212 avsnitt • Längd: 100 min • Veckovis: Måndag
Hosts Violaine ”Vee” Briat and Sean ”LordSpew” Glaze doodle and chat with artists about their creative journey, lives, and how they break through their ”creative block”.
Violaine Briat – https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Sean Glaze – https://twitter.com/lordspew
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Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JOHNNY RYAN! Johnny is a writer, comic artist, and showrunner whose work can be seen in his comic Prison Pit, as co-creator of Pig Goat Banana Cricket, and as the writer of the Looney Tunes Movie The Day the Earth Blew Up.In this episode, Vee and Sean talk to JOHNNY about BEING NATURALLY TRANSGRESSIVE, PITCHING PIG GOAT BANANA CRICKET, GETTING PAIRED WITH A WRITER, and so much more. While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show!Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblockHit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Follow the hosts!VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspewFollow the guest!JOHNNY! ► https://linktr.ee/johnnyryancomics ► https://johnnyryan.bigcartel.com/ ► https://themansionpress.com/en-us/collections/johnny-ryan■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_mProduced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocksReels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0fomaTheme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■0:00 Intro1:05 Art school and comics scene30:58 Showrunner day to day40:14 Looney Toons53:51 Questions1:11:22 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is BEN BAKER! Ben is an illustrator and designer whose work can be seen on his website and shop, where he'll regularly post updates on new merch drops.
In this episode, Vee and Sean talk to BEN about EARLY ILLUSTRATION WORK, PEOPLE STEALING HIS DESIGNS, WEAPONIZED NOSTALGIA, and so much more.
While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks
Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
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0:00 Intro
2:58 Early career
30:45 Process to make merch
1:04:58 Streaming
1:11:17 Creative block
1:54:56 AI
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is BREANA NAVICKAS! Breana is a storyboard artist, illustrator, production coordinator, and podcaster who co-founded Black N Animated, currently works on Sofia the First: Royal Magic, and recently launched a new podcast, Keeping You Animated!
In this episode, Vee and Sean talk to BREANA about FEELING UNPREPARED POST ART SCHOOL, FALLING INTO GRAPHIC DESIGN, WORKING ON THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER, and so much more.
While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks
Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
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0:00 Intro
3:30 Art school
45:29 Production to revisions
1:48:46 Questions
1:53:16 Creative block
2:06:51 Outro
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is EVAN RED BORJA! Evan is a storyboard artist, animator, and director that's worked on Midnight Gospel, City of Ghosts, and Lucas Bros. Moving Co.
In this episode, Vee and Sean talk to Evan about the School of Visual Arts, Skateboarding in LA vs NY, WORKING at ADHA, and so much more.
The CB Team of Vee, Sean, Clem, Ebuka, and Marco chat about their favorite guests, pranks, interesting comments, and give some behind the scenes of how this whole creative block sandwich is made.
While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks
Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
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0:00 Intro08:19 First Job at ADHD21:14 bouncing around to different jobs25:59 Midnight Gospel57:18 Teaching 1:10:11 Creative block and pitching
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is PEARL LOW! Pearl (they/them) is the founder of Orange Blossom Studios. They are a director, story artist, and writer that has worked in animation for over 10 years. They are the director and creator of the indie project Wheels & Roses, directed at Sanrio and Studio Smokescreen, and storyboarded on projects such as Hair Love, Craig of the Creek, #1 Happy Family USA, and Canvas. They also work in publishing as a writer and illustrator.
In this episode, Vee and Sean talk to Pearl about book publishing, first storyboarding experience, Wheels and Roses, and so much more.
