Yvette Tan returns to TPKP with her new book, Insect Hag and Other Stories. In this episode we talk about "Tropical Realism", the Palanca Awards, traditional occult practices, writing tips, and many other great topics in between. Get your copies of Yvette Tan's books atwww.yvettetan.comhttps://x.com/yvette_tanhttps://www.instagram.com/yvette_tan/https://facebook.com/yvetteuytanSubscribe to my music review channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamcastkomiksmanFollow Komiksman:https://www.instagram.com/komiksman/https://x.com/komiksmanhttps://www.twitch.tv/komiksmanriffshttps://www.facebook.com/komiksman#thekomiksmanmethod #komiksmanpodcast #komiksmanjamcast #jamcast #komiksmanriffs #komiksmandoomscrolling #doomscrolling #komiksman

Komiks Chismisan with Jay Ignacio and Randy Valiente | Alex Niño, Alandal, Gerry Alanguilan +Subscribe to my music review channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamcastkomiksmanFollow Komiksman:https://www.instagram.com/komiksman/https://x.com/komiksmanhttps://www.twitch.tv/komiksmanriffshttps://www.facebook.com/komiksman#thekomiksmanmethod #komiksmanpodcast #komiksmanjamcast #jamcast #komiksmanriffs #komiksmandoomscrolling #doomscrolling #komiksman

What Mars Ravelo's Grandson Has to Say About His Grandfather's Legacy. From #PICOF2025 Subscribe to my music review channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamcastkomiksmanFollow Komiksman:https://www.instagram.com/komiksman/https://x.com/komiksmanhttps://www.twitch.tv/komiksmanriffshttps://www.facebook.com/komiksman#thekomiksmanmethod #komiksmanpodcast #komiksmanjamcast #jamcast #komiksmanriffs #komiksmandoomscrolling #doomscrolling #komiksman

This podcast features my conversation with Yen Peters, creator of the new original comic book Kundiman, set to launch at PICOF 2025.Yen brings a vibrant mix of stories and insights to the table. In this fun, story-filled episode, we dive into discovering and studying comics, getting hooked on Trese, exploring LGBT comic books and the boys love genre, learning to speak Tagalog, crafting intimate sex scenes, graphic design, collaborating with friends to create, researching for history-based comic books, and so much more.Get ready for a lively chat packed with tales and inspiration from Yen’s creative journey. Um… Yen will also be at PICOF 2025, happening at SM Megatrade Hall 2 on July 5 and 6. Grab Kundiman and dive into the thriving Pinoy komiks scene!And now, here is TPKP 181: Yen Peters | Kundiman: History, Intimacy, and Artistry Subscribe to my music review channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamcastkomiksmanFollow Komiksman:https://www.instagram.com/komiksman/https://x.com/komiksmanhttps://www.twitch.tv/komiksmanriffshttps://www.facebook.com/komiksman#thekomiksmanmethod #komiksmanpodcast #komiksmanjamcast #jamcast #komiksmanriffs #komiksmandoomscrolling #doomscrolling #komiksman

FollowCrlo Antonio Cielo:https://www.facebook.com/ShonenBatCollectiveMik Fajardo:https://www.instagram.com/mikamoteyey/The following podcast is my conversation with creators from Shonenbat Collective, Carlo Antonio Cielo and Mik Fajardo.Carlo is a writer and a filmmaker-turned comics creator. In this episode he shares plenty of insights, stories, and observations rooted from his experiences working in the film industry. He brings these ideas into making his comics and co-founding Shonenbat Collective—a group of fellow artists who love edgy concepts infused with social commentaries and philosophy.Mik Fajardo on the other hand is an indie comic veteran who has created numerous original comic books in the speculative fiction genre, by himself or with collaborators.There’s plenty of great topics discussed in this episode so buckle for 2 hours plus of good talk about pinoy weird, the film industry, the comics industry, the comics conventions scene, original ip’s, and tons of convos in between.Catch Carlo Antonio Cielo, Mik Fajardo and the rest of Shonenbat Collective at PICOF 2025, happening at the SM Megatrade Hall 2 in July 5 and 6. Go get their books and check out other great works in the thriving pinoy komiks community.And now, here is TPKP 180: Carlo Antonio Cielo and Mik Fajardo | Dark Komiks and Local MindfuckerySubscribe to my music review channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamcastkomiksmanFollow Komiksman:https://www.instagram.com/komiksman/https://x.com/komiksmanhttps://www.twitch.tv/komiksmanriffshttps://www.facebook.com/komiksman#thekomiksmanmethod #komiksmanpodcast #komiksmanjamcast #jamcast #komiksmanriffs #komiksmandoomscrolling #doomscrolling #komiksman

