E14: Anime, Manga, & Drawing with Steve Calandra

Published: May 24, 2021, 9 a.m.

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This week I was lucky enough to have another creative mind, artist, and fellow nerd on the pod. Steve Calandra is not only a friend, but the sole creator of "Space Pirate." It\'s a manga, but it\'s also a comic book, and it served as the launching-off point for a bigger discussion about how different art forms are labeled, the differences between them, whether that\'s fair or not, and if the distinctions even matter at all.

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We got philosophical, but we also spent a chunk nerding out over "Dragon Ball," "Invincible," and more of our favorite parts of the anime/cartoon/manga/comic world. 

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Last but most definitely not least, we got deep into the weeds on the physical process of creating "Space Pirate." From questions about writing vs. art, to the "simple" process of printing, we covered it all. If you want a crash course in what it takes to get going yourself, or just want some behind the scenes info on "Space Pirate," tune in.

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I\'m a big fan of his work personally. I own every issue so far, and will continue to buy them as they come out. I urge you all to do the same. They\'re cheap, fun, and a good source of entertainment. 

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Go HERE for his ETSY store where you can buy physical copies (do that).

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Go HERE to check out the digital versions, subscribe, and leave some comments/feedback (do that too).

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Go HERE to follow "Space Pirate" on Instagram for some more content and updates (okay come on this one is easy).

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As always, for more info on my guests, upcoming episodes, and daily rants about whatever I\'m doing that day, follow "the link" on Instagram and Twitter. If you\'re enjoying the podcast, or you\'re just a good friend: subscribe on your favorite platform, give me a rating, drop me a comment, share some links, and tell your friends. 

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Until next time...nerd on.

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