Podcast Shout-out

I so enjoyed the two podcast conversations, hearing new insights into the history and workings of the Zentangle method. My suggestion is not so much a podcast suggestion but more a collaboration, with a creative organisation called Patternity in the UK. They have a deep love of pattern and its ability to bring ideas, people and perspectives together, through many and various projects they share the positive power of pattern with the world. They share much of the Zentangle philosophy and have collected a vast database of visual patterns from the world around us both natural and man made, which would serve as amazing tangle inspiration.

NPR hosts a podcast called “How I Built This.” I think how your business has blossomed over the years would make an interesting episode on this inspiring series.

Not so much a podcast opportunity, but an opportunity for some other sort of collaboration, is an organisation based in the UK called Patternity, who share many of the Zentangle Philosophies. They are all about noticing the patterns all around us and using them to reconnect us to each other and the world, to change how we interact with it and each other. I think you would have a lot to discuss.

I was at CZT38 and the gentleman from your Foundation (Dennis?) spoke to our table about how we foresaw the ways the Foundation could help others. One of the options was through outreach. This podcast vehicle sounds like a perfect fit with that concept and allows segue into so many different types of audiences.

Get in touch with Headspace, as in the Headspace meditation app. They have a segment everyday called The Wake-up. It goes for up to 7 minutes. Zentangle would fit neatly into this business and this slot. I’ve been using Headspace for meditation for several years and have been Tangling for 8.

How about doing a Ted Talks episode? This social platform generates a very diverse group of people who are mainly there to learn about something. They also have an Arts category.

Will you be making these podcasts available on Youtube as well?

I love these ideas. I saw a speaker on a Ted Talk before who taught people to draw simple cartoon characters & got a great response from the large audience of adults who talked about how they could get more involved and get their families involved, too.
Home School groups are another great option. I used to work at a company who oftentimes worked with home school groups in the political arena, and students were talking about how they’d love to do more art projects. They’re searching for new ideas, and the group are small and large and belong to regional home school groups of all sorts: according to levels of study, types of studies, religious groups, and so many more… all audiences looking to reach out beyond their academic studies.
I don’t know too much about podcasts, but anytime you open the door to a new audience, it’s exciting. I’m just not sure… are podcasts audio only, or are video presentations involved, too?
What an excited opportunity all of these ideas present to new audiences. Just what you/we need!

I just finished listening to both podcasts. From these two very different conversations, what struck me is the universality of the Zentangle process. You’ve created a global movement that is freeing people from the “I can’t do that” straitjacket. Thank you for all you do.

I enjoy listening to podcasts- especially while tangling. Thx.

I love these ideas. I saw a speaker on a Ted Talk before who taught people to draw simple cartoon characters & got a great response from the large audience of adults who talked about how they could get more involved and get their families involved, too.
Home School groups are another great option. I used to work at a company who oftentimes worked with home school groups in the political arena, and students were talking about how they’d love to do more art projects.
I don’t know too much about podcasts, but anytime you open the door to a new audience, it’s exciting. I’m just not sure… are podcasts audio only, or are video presentations involved, too?
What an excited opportunity all of these ideas present to new audiences. Just what you/we need!

Why not have your own podcast? As Co- creators of Zentangle, you have years of experience; ideas. You could invite guests (CZT’s; health & wellness groups) to your own podcast! Just getting it started to accumulate a following would generate possible guests. If you could find or learn of someone who is known internationally such as a political figure or movie star who loves Zentangle, and could be your guest, THAT would be a huge marketing ploy for your podcast!

On of my favorite Podcasts is Ologies by Alie Ward. She does a weekly show interviewing “Ologite’s” who study birds, turtles, stress, watches, ADHD, trains. You name an Ology and she’s interviewing them. I have been thinking the Zentangle method would be and wonderful podcast. Some of the language contains obscenities, however, she also has smallogies, shorter episodes for kids & offers bleeped & transcript episode downloads.
I believe that Zenthology would definitely fit her description and make a great Ology episode! Check her out at her website. https://www.alieward.com/ologies

I really enjoyed this Podcast conversation. There were many positive words and passages that I took notes on, that I may be using in some of my intros when I teach… They were also good reminders of Self Love.

~ I get the “TED Talks” newsletter and, although it is not really a ‘podcast’ format, I really enjoy their presentations. ~ And NPR does (a) weekend radio show(s) ……. one of which is my favorite: The Moth Radio Hour.

My first suggestions are

- home schooling groups (not sure what umbrella organizations they may have)
- US National Parks (art in the parks programs)
- Canadian National Parks (no specifics, just didn’t want to leave them out)