Join me for the Steve Ogden Braincast, wherein I talk about my plans and progress for my various projects, as well as a little philosophy on art, creativity, and writing.
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EPISODE 16 – BREAKING LANE
(20:54)
12-29-2009
In this episode, I celebrate the completion of Moon Town Book #1, and suggest it’s time you stop asking other people’s opinions and just do what you want. Music by Tim Larkin.
 
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EPISODE 15 – STORY MATTERS Pt 2 – DELAYING TACTICS
(23:22)
11-30-2009
In this episode, I talk about my story process and why I believe too much preproduction is a delaying tactic that can prevent you from creating Your Thing. Music by Tim Larkin.
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EPISODE 14 – OF LOST ROBOTS and a GIRL IN LONDON
(28:23)
10-22-2009
In this episode, I talk about how Imogen Heap’s new album Ellipse and Amanita’s new game Machinarium strike a similar chord in me and why they are inspiring me right now. I also backtrack to the previous Braincast to add some thoughts about Motivation, and wax philosophical on the subject of How to be More Creative. Music by Tim Larkin.
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EPISODE 13 – STORY MATTERS Pt 1 – MOTIVATION
(23:24)
10-10-2009
In this episode, I begin talking about my approach to story, beginning with inspiration and motivation. Where do the ideas come from? Tune in and find out! Music by Tim Larkin.
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EPISODE 12 – CHARACTER COUNTS, Pt 4 – Triple Bee
and Savannah Bonn (25:39)
08-25-2009
In this episode, I continue talking about creating and writing characters, focusing on characters who evolved from a narrative need, specifically Moon Town TV news commentators Triple Bee and Savannah Bonn. Also, I chat briefly with my son Thomas about his thoughts on character as he wraps up pre-production on his own forthcoming webcomic Fetch the Bee. Music – Can’t Fool Me and The Trees Ask, by Steve Ogden..
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PODCAST FEED IS MOVING (:54)
08-25-2009
The old feed at www.steveogden.com/podcast/podcast.xml is no longer being updated. The new feed is www.steveogden.com/braincast.xml
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EPISODE 11 – CHARACTER COUNTS, Pt 3 – Dabney (29:11)
08-14-2009
In this episode, I continue talking about creating and writing characters, focusing on characters who evolved from other character’s needs within the story, namely Moon Town Facilities Administrator Dabney Flagg and Agnes the Navicomputer. Music by Tim Larkin.
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EPISODE 10 – CHARACTER COUNTS, Pt 2 – Cassandra (24:47)
08-07-2009
In this episode, I continue talking about creating and writing characters, focusing on Cassandra Quinn’s roots, and what makes her a Real Person. Music by Tim Larkin.
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EPISODE 9 – CHARACTER COUNTS, Pt 1 – Simon (33:07)
07-31-2009
In this episode, I talk about creating and writing characters, starting with Simon Tripline, tracing his evolution back to the dark days of Moon Town the Parody and Superhero Superpilot Ace Tripwire.
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EPISODE 8 – GOLD or LAMB (20:45)
07-10-2009
In this episode, I expand on my thoughts on webcomics and self-publishing, as well as my thoughts on the balance between creating and promoting your work.
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EPISODE 7 – WE DON’T NEED NO STEENKING PUBLISHER (29:30)
06-16-2009
In this episode, I talk about my new graphic novelization of Moon Town, which is currently being serialized online. I also give a brief update on my previous graphic novel pitch, which in part led me to this decision to create and publish Moon Town on my own.
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EPISODE 6 – WE ARE THE CUBICLE PIGS (19:54)
03-07-2009
In this episode, I talk about the release of my new comic short Cubicle Pigs and its first episode Commercial Art. I also talk about where the idea came from, the Super Bowl, Advertising, and EEEEvil Corporations.
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EPISODE 5 – TO FISH OR CUT BAIT (18:57)
03-07-2009
In this episode, I talk about what it means to be true to your own artistic vision, my website redesign, the demise of Croaker’s Gorge, and the future of Cubicle Pigs, The Lucky Guy, and Moon Town.
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EPISODE 4 – ADAPTATION (19:59)
01-23-2009
In this episode, I talk about my completed graphic novel pitch, the process of adapting novels to movies, what I’ve learned from adapting my novel to a graphic novel, news about the future of Croaker’s Gorge including an Italian version, and an update on the forthcoming Moon Town trailer. Music by Steve Ogden and Tim Larkin.
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EPISODE 3 - PROJECT ROUNDUP (28:13)
11-07-2008
We begin the new Steve Ogden Braincast with a Project Roundup. Find out the latest about Moon Town, Croakers Gorge and my new secret graphic novel.
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