative, design things, and bring those things to life through physical fabrication or digital mediums. Join us on our quest to explore the world of how to make things and meet other makers.
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Raven Conversations: Episode 108 Wellness, Arts, and the Military, with MSgt Sa Faumuina and Bryan Bales
In this episode of Raven Conversations, MSgt Sa Faumuina, First Sergeant for the 194th Medical Group and Bryan Bales, Program Manager for the Wellness, Arts, and the Military Program talk about their program. Tune in to see what arts programming grants, training, funding, and outreach are available for you. ➡For more information on the Wellness, Ar…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by TSgt Emily Hanson and TSgt Britanny Arnald, both recruiters from the 141st Air Refueling Wing. Join us as we talk about transitioning from different branches into the Washington Air National Guard.By Unknown Author
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by SSgt Aaron Hamilton and SSgt Ernaldo Vazquez, both recruiters from the 141st Air Refueling Wing. Join us as we talk about the Air National Guard.By Unknown Author
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by language professionals from the 341st Military Intelligence Battalion. Tune in as we talk about the benefits of being a linguist in the Washington Army National Guard while enjoying some cultural dishes.By Unknown Author
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The guys talk about staying safe in the shop, how to stay safe, wanting to look out to keep you safe, and developing good shop habits. They finish the episode by sharing some of their horror of unfortunate shop accidents; the end gets gruesome, so you've been warned! Hosted byBrian Benham https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/custom-furniture-denver…
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Episode 63: Writer Laurie Cunningham
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From the cowboy prairies of Calgary, Alberta, writer and Editor-N-Chief of ASAP Imagination steps into the Tiger Den with “villainous” intent! The wonderful Laurie Cunningham joins the revenge crew to tell us about her new graphic novel anthology, “The Complete Points of Villainy” from the international publishing house ASAP Imagination. Under the …
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Raven Conversations: Episode 107 Washington Army National Guard Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Paul Sellars
In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by the Washington Army National Guard Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Paul Sellars. Tune in as BG Sellars shares his vision for the Washington Army National Guard and his thoughts on the keys to success as a servicemember.By Unknown Author
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, the Joint Services Support (JSS) team joins us to talk about the various programs and services the JSS provides for all Washington Guardsmen, reserve, veterans and family members. ➡Learn more about the Joint Services Support here: https://mil.wa.gov/family-programs ➡Contact the Joint Services Support: https:/…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, COL Matthew James, 81st SBCT Commander and CSM Kelly Wickel, 81st SBCT Command Sergeant Major talk about the upcoming Raven Rendezvous. Tune in to find out who's invited, what to expect and why it is important to come together during military events like this.By Unknown Author
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Tips for Selling at Trade Shows, Art Galleries, and Craft Shows
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In this episode, the guys talk about their experiences at tradeshows, art galleries, and arts and crafts shows. They talk about what they do to make the show successful and things that are challenging. Hosted byBrian Benham https://www.briansbenham.com/ Portfolio: https://www.behance.net/Brian_Benham Brian On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be…
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Episode 62: Comic Writer Gabe Cheng
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From the sun struck coast of California comes independent comic writer, Gabe Cheng, as he reunites with the Revenge Crew once again. Building a reputation for the not-so-typical slice of life narratives, Gabe continues to extend his writing catalog. Tackling one of our favorite comic genres here at BTR… the comedic one shot. “Stuck in the Middle” i…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by COL Angela Gentry, Director of Joint Operations and CSM Amelia Patterson, 56th Theater Information Operations Group CSM. The two leaders share their experiences in the military as female soldiers and touch on how things have changed for women in the military throughout the years.…
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Episode 61: Critical Entertainment's Chris Reda
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The Revenge Crew joins up with the main man over at Critical Entertainment for his ancient quest across the ever changing lands of indie comics! Writer, publisher, and over all nice guy, Chris Reda breaks down his new line of comics and graphic novels that are gracing the shelves of shops across the North America. Based in the cinematic dreamland o…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, in celebration of Women's History Month, we are joined by two female guest hosts and a panel of female service members. Tune in to listen to their journey in the Washington National Guard.By Unknown Author
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by SFC JoAnn Mebane, a member of the 122nd Theater Public Affairs Support Element who talks about her journey in the military.By Unknown Author
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, we are joined by SGT Kairhea Gordon, a member of the 2nd Battalion, 146th Field Artillery Regiment. SGT Gordon shares her experience as the first female Fire Direction Center (FDC) Chief.By Unknown Author
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Episode 60: Comic Creator Ben Bates
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Ben Bates is back and he’s not holding back! You may remember Mr. Bates from his signature artist runs on Archie Comic’s “Sonic the Hedgehog” or IDW’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and let’s not forget “Mega Man.” He later left the ever-shifting landscape of the comic industry for the world of animation. Taking up residency in some of LA’s most n…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, Jason Kriess, the original creator of the Raven Conversation podcast says farewell as he leaves the State Public Affairs office after more than 15 years.By Unknown Author
