The Mindscape Museum Podcast

On episode 6 of The Mindscape Museum, we meet paleocartoonist Andy Cruz (@dinosaurcomics). Andy is best known for his own work such as the webcomic "Did You Know Dino?" and his graphic novel, "Did You Know Dino? Hell Creek". Listen in as we discuss the world of paleoart and how these scientific concepts are brought to life through illustration. CREDIT: Host and producer: R.J. N...

Those who dare, DRAW! On episode 5 of The Mindscape Museum, we meet CSULB professors Kimberley Dwinell and Brian Valenzuela. Listen in as we discuss the world of professional concept art, exploring the dimensions and applications of it in entertainment media and beyond. CREDIT: Host and producer: R.J. Nieto (Instagram: @rj_nieto_illustrated) Producer/editor: Morgan Barela (Instagram: @morganbarela...

On this episode of The Mindscape Museum, we meet Gabriel Santos is science educator that through his work, aims to make science education more digestible to a wider audience. Join us as we explore the intersection of science, pop-culture, and community. Thank you for listening to this episode of The Mindscape Museum, the podcast that explores the nature of science and art in visual and narrative s...

On Episode 3 of The Mindscape Museum, we meet Hayley Watkins, speculative world-builder behind The Character Consultancy. Join us as we explore the psychology of world building, speculative fiction, and fantasy. What happens when the intangible becomes tangible? This episode discusses the intangible ties between what we experience in our everyday lives and how that can manifest within the creative...

On episode 2 of The Mindscape Museum, we meet Justin Caldera, a paleoartist. Caldera creates 3D models of dinosaurs from different eras within pop culture, from early 90s concepts to more modern, scientifically accurate replications. Caldera and host R.J. Nieto talk about the inspirations behind his own work, all that goes into paleoart, and the importance of this craft. To see Justin Caldera'...

On episode 1 of The Mindscape Museum, we meet Callum Stephen Diggle, creator of Humanity Lost. Humanity Lost is Callum's most robust work, a graphic novel that explores a galactic sci-fi universe with underlying themes of political commentary and post-human history. What did humanity gain, and what has it lost? Follow Callum on Instagram, @c.s.diggle to keep up with his work. The Mindscape Mus...

Guest: Giacomo Raineri Thank you for listening to the first episode of The Mindscape Museum, a podcast where we delve into the fascinating relationship between science, art, and pop culture in visual and narrative art forms. In this episode, host RJ Nieto talks with Giacomo Raineri about the concept of the multiverse museum and the lore of the museum. Through The Mindscape Museum, listeners can st...