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The Pencil Pushers Podcast

MRC Brand Design's Mike Rosado
Animation
Illustration
Art
Black American Experience
Looney Tunes
Hand-Drawn Animation
Visual Arts
Creativity
Lauren Griffin
Identity
Cultural Truths
Disney
Networking
Business Of Art
Comic Books
The Printed Peanut
Vamos
Mexican-American Culture
Mental Health
Raleigh

The Pencil Pushers Podcast celebrates the art of hand-drawing. Produced by MRC Brand Design Studio, it features interviews with illustrators, animators, comic artists, and other talented individuals. Hosted by Mike Rosado, an artist, musician, and designer, the Podcast aims to showcase artists' work and provide insights into their creative process. Join Mike as he chats with his friends and idols ... more

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Latest Episodes

Host Mike Rosado welcomes designer/illustrator/author John Contino to the Pencil Pushers podcast to discuss Contino's upbringing on Long Island, his parents' craft-driven influence, and his early path from band flyers, cassette art, and self-taught H... more

Mike Rosado interviews Raleigh-based illustrator and designer Ian Wenstrand about his highly detailed, vibrant illustrations blending cityscapes, technology, and imaginative world-building. Wenstrand describes drawing constantly as a kid, studying st... more

Host Mike Rosado welcomes master penman Jake Weidmann to the Pencil Pushers Podcast to discuss his path from lifelong, largely self-taught drawing and sculpture to becoming the youngest certified Master Penman (at 26, in 2011). Weidman recounts being... more

Host Mike Rosado interviews Maggie Richardson, niece of famed Disney concept artist and illustrator Mary Blair, about Blair's life, influence, and legacy. Richardson recalls childhood visits when Blair, living bi-coastally in New York and California,... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Wenstrand
Illustrator and designer based in Raleigh, NC
Independent illustrator/designer
Episode: Ian Wenstrand: Artist & Illustrator
Jake Weidmann
Master Penman, artist specializing in calligraphy, penmanship, and related crafts
Episode: Jake Weidmann: Master Penman & Artist
Maggie Richardson
Niece of Mary Blair, curator and steward of Blair's legacy
Independent curator/advocate for Mary Blair's work
Episode: Mary Blair: Celebrated Artist and Disney Legend
Scott Johnson
President, Musgrave Pencil Company
Musgrave Pencil Company
Episode: Musgrave Pencil Co: Family-Owned Pencil Manufacturer
Tim Delger
Creative lead, Studio Delger
Studio Delger
Episode: Musgrave Pencil Co: Family-Owned Pencil Manufacturer
Will Carsola
Artist, writer, and creative director at Liquid Death
Liquid Death
Episode: Will Carsola: From Mr. Pickles to Creative Director at Liquid Death
Walter C. Barnett
Designer, art director, and multidisciplinary creative
Dreamer (art director); former ESPN production designer; former 14th Street Y graphic designer
Episode: Walter C. Barnett: Multidisciplinary Art Director Behind J. Cole's Dreamer
Darrell Young
Illustrator, toy designer, and comic artist
Self-employed / Darrell Young Design
Episode: Darryl Young: Illustrator, Toy Designer, and Comic Artist
Travis Knight
Illustrator and creative professional based in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Independent/Freelance illustrator; worked with Netflix, DC Comics, Washington Post, Stranger Things merchandising
Episode: Travis Knight: Designer & Illustrator

Host

Mike Rosado
Host of engaging conversations with artists in illustration, animation, and comic art, focusing on their creative journeys and insights into the artistic process.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Really enjoy listening!

    Mike has meaningful conversations with truly inspirational artists. I first listened when I saw he interviewed Hayley Barry and was pleasantly surprised to see when I stuck around and listened to interviews of various animators, etc. I got a lot out of their conversations as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rachelfc927
    United States2 years ago
  • Very inspiring and informative

    I thoroughly enjoy this podcast. Very inspiring and informative material!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LCM77777
    United States5 years ago
  • A must-listen for artists & illustrators

    Found the podcast thanks to Mary Kate McDevitt and I’m so glad I did! As a full-time graphic designer and freelance illustrator & letterist it’s crucial to know how others are balancing their creative lives. I especially love the talk about burn-out, mental health, and how thriving as an artist can continues despite them. Mike is a great host that prompts guests at the right moment and can carry on a natural and easy to listen to conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    diwitman
    United States6 years ago
  • A Must Listen!

    The Pencil Pusher’s podcast is the best new podcast I’ve found covering the creative field. With guests ranging from the Milton Glaser to Disney animators to local artists, host Mike Rosado asks the right questions to get his guests to open up and share great insights. Highly recommend giving it a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joey aka baseballst4r
    United States7 years ago
  • Tapping into a new genre

    I’m not an artist but have a huge interest in how artists hone their craft. After listening to the first episode, I’m hooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djsquid5000
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the meaningful conversations and inspiring insights shared by artists.
The engaging nature of Mike's hosting is often highlighted, as he navigates conversations seamlessly.
Many find the discussions on creativity, mental health, and work-life balance particularly valuable for their own careers.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#228
Australia/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#82
Hong Kong/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#89
Argentina/Arts/Visual Arts
Apple Podcasts
#113
Indonesia/Arts/Visual Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jake Weidmann: Master Penman & Artist
Q: What does your work week look like balancing four kids and a demanding craft?
He shares his approach to intentional scheduling, prioritizing family, setting studio boundaries, and integrating family into the studio to keep craft and life in harmony.
Jake Weidmann: Master Penman & Artist
Q: Tell me about how you really started to drill down into this passion of calligraphy, of penmanship. Walk me through that.
He describes discovering calligraphy through a wedding invitation need, discovering a master penman and oblique pen, and deciding to pursue the Master Penman path after being inspired by historical practices.
Jake Weidmann: Master Penman & Artist
Q: Tell me about the dynamic there. Was it just a lack of resources or was it just kind of happenstance?
Jake explains that early discouragement from formal art education shifted him toward pursuing art through self-directed study, mentorship, and later commissions, which opened alternate doors to professional artistry.
Charly Clements: Illustrator, Online Educator, Entrepreneur
Q: What was the feeling like when you licensed your greeting cards?
She describes licensing as a breakthrough that showed there were multiple revenue streams in illustration beyond traditional commissions, including distribution through supermarkets and online platforms, which helped scale her business.
Charly Clements: Illustrator, Online Educator, Entrepreneur
Q: How did this all start? Talk to me about how you started in the UK and made your way to Thailand.
Charly explains her move from the UK into a freelance illustration career, early challenges with education, a significant stint in Berlin, and eventually adopting a nomadic lifestyle fueled by a love for travel and the desire to keep creating while on the road.

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Recent guests on The Pencil Pushers Podcast include:

1. Ian Wenstrand
2. Jake Weidmann
3. Maggie Richardson
4. Scott Johnson
5. Tim Delger
6. Will Carsola
7. Walter C. Barnett
8. Darrell Young

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