The podcast where we promote indie comic creators and become inspired by what they create and how they create it. Brought to listeners by the comic book creator's go-to print partner; Comix Well Spring.
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A podcast discussing perspectives on the future and today, particularly in the areas of family, education and homeschooling, ethics, economics, business, peace, and living freely (a libertarian worldview.)
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Inspired Ink Ep #40 - Tony Wolf - Pursuing Passions Relentlessly & Finding Success
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This week we have creator and actor Tony Wolf joining us! We talk about how pursuing two passions can both benefit the other, the creative struggle of balancing passions and life, and why even slow progress is great progress as a creator. TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Acting, comics, introvert and extrovert 14:50 Comic educational resources and finding time 26:…
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Inspired Ink Ep #39 - Tony McMillen - On Creating A Signature Style
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On this week's episode of Inspired Ink, we have creator Tony McMillen joining us! We talk about Tony’s unique way of approaching his inking, why every idea you have will advance you, and how the more you know the more you can pull from to inspire. All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Stylistic influences & processes 1…
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Inspired Ink Ep 38 - Dan Mendoza - Pulling From Animation & Shaping Your OWN Path
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Welcome back to Inkspired Ink! This week on the show we have legendary independent creator Dan Mendoza joining us! We talk about how animation has influenced his style, Dan’s journey on creating his successful imprint Still Ill Comics, and the vital role that we all play when meeting anyone who supports our work. All that and so much more on today’…
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Inspired Ink Ep #37 - Anna Peterson - Bridging The Gap Between Television and Comics
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Dive into the world of comic book creation with Anna Peterson on the Inspired Ink podcast by Comix Wellspring. Explore how TV writing, storyboarding, crowdfunding, and the art of lettering and design play a pivotal role in making comics. TIMESTAMPS 00:55 Solo workflow management 04:55 Bringing film & TV storyboarding to comics 08:47 The pace of com…
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Inspired Ink Ep 36 - Rick Lopez - The Artist's Guide To The Galaxy
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We have artist and creator Rick Lopez joining us today! We talk about the life of the creator, ways to template your comics for higher efficiency, and our love for comics that inspired us to make comics. All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Tabling anywhere and everywhere 04:15 Artistic inspiration 07:45 Early comic i…
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Inspired Ink #35 - Melissa Capriglione - Indie Insight On Agents And Publishing Houses
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This week we have creator Melissa Capriglione joining us. We talk about the process of finding a graphic novel agent and working with a publisher, how LGBTQ Comics have transformed over the years, and fun with color theory! All that and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Pitching a graphic novel 06:20 Working with editors and ag…
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Inspired Ink #34 - WTF Comics - Indie Publishers on Changing The Industry
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We have publisher and creators Jon Jones and Jack Egan of WTF Comics joining us today! We talk about their experience as comic book publishers, what a comic book collective means to them and how they want to change the indie comic book industry. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Timeline for creation 05:00 Diversit…
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Inspired Ink #33 - Max Flowers - The Finer Details of Comic Book Craft
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Today on the show we have creator Max Flowers of Rat Brain Zine joining us today! We have an amazing craft talk about the importance of printing from page quality to formatting your book, comic book storytelling from physical to digital, and panels, panels, panels, how they affect your story! All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMES…
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Inspired Ink Ep #32 - Jeff DeMars - Craft Talk: Inking At It's Finest
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We have creator Jeff DeMars joining us! We talk about the craft of inking comics, what it truly means to be a strong inker, and how you can support creators in even the smallest of ways. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Setting up a Kickstarter 09:30 Support in indie comics 13:50 Inking talk 25:45 Inspirations 32:…
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Inspired Ink #31 - Reece Jenkins - Fresh Ideas On Collaborating on Crowdfunding and Family
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TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Being satisfied with a crowdfunding campaign 04:00 Things to implement in future campaigns 13:00 Learning from others and applying that advice 16:30 Making a father & son comic 24:45 Looking to future projects 28:00 Reading comics 31:30 Inspirations 37:20 Translating action to the page 45:00 Coloring process 50:00 The importance of…
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Inspired Ink Ep 30 - Eli Schwab - Creating YOUR Future In Comics
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We have Eli Schwab of Cosmic Lion joining us today! We talk about the journey and history of the Cosmic Lion, what it’s like being a creator and balancing publishing, and the heartfelt moments that keep us creating. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Comics community in LA 02:30 Origins of Cosmic Lion 07:50 Interest…
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Inspired Ink #29 - Tanya Dorph Mankey - The Reality Of The Aspiring Creative Life
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We have artist and creator Tanta Dorph-Mankey joining us today! We talk about what it means to have a day job as a creative person, managing expectations as you work towards a creative degree, and how finding your community can help provide you with confidence in your projects! All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Man…