While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks
Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
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0:00 Intro
00:48 Art school and book royalties
22:03 Literary agent
44:22 Layouts and directing
57:06 Wheels and Roses
1:14:02 Work life balance
1:19:13 Questions
1:43:02 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is the CB Team! We’re celebrating a big milestone for us: 200 episodes! It’s been a long journey up to this point, so we wanted to take a moment to reflect on all the cool stuff we’ve been lucky to continue doing.The CB Team of Vee, Sean, Clem, Ebuka, and Marco chat about their favorite guests, pranks, interesting comments, and give some behind the scenes of how this whole creative block sandwich is made. While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show!Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblockHit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Follow the hosts!VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspewFollow the guest!Creative Block! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ► https://linktr.ee/crtvblock ► https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_mProduced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocksReels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0fomaTheme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is Derrick is a storyboard artist, keyframe animator, and character designer whose can be seen on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey, and #1 Happy Family USA!Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with DERRICK about ART SCHOOL, NSFW ART, WORKING IN ANIME, and so much more!While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show!Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblockHit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Follow the hosts!VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspewFollow the guest!DERRICK! ► https://derrickmalikjohnson.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/derrickmalikjohnson/ ► https://bsky.app/profile/derrickmalikjohnson.com■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_mProduced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocksReels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0fomaTheme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■0:00 Intro1:35 Art school46:25 NSFW art and commissions1:06:39 LA1:17:28 Working in anime1:45:33 Questions2:08:59 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is BEN STATEN AKA KOBOLD’S CROSSING! Ben is an illustrator, comic artist, and animator.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with BEN about HIS STYLE, DRAWING EVERYDAY, BUILDING A COMMUNITY, and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks
Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
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0:00 Intro and style
6:47 Drawing every day
15:23 Living from art
49:02 Building a community
54:21 Accountability
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is ALEX GAMSU JENKINS! Alex is an illustrator, comic artist, and animation director and has done work for Adobe, Vans, Facebook. Check his book Whatever Where and Why to see a collection of his comics and illustrations.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with ALEX about ANIMATING VS CREATING COMICS, THE MOST HELPFUL ADVICE HE RECEIVED, SOCIAL MEDIA, and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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ADAM! ► https://linktr.ee/alexgamsujenkins
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Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks
Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
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0:00 Intro
12:55 helpful advice from college
22:22 Early career
44:50 Style
1:47:59 Creative Block and creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is MIKE MANOR! Mike is an animator, creator, and pixel artist. He is the creator of the Adult Swim Small "Beantown".
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with MIKE about getting started with pixel art, sending art to musicians, inspiration for Beantown, and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks
Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
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0:00 Intro
1:15:41 Questions
1:38:36 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is RYAN D. ANDERSON! Ryan is an animator, visual artist, and comedian. He is the creator of the Adult Swim Small Gav the Alien and regularly releases blender animated videos on his instagram. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with RYAN about WORKING AS LAMP OPERATOR FOR FILM, ACCIDENTALLY DELETING SOMETHING, LEARNING ANIMATION FROM YOUTUBE, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! RYAN! ► https://linktr.ee/ryandanderson ► https://www.instagram.com/itsryandanderson/ ► https://www.youtube.com/c/RyanDAnderson ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 28:40 Inspiration 42:52 Adult Swim 1:06:59 Questions 1:45:42 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is WILL CARSOLA! Will Will is the co-creator of Mr. Pickles and Momma Named Me Sheriff as well as the Creative Director at Liquid Death. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with WILL about GETTING HIS START IN SKETCH COMEDY, ANIMATING WITH A MOUSE, PITCHING MR. PICKLES and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! WILL! ► https://www.willcarsola.com/ ► https://x.com/willcarsola ► https://www.instagram.com/willcarsola ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 0:44 Art school and first jobs 46:22 Liquid death 1:07:41 Questions 1:34:20 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is MILLIE HOLTON! Millie is a writer, comedian, and comic artist, releasing episodes of her webseries, Long Head, based on her webcomic, Long Head, on Tiktok. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with MILLIE about BODY HEAD VS LONG HEAD, GETTING OBSESSED WITH DRAWING COMICS, ACCEPTING BAD FIRST DRAFTS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! MILLIE ► https://www.tiktok.com/@thisislonghead ► https://www.instagram.com/millieholten ► https://www.millieholten.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 9:18 University 43:56 Australian animation 1:27:29 Questions 2:02:25 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is STU LIVINGSTON! Stu is a director, storyboard artist, and comic artist whose work can be seen in Steven Universe, Owl House, and Bat-Family.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with STU about HIS JOBS BEFORE ANIMATION, HIS FIRST JOB, DRAWING VS STORYBOARDING, about so much more!
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0:00 Intro
9:18 First gig
18:36 Storyboarding
25:45 Directing
48:14 Writing
54:54 Questions
1:41:59 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is SEAN KEETON! Sean is an art director, muralist, and gallery artist. They are the art director for Skull Girls and currently have a solo show at the gallery Thinkspace.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with Sean HOW THEY’RE ALL NAMED SEAN NOW, HOW SPILLING COFFEE ON A HARD DRIVE LED TO A JOB, PUNK ROCK HACKS, about so much more!
