Episode 130: Cody The Creative

February 17, 2020 by Cheryl Jones

Cody The Creative, artist of landscapes, pennies, shoes and clothing, sat down with me to talk about the movies that made him the creative he is today. Join us, as we discuss ego-sized boxes, Shotgun Joe, going off the deep end, and dialogue even an idiot can love.

Have something to say about Cody’s influential movies? Want to share a comment or ask me a question? It’s easy to reach me! Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com.

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Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 130

Cody The Creative website

Cody The Creative on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

New Beverly Cinema – Los Angeles, CA

create! Magazine online – You can also buy the magazine at these locations:

Skylight Books – Los Angeles
McNally Jackson Books – NYC
Charlotte Street News – London

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March 2: Episode 131 featuring actor David Pasquesi of Veep (HBO) and Lodge 49 (now available on Hulu).

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Episode 128: Sam Sawyer

January 20, 2020 by Cheryl Jones

Sam Sawyer, artist and creator of the upcoming animated show S.A.L.E.M., joined me to talk about the movies that made her the creative woman she is today. Join us, as we discuss religious treasures, creepy bunnies doing awful stuff, making it beautiful, and Pong life.

Have something to say about Sam’s influential movies? Want to share a comment or ask me a question? It’s easy to reach me! Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com.

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Click here to listen to episode 128.

Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 128:

S.A.L.E.M. on Kickstarter

S.A.L.E.M. on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Sam Sawyer on Twitter and Instagram

Rob Paulsen’s Voice Lessons on Amazon

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February 3: Episode 129 featuring Casey Merkling, Founding Teacher of Yoga Squared.

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Episode 124: ‘Becca’lise Deveaux

November 25, 2019 by Cheryl Jones

‘Becca’lise Deveaux, toddler teacher, mom, and film blogger, sat down with me on a rainy evening to chat about the movies that made her who she is today. Join us, as we discuss huge appetites, popcorn for breakfast, rooting for the jazz combo, and grinding mummies.

Have something to say about ‘Becca’lise’s influential movies? Want to share a comment or ask me a question? It’s easy to reach me! Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com.

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Click here to listen to episode 124.

Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 124:

‘Becca’lise Deveaux on Instagram

This Cinematic Life

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December 9: Episode 125, featuring another great guest.

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Episode 121: Donna Canez

October 14, 2019 by Cheryl Jones

Donna Cañez, Manager of Randy’s Donuts (she recently switched from Hollywood & Highland to the West Covina location), sat down with me to talk about the movies that made her who she is today. Join us, as we discuss ignoring the personal, baseball caps and VHS, everybody’s Han Solo, and background images.

Have something to say about Donna’s influential movies? Want to share a comment or ask me a question? It’s easy to reach me! Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com.

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Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 121:

Randy’s Donuts

Donna Cañez on Instagram

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October 28: Episode 122 from Los Angeles Comic Con, featuring creators from Artists Alley.

November 11: Episode 123 featuring Laser Malena-Webber of The Doubleclicks and author of Crowdfunding for Musicians.

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Episode 97: James Fairbanks IV

November 12, 2018 by Cheryl Jones

James Fairbanks IV, animator/writer and creator of Connie the Conjurer, sat down with me to chat about the movies that made him the up-and-coming name in the animation world that he is today. Join us, as we discuss the eternal high school Python, flying children, simple genius, and animated networking.

Have a thought to share about James’ influential movies? Share your comments, or ask me a question. It’s easy to reach me! Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com.

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Click here to listen to episode 97.

Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 97:

Connie the Conjurer – Indiegogo

Connie the Conjurer on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

Crystal & The Northern Lights by James Fairbanks IV – Amazon

James Fairbanks IV on Twitter & Instagram

A Walk On Water surf therapy

Dan Povenmire & Jeff “Swampy” Marsh rap videos: “Animatin'” (Phineas & Ferb) and “We’re Gonna Do It Again” (Milo Murphy’s Law)

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November 26: Episode 98, featuring Neil Landau, author of TV Writing on Demand: Creating Great Content in the Digital Era; co-screenwriter of Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead (with episode 17 guest Tara Ison); and Assistant Dean, Special Programs and Associate Director, MFA Screenwriting – Writing for Television with the UCLA School of Film & Television

December 10: Episode 99, featuring Jeremiah Jacobs (The Heartbreak Time Machine), composer of the Movies Made Me theme music! Hear his awesome songs on Soundcloud.

