Nerdy Mewzings

Discovering Comics with Emily from Learn Comics with Pancake | Nerdy Mewzings Podcast EP 15

Join James from the Nerdy Mewzings Podcast as he chats with Emily of Learn Comics with Pancake on YouTube. They discuss Emily's late but passionate dive into the world of comics, her unique perspective as a former animator, and her journey of learning and teaching comic art. Discover Emily's favorite artists, her approach to breaking down artistic techniques, and the evolution of her own style. Plus, hear some insider stories about creating YouTube content and the future of comic art. Don't miss this engaging conversation between two comic enthusiasts!
Please make sure to head over to her YouTube channel and subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnComicsWithPancake
Also, you can follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/superresponsiblepancake/
 
 

From Sketches to Viral Sensation: The Artistic Journey of Chris Jones | Nerdy Mewzings Podcast EP 14

Join James from the Nerdy Mewzings podcast as he interviews Chris Jones, a talented artist who garnered over 110,000 followers on Instagram. Discover Chris's journey from traditional art to digital, his inspirations, and the impact of social media on his art career. The two also delve into their mutual love for comics, anime, and the importance of staying true to one's passion in art. Whether you're an artist looking for tips or a fan of comic art, this episode is a must-listen!
Make sure to head over and give Chris a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisjonessuperartist/
 

Discussing Comic Art with Marvel and Image Comics artist Erica D'Urso | Nerdy Mewzings Podcast EP 13

In this episode of the Nerdy Mewzings podcast, host James interviews comic book artist Erica D'Urso. They discuss Erica's journey in the world of comic book art, her creative process, and how she overcomes artistic challenges. Erica shares insights about her career, including her work with Marvel and Image Comics, the inspiration behind her art, and her experiences working on 'Inferno Girl Red'. The conversation also touches upon the differences in the comic book industry between Italy and the US, and the evolving culture of comic book art. Tune in to hear more about Erica's artistic journey and her future projects.
Make sure to give Erica a follow over on Instagram to keep up on her latest projects: https://www.instagram.com/erucchan/
 

Exploring X-Men Comics & Art Appreciation with Dan of DansXmenComics | Nerdy Mewzings Podcast EP 12

In this enlightening episode of the Nerdy Mewzings podcast, host James sits down with Dan from Dan's X-Men Comics to discuss his extensive journey as an X-Men fan and collector. Starting from his 90s cartoon inspirations, Dan shares how his passion evolved into serious comic book collecting, highlighting the influence of both classic and modern artists. They explore the challenges of high-grade collecting, managing a collection, and navigating the comic market's fluctuations. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of respecting diverse art tastes and not demeaning others' preferences. Ideal for collectors and X-Men enthusiasts, this episode offers valuable insights and personal experiences from Dan. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review the podcast on YouTube and your favorite audio platforms. Keep it nerdy!
Make sure to show Dan some love over on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dansxmencomics/
 

Nerdy Mewzings Podcast episode 11: Tom Nguyen

This episode features friend of the podcast, a man of many talents, artist extraordinaire Tom Nguyen! We chatted about his love of bodybuilding, how he broke into the comic industry as a pro at the young age of 19, the underappreciated artform of inking, working for CBS' Big Brother, the creation of his martial art known as Nguyen-Do, and so much more! 
Make sure to check Tom's work out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tomnguyenstudio/?hl=en as well as his official website at https://tomnguyenstudio.com/
 

Nerdy Mewzings Podcast episode 10: Bryan Ballinger of Breadwig.com

Here it is, we're already on episode 10, and this is a special one! This episode features Bryan Ballinger of Breadwig.com, who's talents know no bounds! Cartoonist, teacher,  published children's book author, 3d modeler, sculptor, teacher, arm wrestler, and oh yea.... Microsoft's first artist! Every question I asked lead to another amazing revelation about his life and career. Hope you all enjoy our tenth episode half as much as I enjoyed chatting with Bryan!  
Make sure to checkout his work on the official website at https://www.breadwig.com/ and his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/breadwigram/
 

Nerdy Mewzings Podcast episode 9: Chris Tung of Nerdcrawler.com

This incredibly interesting episode features comic loving, programming wizard Chris, founder of Nerdcrawler.com, an online marketplace that facilitates artists and collectors alike, giving them a platform to sell and purchase original works of comic book artwork. We discussed Chris' time as an intern for Marvel Comics, his work at Comixology, being involved with two companies that were bought out by Amazon, the early seeds of what would become Nerdcrawler, and so many interesting asides!
Please make sure to give Nerdcrawler a follow over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerdcrawlerdotcom/
Take a look at the official Nerdcrawler website: https://www.nerdcrawler.com/
 

Nerdy Mewzings Podcast episode 8: Sonny Chargualaf AKA HEROESANDHEADKICKS

Coming to us in this episode, nearly a day into the future, all the way from Guam, Sonny Chargualaf AKA Heroesandheadkicks! We had a great time talking about our childhoods, an early love of martial arts and comics, the small comic art scene on Guam, our strong feelings about AI "art", his upcoming comic project, and so much more.
Please make sure to give Sonny a follow over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroesandheadkicks/
 

Nerdy Mewzings Podcast episode 7: Guy and Ian Dorian, part 2

As promised, here's part two of our very first two part episode, featuring identical twins Guy and Ian Dorian! Yes, you heard that right, my guests are INDENTICAL TWINS. In this part Ian goes over his journey breaking into comics and Guy shares a story of what has to be one of the most INCREDIBLE days ANY comic fan has ever experienced involving the names Kirby, Ditko, and much, much more!
Guy and Ian Dorian are incredibly interesting, completely different in many ways, yet stunningly similar in others. They truly are two of the most interesting and multitalented individuals in the field of comics, and in my opinion HIGHLY underrated.
Guy's links: Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guydoriansrart/ Website: https://www.guydorianart.com/Resume.html Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GoodGuysComicsAndArt?ref=l2-about-shopname&from_page=listingArtstation: https://guydoriansrart.artstation.com/ Ian's links: Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iandorian/ Official Cara account: https://cara.app/thetruesilverwolf
 

Nerdy Mewzings Podcast episode 6: Guy and Ian Dorian, part 1

This is a Nerdy Mewzings Podcast FIRST on multiple levels! It's our longest episode at nearly two hours, which in turns means it's our first two-parter. As if that wasn't cool enough, my guests are INDENTICAL TWINS, and this is the first time they've been together on the same podcast at the same time! Speaking of the guests, Guy and Ian Dorian are incredibly interesting, completely different in many ways, yet stunningly similar in others. They truly are two of the most interesting individuals in the field of comics, and in my opinion HIGHLY underrated, however their talents don't stop there. In the episode I let Guy and Ian have the floor, telling their unique stories of working in comics, their background in and love of martial arts, toys, concept art, film, etc. We also tackled the topic of ADHD and how many perceived disabilities can be channeled as a personal super power. As mentioned earlier, this is part one of a two part episode, so make sure to stay tuned as the second part will drop a few days after this one!
Guy's links: Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guydoriansrart/Website: https://www.guydorianart.com/Resume.html
Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GoodGuysComicsAndArt?ref=l2-about-shopname&from_page=listing
Artstation: https://guydoriansrart.artstation.com/
Ian's links:
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iandorian/Official Cara account: https://cara.app/thetruesilverwolf