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0:00 Intro
6:39 College and pitching a short
16:01 Style and art direction
45:36 Questions
1:15:59 Being a punk
1:19:05 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is MAX LOPEZ AND SEAN MALONY of APARTMENT D FILMS! Apartment D is an indie stop motion animation studio whose work can be seen in Monster High and the music video for Ninja Sex Party's "Thunder & Lightning." Their original show, Ruff Ruff Danger Dogs, is set for release on December 13th! You can watch the trailer on their Youtube!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with APARTMENT D about CREATING THE STUDIO, WORKING AROUND EACH OTHER, WORKING WITH THE GAME GRUMPS, so much more!
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0:00 Intro
1:26 Creating Apartment D Films
26:03 Working with Youtubers and style
53:09 Kickstarter
1:10:45 Questions
1:52:23 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is TY GOODWIN! Ty is a character designer, illustrator, and prop/effects designer. His design work can be seen on Craig of the Creek or in the anthology of comics and illustrations put out by the creative collective he manages, Good n Abel, called FETCH.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with TY about BEING A CARICATURE ARTIST AT THE ZOO, STORYBOARDING FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, GETTING INTO DRAWING COMICS, so much more!
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0:00 Intro
1:14 First job
41:39 Good n' Abel and Fetch
1:05:36 Questions
1:57:32 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is BENJY BROOKE! Benjy was an animation director for Love Death & Robots, supervising director for Scavengers Reign and Common Side Effects, and is partner at Green Street Pictures.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with BENJY about THEIR FIRST JOBS, FINDING REFERENCE POINTS FOR SCAVENGERS REIGN, STORY CHANGES, so much more!
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0:00 Intro
15:38 Projects
39:52 Studios
1:05:08 Supervising director
1:11:52 Questions
1:51:02 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is STUDIO FLIMPO! Studio Flimpo is an indie 2D animation studio based out of NYC. Their work can be seen in The Everything is Okay Show short film. They recently completed crowdfunding an original animated pilot called Mandelbrot Hall.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with MILO, REN, and REID, OF STUDIO FLIMPO about THE ORIGINS OF “FLIMPO,” DECIDING THEIR ROLES IN THE STUDIO, FLIMPO LOST MEDIA, so much more!
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0:00 Intro
9:44 Starting the studio
24:27 Social media algorithms and internet
38:24 Questions
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JAYME LEMPERLE! Jayme is a director, animator, and illustrator that has worked for various brands like Gucci, Nike, and Girl Skateboards. He's also worked with various musical artists like Wiki, Gucci Mane, and Trippie Redd. He's currently producing work for his animation studio/clothing brand, Stale Bagel.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JAYME about THE BIRTH OF HIS ANIMATOR MIND, THE RIPNDIP CAT, LEARNING TO ANIMATE, so much more!
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0:00 Intro
1:52 Music videos and career start
32:37 Directing
54:09 School
1:10:46 Questions
1:45:46 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is ADAM DIX! Adam is a character designer, illustrator, and prop designer that has worked on the Cuphead Show, Ducktales, and Rick and Morty. He's also an instructor at Art Center
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with ADAM about GETTING STARTED AS A DESIGNER, HOW HE GOT INTO TEACHING, WORKING ON A FEATURE WITH FRIENDS, so much more!
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0:00 Intro
10:02 First gigs
23:40 Teaching and learning
59:40 Starting projects
1:08:01 Directing
1:13:34 Questions
1:51:03 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is MICHAEL SWEATER! Michael is an indie comic artist and writer. You can pick up collections of his comics Please Keep Warm, Puppy Knight, and Everything Sucks through the Silver Sprocket website or subscribe to his substack to get weekly updates to Everything Sucks.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with MICHAEL about WHY MAKING COMICS MAKES NO SENSE, GETTING INTO ANIMATION, WRITING MUSIC TO THE ALBUM ART, so much more!
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0:00 Intro and comics
12:52 Animation
2:19:01 Questions
2:38:07 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is VALERIE SCHWARZ! Valerie is an Art Director, Background Designer, and Painter, who worked on Ducktales and We Baby Bears. Check out her recently announced jewelry and home goods shop Friendly Folk.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with VALERIE about TYPICAL MEETING DAY FOR AN ART DIRECTOR, FINDING REFERENCES FROM BOOKS, GETTING A JOB OPPORTUNITY IN MIDDLE OF CLASS, so much more!
