#205 – What Is Studying Architecture Like? Poster Creation, Star Wars Cosplay & Why An Architect Needs Geometry With Nada Maktari

Nada Maktari; poster illustrator, cosplayer and architecture student [also known as the ‘Star(Wars)chitect’] joins us for ep 205, to talk about what studying architecture entails, how she has made her amazing posters & cosplay, her love of Star Wars and more!

In more detail, Nada & Mike discuss how they “crossed paths” at Star Wars Celebration London 2023 and how Nada met Temuera Morrison (Jango/Boba Fett), the duo then discuss their favourite Star Wars movies before delving into the posters Nada has made for a variety of movies. Nada then talks about why she started studying architecture at university and what studying architecture actually entails, how that impacted her poster creation, how geometry is key for her work and more. Towards the end, Mike & Nada talk about Nada’s cosplay and how & why she started cosplaying, plus going to filmed locations and more! This conversation is an all-rounder for all ages, as a variety of topics are covered but the conversation is suitable for all ages!

Nada’s Site (showing artwork & architecture): https://nadamaktari.com

Nada’s IGs: @MaktarisCosplay & @MaktariArchitecture – TikTok & Twitter(X): @NadaMaktari  

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The last episode was ep 204, where Mike spoke with David Curfiss about trauma, music and writing – David explains why he started his podcast and how music and mental health/trauma go hand-in-hand. David then speaks about the writing process for his two books, his experienced trauma, including his childhood, how he’s changed over the years and more – this is a fairly deep & intense conversation but one that is really important, especially for those suffering with mental health issues.

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#76 Pt 2 – ASMR Is Bad Podcast Etiquette: Teacher Problems, Music Taste & Plenty Of Nonsense With Nick & Ciara

This week Mike is once again joined by Nick & Ciara of the This Is The Best Thing podcast (also joined by Mike’s girlfriend and self-proclaimed co-host, Megan), to talk about their show as well as hundreds of other tangents & ramblings – this is definitely a show for the sillier members of the audience!

In this week’s part, the four’s tangentical chat starts with a discussion on boybands continues with a talk on Disney films, why Nick started two podcasts, Ciara’s & Mike’s time on YouTube when they were younger, some issues that come from being a teacher, how Megan got into being a teacher and how she met Nick, Frankie Valli & Rick Astley are discussed followed by a longer discussion of music taste in general, intellectual property and much more nonsense!

In case you missed last week, in part 1 of their chat they discuss a huge matter of random things, but in brief; West Side Story-style clicking in schools was discussed (as both Nick & Megan are teachers), Nick’s solo show, why Nick & Ciara started a podcast as well as what it’s all about, censorship in Eminem lyrics, Michael Jackson’s child Blanket, Nick’s identity crisis followed by his dislike of Love Actually, favourite Christmas movies, Robbie Williams & Take That, Kanye West’s Jesus Is King merchandise, favourite restaurants, eating badly and many other topics!

Link To Nick & Ciara’s Show – Link To Nick’s Solo Show

In case you missed it, in the last episode of GCC, Mike collaborated with Scott, Chris & Dave of the 20^th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back podcasts for an instalment in the Journey To The Rise Of Skywalker! In part 1, they discuss Episodes 7 & 8 (The Force Awakens & The Last Jedi), regarding plot details, characters, how they compare to the previous 6 movies in the Skywalker Saga, which of the two movies they each prefer, some of the best & worst parts of the new trilogy and more! In part 2 they speculate on what they believe is to come in Episode IX including “Bendemption”, how Palpatine will be involved, what will happen to Leia, Rey and much more!

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