Best Nishant Jain Podcasts (2025)

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Nishant Jain 1:19:06

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7d ago1:19:06

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to writer and (sneaky) artist, Nishant Jain, about why it’s okay for artists to say, “I am a creative”; how we can break free of social media prison; why one’s creative practice is like an infinite game; and more. To learn more about Nishant, visit sneakyartist.com. Books mentioned in this episode include: The Work of Art …

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Nishant Jain captures everyday life with his sneaky art - S17/E03 59:43

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In this episode, Nishant Jain shares his transition from being a neuroscience PhD student to the Sneaky Artist who translates the essence of everyday life through quick, expressive drawings of people in public spaces. He reveals how stories, laughter, and reflections became his loudest form of storytelling. Sponsored by The Reflective Travel Sketch…

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Robert Hunt 51:19

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator, and distinguished educator, Robert Hunt, about why illustrators should embrace “woodshedding”; how he created the DreamWorks logo; what the great Kazuhiko Sano meant to him, and to the illustration world at large; and more. To learn more about Robert, visit roberthuntstudio.com. Artists mentio…

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Ted Shachtman’s Mental Atlas Method uses imagination as a pathway to improve memory retention - S17/E05 46:00

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In this episode, Ted Shachtman talks about his discovery of the Mental Atlas Method, an imaginative new approach designed to strengthen memory retention. He explains how the method works, why it’s different from traditional techniques, and even guides Mike Rohde through a live trial so listeners can experience the process in real time. Sponsored by…

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Ep 74 - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Book Tour 37:54

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Standing on stage in front of strangers to talk about your book may sound terrifying - and sometimes it can be! - but what are some good reasons to embrace the discomfort? Halfway through the Sneaky Book Tour, I share lessons from the road, and reflect on what excites me about speaking about my book with as many people as possible. 🗓️ Next stops ar…

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Can a Laundromat Be Semi-Passive? with Ian Gollahon 1:04:04

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Calling a laundromat a passive or even semi-passive business can definitely be a contentious claim! However, Ian Gollahon share how he and his business partner were able to create just that - while also running their software business Wash-Dry-Fold POS! In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, learn the keys to creating a business you do…

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Cara Holland turns stories into pictures to help people work visually - S17/E04 56:49

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In this episode, Cara Holland shares her move from social work to graphic recording and the development of graphic recording training in response to a need she identified at the beginning of her journey. She discusses how her art has evolved through various stages, provides insights into AI, explains why the unique process of graphic facilitation h…

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N.C. Wyeth 38:16

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to Amanda Burdan, Senior Curator at The Brandywine Museum of Art, about N.C. Wyeth’s early life; what led to the restoration and permanent exhibition of Wyeth’s The Apotheosis of the Family; what today’s illustrators can do for tomorrow’s curators; and more. To learn more about the Brandywine, visit brandywine.org. For tou…

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Fahmida Azim 50:10

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator and storyteller, Fahmida Azim, about where and how illustrators can find validation; why a creative’s self-worth should not come from their work; what illustration really is; and more. To learn more about Fahmida, visit fahmida-azim.com. If you find value in this podcast, consider becoming a paid subscriber …

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Ep 73 - Being the Travel Artist with James Richards 1:27:50

20d ago1:27:50

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Artist, writer, educator, architect James Richards talks about his new book - The Travel Artist - the one that he was "born to write". What does it mean to hold to your creative vision even in the face of contrary professional advice? What do we learn, and what must we unlearn, to take a creative project from ideation to execution? What are the ide…

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Making the Right Offer with Mike Finger 59:07

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The terms of your purchase deal can make or break your chances for a successful business - and it all starts with making the right offer! In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Mike Finger of Exit Oasis returns to share his laundromat journey including tips for proper due diligence, improving the business, and reselling it for 2.5 time…

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Katya Balakina transforms information into engaging visual storytelling - S17/E02 59:57

27d ago59:57

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In this episode, Katya Balakina shares her incredible journey from drawing in her early years to becoming a journalist in Russia during a hard time for the country. She shares her discovery of graphic recording at art school and winning an art contest, which gave her the confidence to pursue art full-time. In this discussion, Katya offers valuable …

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Emma Carlisle 57:56

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, artist, and author, Emma Carlisle, about how an illustration practice can be a bit of a whirlwind; why some illustration advice is infantilzing; why finding joy in your art is more important than it sounds; and more. To learn more about Emma, visit emmacarlisle.com. Artists mentioned in this episode include…

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Dan Roam, The Journey of a Visual Storyteller - SE17/EP01 53:52

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London Ladd 1:06:42

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, artist, and educator, London Ladd, about why he thinks “style” is a four-letter word; what and who helped him stay on his feet; how to keep going in life and art; and more. To learn more about London, visit londonladd.com. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Mark English, Kazuhiko Sano, James Ransome…

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Ep 72 - Preview the Artist Life with Genine Carvalheira 1:34:29