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Inspired Ink Ep #28 - Hunter Reese - Crafting An Audience To Find Success
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We have writer and creator Hunter Reese joining us! We talk about how all of us in the creative world live a double life like many of our favorite heroes, how we all draw inspiration from our earliest influences and why capturing an audience is the best way to success. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Intro to mak…
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Inspired Ink Ep 27 - Matthew Sardo - Indie Creator Con & The Future Of Indie
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Inspired Ink Ep 27 - Matthew Sardo - Indie Creator Con & The Future Of Indie This week we have the founder of Indie Creator Con (ICC) joining us. We talk about how Indie Creator Con came to exist, what it means to find your purpose and a calling in life as a creator, and how you can build upon your past and create a bigger and exciting future. TIME…
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Inspired Ink #26 - Evan Maguire - Finding Creativity As A Freelancing Creator
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This week we have creator Evan Maguire joining us! We talk about freelancing as an artist and the avenues that can open up, finding an audience that fits a niche you love to create, and why to always remember why you make art to keep yourself driven. All that and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Finding freelance work 04:00 Ty…
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Inspired Ink #25 - Dave Brown - Finding Passion By Crafting Art That You Love
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We have creator Dave Brown joining us today! We talk about why having a diverse selection can benefit you when tabling at conventions, the opportunities that arise at these shows to help you stay inspired, and why it’s so vital to finish your work and move on to the next. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Managing …
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Inspired Ink #24 - David Lujan - Building Your Book Like You Would Build A Home
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Today we have artist and creator David Lujan joining us! We talk about why laying the foundations of your book is vital just like building a house, developing a style and utilizing your tools as a digital creator, why crowdfunding is essential but to never lose focus on what’s coming next. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAM…
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Inspired Ink #23 - Julian Lytle - The Evolution of Comics & Media Platforms
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Today we have creator Julian Lytle joining us! We talk about why it’s essential to continue to evolve with new media platforms, how you can grow and also evolve as a creator as you learn about deconstructing stories, and the current state of reading digital comics and where we can go from here. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIM…
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Inspired Ink #22 - Anya Driffill - Reframing Emotions & Experiences Into Art
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We have creator Anya Drifflle with us! Today wwe talk about how you add more dynamics to your characters by playing with different shapes, how you can find peace with life events through your art, and ways to find success and happiness at conventions! All this and more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Introduction to art 03:00 Artistic inf…
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Inspired Ink #21 - William Keops Ibanez - The Best Lesson Is To Always Be Learning
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This week we have creator William Keops Ibanez joining us! We talk about why the process of making a complete and finished comic provides the most vital lessons, how figure drawings can transform your art, and why studying the classics and past creators can teach us how to tell stories today. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMES…
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Inspired Ink #20 - Darryl Murphy - How Storytelling Gives Your Art Purpose & Direction
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We have creator Darryl Murphy joining us on the show today! We talk about why storytelling is the most important skill to learn, how outlines and storyboarding are important parts of the comic book making process, and why to always make time for your loved ones. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:55 WTF Comics 01:55 Mi…
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Inspired Ink #19 - Tom Franck - Love The Process More Than The Reward
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We have creator Tom Franck with us today! We talk about why you don’t need to get permission to make art and comics, how loving the process more than the reward is the better mindset, and alternative ways to promote and produce your work! All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Moving into comics 05:10 Diving into the el…
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Inspired Ink #18 - Paranoid American - Breaking Through By Creating Controversial Art
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We have the publisher Paranoid American joining us today! We talk about how controversial comics can be the most inspiring and informational, why you should be making the books you want to make, and how to let go of creative control and let mistakes happen. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:36 Risks at conventions 04:…
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Inspired Ink #17- Kevin Beotu - Pulling From Reality To Make Great Art
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We have creator Kevin Betou on the show this week! The winner of the Comix Well Spring Cover Contest and creator of the series Tempo. We talk about why you need to experience and live life to fuel creativity, how the process should feel just as good as the reward, and why all types of reading is vital for all creators. All this and so much more on …
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Inspired Ink LIVE SPECIAL - Thomas Healy Editor In Chief of SPAWN!
