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Astral OdysseyFunctional Health and Your Wellness Score with Al PirniaFunctional Health and Your Wellness Score with Al PirniaEric Schwartz interviews wellness industry pioneer Al Pirnia, who has over 25 years of experience educating people on functional health. Al discusses the innovative WICO wellness score he developed, a health metric similar to a credit score but for wellness. We explore the differences between functional health and traditional medicine, emphasizing proactive health measures over reactive solutions. Al shares insights on how diet and lifestyle changes, such as the Transformation 360 program, can significantly improve health. We also touch on the importance of managing stress, understanding the impact of processed...2025-07-2841 min
Astral OdysseyUnlocking Celestial Coherence with Stephanie LodgeWe dive into the intriguing subjects of celestial coherence and quantum intelligence with guest Stephanie Lodge. Stephanie explains the concept of celestial coherence as the alignment of the heart and mind, extending into higher intelligence often referred to as angelic intelligence. She discusses how society is shifting from 3D to 5D awareness, allowing people to experience multidimensional consciousness. Stephanie shares her personal awakening journey and the role of angelic intelligence in her life, detailing how she channels this energy to help others. She introduces practical techniques like the Halo Method and Sonance to help individuals connect with these higher...2025-07-2141 min
Astral OdysseyUnlocking Human Connections Through Game Night with SaheedEric Schwartz is joined by Saheed Okunnu, a multifaceted artist and game night organizer. Together, we discuss the power of games in bridging human connections, the concept behind Saheed's unique 'Street Night' events, and the philosophy of fostering community and interaction through gaming. The discussion touches upon the nostalgia of childhood games, the frequency of music in shaping social experiences, and Saheed's vision for adult "recess".We also talk about Saheed's journey in the music industry and his innovative approach to combining entertainment with genuine human connection.00:00 About00:19 Intro & Guest Saheed02:09 Games and...2025-07-1442 min
Astral OdysseyHealing Through Frequency Machines with Suzi JasminEric Schwartz welcomes guest Suzi Jasmin, a former Hollywood makeup artist turned alternative medicine practitioner. Diagnosed with a spinal disease at 36, Suzi's journey led her to become a Reiki master, a nutritional therapist, and a frequency-based trauma release specialist.Suzi discusses her career shift and the founding of The Zen Den, where she employs cutting-edge energy medicine. We dive into the concept of energy work, Suzi's experiences with Reiki, and the specialized RASHA machine that she believes surpasses traditional Reiki in its abilities, specifically targeting DNA to facilitate trauma release and healing.2025-07-0752 min
Astral OdysseyExploring Psilocybin and Sports Performance: A Conversation with Adam SchellFellow explorer and host Eric Schwartz dives into the emerging world of psychedelics in sports with guest Adam Schell, founder of Brain Supreme. Adam, a former Big Ten linebacker and a leader in the coaching space, discusses the benefits of microdosing psilocybin for athletes, addressing misconceptions and explaining its effects on performance, recovery, and mental well-being. The conversation covers various formulations of psilocybin supplements developed by Brain Supreme, the therapeutic and performance-enhancing potential of psychedelics at both micro and macro levels, and the ethical considerations surrounding their use in sports. Adam also shares his personal journey with psychedelics and...2025-06-3053 min
Astral OdysseyMastering Money is a Spiritual Endeavor: An Interview with Stephen E. SchmittEric Schwartz and guest Steven E. Schmitt explore the intersection of spirituality and financial success. Steven shares personal experiences growing up with a poverty mindset and learning to master money through meditation, changing environments, and focusing on purpose. We discuss how beliefs and mindset play critical roles in financial freedom, the significance of a prosperous environment, and Steven's journey from a personal trainer to a successful author and entrepreneur.The podcast also dips into biohacking, quantum jumping, and practical financial advice, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's life purpose with financial goals to achieve true a...2025-06-2348 min
Astral OdysseyMushrooms Will Save The Planet: A Conversation with Dr. Danielle StevensonHost Eric Schwartz dives into the fascinating world of fungi with guest Dr. Danielle Stevenson, an environmental toxicologist and mycologist. We discuss the incredible potential of fungi to address environmental issues, from cleaning up toxic soil and oil spills to regenerating ecosystems after natural disasters. Dr. Stevenson sheds light on the critical role fungi play in maintaining ecological balance, their potential for large-scale environmental remediation, and practical ways individuals can contribute.Together, we'll explore the inherent connection between fungi and the broader web of life, leaving us with a newfound appreciation for these powerful organisms a...2025-06-1654 min
Heavy Metal 101Bonus Midsommar Madness: The Saga of Quorthon and Bathory...Wherein Eric and John surprise the world with a midsummer bonus episode dedicated to the life and times of one of the most important metal artists of all time, Quorthon, and his legendary black metal/Viking metal band Bathory. This bonus episode would not have been possible without the support of beloved Heavy Metal 101 Patreon members like Quorthon100, who requested this specific topic. Please do consider joining us on our Patreon page for just $3/month. Not only will you have the opportunity to request a bonus episode topic all your own and gain access...2025-06-161h 16
Astral OdysseyWelcome to Astral Odyssey with Eric SchwartzAstral Odyssey with Eric Schwartz invites you on a journey through the Third Space—a realm beyond the physical and digital, where free thinkers gather to explore the unknown. Join us as we dive into visionary ideas, future-shaping technologies, ancient wisdom, and the cultural shifts redefining our world. This is more than a podcast—it’s a portal for curious minds ready to challenge convention and imagine what’s next. 2025-06-1001 min
Heavy Metal 101The Elephants in the Room Pt. 2: Metal Up Your Ass (Metallica 1987-92)Wherein Eric and John celebrate the 4th season finale by looking in on some of the most monumental heavy metal ever made, including ...And Justice for All and The Black Album (Metallica).Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:Video Break #1: "One" from ...And Justice for All (1988)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM8bTdBs-cwListening Break #1: Choose your own adventure!a) “Sad But True" from The Black Album (1991)-https://youtu.be/TpohVYomw2o...2025-05-191h 01Heavy Metal 101The Elephants in the Room Pt. 1: Guns N’ ?!★꩜ing Roses (1989-92)Wherein Eric and John gird their loins, say their prayers, and set forth on an exploration of two of the most frightening, awe-inspiring, and odd monuments in the history of rock music: Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II, while also peaking in on some of the bad behavior that was so deeply interwoven into the legend of Guns N' Roses.Click on the links below for all the music listening/video breaks in this episode:Video break #1: “You Could Be Mine” https://www.youtube.com...2025-04-211h 03
