Best Deb Aoki Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 114: Interview with Robin Brenner, Graphic Novel Librarian! 22:34

16d ago22:34

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Did you know that comics, graphic novels, and manga can (usually) be found at your local library? We talk to American Library Association's Graphic Novel and Comics Roundtable President Robin Brenner about her history promoting manga in libraries and how you can save a few bucks and enjoy your tax dollars at work at your local library! Check out th…

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Ep. 113: The Best of Season 4! 1:19:08

1M ago1:19:08

1:19:08

What a season it’s been! Lasting basically the entirety of 2023, we covered a ton of great manga, from the popular anime-fueled hits of the day to the obscure and wonderful titles hiding on shelves across the world. So what were our favs? What are the manga for YOU, the person who doesn’t read much manga? Listen on and find out! Stats on the season…

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All The Tips - S15/E10 55:53

2M ago55:53

55:53

In this final episode of The Sketchnote Army Podcast season 15, we have compiled the tips from nine great visual thinkers into a single episode. We hope these tips will inspire and encourage you on your visual thinking journey. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketch…

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Julian Kücklich transforms ideas into visual narratives - S15/E09 58:43

2M ago58:43

58:43

In this episode, Julian Kücklich shares his journey—from childhood, where drawing was an innate talent, to academic pursuits and his discovery of design. Julian discusses how creativity and innovation provide visual solutions that blend storytelling, graphic recording, and visual strategy effortlessly. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sket…

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Alan Chen is fueled by a passion for storytelling and art - S15/E08 46:45

2M ago46:45

46:45

In this episode, Alan Chen, co-founder of Sh8peshifters, shares how his passion for drawing, comics, and film helps him blend sketches, human-centered design, and storytelling principles into clear, impactful visual solutions for his clients. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect …

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Deb Aoki infuses the spirit of manga and anime into her visual thinking practice - S15/E07 1:01:12

2M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

In this episode, Deb Aoki reflects on a childhood immersed in manga and anime and how this experience, combined with her journalism background, amplifies her visual storytelling skills. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, and And…

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Jimi Holstebro creates visual clarity - S15/E06 54:12

2M ago54:12

54:12

In this episode, Jimi Holstebro discusses identifying gaps, pursuing education to fill them, and seamlessly integrating acquired skills into his work, all while enjoying the process. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, and Androi…

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Claire Ohlenschlager’s varied talents drive her visual creativity - S15/E05 50:08

3M ago50:08

50:08

In this episode, Claire Ohlenschlager, an avid doodler, shares how she developed her sketchnoting practice, found a thriving sketchnoting community, and awakened her passion for teaching. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, and A…

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Pierpaolo Barresi and Yobi Scribes connect business objectives with creativity - S15/E04 40:44

3M ago40:44

40:44

Pierpaolo Barresi shares how he’s always dreamed of creating something significant. He founded Yobi Scribes, an Italian company that uses creativity, art, games, and communal enjoyment to help achieve business objectives. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting…

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Alina Gutierrez brings colorful visuals to organizations - S15/E03 50:41

3M ago50:41

50:41

In this episode, Alina Gutierrez reflects on her childhood passion for art, her work as a banker, and how her banking experience led to her career in graphic facilitation. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, and Android. Concepts…

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The Growth and Evolution of Alejo Porras - S15/E02 59:52

3M ago59:52

59:52

Alejo Porras, driven by a passionate pursuit of challenges, shares how embodying a can-do attitude has significantly propelled personal growth and career advancement. Beyond business success, Alejo is motivated by a desire to be a good father and husband and positively impact others. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast…

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Maggie Appleton's journey into AI tool design and tending her digital garden began with a love for visuals and technology - S15/E01 1:03:59

4M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

In this first episode of season 15, Maggie Appleton shares her career journey from art and anthropology into web design, illustration, and product design for AI research tools that help researchers make sense of information. Maggie and Mike discuss the interesting challenge of living in the era of AI and large language models — how visual thinkers …

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Ep. 112: AKIRA Volume 5, by Katsuhiro Otomo 1:18:05

4M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

It's the end of the season (almost) and so it's time to read the next volume of AKIRA by Katsuhiro Otomo! Will the title that introduced Chip Zdarsky to manga continue to be his fav? Deb Aoki hosts, and David Brothers and Christopher Woodrow-Butcher join in on this merry tour through the biggest and most intense volume of the series. Read along wit…

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Ep. 111: Heavenly Delusion, by Masakazu Ishiguro 1:02:48

