BALBOA PARK #36 - The Sound of Silence (and Knitting)

Shownotes — Balboa Park Episode 36: “The Sound of Silence (and Knitting)”Description:In this episode, Nicoz shares what happened when they recorded a whole 30-minute podcast… with the microphone off 😅. But the silence became an opportunity to reflect on burnout, creative pressure, and the need to reconnect with the joy of making — just for the sake of it.From the Graphic Journal Challenge to chaotic knitting, from teaching in Edinburgh to finishing Transformer’s French edition, Nicoz opens up about the dance between creation, monetization, and the simple pleasure of crafting without purpose.Highlights:🎙️ The “mute” episode: lessons from a recording fail✍️ How the Graphic Journal Challenge led to creative burnout🧶 Discovering knitting as a non-monetized creative space📕 The joy (and fluorescent colors!) of Transformer finally out in France🌊 Balancing art, work, and life’s chaos — and why connection matters more than productivityLinks & Mentions:Patreon: Graphic Journal ClubInstagram: @nicoz_balboaNew Instagram side account: [@chaotic_kn1tting] (for fellow queer knitters 🧶)Graphic novel Transformer (out in French & Italian) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nicozbalboa.substack.com