"Cut The Check" with Mack Meyer | VC MxOperating, Investing, & Everything in Between Across Mexico | Eric SchwartzSummaryIn this conversation, Eric Schwartz shares his journey from growing up in New York City to establishing a career in the credit and debt space in Mexico. He discusses his educational background, experiences in the U.S. Embassy, and his transition to Payoneer, where he played a key role in building credit solutions for global SMBs. Eric reflects on his time at Covalto, a leading SME lending company in Mexico, and the unique challenges and opportunities in the Latin American market. He also delves into his foray into angel investing, emphasizing the importance of...2025-04-1537 minHeavy Metal 101The Decline and Fall of Glam Metal in the 1990sWherein Eric and special guest co-host Ross explore the decline and fall of the most beloved musical genre of their shared misspent youth, glam metal, looking in on the life, times, and repertoire of bands including Slaughter, Poison, Ratt, Warrant, Skid Row, Kiss, Mötley Crüe and many, many more as the 90's death-marched all of them slowly but surely towards (a temporary!) cultural irrelevance. Opening poem excerpted from "A Dream Within a Dream" by Edgar Allan Poe (1849)Click on the links below for all the music listening/vi...2025-03-171h 10
Heavy Metal 101Patreon Sneak Peek: Heavy Metal Notebook 2/25Wherein Eric explores a collection of the coolest new metal releases from February of 2025. Heavy Metal 101 is, at last, (almost!) up to date! This minisode is being offered on the main podcast feed as a "Patreon Sneak Peek" for non-members. Please consider signing up to the Heavy Metal 101 Patreon page for just $3/month. Members get access to exclusive content (like this!), as well as the satisfaction of supporting our scrappy little podcast.patreon.com/HeavyMetal101Bands/albums discussed herein (click band name for that band's Bandcamp page [except Bleeding Through, who don't...2025-03-1008 minHeavy Metal 101To the Extreme Pt. 2- Blood, Fire, Death, and Mayhem: The Rise of Norwegian Black MetalWherein Eric takes John on a scenic tour through some of the darkest and lowest circles of Hell via an exploration of the tragic tale of Mayhem and the music of many of Norwegian black metal’s founding fathers, including Darkthrone, Burzum, Immortal, and Emperor.Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode:Listening break #1: “Black Metal” by Venom from Black Metal (1982) https://youtu.be/rYg5c_LrsRk?si=o25A4BV2QvRBAm1cListening break #2: “Chainsaw Gutsfuck” by Mayhem...2025-02-171h 09
Heavy Metal 101A Very Special Bonus Episode: The Kory Clarke (Warrior Soul) Interview!Wherein Eric transcends the very fabric of reality as we know it and takes full advantage of the extraordinary opportunity to interview one of his great musical heroes, Kory Clarke of Warrior Soul, discussing the earliest portion of his music career, Warrior Soul's iconic 90s albums, and what he and the band are up to these days.
For more information about Kory Clarke and Warrior Soul visit:
https://www.facebook.com/warriorsoulofficial/
https://warriorsoulofficial.store/
http://www.warriorsoulofficial.com/
Please do consider joining Heavy Metal 101 at...2025-02-0332 minHeavy Metal 101The Roots of Heavy Metal #3: The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll!Wherein Eric and John once again examine some of the gnarled roots underneath the heavy metal family tree, exploring the development and formative influence of golden age 1950s rock 'n roll, and, just maybe, find the very first heavy metal song ever all the way back in 1956!
Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode:
Listening break #1- "Rocket 88" by Jackie
Brenston and his Delta Cats (1951) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=260hXID0Yo0
Unofficial listening break- "Roll 'Em Pete"
by Big Joe Turner and Pete John...2025-01-201h 11Heavy Metal 101An HM101 Holiday Special Twofer: 1) Warrior Soul in the '90s! 2) Chrismukkah Metal Corner w/Eric and John!Wherein Eric and John celebrate the holiday season first via a nostalgic deep dive into the 90s catalog of arguably the greatest heavy metal "should have beens" of that entire decade, Warrior Soul, and then explore the ever-growing catalog of seasonal themed metal releases.
Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode:
Music listening break #1- Warrior Soul "The Losers" from Last Decade Dead Century (1990) https://youtu.be/GaDsh0IZ020?si=GfMWrOtmL4DOOwQQ
Music listening break #2- Warrior Soul "The Wasteland" from Drugs, God, and the New Republic (1991) https://youtu.be...2024-12-1658 minHeavy Metal 101Everything Old is New Again: Early '90s Edition (Judas Priest, Megadeth, and Black Sabbath)Wherein Eric and John rhapsodize over three of the greatest heavy metal albums ever made, Judas Priest's Painkiller, Megadeth's Rust in Peace, and Black Sabbath's Dehumanizer, in an episode so great that even John doesn't hate it.
Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode:
Music listening break #1- Judas Priest "Painkiller" from Painkiller (1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hadGUw2tpk
Music listening break #2- Black Sabbath "TV Crimes" from Dehumanizer (1992) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUFREEJiGeQ
Not a listening break, but, of course, if you don't know Megadeth's iconic Rust...2024-11-181h 03Heavy Metal 101To the Extreme Pt. 1- The Early History of Death Metal and GrindcoreWherein Eric and John deep dive into the moldering early history of American death metal and British grindcore, exploring the fetid formative tales of an assortment of bands including Death Possessed, Morbid Angel, Obituary, Deicide, Napalm Death, and Carcass.
Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode:
Music listening break #1- Possessed "Death Metal" from Seven Churches (1985) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hadGUw2tpk
Music listening break #2- Morbid Angel "Chapel of Ghouls" from Altars of Madness (1989) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUFREEJiGeQ
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Ángeles de LatAmEn el mundo de startups, el fracaso es parte del proceso. - Eric Schwartz - EP63Si eres Ángel Inversionista, te invitamos al club de Angeles de LatAm registrándote en nuestro sitio: https://www.angelesdelatam.com/
Se parte del club donde estaremos haciendo eventos, compartiendo dealflow, haciendo comunidad y mucho más.
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Contactos:
(Host) René Lomelí: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rlomeli88/(Invitado)
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Ángeles de LatAm es un podcast donde René Lomelí, Partner en 500 Global, conversa con inversionist...2024-10-0357 min
Heavy Metal 101The 4th Annual Halloween Spooktacular Bonus Episode: Deathgasm and the Heavy Metal Horror Movie!Wherein Eric and very special guest Patrick, of the Rewind of the Living Dead Podcast, celebrate the spooky season by exploring the intersection of heavy metal and horror movies and take a deep dive into the delightful 2016 heavy metal horror comedy Deathgasm and its accompanying metal soundtrack. Boo!
