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Audio Signals Podcast

Auteur(s): ITSPmagazine Marco Ciappelli Sean Martin
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 Hosted by Marco Ciappelli | Audio Signals Podcast is repositioning its antennas! We are all made of stories. Storytelling is at the core of our human experience. It's how we transmit knowledge, share experiences, and communicate values. Stories are more than just narratives—they're bridges that connect us, shaping our worldview and identity. They weave together the fabric of our collective consciousness, revealing the richness and complexity of the human condition. In our modern, hybrid analog-digital society, the art of storytelling is more important than ever. As technology brings us closer, stories have the power to break down barriers, foster understanding, and build a shared human experience in an increasingly interconnected world. Whether you're an author, screenwriter, filmmaker, poet, playwright, musician, journalist, comedian, or video game designer—each of you contributes to the grand narrative of human experience. Through your chosen medium, you craft stories that provoke thought, inspire, entertain, and illuminate our existence. With that in mind, I'm repositioning the antenna of this podcast to better capture the incredible storytelling universe, focusing on the storytellers themselves. Join me on this journey to share your passion, craft, and the stories that truly make us human. Let's continue the timeless tradition of storytelling together in this evolving digital era. Over and out!© Copyright 2015-2025 ITSPmagazine, Inc. All Rights Reserved Art Sciences sociales
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  • Drawing from Empathy: Storytelling, Mythology, and Cartooning with Mythtickle Creator Justin Thompson | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

    Drawing from Empathy: Storytelling, Mythology, and Cartooning with Mythtickle Creator Justin Thompson | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
    Jun 22 2025
    Guest: Justin Thompson, Senior Artist at Charles M. Schulz Creative AssociatesOn LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-thompson-91a47339/On Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mythtickle/_____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli_____________________________This Episode’s SponsorsAre you interested in sponsoring an ITSPmagazine Channel?👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/sponsor-the-itspmagazine-podcast-network_____________________________Illustrator and cartoonist Justin Thompson returns to Audio Signals for a creative deep-dive into storytelling, teaching empathy through art, and the mythological mischief behind his comic strip Mythtickle. From working with Peanuts to staging a children’s book play, this is a heartfelt, hilarious, and highly visual journey into the art of emotional storytelling. ⸻ 🖍️ Drawing from Empathy: Storytelling, Mythology, and Cartooning with Justin Thompson By Marco Ciappelli ⸻ It’s always a good sign when you know a conversation is going to go longer than planned. This is my second time sitting down with the incredibly talented and endlessly creative Justin Thompson, and—just like the first—we could have talked for hours. You may know Justin from his long-standing work with the iconic Peanuts universe. Yes, that Peanuts—Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the unmistakable world built by Charles Schulz. But what makes this conversation truly special is the other side of Justin’s creative journey. His comic strip, Mythtickle, blends humor, mythology, and heartfelt emotion into something that is both whimsical and quietly profound. From Egyptian underworlds to Norse gods in detention, it’s a storytelling playground built for meaning and mischief. ⸻ ✍️ From Snoopy to Schulz to Something Personal Justin’s professional path is a story in itself. He spent years as an actor and stuntman before pivoting into illustration and landing at the Schulz Studio in Santa Rosa, California. There, he reviewed merchandise, traveled to Japan as the studio’s liaison, and eventually contributed original creative content for the Peanuts brand—including authoring and illustrating several books. One of those books, If I Gave the World My Blanket, is now being adapted into a musical stage play for children. Yes—his book about empathy, kindness, and Linus’s iconic blanket is literally being brought to life. And somehow that still wasn’t the most exciting thing he had going on. ⸻ 🎭 Mythtickle and the Mythology of Emotion Justin’s comic strip Mythtickle, published on GoComics since 2007, is what happens when you throw mythological characters from every culture into middle school together—and then ask, “What if they actually had feelings?” There’s Karma, a Japanese girl. Ziva, an African goddess. A mischievous pre-teen version of Thor. A dragon. A knight. All interacting in one bizarre, beautiful mytho-universe that’s as educational as it is hilarious. Justin doesn’t just write jokes—he teaches emotional storytelling through art. Literally. He teaches kids in Brooklyn, in Tanzania, and through The Mentor Project. His method starts not with technique, but with empathy: “What is that character feeling? And how can you show that with no words?” Because, as he says, “A good cartoon can be funny. A great cartoon can speak to anyone—anywhere—without needing translation.” ⸻ 📚 Paper vs. Pixels: The Emotional Layout We spent part of this episode reflecting on something I think about a lot—the difference between digital and analog storytelling. “I want people to see the whole page,” Justin told me. “Composition, balance, flow—it hits you all at once. On a phone, it’s just frame by frame. You lose something.” He’s right. Comics, like music or visual art, are a full-body experience. You don’t just scroll through them—you step into them. You feel them. And Justin’s work is full of that layered, emotional resonance. ⸻ 🔄 Teaching Through Comics (Without Saying It Out Loud) Perhaps the most powerful thread in this conversation is how Justin teaches cartooning to middle schoolers—not by focusing on punchlines or technique, but by embedding lessons in emotional intelligence. Empathy. Attunement. Compassion. He doesn’t label it that way, of course—because kids would roll their eyes. But it’s there, in every facial expression they draw. Every emotion they map from observation to page. “It’s humanity training,” he says. “They just think it’s cartooning.” ⸻ 🎯 The Mythtickle Takeaway If you’ve ever wondered how silly jokes and ancient mythology could collide to form something deeply human, Mythtickle is your answer. And if you’ve ever wanted to see what a creative life looks like ...
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    44 min
  • Thy Mother Is A Lioness: Historical Fiction and the Stories That Shape Us — A Conversation with Sam Foster | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