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Ottawa-based artist, urban sketcher, and designer Genine Carvalheira shares sketching adventures from drawing penguins in Chile to a 21-day adventure beyond the Arctic Circle in Norway. A few years ago, when her partner offered Genine the chance to preview retirement, she leapt at the opportunity. How did this transform her art and her sketchbook p…

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Huck Scarry 48:34

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, author, and son of Patricia and Richard Scarry, Huck Scarry, about his father’s life and artistic process; how he approached Busytown—from color palettes to car accidents; what his advice would be for illustrators today; and more. To learn more about Richard Scarry, visit richardscarry.com. Artists mentione…

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Ep 71 - My Big Idea to Save the World 12:01

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If the modern world runs on the attention economy, are we simply fuel for its fires? If the modern world runs on the attention economy, can we win by reclaiming our attention spans? In this episode, Nishant recounts his experience at the prestigious Aspen Ideas Festival, where he shared his Big Idea to save the world - a cheap sketchbook and a pen.…

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Are Marketing Services Worth Your Money? with Brett Lyon, James Woods & Eric De Jong 1:00:35

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Why should you hire a marketing company when you could do it yourself? Why does it matter if the company specializes in the laundry industry? Can't AI basically do your marketing for you? These questions and more are discussed in this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show as we come LIVE from the LaundroBoost Marketing booth at Clean Show 2025…

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Henry Cole 53:44

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to Illustrator and author, Henry Cole, about the early years of his long career; what he experienced with the banning of And Tango Makes Three; how (and how not) to learn from artistic influences; and more. To learn more about Henry, visit henrycole.net. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Steven Kellogg, John James…

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Ep 70 - Defining your own Adventure with Samantha Dion Baker 1:12:37

2M ago1:12:37

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New York-based artist and author Samantha Dion Baker introduces her latest book - Draw your Adventures. What are good ways to think of the word 'adventure'? Does it always need to be an exotic, foreign location? Sam and Nishant discuss ways to craft a personal definition of adventure, free of other people (plus social media) opinions. Then big ques…

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A New Way to Dry Clean with Nishant Jain, Thibault Corens & Cam Callstrom 49:31

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Catch these live demos of the new technology that is revolutionizing the dry cleaning industry! Learn how you can offer dry cleaning without the typical large investment and treat stains like a pro! In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show - LIVE from Clean Show 2025 - Dave & Carla team up with Presso to show you their amazing new technol…

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Kriota Willberg 45:44

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to educator, author, and graphic medicine cartoonist, Kriota Willberg, about why she felt the need to write Draw Stronger: Self-Care for Cartoonists and Other Visual Artists; how artists can take care of their bodies, and why they don’t; and more. To learn more about Kriota, visit KriotaWelt.blogspot.com. If you find value…

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Increase Your Laundromat's Profits with Patrick Kelley & Tanner Galberach 49:36

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Interested in making your laundromat more profitable? Would you like to add $20K - $80K or more to your bottom line? Learn how in this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show LIVE from The Clean Show 2025! Dave & Carla interview Patrick Kelley & Tanner Galberach from Hydro Perfect Pour to explain this technology, share their data on current incr…

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Martina Flor 41:12

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to Martina Flor, award-winning lettering artist, author, and educator, about why creatives need to embrace self-promotion; what it means to be a letter designer; what it takes to be an artistic entrepreneur; and more. To learn more about Martina, visit martinaflor.com. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Lisa Congdo…

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Ep 69 - And we're back! 10:46

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After a near 2-year hiatus, the SneakyArt Podcast is BACK with fresh ideas, new perspectives, and the same opening music. (Yay!) In this quick update: Why Nishant stopped and three reasons he decided to resume the show How podcasts are a special thing in the wasteland of the dead internet The show remains the same … but also not? Two book recommend…

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AI Robots for Your Laundry with Lindon Gao 51:48

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What if a robot could do our laundry? This may be a dream come true for everyone, but truly a money-making miracle for laundry service owners! The future is NOW! In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Dave & Carla are coming to you LIVE from the Clean Show with Lindon Gao, founder & CEO of Dyna Corp. Follow along as he introduces the n…

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Véronique Sweet 50:31

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to Véronique Sweet, Art Director for Crown Picture Books and Little Golden Books at Penguin Random House, about what she looks for in an illustrator’s portfolio; how Little Golden Books aren’t just for little readers; what it means for illustrators to be storytellers; and more. Véronique’s email address vsweet@penguinrando…

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Vanessa Robles 51:03

3M ago51:03

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to Vanessa Robles, Director of Production for Penguin Young Readers, about a production team’s role in bringing a book to life; why the number sixteen is important in book production; why we all need to put more respect on Production’s name; and more. Vanessa can be found on LinkedIn. Artists mentioned in this episode incl…

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Dry Clean Without a Plant with Cam Callstrom from Presso 1:09:35