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0:00 Intro
23:33 Worldbuilding and first job
46:13 Responsibilities and imposter syndrome
1:00:02 Learning from shows
1:15:03 Questions
1:30:20 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is SARAH SCHMIDT! Sarah is an animator, illustrator, and is 1/2 of the animation studio Sunshine Mall. You can see her work in the Adult Swim Smalls series Gassy's Gas & Stuff and her short Vegeversary on youtube. She also curates and hosts Malt Adult, an animation and zine festival
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with SARAH about STARTING A FESTIVAL, CREATING BAND POSTERS IN OHIO, CREATING A CARTOON SQUAD WITH MALT ADULT, so much more!
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0:00 Intro and screening festival
9:32 After graduation
35:01 Music videos
1:00:14 Backgrounds and settings
1:21:28 Going back to school
1:24:55 Questions
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is SAM GRINBERG! Sam is a character designer on the Simpsons. You can also see his work in the comic anthology "Rust Belt Review" and the recently released mega-sized issue of the ongoing comic "Scumburbia"!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with PAYTON about MAKING COMICS AS A KID, INTERNING AT THE SIMPSONS, WORKING IN BLACK AND WHITE, so much more!
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0:00 Intro
11:12 Simpsons
37:32 Animating
51:57 Conventions, festivals, shops
1:30:42 Questions
2:06:42 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is PAYTON FINNEY! Payton is a character designer, 3D animator, and indie animator. He's an animator for Meat Canyon and recently released his pilot "Sludge Brothers" available on his youtube.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with PAYTON about LEARNING ANIMATION WAS A JOB, GETTING WORK FROM NEWGROUNDS, LEARNING TO COLLABORATE, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
1:52 Influences
14:30 Jobs from Newgrounds and collaboration
1:17:46 Projects
1:38:37 Advice
1:43:46 Sludge Brothers
2:08:58 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JJ VILLARD! J.J. is a writer, storyboard artist, and is currently working as the character designer on Spider-verse 3. He designed the Mutant Mayhem logo and is the creator of King Star King.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JJ about DEVELOPING KING STAR KING, WINNING AN EMMY, SHELVED PROJECTS, and so much more!
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0:00 TREACHEROUS WATERS
2:00 Journey through school
12:00 Getting started at Dreamworks
27:00 JJ’s Secret Sauce (hard work)
31:08 King Star King
1:00:32 TMNT Mutant Mayhem
1:11:30 Frustrations of Shelved Projects
1:17:28 Quickfire Listener Questions
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is HARRIS FISHMAN AKA BEETLEMOSES! Harris is an illustrator and comic artist. His webcomic, Beetle Moses, is a regularly updating collection of his jokes and humorous takes on popular culture and media. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with HARRIS about COMING UP WITH THE NAME “BEETLEMOSES,” PITCHING, BUILDING INCOME, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! BEETLEMOSES! ► https://www.patreon.com/beetlemoses ► https://www.instagram.com/beetlemoses/?hl=en ► https://beetlemoses.bigcartel.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 19:52 School 43:10 Project pitching 1:01:01 Building income 1:41:33 Listener questions 1:52:25 Creative block 1:54:14 Listener questions pt 2
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is MARGO PIERCE! Margo is an animator, storyboard artist, and rigging artist, who has worked on Smiling Friends, Clone High, and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with MARGO about COLD EMAILING FOR JOBS, BEING CRINGE AS STUDENTS, ADVICE FROM PROFESSORS, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
1:12 School
31:00 Moving to LA
58:15 Between jobs
1:00:50 Rigging
1:12:09 Retake animation
1:27:11 Smiling Friends
1:33:58 Studio vs Indie
1:50:35 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JEREMY POLGAR! Jeremy is a director, storyboard supervisor, and animator, who has worked on X-men '97, Centaurworld, and OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JEREMY about ANIMATING ON SPACE DANDY, The OK K.O. PITCHES, FIRST JOB NAIVETY, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
12:29 Supervising
46:15 Hardest projects
1:04:22 Identity
1:17:09 Leadership positions
1:36:47 Inspiration
1:50:36 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is AMI GUILLÉN! Ami is a storyboard artist, supervisor, and indie creator, whose work can be seen on Villainous for Cartoon Network and most recently made an indie short called Billie and Basil!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with AMI about CHALLENGES OF WORKING IN MEXICO, BEING POPULAR ON TUMBLR AS A TEENAGER, GETTING ON VILLAINOUS, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