    Thy Mother Is A Lioness: Historical Fiction and the Stories That Shape Us — A Conversation with Sam Foster | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
    Apr 2 2025

    Guest:
    Sam Foster

    👉 Website: https://www.samfosterbooks.com
    👉 Substack: https://samfoster.substack.com
    👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-foster-6b45798/

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    Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast

    👉 Website: https://www.marcociappelli.com

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    🎙️ Thy Mother Is A Lioness: Historical Fiction and the Stories That Shape Us — A Conversation with Sam Foster

    We’re traveling through time on today’s Audio Signals.

    📚✨ Sam Foster is not just a writer of historical fiction—he’s a storyteller who traces the human condition through past lives, layered narratives, and deeply researched characters. In this episode, Sam and I talk about growing up in the Midwest, writing from lived experience, and eventually leaping into the rich, complex worlds of Renaissance Italy and 19th-century America.

    🔍 What makes a story authentic? Where’s the line between historical fact and narrative freedom? And how do you tell stories that resonate across generations, languages, and borders? Sam’s latest book Thy Mother Is A Lioness explores powerful women in a male-dominated world—from Florence to France—and it’s all unfolding exclusively on Substack.

    But this conversation isn’t just about the past—it’s about the process: What drives a writer to chase the “why”? Why is storytelling a purpose, not just a profession? And how is technology opening new doors for creatives, even those writing about centuries gone by?

    👁️‍🗨️ This one goes beyond plotlines and timelines. It’s about identity, purpose, creative freedom—and the future of storytelling itself.


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    📝 Keywords: historical fiction, storytelling, Renaissance, Medici family, powerful women in history, writing process, Substack publishing, creative freedom, Midwest America, author interview, book launch

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    Watch the video version on-demand on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllQvnJ8eHUlVX8AuyhehtexA

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    45 min
  • From Newsroom to Lens: Robin Hamilton’s Journey Through Documentary Filmmaking and Social Activism | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli

    From Newsroom to Lens: Robin Hamilton’s Journey Through Documentary Filmmaking and Social Activism | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
    Mar 14 2025

    Guest:
    Robin Hamilton

    Website: https://www.aroundrobin.com
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinhamilton123/

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    Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals Podcast

    Website: https://www.marcociappelli.com

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    Episode Title: 🎙️✨
    From Newsroom to Lens: Robin Hamilton’s Journey Through Documentary Filmmaking and Social Activism

    Episode Intro:
    Hey everybody, Marco here, and welcome back to another episode of Audio Signals. Today, we're diving deep into the heart of storytelling—but from a compelling perspective that bridges journalism and visual creativity: documentary filmmaking. My guest today is Robin Hamilton, an Emmy-award-winning filmmaker and former journalist who passionately blends her craft with advocacy to inspire meaningful social transformation.

    Robin's journey is truly captivating. Her films highlight powerful yet often overlooked figures who have significantly shaped history and society, bringing crucial attention to race, social justice, and women's contributions. Through heartfelt projects like This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer, she sheds light on historical figures whose stories resonate deeply today, reminding us of ongoing battles for civil rights, voting rights, and human dignity.

    In our conversation, Robin shares the evolution of her storytelling approach—from quick-hit news reporting to the immersive world of documentaries. We explore how she discovers compelling stories like that of Odessa Madre, dubbed the "Black Al Capone" of 1950s Washington D.C., revealing complexities that challenge societal expectations and question how talent can flourish—or falter—based on opportunities provided. As Robin explains, choosing the right visuals, music, and narrative angles is critical in creating documentaries that truly engage, inspire, and provoke thoughtful reflection.

    We'll discuss Robin's meticulous creative process, from initial inspiration to final production, and her bold decision to direct her films independently, driven by passion rather than convention. We’ll also explore why authentic storytelling matters so much to her—and how it can profoundly move audiences.

    It's all about stories, storytellers, and using narratives to ignite meaningful change—one compelling film at a time.

    Ready to explore the impact of storytelling through documentaries? Let's dive in.

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    For more podcast stories from Audio Signals:
    https://www.itspmagazine.com/audio-signals

    Watch the video version on-demand on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllQvnJ8eHUlVX8AuyhehtexA

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    33 min

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