The Graphic Sound is a podcast about creativity and work. Digging into the thought processes behind graphic design, illustration, and other creative fields, the show aims to uncover simple principles that drive creative people. Hosted by graphic artist Brandon Rike, a leading designer in the music merchandising industry, The Graphic Sound exists to simplify the methods with which we put our creativity to work.
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Weekly messages at Three Rivers Wesleyan Church in Fort Wayne, IN. People helping people discover Christ and You Matter.
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Episode 233: Because He Lives - Wk 6 - Nathan Rike
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31:37The last week of our Easter series, Because He Lives.
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Episode 232: Because He Lives - Wk 5 - Pastor Kyle Horton
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45:10Week 5 in our Easter Season series, Because He Lives.
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Episode 231: Because He Lives - Wk 4 - Brandon Bower - Founder of the Lighthouse Fort Wayne
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40:04The forth week in our Easter season series, "Because He Lives," featuring Brandon Bower of the Lighthouse in Fort Wayne.
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Episode 230: Because He Lives - Wk 3 - Pastor Kyle Horton
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33:44The third week in our Easter Season sermon series.
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Episode 229: Because He Lives - Wk 2 - Pastor Kyle Horton
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23:10The second week in our series for Easter Season.
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Episode 228: Easter Sunday - Pastor Kyle Horton
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32:10He is Risen! Easter Sunday 2025
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Episode 227: Palm Sunday 2025 - Pastor Kyle Horton
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34:11We open Holy Week with a celebration of Palm Sunday.
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Episode 226: Lent - Wk 5 - Pastor Kyle Horton
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34:25The last Sunday of Lent 2025.
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Episode 225: Lent - Wk 4 - Pastor Kyle Horton
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37:28The fourth week in our Lenten series exploring some of the parables of Jesus.
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Episode 224: Lent - Wk 3 - Pastor Kyle Horton
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41:47The third week of our Lenten sermon series exploring some of the parables of Jesus.
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Episode 223: Lent - Wk 2 - Pastor Kyle Horton
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43:56The second week of Lent, 2025.
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Episode 222: Lent - Wk 1 - Pastor Kyle Horton
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44:43The first Sunday of the season of Lent.
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There's more behind the project you're working on. You have a choice as to whether or not you choose to tune into that other wavelength. Host Brandon Rike explains the desire to know what's behind the projects we fill our days with, and the practical benefits of focusing on more than just the visuals we make. Throughout our career, we will scour ou…
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Simplicity takes courage. Brandon gives a peek into his though process for designing simple logos. In our design concepts, the courage comes from a deep understanding of the story behind what we make. Knowing the story, and knowing how you arrived at your simple solution can allow you to be able to stand up for your concepts. Brandon discusses the …
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Sometimes we take on more than we should, and we have to grind through it. It's too late to change the deadline, too late to change anything - only enough time to put our heads down, and grind it out. But how? Graphic Artist Brandon Rike discusses his tactics when the workload gets too heavy, and we feel like we won't make it. There are a few menta…
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006 - w Jesse Bryan (Belief Agency)
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1:14:41Understanding the thing behind the thing. We can make great graphics, buy Why? Brandon sits down with filmmaker Jesse Bryan to discuss finding the story behind why we do what we do. At a certain point, Jesse becomes the interviewer, as Brandon candidly uncovers some of the core values that drive him. This is a must listen for any designer realizing…
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What is truly fueling our careers in a creative field? Before any expectation of status or income was our focus, we were simply creative people, wanting to spend our time doing creative things. Let's remember why we started doing this in the first place. With an internet full of suggestions or expectations of where our careers or our lives should b…
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004 - w Colin Rigsby (House Of Heroes / Vesperteen)
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1:12:23Host Brandon Rike sits down with Colin Rigsby (House Of Heroes, Vesperteen) to discuss why we create, and how our creativity evolves over time. Colin opens up about where his new creative endeavor, Vesperteen, came from, and the "itch" that it scratches. Brandon and Colin discuss making a big creative vision, and understanding how that need changes…
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Host Brandon Rike answers questions from Twitter on favorite designers, daily struggles, routines, workflows, college, and more. Brandon gives in-depth responses to common questions about life with a successful freelance design career. Outro music by Podington Bear.By Brandon Rike
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Why do we get burnout, and what can we do about it? Graphic Artist Brandon Rike discusses the frustrations involved in losing passion, and methods to get back up. A change in perspective can often refresh a stale workflow. While we can always change the type of work, we can always change how we view it. SHOW NOTES: BOOK: Standing At Water's Edge by…
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Welcome to the Graphic Sound. In this episode, host Brandon Rike introduces the concept of the show, and gives a better idea of what to expect on the coming episodes. In it's simplest form, the Graphic Sound is a graphic design podcast full of conversations with creative people - including graphic designers, illustrators, musicians, and filmmakers,…
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