Rupees Over Ramen : Animation and Storytelling

Rupees Over Ramen : Animation and Storytelling

Welcome to Rupees Over Ramen, the show where we discuss Animation, Storytelling, and tons of other nerdy stuff. We'll be talking with fellow artists and storytellers. Good times are ahead, so grab a nice hot bowl of ramen, some chopsticks, and join in on the discussion every month ✌

Episodes

April 30, 2025 20 mins

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


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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://overther...

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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

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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

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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

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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

Ches...

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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

✌️

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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. Doodl...

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The shortest episode


A glimpse into the mystical world of Anthem


Where spirits roam the woods

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August 3, 2024 3 mins

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

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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.
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Another late night art life update here is the commission link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaF5twyZmDuSSvebETwTnYNYSyd04PM_MIPNtEe_W7H05rDg/viewform
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Theatre kids unite✌️
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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 con...

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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


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If you woul...

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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


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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...
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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
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May 6, 2024 9 mins
This is another late night podcast episode with some thoughts about the woods.
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This story takes place in Avendir, the Forgotten Kingdom in the clouds. A great amethyst stone shines brilliantly with the sun and the moon...

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