Extra Lean 100 - I hear a lot of statements that start with I
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss how ArtSoundoff has been going so far, the self consciousness we encounter when reflecting and sharing the reflections so frequently.
Extra Lean 99 - Unsure Where Things Have Landed
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss some early videogame systems we experienced then jump into how we feel about embarking on another Art Soundoff adventure, third year in a row.
Extra Lean 98 - Double Episode - Minimum Viable Comic and Negotiating in Street Fighter II
In this double episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss Jerzy's recent Boulder and Fleet comics, comic panels that play with simultaneity and finding a more efficient to deliver form of the comic. When it seems we've found the Extra Lean style natural end, we have one more conversation about teachable moments in game competition.
- Minimum Viable Product
- Inktober
- Jerzy on Instagram
- Rob on Instagram
- Street Fighter II
- Boulder and Fleet
- Jerzy on Patreon
- LIA Cast 164 - Enjoying the process of learning, with guest co-host Kate Shields Stenzinger — Lean Into Art
- The Art Soundoff reflective creative challenge is coming! Join in November 1st
- Lean Into Art
- Lean Into Art on Patreon
Extra Lean 97 - Freestyle Time Investment
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss chewing on a topic freestyle, a desire to serve, and playing games that feel more rewarding in a shorter amount of time vs. those that are a much bigger time investment.
Extra Lean 96 - A Hot Dog Place or Time
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss that situation when music you hear in the moment brings you back to a time and place. We explore some fun and awkward song moments, related recollections, and odd associations.
- Strong Bad - Taranchula
- Weird Al Yankovic
- Blur Song 2
- Music Maker Jam Rob here, note: in preparing the links for show notes, I totally mis-remembered this app - it is a remixing app mostly, the lyrics are general-sounding but not computer generated, it's very much a mix, tempo-shift, musical key-shift kind of editor. And - I tried the Microsoft Surface version.
- Def Leppard Pyromania - VH1 Ultimate Album Special - Youtube
- Hungry Eyes - Dirty Dancing
- Peter Cetera - Glory of Love
- Double Dragon Arcade
- Lean Into Art
- Lean Into Art on Patreon
Extra Lean 95 - Addicted to Learning
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss sitting on a lawn after A2CAF 2016, reconnecting with past art styles, and choosing to learn new things amidst other time constraints.
Extra Lean 94 - A Jury of Emotions
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss a recent event where Jerzy was handling trade-offs among commitments via deadline pressure and resulting conflict. Some questions we think about along the way: Which one to let down? How does that work?
Extra Lean 93 - Rationalization Gym
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss that feeling when it seems there's just not enough creative output or other scarce creative resource. Also: remembering to be comfortable in the role of hustling and sharing what you create. Also-also: accreting.
- Roderick on the Line - the source of the tongue twister Rob used
- Roderick on the Line Ep. 211: "Character of the Mountain" ... the source of the tongue twister Rob used is at 1hr 15min.
- The Knack - My Sharona
- Tyler James
- The Front
- Lean Into Art
- Lean Into Art on Patreon
Extra Lean 92 - Creative Commitments
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob chat more about commitments when you're on a solo project vs. being on a team project, when do we advocate for more flexibility and when for less. Also: being extra optimistic about a commitment when it's something we're exited about making.
Extra Lean 91 - Considering the Artist's Service-Driven Manifesto
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob chat about Rob's recent lightning talk "Culture and Career Hacking via Commitments", fishbowl discussions, and explore an example of what those commitments might look like as an artist.
Extra Lean 90 - Hiring a Robot
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss thinking systemically about the new things you add to your process, what happens when this new tool you're choosing is one is used up or breaks. And a product review. Also reflecting again that A2CAF really was awesome.
- Emergent Task Planner
- Amazon.com : Bic Cristal Xtra-Bold Ball Pens 10 Count Pack, Assorted Ink : Early Childhood Development Products : Office Products
- LIA Cast 156 - An Emergent Topic Episode — Lean Into Art
- Staedtler Color Pens - Maxums
- Tory Woollcott
- OmniFocus
- A2CAF and A2Inkubate
- Lean Into Art
- Lean Into Art on Patreon
Extra Lean 89 - Keep Triangulating
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss libraries, book stores, and the feeling of being busy. Also: hanging out at the mall.
Extra Lean 88 - Where Draggy McDragon's Folder is At
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss getting stuck in a rut with files and folders, automating those tough to recall tasks, and if you change the name of a thing it helps if you can make a rhyme.
Extra Lean 87 - Try for Cyborg
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss our technicalities and rationalizations that we learn about when we recommend cartoons and movies. Context is everything.
Extra Lean 86 - We're Stuff and We're Not Stuff
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss learning via paradox how and presenting topics has a tension between skimming the surface versus deep dives.
Extra Lean 85 - The Jerzy Three
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss Jerzy's three-framing and how sleeping is pretty great.
Extra Lean 84 - A Slapstick Level Beyond
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob discuss the in-character voice situation Jerzy is in on the GOSA podcast, recent all ages animation, slapstick humor, and a recent CPTN SRSLY event.
Extra Lean 83 - Flow vs. Pomodoro Wrestling
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob reply to a question posted by Owen Jollands on the Lean Into Art Patreon page. In essence: do we think Pomodoro can work with the experience of Flow.
On a related note, we have a question for you! Would you like a mailbag episode on a more frequent basis? Let us know in the comments!
Extra Lean 82 - Perilously Close to Killjoy
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob explore if examining magical thinking is a way to stop all the fun.
Extra Lean 81 - Why Don't We Just Do What We're Good At
In this episode of Extra Lean, Jerzy and Rob dive into reasons and assumptions behind why we don't just do what we're good at.