Here is a link to a YouTube playlist featuring the discussed bands/songs from the (truly excellent!) Deathgasm soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0_Sa0DpoV0wDrqbX1zmXDi4jOs2I910R
To learn more about Rewind of the Living...2024-10-011h 21Heavy Metal 101What’s the Alternative? (The Rise of Alt Metal)Wherein Eric and John sip hot, black coffee and burn nag champa incense while exploring the diverse and wonderous "alt" branch of the metal family tree, discussing an assortment of bands including: Faith No More, Rage Against the Machine, Nine Inch Nails, White Zombie, Melvins, Alice in Chains, Tool, and many more!
Click on the link below for the episode video break:
Video break: Tool- "Sober" from Undertow (1993)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nspxAG12Cpc
Please do consider joining us at our shiny, new Patreon page...2024-09-1655 minHeavy Metal 101Iron Maiden, in the First Time of the Bruce Bruce (1981-93)Wherein Eric and John return to the fray, exploring the extraordinary music making of Iron Maiden in their first Bruce Dickinson fronted period, 1981-93.
Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode:
Music listening break #1- "The Trooper" from Piece of Mind (1983) https://youtu.be/4VZbjrDwQ28?si=7rIZSnnsjQYHPH_Z
Video break #1: "Can I Play With Madness" (1988) https://youtu.be/Kvqr366Op3k?si=D5sXFYScBJNBAeMs
Video break #2: "Fear of the Dark" live from Rock in Rio (2001) https://youtu.be/epYKVcHrVr0?si=gznoMXr2u1...2024-08-191h 03
Heavy Metal 101A Very Heavy Metal 101 Listener's Guide to the Heavy Metal of the 1980sWherein Eric and John create the most complex, elaborate, and delightful list possible of the most essential, awesome metal albums released during the genre's golden decade, the 1980s.
Although we here at HM101 are more about the journey than the destination, if you want to skip to the "short list", it can be found starting at approximately 1:14:50.
Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode:
Music listening break #1- Choose your own adventure!
Listen to either
Choice A: Iron Maiden- "Aces High" from Powerslave (1984) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg9aQvjMS60
or
Choice...2024-05-201h 22
Heavy Metal 101Ronnie. James. Dio.Wherein Eric and John explore the magnificent oeuvre of perhaps the most metal man who ever lived, the late, great Ronnie James Dio, from his career as an early rock and roll crooner through his iconic stints with Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Dio.
Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode:
Music listening break #1: Dio- "We Rock" from The Last in Line (1984) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8OapNNAuBI
Music listening break #2: Ronnie Dio and the Red Caps - "An Angel is Missing" (1960) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew8MUT00aK0
Music...2024-04-151h 14
Heavy Metal 101The 2nd Wave of American Glam Metal (Or, The One Where We Talk About Gn’F’nR!)Wherein Eric and John return to some of Eric's most favorite historical stomping grounds, the epic history of that most maligned of heavy metal subgenres, glam metal, by delving into just what a vast assortment of bands, including Poison, Cinderella, the mighty Guns N' Roses, and many, many more, were up to in the late 1980s.
Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode!
Music listening break #1: Poison - "Look What the Cat Dragged In" from Look What the Cat Dragged In (1986) https://youtu.be/kPAlXQeaaKw?si=Talsl7SpldlWTdw4
Music listening break #2: Guns N' Ro...2024-03-181h 16
Heavy Metal 101We Need To Talk About Prog MetalWherein Eric and John go to some truly dark places, exploring one of Eric's least favorite metal subgenres, progressive metal, but come out the other side stronger, wiser, and having talked about an assortment of amazing artists including the "big three": Fates Warning, Dream Theater, and Queensrÿche, as well as Eric's pick for THE SINGLE GREATEST HEAVY METAL ALBUM OF THE 1980s!
opening poem: Music by Walter De La Mare
Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode!
Music listening break #1: Rush- "Anthem" from Fly By N...2024-02-191h 05
Heavy Metal 101Special Topics in Metalology: You Wanted the Best, You Got the 1980s Kisscography…Wherein Eric torments John relentlessly, deep diving into the life and work of Kiss, the single most favorite band of Eric's misspent youth, in the 1980s.
Throughout these "Special Topics in Metalology" episodes, we'll feature extended timeframes, more music, and even more verbal sparring, as we engage in deep dive explorations and analyses of challenging and esoteric subjects drawn from a wide swath of heavy metal history.
Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode!
Music listening break #1: "Creatures of the Night" from Creatures of the Night (1982)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2024-01-151h 31
Heavy Metal 101A 20th Century Curmudgeon’s Guide to 21st Century Heavy Metal: AOTY 2023, Baby!Wherein Eric, flying solo, takes a bit of a chronological detour, examining the heavy metal of the 21st century. On this edition, Eric surveys the very best albums of 2023, along with a pedagogical discussion of some of the many, many sub genres that comprise the metal of the 21st century, culminating in the official pick for HM101 Heavy Metal Album of the Year for 2023!
Visit us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)
Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.com
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcast https://twitter.com/heavy_101 https...2023-12-1943 min
Heavy Metal 101Heroes of the Metal Underground: 1980s American Independent Metal Bands with author Alexandros AnesiadisWherein Eric rings in the holiday season in the best way possible: By exploring the esoteric underworld of 1980s American independent heavy metal bands with author Alexandros Anesiadis.
Alex is the author of the fantastic new book Heroes of the Metal Underground: The Definitive Guide to 1980s American Independent Metal Bands. Purchase copies for yourself and 10 of your closest friends at: https://www.amazon.com/Heroes-Metal-Underground-Definitive-Independent/dp/1627311408
Assigned Listening #1: Street Child- "Street Child" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5P_Yuio2pc
Assigned Listening #2 : Ruffians- "Fight For Your Life" https://www.youtube.co...2023-12-1943 min
Heavy Metal 101Women Who Rock Pt. 2: The Heavy Metal Ladies of the 1980s!Wherein Eric and John conclude their epic diptych exploring the music and stories of women who rock, taking a look at an assortment of amazing female heavy metal artists and their extraordinary music making in the 1980s.Opening clip: Wendy O. WilliamsAssigned Listening #1: Rock Goddess- "My Angel" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtC-QMModH4Assigned Listening #2 : Wendy O. Williams- "It's My Life" https://youtu.be/J3AJq_a8ETc?si=-NEA49-pHqcc9zdsAssigned Listening #3 : Warlock- "All We Are" https://youtu.be/SX-_-4yBFIg?si=Goqv9bSTHvx59yrtVisit us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2023-12-191h 04
Heavy Metal 101Women Who Rock Pt. 1: A Prehistory of Women in MetalWherein Eric and John embark on an epic diptych exploring the music and stories of women who rock, first by delving into the prehistory of women in heavy metal via a look at of some of the monumental contributions of women to the wider history of rock music from 1938 through the 1970s.