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This podcast episode features my conversation with Maou no Sekai. It’s my second time chatting with her since December last year, so check out that first episode as well to learn even more about her.In this episode, Maou returns to promote Earth Defense Squadron Animato (EDSA) Book 1: Book of the End—the latest addition to her growing collection of comic creations. She’ll be launching it at PICOF 2025 on July 5 and 6 at SM Megatrade Hall 2, so make sure to drop by to grab her books and explore other local comics.We dove into her comics journey and the lessons she’s gathered over the years that led to completing numerous comic books. We also discussed Pulsar Press, a growing comics startup she co-founded with fellow creators.Then, we explored comics subcultures, including fandoms and cosplay, revisiting Maou’s cosplay years and how the art and community have evolved into what they are today.Don’t miss PICOF 2025 to pick up Maou no Sekai’s books, and check out her links in the description to learn more about Pulsar Press.And now, here’s TPKP 179: Maou No Sekai | The Evolving Geek Culture.Contribute topics to https://www.reddit.com/r/komiksman/Subscribe to my music review channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamcastkomiksmanFollow Komiksman:https://www.instagram.com/komiksman/https://x.com/komiksmanhttps://www.twitch.tv/komiksmanriffshttps://www.facebook.com/komiksman#thekomiksmanmethod #komiksmanpodcast #komiksmanjamcast #jamcast #komiksmanriffs #komiksmandoomscrolling #doomscrolling #komiksman

TPKP 178: PULSAR PRESS.

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In this episode, The Pulsar Press team discuss their comic books, publishing plans, comics creation and selling strategy, AI art, komiks as a learning tool for aiding the country's functional literacy problem, and many more.Subscribe to my music review channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamcastkomiksmanFollow Komiksman:https://www.instagram.com/komiksman/https://x.com/komiksmanhttps://www.twitch.tv/komiksmanriffshttps://www.facebook.com/komiksman#thekomiksmanmethod #komiksmanpodcast #komiksmanjamcast #jamcast #komiksmanriffs #komiksmandoomscrolling #doomscrolling #komiksman

The following conversation is the next episode for our PICOF 2025 Pinoy Komiks Creators Podcast rSeries, featuring the husband and wife team, Aria and Faye Chelabian, heading one of the major players in the local comics industry, Kawangis. Visit their at the Philippine International Comics Festival 2025, happening in July 5 and 6 at SM Megatrade Hall 2. It will feature local and international comics creators and their latest releases so make sure to not miss out on it.In this episode Aria and Faye share their experiences as comics creators and comics publishers in the local scene. I am thrilled to learn about their strategy of working with the government to help distribute comics to school libraries all over the country, emphasizing comics’ roots as a learning material, reaching to the children, pre-teens market, and homeschoolers. We shared insights, observations, critiques, and aspirations to komiks and the Filipino creative industry as a whole.Check out their books, Maharlikan Chronicles, Ma-i, Incognito, Zona Cero, and others at PICOF 2025 and check out the link in the descriptions for their whole catalog.And of course, don’t forget to subscribe to this channel for more artist podcasts and conversations with other great guests. You can also join our membership to watch new episodes in advance. And now, here is TPKP 177: Kawangis—Aria and Faye Chelabian | Komiks in Every School Library.Subscribe to my music review channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamcastkomiksmanFollow Komiksman:https://www.instagram.com/komiksman/https://x.com/komiksmanhttps://www.twitch.tv/komiksmanriffshttps://www.facebook.com/komiksman#thekomiksmanmethod #komiksmanpodcast #komiksmanjamcast #jamcast #komiksmanriffs #komiksmandoomscrolling #doomscrolling #komiksman

