May the Force Be With You We are back with a new discussion this time with my friend Christian. In this episode we talk about Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars the Clone Wars. If you are an artist who would like to come on the podcast and talk about your favorite animated film or series feel free to reach out at rupeesoverramen@gmail.com // JOIN THE JOURNEY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamescandyland Instagram: http://instagram.com/jamescandyland Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/JamesCandy...
Apr 30, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Welcome back after a little hiatus we are back with Episode 62. In this episode I talk about how the next many episodes will be primarily talking to other artists and creatives. If you are an artist who would like to come on the podcast and talk about your favorite animated film or series feel free to reach out at rupeesoverramen@gmail.com Join the Journey: YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jamescandyland Substack https://overtheramenbowl.substack.com/ Podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/sho...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Hey, it's Christmas Eve December 24, 2024 10:48 pm much better time to be going to sleep. I just wanted to record a Christmas Eve podcast and get it out before Christmas Day. Anyhow hope you enjoy! If you want to join the journey YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@jamescandyland Substack https://overtheramenbowl.substack.com/ Podcast https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/rupeesoverramen Discord https://discord.gg/JyXsMzJ6...
Dec 25, 2024•17 min
I'm back from a long hiatus It's the 60th Episode and we are talking about dreams, starting a band, writing and tons of other nerdy stuff. I stepped away for a bit trying to figure out what this podcast is for and what I came to is that ultimately its to help artists. So if you are reading this please share it with an artist friend you feel it would benefit. link to vids https://www.youtube.com/@jamescandyland/ link to writings https://jamescandlanddraws.wixsite.com/story/tanuki-hero link to com...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 60
A gameplay loop example in Legend of Zelda would be this: - Explore - Go to dungeon - Get dungeon item - Fight boss - Repeat Reviving your party members like Dungeon Siege. Exploration Boss Fights Crafting Cooking Multiplayer Backpacks Loot Drops No backtracking Discord https://discord.gg/6m53jCZdGp...
Sep 24, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 59
30 Day Digital Declutter What optional technology can you fast from? No Twitter No Pinterest No Instagram No LinkedIn No Watching YouTube Only Make Videos 1 hour total phone screen time / day Start September 13, 2024 What replaces them? Cosplay Zines Stop Motion Make Comics Game Dev Record Podcast Learn Animation Read Books Writing Journaling Walking Watercolors Sketchbook Sessions Blender 3D / 2D Piano Guitar Learn Japanese using books Cooking Chess Intentionality is satisfying Discord https://...
Sep 13, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 58
This episode is about making art and sharing it without social media. If you want to take a break from social media you can still share your art in other ways and grow with the artists around you Sidequest Give an artist or creative friend a call and talk about art together Love you ✌️
Aug 29, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 57
We are back talking about traditional art, crafting, and how we can find creative sparks in our art and in our life. I’m like that dude on the journey who’s like hey here’s a quest if you want to do it well here it is… Sidequest, If it’s been a while since you’ve drawn in a sketchbook, or written or made music. Set aside 5 minutes and just start without expectations or having to meet any bar that any has set: Have fun with it. Doodle and Dabble! Love you all see you later! ✌️...
Aug 21, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 56
The shortest episode A glimpse into the mystical world of Anthem Where spirits roam the woods
Aug 09, 2024•2 min•Season 1Ep. 55
A little snippet thought about belonging. I think true belonging is not just fitting in, is being accepted and loved for who you are If you want more creative nerdy goodness we have an epic newsletter overtheramenbowl.substack.com Haha oh no I realized this was recorded from the ear bud in my pocket that’s the weird stomping sound, not big foot on my trail
Aug 03, 2024•3 min
Start all your projects at the analog station, digital can come later Quotes from Austin Kleon. This analog-digital theory is one that holds true with the creation of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Kubo and the Two Strings. We definitely need to spend more time with the analog.
Jul 18, 2024•4 min
Another late night art life update here is the commission link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaF5twyZmDuSSvebETwTnYNYSyd04PM_MIPNtEe_W7H05rDg/viewform
Jul 18, 2024•6 min
Theatre kids unite✌️
Jul 16, 2024•48 sec
Hey everyone it’s another late night walk podcast episode! Tonight I’m talking about cosplay, conventions and The Owl House. This episode is for you if: -You love cosplay -You want to go to FanX -You are a fan of the Owl House -You want to try something new I recorded this episode while on a late night walk, so I was amply accompanied by the night sounds and the ribbits of frogs. It was a fun time. This was kind of a flow of consciousness type episode as well as a bit of a life update. I'm so hy...