Opening clip: Joan Jett
Closing clip: Lzzy Hale
Assigned Listening #1: Sister Rosetta Tharpe- "Strange Things Happening Every Day" (1944) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4-22b72muY
Assigned Listening #2 (sort of): Big Mama Thornton- "Hound Dog" (1952) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pam1eUkWfFM
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PSATS PodcastRecap ShowThe recap show; the group shares their takeaways from the interview with Sean Kupiec. Eric shares a small insight to a memorable experience he was a part of with a player who returned to the field after a lengthy rehabilitation process. Also, the group chats about their experiences attending the past MLS Medical Symposiums. Lastly, the group “teases” some news of future PSATS podcast episodes.Link to website:PSATS | Professional Soccer Athletic Trainers' SocietyLink to MLS Medical Symposium:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-major-league-soccer-medical-symposium-tickets-700531417327?aff=MLSInvites L...2023-10-1226 min
Heavy Metal 101The 3rd Annual Halloween Spooktacular: Long Live the King Pt. 2 (King Diamond in the 1980s)Wherein Eric and John take Heavy Metal 101 to the next level, combining elements of classic horror radio plays, telling the narratives of four
macabre King Diamond classics, alongside the story of the band and the man in the 1980s in classic HM101 style.
Prologue- "The Call"
The Story of Fatal Portait
Eric and John do their thing, pt. 1
Assigned listening #1: "Halloween" (from Fatal Portrait)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ppu5BsqKck
The Story of Abigail
Eric and John do their thing, pt. 2
Bonus listening: "A Mansion in Darkness" (from Abigail)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9...2023-10-021h 00
Heavy Metal 101Metal Gets HUGE (Three Pop Metal Masterpieces from 1986/7)Wherein Eric and John take a scenic tour through the cassette collection of a young Eric, and explore three of the biggest pop metal hit albums of the mid-1980s: Bon Jovi- Slippery When Wet, Whitesnake- Whitesnake (aka 1987), and Def Leppard- Hysteria.
Assigned Listening #1: Bon Jovi- "You Give Love a Bad Name" (the video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrZHPOeOxQQ
Assigned Listening #2: Whitesnake- "Here I Go Again" (1982 video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSlSaGcc0QM "Here I Go Again" (1987 video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyF8RHM1OCg
Assigned Listenin...2023-09-1855 minPSATS PodcastIntroduction - Episode 1Join us for our inaugural podcast brought to you by the PSATS Education Committee. Hosts Paul Lombardo, Eric Schwartz and Mitch Toda talk about all things Athletic Training in and out of the soccer world. In the inaugural episode the group introduces themselves and discuss starting this new adventure for PSATS and what we can bring to the listeners. 2023-09-0513 min
Heavy Metal 101The Thrash Metal Masterpieces of the "Big 4": 1986/7Wherein Eric and John return for season three with a bang, exploring the seminal works of the "Big 4" of American thrash in 1986/7, Metallica's Master of Puppets, Megadeth's Peace Sells...But Who’s Buying?, Slayer's Reign in Blood, and Anthrax's Among the Living.
Assigned Listening #1: Metallica- "Battery" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvW4OQFA_UY
Megadeth: "Peace Sells" the video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdEupVsL07E
Assigned Listening #2: Slayer- "Angel of Death" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7cWi41XGCM
Visit us at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heavymetal101podc...2023-08-211h 05
Heavy Metal 101Enter Metallica (1981-84) with special guest, author Ben ApatoffThe season #2 finale, wherein Eric, John, and special guest Ben Apatoff (author of Metallica: The $24.95 Book) discuss the formative history of arguably metal's most culturally significant band, Metallica, from their prehistory and formation through the release of Ride the Lightning. Assigned listening #1: "Hit the Lights" by Mettallica (sic) from the first pressing of the Metal Massacre #1 compilation (1982) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AA-mcfFQBEAssigned listening #2: "Hit the Lights" from Kill 'Em All https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bW2DMOeDEMAssigned listening #3: "For Whom the Bell Tolls" from Ride...2023-05-151h 11
Heavy Metal 101A Brief History of Glam Metal Part 2: The First Wave of Los Angeles Glam Metal (1981-85)Wherein Eric and John continue to delve ever more deeply into the gritty, glitzy history of glam metal, focusing this time on the first wave of 1980's Sunset Strip bands including Mötley Crüe, Dokken, W.A.S.P., Great White, Stryper, and Ratt.Assigned Listening #1- Mötley Crüe- "Live Wire" (version 1, Elektra Records) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6AiAKJDWCQ(version 2, Leathür Records original mix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJjydoG5M9EAssigned Listening #2*: Ratt- "Lack of Communication" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8kFKMj...2023-05-011h 07
Heavy Metal 101A Brief History of Glam Metal Part 1: Foundations of Glam and the Sunset Strip in the 1970sWherein Eric and John delve into the seedier side of the heavy metal multiverse, exploring the history of glam metal via both an examination of the earliest days of British glam rock and a look at the proto-glam metal scene found on the 1970's Sunset Strip.Assigned Listening #1: Montrose- "Rock Candy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z25xrCoTdZIAssigned Listening #2: The Runaways- "Hollywood" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B3XhbwemuQVisit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!) 2023-04-1748 min
Heavy Metal 101The Roots of Heavy Metal #2: The BluesWherein Eric and John excavate the most significant of heavy metal's musical roots, the blues, exploring the origins and histories of the genre as well as its more direct connections to the history of heavy metal.Throughout these "Roots of Heavy Metal" episodes, we'll dig deep into the many influences that made heavy metal music what it is, with longer episodes, more musical examples, and even more delightful verbal sparring as we uncover the wide array of musical styles that contribute to metal's vast musical family tree.Assigned Listening:Assigned Listening #1: "Down Hearted...2023-03-2057 min
Heavy Metal 101When Metal Ruled the World: MTV and the First Pop Metal ExplosionWherein Eric and John reflect upon the ascendency of heavy metal as an increasingly significant force in popular culture by looking at four massive albums released in 1983 and 1984, Def Leppard's Pyromania, Quiet Riot's Metal Health, Twisted Sister's Stay Hungry, and Van Halen's 1984. Assigned Listening: Def Leppard option #1: video-"Photograph" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4dHr8evt6k Def Leppard option #2: audio-"Stagefright" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5DyQBu5yoU Quiet Riot option #1: video-"Cum On Feel the Noize" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxgMGk9JPVA Quiet Riot option #2: audio- "Bang Yo...2023-02-2055 min
Heavy Metal 101Special Topics in Metalology #2: Long Live the King Pt. 1- Mercyful Fate in the 1980sWherein Eric and John explore the formative years and the 1980's output of possibly the most important band of all the bands, the glorious Mercyful Fate! Long live the King indeed.Throughout these "Special Topics in Metalology" episodes, we'll feature extended timeframes, more music, and even more verbal sparring, as we engage in deep dive explorations and analyses of challenging and esoteric subjects drawn from a wide swath of heavy metal history.Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode!Music listening break #1: Brats- "OY-905"https...2023-01-161h 03
