
Sketchnote Army Podcast
Mike Rohde interviews sketchnoters about tools, techniques, and their approach to the practice and craft of sketchnoting.
Latest episodes

Mar 23, 2020 • 1h 4min
Paula Fagerberg - SE07 / EP03
Need a break from COVID-19 news? Check out our collection of 50+ Sketchnote Army Podcast interviews from 6 seasons at:https://sketchnotearmy.com/podcast Feeling isolated? Join our Sketchnote Army Slack community to chat with other visual thinkers about sketchnotes, visual thinking, or whatever is on your mind. Join the Sketchnote Army Slack for free at:https://sketchnotearmy.com/slack RUNNING ORDERIntro: Who is Paula?Paula’s transition from musician to graphic recorder The importance of developing your own stylesheet“First, we practice to get it right, then we practice so we can’t get it wrong”Graphic recording vs. graphic facilitationPaula’s lessons from a graphic recording “worst case scenario” situationHave a Plan BPreparing ahead is a gift to yourselfTools3 tipsOutroLINKSPaula’s websitePaula’s music websitePaula on InstagramPaula on TwitterAlphaChimp Rockstar Scribe CourseIFVPThe Sketchnote HandbookThe Sketchnote WorkbookThe Sketchnote TypefaceCheer on NetflixBrandy AgerbeckDeb AokiGraphic Facilitation on MeWeTOOLSPigma Micron PensZigg Calligraphy MarkerSquare Edged Calligraphy MarkerPilot Frixion Erasable HighlighterNeuland MarkersNeuland Art MarkerNeuland Acrylic OneMontana Graffiti MarkersKrylon Leafing MarkersPan PastelsThe Sketchnote Ideabook3 TIPSCreate (and hone) your own stylesheetCreate a sketchnoting key for yourselfDon’t force sketchnotes into a pre-thought designBONUS: Have a Plan B!CREDITSProducer: Alec PulianasShow Notes: Chris WilsonTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSUPPORT THE PODCASTBrought to you by The Sketchnote Ideabook — the sketchbook designed for sketchnoters. Equipped with a no-bleed, no show-through paper, it can take almost any pen or marker you can throw at it.SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNESYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes

Mar 16, 2020 • 1h 13min
Manuel Herrera - SE07 / EP02
Need a break from COVID-19 news? Check out our collection of 50+ Sketchnote Army Podcast interviews from 6 seasons at:https://sketchnotearmy.com/podcast Feeling isolated? Join our Sketchnote Army Slack community to chat with other visual thinkers about sketchnotes, visual thinking, or whatever is on your mind. Join the Sketchnote Army Slack for free at:https://sketchnotearmy.com/slack RUNNING ORDERIntro: Who is Manuel and what he doesCreating little booklets for his first keynoteTalking about developing your own styleHow Manuel got into visual thinkingVisual thinking and sketchnoting in educationIllustrating a children’s bookTools3 tipsOutroLINKSManuel’s WebsiteManuel on InstagramManuel on TwitterConnected Learning is the non-profit Manuel works for.How Manuel draws peopleManuel’s hand-made journalsTOOLSTiconderoga PencilsFaber-Castell PencilsSakura Micron PensTombow Dual Brush PensiPad Pro & Apple PencilProcreateProcreate Technical PencilProcreate Narinder PencilProcreate Shale BrushProcreate 6B PencilAdobe Fresco3 TIPSDraw things in the room around youDraw people as box figures so you can add details insideKeep a small journal in your back pocketCREDITSProducer: Alec PulianasShow Notes: Chris WilsonTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSUPPORT THE PODCASTBrought to you by The Sketchnote Ideabook — the sketchbook designed for sketchnoters. Equipped with a no-bleed, no show-through paper, it can take almost any pen or marker you can throw at it.SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNESYou can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes

Mar 11, 2020 • 39min
Tanja Wehr - SE07 / EP01
On the first episode of season 7, Mike is on location at the International Sketchnote Camp 2019 in Paris, France, joined by the amazing Tanja Wehr, full-time sketchnoter and author of three books on sketchnoting.RUNNING ORDERIntro: Who is Tanja and how did she start sketchnoting?Moving to self employment in 2015Visual facilitatingOn changing from “being a painting clown” to a vital team memberToolsPen wish list3 tipsOutroLINKSTanja’s websiteTanja’s instagramTanja’s TwitterTanja’s booksCaptain Haddock cursesTOOLSFountain pen and refil inkWaterproof finelinersCopic markersNeuland fine onesRoyal Talons EcolineNuuna booksPure paper Brand bookiPad ProProcreateAffinity designer for vectorsConcepts app3 TIPSUse good stuffDon’t be too critical — focus on the positivePractice whenever possibleCREDITSProducer: Alec PulianasShow Notes: Chris WilsonTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSUPPORT THE PODCASTBrought to you by The Sketchnote Ideabook — the sketchbook designed for sketchnoters. Equipped with a no-bleed, no show-through paper, it can take almost any pen or marker you can throw at it.SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES:You can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes

