Sketchnote Podcast

All The Tips - Season 17

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of The Sketchnote Army Podcast season 17, we’ve compiled the tips from nine great visual thinkers into a single All The Tips e...

Andrew Park transforms complex ideas into compelling visuals - S17/E03

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andrew Park shares how he crafts connected narratives across space and time using a range of tools. As the creator of the RSA Animate...

Lindsay Wilson brings spoken words to life through visuals - S17/E06

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lindsay Wilson reflects on her evolution as an artist… from sketching playful portraits at 7 to the defining moments when construct...

Ted Shachtman’s Mental Atlas Method uses imagination as a pathway to improve memory retention - S17/E05

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ted Shachtman talks about his discovery of the Mental Atlas Method, an imaginative new approach designed to strengthen memory retenti...

Cara Holland turns stories into pictures to help people work visually - S17/E04

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Cara Holland shares her move from social work to graphic recording and the development of graphic recording training in response to a...

Nishant Jain captures everyday life with his sneaky art - S17/E03

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Nishant Jain shares his transition from being a neuroscience PhD student to the Sneaky Artist who translates the essence of everyday ...

Katya Balakina transforms information into engaging visual storytelling - S17/E02

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Katya Balakina shares her incredible journey from drawing in her early years to becoming a journalist in Russia during a hard time fo...

Dan Roam, The Journey of a Visual Storyteller - SE17/EP01

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dan shares how his childhood love for drawing led him to discover surprising parallels between visual thinking, biology, and organic ...

All The Tips Season 16

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of The Sketchnote Army Podcast season 16, we’ve compiled the tips from nine great visual thinkers into a single episode. We ho...

Justin Hamacher’s hand-drawn road trip leads to a visualization of Jungian insights – S16/E09

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Justin Hamacher delves into how drawing became a powerful tool for learning and recounts his remarkable journey through teaching...

Diana Ayoub collaborates with clients using a user-centered approach to visual thinking - S16/E08

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Diana Ayoub, co-founder of Sh8peshifters, shares her tech-infused upbringing, journey into sketchnoting, and efforts to build a vibra...

James Durno on Art, Innovation, and Lifelong Creativity - S16/E07

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, James Durno shares how growing up around art-focused environments shaped his creativity. He delves into developing diverse artistic s...

Peter Durand uses visual thinking to bring clarity to complex problems - S16/E06

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Peter Durand explores the power of using a pen as a creative thinking tool, the beauty of embracing iterative processes, and how coll...

Blanche Ellis and the chance encounter that sparked a career in graphic recording - S16/E05

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Blanche Ellis shares how dyslexia led her to discover graphic recording through a chance encounter. With a background in literature, ...

Javier Navarro applies fashion experience to make his visual practice unique - S16/E04

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Javier Navarro, a former fashion designer, shares how his fashion experience adds a unique style to his visuals.Sponsored by Concepts...

Kelvy Bird grounds her work in sustainability with a distinctively creative flair - S16/E03

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kelvy Bird shares how her artistic background influences her visual approach to scribing ideas and how it becomes a powerful tool for...

Joran Oppelt believes graphic consulting is a powerful tool for building community connections - S16/E02

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Joran Oppelt reflects on his journey through music, marketing, spiritual community-building, and visual consulting and how they’ve shaped his unique...

Emily Mills grows her illustration, visual facilitation, and business skills - S16/E01

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Emily Mills shares insights she’s learned in illustration, visual facilitation, and business in this live interview recorded at the...

ISC24TX San Antonio with Prof Michael Clayton

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Professor Michael Clayton, the lead organizer of ISC24TX in San Antonio, Texas, talks to Mike Rohde about the event on August...

All The Tips - S15/E10

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of The Sketchnote Army Podcast season 15, we have compiled the tips from nine great visual thinkers into a single episode. We ho...

Julian Kücklich transforms ideas into visual narratives - S15/E09

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Julian Kücklich shares his journey—from childhood, where drawing was an innate talent, to academic pursuits and his discovery of d...

Alan Chen is fueled by a passion for storytelling and art - S15/E08

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alan Chen, co-founder of Sh8peshifters, shares how his passion for drawing, comics, and film helps him blend sketches, human-centered...

Deb Aoki infuses the spirit of manga and anime into her visual thinking practice - S15/E07

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Deb Aoki reflects on a childhood immersed in manga and anime and how this experience, combined with her journalism background, amplif...

Jimi Holstebro creates visual clarity - S15/E06

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jimi Holstebro discusses identifying gaps, pursuing education to fill them, and seamlessly integrating acquired skills into his work,...

Claire Ohlenschlager’s varied talents drive her visual creativity - S15/E05

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Claire Ohlenschlager, an avid doodler, shares how she developed her sketchnoting practice, found a thriving sketchnoting community, a...