4M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Season 4 is nearing its conclusion, and it's time for David's last pick: Heavenly Delusion, by Masakazu Ishiguro! This sci-fi (comedy?) manga has a huge fan-following already thanks to its great art and story AND a hit anime series too! But will that be enough to meet the high standards of the VERY choosy Mangasplaining crew? Read along with the sh…

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Ep. 110: The Yakuza's Bias, by Teki Yatsuda 1:11:57

5M ago1:11:57

1:11:57

See what happens when a stoic yakuza gets sucked into the world of K-Pop in The Yakuza’s Bias, a hilarious culture clash between the manly men of the mob and glamly men of Korean boy bands. BUT WILL CHIP LIKE IT TOO? Find out this episode! Read along with the extensive show-notes at mangasplaining.com, and subscribe to our newsletter and manga publ…

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Ep. 109: River's Edge by Kyoko Okazaki 1:12:03

5M ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Happy New Year! Hope you had time to catch up on the podcast while we were away. :) - For the first episode of 2024 we're starting off with a complex work, Kyoko Okazaki's River's Edge. In this mature-rated episode, we dig into the startling secret lives of teens in the 1990s, through the unique lens of the incredible josei manga creator Kyoko Okaz…

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Season 14: All The Tips - S14/E10 54:36

6M ago54:36

54:36

In this final episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast season 14, we’ve gathered all the tips from 9 fantastic visual thinkers to inspire you! Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, and Android. Concepts' vector-based drawing feature …

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Gary Kopervas visualizes business innovation with cartoons and creativity - S14/E09 1:05:02

6M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

In this episode, Gary Kopervas shares how drawing and writing freed his imagination and got reactions from others. He’s built on his early skills to become a cartoonist, copywriter, creative director, and brand consultant. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnotin…

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Ashton Rodenhiser brings visual clarity with graphic recording and facilitation - S14/E08 1:05:14

6M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

In this episode, Ashton Rodenhiser shares her mission to teach sketchnoting skills to students and professionals so they can use doodling and drawing as their best thinking and learning tools. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, …

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Ordained minister Rev Andy Gray, loves to turn what people say into art - S14/E07 1:01:18

6M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

In this episode, Rev Andy Gray, who obsessively drew as a kid, shares an incredible 30-year journey of graphic designing and how his art has evolved to become an editorial cartoonist, coach, and graphic illustrator. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, avai…

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Lena Pehrs sketches success as a change management consultant - S14/E06 39:46

7M ago39:46

39:46

In this episode, Lena Pehrs shares how she explores and co-creates change management solutions with her clients with visuals. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, and Android. Concepts' vector-based drawing feature gives you the p…

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Luke Kelvington uses visual practice to help command the USS Pennsylvania - S14/E05 30:58

7M ago30:58

30:58

In this episode, we dive into Luke Kelvington’s fascinating world as the commander of a submarine. Luke takes leadership to a whole new level by mixing in visual thinking and sketchnotes to shape how he and his crew make better decisions. If you're curious about how creativity plays a role in leadership, especially on a submarine, this podcast is a…

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Elizabeth Chesney uses visual thinking to help people, animals, and the planet - S14/E04 56:46

7M ago56:46

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In this episode, Elizabeth Chesney shares her approach to teaching design concepts coupled with handwritten notes to help her subjects understand how design concepts work and why they work. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, and…

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Ep. 108: Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, by Yuu Toyota 1:19:43

7M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

In this episode, Deb bring back the BL and we end up with possibly the best title for a manga we've covered on this podcast: Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard!? Despite reservations, a very fun time is had on this week's episode. Plus: The Return of the reader Q&A! Listen and read our show notes at Mangasplaining.com, an…

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Jono Hey is explaining the world one sketch at a time- S14/E03 54:47

7M ago54:47

54:47

In this episode, Jono Hey shares how he visually represents complex ideas in simple ways that are sticky, memorable, and quick to get to grips with. He also talks about building a platform that connects schools with substitute teachers. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool f…

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Ep. 107: Nejishiki, by Yoshiharu Tsuge 1:20:16

8M ago1:20:16

1:20:16

Diving into the world of Gekiga this week with the recently released Nejishiki by Yoshiharu Tsuge! Featuring one of the most well-known and important works of Tsuge, ‘Screw Style’, this massive reprint series has been long-awaited by art comix & manga fans and collectors. But how will the Mangasplainers react to a work considerably off their beaten…

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Ingrid Lill clarifies business strategy with her big picture storyboards - S14/E02 43:16

8M ago43:16

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In this episode, Ingrid describes the evolution of her visual thinking journey which now plays a crucial role in assisting both creative professionals and business owners in understanding their client's experiences through Big Picture storyboarding. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a p…

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Dr. Bryan Vartabedian is connecting whiteboards with patient outcomes - S14/E01 34:04