Mar 4, 2020 • 3min
Season Seven Teaser - SE07 / EP00
It’s time for season 7 of the Sketchnote Army Podcast! We’re excited to start this season off with sketchnoter Tanja Wehr, followed each week by guests Manuel Herrera, Paula Fagerberg, Jason Barron, Dulce Pedroso, Yuri Malishenko, and Ole Qvist-Sørensen.We begin the fun next week Wednesday, March 11, 2020.CREDITSProducer: Alec PulianasShow Notes: Chris WilsonTheme music: Jon SchiedermayerSUPPORT THE PODCASTTo support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, by buying one of Mike Rohde’s bestselling books. Use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!http://rohdesign.com/handbook/http://rohdesign.com/workbook/

Aug 29, 2019 • 53min
Mike Schiano & The Sketchnote Ideabook - SE06 / EP09
Mike Schiano and Mike Rohde talk in-depth on their new Kickstarter project, The Sketchnote Ideabook.
Sign up to become a VIP for early access and the best pricing when the The Sketchnote Ideabook Kickstarter campaign launches:
https://sketchnoteideabook.com/vip

Jun 26, 2019 • 1h 19min
IPad Pro Panel - SE06 / EP08
In this iPad-focused episode, Michael Clayton, Rob Dimeo, Mauro Tosseli and Steve Silbert join Mike Rohde to discuss all things iPad Pro including the recent Apple announcements at WWDC. If you are on the fence about an iPad or iPad Pro, or aren’t sure which to buy for sketchnoting, this is the episode for you!
RUNNING ORDER
Intro
Rohde & Clayton talk about recent Apple announcements and new iPad options
Panel introductions
iPad hardware
Apple Pencil 2 - double-tapping and slippery feel
iPad sketchnoting software
Accessories
LINKS
Michael Clayton - https://mobile.twitter.com/ProfClayton
Rob Dimeo - https://mobile.twitter.com/Rob_Dimeo
Steve Silbert - https://twitter.com/SteveSilbert
Mauro Tosseli - https://mobile.twitter.com/xLontrax
iPad Air - https://www.apple.com/ipad-air/
iPad mini - https://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/
iPadOS - https://www.apple.com/ipados/ipados-preview/
iPad 9.7 - https://www.apple.com/ipad-9.7/
iPad Pro - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
Apple Pencil 2 - https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/
Logitech Crayon - https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/grab-a-crayon
Logitech Slim Folio Case - https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/slim-folio-ipad-keyboard-case
Procreate - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id425073498
Paper by WeTransfer (formerly FiftyThree) - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id506003812
Sketchbook Pro - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id883738213
Tawe - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id993448214
Samsung Galaxy Note Pro - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_Pro_12.2
Adobe Illustrator Draw - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id911156590
Astropad Standard - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id934510730
Astropad studio - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1181582576
Workvisual - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id988018129
Holger Nils Pohl - https://mobile.twitter.com/holgernilspohl
Flipaclip - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1101848914
Noteshelf - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1271086060
Concepts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id560586497
Liquid Text - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id922765270
Unibal Signo - https://uniballco.com/brand/signo/
Illumashield Matte Screen Cover 9.7” iPad Pro - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BTDEZBQ/
iCarez Matte Screen Cover 11” iPad Pro - https://www.amazon.com/iCarez-Updated-Anti-Glare-Protector-Compatible/dp/B07GZMMYHT/
USB C to HDMI VGA Audio Adapter by AOKEN - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LCZW5K2/
USB C to Audio Adaptor - https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Adapter-Converter-Support-Control/dp/B07BGXS2M2/
BelKin Stage Pro app - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id714477455
Belkin Tablet Stage Stand (B2B054) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CF7M7RA
Siig Full Motion Easy, Adjust Universal Tablet, Desk Mount (CE-MT1X12-S1) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YT6QZSC/
Diana Meier-Soriat - https://mobile.twitter.com/DianaSoriat
Apple Smart Folio - https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MRXE2/smart-folio-for-129-inch-ipad-pro-3rd-generation-white
Apple Smart Keyboard - https://www.apple.com/smart-keyboard/
CREDITS
Producer: Jon Schiedermayer
Show Notes: Chris Wilson
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
To support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army and Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s books and use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!
http://rohdesign.com/handbook/
http://rohdesign.com/workbook/
PAST PODCAST SEASONS
Season 1 * https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se1
Season 2 * https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se2
Season 3 * https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se3
Season 4 * https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se4
Season 5 * https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se5