Episode 94: Long Beach Comic Con

October 1, 2018 by Cheryl Jones

Long Beach Comic Con’s Artist Alley is rich with amazingly talented people, each offering their own unique approach to the creation of art and merchandise for fans of pop culture. I recorded with a variety of these creators and asked each to share a movie that influenced them to be who they are today. Please be sure to visit the websites and social media for each of my guests, follow them, and, perhaps, buy some of their work!

My thanks to all the artists and creators who took time out of their Con day to record with me! You’ll hear from:

Anthony Mendez – Follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Kat Hudson – Follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Jason Radovan – Follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Old School – Follow on Twitter and Instagram.

3RDI – Follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Russell Nohelty – Follow on Twitter and Instagram. Hear his influential movies during episode 58.

Bernyce Talley – Follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Susan Lee – Follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Jose Esteban Cardenas – Follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Justin Luis Vargas – Follow on Instagram.

John Speas – Follow on Twitter and Instagram. Listen to Blast From Our Past podcast.

Adam Speas – Follow on Twitter and Instagram. List to Blast From Our Past podcast.

Beverly Arce – Follow on Instagram.

Rachel Elese – Follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Jackie Zebrowski – Follow on Twitter and Instagram. Listen to Page 7 podcast.

Geoffrey Adams – Follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Nubia O’Hare – Follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Have something to say about the artists or movie choices in this episode? Share your thoughts, or ask me a question. It’s easy to reach me! Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com.

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Click here to listen to episode 94.

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October 15: Episode 95, featuring actor Tony Wayne, star of Pinch (directed by episode 43 guest Jake Lloyd).

October 29: Episode 96, featuring Trevor Dillon, Programming Director for The Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, CA.

Episode 91: Comic-Con International: San Diego

August 20, 2018 by Cheryl Jones

I spent the first day of Comic-Con International: San Diego recording with con-goers who attended our Podcast Advocates panel, artists selling their amazing work on Artist’s Alley, and creators in the Small Press area. Each of them shared with me a movie that influenced them to be who they are today. Please be sure to visit the websites and social media for each of my guests, follow them, and, perhaps, buy some of their work!

My thanks to everyone who took the time to record with me during their busy Comic-Con day! You’ll hear from these awesome people:

Alison Wilgus – Follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Check out her website. Subscribe and listen to her podcast, Graphic Novel TK and follow the show on Twitter.

Matthew LaBelle – Listen to his podcasts Lucdogg in the Morning and The Voice of One Wheel on litmradio.com. Follow the shows on Twitter and Instagram.

Tom Hodges – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his website.

Bryan K. Turner – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his website.

Tony Washington – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his website.

Danny Haas – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his website.

Greg Luzniak – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his website.

Andrew Day – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his website.

Edgar Delgado – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his website.

Leen Isabel – Follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Check out her website.

Dominic Aradio – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Get Colt The Outlander on Amazon.

Penelope R. Gaylord – Follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Check out her website.

Jerry A. Gaylord – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his website.

Nguyen Dong – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his website.

Mark Dos Santos – Follow him on Facebook and Instagram. Check out his website.

Lonnie Millsap – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his website and his comic, Bacön.

Larry Ross – Follow Blast From The Past on Twitter and Instagram. Check out the Blast From The Past website.

Nooligan (Hai-Na-Nu Saulque) – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his website.

Justin Orr – Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Check out his website.

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Click here to listen to episode 91.

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September 3: Episode 92, featuring Alexander Hoffman, artist and creator of Tales of Absurdity.

September 17: Episode 93, featuring Phil Johnson, host of Under the Crossbones podcast, comedian and singer.

Episode 90: Sonia Melinkoff

August 6, 2018 by Cheryl Jones

Sonia Melinkoff, creator of amazing nerdy oven mitts and other delights, available through her Nerdy Novelty Design website, sat down with me to talk about the movies that made her who she is today. Join us, as we discuss scary balloons, inauthentic authenticity, how to read a book, and popular oven mitts.

Have something to say about Sonia’s movie choices? Share your comments, or ask me a question. It’s easy to reach me! Just visit the Contact Us page to send me a message, or you can email directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com.