The following podcast is my second conversation with Wincy Ong in less than a year. This episode is part of my collaboration with the Philippine International Comics Festival and Komiket for their upcoming event, PICOF 2025, which will take place at SM Megatrade Hall 2 on July 5 and 6. See you there!In this episode, Wincy and I dive deep into our comics creator minds as we discuss his new comic book, Butiking Pasay. I really enjoyed our conversations about the nuances and intangibles that go beyond scripts and drawings—things like fleshing out how you conceptualize characters and stories, and teaching yourself how to turn them into a comic book. We also tackled 80s nostalgia, liberating your creativity, Jose Rizal, SB19, and probably became the first dudes to ask the question, “What is Pinoy Weird’?”Grab one of the most anticipated comics releases at PICOF 2025: Wincy Ong’s Butiking Pasay, and follow him for updates on his upcoming novel, The Indio and The Impaler. Links in the description.That said, subscribe to this channel and become a member to watch future episodes in advance.Here is TPKP 177: Wincy Aquino Ong | What is PINOY WEIRD?Subscribe to my music review channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamcastkomiksmanFollow Komiksman:https://www.instagram.com/komiksman/https://x.com/komiksmanhttps://www.twitch.tv/komiksmanriffshttps://www.facebook.com/komiksman#thekomiksmanmethod #komiksmanpodcast #komiksmanjamcast #jamcast #komiksmanriffs #komiksmandoomscrolling #doomscrolling #komiksman

Follow:Patti Ramos: https://www.instagram.com/artofpattiramos/Viel Vidal: https://www.instagram.com/evilviel/PICOF: https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineInternationalComicsFestivalKomiket: https://www.komiket.com/The following podcast is my conversation with the comics duo behind Team Sibol, Viel Vidal and Patti Ramos. This part of my collaboration with Komiket and the Philippine International Comics Festival for their upcoming event, PICOF 2025 which will take place at SM Megatrade Hall 2 on July 5 and 6. The con will feature local and international comics creators, and I’ll be there too, so feel free to drop by and say hi!In this episode, Viel and Patti share their unique insights in creating comics as art educators and children’s book illustrators, focusing on comics aimed for pre-teen kids, citing the importance of giving them new materials to consume.As usual, we tackled tons of topics in this two-hour episode from creating comics as a collaborative effort, classic cartoons, character design, originality, comics community drama, the challenges of selling comics, Ang INK, teaching art in the university, and more.Grab Team Sibol’s comics at PICOF 2025 and check out their pages in the comments for more info. And now, please enjoy TPKP 175: Viel Vidal and Patti Ramos | The Keys to Comics Collaborations Subscribe to my music review channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamcastkomiksmanFollow Komiksman:https://www.instagram.com/komiksman/https://x.com/komiksmanhttps://www.twitch.tv/komiksmanriffshttps://www.facebook.com/komiksman#thekomiksmanmethod #komiksmanpodcast #komiksmanjamcast #jamcast #komiksmanriffs #komiksmandoomscrolling #doomscrolling #komiksman

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The following podcast is my conversation with comic book creator MA Del Rosario, as part of my collaboration with Komiket and PICOF (Philippine International Comics Festival) for their upcoming event, PICOF 2025. This 2-day convention will take place at SM Megatrade Hall 2 on July 5 and 6. The con will feature local and international comics creators, and I’ll be there too, so feel free to drop by and say hi!In this episode, MA and I had a blast diving into our comics creator journeys from the ‘90s to today. MA shares awesome stories about his early comics peers, like Gerry Alanguilan, and other creators he’s crossed paths with over the years. We dive into comics, the creative industry, working in advertising, independent publishing, comics conventions, and a ton of other topics in between.Grab MA Del Rosario’s comics—Tikbalang, Gods of Manila, The Lighthouse and the Storm, Tales from the Kingdom of Tundo, and his latest release, Introspection—at PICOF 2025. Check out his social media links in the description for more.And now, enjoy TPKP 174: MA Del Rosario | Pinoy Comics Creative 101!Subscribe to my music review channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamcastkomiksmanFollow Komiksman:https://www.instagram.com/komiksman/https://x.com/komiksmanhttps://www.twitch.tv/komiksmanriffshttps://www.facebook.com/komiksman#thekomiksmanmethod #komiksmanpodcast #komiksmanjamcast #jamcast #komiksmanriffs #komiksmandoomscrolling #doomscrolling #komiksman