Pierpaolo Barresi and Yobi Scribes connect business objectives with creativity - S15/E04

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pierpaolo Barresi shares how he’s always dreamed of creating something significant. He founded Yobi Scribes, an Italian company that uses creativity...

Alina Gutierrez brings colorful visuals to organizations - S15/E03

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alina Gutierrez reflects on her childhood passion for art, her work as a banker, and how her banking experience led to her career in ...

The Growth and Evolution of Alejo Porras - S15/E02

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Alejo Porras, driven by a passionate pursuit of challenges, shares how embodying a can-do attitude has significantly propelled personal growth and car...

Maggie Appleton's journey into AI tool design and tending her digital garden began with a love for visuals and technology - S15/E01

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of season 15, Maggie Appleton shares her career journey from art and anthropology into web design, illustration, and product des...

Season 14: All The Tips - S14/E10

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast season 14, we’ve gathered all the tips from 9 fantastic visual thinkers to inspire you!Sponsore...

Gary Kopervas visualizes business innovation with cartoons and creativity - S14/E09

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gary Kopervas shares how drawing and writing freed his imagination and got reactions from others. He’s built on his early skills to...

Ashton Rodenhiser brings visual clarity with graphic recording and facilitation - S14/E08

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ashton Rodenhiser shares her mission to teach sketchnoting skills to students and professionals so they can use doodling and drawing ...

Ordained minister Rev Andy Gray, loves to turn what people say into art - S14/E07

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Rev Andy Gray, who obsessively drew as a kid, shares an incredible 30-year journey of graphic designing and how his art has evolved t...

Lena Pehrs sketches success as a change management consultant - S14/E06

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lena Pehrs shares how she explores and co-creates change management solutions with her clients with visuals.Sponsored by ConceptsThis...

Luke Kelvington uses visual practice to help command the USS Pennsylvania - S14/E05

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into Luke Kelvington’s fascinating world as the commander of a submarine. Luke takes leadership to a whole new level by mix...

Elizabeth Chesney uses visual thinking to help people, animals, and the planet - S14/E04

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Elizabeth Chesney shares her approach to teaching design concepts coupled with handwritten notes to help her subjects understand how ...

Jono Hey is explaining the world one sketch at a time- S14/E03

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jono Hey shares how he visually represents complex ideas in simple ways that are sticky, memorable, and quick to get to grips with. H...

Ingrid Lill clarifies business strategy with her big picture storyboards - S14/E02

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ingrid describes the evolution of her visual thinking journey which now plays a crucial role in assisting both creative professionals...

Dr. Bryan Vartabedian is connecting whiteboards with patient outcomes - S14/E01

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Bryan Vartabedian shares how he is creating a child-centered, family-friendly healthcare experience using visuals, to achieve bet...

Season 14 Teaser

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, It’s Mike Rohde, and I’m here to announce season 14 of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, which is launching on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023.This se...

Season 13: All The Tips - S13/E11

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of The Sketchnote Army Podcast season 13, we’ve gathered all the tips from 9 fantastic visual thinkers to inspire you!Sponsore...

Natalie Taylor is dedicated to improving her sketchnoting skills - S13/E10

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Natalie Taylor shares how she slowly built her sketchnoting skills and is now sharing her work through her channels.Sponsored by Conc...

Edmund Gröpl is rediscovering childhood with sketchnotes and the Zettlekasten method - S13/E09

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Edmund Gröpl, a retired engineer, discovers how life is often circular. He shares his in-depth knowledge of Zettelkasten (card file ...

Mawusi Amoaku supports special education with sketchnoting - S13/E08

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mawusi Amoaku, a fashion designer turned educator shares how stumbling on sketchnoting helped her overcome learning challenges which ...

Ty Hatch loves the joy of creating random doodles - S13/E07

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ty Hatch, who started sketchnoting as a practice to pay attention and stay awake shares why he still loves the art and his work on cr...

Julia Knyupa is helping translate ideas into visual language - S13/E06

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Julia Knyupa shares her visual thinking journey, the war in Ukraine and her journey fleeing war, and how she came to be where she is ...

International Sketchnote Camp 2023 in Leiden: Key to Discover New Horizons - S13/E05

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lai Chee Chiu and Ferry Timp — two members of the organizing committee of ISC23NL in Leiden, The Netherlands — talk to us about t...

Maria Coryell-Martin sees art as a tool for communication, education, and connecting people - S13/E04

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Maria Coryell-Martin shares how her passion emerged out of collaborating with scientists to help tell their stories through art.Spons...

Eric Bakey feels that being worth knowing is a higher calling than being well-known - S13/E03

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Bakey shares how his passion for visual thinking got him promoted from building bridges under rocket attack to working as an elevator apprentice,...