1:01 Starting out
38:13 Path to supervising
1:09:24 Losing interest in art
1:17:47 Advice
1:20:43 Inspirations
1:31:23 Industry in Latin America
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JOEL TRUSSEL! Joel is director, writer, and executive producer that worked on Pickle and Peanut, Yo Gabba Gabba, and Captain Fall.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JOEL about SELLING ET DRAWINGS FOR MONEY IN 4TH GRADE, GETTING HIS START VOLUNTEERING, THE IRREVERENCE OF PICKLE AND PEANUT, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
32:13 Representation
40:45 Director vs showrunner
1:33:11 Development
1:55:41 Writing
1:59:59 Creative Block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is BLAKE LEMONS! Blake is a writer, director, producer, and story artist for the shows Sanjay and Craig, Home: Adventures of Tip and Oh, and Arlo the Alligator Boy!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with BLAKE about BEING ALLOWED TO EXPLORE AT PRATT, PITCHING SONGS FOR STORYBOARDS, BALANCING AN ANIMATION JOB WITH A CHILD,, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
1:54 Art school
19:57 First gig
41:32 Revisions to directing
1:11:30 Showrunning
1:21:44 TV vs feature
1:41:00 Advice
1:50:04 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is MCKENZIE ATWOOD! McKenzie is a voice actor and editor whose credits include editing for Beavis and Butt-head, voicing young Zerofuku in Records of Ragnarok, and voicing Kelly in the short Kelly and the Kung Fu Gators!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with MCKENZIE about BEING IN A EDITING ROOM, WORKING ON EDITING AND VO, STARTING AT CARTOON NETWORK GAMES, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
10:16 School
19:52 Collaborating
34:33 Etiquette
40:11 Preparing
45:19 Voice acting
1:12:15 Advice
1:35:23 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is THUROP VAN ORMAN! Thurop is a writer, showrunner, storyboard artist, and voice actor. He's the creator of the Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack as well as the voice of Flapjack, produced and wrote for Adventure Time, and was a director on Angry Birds 2!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with THUROP about PITCHING AND DEVELOPING FLAPJACK, SWITCHING ROLES FOR STABILITY, PRODUCING ON ADVENTURE TIME, WRITING, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
9:51 Feeling stable
17:43 Producing vs directing
37:46 Before CalArts
46:19 Creative Block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JULIAN GLANDER! Julian is a 3D artist, animator, and director that was a special guest director on Amazing World of Gumball and Summer Camp Island before moving on to direct his upcoming feature, Boys Go to Jupiter.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JULIAN about BEING ON JEOPARDY, BOYS GO TO JUPITER, MULTITASKING, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
10:58 Feature
1:00:59 Short vs long format
1:07:50 Favorite part of directing
1:21:06 Directing
1:25:35 Multitasking/scheduling
1:54:16 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is SEVAN NAJARIAN! Sevan is a VFX artist, animator, and director. MARS, an animated feature from The Whitest Kids U' Know which Sevan Directed and produced, is set to premiere at the Tribecca Film Festival.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with SEVAN about BUILDING HIS BACKYARD STUDIO, GETTING HIS START DOING CHANNEL 101, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
4:23 First gig
26:30 Tests
38:08 Influences
59:37 Development process
1:37:46 Favorite career moments
1:44:44 Advice for younger self
1:51:37 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is Raj Brueggemann! Raj is a storyboard artist, writer, and director who has worked on Big City Greens, Jellystone, and Pinky Malinky! He's also developed projects at Cartoon Network and Disney.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with RAJ about STARTING AN ANIMATION CLUB IN COLLEGE, “HURRY UP AND WAIT” PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT, GROWING FROM DEFEAT, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
4:23 First gig
26:30 Tests
38:08 Influences
59:37 Development process
1:37:46 Favorite career moments
1:44:44 Advice for younger self
1:51:37 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JENNIE GYLLBLAD! Jennie is Kickstarting a memoir comic about her grandmother called Farmor Stina. Connecting historical research with personal photos and diary entries, the comic chronicles her grandmother's experiences in WW2 Sweden.
