{"podcast":{"title":"Nerdy Mewzings","slug":"nerdy-mewzings-7031728","podcast_index_feed_id":7031728,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/nerdymewzings/feed.xml","website_url":"https://nerdymewzings.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18352177/NerdyMewzings-PodBeanGraphic.jpg","author":"James Foster","episode_count":119,"summary":"A weekly comic book interview podcast where host & artist James chats with comic industry pros, collectors, creators, & average nerds about all things comics, art, & more. Keep it nerdy! Website: nerdymewzings.com/podcast Video version of episodes: youtube.com/@nerdymewzings Patreon: patreon.com/nerdymewzings X (Twitter) - Instagram - TikTok @nerdymewzings","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T02:20:07.940968+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nerdy-mewzings-7031728"},"episode":{"title":"Carlos Velez Podcast Debut: Artistic Journey to Pro Comic Covers in One Year!","slug":"carlos-velez-podcast-debut-artistic-journey-to-pro-comic-covers-in-one-year","published_at":"2026-04-20T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nerdy-mewzings-7031728/carlos-velez-podcast-debut-artistic-journey-to-pro-comic-covers-in-one-year","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nerdy-mewzings-7031728","url":"https://nerdymewzings.podbean.com/e/cover-artist-carlos-velez/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m452bbieswaybtpd/Carlos_Velez81rk5.mp3","summary":"Carlos Velez makes his world-exclusive podcast debut on Nerdy Mewzings! In just over a year of going full-time, this rising comic artist has already landed IDW covers (Power Rangers/Ninja Turtles), built a strong Whatnot streaming presence, and earned praise from pros while developing his dynamic style. Key highlights: -Early beginnings: Music (drums in church & jazz studies) → art as creative escape Transition to full-time: Leaving retail/car dealership, streaming on Whatnot, commissions & sketch covers -Artistic influences: Kael Ngu, Jason Fabok, Dan Mora, Ryan Benjamin, Greg Capullo, and studying pros via Proko/YouTube -Rapid growth: First published cover work, learning composition, speed vs. quality, avoiding burnout -Current workflow: Heavy digital focus, sketch covers, streaming with friends (Marvel Inc, Laced Canvas, etc.) -Mindset: Trial & error with schedules, finding your own rhythm, staying humble while pushing limits -Future goals: More cover work (especially Batman/Absolute Batman), sequential storytelling, and growing as an inker Carlos is a prime example of consistent daily reps paying off fast — perfect motivation for any aspiring artist! Follow Carlos Velez: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cmv_art_99 (main hub for sketch covers, process, streams) Whatnot - Search CMV Art 99 (live drawing & auctions) Website / Prints & Commissions - https://cmvart.bigcartel.com/ If you love sketch covers, rising comic artists, or creator hustle stories — Leave a 5 STAR review, share with a friend, and Keep It Nerdy! Join Nerdy Mewzings' Patreon and get weekly episodes 24-48 hours early, access exclusive content, submit questions for upcoming guests, and more! https://patreon.com/nerdymewzings Timestamps 0:00 - Intro & World-Exclusive First…","meta_description":"Carlos Velez makes his world-exclusive podcast debut on Nerdy Mewzings! In just over a year of going full-time, this rising comic artist has already lande…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3138,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/nerdy-mewzings-7031728/episodes/carlos-velez-podcast-debut-artistic-journey-to-pro-comic-covers-in-one-year/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/nerdy-mewzings-7031728/carlos-velez-podcast-debut-artistic-journey-to-pro-comic-covers-in-one-year.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}