Filippo "Sketchy" Buzzini builds his visual portfolio by being authentically himself - S13/E02

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Visual practitioner Filippo "Sketchy" Buzzini shares how he is bartering his skills for other services and learning skills, growing his portfolio, and...

Katrin Wietek - who you work with is more important than what you work on - S13/E01

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Katrin shares how working on personal branding and marketing as a university project launched her sketchnoting career and increased h...

Season 13 Teaser - S13/E00

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, It’s Mike Rohde, and I’m here to announce season 13 of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is launching on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023.This season we’...

Season 12: All The Tips - S12/E11

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of The Sketchnote Army Podcast season 12, we’ve gathered all the tips from 9 fantastic visual thinkers to inspire you!Presente...

Sathya brings positivity to visual remixes - S12/E10

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Information designer Sathya shares how he began creating visual remixes during the pandemic which has been a big part of his work along with teaching ...

Raven Henderson - S12/E09

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Raven Henderson shares how her experiences as an Army Brat prepared her to be adaptable in all sorts of situations, including visual ...

Tim May applies a fine art sensibility to visualization - S12/E08

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tim May shares his journey from fine art into visualization, bringing a fine art sensibility to strategy, collaboration, and visualiz...

Kate Rutter visualizes nature - S12/E07

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kate Rutter talks about her path from user-centered design into visual thinking, sketchnotes, and during the pandemic — a call to g...

David Neal is the geek visualizer - S12/E06

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, David Neal, known as ReverentGeek on social media shares how a software developer like him became a tech speaker, educator, illustrat...

The Sketchnote Handbook 10th Birthday Episode - S12/E05

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this special 10th birthday episode for The Sketchnote Handbook, Michael Clayton talks with Mike about 10 years of the book with questions from the ...

Natalia Talkowska - S12/E04

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Natalia Talkowska, visual communicator and founder of Natalka Design. She shares how she left a small town in Poland, landed in Londo...

Jude Pullen builds ideas with visuals - S12/E03

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with Jude Pullen, an independent creative technologist who works with partners to make cutting edge tech simple and adapt old ...

Tanvi Agarwal pivots her way to visualization - S12/E02

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with Tanvi Agarwal about her winding career journey: from engineering to graphic design and then into visual thinking and illu...

Hermen Lutje Berenbroek visualizes conversations - S12/E01

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast season 12, I talk with Hermen Lutje Berenbroek, a design strategist and visual thinker from the N...

Season 12 Teaser - S12/E00

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey, It’s Mike Rohde, and I’m here to announce season 12 of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is launching on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022.This season we’...

All The Tips from Season 11 - SE11/EP14

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of The Sketchnote Army Podcast season 11, we’ve gathered all the tips from 13 fantastic visual thinkers to inspire you!Sponsor...

Scott H. Young visualizes learning - SE11/EP13

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Scott H. Young, author of Ultralearning, talks with us about how he uses visualization techniques for his learning, memory and critic...

Chris Wilson organizes his sketchnotes with Obsidian - SE11/EP12

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, sketchnoter and teacher Chris Wilsontalks about language learning with sketchnotes and his use of obsidian to connect his sketchnotes...

William Warren: from cartoonist to marketer to business founder - SE11/EP11

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, William Warren, founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect, shares how he went from an aspiring cartoonist to a marketing executive to foun...

Tanmay Vora co-creates with sketchnotes - SE11/EP10

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tanmay Vora has integrated visuals deeply into his leadership training and business consulting through visual co-creation, helping businesses visualiz...

Lai Chee Chiu loves drawing the process - SE11/EP09

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lai Chee Chiu talks about her use of drawing to define and improve processes and how drawing is a secret superpower in her solopreneu...

Kris Neckelmann - SE11/EP08

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Kris Neckelmann shares how getting fired from a bank job inspired her to go full-time into visualization. You’re going to love this ...

Adrien Liard, the agile visualizer - SE11/EP07

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, agile visualizer Adrien Liard shares how his lifelong obsession with drawing led to a brief career in graffiti which became a foundat...

Franziska Schwarz - SE11/EP06

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we’ll hear from Franziska Schwarz, a science communicator, PhD in nutritional medicine, and graphic recorder who visualizes science ...

Andreas Gaertner, from inking tattoos to drawing live - SE11/EP05

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andreas Gaertner — illustrator, professional graphic recorder, author — shares lessons he’s learned on his journey from tattoo artist to profess...

Zsofi Lang on sketchnotes and mural-making - SE11/EP04

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Zsofi Lang journeyed from NGOs and international development in Brussels, Belgium — into live sketchnoting, illustration, and mural...