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#komiksman #komiksmanpodcast #tpkp #thekomiksmanmethod #abscbn #angprobinsyano #batangquiapo #pinoybigbrotherseason10 #bini #darylyapThe following podcast is my fun and eye-opening conversation with visual artist and long-time tv soap opera writer for ABS-CBN shows, Angelo Valmoria Roxas.In this episode we talk about his tenure writing for iconic local tv shows like Pinoy Big Brother and Ang Probinsyano, dealing with different kinds of people in the set, insider secrets and details from the tv production culture, and how it is adapting to the future. We then talk about his new life as a full time painter, doing solo exhibits, meeting the art community, and making opportunities for himself. And oh! We also talked about Daryl Yap, his movie, The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma, and the lawsuit filed against him by Vic Sotto.I've put in the chapter timestamps so you can easily browse through the topics. And for that, you gotta do all of these things for me: like this video, subscribe to this channel, comment your thoughts, and share it with your friends!You can also join my YouTube membership to help me make more quality FIlipino content that respect the intellinge of the Filipino audience.Great! And now that we're done with the intro,Ladies and gentlemen, TPKP 166: Angelo Valmoria Roxas Donate to support the podcast: www.komiksman.com SUPPORT TPKP VIA THESE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/komiksman

Chapters

00:00:00 - Podcast Introduction

00:02:04 - TPKP Blues

00:03:06 - Guest Introduction: Angelo Roxas

00:04:34 - Being a writer for Ang Probinsyano

00:05:57 - "Same day edit" system in TV production

00:09:00 - ABS-CBN's "Kapamilya" branding

00:11:39 - Insights on 'Ang Probinsyano'

00:13:26 - Starting as a Writer

00:16:18 - Workshop Experience with ABS-CBN

00:20:01 - Insights on Scriptwriting Process

00:19:52 - Writing for Pinoy Big Brother

00:21:05 - Secrets of the PBB production team

00:23:39 - Is Big Brother Orwellian?

00:25:18 - Evolution of Reality Shows

00:28:32 - Challenges in Modern Storytelling

00:29:53 - Komiksman experience in a toxic set

00:31:07 - Gossip on Set

00:33:11 - Freelance Writing Opportunities

00:33:50 - Actors asking for special favors

00:35:45 - Sudden story changes

00:38:06 - Angelito Valmoria character

00:39:45 - Working with Coco Martin

00:42:33 - st minute Cramming in TV production

00:43:01 - Editing and Production Insights

00:43:48 - Monitoring TV Viewership Technology

00:46:56 - Transition to Streaming Platforms

00:48:19 - Retaining ABS-CBN's values in the streaming era

00:50:03 - Writing Process Changes in TV

00:50:49 - Coco Martin's work ethics

00:52:34 - ABS-CBN closure

00:56:48 - Career Shift to the Arts After ABS-CBN's Closure

00:59:25 - Art Community Involvement

01:02:27 - COVID Tribute Artwork Creation

01:06:01 - Philosophical Themes in Art

01:09:35 - Art Scene Engagement Journey

01:12:13 - Getting Invited to a Big Group show

01:14:20 - Creating Opportunities in the Art World

01:15:57 - The Importance of Showcasing Talent

01:18:35 - Komiksman Talks About BINI Again

01:21:59 - K-Pop Influence and Introduction

01:25:32 - K-Pop Boom in the Philippines

01:25:49 - Observations on K-Pop Trends

01:27:20 - The Local Industry's Approach

01:28:30 - The Success of Filipino Artists

01:30:27 - Breakthrough of Filipino Groups

01:32:33 - Need for Unique Filipino Content

01:35:11 - Shift in the Philippine Entertainment Industry

01:37:38 - Changing Audience Expectations

01:40:03 - Adapting to New Market Trends

01:44:22 - Navigating Content Sensitivity

01:46:54 - Daryl Yap and The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma

