A Long Awaited-- GBM Spring Quarter Update!

Hey hey NG's!

Happy Passover and Easter to all who celebrate them!

It has been a little bit since the last journal post. And it would seem that my life has been so fast paced and busy; that I haven't had the time until now to write anything. So much has happened since the January journal. And with that, here is everything and all you need to know about what's happening/what has happened in these past few months. And goodness me; it's already a lot! And you might even be already privy to some of what's new if you have seen my latest

uploads.

TDNP Update: "Exploring Titan" Part II is now in official production!

"Huh?! What?! What happened to TDNP coming out at least once a month?? You never take THIS long to make an episode! What gives?"

Yes, that's right. The production time of episodes, and the production value of the podcast as a whole; has increased. I am fully aware; don't worry. But there is a very simple explanation behind this sudden shift, which I have explained into detail for the most part in my previous journal post [here.] However, I will explain it here too a little more formally.

The goal of the new creative direction of the series, is to showcase everything I do involving my craft (Voice acting, Storytelling, Sound editing, Sound design, Music, VFX and SFX.) which also means a whole lot more work is going into each episode. As Season Four comes to a close, and Season Five begins this early summer; a new era for the show will officially begin. This new era is highly story driven, and after working on this fictional universe for two decades; I think it is perfect timing to officially put it out into the world the way it was originally intended to. (TDNP only ever existed on NG's for four total years now. But has previously been a Twitter/X endeavour for a year before that!)

Episode length will also increase. Some parts (including this second part in progress) are almost feature length. There is A LOT to cover when doing a project as intensive, and as ballsy as this. There may even be a time where I will need to kidnap/hire additional voice actors in later projects. However; I don't officially plan to bring anyone else near my baby for as long as I absolutely, realistically can.

Again, I will stress that I will not stop doing similar episodes to the past classic three seasons. But the next three or four seasons will definitely be storytelling heavy. But let's actually talk about this new arc, and what exactly is going on here!

Part One: The Space Exploration & Discovery Arc - What's this all about?

As you guys have already seen, and so has the wonderful folks at @TheTankTribune just recently; our three hosts (Doctor Glow, Glowboy, and Ly.ric.) have all started one of the most important ventures in their entire lives. They have dared to go where no other Phobian (A born citizen on Phobos.) had dared to go before-- Beyond the Martian Belt.

They have just landed on Saturn's most famous and largest moon; Titan. Their first of many destinations to come. Their ultimate goal is to find an exoplanet or moon, that is not only habitable, but also the perfect place to evacuate, should the dictator of their home moon Phobos, Professor Radon, ultimately win with his destructive new world order. Or, if astronomical catastrophe was on the table, beyond anyone’s control, and escape is the only option.

The Space Exploration & Discovery Arc is a creative and clever combination of scientific theory, science fiction, and confirmed astronomical science, rolled into an adventure from the POV of our hosts, as they explore the vast and ever expanding universe; that cradles all of OUR worlds.

The first two parter episodes are considered the pilot of what's to come in the next season. So keep your eyes peeled!

The first part, which you can listen to here, is already out. The second part is due for release just after this month by the earliest.

I cannot wait to show you guys everything I have to offer in entertainment going forward with this project. I am both nervous, and excited for this new direction.

GBM is officially streaming on Twitch!

Yep, that's right! This guy has officially started streaming on Twitch as of February 2025.

"What are you streaming there, exactly?"

I am a PNGTuber streaming as the TDNP host, Glowboy, playing various video games that I like/come across that interest me. I also do some in depth discussion streams, and even calm streams. Currently, we are completing the DOOM 2016 Campaign on a casual run. And an occasional R.E.P.O Community Stream, where you can join me in appeasing the taxman and his sickly hunger for cash!

Please Note: Please read the rules in the chat before interacting. Tis' super important that you do.

"Woah, amazing stuff! When can I expect to see you live, then?"

I am live every Monday and Thursday morning at 10am GMT+2!

"Will you do music/storytelling stuff on stream, too?"

Yes! But more-so revealing soon to be uploaded projects before they air on Newgrounds! That even includes some TDNP episodes! As for streaming WIPs, I need a better computer before I even think about streaming FL, Garageband, or Reason. I have tried...Only for my PC (And Mac virtual machine) to crash and restart. Welp! That's the life of an owner of a potato PC.

