GBBP 66: Modern-Day Explorers
Come along on this special episode of the show, blast off to the ISS with astronauts, talk filmmaking with an IMAX director, and geek out about the national parks with an amazingly awesome geologist.
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GBBP 65: Aaron Blaise
On this episode, we chat with Aaron Blaise about his years with Walt Disney Feature Animation, the legacy of ‘Brother Bear,’ his move toward illustration and teaching, what drives him creatively, working digitally, and where he’s going next.
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GBBP 64: Jymn Magon
This week, we’re thrilled to have Jymn Magon on the show. Jymn was in on the ground floor for the birth of Disney’s television animation department, and he went on to become co-creator of ‘Chip n’ Dale Rescue Rangers,’ ‘TaleSpin,’ ‘Gummi Bears,’ and ‘Goof Troop.’
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GBBP Unplugged 8: Jason Mewes
We welcome Jason Mewes to the show and talk about his new film, whether “snootchie bootchies” ever gets old, podcasting, addiction and sobriety, and becoming a father. Yeah, we pack a lot in.
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GBBP 63: Shannon and Dean Hale
This week, we’re joined by Shannon and Dean Hale, coauthors of the amazing ‘Princess in Black’ series of chapter books.
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GBBP 62: Ernie Sabella
Today, we’re joined by the voice of Pumbaa himself, Ernie Sabella! Ernie has been the sole voice of the character since 1994’s ‘The Lion King.’
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GBBP 61: Tim Rose
This week, we welcome puppeteer and performer Tim Rose to the show. Tim is the legendary puppeteer responsible for Admiral Ackbar, Salacious Crumb, Sy Snootles, Howard the Duck, Tik-Tok, and more!
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GBBP 60: Tom Bancroft
This week, we’re joined by veteran animator – and all-around great guy – Tom Bancroft. Tom has more than 25 years of experience in the animation industry, and much of that time was spent with Walt Disney Animation.
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GBBP 59: Roger Langridge
This week, we’re thrilled to have Roger Langridge – the all-ages comics genius – on the show. Yes, he’s awesome. And yes, I just made up that “all-ages comics genius” moniker…but it’s totally appropriate
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GBBP 58: Faith Erin Hicks
This week, we’re thrilled to have Faith Erin Hicks on the show! Faith is an Eisner Award-winning author and illustrator whose newest book, ‘The Nameless City,’ comes out from First Second Books today! What are you waiting for? Go grab your copy!
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GBBP 57: Amy Ratcliffe
This week, it’s a good ol’ fashioned geekout on the show as we welcome Amy Ratcliffe to the table. We discuss favorite (and not-so-favorite) conventions, geek icons, our feelings about the terms fanboy and fangirl, and making a living as a writer of stuff. We also spend much of the time geeking out about ‘Star Wars.’
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GBBP 56: Tomm Moore
This week, we welcome two-time Academy Award nominee Tomm Moore to the show. That’s right, we’re classin’ up the joint. Tomm’s two films were both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Those films were the astonishingly beautiful ‘The Secret of Kells’ and ‘Song of the Sea.’
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GBBP Unplugged 7: One-Year Anniversary
One-year anniversary episode of The Great Big Beautiful Podcast–live chat with a lot of nerds!
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GBBP 55: Brian Froud
On this week’s show, we chat with Brian Froud about his career, working with Jim Henson, the long-rumored sequels to ‘The Dark Crystal’ and ‘Labyrinth,’ and collaborating with his wife Wendy (who, among many other accomplishments, sculpted the original Yoda puppet used in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’).
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GBBP 54: Dan Santat
This week, we sit down and chat with children’s book author and illustrator Dan Santat, who is probably most well known for his book ‘The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend,’ which won the 2015 Caldecott Medal.
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GBBP 53: Vanessa Marshall & Taylor Gray
This week, we have a ‘Star Wars Rebels’ double feature for your listening pleasure. We’re thrilled to be joined by both Vanessa Marshall (Hera Syndulla) and Taylor Gray (Ezra Bridger) to talk about ‘Rebels,’ their love of ‘Star Wars,’ and why now is such an important time for fans everywhere.
