Thunder Punch Daily
178 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAudio essays by cartoonist Jerzy Drozd
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TPD 339 – Gathering Experiences for the Classroom (& Myself)
March 10, 2024 07:39 - 24 minutes - 21.2 MBA thoughtful question/wondering came to me via the Doctor Baer AMA form: I know a big part of how you advocate for comics and a thing you’ve shared that brings you a lot of joy is the teaching part of what you do– teaching comics. Through the long journey that is making a graphic novel, […]
TPD 338 – Why I Make Art
November 29, 2023 21:46 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBFor my last Art Soundoff entry for 2023, I’m sharing a previously Patreon-only entry from 2022. It’s a longer entry, but I think it clearly states the reasons behind my love of making comics.
TPD 337 – Outlets
November 28, 2023 22:03 - 7 minutes - 6.2 MBFor today’s Art Soundoff entry I talk about where I’m putting my creative energy right now.
TPD 336 – Sleep
November 27, 2023 23:02 - 6 minutes - 5.39 MBI missed a few Art Soundoff entries, but I’m back to talk about with my relationship with sleep, particularly the weird place we go when we sleep!
TPD 335 – Gratitude
November 24, 2023 18:50 - 7 minutes - 6.14 MBIt’s time to reflect on what I’m grateful for during this year’s Art Soundoff.
TPD 334 – Empathy
November 23, 2023 18:43 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBI think about how my relationship with the challenges of making art has changed for this Art Soundoff entry.
TPD 333 – WIP
November 21, 2023 21:23 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBThe Art Soundoff prompt was WIP, so I talk about a drawing I’m working on. Thinking about the procedure, leaving space for story development, and how much I hope the line art will carry in the final piece.
TPD 332 – Sharing
November 21, 2023 01:12 - 5 minutes - 4.52 MBI felt some hesitation to start with today’s Art Soundoff prompt. That led to some curiosity and reflection for today’s entry.
TPD 331 – Pens/Pencils
November 20, 2023 11:24 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBI spin this Art Soundoff prompt into a call for help regarding tool selection.
TPD 330 – Time
November 19, 2023 10:42 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBFor today’s Art Soundoff prompt I look at three ways I want to improve my relationship with time management.
TPD 329 – Characters
November 18, 2023 22:29 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBFor today’s Art Soundoff entry I consider three characters I’ve enjoyed writing. Links mentioned:
TPD 325 – Latest Drawing
November 10, 2023 08:18 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBLet’s talk about my latest drawing for the next Art Soundoff entry. I mentioned my Fabulous Secrets microcast, with even more behind-the-scenes and personal reflections, which you can find on Patreon!
TPD 324 – Pitching My Latest Product or Service
November 09, 2023 20:43 - 2 minutes - 2.04 MBIt’s another Art Soundoff prompt: can I pitch my latest product or service? As Reflector says in Transformers, More than Meets the Eye, pt 1: Let’s find out! Here are the notes I took just before recording:
TPD 323 – Influence/Inspiration
November 08, 2023 18:39 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBAnother Art Soundoff entry, this time on how I’m thinking about influences on my work as a teaching artist and cartoonist. Here are the quick notes I took just before recording:
TPD 322 – Beginnings
November 07, 2023 17:07 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBFor this Art Soundoff entry I think about a recent blog post and a conversation I had with a student. And a metaphor that may or may not be serviceable. Here are the notes I wrote just before recording: And here is the audio from the blog post linked above:
TPD 321 – Favorite Tool
November 06, 2023 15:14 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBFor this Art Soundoff entry I look at when we have to say goodbye to a favorite tool.
TPD 320 – Reactions/Community
November 05, 2023 10:49 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBIt’s time for another Art Soundoff entry! This time I’m thinking about my relationship with how I want an audience to react to my work. Links mentioned:
TPD 319 – Playing
November 04, 2023 22:48 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBIt’s another Art Soundoff Prompt: What are you Playing? Well, I’m not playing any video or board games, but I am being playful with my teaching! Here are the notes I took just before recording:
TPD 318 – Challenges
November 03, 2023 15:09 - 6 minutes - 5.41 MBToday I do my best to remember what challenges felt like when I was in high school, and how my relationship with them has changed as I’ve aged.
