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I was going to talk about "happier" things today but i felt it wasn't the right time to rejoice in anything when there is so much hurt in the world (and specifically the US) right now. Warning** this is an emotional episode and I may say some things that some people may disagree with.   I tried to keep this as civil as possible, but my honesty is out there for the world to hear. #BlackLivesMa...

Today is a big day and a very awesome day...EPIC, some might say.  Why? Because today I have with me on the show USAF Master Sergeant, Author and friend, D.L. Jennings.  Now, that might not be a name you've heard about YET, but trust me, you will.   Jennings has already released book one in the Highglades series (its looking to be a trilogy!) and he has just announced his 2nd book i...

hey everyone check this! GMC brings us new teasers and info about the #hummer , Acura teases the 2021 TLX with a twin turbo V6, Agusta shows off their newest Street bike (lots of carbon fiber!) and Nissan celebrates its GT-R with the ItalDesign 50. oh and uh, I had to get tested for covid 19. check out this video and get all the juicy details! #automotive #automotivenews #cars #podcast #design #ge...

Today marked the first day that the Big Three Automakers in Detroit, as well as some other locations, got back to work and started producing cars again.  However, though people were rockin and ready to roll some fresh metal down those stamping lines and piece together the vehicles you all are (not) demanding right now, they are doing it at a snails pace.  Covid be damned! but thats not s...

Hey everyone, its your host, Ryan Sketch! I hope you are all well and safe, and hopefully, not going crazy yet in this #quarantinelife.  I want to start off by saying i apologize for being so distant (social distancing not needed via podcasts!) - the world has been moving a bit slow and because of that, so has my podcast.   That said, i was thinking about how i got into Art as a lifestyl...

The 1975 is an amazing band.  I just needed to say that.  If you havent listened to them, you need to.  Whatever music you are in to, im sure they have something that will strike your fancy. So i went to my first VideoGameCon!! DreamHack2020 was lit AF and i loved every minute of it - but i wish i actually competed in something!  Did you know PSA merged with FCA?  Whats wi...

Its autoshow season and we are kicking it off this year surprisingly, at Chicago and not detroit (that's coming in june). Somw serious reveals this year are coming including some major game players in the SUV/CUV categories. Most importantly, though, is a secret project I've been keeping from everyone for almost 9 months... but you'll have to listen to find out what it is!

So the age of Cyber-Punk may be upon us and the harbinger of this movement is none other than Elon Musk.  But is the Cyber truck "Good Design"? Hear my take on that and also some back story to the Fisker Ocean - a vehicle that promises to be vegan, and good for our planet.   Seeing Blue?  FCA's parts and tuning arm, MOPAR, is scheduled to reveal a (Blue) Moparized Jeep Wrangler Unli...

Im Back and better than ever!  Ive decided to move the video portion of this podcast over to the Instagram page, Sketchbook_Audio and do that in sync with this Anchor.fm podcast.  Hopefully it works out well for everyone! On this episode, ive got a lot to talk about, but it'll basically be a "whats to come" in the near future on upcoming episodes.   Im going to hit hot topics like r...

While i wasnt personally at the 2019 Tokyo Auto Show, i did spend a lot of time online watching the live reveals and checking out all of the pictures of some of the more interesting and creative designs/concepts.  Included in that list and also on this episode are: Nissan Ariya Daihatsu WakuWaku Suzuki Waku SPO Toyota e-Racer and a bunch more!  Check it all out on Sketchbook_Audio as wel...

Hey guys, Ryan Sketch here and I am super excited about this episode because you can see the full video/live stream review I did of this book on Sketchbook_Audio instagram page.   This book, IDrawCars is, as the kids say these days, LIT! Best bang for your buck when it comes to tools of the trade and it makes for a perfect travel companion!   Go check out IDRAWCO.com and buy yourself a c...

Hey friends and fellow designers, did you know that the IAA /Frankfurt international auto show occurred this week? Did you miss all of the excitement? Well fear NOT ! I will be talking about my favorite vehicles from this years show including the Honda E, some really sexy Audi's including an autonomous offroader! SAY WHAT?! Oh, and Lamborghini finally made a hybrid... no, hell hath not freezeth ov...