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GBBP Unplugged 6: ‘Deadpool’ & Greg LaSalle
This time, we’re joined by fellow GeekDad podcaster Ric Rebelo on the roundtable to chat about ‘Deadpool.’ We also chat with Greg LaSalle – facial performer for Colossus in ‘Deadpool.’
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GBBP 52: ‘Gravity Falls’ & Jason Ritter
This week, to “celebrate” the end of ‘Gravity Falls,’ we welcome the voice of Dipper – Jason Ritter – to the show. We’re also thrilled to bring you the table read from the Disney XD press event in advance of the final episode.
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GBBP 51: Kevin Conroy
He is vengeance. He is the night. He…is…Batman! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this week on the show, we welcome the Best Bat-Voice of All Time: Kevin Conroy.
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GBBP 50: Rob Paulsen
This week, we’re joined by the inimitable Rob Paulsen. Best known as the voice of Pinky, Yakko Warner, Pete Junior, Gusto Gummi, and not one but TWO Ninja Turtles, Rob has given life to literally hundreds of characters over the years.
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GBBP 49: Kazu Kibuishi
This week, we welcome Kazu Kibuishi to the show. Kazu’s ‘Amulet’ books consistently show up on reading lists highlighting the best books for young readers, and he’s crafted a gripping story that’s both superbly written and breathtakingly illustrated.
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GBBP Unplugged 5: Raphael Sbarge & Matthew Daley
This time, we chat with Raphael Sbarge and Matthew Daley about ‘Lantern City,’ ‘Once Upon a Time,’ and transmedia storytelling!
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GBBP 48: Mary Pope Osborne
This week on the show, we welcome you back to Frog Creek, Pennsylvania, with Mary Pope Osborne. If you were of a certain age during the 90s and Noughties, then the ‘Magic Tree House’ books were almost certainly a staple of your childhood.
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GBBP 47: Russi Taylor
In honor of National Polka Dot Day (yes, it’s a real thing), we welcome the voice of Minnie Mouse herself, Russi Taylor, to the show!
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GBBP 46: Tony DiTerlizzi
In this episode, we chat with Tony DiTerlizzi about his career, writing for kids, the process of creating new characters and worlds, concerns about telling the familiar story of ‘Star Wars’ yet again, and our mutual love of Beverly Cleary.
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GBBP Unplugged 4: Hollywood Studios & ‘The Lion Guard’
This time, Justin and Jamie talk about the “period of transition” in which Disney’s Hollywood Studios currently finds itself. Then we welcome Ford Riley, executive producer of Disney’s ‘The Lion Guard,’ to chat about the show.
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GBBP 45: Tricia Barr & Dan Wallace
Tricia Barr and Dan Wallace are no strangers to the ‘Star Wars’ universe. Both are huge fans and have made their mark on the saga in their own ways. Tricia started in the fanfiction community and has become a vocal advocate for fangirls everywhere, and Dan has previously written several ‘Star Wars’ books.
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GBBP Unplugged 3: ‘Disney Infinity’
This time, we’re talking ‘Disney Infinity.’ We start out with a quick chat with fellow GeekDad and FamilyGamerTV honcho Andy Robertson. On the second half of the episode, we’re joined by Disney Infinity Art Director Jeff Bunker to chat a bit more about the game.
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GBBP 44: Jonathan Frakes
This week, we’re beyond thrilled to have Jonathan Frakes swing by the show. Most of you undoubtedly know him as the indomitable Number One: Commander William T. Riker from ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation.’
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GBBP 43: Andreas Deja
This week, we welcome another Disney Legend to the show. Andreas Deja was named a Legend at this year’s D23 Expo for his extensive and influential work as an animator. Named “one of the greatest animators of Disney’s modern era,” Deja had a heavy hand in many of its most famous characters.
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