A bit of a content warning, this project deals with a lot of heavy issues including war crimes, mental health struggles, and the mistreatment of minorities.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JENNIE about the TONAL SHIFT FROM HER NORMAL WORK AND HER CURRENT PROJECT, CREATING COMICS, THE KICKSTARTER, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
5:56 Professional comic artist
34:21 Kickstarter and platforms
1:08:46 Farmor Stina
1:43:22 Creative block
1:52:48 Real name vs alias
2:06:59 Reading the diaries
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is SAM SPINA! Sam is a cartoonist and storyboard artist who worked on Regular Show, Apple & Onion, Infinity Train, Shape Island, and most recently Big City Greens and Merry Little Batman.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with SAM about FALLING IN LOVE WITH COMICS, MAKING A NICKELODEON SHORT, REGULAR SHOW STORYBOARD TEST, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
11:21 Getting a first gig
31:27 Growing as an artist
32:28 Drawing schedule and industry work
1:05:07 Writing
1:29:14 Fame
1:36:51 Comics vs storyboards
1:39:21 Cut ideas
1:51:49 Zines
2:01:46 Inspiration
2:02:53 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is DANNY HYNES! Danny is a character designer, storyboard artist, and writer that's worked on the Venture Bros., Steven Universe, and Craig of the Creek!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with DANNY about HIS LEGEND, GROWING UNDERSTANDING OF ANIMATION, HIS TEACHING PHILOSOPHY, AND so much more!
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0:00 Intro
2:10 Art school
22:20 Executing an idea
35:47 Teaching
51:44 Comics
1:53:29 Character design
2:12:47 Change
2:37:46 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JASON DWYER! Jason was a storyboard artist for Craig of the Creek and Clarence, and was most recently the storyboard layout artist for A24’s #1 Happy Family USA.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JASON about SELLING HIS W.O.W. ACCOUNT, STORYBOARD TESTS, DRAWING FOR YOURSELF, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
2:38 Art school
20:36 Storyboarding
48:35 Pitching
1:03:20 Animation industry
1:20:09 Perfect project
1:23:57 Method
1:26:59 Storyboarding tricks
1:28:30 Drawing for yourself
1:32:09 Important qualities & feedback
1:37:12 Challenges
1:39:02 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is MIGUEL PUGA! Miguel is a writer, producer, storyboard artist, and director. His work can be seen on the Loud House, Futurama, Fairly OddParents, and Casagrandes! He is also the director of the Casagrandes movie on Netflix!
Along the way, VEE chats with MIGUEL about SELLING COMICS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIS DIRECTING PHILOSOPHY, HIS FIRST JOB, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
1:03 Childhood
6:45 Art college
13:44 Changing positions
36:04 Directing philosophy
41:24 First job at Nickelodeon
51L17 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is LOIC LOCATELLI. Loic is a comic artist, background artist, character designer, and illustrator. His comics, FLAVOR GIRLS and PERSEPHONE, were published by Archaia/Boom Studios.
Along the way, VEE chats with LOIC about GETTING HIS START IN ANIMATION IN JAPAN, TRANSITIONING TO FREELANCE, HIS SCHEDULE FOR COMPLETING A COMIC, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
1:04 Living in Japan
32:17 Changing companies
38:31 Comics and process
47:42 Writing
1:14:40 Community and connection
1:29:49 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is PAT KAIN! Pat worked on Beavis and Butthead, Apple and Onion, and Superjail. His past credits include director, storyboard artist, animator, and character designer. His comic Rorg of the Blood Swamp is available now through Pat's Etsy!
Along the way, VEE and IAN chat with PAT about CANCELLED PROJECTS, MOVING TO LOS ANGELES, TIPS FOR CURRENT STUDENTS, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
9:03 Childhood and drawing
12:14 College and finding a job
34:38 Portfolio
48:18 Working remote
1:09:39 Directing
1:39:47 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is PENDLETON WARD! PENDLETON is writer, voice actor, storyboard artist, and the creator of Adventure Time and Midnight Gospel! Vee, Sean, and Pendleton are creating pitches based on suggestions from all of you! Using a very scientific and elaborate mechanism to randomize the suggestions from Creative Block listeners: pair of dice, they come up with new and original ideas to sell to no one. Which allows for the conversation to go all over while the work out these characters and premises. While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! PENDLETON! ► https://www.twitch.tv/pendletonward ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is AARON LONG! Aaron is a director, musician, and indie creator. He's was a director on Bojack Horsemen, supervising director on Tucca and Bertie, and is the creator of Sublo and Tangy Mustard. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with AARON about GETTING HIS START ON TRIPTANK, WORKING ON BOJACK, CREATIVE PROCESS BEHIND SUBLO AND TANGY MUSTARD and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! AARON! ► https://linktr.ee/aaronlong ► https://www.youtube.com/aaronlong1 ► https://soundcloud.com/aaronlongsongs ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 5:55 Youtube vs industry animation 27:08 Working on shorts 47:29 Balancing work 1:05:06 Creating 1:08:45 Pros and cons of idustry/indie 1:16:01 Youtube algorithm 1:22:46 Retakes 1:30:31 Music 1:47:08 Process 1:57:08 Lightining round 2:05:00 Indie landscape
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is some of the NOUNSFEST TEAM: CHRIS WATERS, ERIC TOWNER, AND WALTER NEWMAN! Chris Waters is a development executive who spent the last three years at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios. His Favorite movie will be revealed IN THIS EPISODE! Walter Newman is the former head of development at Adult Swim. Before that, he was an executive at Comedy Central. Eric Towner is one of the co-founders of Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and co-founder of Nouns Fest. He is also an animator, director, and filmmaker.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with the NOUNSFEST CREW about OPEN SOURCE CREATING, HOW NOUNSFEST COMES TOGETHER, THE BEHIND THE SCENES DOCUMENTARY, AND and so much more!