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Today, we take a break from discussing designs and making topics and talk a little about what we have going on in our shops: current projects, new projects on the horizon, and the daily grind of being a maker. Show Notes Brian has a large steel table base in the shop, working on new patination processes. The sheer size makes him wish he had a shop …
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Episode 59: Warden Comics' Ludie Sexton
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Oh my! It’s Ludie Sextons new “O” Anthology from Warden Comics! We sat down with, the always too humble, indie work-horse Ludie Sexton as he Kickstarts yet another project from his imprint, Warden Comics. Always creating new opportunities for budding writers and sequential artists to showcase their storytelling, he’s put together the “O” Anthology …
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It’s 2024 and the old tiger is ready.… Ready to run through the depths of the storytellers forest! The new year brings fresh tiger milk to the theoretical tongue. The revenge crew breaks down the hopes and dreams that fuel their goals for the year to come. It’s gonna be heavy with unforeseen twists and turns as we move down the game-trail of the po…
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Making Pens with Curt Van Filipowski From Confounded Machine EP22
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Curt creates handmade pens from Titanium that are precision machined in his home workshop. He got his start from his curiosity in machining and CAD. He created a pen for himself and started carrying it around with him, and people noticed and commented on the quality. It wasn't long before he was able to quit his job and make pens full-time. You can…
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Episode 57: Comic Artist Baldemar Rivas
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The tiger is back and runs that “GLIDE” across the page with comic book artist Baldemar Rivas. Getting his start as a cover artist, Tadd first connected with Baldemar while they were collabing their creative efforts on the cult-classic prequel, “Bubba Ho-Tep and the Cosmic Blood-Suckers.” Since, the Kansas City based artist has gone on to illustrat…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, Annie DeAndrea, a Transition Assistance Specialist with the Joint Services Support, discusses filing your VA disability claim and breaks some myths about VA disability specifically for National Guard members. Connect with Annie to start your VA disability claim or to learn more: email- antionette.m.deandrea.c…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, Maj. Gen. Charles Jeffries discusses his experiences in the National Guard and the United States Cyber Command. He also talks about how the National Guard provided him with valuable skillsets that bridged into his civilian career at Microsoft. Original music by Meta Essence…
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Episode 56: Comic Team Tony Gregori & David Crispino
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Double the dosage of that Tiger Milk ! As artist Tony Gregori returns with writer David Crispino and just in time to shake the Grinch from Big Bry’s Christmas beard! The guys are Kickstarting the next volume of their good-hearted cosmic hero, Taft Sturgeon, with a 140 page Christmas special, “Holiday in the Stars.” David and Tony are long time coll…
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Today, we talked with Custom Drum maker Bryan Bales. Bryan got his start in drum making from his curiosity of wanting to learn how to make drums and his love for making things. Bryan can be found on Instagram at Bales5000, his YouTube is Bales5000, and he is active on Instructables, sharing his drum and prop builds, When he is not building crazy ex…
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Episode 55: Comic Creator Jim Terry
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Entering the tiger den for the very first time is Chicago’s own, comic creator and cartoonist, Jim Terry! One of the nicest human beings in the comic industry! The Revenge crew was lucky enough to meet him last spring in Seattle at ECCC 23’. A Native American cartoonist who’s worked on numerous books, such as “The Crow: Skinning the Wolves,” and “A…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, Leslie Mayne and Jessica Kastrup from the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation talk about how the foundation was started, the mission of the organization and how their event, Race for a Soldier, has connected them with the Washington National Guard Community. For more information on Permission to Start Dre…
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Episode 54: Gaming Director Sam Warner
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The tiger wanders into the digital realm with gaming director Sam Warner and his new, independent, release “The Foglands”. Like any good adventure story, this simulation shooter is the fruition of extensive research and painstaking attention to detail. Sam breaks down the lengthy development process Well Told Entertainment went through to make this…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, WO1 John Androski, MAJ Joshua Jorgensen and 1SG Nicholas Vankirk, members of the Washington National Guard Biathlon Team talk about the biathlon program and their experiences competing. For more information on the Washington National Guard Biathlon Team, reach out to WO1 John Androski at john.x.androski.mil@a…
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Is Social Media Still Viable to Promote Your Business
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Is social media still a viable way to promote your business, or is the new business model to be a content creator, making products secondary? Today, we talk about our past successes and our future strategies for getting our products out in front of people. Show Notes Instagram Top 9 in the hashtags, is it still a thing Brian says Social Media no lo…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, SGT Mike Cummings, a member of the 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion talks about his experience working at NASCAR and how he came to serve in the Washington Army National Guard. Original music by Meta EssenceBy Unknown Author
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Episode 53: Action Figure Creator David Silva