TPD 317 – Notebooks
November 02, 2023 12:06 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBI’m following the prompts for Art Soundoff 2023, and today’s is Notebooks. Here are the notes I took just before recording: Links mentioned in this episode:
TPD 316 – Art Soundoff 2023: Introductions
November 01, 2023 16:57 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBI’m back to doing Art Soundoff again, this time to follow along with my Interactive Media students. I try to model how I think about articulating what I’d like people to know about me. Before I record I try to draft a few thoughts on a piece of scrap paper. Here are the notes I … TPD 316 – Art Soundoff 2023: Introductions Read More »
TPD Special: Influences: Indiana Jones, with Jerzy Drozd & Ben Hatke
June 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBI’m starting a series of special discussions with some friends, focusing on art that influenced The Inscrutable Doctor Baer and the Case of the Two-Faced Statue. In this first TPD Special I’m joined by Ben Hatke, author of the upcoming Things In the Basement, for an enthusiastic exploration of the Indiana Jones movies. We look … TPD Special: Influences: Indiana Jones, with Jerzy Drozd & Ben Hatke Read More »
TPD 288 – Why be a Teaching Artist?
November 30, 2020 17:22 - 10 minutes - 8.98 MBClosing out my Art Soundoff series with some reflections on why being a teaching artist is so meaningful for me. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 287 – What if the Power Goes Out?
November 27, 2020 18:59 - 8 minutes - 6.86 MBToday I share some thoughts on a certain kind of adaptability that will aid you when leading workshops. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 286 – Performance Persona
November 26, 2020 19:42 - 9 minutes - 8 MBToday I share a principle I observe when thinking about my the performance I put on with every workshop or class. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 285 – Reverse-engineering Artist Activity to Make Lesson Plans
November 25, 2020 21:23 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBPaying attention to how artists share their work and asking why can lead to some fun activities for your workshop. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 284 – Teaching Improves Your Work, pt 4
November 23, 2020 15:00 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBIf you get practice presenting in a classroom or at an assembly, you’ll get better at hand-selling your work. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 283 – Teaching Improves Your Work, pt 3
November 20, 2020 21:10 - 10 minutes - 8.71 MBWorking with beginners and helping them find their path reveals the many paths available to you as an artist. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 282 – Reaching Different Learners
November 19, 2020 17:17 - 10 minutes - 9.11 MBToday I share some thoughts on how you could be the first person to present an alternate approach to different kinds of learners, then close with some thoughts on how imporant it is to help beginners who are gripped by your medium. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by … TPD 282 – Reaching Different Learners Read More »
TPD 281 – Creating a Safe Place for Exploration
November 18, 2020 11:50 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBSometimes we need to address the notion of “doing things right,” in order to free our students to be creative. Today I share how I model a sense of playful transgression to help the students feel safe to explore and connect with art. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Why Everyone Who Loves Comics … TPD 281 – Creating a Safe Place for Exploration Read More »
TPD 280 – Power and Responsibility
November 17, 2020 14:03 - 9 minutes - 7.79 MBBuilding on yesterday’s entry, I share some thoughts on respecting the gap of experience and expertise between you and your students. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 279 – An Antidote to Flop Sweats
November 16, 2020 15:38 - 9 minutes - 8.03 MBTeaching your art is more explicitly a service-driven endeavor, which means it’s not entirely about you. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 278 – How do You Know if Learning has Happened?