01:49:03 - Who is the underdog

01:51:50 - Daryl Yap's Film Approach

01:55:33 - Komiksman's take on the trailer

01:57:18 - Legal Implications of the Trailer

01:58:45 - Daryl Yap's Len-Len series

02:00:11 - Komiksman offers a Fair Interview to Daryl Yap

02:00:36 - Indie films

02:02:22 - Emerging Artists and Competition

02:07:36 - Building an Artistic Brand

02:13:26 - The Value of Intellectual Property

02:16:21 - Courage to Pursue Art

02:19:50 - Keys to Freelance Success

02:21:35 - Improving Your Skills

02:22:36 - Learning Through Practice

02:26:50 - Artistic Techniques and Tips

02:29:03 - Angelo Invites Komiksman to a Group Show

02:30:37 - Why Komiksman Didn't Pursue Drawing for Marvel or DC

02:30:11 - Commercial Art Insights

02:33:20 - Studio Experiences

Get your tickets to Pilato at pilato.helixpay.ph.Follow Eldrin Velosohttps://www.instagram.com/aerenchyma/https://www.facebook.com/aerenchymaDonate to support the podcast: www.komiksman.comSUPPORT TPKP VIA THESE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/komiksmanThe following podcast is a conversation with Eldrin Veloso, the playwright and director of the upcoming play Pilato, which will run at the PETA Theater from April 4th to 13th, 2025. We sat down to talk about the development of the play, covering the writing process, casting decisions, and how the score came together. And as this show goes, we ended up venturing into other territories, touching on the Roman Empire, WWE, Vince McMahon, and some classic UFC lore.Then we shifted gears to the Philippines—its political culture, our concept of freedom, and the recent ICC arrest of former President Duterte and our thoughts on this staggering event.Get your tickets to Pilato at pilato.helixpay.ph.Subscribe to this channel if you haven’t yet, like, share, comment, and join our membership to support the podcast and watch episodes in advance.And with that, I present to you TPKP 172: Direk Eldrin Veloso | PILATO: Philippines’ Parallels to Ancient Rome#komiksman #komiksmanpodcast #tpkp #thekomiksmanmethod

#komiksman #komiksmanpodcast #tpkp #thekomiksmanmethodDonate to support the podcast: www.komiksman.comSUPPORT TPKP VIA THESE LINKS: https://linktr.ee/komiksmanSupport Vexing Lex:https://www.vexinglex.com/https://www.reddit.com/user/vexinglex/https://ko-fi.com/vexinglexThe podcast is my conversation with Vexing Lex. Lex is a returning guest from the early years of TPKP. Despite our vastly different political and ideological beliefs, every conversation I’ve had with him has proven to be highly insightful, enlightening, entertaining, and fun.Vexing Lex is an enigmatic voice, producing his own series of audio erotica and other audio content that champion his advocacy for mental health and the LGBTQ+ community. We explore a vast range of topics in our three-and-a-half-hour conversation, starting with UFC 313, being a gay man in the Philippines, erotic audio content creation and its community, and much heavier topics like abortion, the Ukraine War, Donald Trump, Putin, and Zelensky.We then delve into a few conspiracy theories, such as the Moon Landing Hoax, money laundering in the art scene, scientific data manipulation, and the deep state. We also tackle mental health problems, “body neutrality,” being a grief whisperer, and many other stories in between!Check out www.vexinglex.com to follow Lex’s work and order commissions for his art and recordings.Again, I’ll ask you to subscribe to our channel if you haven’t yet. Like, share, and comment your thoughts about our conversation. You may also join our membership to support our work and watch our videos in advance.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction to Vexing Lex00:10:41 - Vexing Lex's Audio Work00:14:34 - Finding Your Voice Online00:21:20 - Voice Acting and Financial Independence00:24:33 - Exploring Long Format Audio00:31:30 - Voice Acting Inspirations00:35:10 - The Shift from Visual to Audio Porn00:38:45 - First Meeting on Valentine's Day00:42:11 - Exploring Pansexuality00:46:02 - Challenges in Meeting New People00:50:43 - Stigma and Coming Out Issues00:55:15 - Navigating Identity in Different Environments00:59:57 - Changing Perceptions of Gay Identity01:03:12 - Addressing Negative Behaviors in the Community01:09:30 - The Reality of LGBTQ+ Oppression01:12:41 - Impact of Women's Rights on LGBTQ+01:15:51 - Same-Sex Marriage and Civil Unions01:19:15 - Abortion and Progressive Ideologies01:24:11 - Morality in Abortion Debate01:27:21 - Addressing Abortion Myths01:31:02 - Socioeconomic Factors in Parenthood01:35:03 - Art and Expression in Conversations01:38:07 - Comics Man Method Overview01:44:10 - Conspiracy Theories Discussion01:47:32 - Political Influence on Art Sales01:51:48 - Conspiracy Theories and Truth01:55:30 - Skepticism About Space Videos02:01:10 - Deep State Theories and Beliefs02:05:52 - Motivation Behind Movements02:09:52 - Understanding Political Narratives02:14:22 - Humanity in Global Conflicts02:17:38 - Russia's Wealth and Global Power02:21:29 - Funding Wars Abroad: American Sentiment02:27:10 - Trump's Unconventional Politics02:30:18 - Diplomacy and Political Strategy02:35:01 - Negotiations Between Ukraine and Russia02:38:11 - Potential Outcomes of Peace Talks02:41:40 - Media Misrepresentation of Trump02:46:05 - Risks of NSFW Content02:49:48 - Empowerment and Relationships02:53:20 - Critique of Body Positivity02:58:10 - Health and Weight Perception03:02:20 - Encouragement for Personal Change03:06:07 - Personal Experiences with Bullying03:12:43 - Mental Health Journey and Therapy03:17:47 - Recognizing Mental Health Impacts03:25:35 - Mental Health Resources Discussion03:29:38 - Private Consultations for Grief03:34:01 - The Role of Listening in Healing03:38:21 - Final Thoughts on Self-Expression