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Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, David Silva returns with the greatest action figures ever created, CYBERZOIC! “…. Hold on to your butts.” You may already know David Silva as the main man and mind behind, literally, the best dinosaur figures on the market today, “Beasts of the Mesozoic.” Well he’s back , Jack! And with a project th…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, Washington Air National Guard Public Affairs Officer, Lt Col Alyson Teeter talks about Veterans of Foreign Wars. For more information on the Ballard Eagleson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3063: https://vfwseattle.org/ Learn more about the Veterans of Foreign Wars here, https://www.vfw.org/ Original music by M…
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Episode 52: Rose City Comic Con with Super Producer Matty K
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Another Rose City Comic Con is in the books and “Super Producer” Matty K. saddles up for another tiger ride as we break it down. It was a bit quieter this year for the Revenge Crew. Money was made as “pande” collections were sold. Bringing an end to the existential conflict that pulled at the "Heart & Soul.” Victory going to the art-form itself. As…
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How to Price Your Creative Work and Avoid Pitfalls - EP19
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Tonight, we talk about how to price your work so you can run a successful business and put food on your table. Whether it is pricing a custom piece or a mass-manufactured piece, we've got you covered with a few tips you can implement today to price your work for success! Hosted by Brian Benham https://www.benhamdesignconcepts.com/ Greg Porter https…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, CPT Bryan Elliott, a member of the 1st Squadron 303rd Cavalry Regiment talks about his experience serving the community in the Washington National Guard and also as the Kittitas County Auditor. Original music by Meta EssenceBy Unknown Author
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, SFC Sarah Braun, a Senior Recruiter with the WA Recruiting and Retention Battalion talks about her journey in education and how she utilized the benefits the Washington National Guard provided. Original music by Meta EssenceBy Unknown Author
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Episode 51: Comic Writer Steve Urena
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Frequent BTR favorite and indie work-horse writer, Steve Urena, returns yet again with more wild words from his foul mouthed mind! In the late out hours of Kickstarter, a hero with the mouth of a sailor will rise. A hero… who’s nothing, but a “Foul Mouth”! Steve’s newest independent floppy is another weird and wild concept, and we absolutely love i…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, LTC Keith Kosik, State Partnership Program Director talks about the program and the importance of the strong relationship we hold with the Kingdom of Thailand and the Country of Malaysia. See our website for more information: https://mil.wa.gov/state-partnership-program Original music by Meta Essence…
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Episode 50: Comic Writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson
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The Blue Tiger get’s a heavy dose of Gamma with Eisner nominated writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson and his brand new “The Incredible Hulk” series from Marvel Comics! This is one for the “Monster Kids!” PKJ delivers the kind of Hulk that gives bad dreams nightmares. Gruesomely awesome visuals propel a story that delves into “the darkness” that lurks in…
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The Unhealthy Pursuit of Perfection, we have all been there. Every one of us who makes things tries to make it perfect, but perfection is a fool's earned and unattainable. The more you know, the more you know you don't know. In this episode, we talk about how the pursuit of Perfection can reach unhealthy levels and what we do to stay sane and conti…
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Raven Conversations: Episode 90 Brothers Serving in the WA Air National Guard with MSgt Aaron and Derek Reese
In this episode of Raven Conversations, MSgt Aaron and Derek Reese, brothers serving in the Washington Air National Guard talk about how they came to serve in the National Guard and what it's like working together. Original music by Meta EssenceBy Unknown Author
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Episode 49: Comic Creators Colleen Palmer & Gabe Cheng
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Revenge is best served in print! We sat down with the creative crew from the ever growing, indie-power-house, Warden Comics to discuss their newest project; “Requiem in Relke.” Written by Gabe Cheng with Colleen Palmer on art, the project’s campaign is currently live on Kickstarter and moving steadily towards its goal. This one-shot is the story of…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, Lt Col Rex Ayers, Washington Air National Guard talks about Washington Air National Guard's Innovation Team. Want to be a part of or learn more about Washington Air National Guard Innovation Team? Contact Lt Col Rex Ayers at rex.ayers.1@us.af.mil or MSgt Christopher Pavel at christopher.pavel.2@us.af.mil Orig…
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This is a common issue for creatives that make things. We all have active imaginations; we can visualize lots of things. Then the distractions come into play. We are drawn to the new shiny project or derailed by a project that we have to do to make money to keep the bills paid. https://www.themakersquest.com/how-many-projects-are-too-many-projects-…
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Behold! As the eyes of the comic industry fall upon the grandest event of their world, once again! It’s Comic Con from beautiful San Diego, California! And Bry and Tadd break down some of their favorite news and announcements to come rolling out of “America’s Finest City.” Including a much surprised revival of an old gate-way gimmick, Cap-Wolf! (Ye…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, Chris Acuña, Commandant of the Washington Youth Challenge Academy talks about what the Washington Youth Challenge Academy is and how this program is setting up our youth for success. For more information on the Washington Youth Challenge Academy or to apply now for the program, visit https://mil.wa.gov/youth-…
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In this episode of Raven Conversations, WO1 Catherine Trujillo, a member of the 1st Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment, C Co talks about her experience in becoming a pilot in the Washington National Guard. Regardless of the hurdles that were set in her path, she was able to overcome those obstacles in order to achieve her lifelong dream to fly. "Do…
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