Andy McNally visualizes technology - SE11/EP03

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy McNally, an illustrator, designer, and sketchnoter, shares how he creates sketchnotes of Apple technology events, has added digi...

Renée Stevens visualizes in virtual reality - SE11/EP02

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear from Renée Stevens an interactive and immersive designer, educator, author, and speaker focused on innovative to use Augmented ...

Paul Mignard and his Sketchy Sermons - SE11/EP01

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of season 11, I talk with Paul Mignard who creates the popular Sketchy Sermons series on Instagram. Learn how Paul got into his ...

Season 11 Teaser - SE11/EP00

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sketchnote Army Podcast Season 11 starts next week!Hey, It’s Mike Rohde, and I’m here to announce season 11 of the Sketchnote Army Podcast is laun...

All The Tips! Final episode of season 10 - SE10/EP14

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast for season 10, Alec and Mike have gathered all the tips: from this season and have added an uplif...

Anh Bui is drawn to visualization - SE10/EP13

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, hear from Anh Bui, a graphic recorder and illustrator who lives and works independently in Germany.Hear Anh’s story of discovering ...

Marc Gutman tells stories with words and images - SE10/EP12

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, branding and storytelling expert Marc Gutman shares how he uses images and words together to tell the stories of brands for entrepren...

Mina Legend the tango-dancing visual thinker - SE10/EP11

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mina Legend shares how she connects the dots from tango dancing moves and bartending skills to make her visual thinking unique.Hear h...

Mister Maikel digitizes his graphic visualizations - SE10/EP10

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael Geiß-Hein, better known as “Mister Maikel” from Germany, shares his journey from analog-only to adding digital graphic r...

Ben Norris sketchnotes for meditatation - SE10/EP09

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk with Ben Norris, a software developer, sketchnoter, mental health advocate, blacksmith, a loving husband and father of 7.Ben sh...

Sheena Mays uses lettering to relax - SE10/EP08

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Sheena Mays, a music teacher, sketchnoter, and lettering artist about her journey from music to sketchnoti...

Matt Ragland visualizes his productivity - SE10/EP07

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Matt Ragland, a productivity guide, creator coach, and sketchnoter, talks about how he integrates sketchnoting elements into his prod...

Josie Dee brings sketchnotes to the office - SE10/EP06

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the podcast, hear from Josie Dee — a sketchnoter, author, script-writer, and poet as she shares how she entered into visual think...

Rasagy Sharma tells stories with sketchnotes - SE10/EP05

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with compulsive sketchnoter and designer, Rasagy Sharma from India.Learn how Rasagy came into design and sketchnoting from com...

Ari Alvarez overcomes burnout - SE10/EP04

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ari Alvarez, a visual thinker, design thinker, and teacher from Mexico City, Mexico, talks about her shift from being an industrial d...

Dario Paniagua talks metaphors - SE10/EP03

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk with Dario Paniagua, visual thinker, coach, and ex-advertising agency veteran. Dario’s mission? Helping amateur scribes becom...

Eleanor Beer and her path from analog to digital - SE10/EP02

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Sketchnote Army Podcast, I talk with Eleanor Beer, a Graphic Facilitator and Illustrator near Cardiff, United Kingdom.Hear Elea...

Alejo Porras navigates change - SE10 / EP01

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We kick off season 10 with talented illustrator and creative leader, Alejo Porras!Alejo is creative lead at The Sketch Effect, a company that offers g...

Season 10 Preview - SE10 / EP00

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have great guest interviews for your listening pleasure, including:Alejo Porras Eleanor Beer Dario Paniagua Ari Alvarez Rasagy Sharma Josie Dee Matt...

Season 9 Recap with Alec & Mike - SE09 / EP14

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of season 9, the Sketchnote Army Podcast audio engineer Alec Pulianas and I take time to reflect on each one of the season 9 epi...

Michael Janda on the business of sketchnoting - SE09 / EP13

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I have a fantastic discussion with Michael Janda, a business coach for creatives, author, and agency veteran. Michael shares his sugg...

Brian Tarallo is making online meetings better - SE09 / EP112

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with Brian Tarallo — author, graphic recorder, and meeting facilitator — about his new book, Surviving the Horror of Onlin...

Guillaume Wiatr uses visuals to solve problems - SE09 / EP11

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk with Guillaume Wiatr, a strategy consultant who uses visual thinking, sketchnoting and graphic recording to help his clients v...

Diana Soriat falling into sketchnoting - SE09 / EP10

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, sketchnoter, graphic recorder, author, and bullet journaling queen, Diana Soriat joins me to talk about her unique path into visual t...

Grant and Paddy of The Visual Jam - SE09 / EP09

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Grant Wright and Paddy Dhanda, the two guys who run the super-popular, monthly online meetup, The Visual Jam.Hear how...