The Yondr Studio Podcast

The Yondr Studio Podcast

The Yondr Studio podcast is a series of conversations between illustrator and graphic designer, Nathan Yoder, and other professionals in the communication arts. Listen in for discussions on the art and craft of visual communication and the technologies that are shaping our world today.

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August 26, 2025 91 mins
Brayden Heath is a commercial photographer based out of Denver, Colorado.
 
In this episode, Nathan and Brayden discuss his path to being a freelance photographer, the AI question, and the value of struggle in cultivating gratitude and contributing meaning to our lives and work.
 
Learn more about Brayden Heath and his work:
instagram.com/braydenheath/
braydenheath.com/
 
Learn more about Yondr Studio:
Podcast page: yondrstudio.com/podcast
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(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:24) Abraham's Background
(00:09:05) The Evolution of Hand Lettering
(00:17:31) The Value of Mentorship and Community
(00:32:07) The Impact of Technology on Art and Design
(00:45:16) Building Trust & Finding Like-minded Clients
(00:55:26) Digital Mediation of Relationships
(01:08:31) Conclusion

Abraham is a lettering artist and multidisciplinary designer based in New York City.
 
In this episode, Nathan...
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(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:57) Gaspar's Background
(00:06:42) Gaspar's beginning in freelance illustration
(00:31:56) Creative Process & Client Work
(00:34:02) Traditional vs. Digital Illustration
(00:51:32) AI and Technology in Illustration
(01:07:48) Marketing, Outreach, and Building a Career
(01:28:16) Conclusion

 Gaspar Costa, is a Portugal based illustrator working in traditional line engraving techniques and hand letteri...
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In this episode, Katherine shares her essay, Tolkien, Technology, and Totalizing Forces: The unsettling resemblance between the One Ring and Artificial Intelligence

Read Katherine's essay on Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-168343007

We want to hear from you! If this essay resonated with you or if you have objections, please write to us at podcast@yondrstudio.com

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Joe Swec is an artist, hand letterer, and muralist based in Austin, Texas.

In this episode, Nathan and Joe discuss how he stumbled into hand lettering after leaving a career in engineering, the ethic behind his work, and the merits of spontaneity.

Learn more about Joe Swec and his work:
instagram.com/jswec
https://jswec.myshopify.com/

Learn more about Yondr Studio:
Podcast page: yondrstudio.com/podcast
Online store: store.yondrstudio.com
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Michael Halbert is an illustrator with 40years experience in scratchboard illustration.

In this episode, Nathan and Michael discuss Michael's background, their shared experiences in working with scratchboard, and what the transition from traditional to digital illustration can teach illustrators confronting generative AI today.

Learn more about Michael Halber and his work:
instagram.com/michaelhalbert
inkart.com

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Peter Leadberg is a graphic designer and sign painter based in Tokyo.

In this episode, Nathan and Peter discuss Peter's background, the merits of physical media, and what the historic clash between sign painting and vinyl signage can teach illustrators and designers confronting generative AI today.

Learn more about Peter Leadberg and his work:
instagram.com/letter_boy
letter-boy.com

Learn more about Nathan Yoder Yondr Studio:
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Joshua Ariza is a graphic designer, illustrator, and founder of Chomp, a clothing brand based in Costa Mesa, California. In this episode, Nathan and Joshua discuss Joshua's background, the development of Chomp, and the importance of advocating for your work. 

Learn more about Joshua and his work:
JoshuaAriza.com
Chompbrand.com
instagram.com/joshua_ariza
x.com/joshua_ariza

yondrstudio.com/podcast
instagram.com/nathanyoder/

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Jordan Egstad is a graphic designer, web developer, and creative director at Design Business Company. In this episode, Nathan and Jordan discuss his background and the ways in which he has been leveraging AI tools and thinking through their impact on the communication arts. 

Learn more about Jordan and his work:
egstad.com (personal site)
dbco.online (studio site)
instagram.com/jordanegstad
x.com/jordanegstad

yondrstudio.com/podcast
insta...
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David Grimes is the man behind Masgrimes, a calligraphy studio in Portland, Oregon, offering fine writing, calligraphy, and traditional engrossing services. In this episode, Nathan and David discuss David's background, the impact of new technologies on calligraphy over time, and takeaways from that which we can apply to our current age of AI.

Learn more about David Grimes at masgrimes.com

yondrstudio.com/podcast
store.yondrstudio.com
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In this episode, Nathan and Katherine Yoder introduce themselves and share an overview of their views on AI and its implications for illustration, graphic design, and art in general.

yondrstudio.com/podcast
store.yondrstudio.com
instagram.com/nathanyoder/

Music by Jordan Egstad.

Learn more about Yondr Studio:
Podcast page: yondrstudio.com/podcast
Online store: store.yondrstudio.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nathanyoder/
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