Jun 19, 2019 • 32min
Zhi Lee - SE06 / EP07
Zhi Lee is an Agile coach from New Zealand who discovered sketchnoting a few years ago but the idea took a while before he finally jumped in. Now he uses visual thinking and sketchnoting in his agile work to help teams communicate.
RUNNING ORDER
Intro
How Zhi got into sketchnoting
What is Agile?
Visual thinking in Agile
Zhi’s future with Sketchnoting, visual thinking and Agile
Tools
3 Tips
Outro - how to connect with Zhi
3 TIPS
Don’t worry if you can’t draw
Always bring a sketchbook to a meeting
Try a brush pen
LINKS
Zhi’s LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/zhilee/
Zhi’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/__zhi
Zhi on Sketchnote Army - https://sketchnotearmy.com/blog/2018/8/17/1565mtvzwbng5baxlg1cslmha8o1x0
Ben Crothers - https://www.bencrothers.com/
Zhi’s Agile company - https://teamworx.co.nz/
Martin Ruckert - https://visualwow.team/
LEGO Serious Play - https://www.lego.com/en-us/seriousplay
Visual Coach Handbook - https://leanpub.com/visualcoachhandbook/
Neuland Markers - https://eu.neuland.com/
Neuland FineOnes - https://eu.neuland.com/markers-more/neuland-markers/neuland-fineone-art-brush-nib-0.5-5-mm-single-colours.html
Neuland Sketchnotes - https://eu.neuland.com/markers-more/neuland-markers/sketchone-single-marker.html
Uni Chalk Markers - https://www.amazon.com/Uni-posca-Paint-Marker-Pen-PC-5M15C/dp/B001ANVDMU
Das Sketchpad - https://www.officemax.co.nz/Art-Supplies/Drawing-Sketching/Drawing-Paper/Das-Sketch-Pad-Perforated-Saddleback-A3-110gsm-20-Leaves-2878879
Matt Magain - graphicgear.com.au
CREDITS
Producer: Jon Schiedermayer
Show Notes: Chris Wilson
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
To support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army and Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s books and use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!
http://rohdesign.com/handbook/
http://rohdesign.com/workbook/
PAST PODCAST SEASONS
Season 1 * https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se1
Season 2 * https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se2
Season 3 * https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se3
Season 4 * https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se4
Season 5 * https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se5

Jun 12, 2019 • 39min
Sherrill Knezel - SE06 / EP06
How many roles do you have? Well, it's probably fewer than today's guest Sherrill Knezel, sketchnoter, artist, educator, graphic recorder, and illustrator. She joins Mike to discuss the different aspects of her visual work with particular emphasis on education. Plus, the usual three tips and tools.
RUNNING ORDER
Intro
Sherrill's origin story
Sketchnoting in education
The reaction of other teachers
Graphic recording
The future of sketchnoting?
TOOLS
Pilot G2 0.7 - http://pilotpen.us/brands/g2/
Micron .08 - https://www.pigmamicron.com/varieties/
Sketch for schools - http://sketchforschools.com
Neuland Markers - https://us.neuland.com
iPad Pro - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
Apple Pencil - https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/
Paper by WeTransfer (formerly 53) - https://paper.bywetransfer.com
Procreate - https://procreate.art
LINKS
Sherrill’s Website - http://www.meaningfulmarks.net
Sherrill’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/sherrillknezel
Sherrill’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/knezelsh/
Kid president - http://kidpresident.com
Story Corps NPR - https://www.npr.org/series/4516989/storycorps
Graphic recording - https://visualfacilitators.com/en/visualization/graphic-recording/
IFVP - https://ifvp.org
Beautiful Oopp - https://www.workman.com/brands/beautiful-oops
3 TIPS
Set down fear
Be okay with mistakes
Find community
CREDITS
Producer: Jon Schiedermayer
Show Notes: Chris Wilson
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
To support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army and Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s books and use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!
http://rohdesign.com/handbook/
http://rohdesign.com/workbook/
SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES:
You can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sketchnote-army-podcast/id1111996778
PAST PODCAST SEASONS
Season 1 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se1
Season 2 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se2
Season 3 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se3
Season 4 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se4
Season 5 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se5