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Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is DREW GREEN! Drew is a storyboard artist, illustrator, and writer. He worked on Battle Kitty, Steven Universe, and is coming off a project at A24, #1 Happy Family USA. Along the way, VEE chats with DREW about MAKING THE DECISION TO MOVE TO LA, WORKING ON MIGHTY MAGISWORDS, UGLY BOARDS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ Follow the guest! DREW! ► https://drewboards.com/ ► https://twitter.com/drewgreendraws ► https://www.instagram.com/drewgreendraws/ ► https://linktr.ee/drewgreenart ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:12 Beginning drawing 13:48 Getting into the industry 26:09 Storyboarding 36:15 Battle Kitty and Steven Universe 50:28 Kids animation vs adult animation 52:48 Personal art 1:02:11 Boarding 1:07:36 Communicating stories 1:20:12 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is ANGUEL ROUMENOV! Anguel is an animator, illustrator, Game Dev, and does 3D Rigging. You can see his work in the award winning indie game Potionomics Along the way, VEE and KARL chat with ANGUEL about DECIDING TO MAKE VIDEO GAMES, THE CURRENT STATE OF A.I., TIPS FOR LEARNING RIGGING, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ KARL! ► https://twitter.com/karl_hadrika ► https://instagram.com/karlhadrika ► https://www.karlhadrika.com/ Follow the guest! ANGUEL! ► https://www.instagram.com/sohard2remember/ ► https://twitter.com/sohard2remember ► https://sohardtoremember.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro and education 21:28 Ringling 40:06 Graduating and first gig 58:23 Potionomics 1:17:50 Learning rigging 1:23:36 VR games 1:26:36 Networking
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is CHASE CONLEY! Chase is director, storyboard artist, writer, and character designer. He is currently a director on X-men '97. Previous work includes: director on Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeast, 2D Advertisement designer on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and storyboards artist on Sonic 2!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with CHASE about DEVIANTART COMMENT MAKING HIM RETHINK HIS STYLE, GETTING HIS START IN BLACK DYNAMITE, NOT TRYING TO BE CAPTAIN SAVE A SHOW, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
00:50 Entry point to industry
12:24 Switching projects
45:30 Personal projects
1:15:23 Assistant directors
1:22:46 Kipo
1:25:52 Cool hero/villains
1:27:48 Fundamentals to art style
1:34:22 Creative hobbies and creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is UCHEOMAAA! Uche is a writer, comic artist, and animator. He's animated for the music videos of Sideways by Fredo Bang and Presha by 2Chainz, Lil Wayne. You can check out Uche's comic "Vibe Check!" on webtoons, where he updates every Thursday and Sunday!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with UCHE about FINDING THE BALANCE WHEN MAKING RELATEABLE COMICS, HUMOR IN FACES, HIS COMEDIC INFLUNCES and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
9:44 Style and inspirations
26:57 Studying art
1:18:33 Webtoons process
1:23:10 Social media
1:30:20 Music videos
1:52:25 Creative block
1:56:17 Comedy influences
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is JESS CUFFE! Jess is a storyboard artist, director, and character designer whose work can be seen in Invincible, Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, and Legion of Superheroes.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JESS about GETTING HER FIRST JOB AT MARVEL ANIMATION, ANIME, WORKING ON ESTABLISHED FRANCHISES, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
4:22 College and first gig
29:36 Character personality in action
45:30 Anime
54:01 Working on franchises
1:01:35 Directing
1:03:51 Challenges
1:08:44 Invincible
1:11:36 Support
1:25:09 Creative block
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is GERALD KAYE! Gerald is a storyboard artist, revisionist, writer, and musician, who has worked for Titmouse, Warner Bros, and Marvel, on shows like Spidey and His Amazing Friends, My Adventures With Superman, and Wings of Fire!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with GERALD about WORKING AS A PA, HIS FAVORITE MANGA, MAKING MUSIC, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
1:59 First job in animation
