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With the time change looming on the horizon, Kim has changed her office hours to an hour earlier, which means we can tape an hour earlier on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thus, Episode 38 has now dropped.
It’s a fun episode with some ‘scary stuff’ about Lady Lovely Locks and the Pixie Tails as well as my first time meeting one of the truly towering figures from the Golden Age of Television Animation.
Check it out and enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/@jackolesker247/podcasts
And here we go, with Episode 39 dropping at https://www.youtube.com/@jackolesker247/podcasts
In this installment I'll take you behind the scenes at DIC's art department and also reveal one of the problematic sides of the children's entertainment industry.
And for those of you who are enjoying the ride, please take a second to hit the Subscribe button at Episode 39 and also Like us. Thanks.
Episode 40 (!) has dropped at https://www.youtube.com/@jackolesker247/podcasts
In this installment I’m going to take you all the way back to 44 BC in ancient Rome and then to DIC Entertainment in 1986, the times, as you’ll learn, in a curious and troubling way similar. Something’s definitely up at DIC and none of us writers are sure exactly what it is.
For me, I’m confused by the shift in The Force and it’s causing me to make a few tactical career mistakes.
I think this is an episode you’ll enjoy…
Episode 41 has dropped at https://www.youtube.com/@jackolesker247/podcasts
Be warned, this episode starts out – and most of it is – pretty dark. Keeping my promise to show you all sides of my career and my industry isn’t always easy, especially when I run into or ran into tough times. But a promise is a promise.
Hang in there. As with my favorite kind of dramatic stories, this one’s got a happy ending…
Episode 42, my dark years, has dropped at https://www.youtube.com/@jackolesker247/podcasts
@he-dad Hey, man. Just now reading down through this thread. I hope y'all are doing well. Our marriage didn't improve until my wife and I both started to move closer to the Lord. Once that happened, we both started moving back closer to each other. We just couldn't do it without Him at the center of our lives. It still takes effort on our part and we're certainly not perfect, but the improvement has been amazing. I only regret that we didn't figure out what was missing sooner.
As far as other folks' opinions on your collections. My extended family has always kind of felt the same as yours and they felt it's silly. My response was always "Yep, it is silly. That's the point. I make hundreds of important decisions every day that affect the lives of other people and this is something I enjoy that doesn't have consequences for others."
Praying for y'all, bro.
Kim and I have an event tonight so I’m dropping Episode 43 now.
Moving on from DIC and, after a few tough years, I’m starting an exciting new chapter in animation which begins with a phone call from Mark Taylor, DIC’s former Chief Financial Officer. Drum roll, please!
Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@jackolesker247/podcasts
I was in a 4 car accident in August 9th(I was hit from behind and sandwiched) so I haven’t been on here that often. I have had to reach out to their insurance and my bank repeatedly for info since no one ever called me. So infuriating. They finally paid off my lien after almost 7 weeks. Pick up my new car later on today
So sorry to hear this, brasco. Being supportive to others during difficult times is one of the best things about fan sites. Know that we all are.
I and my family will offer prayers for your full recovery on all levels.
Keep up updated.
@brasco Sorry they're being difficult, but at least it seems to be moving forward. I hope y'all are ok.
@griff @theman thanks guys. All I got was a burn on my forearm from the airbag which left a scar. Could have been worse. I got my new car yesterday so it all worked out I guess. Just waiting on them to replace my 3 car seats. Girl that hit me was on her phone btw and wasn’t paying attention when traffic started coming to a stop
@brasco Are you ok, did you get hurt?
I’m sure the bureaucracy and financial stress is a lot! I’ve had my own battles, I can relate a bit. Hope it all gets resolved soon.
Edit: Ah just read the following comments, sounds you got away with minimal hurt. Glad to hear it.