8M ago34:04

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In this episode, Dr. Bryan Vartabedian shares how he is creating a child-centered, family-friendly healthcare experience using visuals, to achieve better healthcare outcomes and a positive experience for all involved. Dr. Vartabedian is Chief Pediatrics Officer at Texas Children's Hospital Austin, he is also a full-time faculty member at Baylor Col…

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Season 14 Teaser 1:50

8M ago1:50

1:50

Hey, It’s Mike Rohde, and I’m here to announce season 14 of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, which is launching on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023. This season we’re featuring 9 amazing guests, including: Dr. Bryan Vartabedian Ingrid Lill Jono Hey Elizabeth Chesney Luke Kelvington Lena Pehrs Rev Andy Gray Gary Kopervas Ashton Rodenheiser …and of course the…

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Ep. 106: Eniale & Dewiela, by Kamome Shirahama 1:04:24

8M ago1:04:24

1:04:24

The Mangasplainers return to one of their fav artists, Kamome Shirahama of Witch Hat Atelier to take a look at her earlier and steamier work, the angel and devil roommate comedy Eniale & Dewiela. Will the angels and devils in this manga provide a chaste reading experiences? Or are the sultry demons going to get them all hot and bothered? The answer…

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Ep. 105: Goodbye, Eri, by Tatsuki Fujimoto 1:01:09

9M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

This week, the Mangasplainers go back for a TRIPLE Chip-Dip into the oeuvre of one Mr. Tatsuki Fujimoto, creator of Chainsaw Man and Look Back. Have we pushed Chip too far this episode, making him read a third title by the same person? Does liking those first two titles automatically mean that he'll like the "rug-pull" of the third? Are Canadians 6…

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Ep. 104: Blood Blockade Battlefront vol.1, by Yasuhiro Nightow 1:06:05

9M ago1:06:05

1:06:05

Is this manga meets X-Men: Inferno? That's how David pitched Blood Blockade Battlefront by Trigun creator Yasuhiro Nightow to good 'ole Chip, but will this over the top spectral superhero series live up to that moniker? Only one way to find out...! Plus: Read and listen along with the show-notes at Mangasplaining.com, and check out our newsletter a…

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Ep. 103: What's Michael? by Makoto Kobayashi + Garfield + Heathcliff 1:06:25

9M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Chip did it, he called our bluff, and so this episode we're discussing the funny orange comic book cat phenomenon, centering on Japan's entry into that particular sweepstakes, Makoto Kobayashi's What's Michael? It's a weird one folks, strap in. Read the show notes and more at Mangasplaining.com, and check out our newsletter and publishing endeavour…

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EP. 102: Not All Girls Are Stupid, by Minami Q-ta 1:03:51

9M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

After our episode on The Blood Red Boy introduced us to Minami Q-ta, the Mangasplaining gang take a deeper dive into their oeuvre with Not All Girls Are Stupid, a brand-new and blistering look at the difficulties of being a woman in your late teens and early 20s. A great chat came out of this, but this episode also ventures into NSFW topics, so may…

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Ep. 101: Real vol. 13, by Takehiko Inoue 1:08:48

10M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

This week, we take a flying leap into the worlds of WRESTLING and REHAB... By way of a basketball manga? Yep! David skips ahead to get to the good stuff with volume 13 of Real by Takehiko Inoue. Plus! A special segment celebrating 100+ episodes of Mangasplaining. Listen and read the show notes at mangasplaining.com. And check out an interview with …

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Ep. 100: Okinawa, by Susumu Higa 1:10:33

10M ago1:10:33

1:10:33

It's the 100th episode, and the team are doing something special! This week David and Chip take over, interviewing translator Jocelyne Allen and Editor Andrew Woodrow-Butcher on the new manga Okinawa, by Susumu Higa! Produced by MSX and published by Fantagraphics, this gripping historical manga is available everywhere, and you can go behind the sce…

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Ep. 99: Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka Vol. 1, by Naoki Urasawa 1:08:28

10M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

The manga you’ve been waiting for Mangasplaining to cover has finally arrived! The Mangang dives into PLUTO volume 1, Naoki Urasawa’s epic reimagining of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro Boy story 'The World’s Strongest Robot!' But will this first volume live up to the hype? Is it the Watchmen of manga, or the Ultimate Spider-Man... or something else? This and…

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Ep. 98: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Vol. 1, by Nami Hidaka and Satoru Yamaguchi 1:12:40

11M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

Oh no! You died in the real world and woke up inside a video game world! Except you're not the heroine of this dating-simulation, you're the villainess who tries to take her down! You've got a bad end coming because the hero(ine) always wins... so what are you going to do? Well you should PROBABLY check to see if they've got Mangasplaining in this …

