What Makes it Fun w/ Joe & Ami

Episode #11 - Comic Books! W/ Comic Writer Chuck Dixon!

[https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545bc479e4b09a5cc2ead93a/1461532236137-8966RUEW3RFY2W87DH0B/image-asset.jpeg?format=1000w] Joe, Ami, and Chuck talk about writing comic books, and superhero character development. In his legendary career Chuck has written Punisher, Batman, Nightwing, Robin, and co-created the villain Bane. Chuck also gives advice about how to get into your creative space, and how to get your start in the comic industry. Then Ami and Joe give examples of really fun moments in comics, and ones that could've be funner. Check out everything Chuck at his website here: Dixonverse [http://dixonverse.blogspot.com/]

Episode #10 - Disney Imagineering! W/ Disney Legend Rolly Crump!

[https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545bc479e4b09a5cc2ead93a/1454001396295-DR2AQBRTV41W3N2K65OG/image-asset.jpeg?format=1000w] Joe, Ami, and Rolly talk about Disney Imagineering and creating attractions for Disneyland such as the Haunted Mansion, It's A Small World, and many other attractions in the park. Rolly then gives advice about how to be creative, and how Walt Disney trained him through osmosis, on how to be a creative team leader. Check out his book here:http://www.amazon.com/Kind-Cute-Story-Rolly-Crump/dp/098547064X [Joe, Ami, and Rolly talk about Disney Imagineering and creating attractions for Disneyland such as the Haunted Mansion, It's A Small World, and many other attractions in the park. Rolly then gives advice about how to be creative, and how Walt Disney trained him through osmosis, on how to be a creative team leader.Check out his book here: http://www.amazon.com/Kind-Cute-Story-Rolly-Crump/dp/098547064X]

Episode #9 - Cartoons! W/ Cartoon Writer/Producer, Rich Fogel!

[https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545bc479e4b09a5cc2ead93a/1451195725551-ZE5WZ5G1F2SBB2R0FU0O/image-asset.jpeg?format=1000w] We interview the cartoon writer and producer that wrote your entire childhood! Rich Fogel talks to us about working on Batman Beyond, Justice League, Superman, Robocop, Muppet Babies, The Smurfs, the list goes on and on! We talk about what makes an engaging cartoon show, and how to get your start in the cartoon business as show creator. Ami and I then have a round of "Almost Fun" and "Certified Fun" where we talk about Mickey Mouse, Flip the Frog, Avatar and Korra! Visit Rich Fogel on Facebook here!https://www.facebook.com/RichFogelWriter/?fref=ts [https://www.facebook.com/RichFogelWriter/?fref=ts] You can check out League of S.T.E.A.M. here:http://leagueofsteam.com/#landingpage [http://leagueofsteam.com/#landingpage] Get his book here! Diamond in the Rough. [http://www.amazon.com/A-Diamond-Rough-Rich-Fogel/dp/150239409X] This is the comparison of Mickey mouse and Flip the Frog that I was talking about in the episode. Similar settings, but very different engagement and discovery moments.

Episode #8 - Film Writing! w/ Film Writer, Dirk Blackman!

[https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545bc479e4b09a5cc2ead93a/1449371196755-FZRPOIG85E5JNWERGFX1/image-asset.jpeg?format=1000w] Joe, Ami and Dirk talk about film writing, pitching films, and trends in the movie industry, why they work and why they don't (sometimes). When then talk about the portrayal of women in film and tv. We also have a spirited round of "Certified Fun" and "Almost Fun" where we talk about what we loved, and what could have been better about Tomorrowland, Jupiter Ascending, Interstellar, and Aliens.

Episode #7 - Fashion Design! w/ Fashion Designer, Natalia Fedner!

[https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/545bc479e4b09a5cc2ead93a/1447008192336-6SXXKNLPPMXT1USQIQPM/image-asset.jpeg?format=1000w] Joe, Ami and Natalia talk about fashion design, creating new trends, and what's new in fashion. Some of Natalia's clients include JLo, The Kardashians, Lenny Kravitz, and more! We then talk about how to do what you want for a living, and how you have to work to realize your dreams. Such an amazing and inspiring episode, especially for budding entrepreneurs! Ve sure to check out Natalia's website here:http://www.nataliafedner.com [http://www.nataliafedner.com]