Roundy's Rants, Raves and Reviews
Roundy's Rants, Raves and Reviews
Podcast Description
As an English, Theatre, and Speech and Debate Teacher, I've got issues and thoughts on issues. My students call them my "rants". Everyone has their soapboxes, their certainties/beliefs, and each voice is important and should be heard! So, let's Rant together! I also firmly believe that literature of all forms makes up a part of who we are, our beliefs/thoughts, and what we do with them to create. In this podcast we discuss: 1) Rants: What's your certainty/soapbox? Let's have a respectful discussion about it. 2) Raves: The Literature/authors who have inspired you, your life, and your work. 3) Reviews: A discussion and review of your work (whatever you do), or what you believe others should be reading/watching/listening to and why.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on three main themes: rants, where guests share their certainties and soapboxes, raves about the literature and authors that have inspired them, and reviews of various works recommended by guests. For example, episodes include discussions on mental health through literature and interviews with local authors discussing their creative journeys.
As an English, Theatre, and Speech and Debate Teacher, I’ve got issues and thoughts on issues. My students call them my “rants”. Everyone has their soapboxes, their certainties/beliefs, and each voice is important and should be heard! So, let’s Rant together!
I also firmly believe that literature of all forms makes up a part of who we are, our beliefs/thoughts, and what we do with them to create.
In this podcast we discuss:
1) Rants: What’s your certainty/soapbox? Let’s have a respectful discussion about it.
2) Raves: The Literature/authors who have inspired you, your life, and your work.
3) Reviews: A discussion and review of your work (whatever you do), or what you believe others should be reading/watching/listening to and why.
This is a video about Illustrating Faith: Pablo Smith's Artistic Interpretation of Scripture
Cedar Fort: Book of Mormon Graphic Novel
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Animator Pablo Smith Turns 1 Nephi into a Book of Mormon Graphic Novel | Roundy’s Rants, Raves & Reviews
Host Tanya Roundy interviews animator and director Pablo Smith, who spent 20+ years in animation (including Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob and Disney’s Prep & Landing) before creating a Book of Mormon graphic novel to help his youngest daughter connect with scripture. Pablo explains his journey from choosing a mission over CalArts, studying animation, and learning visual storytelling through storyboarding, then applying those skills to write and illustrate a 193-page Volume 1 covering 1 Nephi chapters 1–4. He discusses balancing humor with reverence, avoiding unnecessary graphic violence, and portraying characters like Laman and Lemuel with nuance. Pablo shares how the project has strengthened family gospel discussions, including a meaningful moment after depicting Lehi’s dream. Viewers can buy Volume 1 through Cedar Fort Publishing and watch volumes on YouTube or visit bookofmormongraphicnovel.org.
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:26 Why a Scripture Graphic Novel
03:15 Mission and Art Calling
05:01 Animation Career to Comics
07:30 Going Indie and Freelance
08:15 Staying Faithful in Adaptation
13:47 Kids Reactions and Family Use
17:44 Art Style and Keeping It Clean
21:04 Spiritual Moments and Impact
27:11 Influences and Story Stakes
33:27 Where to Find the Book
35:08 Final Message and Farewell
In a world full of uncertainty, how does one cope with unbearable loss and pain? A Christmas tragedy finds Steve and Maria struggling to find hope. With the love and support of family and friends, will they find peace as they walk through the fire of Uncertainty?
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