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Ep. 97: The Untouchable Midori-Kun, by Toyo Toyota 1:07:28

11M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

So close and yet so far, the gorgeous idol singer Midori-kun lives next door to our hero, Melon-chan. But Melon is an adult video actress, and if Midori and Melon are seen together it could be disastrous for Midori's career! As the two grow closer, will Midori-kun remain... Untouchable? Deb leads the Mangang through a surprisingly fluffy josei roma…

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Ep. 96: Interview with Abby Denson & Matt Loux 1:25:24

12M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

This week on Mangasplaining we talk to one of the creators who's been making manga-influenced comics since the early 2000s, Abby Denson, and a creator whose recent work perfectly encapsulates a life spent soaking in Japanese popular culture, Matthew Loux. The kicker? They're married, too! They're also great boosters of each other's works, making th…

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Ep. 95: The Boxer, by JH 1:10:59

1y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Wait, is this episode MANHWAsplaining? It's true! Deb leads the team through their first ever Korean Webtoon, JH's The Boxer from Yen Press. What fascinating differences and similarities will the Mangang discern between this title and the previous 100+ manga they've read? And how does a unique vertical-scroll digital story translate to a printed ed…

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Season 13: All The Tips - S13/E11 50:35

1y ago50:35

50:35

In this final episode of The Sketchnote Army Podcast season 13, we’ve gathered all the tips from 9 fantastic visual thinkers to inspire you! Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, and Android. Concepts' vector-based drawing feature …

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Natalie Taylor is dedicated to improving her sketchnoting skills - S13/E10 52:15

1y ago52:15

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In this episode, Natalie Taylor shares how she slowly built her sketchnoting skills and is now sharing her work through her channels. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, available on iOS, Windows, and Android. Concepts' vector-based drawing feature gives y…

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Edmund Gröpl is rediscovering childhood with sketchnotes and the Zettlekasten method - S13/E09 1:20:17

1y ago1:20:17

1:20:17

In this episode, Edmund Gröpl, a retired engineer, discovers how life is often circular. He shares his in-depth knowledge of Zettelkasten (card file in German) and how he links sketchnotes using Obsidian. Edmund shares how he is integrating Zettlekasten and sketchnotes in a new book. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast…

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Ep. 94: Pop Team Epic Season 1, by Bkub Okawa 1:14:09

1y ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Out of the darkest corners of the internet crawls Popuko and Pipimi, the stars of the internet-based comedy manga sensation, turned nearly-inexplicable anime, POP TEAM EPIC. Will the jokes in this VERY 2014 brand of Japanese internet humour land with the Mangasplaining Crew? Will Chip FINALLY like an anime? Or is this whole episode a horrible idea?…

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Mawusi Amoaku supports special education with sketchnoting - S13/E08 53:51

1y ago53:51

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In this episode, Mawusi Amoaku, a fashion designer turned educator shares how stumbling on sketchnoting helped her overcome learning challenges which she now shares with students that have special learning needs. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for sketchnoting, availab…

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Ep. 93: Bleach Vol. 1 & 55, by Tite Kubo 1:01:35

1y ago1:01:35

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One of the ‘big three’ from the most recent Golden Age of Shonen Jump Magazine, Bleach by Tite Kubo has a long and influential history with North American manga fans… But how will it hold up 20 years after its debut, and after the Mangasplaining crew have read so many other more recent shonen manga? Especially when they jump from volume 1 to 55, wh…

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Ty Hatch loves the joy of creating random doodles - S13/E07 45:14

1y ago45:14

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In this episode, Ty Hatch, who started sketchnoting as a practice to pay attention and stay awake shares why he still loves the art and his work on creating headshot illustrations and creating sketchnotes for meetings and conferences. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect tool for…

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Ep. 92 - My Love Story!! vol. 1 by Kazune Kawahara and Aruko 1:06:00

1y ago1:06:00

1:06:00

The Mangasplainers dig into a “Missed Connection” from a prior episode, as Deb hosts a rollicking discussion of My Love Story!! by Kazune Kawahara and Aruko! This shoujo manga turns a lot of the conventions of the genre on its head, but will that mean the crew enjoys it more… or LESS!? A very fun episode of the podcast awaits where you can find the…

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Julia Knyupa is helping translate ideas into visual language - S13/E06 49:57

1y ago49:57

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In this episode, Julia Knyupa shares her visual thinking journey, the war in Ukraine and her journey fleeing war, and how she came to be where she is now. She also shares how the sketchnote community came through for her in her time of need. Sponsored by Concepts This episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is brought to you by Concepts, a perfect t…

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