November 15, 2020 20:33 - 8.44 MBWhat are outcomes and why are they important? Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 277 – Teaching Improves Your Work, pt 2
November 14, 2020 16:58 - 7.9 MBHelping students navigate their challenges will help you develop your own inner guide for when you face challenges. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 276 – Teaching Improves Your Work, pt 1
November 13, 2020 19:38 - 5.11 MBYour art can be profoundly affected by your students, if you’re open to it. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 275 – Improvising with Pre-designed Bits
November 12, 2020 21:41 - 7.66 MBToday I compare being a teaching artist with being a stand-up comedian. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 274 – Gameful Events
November 11, 2020 22:19 - 6.83 MBWorkshop activities can feel more immersive when set up as a game. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattSubscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 273 – Pacing
November 10, 2020 22:35 - 5.67 MBThinking about purposeful pauses and pacing when presenting. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattJerzy on Google+Subscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 272 – Fluency
November 10, 2020 04:32 - 5.06 MBSharing a few thoughts about what the students need to see in a visual demo. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattJerzy on Google+Subscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 271 – Pricing
November 08, 2020 22:59 - 5.54 MBToday I spend a little time talking about pricing your workshops. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattJerzy on Google+Subscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 270 – You Can’t Get Too Specific
November 07, 2020 22:28 - 8.01 MBNarrowing down to one idea for a lesson plan can sound reductive (it did to me, at least), but it will help you focus and create entry points for students. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by […]
TPD 269 – Perspective Taking & Classroom Language
November 06, 2020 20:09 - 6.64 MBThis time I talk about the words I use in my workshop classrooms and how perspective taking figures into my job as a teaching artist. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattJerzy on Google+Subscribe through […]
TPD 268 – Removing Ambiguity with Lesson Plans
November 05, 2020 22:28 - 7.57 MBAs promised, today I check in with some thoughts on why lesson plans are an important part of your work as a teaching artist. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattJerzy on Google+Subscribe through iTunesListen […]
TPD 267 – Evidence of Your Workshop Experience
November 04, 2020 20:18 - 6.89 MBToday I share some thoughts about how signing up for public speaking events and capturing my classroom experiences helped me get more jobs as a teaching artist. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattJerzy on […]
TPD 266 – Leveling Up at Listening
November 03, 2020 20:15 - 11.2 MBToday I tell a story where I apologized to my students. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattJerzy on Google+Subscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 265 – You Don’t Have to Show Up as a Genius Orator
November 02, 2020 23:20 - 7.84 MBJust as our earlier art is less skilled, we should allow ourselves to be less skilled when we begin as a teaching artist. Provided we begin with the intention of growing! Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover […]
TPD 264 – Ways I talked myself out of teaching
November 02, 2020 01:01 - 8.03 MBIt’s Art Soundoff time again, and today I state my intentions for 2020 and share some rationale on why I shouldn’t teach. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet DigitalVoiceover by Tara PlattJerzy on Google+Subscribe through iTunesListen on Stitcher
TPD 263 – Art Soundoff Four Million Years Later
October 31, 2019 14:31 - 7.75 MBIt’s Art Soundoff time again, and today I check in with my plans for the 2019 series of Thunder Punch Daily essays. Links mentioned: Four Million Years Later, where TPD will be updating this year. Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd.Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and […]
TPD 293 – How to Lead a Comics Workshop, Pt 30
November 30, 2018 18:55In this final Art Soundoff entry for 2018, I offer some words of encouragement and some gratitude. Links mentioned: Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music for this show is by Eliott Drozd. Audio hosting provided by Ka-Blam Digital Printing and IndyPlanet Digital Voiceover by Tara Platt Follow Jerzy’s various feeds Subscribe through iTunes
TPD 292 – How to Lead a Comics Workshop, Pt 29
November 29, 2018 18:40This time I share some resources to help you develop your own lesson plans. Links mentioned: Drawing Words/Writing Pictures Cartooning: Philosophy and Practice The DC Comics Guide to Penciling Comics The DC Comics Guide to Inking Comics Understanding Comics Making Comics Comics: A Pathway to Learning NerdCampMI Ignite talks Art Soundoff #artsoundoff on Twitter Music […]