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Today on Inspired Ink, we will be talking LIVE to Thomas Heeley, the current editor of the record breaking longest-running creator-owned superhero comic book series by Todd McFarlane, SPAWN! We will be discussing his role as editor of Spawn, digging into the new SPAWN 2024 cover contest, opening up for questions, and much more! So be sure to join u…
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Inspired Ink #15 - Sarah Cooke - Why You NEED to Take Risks As a Creator
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Today we have Sarah Cooke, writer of No Spell! We talk about the importance of taking on risks and challenges as a creator, how an editor can help bring out what you want on the page, and how indie comics can help highlight more diverse creators. All of this and more on today’s inspired ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:07 Personal experience crowdfunding 04:55 E…
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Inspired Ink #14 - Jade Lowder - Learn To Celebrate Your Work
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We have Jade Lowder, creator of Dead and Still Dying, It’s a Horror Show, and more! We talk about moving your art from traditional to digital world, how to celebrate the work you’ve created, and how any art form can help you make great comics. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:14 Parting with art 08:10 Traditional and…
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Inspired Ink #13 - Doug Knight - Tips on Standing Out On Social Media
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We have Doug Knight joining us today! Creator Chiasm, Super Wicked White Cell Squadron, Raygun and more! We talk about navigating through social media and staying relevant as a creator, how anthologies can boost you as a creator, and more convention tips! All this and more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Promoting your work 03:40 Taking i…
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Inspired Ink #12 - Eric Neal Allred - Keys of the Craft of Comic Book Writing
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Today we have co-writer and co-creator of the series Outer Spaced, Eric Allred joining us! We talk about the craft of writing, how to approach scripts with a co-writer, and the main differences between screenplays and comic scripts! TIMESTAMPS 01:45 Approaching storytelling 06:50 Having a guiding point 10:50 Differences between film and comics 18:3…
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Inspired Ink #11 - Ben Collins - How Your Creative Diet Shapes Your Work
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We have Ben Collins, the co-writer and co-creator of OuterSpaced! Today we talk about how to be clear with your scripts, writing in niche genres, writing collaboration and so much more! All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 01:50 Creative diet 05:00 Overwriting and underwriting 08:50 Working with a co-writer 13:00 Promoting …
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Inspired Ink #10- Chris Waigand - Rolling With the Punches of Indie Comics
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Today we have the writer of Tights! Chris Waigand joins us on the show today as we talk about how to roll with the punches of making indie comics, how to be concise with your storytelling and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:52 Pacing of stories 05:00 Personal hurdles 08:00 Finding artists 18:00 Schedule for making comics 25:00 S…
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Inspired Ink #9 - Jeff Lorentz - NOTHING is Stopping You From Making Indie Comics
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This week we have on the show Jeff Lorentz! We talk about why rest is important as an artist, how to understand your style, and know that there is nothing but yourself from making art! All this and so much more on today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:45 Lovecraft Influence 03:20 Creative Process 06:20 Finding time to rest 11:50 Anyone can do it 17:2…
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Inspired Ink #8 - Nathan Price - Comics As Mental Health Therapy
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Nathan Price is the publisher of the comic series Night of the Chihuahuas. We talk about how mental health ties into healing, how art can be a form of therapy, and his connection with the El Paso Chihuahuas Baseball team. This and so much more on this week’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:38 Why Chihuahua’s? 04:00 Powering through obstacles 06:20 Find…
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Inspired Ink #7 - Adriean Koleric - Transforming Negativity Into Art
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Adriean Koleric is the writer/artist/letterer of the comic series TRAKOVI and the upcoming series THE SITTER. We talk about how to take negative criticism and use it as fuel instead of an extinguisher, what learning various types of styles can do for your comics and so much more! TIMESTAMPS 00:50 Initial interest in art 05:30 Dealing with Criticism…
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Inspired Ink Ep 6 - Dan Price - The BEST Comic Book Convention Tips
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Dan Price is the writer/artist of the comic series Bigfoot Knows Karate. Dan gives us his best comic book convention tips from how to gain attention to your table, how things have evolved in the indie industry, and why your old art still matters. All this and so much more on today’s Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:37 Bigfoot Knows Karate Currently 06:3…