Jul 13, 2024•13 min•Season 2Ep. 54
This episode is for you if: -You are a fan Batman -You love animation -You love comics or manga -You are an artist / creative Thanks again to Anthony for coming on for this episode in a great discussion about artist journeys and Batman! Anthony Anderson https://instagram.com/skullsunderer SHOW NOTES Editing by James Candland done through Audacity Sign up for the newsletter https://overtheramenbowl.substack.com/ If you would like to support the stories I write, you can do so here. Of Fables &...
Jul 08, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 53
This episode is for you if: -You are a fan of How to Train Your Dragon -You are a music nerd -You love vikings and dragons -You love story and character development Thank you so much to my friend Andrew for coming on the podcast to talk about Dragons & Vikings The next episode coming with be include Batman!!! SHOW NOTES Editing by James Candland done through Audacity Sign up for the newsletter https://overtheramenbowl.substack.com/ Music from Panda Tooth and How to Train Your Dragon https:...
Jun 26, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Starting out the How to Train Your Dragon Discussion for the start of Season 2! This was a pretty technical episode so we decided to make it it's own thing. Andrew from the Treasure Planet episodes is back as cohost and episode guest! Also we have a new podcast logo for Season 2, let us know what you think of it? SHOW NOTES Support the Podcast https://ko-fi.com/jamescandyland Sign up for the newsletter https://overtheramenbowl.substack.com/ Music from Chill Hop Artists https://chillhop.ffm.to/cr...
Jun 12, 2024•6 min•Season 2Ep. 51
This episode kinda felt like a sci-fi movie with the constant buzzing of cicadas. Today we are talking about dream audience members. I’m curious if this description matches any one in the world
May 14, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 50
This is another late night podcast episode with some thoughts about the woods.
May 06, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 49
This story takes place in Avendir, the Forgotten Kingdom in the clouds. A great amethyst stone shines brilliantly with the sun and the moon... Music and Illustration from https://youtu.be/pwOwS2odoSY?si=nxx0_ty6aLL_XddT // FOLLOW ME Instagram: http://instagram.com/jamescandyland Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamescandyland Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/JamesCandyland/ Website: https://jamescandlanddraws.carrd.co/ // THE NEWSLETTER https://overtheramenbowl.substack.com #fiction #story #nove...
May 01, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 48
A group of long-time friends go up against demons and shadows of another world in boss battles with nothing but old nostalgic accessories and their wits in order to protect the world and their family. Sorry for the wait y'all! We are back talking about worldbuilding, creativity, Pinterest boards and character designs for the story that I've been working on Tanuki Hero! Tanuki Hero Pin https://www.pinterest.com/JamesCandyland/tanuki-hero/ Tanooki Toad Team Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Tanooki...
Apr 29, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 47
A little life update and some late night thoughts
Apr 23, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 46
A glimpse into my brain and how I come up with ideas for stories and worldbuilding
Apr 23, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In past episodes I have mentioned hopping into the indie animation and writing space. so here we go! This will be a series of stories that I read on stream. It has been a ton of fun writing these little short stories, like glimpses into a larger world I'm writing. I'm streaming now on Wednesday Nights at https://www.twitch.tv/iceluigijc CHAPTERS: - 00:00 A Tale of Risenfeld ------------------------------------------------------------ Music and Illustration from https://youtu.be/pwOwS2odoSY?si=nx...
Apr 13, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 44
https://www.tumblr.com/curiousphy/622176677803491328/how-to-live-life-like-a-ghibli-film First Hour of the morning by Bailey the Illustrator https://youtu.be/FEnr2DdksIo?si=9c1mdVMpMtOKKPfA
Apr 10, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The Finale to our discussion on Avatar the Last Airbender. In this one we talk a little about Avatar Studios, The Netflix Series and the awesome Nonbenders of the World of Avatar the Last Airbender. Grab a nice hot bowl of ramen and jump in on this epic conversation! // FOLLOW ME Instagram: http://instagram.com/jamescandyland Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamescandyland Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/JamesCandyland/ Website: https://jamescandlanddraws.carrd.co/ Thanks so much for listen to ...
Mar 27, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The discussion continues with Scott talking about Avatar the Last Airbender, Legend of Korra and all the bending the magic in between! // FOLLOW ME Instagram: http://instagram.com/jamescandyland Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamescandyland Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/JamesCandyland/ Website: https://jamescandlanddraws.carrd.co/ Thanks so much for listen to this episode. Now go out and be creative. Help others along your way.
Mar 12, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 41
It's here, haha I'm tired. time for dinner ft. Scott
Feb 28, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Happy New Year to all y’all!
Jan 09, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Thoughts on the animation industry right now also some indie stuff
Dec 21, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 38