Next Level HustleGrowing Beyond Your Skillset with Comedian Eric SchwartzThis week join Boomer and John as they sit down with comedian Eric Schwartz. Together the three explore how Eric channeled his multiple passions —stand-up comedy, music, and visual arts—into a fulfilling career. Eric also shares three habits that have taken his hustle to the next level:Growing beyond his skill set.Grinding for excellence.Showing up every day to be present for inspiration.Episode Recap:When the hustle starts at an early age (5:35) Learning to channel your energy into productivity (7:15) Eric’s hustle habit - The Artist’s Way (11:45) Why you’re be...2023-01-0929 min
Heavy Metal 101A 20th Century Curmudgeon’s Guide to 21st Century Heavy Metal, Part 1: 2000-2001Wherein Eric, flying solo, takes a bit of a chronological detour, examining the heavy metal of the 21st century in smaller, bite-sized chunks. On the inaugural journey of this new bonus series of HM101 mini-episodes, Eric takes a look at some of the finest music of a brand new century, way back in 2000-2001. These 20th Century Curmudgeon's Guide to 21st Century Heavy Metal bonus episodes will be periodic short, sweet, and particularly goofy discussions of more recent bands, trends, albums, and songs in heavy metal.assigned listening #1: Vader- "Wings" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQM4A41weqAassigned l...2023-01-0219 min
Heavy Metal 101Subgenres Arise!: The NWOBHM in 1981Wherein Eric and John take a look at some of the earliest evidence of the genre fragmentation that would eventually define metal in the later 1980s and beyond via the NWOBHM of 1981, discussing the roots of pop metal, traditional metal, and extreme metal.Assigned Listening #1: Def Leppard- "High 'n' Dry (Saturday Night)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkfJOrdc1AUAssigned Listening #2: Venom- "Witching Hour" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KopwsTJ7sLsVisit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media: https://www...2022-12-1954 min
Heavy Metal 101That NWOBHM Episode...Wherein Eric and John explore the foundational moments of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in 1980, featuring early works by Saxon, Def Leppard, Diamond Head, and Angel Witch. Assigned Listening #1: Saxon- "To Hell and Back Again" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bM2wXFgO9g Assigned Listening #2: Def Leppard- "Wasted" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQzw1wJO8bY Assigned Listening #3: Diamond Head- "Am I Evil?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukeQeOwuEsU Assigned Listening #4: Angel Witch- "Angel Witch" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oZpW3wyiWI Visit u...2022-11-2148 min
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastS3E5 - Eric Schwartz, Comedy Show Producer (podcast host)Yes, it's an Eric episode. We're joined by Miriam Gevinson to talk to Eric (yes Eric!) about his first time producing a live comedy improv show in Chicago, IL. What the what?! Yes Eric!. Eric put something out into the world himself and we're all still in shock.
Miriam is a talented and hilarious comedian living in Chicago. She was so nice to come on and talk to us. Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/miriam_interweb/
Thanks For Listening! We'll be back soon! We're not on a full break, but we...2022-11-2154 min
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastS3E4 - Emily Casale, Graphic Designer +ImproviserThis week we talk to a very talented graphic designer about her work, background, inspirations and improv comedy experience. Emily Casale is a graphic designer who has worked with very large clients and recently did a show poster for Eric's show.
Check out her portfolio and illustration work here: https://www.emilycasale.com/
Thanks for listening!
2022-10-3047 min
Heavy Metal 101Everything Old is New Again Part 2: Judas Priest, Motorhead, and more in 1980!Wherein Eric and John take a look at what some of the classic metal bands discussed in season #1 were up to in the year 1980. Part 2 focuses on Judas Priest (British Steel) and Motorhead (Ace of Spades), as well as a look in on what all the other season #1 bands discussed were up to in and around the year of our lord 1980. Assigned Listening #1: option A Judas Priest- "Breaking the Law" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr3hflUHuog option B Judas Priest- "Rapid Fire" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoA8OxjxSrw "Breaking the Law" the video: htt...2022-10-1747 min
Heavy Metal 101Our 2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular Bonus Episode: The Extreme Metal ProjectWherein Eric braves both the end of the world and John's horrifying, disembodied groans and shrieks in order to bring you the haunting tale of three of the foundational bands of extreme metal: Hellhammer, Bathory, and Mantas (with just a touch of Venom thrown in for good measure)!Assigned listening #1: Venom- Welcome to Hell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e0VvHZMaTsAssigned listening #2: Hellhammer- Triumph of Death https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_ETxRA4RjUAssigned listening #3: Bathory- Sacrifice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZvD4CV4QDMAssigned listening #4: Mantas- Evil Dead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO-vFpSyS6EVisit...2022-10-0127 min
Heavy Metal 101Everything Old is New Again Part 1: Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne in 1980!Wherein Eric and John take a look at what the mighty Black Sabbath (Heaven and Hell) and the newly musically single Ozzy Osbourne (Blizzard of Ozz) were up to as a new decade dawned.Assigned Listening #1: Black Sabbath- "Heaven and Hell" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FRA7UXlGu8 Assigned Listening #2: Ozzy Osbourne- "Mr. Crowley" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0RE230PlX4 Visit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!) Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.com Soci...2022-09-1952 min
Heavy Metal 101Iron Maiden’s Gonna Get You!Wherein Eric and John return to the fray for season #2, and explore the rise and debut album of one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time, the mighty Iron Maiden!Assigned Listening #1: "Prowler" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnCHrQqmN0QAssigned Listening #2: "Running Free" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbK9vqF8EOcAssigned Listening #3: "Iron Maiden" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXuD3cZUpm8Visit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)Contact us at...2022-08-1554 min