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Inspired Ink Ep 5 - Pat O'Malley - Working With Publishers & The Importance of Editors
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Pat O'Malley is the writer of the comic series Popscars. We talk about his experience with publishers of different sizes gives us insight on how to decide the route that’s best for yourself, how an editor can benefit any creative project, why to make the book you want to make and so much more! TIMESTAMPS 00:47 Time Spent Creating vs Reading 02:30 C…
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Inspired Ink Ep 4 - Rey Garza - Tank McGreggor
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TIMESTAMPS 00:40 Currently working on 03:40 Collaborating with another artist 10:50 Growing Forward 13:00 Screenwriting Background and Short vs Long Stories 14:30 Film to Comics 21:45 Comics Revitalizing Creativity 26:50 Support in the Comics Community 30:30 Using Film Craft in Comics 33:30 The Freedom of Comics 36:30 Exploring other Genres 44:30 A…
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Inspired Ink Ep 3 - Brandon De Pillis - Autolyse
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Brandon De Pillis is the cartoonist of the comic series Cannonball Presents: boom. and Autolyse. His hands-on life experience with photography and carpenting have helped shape and influence how he makes comics. We talk about discovering your artistic style through how you view life, accepting your unique style of creating and so much more! TIMESTAM…
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Inspired Ink Ep 2 - Dominick & Lydia Monette - Life On Saturn Productions
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Lydia and Dominick Mieses-Monette are the comic team behind the comic series Fennec. We talk about what it's like going from fine art studies to comics, working together and balancing their relationship, where they draw their inspiration to create unique lettering. All this and so much more in today's Inspired Ink! TIMESTAMPS 00:35 Intro to making …
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Inspired Ink EP 1 - Mark Bernal - Lesser Known Comics
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In this inaugural episode of Inspired Ink, our host, Brandon Bloxdorf, sits down with the remarkable founder of Lesser Known Comics, Mark Bernal. Join them in this engaging, enlightening, and spirited discussion as they explore the immense passion driving the indie comic community. Delving into the delicate art of maintaining a balance between life…
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0037 More Than Ordinary with AnnMaria DeMars 08292017-FHY
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I was interviewed on the "More than Ordinary" podcast by AnnMaria DeMars. AnnMaria is the CEO of 7 Generation Games, an educational software company. She's also a Judo champion and activist for Native American causes. She's the homeschooling mother of famous fighter and actress Ronda Rousey.We talk homeschooling, so there's a lot of repeat if you'v…
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0035 - DSY 7 - Jumping off the conveyor belt: Deschooling in action with T.K. Coleman
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Cross post from Deschool Yourself series. Zak and I talk with T.K. Coleman.By Jeff Till
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0036 - DSY 8 helping others and helping out
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Cross post from Deschool Yourself podcast. Zak and I talk about helping others deschool and resources to help yourself.By Jeff Till
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0034 - DSY 5 - Self esteem and education with Brett Veinotte
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Cross post from "deschool yourself". Zak and I talk with T.K. Coleman, Education Director for Praxis.By Jeff Till
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0031 - DSY 4 - The infliction of 15,000 hours of schooling
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Cross post from "Deschool yourself". Zak and I talk about how rotten school and why it hurts people.By Jeff Till
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Cross post from "deschool yourself" series. Zak and I discuss the difference between forced schooling and voluntary, intrinsically motivated learning/education.By Jeff Till
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0032 - DSY 5 - Self esteem and education with Brett Veinotte
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A cross post from Deschool Yourself series. Zak and I talk with Brett Veinotte of the School Sucks Project.By Jeff Till
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0030 - DSY 3 - A renegade view of school with Thaddeus Russell
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Cross post from "Deschool yourself". Zak and I talk to Thaddeus Russell, author of "A Renegade History of the United States"By Jeff Till
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0029 - DSY 2 -When you were free to learn featuring Dr. Peter Gray
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Cross post from Deschool yourself - Zak and I talk to Dr. Peter Gray, Author of "Free to Learn".By Jeff Till
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0028 - DSY 1 - The wounds and woes of the schooled mind
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A cross post from Deschool Yourself, Zak and I introduce the series.By Jeff Till
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