"What compelled you to start Twitch in the first place? I thought you HATED Twitch because [insert TDNP ep. where I stated my disdain for Twitch in the past - here.]!"

Hold your horse! (I'm sure it's amazing to look at.)

Please read my podcast disclaimer in the description of every episode, before coming to me with this again. All opinions stated in the podcast are of my characters point of view, with SOME real life opinions mixed in of course.

With that being said, Twitch in of itself isn't a terrible ultra evil platform that will destroy the very core of our internet. But it does indeed have its flaws which I still vehemently hate. However, my reason for starting this endeavour actually comes from a very candid and important place in my heart.

I want to stream video games for charity. I don't want to earn a living on Twitch, and if it ever comes to the day I do, only the general ad revenue will be enough for me. Donations however? All of them will be going towards charity. From helping those in the POC, Disabled, LGBTQIA+ communities and beyond trying to scrape by in the current political climate of America, to aiding families in Palestine who are suffering in the cruel and twisted hand of genocide, to various other important causes-- and YOU can have a say on which charity/fundraiser you want to support (I will check ALL charities and fundraisers for legitimacy.). If you want to support me as an artist and streamer, please consider commissioning me instead. The commission sheet is located here!

"But, what if I just want to support you as a streamer with a donation, and not want a commission?"

That's totally up to you, and you are not obligated to do so. But if you do; mark the payment as [AS] for Artist Support. This ensures that your kindly donation goes towards me exclusively as a creator, and not straight to charity by default. I am thankful for any and all support anyone ever gives me, and I would never openly ask for it, or even want to entertain the idea of receiving free cash no matter how desperate times get. It just feels weird to me.

"Okay, great! So where do I go to follow you?"

Click right here to go directly to my Twitch page!

GBM Music News:

Introducing: "Dreampieces", The Tavern Tapes,

and Canvas Mind progress.

Now with that lengthy section done and dusted, we get to the meat and potatoes of the journal-- The latest music from yours truly, and what's to come next!

First, let's begin with a new artistic venture silently in the works. Dreampieces!

These are compositions I create based on my very vivid dreams. I also have lucid dreams that can feel almost too real. Synesthesia is also a major component to this, and my quote "I see the world in sound" isn't just a quote; it is literally how my world is. The first Dreampiece "Maladaptive Daydreaming" is already out on Newgrounds for you all to enjoy!

Next, let's discuss my gift tape for UncleAliVA -- The Tavern Tapes!

The gift tape is now officially halfway done with five tracks. The sixth tape will be released this month! In the meantime, check out the most recent edition to the tapes: Rainbowpunk! Since the last journal, I have also made Cura Te Ipsum!

Finally, the progress of my biographic album "Canvas Mind"!

The seventh chapter track is coming! It will be released in the middle of next month. Things will start to get more complex, and less minimal from this point on as we go on the next 6 chapters. So this is going to be an exciting challenge for me too! In the meantime, do check out the previous track Transcendence!

Final Updates!

Since being hired in my friend Cosmica's project "Lover's Fable", I have been incredibly busy with creating new music for this project. I have three themes in the WIP queue, and I am going to eventually be in discussion with Cosmica to eventually release the OST for this wonderful webcomic here on Newgrounds. Right now, there is simply not enough tracks done yet (in my personal opinion.) to release them out into the wild just yet. We also need album art completed. But do keep your eyes peeled for future uploads!

Also, some cover art for The Tavern Tapes is being done slowly but surely. My significant other has taken the liberty in doing this, and they have to find the right time between their day job and free time in order to complete it. It is highly likely the art will be finished when the tape itself is complete by this October/November. So please be patient, and go easy on the old bird.

They also did my PNGTuber icon, which you can see in action in my recent VOD on Twitch! (GO SEE IT BEFORE IT'S GONE!)

Well, that's a wrap for this season's journal!

There is so much exciting stuff happening here in the lab. We got feature length podcast episodes with extensive storytelling, new music, and even a new venture outside of the Tankman's realm for the greater good!

Thank you for taking the time to read this incredibly long, and informative journal post. If your here, that means you have indeed been awaiting for me to write again. And I am so sorry for keeping you all waiting.

But until the next journal, see you in the next upload!

Mad love; always.

-- GBM

Sleeping Glowboy done by my partner - @ /stargazing_sky on Bluesky!