The One You FeedRichard Schwartz on Internal Family SystemsRichard Schwartz began his career as a systemic family therapist and an academic and has developed Internal Family Systems (IFS) in response to clients’ descriptions of various parts within themselves. He focused on the relationships among these parts and noticed that there were systemic patterns to the way they were organized across clients. Dr. Schwartz found that when the clients’ parts felt safe and were allowed to relax, they would spontaneously experience the qualities of confidence, openness, and compassion that he came to call the Self. He also found that when in that state of Self, clients would know how...2022-06-1555 minThe One You FeedRichard Schwartz on Internal Family SystemsRichard Schwartz began his career as a systemic family therapist and an academic and has developed Internal Family Systems (IFS) in response to clients’ descriptions of various parts within themselves. He focused on the relationships among these parts and noticed that there were systemic patterns to the way they were organized across clients. Dr. Schwartz found that when the clients’ parts felt safe and were allowed to relax, they would spontaneously experience the qualities of confidence, openness, and compassion that he came to call the Self. He also found that when in that state of Self, clients would know how...2022-06-1555 min
Heavy Metal 101A Seventies Sabbath Season Finale Spectacular!Wherein Eric, John, and very special guest author and Sabbath scholar Nolan Stolz pick up right where we left off on episode #1, exploring 1970's Black Sabbath from the release of the seminal Paranoid through Never Say Die! and Ozzy's departure at the end of the decade. Music listening break #1: "Children of the Grave" from Master of Reality https://youtu.be/X01Envh1kSA Music listening break #2: "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" from Sabbath Bloody Sabbath https://youtu.be/yuVmjv22Nqc Music listening break #3: "Air Dance" from Never Say Die! https://youtu.be/vh7cGW_elQ0 2022-04-221h 12Heavy Metal 101A Very Heavy Metal 101 Listener's Guide to the Heavy Metal of the 1970sWherein Eric and John get down to the business of creating a concrete list of essential heavy metal bands and albums from the 1970s for a listener's "starter pack" of music from metal's first decade. We're more about the journey than the destination, but a short form of the list is available from 39:31-40:54.Visit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media: https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcast https://twitter.com/heavy_101 https://www...2022-03-0942 min
evancynical's podcastEpisode 22 - Eric Schwartz Pt. 22022-02-0835 minHeavy Metal 101The Roots of Heavy Metal #1: 18th and 19th Century Virtuosi/Composers (The Classical Roots of Metal)Wherein Eric and John explore the surprising amount of interconnectivity and influence between arguably the least and most prestigious of musical genres, heavy metal and classical music, via comparisons of Deep Purple with Antonio Vivaldi and Eddie Van Halen with Niccolò Paganini.Throughout these "Roots of Heavy Metal" episodes, we'll dig deep into the many influences that made heavy metal music what it is, with longer episodes, more musical examples, and even more delightful verbal sparring as we uncover the wide array of musical styles that contribute to metal's vast musical family tree.Click on t...2022-02-0853 minevancynical's podcastEpisode 21 - Eric Schwartz Pt. 1My good friends Ryan Keller and Mike Petrow turn the tables and interview Eric. 2022-02-011h 16Heavy Metal 101Heavy metal’s first musical genius: The story of Van Halen 1Wherein Eric and John wax rhapsodic about the majestic debut album of Van Halen, arguably the single most important heavy metal release of the 1970s by a band not named Black Sabbath.Here is a link to a recording of this episode's discussed track, "I'm the One" from the self-titled Van Halen debut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzkXGIRaxcIVisit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media: https://www.facebook.com...2022-01-1145 minHeavy Metal 101That's Not Heavy Metal!Wherein Eric and John establish a foolproof, highly scientific (ish) taxonomy of early heavy metal, tour the porous and contentious borderlands separating "heavy metal" from "hard rock", and delve into the metal side of Boston's most favorite musical sons, Aerosmith, and their masterpiece "Toys in the Attic".Here is a handy link to a recording of this episode's discussed track, "Round and Round" from the album Toys in the Attic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEXoSyNRRhMVisit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)2021-12-1133 minHeavy Metal 101A Shock Rock Double Dose: The Image and Dark Theatricality of Heavy MetalWherein Eric and John explore the aesthetic look of heavy metal fans and artists, delve into the genre's darkly theatrical onstage sensibilities, and take a peak at the work of two of the most influential shock rock acts of the 1970s: Alice Cooper and Kiss. Here is a link to the excellent live montage video of "Deuce" from Alive! that Eric and John watched: https://youtu.be/YDr8gys2SnU?t=43 These are links to the short Alice Cooper and Kiss videos we watch during this episode: Alice Cooper- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...2021-11-1051 minHeavy Metal 101Special Topics in Metalology #1: The Evolution of Death!Wherein Eric and John temporarily shed the strictures implied by the "101" course designation, and drink deep from the cup of Death, arguably the greatest single metal band of all time.Throughout these "Special Topics in Metalology" episodes, we'll feature extended timeframes, more music, and even more verbal sparring, as we engage in deep dive explorations and analyses of challenging and esoteric subjects drawn from a wide swath of heavy metal history.Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode!Music listening break #1: "Pull the Plug" from Leprosy...2021-11-0356 minHeavy Metal 101When punk and metal collided (aka Lemmy is god!)Wherein Eric and John discuss the arrival of punk rock on the scene, its near-destruction of heavy metal, and how metal would soon rise like a phoenix from the ashes via the high velocity proto-thrash of the late, great Motorhead.Here is a handy link to a recording of this episode's discussed track, "Overkill" from the album of the same name: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VNUyjRRjxMVisit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.com2021-11-0232 minHeavy Metal 101What the hell is heavy metal?Wherein Eric and John attempt to answer the age old question, "What the hell is heavy metal?", and also worship at the altar of the one, true metal god Rob Halford while discussing the formative Judas Priest classic, "Sad Wings of Destiny". Here is a handy link to a recording of this episode's discussed track, "The Ripper" from the album Sad Wings of Destiny: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCdWJHOROb4Visit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)Contact us at: heavymetal101p...2021-11-0137 minHeavy Metal 101February 13, 1970Episode #1, wherein Eric and John discuss Black Sabbath, the song, from Black Sabbath, the album, by Black Sabbath, the band. Happy birthday heavy metal!Here is a handy link to a recording of this episode's discussed track, "Black Sabbath" from the album Black Sabbath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISXnYu-Or4wVisit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media: https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcast https://twitter.com/heavy_101 https://www...2021-10-2629 min
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastS2E14 - DeWayne @Rydescho of Wake Comics chats with us about Blood Sable and Liar comicsThis was a crazy episode. We recorded a whole intro that was terrible (worse than ever before) but luckily we changed it with the one you will listen to. I actually mixed up Andy Warhol and Andy Kauffman and we spent like 5 minutes trying to figure out how that was wrong and it literally went on and on and on...but then we scrapped the whole thing. It was a real life deus ex machina...
This episode actually has 2 guests!!!