Jun 5, 2019 • 1h 1min
Nick Sousanis - SE06 / EP05
Today, Mike is joined by Nick Sousanis, Assistant professor of Humanities & Liberal Studies at San Francisco State University, where he is runs a Comics Studies program. While at Columbia university, he wrote and drew his dissertation entirely in comic book form, which became the book Unflattening. He’s an advocate for using visuals in education.
RUNNING ORDER
Intro
Nick’s Comic-based Dissertation
Drawing isn’t just for the professionals
Unflattening book
Comic studies
Visuals and metaphors across languages
Tools
3 Tips
Nick’s next book
LINKS
Nick’s website - http://spinweaveandcut.com/
Nick’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/nsousanis
Nick’s Book, Unflattering - http://spinweaveandcut.com/unflattening/
Unflattening on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Unflattening-Nick-Sousanis/dp/0674744438/
San Fransisco State University - https://www.sfsu.edu/
Grids and gestures - http://spinweaveandcut.com/grids-and-gestures/
Linda Barry - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynda_Barry
TOOLS
Newsprint paper - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newsprint
Wacom Intuos - https://www.wacom.com/en-in/products/pen-tablets/intuos
Cintiq - https://www.wacom.com/en-in/products/pen-displays/wacom-cintiq
iPad Pro - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
Apple Pencil - https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/
Pilot Precise Rollerball v7 - http://pilotpen.us/brands/precise/precise-v5-v7/
3 TIPS
Lines, marks & gestures
You can draw even if you don’t think you can
Don’t worry about ideas, just draw stuff.
CREDITS
Producer: Jon Schiedermayer
Show Notes: Chris Wilson
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
To support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army and Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s books and use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!
http://rohdesign.com/handbook/
http://rohdesign.com/workbook/
SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES:
You can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sketchnote-army-podcast/id1111996778
PAST PODCAST SEASONS
Season 1 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se1
Season 2 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se2
Season 3 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se3
Season 4 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se4
Season 5 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se5

May 29, 2019 • 24min
Conni Eybisch-Klimpel - SE06 / EP04
Today’s episode was recorded live at the International Sketchnote Camp 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal. Between airplane flyovers, Mike talks with visual career coach Conni about how she has adapted sketchnotes and visual thinking to help coach her clients at Frau und Beruf.
RUNNING ORDER
Intro
Conni's background
Integrating sketchnoting and coaching
Sketchnotes for planning job options and exploring resources (middle)
Sketchnotes for generating ideas
Sketchnotes for decision making (quadrant system)
Sketchnotes for storytelling (and the career storyline)
Sketchnotes as a record (end)
The impact of sketchnnotes on Connie's work and on the clients
3 Tips
Tools
LINKS
Conni’s website - http://Eybisch-klimpel.de
Conni’s presentation at ISC18LX - http://eybisch-klimpel.de/?p=366
Conni on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thevisualcoach
Conni Instagram - https://twitter.com/connieybisch
Conni’s work - http://frauundberuf-berlin.de
Career coaching - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Career_counseling
Quadrant Analysis - http://meetingsift.com/quadrant-analysis/
Kanban board - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanban_board
VizThink meetup (Berlin) - http://vizthink.de
Tools
Sticky notes - https://www.staples.com/sticky+notes/directory_sticky+notes
Letter size paper / A4 paper - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letter_(paper_size)
Felt pen: Stablio 68 - https://www.stabilo.com/com/products/coloring-drawing/coloring-felt-tip-pens/stabilo-pen-68/
CamScanner app - https://www.camscanner.com
3 Tips
"Waste paper" Christoph Neimann
Be playful
Copy and remix
CREDITS
Producer: Jon Schiedermayer
Show Notes: Chris Wilson
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
To support the creation, production and hosting of the Sketchnote Army and Sketchnote Army Podcast, buy one of Mike Rohde’s books and use code ROHDE40 at Peachpit.com for 40% off!
http://rohdesign.com/handbook/
http://rohdesign.com/workbook/
SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES:
You can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sketchnote-army-podcast/id1111996778
PAST PODCAST SEASONS
Season 1 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se1
Season 2 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se2
Season 3 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se3
Season 4 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se4
Season 5 - https://soundcloud.com/sketchnote-army-podcast/sets/sketchnote-army-podcast-se5