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Click here to listen to episode 90.

Here are links to items of interest mentioned in episode 90:

Nerdy Novelty Design online store

Nerdy Novelty Design on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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August 20: Episode 91 from Comic-Con International: San Diego, featuring conversations from Artist’s Alley.

September 3: Episode 92, featuring Alexander Hoffman, artist and creator of Tales of Absurdity webcomic. His first book, Tales of Absurdity: The Dawn of Absurdity, is now available on Amazon.

Episode 86: WonderCon

June 11, 2018 by Cheryl Jones

I spent two days at this year’s WonderCon Anaheim and had a great time talking with a whole bunch of truly amazing creators throughout Artist’s Alley. I asked each artist to tell me about one movie that influenced them to be who they are. While I was there, I also caught up with a couple past guests of the show, who were selling their awesome artwork to the throngs of con-goers.

You’ll hear from:

Christopher Uminga – View his work and follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr.

Albert Nguyen – View his work on his website, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Gwyn Conaway – View her work on her website and Etsy, and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Lamont Hunt – View his work on his website, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

José Pulido – View his work on his website, and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Zee Cee Art – View his work on his website, and follow him on Instagram and Deviant Art.

Charles Thurston – View his work on his website and Etsy, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Ashleigh Popplewell – View her work on her website, and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Brandon Kenney – View his work on his website, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Brandi Kenney – View her work on her website, and follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Mike Matola – View his work on his website, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Joe Luma – View his work and follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

Maggie Love – View her work on her website, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Irene Flores – View her work on her website, and follow her on Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr.

Jordan Monsell – View his work on his website and Etsy, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Richard Garcia – View his work on Etsy, and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jared Boone – Follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Tomas Overbai – View his work on his website, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

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Click here to listen to episode 86.

Be sure to join me for these upcoming episodes:

June 25: Episode 87, featuring Jonathan Young, co-host of Bomb’s Away podcast.

July 9: Episode 88, featuring Jarrett Seifert, co-host of Bomb’s Away podcast.

Episode 65: Comic-Con International: San Diego

August 21, 2017 by Cheryl Jones

We made our first-ever visit to Comic-Con International: San Diego this year and it was something very different than we could possibly have imagined. But, like all Comic-Cons, it was a wonderful place to meet new people and chat about influential movies. So, enjoy this brief episode of conversations with artists, creators, and Movies Made Me fans! You’ll hear from:

Justin Quizon – Co-host of Nothing New: A Remake Podcast and Benview on Spielberg on the Benview Network.

Rhiannon Owens – Trading card artist (Topps, Marvel, and others). Find her work at RhiannonDrewIt.com. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Patrick Ballesteros – Artist, whose work you can see at PatrickBallesteros.com. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Purchase his artwork on BigCartel.com and Threadless.com.

Joey Spiotto – Artist, whose work you can see at JO3BOT.com. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Purchase his artwork at Etsy, Gallery 1988 and TeeFury.

Patrick Scullin – Illustrator and Comic Book creator. Part of the Webcomics Advocates panels at many Comic-Cons. See his work at ScullinIllustration.com. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Joshua Murcray – Social Media Director for the Amazon series Nobility (from episode 45 guest EJ De la Pena), Owner/Founder of Murcray Management.

Lawrence Duane – Film/Video Editor. Find him online at LawrenceDuane.com.

Julia Bradford – Movies Made Me listener, who regularly connects us to amazing potential guests on Twitter!

Jess Osterhout – Movies Made Me listener, who we met for the very first time!

Tell us what you think of this episode and the movies discussed! Share your thoughts, or ask us a question. It’s easy to reach us! Just visit our Contact Us page to send us a message, or you can email us directly at moviesmademepod@gmail.com.

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Click here to listen to episode 65.

Be sure to join us September 4 for episode 66, our first LIVE show recorded at Comic Con Palm Springs, featuring Murray Valeriano, comedian and host of the Road Stories podcast!

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Episode 130: Cody The Creative

Episode 128: Sam Sawyer

Episode 124: ‘Becca’lise Deveaux

Episode 121: Donna Canez

Episode 97: James Fairbanks IV

Episode 94: Long Beach Comic Con

Episode 91: Comic-Con International: San Diego

Episode 90: Sonia Melinkoff

Episode 86: WonderCon