The Pencil Pusher's Podcast
The Pencil Pushers Podcast celebrates the art of hand-drawing. Produced by MRC Brand Design Studio, it features interviews with illustrators, animators, comic artists, and other talented individuals. Hosted by Mike Rosado, an artist, musician, and designer, the Podcast aims to showcase artists' work and provide insights into their creative process. Join Mike as he chats with his friends and idols in the world of illustration, animation, and comic art.
- Update frequency
- every 24 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 73
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Looney Tunes Talks with Jonathan Graves
In this episode of the Pencil Pushers podcast, host Mike Rosado dives deep into the world of Looney Tunes with Jonathan Graves, the passionate host of ‘This Means Podcast.’ Covering everything from B…
Artistic Adventures and Real World Reckonings: With Judd Winnick
In this episode of the Pencil Pushers podcast, host Mike Rosado interviews Judd Winick, a celebrated comic creator known for the Hilo series. The conversation covers Judd’s diverse career in comics, …
Motion Design and the Art of Hustle: How Two Neighbors Made ‘Dash’ a Reality
Mack Garrison, co-founder and director of Content at Dash Studio, a high-end motion design studio based in North Carolina. The discussion covers Mack’s origins in Raleigh, his creative childhood, the…
Animating Legendary Tales: A Conversation with Alain Seguin
In this episode of the Pencil Pushers Podcast, host Mike Rosado sits down with Canadian animator Alain Seguin, who has been in the animation industry for over 27 years. Seguin discusses his early inf…
We Bought a Farm: The Printed Peanut’s Louise Lockhart moves to the country.
In this episode of the Pencil Pushers Podcast, host Mike Rosado reconnects with illustrator Louise Lockhart, founder of The Printed Peanut. Since her last appearance in 2019, Louise has undergone sig…
The Luminous Life and Times of Graphic Artist, Lauren Griffin
In this episode of the Pencil Pushers Podcast, host Mike Rosado interviews local designer and illustrator Lauren Griffin. Lauren shares her journey, from growing up in multiple cities to settling in …
The Universe of Vamos: Raul the Third's Tale
It’s another banger from the Pencil Pushers Podcast, as host Mike Rosado converses with Raul the Third, a New York Times bestselling and three-time Pura Belpré award-winning illustrator and author. R…
Mad Memories: Sam Viviano on Life, Art, and MAD Magazine
Hey Pencil Pushers! Welcome back to the podcast. Today we share my chat with legendary illustrator and caricature artist Sam Viviano. Known for his extensive career with MAD Magazine and work for oth…
From Skateboards to Studios: The Evolution of Dan Janssen’s Career
Episode 66, yall!! Join us as we chat with Dan Janssen, the mastermind behind Lincoln Design Co. From his early days surfing and skating in San Diego to leading creative work for brands like Nike and…
Quitting’s For Winners - And the Return of Lenny Terenzi
Welcome back, LedHeads, to another episode of the Pencil Pushers Podcast! Today I have the pleasure of sharing a recent chat with my good friend, Lenny Terenzi. Lenny, who many of you know as an illu…
One-of Two-of-a-Kind: Tom Bancroft’s Animated Life
Meet Tom Bancroft, perhaps the busiest man in animation whose illustrious career started at Disney in the late ’80s, contributing to classics like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin and Mulan. Beyond Disn…
The Dutch Touch: Entrepreneurial Spirit and Hand-Drawn Brilliance of Don Leon
In this episode of the Pencil Pushers Podcast, host Mike Rosado sits down with Dutch designer and illustrator Don Leon for a lively conversation about his creative journey. They explore Don’s path fr…
The Life & Times of Graphic Artist Kendrick Kidd
Kendrick Kidd, an illustrator, designer, and creative director at Shepard Agency. Kendrick shares his journey from growing up in Merritt Island, Florida, with early artistic influences, to studying g…
From Teacher to Muralist: Rachel Castaneda's Creative Journey
Rachel Castaneda, a muralist, lettering artist, illustrator, businesswoman, and mother of three. Rachel shares her journey from teaching to becoming a full-time artist, discussing the challenges of b…
Frame by Frame: The International Adventures of Animator Sandro Cleuzo
We go deep into the fascinating career journey and insights of Sandro Cleuzo, a Brazilian animator, including his transition from local studios to working with global animation giants like Disney and…
Art, Life, and Resilience: Inside Clarence Heyward's Studio
Explore Clarence Heyward's transformation from a midlife crisis to a celebrated artist, highlighting his struggles, artistic growth, and advice for navigating the art business. Gain insights from Hay…
Matt Williames (Supervising Animator and Character Designer)
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El Gran Tocayo - Juan Marante
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Andreas Deja
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Courtney DiPaola
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