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What if you could do dry cleaning without investing in a plant full of equipment or wholesaling to one? Now you can! Cam Callstrom from Presso shares with us how other customers have done it by utilizing the Presso Machine and Dave & Carla have just added it to Queen City Laundry. Imagine the possibilities for new revenue streams, increased profit …

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Whitney Sherman 38:23

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to Whitney Sherman, illustrator, designer, and founding director of the MFA in Illustration Practice program at the Maryland Institute College of Art, about how she began her distinguished career as an educator; what it takes to survive a creative practice; why artists, of any discipline, should not be afraid of failure; a…

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Beth Spencer 51:01

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, writer, and creator of Introvert Drawing Club on Substack, Beth Spencer, about what she’s learned from Introvert Drawing Club; why we should always use human intelligence when creating art; how illustrators don’t need much to do what they want; and more. To learn more about Beth, visit bethspencerillustrati…

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From Zero to 23 Stores with Jon Schemmel 57:01

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Jon Schemmel has taken SBL Ventures from zero to 23 laundromats in 5 years! Learn how he's done it, the model he uses, the lessons he's learned, and his hopes for the future. Can laundromat be a passive venture? Is more always better? Thoughts to ponder in this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show with Dave & Carla Menz. Referenced Links: Our…

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Paul Buckley 56:28

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to renowned designer and art director, Paul Buckley, about what it takes to be a good art director; why illustrators and designers should aim for distinction; how depression and creativity correlate; and more. To learn more about Paul, visit paulbuckleydesign.com. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Jim Tierney and …

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Matthew Forsythe 52:33

4M ago52:33

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to author, illustrator, and character designer, Matthew Forsythe, about the many forms a picture book can take—from morality books to “fantastic binomials”; how to make sense of color; how to like your creative work; and more. To learn more about Matthew, visit comingupforair.net. As was discussed in this episode, here is …

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Maria Middleton 47:52

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to Maria Middleton, Senior Art Director at Candlewick Press, about the role of an art director within the collaborative inner-workings of children’s publishing; what she looks for in illustrators; why illustrators should make work that makes them happy; and more. To learn more about Maria, visit mariamiddleton.com. To send…

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The Substack Episode 55:09

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning cartoonist, author, and comedian, Jason Chatfield, and award-winning illustrator and creator of Ten Minute Artist, Adam Ming, about what they like and don’t like about Substack, how it can benefit illustrators creatively and financially; and more. To learn more about Jason and Adam, visit jasonchatfield.co…

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12 Steps Before You Close the Deal with Dave & Carla Menz 1:06:11

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Confused about what "due diligence" is? Not sure what steps to take before you buy that laundromat? How do you make sure it's a good deal and you're protected? In this episode of The Laundromat Millionaire Show, Dave & Carla Menz reveal their 12 recommended steps to take before you close on that laundromat purchase. Referenced Links: Our Sponsors: …

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Toshiki Nakamura 31:52

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to children’s book illustrator and character designer, Toshiki Nakamura, about the all-important three months before and after a picture book’s publication; what his approach is to character design for clients like DreamWorks and Netflix; what your past, creatively or otherwise, has to do with your future; and more. To lea…

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Ali Fitzgerald 41:20

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to comics creator, writer, and educator, Ali Fitzgerald, about where art and art education intersect with social justice; what we can learn from the life and work of Käthe Kollwitz; how art can—especially in trying times—offer connection and solace; and more. To learn more about Ali, visit alifitzgerald.com. Artists mentio…

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Grant Snider 55:03

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to cartoonist and author, Grant Snider, about how he aligns his creative life; what similarities there are between illustration and Grant’s work in orthodontics; why artists should zigzag every now and then; and more. To learn more about Grant, visit grantsnider.com. Artists mentioned in this episode include: Shaun Tan, Jo…

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Terry Brown 51:52

5M ago51:52

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to Terry Brown, former director of The Society of Illustrators, about his time at the Society; what’s behind the Society’s disparity between men and women award-winners; how life is made up of many different but connected chapters; and more. Learn more about The Society of Illustrators by visiting societyillustrators.org. …

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Elevating AI for Small Business with Brett Lyon & James Woods 1:07:04

5M ago1:07:04

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In this episode of the Laundromat Millionaire Show, Carla Menz, Brett Lyon, and James discuss the transformative impact of AI on the laundromat industry. They delve into the development of a premium AI call center, emphasizing the importance of customization, accuracy, and customer service. The conversation highlights the journey of AI engineering,…

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Sam Viviano 1:06:13

5M ago1:06:13

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Giuseppe Castellano talks to Sam Viviano, award-winning cartoonist, and former art director of MAD Magazine, about his membership in MAD’s usual gang of idiots; what the careers of Norman Mingo and Jack Davis can teach today’s illustrators; why creatives, even the worrywarts, should keep on keeping on; and more. Sam can be found on Instagram. Artis…