If you’re a fan of comics or graphic novels at all, or if you have a kid of reading age, you know who Jeff Smith is. On this episode, we chat about self-publishing, having one story dominate your career, the effect of awards and acclaim, what an “all-ages” label really means, why ‘Bone’ mostly escapes the persistent “boy’s/girl’s book” stigma, and McDonald’s in India.
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On this episode of the show, we bring you a double feature interview: Greg Grunberg and Lucas Turnbloom. Greg has had roles in all the things you love, and Lucas is a crazy-talented cartoonist. Together, they’ve created the graphic novel ‘Dream Jumper.’
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On this episode, we talk to (illustrator) Nate Powell and (coauthor) Andrew Aydin–the creative forces behind ‘March’–about the books, working with Lewis, the research they each did to prepare, the pressure associated with creating books that are immediately being taught in schools across the country, and their careers away from ‘March.’
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This week, we’re joined by television legends Sid & Marty Krofft. If you were alive during the 70s and 80s (or have an affinity for 70s kitsch), then they surely need no introduction.
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This week, we welcome Bill Morrison to the show. Bill is perhaps best known as one of the co-founders–with ‘The Simpsons’ creator Matt Groening–of Bongo Comics, which has been the one and only home of ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Futurama’ comics for almost 25 years.
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This week, we’re thrilled to have a man (and voice) that needs no introduction: Kevin McDonald. One-fifth of the groundbreaking sketch comedy group The Kids in the Hall, Kevin is usually called “the funny one” by the other four. And that’s high praise, indeed.
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This week, we welcome voice actor James Arnold Taylor to the show. James is perhaps most well known as the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi on ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ (where he was also Jedi Master Plo Koon). However, he’s also given voice to hundreds of other characters.
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I first heard about Paul Salopek back in 2013 when he began the Out of Eden Walk. As someone who traveled around the world overland, his plan spoke to me in a big way. However, whereas I traveled around the globe using a combination of trains, buses, boats, and other forms of mechanized locomotion, Paul is covering some 22,000 miles the old-fashioned way – on foot.
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This week, we welcome Benjamin Frisch on the show to talk about his new book (his first!) with Top Shelf Productions: ‘The Fun Family.’ We chat about the book, the road Frisch took to get it made with Top Shelf, our memories of ‘The Family Circus,’ and Frisch’s own adventures in podcasting with Out on the Wire.
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This week, it’s a good old-fashioned ‘Star Wars’ geekout with J.W. Rinzler. Aside from maybe George Lucas, there’s no one else in the industry who’s as steeped in ‘Star Wars’ history as Rinzler.
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SDCC press interviews for ‘Batman: The Killing Joke’ with Brian Azzarello (screenwriter), Ray Wise (Commissioner Gordon), Tara Strong (Batgirl), Sam Liu (director), Kevin Conroy (Batman), and Bruce Timm (executive producer).
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This week, we’re beyond thrilled to bring you Commander Chris Hadfield: retired NASA astronaut, first Canadian to walk in space, phenomenally engaging speaker, and YouTube sensation.
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This week, we talk about the new ‘Life, Animated’ documentary, which tells the story of Owen Suskind, a young man who showed signs of regressive autism at age 3 when he suddenly stopped speaking. We chat with parents Ron and Cornelia about their decision to share Owen’s story with the world, Owen’s role in making both the book and film, and their advice for parents.
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This week, we would’ve gotten away with it if it weren’t for those meddling kids, J.M. DeMatteis and Keith Giffen. We’re joined by longtime creative partners DeMatteis and Giffen to talk about their newest book from DC – ‘Scooby Apocalypse’!
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This week on the show, we ask the eternal question. What are we going to do tonight, Brain? And thankfully, Maurice LaMarche swings by the show to provide the one and only answer: The same thing we do every night, Pinky. Try to take over the world!
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This week, we get our game on with none other than Reiner Knizia. We chat about his games, the importance of awards (he was just nominated yet again for the children’s version of the Spiel des Jahres), the balance of theme vs mechanics, whether playing games is essential to human nature, and what he thinks epitomizes a Reiner Knizia game.
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This week, the 8-year-old in me freaks out as we welcome James Howe to the show. Howe wrote my favorite series of books as a kid, which also happens to be the world’s best series about a vampire bunny and his fellow housepets: ‘Bunnicula’!
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This week, we celebrate the return of Voltron with the awesome new Dreamworks/Netflix show ‘Voltron: Legendary Defender.’
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On this episode, we chat with Chris Gall about his inspiration for ‘Dinotrux,’ his involvement with the Dreamworks show, book trailers, owning your own work, collaborations…and stand-up comedy!
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This week, we welcome voice actor and audiobook narrator extraordinaire, Marc Thompson, to the show. Marc has not only voiced hundreds of characters across an impressive variety of animated shows and films, he’s also narrated more than 40 ‘Star Wars’ audiobooks.
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This week, we welcome a legend to the show. LeVar Burton has had a career that almost doesn’t seem possible. He’s been part of – in fact at the core of – a hat trick that continues to be unbelievably influential. Most actors would be thrilled to have had a fraction of his success.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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