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[Harry Partridge Interview - animation podcast #121]

This is just from my personal experience. I am aware that the podcast was uploaded a long time ago; however, I would still like to give my input on the experience I had with this episode.

I had to rewind a couple of times to understand what Stephen was saying. I didn't even know what his name was because he said it so fast and unclearly. He said, "Hello, I am animator Stephen Brooks," I felt that for a podcast intro, it's important for the audience to understand who the host is, especially if it's a prominent aspect of the show. That needs to be said very clearly; it's not something that can be glossed over. However, you can still communicate high energy while doing so.

I feel the intro is too drawn out and filled with information that doesn't provide any value to the listener. It's simply advertising, which I don't care about. I want to hear what Harry has to say; that's why I clicked on the podcast. I don't know what the Rubberonion Animation Podcast is, and if I were to be concerned with it, it would be recognizing that the Rubberonion Animation Podcast is capable of providing quality content. While I appreciate timestamps, is too condensed, the typography is extremely cramped making it difficult to read. I feel there should be a higher emphasis on spacing for the "Topics & Timestamps" to make it easier to read.

In my experience, timestamps in podcasts are a use of resources because they take a significant amount of time to set up. Setting them up for every topic can be tedious. Instead, I feel that they should be used sparingly and for significant topic changes. They should only be included when the event calls for it and if it is specifically relevant to the audience. Additionally, it is difficult to read when all of the text is combined, and long strings of descriptions describing what is going on make it very difficult to follow.

I would prefer it if the link to Harry was at least above the "Support Me on Patreon" link, as well as above the links to Twitter and YouTube. I found it confusing that there was not a clear separation for that. Pointing arrows to the links also feels cumbersome. I don't like the way they look with Harry's links below the Patreon link. I know none of you are most likely ever going to read this, and this is also well in the past. This is simply in case someone else stumbles across this review and gets some random perspective, like mine, on this podcast.

When it comes to choosing which podcasts to listen to, there are many choices, and podcasts require a significant time investment to get into. The podcast gets really good as it progresses, and Harry is really funny. What I find weird is how Rob is present, but there isn't much incentive for him to interact. The only thing I recall is Stephen saying Rob is excited by cuss words. Overall great listening experience!

rubberonion responds:

Thank you for the critiques and the 5 stars! You're definitely not wrong with your points and I'm glad you enjoyed the show as it went along. Some things we (may) have fixed over time and others are still what I might hand-wave away as our amateur status charm haha but the well thought out review is appreciated by us both, thank you for taking the time! ~Stephen

[Wind]

Keep making your music!

I feel that if you want feedback, you should ask people whom you'd like to take inspiration from. Please don't be concerned about my suggestions because I believe you should do what you like and what sounds good to you. Primarily, make the music that you enjoy creating and do what makes you unique and the person you'd like to be. That should be the most important aspect. The process is the goal.

Thank you, I'm extremely grateful that my style can be of interest to you. My full advice is to make music without being overly concerned about what I have to say, as it shouldn't influence what you like personally. I feel that you should primarily have fun with creating, and that should ultimately be the goal of the process. The only thing I can definitively say is that I don't understand what your producer tag is saying because it is not your username on Newgrounds. I feel your producer tag should be your name, that way people can search it up, and it should be said in a way that can be recognized and searched up, so people can find your music. That's just my perspective; perhaps it could be valuable to you. Ultimately, you should do what you want with the music you create.

oChron1cTQ responds:

nah, my producer tag is 我是一个人, my Chinese producer name..

It's part of my YouTube name!

Thanks for the feedback! I couldn't get a producer tag as my name because I can't really pay for vocalists on Fiverr or somewhere else to do my tag, so I just had to settle with an AI generated one lol

[STORYTIME COLLAB 2024]

Pleasant dreams for the whole squad!

[it's not my job to fix you]

Your song is professional, the way the chord progression creates an atmospheric and emotional environment is engaging.

[Jezzel - Not Special]

Beat is banging! Very classic Synthwave.

Where did you get the vocals?

[mididuck - spark of hope]

Main character vibes are 100%.

Vocal chops are cool, chorus is really impressive. The chorus melody is extremely well put together, very lively. Melody is catchy and has so much energy. You've made an amazing song.

[NGPR #4: Quarl]

It's great to see NGPR! I fully agree with Quarl that valuing the creation of art is a superpower. Ultimately, the process should be the goal for creation, not the end result. This is because you'll primarily be engaged in the process, and if you don't enjoy the process, you're doing yourself a disservice by relying solely on the results. Since you won't always be satisfied with the results, many people are primarily dissatisfied with what they create. I think that focusing solely on results, rather than enjoying the process, is doing yourself a disservice.

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On!' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” ― Calvin Coolidge

We have many specialized groups of people in different areas of the portals, and they all contribute to and provide value to our community. We are here to have fun, we can all contribute positively.

Thank you, I'm happy to see the podcast back!

Quarl responds:

It's the only Coolidge quote I know but it's so apt. Once a year I Google Coolidge because of this quote and later I forget if he was racist or not. Will today be that day??

Edit: it was in fact that day.

[Animation Industry Podcast 247: How Emmy Robinson Gained 100K Followers By Making Stop Motion Animat]

It's fascinating how a general audience connects with animation and finds something relatable. Capitalizing on a niche is truly powerful. However, I feel that not getting enough sleep and overworking oneself can be extremely dangerous. If the production pipeline takes a massive toll on one's health, it could eventually lead to negative outcomes. That's just my perspective.

terryibele responds:

You raise a good concern. Burnout is a common thing in this industry and it's always good to do a mental health check-in to see how things are going. A lot of younger animators (myself when I was younger too) work long hours to get something done. Now I try to go to bed at a reasonable time and take breaks etc.

[Pitch]

Now I see what you mean! Super cool melody! Fun glitchy noises are a personal favorite of mine!

Jojo responds:

Thank you so much! Aaaaa~!

[Windup]

Your song is amazing, featuring a interesting combination of instruments that complement each other very well.

Jojo responds:

Thank you! Something else incoming~