@cosmic yea just annoying lol. I had 2 years left on my loan so now had to start all over 😡
Episode 44 has now dropped and I'm into creating and writing the series bible and 37 episodes of The New Adventures of He-man. For all you MOTU fans here, this and coming episodes will take you behind the scenes on this controversial series. Lots of insight and observations from the guy who was there. I hope you enjoy it at https://www.youtube.com/@jackolesker247/podcasts
Episode 45 has dropped at https://www.youtube.com/@jackolesker247/podcasts
Wherein I continue The New Adventures He-man journey, one of my and Jean Chalopin’s few flops after an incredible amount of work because loyal MOTU fans in the pre-internet days didn’t know He-man would return to Eternia after he took care of business on Primus.
Don’t feel sorry for me. Script fees for the series bible and my writing thirty-seven episodes got me back on top with new cars and a sprawling home in Palm Springs.
But as the series neared wrapping, Jean had another surprise for me -- one that would take me, like He-man in New Adventures, far, far away…
Work for the last two weekends has been a ****show. One of my co-workers got fired (not sure for what). However, they forgot to put a replacement into his shifts. Meaning, we didn't have enough people, and we were behind on everything all week.
On the plus side, finally got my new computer put together (for 3D art and animation), and found a permanent spot for it in the work room, so I'm all set to go.
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Work for the last two weekends has been a ****show. One of my co-workers got fired (not sure for what). However, they forgot to put a replacement into his shifts. Meaning, we didn't have enough people, and we were behind on everything all week.
On the plus side, finally got my new computer put together (for 3D art and animation), and found a permanent spot for it in the work room, so I'm all set to go.
I didn't know you're in the biz. I, and I'm sure many here, would love to hear more about what you do and the shows you work on. 🙂
@theman unfortunately, I haven't worked on much. I just graduated a few months ago, and I'm still looking for a job. Didn't help that my school laptop died on me, and it took a while to save up for the desktop parts.
In terms of what I want to do, I want to focus on character / prop modelling and animation.
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Congrats on your graduation. I know things look tough for the present but you are moving into an industry at the right time. I wish you all the best in your career. Keep us posted.
Hi everyone. Episode 46 as dropped and with it a HUGE announcement about Kim and my life. And no, Kim’s NOT pregnant. We’ve got three wonderful grown children. Enough is enough. You’ve just have to check out the video to learn the news in our present life and also how I’m off to Paris to work on a new series during the Golden Age of Television Animation for a toy line everyone in the world knows about.
Check it all out at https://www.youtube.com/@jackolesker247/podcasts
@he-dad Hey, man. Just now reading down through this thread. I hope y'all are doing well. Our marriage didn't improve until my wife and I both started to move closer to the Lord. Once that happened, we both started moving back closer to each other. We just couldn't do it without Him at the center of our lives. It still takes effort on our part and we're certainly not perfect, but the improvement has been amazing. I only regret that we didn't figure out what was missing sooner.
As far as other folks' opinions on your collections. My extended family has always kind of felt the same as yours and they felt it's silly. My response was always "Yep, it is silly. That's the point. I make hundreds of important decisions every day that affect the lives of other people and this is something I enjoy that doesn't have consequences for others."
Praying for y'all, bro.
Thanks bro. We don't go to church but things have been a little better since I gave video games and internet a break and focused more attention on her. Counseling has helped too. Instead of leaving the room because she is watching a movie I have no interest in I learned to see it as another chance to spend quality time with her. Like the movie is secondary to just being together you know? Taking dem baby steps!
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Hi everyone. Episode 46 as dropped and with it a HUGE announcement about Kim and my life. And no, Kim’s NOT pregnant. We’ve got three wonderful grown children. Enough is enough. You’ve just have to check out the video to learn the news in our present life and also how I’m off to Paris to work on a new series during the Golden Age of Television Animation for a toy line everyone in the world knows about.
Check it all out at https://www.youtube.com/@jackolesker247/podcasts
You gonna do something special for your 50th episode?
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