James Candland

Rupees Over Ramen : The Solo Animation Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 73 episodes

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 ✌

Author

James Candland

Category

Arts

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Apr 1, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 68 : 3D Animation, VFX and the Worldbuilding of Avatar ft. Prasanth in India + Stars 01.04.2026

Welcome back to Rupees Over Ramen, we had a little hiatus there for a while. I've been making a comic for the Anthem Knights story and have been taking a break from most other things. But we are back with Episode 68 and the finale of my discussion with my friend Prasanth in India. In this episode we talk about concept art, VFX, and Avatar Way of Water plus tons of other good stuff! I'm sti...

Episode 67 : 3D vs. 2D Animation and Diversity in Animation ft. Prasanth in India 18.12.2025

Welcome to the second part of our conversation with my friend Prasanth in India. We are talking how diversity in culture has been reflected in Animation with movies like Rio 2. We are also talking the music of Rio 2 and the direction animation has been taking recently. We also talk about Klaus and how it achieved a 3D look with the 2D animation. And movies like Treasure Planet and the Spider-Verse...

Episode 66 : Finding Yourself Through Animation and Fiction ft. Prasanth in India 09.10.2025

We are back! This time I'm talking with my friend Prasanth in India. We talk about how you can find yourself in animated characters and stories character coming to know themselves, along with Rio 2, Animation and tons of other good stuff! Make sure to follow the podcast to be in the loop where the second part of our conversation comes out! “The grass is greener where you water it” Publish peace ✌️...

Episode 65 : Star Wars Rebellion & Redemption | Rebels & Rogues | Part Three 01.09.2025

May the Force Be With You And we are back with Part Three of our Star Wars series with my friend Christian. In this one we talk more about Star Wars Rebels and the found family and character development it holds. 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 “The grass is greener w...

Episode 64 : Star Wars The Lost Jedi | Rebels & Rogues | Part Two 15.08.2025

May the Force Be With You After a brief hiatus we are back with Part Two of our Star Wars series with my friend Christian. This episode we dive into the origins of Anakin and talk about Jedi and Sith. 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:...

Episode 63 : Star Wars Rebels & Rogues | The Animation Begins 30.04.2025

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 // JOIN THE JOURNEY YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamescand...

Episode 62 : The Start of 2025 | Small Art Shops, Animated Series, and Comic Artists 19.02.2025

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/@jamesca...

Episode 61 : The End of 2024 | Documenting Your Artist Journey 25.12.2024

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 http...

Episode 60 : The 60th Episode Starting A Band & Writing A Novel 03.12.2024

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/@j...

Episode 59 : Gameplay Loops, Creative Practice, and Finding Your Style 24.09.2024

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

Episode 58 : Why Leaving Social Media for 30 Days Will Change You 13.09.2024

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...

Episode 57 : Making & Sharing Art Without Social Media 29.08.2024

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 ✌️

Episode 56 : Crafting, Perspectives, and 4 Ways to Find Creative Sparks for Your Art 🔥 21.08.2024

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 tha...

Episode 55 : A Lost Land Far Outside of Our Own… 09.08.2024

The shortest episode A glimpse into the mystical world of Anthem Where spirits roam the woods

BONUS Episode “Belonging” 03.08.2024

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

BONUS Episode “the two workstations” 18.07.2024

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.

BONUS Episode - “Adventure, Animation, and Artistry” 18.07.2024

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

BONUS Episode - “Hey You Theatre Kid” 16.07.2024

Theatre kids unite✌️

Episode 54 : Cosplay, FanX, and The Owl House 13.07.2024

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...

Episode 53 : The Artist Journey & Becoming Batman 08.07.2024

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 Sign up for the newsletter ⁠⁠https://overtheramenbo...

Episode 52 : The Relationship Between Dragons & Vikings and Fathers & Sons 26.06.2024

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 Sign up for the newsletter...

Episode 51 : Breathing Life Into How to Train Your Dragon 12.06.2024

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 newsl...

Episode 50 : Dream Audience Member 14.05.2024

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

Episode 49 : The Woods 06.05.2024

This is another late night podcast episode with some thoughts about the woods.

Episode 48 : Lost Tales : A Kingdom In The Clouds 01.05.2024

This story takes place in Avendir, the Forgotten Kingdom in the clouds. A great amethyst stone shines brilliantly with the sun and the moon... Music and Illustration from https://youtu.be/pwOwS2odoSY?si=nxx0_ty6aLL_XddT // FOLLOW ME Instagram: http://instagram.com/jamescandyland Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamescandyland Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/JamesCandyland/ Website: https://jamesc...

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