Our first guest was DeWayne who runs Wake Comics and makes characters like Liar and...2021-10-2558 min
Heavy Metal 101Heavy Metal 101: The trailer!Welcome to heavy metal 101, the podcast wherein Eric, an expert, and John, a novice, explore the history and repertoire of some of the coolest, scariest music in all the land, heavy f'n metal!Visit us at: https://anchor.fm/heavymetal101podcast (you can leave us a voicemail if you're so inclined!)Contact us at: heavymetal101podcast@gmail.comSocial media: https://www.facebook.com/HeavyMetal101Podcast https://twitter.com/heavy_101 https://www.instagram.com/heavymetal101podcast/See ya again soon!!!#heavymetalpodcast #heavymetal #hardrock2021-10-0301 min
A Comedy Advice PodcastEp 283: Eric Schwartz (Surrender to the Blender on Hulu, The Tonight Show)Eric Schwartz is a multi-dimensional showman who combines stand-up, music, and visual elements to entertain audiences from all angles.
One of the most creative and original comedians working today, Eric has earned the description, “everything there is to love about entertainment” (First Order Historians). GQ India names him one of “5 International Comics You Must Catch.” E! News Daily host Ryan Seacrest said Schwartz is “rocking the web” with “video that’s got everyone Googling” and Forbes.com applauds him for having “a minor industry in pop music parodies.”
Eric has made television appearances on Showtime, The Tonight Show, Comic...2021-09-1444 min
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastS2E3 - Critiquing Keegan's First Comic Draft with Alex WoodsThis episode is a critique of the first draft of the completed comic for "The Nefarious Mr. Green" which Keegan has been working on with the artist Luis Santamarina (@mitomante). We're joined in this episode by the original co-author of the screenplay version of "The Nefarious Mr. Green" and Keegan's friend Alex Woods. Eric and Alex give some good notes on the comic.
LOOK, this episode is not late...We're releasing on Tuesdays now! Also, we will be streaming live on Twitch as we record Sundays at 9EST/8CST.
Look for the bonus ep...2021-08-031h 13
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 26 - December Draw Down Week 3!Welcome to the 3rd episode of our 4-Part Series called "The December Draw Down"! The DDD was created as a way to focus more on comic book "art" because we have spent so much time talking about writing, editing, marketing...etc. We also wanted to attempt comic book art, because comic artists (sarcastically I'm sure) are often suggesting comic book writers who can't pay learn how to draw! "What an interesting suggestion..." we said, and then this competition was born. This week we tried drawing One-Point Perspective using the guide by Joe Catapano on How To Draw Comics.Net...2020-12-2456 min
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 25 - Chris Carter of Global Comix and December Draw Down Week 2!This week we interview the CEO and Founder of Global Comix (https://globalcomix.com) Chris Carter. Chris talks about how he started Global Comix, how it is helping indie comic creators and a little bit about the pricing model (a very sensible price for comic lovers). Then Eric, Keegan, Chloe and Andyboowandy "compete" in the December Draw Down week 2! This week we drew full character profiles.
Be sure to check out the Twitch Stream Fridays at 9EST https://twitch.tv/dumbcomiccreators
Watch episodes on our YouTube channel: @DumbComicCreators
Tha...2020-12-171h 32
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 24 - December Draw Down Wk 1This episode brings the first week of our December Draw Down in which the Dumb Comic Creators learn how to draw comics (or attempt to) and compete for the best drawings with Eric's talented niece and other friends along the way (although in this episode, just Chloe).
This week we tried drawing comic book faces from the pages of Stan Lee's How To Draw Comics. We wanted to start with the master.
If you want to SEE instead of listen to this episode (which makes total sense) please visit our YouTube Ch...2020-12-101h 02
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastINTRODUCTION: December Draw Down Challenge!This month Eric, Keegan, and Chloe (Eric's niece) are doing the December Draw Down Challenge! Using the power of books about "how to draw comic books" they will compete to see who can do the best Character Faces, Character profiles, Perspective and finally a full comic page. Eric and Keegan are awful and terrible at drawing and feel that this is a golden opportunity to solidify that fact. Chloe is a budding illustrator and comic artist who is up to the challenge but has never drawn full comic characters or pages as described in this challenge. We know we...2020-12-0213 min
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 19 - Taylor King on Writing Gl'urk and Bo#1This week's guest is a comic book writer! Taylor King is the writer of "Gl'urk and Bo Meet an Angel of Death" The first issue of their Gl'urk and Bo series (and shared universe as discussed in the episode...) We had a great time talking to Taylor and he even shares his script so we can discuss his style of writing comic scripts. It was also interesting hearing how he worked with the artist and how the production process was able to come together. You can read a FREE PREVIEW of Gl'urk and Bo on the website http://bgcomics.co...2020-10-281h 04
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastThe Randomly Improvised Episode 18This week we are joined by Eric Sublawn (Sablan) and Kevin Veloso for a really strange and random improvised episode! Although, we also do a review of CURSE WORDS and talk a little bit about Keegan's comic "The Nefarious Mr. Green".
The large part of this episode is overrun by an improvised format called "The Bat"...i.e. we turned off our cameras and did improvised "scene" without being able to hear each other. The suggestion was just "Dumb Comic Creators" so naturally the scenes are really dumb too.
We'll be back to our normally sc...2020-10-201h 07
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 17 - Marc Von Ahnen Returns + Eric Schwartz's first comic pagesThis episode is just a fun romp! Marc Von Ahnen (creator of "Ahab Van Helsing vs Nosferatu Carcharodon") returns to the podcast with a bit of SUPER IMPORTANT NEWS! You won't want to miss his amazing story that rocked the world of Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We also get to discuss with him how much playstation and xbox consoles cost in Argentina and some of his new pages for his upcoming comic "Highlarity"
We compare inkers for DEATH MAZE #3 and look at Eric's VERY FIRST created comic book pages. Finally we review a comic.
Follow M...2020-10-131h 15
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 16 - Jude "Carrot" Brown of Carrot Comics!It's the 16th episode! Calendar wise that is a big deal! If you're more interested in the metric system, this is not a milestone you will really value!!
Our guest this week was Jude Brown, creator of Carrot.Comics on Instagram. Jude is a creator living in Scotland and tells us about how she began making comics and some of her influences. We had a lovely time talking with her and hope you enjoy!
We also spoke with Henry, Eric's nephew, and a very harsh comic book critic. Henry reviews Death Maz...2020-10-021h 50
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 14 - Editing A Comic Book Script + Review of Invasion on Aisle 2This week we did another tedious "editing" episode. If you're writing a comic book script, this could be a good episode to listen to, we went through Eric's new draft of "The Dealmaker" and talked about how to change it and get it ready to be read by comic book artists. If you aren't editing or writing a comic book script, you may want to skip to the second music drop to hear our review of Erik Jasek's comic Invasion on Aisle 2!