Sketchbook Audio is now streaming on Youtube! So check it all out here on Anchor.fm (download the android or apple app) and/or you can find me on youtube.  Just search Sketchbook Audio or Ryan Sketch  Its been a rough couple of months, but i managed to pull through.  Ultimately, i got some place i really wanted to be and working for a great company, Fox Shocks in Sunny San Diego! Ye...

We've got quite a bit to talk about in the coming days all of which have to do with my relocation from Detroit Michigan to San Diego. But for now, let's talk about the 2019 Toyota rav 4 adventure model and some really badd a** sport coupes that I will never be able to afford

Wheels - Aston Martin has a new, sexy special edition DBS out called the DBS Superleggera "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" and the wheels ARE EPIC! So lets talk about.... WHEELS!  Specifically directional wheels.  Ralph Gilles hates 'em, but its a trend thats picking up more and more rapidly as electrification becomes more mainstream Hatchbacks and Hot Hatches -  Apparently, and th...

Passing of a friend - My good friend Rick past away a couple nights ago.  He will be missed.  But he left behind a legacy and a story, of being good to one another.  Cosplay - Well, looks like i'll  be suiting up as the Joker and Captain Deadpool at this years Motor City Comic Con in Novi (This weekend, May 17th-19th) Thoughtful and SMART Design - 2020 Kia Soul, 2020 Kia Tellur...

Listen, the automotive industry isnt always "Lit" so in the mean time, i need to entertain you all with some reviews on some cars, products, and even architecture I come across in my daily.  Thats OK though, right?!  Of course it is! because i promise i wont bore you with reviews on the Yugo or the Pinto or anything else as sad as that..... actually, that could be a fun episode - "Top te...

Ok so i finally was able to get my buddy Anthony onto the show (hes super important and a busy mo-fo) and he has quite a bit to say about Transformers (toys and movies) and some things to say about the MCU (including End Game - will Ant Man Defeat the Mad Titan by crawling into his buthole????!!!) and the DCU (Which i have a few things to say myself). Then we are going to discuss other things and...

Nike, along with Puma and Adidas do some pretty bad-ass colabs with other artists, sports teams, automotive companies, etc.  I found one recently that just blew me away and needless to say, im smitten by the colors and the tech of the Acronym designed,  Air Presto Mid x Acronym.   Oh and, while i was in NYC last week, someone tried to blow up St. Patrick's Cathedral!!!!! WTF?! &nbsp...

So the New York International Auto Show is happening right now and Sketchbook Audio was (somehow) given a pair of press passes and freedom to roam the halls of the Javits Convention Center and look at cars. Really cool cars, some boring cars and then 20 million dollars worth of super and hyper cars!  But before we ever got to do any of that, Jalopnik (the infamous Jalopnik.com automobile-enth...

Hey guys and gals! Thanks for tuning in to Sketchbook Audio.  Be sure to follow along on the instagram page, Sketchbook_Audio for pictures and a place for you to leave me comments and suggestions.   Todays episode, im going to shift gears a bit (haha, get it?) and talk about some movies coming out this year, for better or for worse.  Oh and to spoil Avengers: Endgame, the hulk shrin...

Over the years, i have collected dozens of books on how-to draw just about anything, how to be a better animator or actor, and just a crap ton of inspiration from movies, video games and some amazing artists.  Follow me on Instagram @ Sketchbook_Audio and i'll show ya what i have and hopefully it helps you as it did me!

sometimes we take certain tools and products for granted. And other times we just dont have what we really need to get a job done safely and efficiently.  This is why product design is so key and vital! also, Porsche has something you really should check out. Its the 2020 Cayenne coupe.  i know i know, enough with the SUVs but seriously, this thing is hot.   oh and did you know a ch...

ive been talking about it for weeks now and it is finally upon us! the 2019 Geneva International Motorshow (GIMS) and boy is it HOT!  So many beautiful concepts and new production cars coming down the pipeline, i dont know what to do with myself.   So, lets talk about some of them and see what really makes them what they are...which is freaking awesome.  Hope you guys and gals are e...

Not a lot going on right now fellow sketch book er's But what I can tell you is the Geneva motor show is next week and your host is super geeked. And for all of my listeners who are curious about character in concept design for video games comic books movies you name it, I have a lot of helpful resources to share with you