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Ep. 23 - Fantastic Frankey Collab (What It Means To Be A Blerd) Jul 31, 2020

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We join forces with the amazing Fantastic Frankey to talk about what it means to be a Blerd from three different perspectives. Royce also breaks down his new comic book Legend of Althea and how it all got started.

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Ep. 22 - Miguel Wilson (Illustrator/Toy Maker) Jul 25, 2020

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The incredibly talented Miguel Wilson makes a special guest appearance in our latest episode. With experience working for companies like CAPCOM and Hasbro, Miguel shares his knowledge in illustration and his journey making his own custom action figures. He's also responsible for designing our awesome Sinbad pins. This is a highly recommended listen for artists looking to take their skills to the next level.

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Visit Miguel Wilson's website to see more of his work

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- Cameras: Various Web Cams & Lumix GH5S

- Recording Software: Switcher Studio

- Editing Software: Final Cut Pro

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Ep. 21 - Gerald Kaye (Marvel Animation) Jul 01, 2020

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We had a great conversation with artist Gerald Kaye who currently works as a storyboard revisionist at Marvel Animation Studios. He breaks down his journey that led him to working with Marvel and gives a lot of great advice. So all aspiring artists and animators should listen to this episode!

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Visit Gerald Kaye's website for more info on Dancing' Machine, Phenomenal Star Force Album, and his Blog

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- Camera: Various Web Cams & Lumix GH5S

- Recording Software: ZOOM App

- Editing Software: Final Cut Pro

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Ep. 20 - Sanford Greene: Part 2 (BITTER ROOT) Jun 16, 2020

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Part 2 of our Sanford Greene interview is all about BITTER ROOT! We take a deep dive into the historical significance and hidden messages in this action packed and thought provoking comic book series. Sanford's journey in Part 1 was a necessary one to co-create this groundbreaking and necessary piece of art.

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OTHER PROJECTS MENTIONED:

- The Hated - Kickstarter

- 1000 - Webtoon , 1000 - Animated Trailer

- EXCELLENCE - Comic Book Series

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- Camera: Various Web Cams & Lumix GH5S

- Recording Software: ZOOM App

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Ep. 20 - Sanford Greene: Part 1 (The Journey) Jun 16, 2020

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Fo our 20th episode, we are honored to share our interview with the insanely talented Sanford Greene, co-creator and illustrator of the now Eisner Award nominated comic book series BITTER ROOT! We had such a blast with this episode that it went a bit longer than planned so we broke the interview up into two parts. Part 1 is a breakdown of Sanford's journey as an artist and how he put himself the a position to create BITTER ROOT. A must listen/watch for every up and coming artist looking to make it big in the comic book industry! Once you've finished Sanford's journey, continue to Part 2 where we dive into all the BITTER ROOT goodness!

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- Camera: Various Web Cams & Lumix GH5S

- Recording Software: ZOOM App

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Ep. 19 - Lessons From A Black Father To His Son Jun 03, 2020

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#BlackLivesMatter

As we continue the fight against police brutality and for absolute equality for all, Sinbad and Royce have deep father/son conversation about how to prepare the next generation of black children. Share your thoughts with us in the comments. My apologies for the squeaky chair! 😅

Want to get involved but don't know where to start? Hit these links to get you started.

- Donations For Change

- Petitions For Change

Artist Credit: Ariel Sinha

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- Camera: Panasonic GH5S

- Recording Software: Streamlabs OBS (Mac), Streamlabs OBS Switcher (iOS)

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Ep. 18 - Houseguest Apr 30, 2020

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Sinbad breaks down everything there is to know about his experience working on Houseguest! If you haven't seen it, I advise you do so before watching this interview.

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- Cameras: iPad Pro (2018), iPhone XS, iPhone 11

- Recording Software: Switcher Studio (iOS)

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Ep. 17 - The Rogue Initiative Apr 21, 2020

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Today's episode is all about tech, games, and entertainment in and after Covid-19 lockdown with special guests Pete, Brad, & Joe from the leading entertainment and technology company, The Rogue Initiative. The Rogue Initiative develops and produces expansive, globally marketable media properties across its film, television and interactive divisions in collaboration with A-list Hollywood talent. Rogue's 2019 immersive 360 degree first-person POV VR film AGENT EMERSON: https://www.agentemerson.com/story.html Rogue’s 2017 VR game CROWE: THE DROWNED ARMORY: https://www.experiencecrowe.com/ Rogue’s 2018 short film THE 716TH on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K6TC93X Episode 1 of Ryker’s Rocket series on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z98BF9pMmQs&t=137s Watch episode on YOUTUBE Follow our Blerd Empire CALENDAR so you're always up to date with our shows and events! Follow The Rogue Initiative Instagram Twitter Facebook Follow Blerd Empire: Instagram Facebook Twitter Follow Sinbad: Instagram Facebook Twitter Follow Royce Instagram Twitter Facebook

Blerd Empire Ep. 15 - Rising To The Occassion (Livestream) Mar 31, 2020

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We had the pleasure of speaking with fashion designers Barbara Bates & Clotee McAfee, both making surgical masks “for the people who are risking their lives everyday for us.” Barbara & Clotee are running gofundme campaigns to help with their cause. If you’ve been sitting at home wondering how to get involved, this it it! Click the links below and donate now.

Barbara Bates Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bates-designs-donates-facial-mask?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet

Clotee McAfee Campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Protective-masks-for-the-front-lines

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Ep. 14 - Livestream Lockdown Mar 22, 2020

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Sinbad & Royce workout some livestream woes as they get ready to expand the podcast to the livestream format during this nation wide lockdown. Catch the livestreams on instagram and YouTube.

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