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Pre-register on KWENTOONwww.kwentoon.comFollow Melvin Calingo on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/melvincalingoThe following podcast is my conversation with Melvin Calingo and Isa Songco. Melvin is a professor at UP College of Fine Arts.

He is also one of the pioneers of the pinoy manga art style and the creator of the comic book, Pasig from the highly influential Culture Crash Comics in the early 2000’s.

Isa Songco is the co-founder and owner of the start-up, comics, gaming, and animation website, Kwentoon, with her husband, Juan Songco.

We had great conversations about the rise of pinoy manga, its criticisms during its rough start, to becoming the prevalent art style among the new generation of Filipino comics artists.

We then talked about Kwentoon’s vision and plans for local comics, shared insights on the things that move it forward and the things that hold it back. We then shared tips for new creators from the artists and publishers’ perspectives. And as usual, there are tons of other stories in between.As always, please support this channel by Subscribing, smashing the Like button, and commenting your thoughts.

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And with that, I present to you, Melvin Calingo and Isa Songco for TPKP 170.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Podcast Introduction

00:01:58 - TPKP Blues

00:02:57 - Podcast Starts

00:05:08 - The 90's Anime Boom

00:08:07 - Filipino Artists Adapt the Anime Style of Drawing

00:11:28 - Culture Crash Comics Overview

00:13:30 - Culture Crash Origins

00:15:23 - Impact of Economic Crisis

00:16:43 - Melvin Calingo's Pasig

00:18:45 - Melvin and Komiksman's Art Evolution Reflections

00:21:40 - The Rise of Pinoy Manga

00:23:38 - Pushback Against Pinoy Manga

00:26:01 - Art Styles Evolution

00:28:00 - Manga Style Popularity

00:30:00 - Physical vs Digital Publishing

00:32:10 - Kwentoon Indie Publishing Platform

00:33:40 - Target Market for Indie Comics

00:36:25 - Inspiration from Anime and Manga

00:38:05 - Understanding Activation in Creative Industry

00:39:31 - Filipino Artists Making Global Impact

00:42:12 - Increasing Readership for Comics

00:44:30 - Target Audience for Comics Evolution

00:49:11 - Emerging Trends in Local Comics

00:50:43 - Post-Pandemic Community Connections

00:52:13 - Comics Community Preparedness

00:54:04 - Challenges in Filipino Comics Industry

00:57:22 - Grassroots Nature of Filipino Comics

01:00:01 - Artist Ownership and Corporate Challenges

01:03:07 - Publisher's Perspective on Creators

01:05:14 - Artist Training and Development

01:08:31 - Animation Camp Overview

01:10:40 - Cultural Impact of Filipino Comics

01:14:29 - Challenges in the Comic Industry

01:16:51 - Leinil Yu's Ferrari

01:18:25 - Creative Scene in the Philippines

01:20:22 - Mindset Hindering Progress

01:21:50 - Impact of Negativity in Comics

01:23:32 - Quality in Comics Conventions

01:25:10 - Developing Comic Creation Skills

01:28:42 - Trends in Comic Themes

01:30:20 - Importance of Drawing Techniques

01:32:35 - Practicing Anatomy Fundamentals

01:35:40 - Understanding Perspective in Art

01:38:15 - Complexities of Comic Art

01:39:50 - Passion and Improvement in Art

01:41:40 - Seeking Feedback on Artwork

01:43:27 - Collaborative Nature of Comics

01:45:41 - Upcoming Events and Campaigns

01:47:20 - Lessons from Failed Platforms

01:51:04 - Tapping into Local Markets

01:53:02 - Hope for Local Creative Industry

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The following 4-hour mega podcast is my recorded hangout with a dear friend, JM Cruz. Among many things, JM is a photographer, musician, and podcaster from his movies, gaming, and pop culture review show, Zero Hour Discussions.