And can we just say, thanks so much for listening to our podcast? Th...2020-09-181h 01
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 13 - Erik Jasek and Converting Your Novel or Short Story to Comic Book ScriptOh my! Buckle up, because this episode is longggggg. This could take you at least two or three loads of laundry to listen to...
This week The Dumb Comic Creators are joined by Erik Jasek, a fantastic indie comic artist and writer, who talks about his process and how he got started making comics. Erik has several published comics and an upcoming sequel to his Invasion on Aisle 2 comic that is being released in installments on his Instagram page.
Later, Eric and Keegan give updates on their personal comic projects. Then Keegan does a demo f...2020-09-111h 46
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 12 - Artist Rob Cannon and Tips on Writing Dialogue for ComicsThis week Eric and Keegan interviewed comic artist Rob Cannon about his upcoming book Freak Snow: Washed in the Blood, written by Kevin Roditeli and additional art by Kostas Pantoulas. Rob talks about how he got started in comics and his process for putting together the full art + color + lettering of Freak Snow. He also discusses working as a freelance artist.
The Dumb Comic Creators also talk about writing dialogue for comics and include some tips about generating dialogue based on improvisational acting techniques.
Finally, they review the amazing amazing amazing Ahab Van Helsing vs No...2020-09-041h 28
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 11 - Marc Von Ahnen + Henry A + Chainsaw Man and Atomic HerculesWhoooaa crazy episode 11! Eric and Keegan are joined by awesome guest indie comic creator and stand up comedian Marc Von Ahnen who has made the comic series "Ahab Van Helsing vs Nosferatu Carcharodon". Marc talks about how he started making the comic and his process, also working with different artists.
Eric and Keegan are also graced by 6 year old comic critic Henry who reviews Death Maze #1.
Finally, they review Chainsaw Man and Atomic Hercules comics.
Notes:
Watch the video of this episode for free on our Patre...2020-08-281h 42
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 10 - Daniel Welch + Coloring Your Own ComicEric and Keegan are joined by indie comic artist Daniel Welch to talk about his new project "Escape from Buproprion" as well as his process and inspiration when making comics. Then Keegan explains how he tried to color his own comic for Death Maze #2. Spoilers: It was tedious. Finally the Dumb Comic Creators review Sex & Violence by Jimmi Palmiotti and Justin Gray and also The Pro by Garth Ennis.
Episode Notes:
Daniel mentions a few comic creators on this episode. Check them out:
1. Gabrielle Bell
2. Frank Miller
3. Chris Ware2020-08-211h 44
Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 7 - Kassandra Grob Haas on Drawing Her First ComicEric and Keegan are joined in the virtual Zoom studio by Kassandra Grob Haas who is working on her first comic book project and has also worked as a colorist for several comic projects. She discusses the challenges of adapting her style to the new medium. Find her project @TiggyComic and her art page @kassandragrobart on Instagram. They also discuss hiring comic book artists and look at several artist profiles on Reddit.com/r/Comicbookcollabs and Fiverr.com.
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Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 6 - Brian Judge of One and Only ComicsIn this episode Eric and Keegan get to interview Brian Judge of @One_And_Only_Comics on Instagram about how he began making comics, his process, his art choices, and his hatred of Batman. We also go over three different colorists' versions of Keegan's comic Death Maze #1 and discuss the differences. We finally review the comics Deadly Class and Witchdoctor.
Brian’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_and_only_comics/
Brian’s comics:
https://oneandonlycomics.bigcartel.com/
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Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 4 - Draft Two of The Dealmaker - Pyongyang and Spy X FamilyThis week’s episode goes through Eric’s second draft of his first issue of The Dealmaker. Eric and Keegan also discuss finding artists briefly. They also review Pyongyang by Guy Delisle and Spy X Family by Tatsuya Endo.
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Dumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 3 - First Comic StoryIn this special Episode 3, Eric and Keegan discuss Keegan’s journey of creating his first comic “The Nefarious Mr. Green” (still in production at the time of this episode being posted). Follow along with the discussion of the different artists and example pages by going to this post on their website dumbcomiccreators.com. Keegan worked with several different artists on test pages before ending with Luis Santamarina whose website is mitomante.com.ar
They also discussed comics they read this week, including Eric’s pick Drops of God by Tadashi Agi and Keegan’s pick Today is the Last D...2020-06-3057 minDumb Comic Creators PodcastEpisode 2 - A Tumultuous Review of Eric's First Comic Script - A Review of Haunting by Phil Falco - 0102Whoooaaaa this podcast is SLIGHTLY tedious…if slightly can be considered interchangable with ENORMOUSLY. We read Eric’s first draft of his comic script on this episode. We talk about formatting. We talk about intention. We talk about what his script is missing and keys to making it better. It’s VERY CONSTRUCTIVE…But good news for listeners, if you give up on the script talk, we’ve dropped some songs in as chapter markers to skip ahead if you want! We also review and talk about Phil Falco’s comic Haunting #1. And we discuss what we’ve read this week. Tha...2020-06-1555 min
The cATalyzing Podcast for Athletic TrainersShaping our Future Athletic Trainers - Tanya Dargusch, ATC & Eric Schwartz, MS, ATCWe as ATs have a very important duty. If we want the future of our profession to be even better than we have it currently, we must provide effective and impactful mentorship for the athletic trainers of the future. There is a purposeful approach to this. It's always going to be a valuable conversation when you combine a conversation with an NATA Hall of Famer, a former ATSNJ President, and host Ryan Stevens! Ryan had the opportunity to sit down with Tanya Dargusch, LAT, ATC and Eric Schwartz, MS, LAT, ATC, who collaborate as the two athletic trainers serving Washington Tow...2019-11-2045 min
Triathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & DuathlonTT085: Running & Triathlon Stories I Habits I LessonsEric reviews his running career, including his time at Indiana University, and shares a few stories from his triathlon career. He also talks about important habits for success and what advice he would give to himself at different stages of his career.
This episode is for my two-year old daughter and my three-year old son so that when they get older they will know more about their Dada. Hopefully at least some of my listeners will also enjoy it.2017-02-0800 minTriathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & DuathlonTT074: Runner Preparing For First Sprint TriathlonSubscribe via iTunes
Kate Maas of Switzerland is an experienced runner preparing for her first sprint triathlon. It's a 500 meter swim, 40k bike, and 5k run triathlon on June 20. She's done several marathons and an ultra, and while she's had a desire to do a triathlon for a while, she didn't start training until she recently registered for the race.
Topics discussed include:
Open water swimming
Intervals
Pedal stroke
Transitions
Yoga
Eric's Heart Rate Zone Summary
An illustration of force applied to pedals, from Joe Friel's Triathlete's Training Bible.2016-06-0800 min