As usual, we covered tons of topics like music, from prog to k-pop, covering anime soundtracks to fete de la musique, and Dream Theater to BINI. Plus an extended discussion on what’s happening about the UFC, classic fights, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Alex Pereira and others.

We then talk about the return of President Donald Trump, the death of wokeness, Elon Musk, declassifying CIA stuff, ghosts, and finally upcoming movies like Superman 2025, Captain America: A Brave New World, plus some Snyderverse, the Fall of the MCU and more.

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And now, please enjoy, TPKP 169: JM Cruz | From Declassifying Dream Theater to BINI, Elon, Ghosts, UFOs and the END GAME RAT.

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00:00:00 - Podcast Introduction

00:03:56 - Discussion on Music Genres

00:08:59 - Creative Pursuits and Challenges

00:14:06 - Live Music Scene Post-Pandemic

00:18:30 - Cultural Shifts in Music Taste

00:28:00 - Fan Dynamics and Fandom Issues

00:32:21 - K-Pop Merchandise Strategies

00:38:00 - Nostalgia in Music Industry

00:42:08 - Concert Experiences with Tribute Bands

00:48:20 - Meeting Dream Theater Members

00:53:20 - Challenges in Music Setup

00:59:40 - Trinidad Brothers Connection

01:05:04 - Challenges of Local Bands

01:10:12 - Distinct Voices in Music

01:14:19 - Current State of Local Bands

01:19:48 - Impact of KPop on Western Industry

01:23:54 - Sarah Geronimo's Career Path

01:29:48 - Future of Beanie and PPop

01:33:51 - Fan Reactions and Backlash

01:42:48 - Yoel Romero's Unique Physique

01:46:22 - Long-Term Effects of Concussions

01:52:32 - Injuries and Their Reactions

01:58:10 - Mike Tyson's Fight Expectations

02:01:52 - Jake Paul's Boxing Journey

02:06:53 - Boxing vs. UFC Culture

02:13:45 - Fighter Retirements in MMA

02:19:36 - Mark Munoz's Retirement

02:29:27 - Elon Musk's Wealth Insights

02:33:45 - Political Support and Ideology

02:41:20 - Election Integrity Concerns

02:45:10 - Debate Tactics of Democrats

02:51:24 - Critique of Mask Mandates

02:59:20 - Hospital Mask Policies Explained

03:03:21 - Discussion on Alternative Remedies

03:09:07 - Deep State and Government Influence

03:13:02 - Technology and Human Evolution

03:17:27 - Ancient Measurement Techniques

03:21:51 - Dogman Encounter Story

03:28:02 - Local Myths and Legends

03:32:00 - Fear of the Unknown

03:35:35 - Godzilla Minus One Review

03:40:30 - Superman Movie Speculations

03:44:38 - Superman Storytelling Ideas

03:48:49 - Superman's Characterization Issues

03:53:53 - Batman and Superman Dynamics

03:58:52 - James Gunn's Approach to DC

04:03:08 - Captain America: Brave New World

04:07:46 - Iron Man's Death Retcon Issues

04:14:53 - MCU's Current State and Blip Incident

04:18:50 - Upcoming Music Performance

Full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3w60hx9Ginx59yM3scpVmw?si=9de0Jr6JSju9yKu3kt3hlQ Full episode: TPKP 167: Facing serious allegations, beloved author Neil Gaiman sparks dialogue on the separation of art from the artist. We discuss the impact of the #MeToo movement and the responsibility to support victims. A heartfelt exploration of fandom and moral dilemmas in literature awaits. #NeilGaiman #ArtVsArtist #MeTooMovement #SupportVictims #LiteraryControversies #FantasyAuthor #HorrorCommunity #BookLovers #ComplicatedFandom #AuthorAllegations Chapters 00:00:00 - Introduction to Neil Gaiman 00:00:32 - Discussion on Allegations 00:01:51 - Neil Gaiman's Impact in the Philippines 00:02:25 - Personal Experiences with Neil Gaiman 00:06:37 - Separating Art from Artist 00:07:03 - Victims' Rights and Justice 00:07:26 - Cancel Culture and Its Implications 00:07:52 - The Me Too Movement's Impact 00:15:02 - Condemning Evil Actions 00:15:20 - Billionaire Perspectives 00:15:34 - Struggles with Collecting Comics 00:15:48 - Challenges in Completing Sandman 00:16:11 - First Experience with Comics