15:42 PA work
53:55 Revisions to storyboard
1:19:20 Music
1:34:17 Superhero fatigue
1:37:34 Industry changing
1:56:53 Networking
2:02:54 Action shoutouts
2:06:46 Creative block
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is WOLLY MIGHT! Wolly is an indie creator, animator, and lead compositor at Meatcanyon. Check out Wolly's shorts “DEEPSTATES” and “Cucumber & Mr. Hatts” on their youtube channel!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with Wolly about WORKING WITH MEATCANYON, BEING A WITCH, ADVICE FOR LEARNING COMPOSITING, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
25:01 First gig
44:49 Working with Meat Canyon
1:03:40 Youtube indie animation
1:18:49 Personal projects
1:39:28 Being a witch
1:51:22 Advice for learning compositing
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guests is... the Creative Block team! We're celebrating our 150th episode of the podcast and we just wanted to take an episode to commemorate that in podcast form! Joining us this episode are VEE, SEAN, EDITOR CLEM, PRODUCER MARCO, and our newest member, EDITOR EBUKA! We talk about our favorite episodes, memories, and dreams for the podcast in the coming year, while making a couple goofs along the way. While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is INBAL BREDA! Inbal is an animator, storyboard artist, cat enthusiast. They've worked on Amphibia, The Owl House, and Hailey's On it! Also check out some of the animation Inbal has done on their own project, Super Space sisters.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with INBAL about WORKING ON AMPHIBIA, ANIMATING HER OCS, VIDEO GAMES, and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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0:00 Intro
1:22 Jobs before LA
8:01 College
14:09 Working in LA
18:41 Drawing OC
25:35 Softwares
30:44 Writing process
50:33 Relaxing
52:09 Amphibia
1:01:42 Tips for animation
1:09:41 Recommendations
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is REBECCA KIRBY AKA REWEKI! Rebecca is an illustrator and cartoonist. They've worked as a revisionist on Adventure Time Distant Lands, done freelance illustrations for Vice, Fantagraphics NOW, and BOOM Studios. You can check some of her illustrations and shirt designs in her shop!
Along the way, VEE and KATIE chat with REBECCA about BEING SELF-EMPLOYED, PARASOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS, COMING IT UP WITH BEEF, and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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0:00 Intro
1:00 College and majors
15:45 Jump from side gig to self employed
37:42 Finding an accountant
1:02:05 Adventure Time
1:10:05 Social Media
1:25:27 Parasocial relationships
1:36:39 Learning anatomy
1:42:244 Materials
1:46:09 Inspiration
1:55:48 Writing and sleep
1:59:07 Motivation for comics
2:05:21 Outro
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is MICHAEL GROVER AKA GROVERTOONS! Michael is the creator of GROVERTOONS, and the webcomics Deeply Dave (soon to be a graphic novel) and Hamburglar Goes to Hell.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with MICHAEL about NOT USING SOCIAL MEDIA, BEING A MISSIONARY IN THAILAND, WORKING FREELANCE, and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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0:00 Intro
0:38 Social media
26:58 Missionary
1:00:26 Time Management
1:27:25 Hardest part of making comics
1:32:47 Inspirations
1:36:28 Advice for comic artists
1:41:56 Website
1:45:42 Income
2:01:07 Creative block
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is STEPHEN NEARY! Stephen is the creator and executive producer of The Fungies! He was a Supervising Producer on Clarence. Feature story artist on Ice Age 3 and a bunch of Blue Sky movies. For the past year, he has been boarding on features in production and development for Annapurna Pictures, Netflix, Illumination, and Sony. He is currently teaching at CalArts! Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with STEPHEN about WORKING ON PITCHES ON THE TRAIN, BALANCING WORK AND PERSONAL PROJECTS, SHOW INTROS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! STEPHEN! ► https://www.instagram.com/stephenpneary/ ► https://twitter.com/StephenPNeary ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 15:46 Pitching 31:36 Reconciling with art 44:59 Process of creating 51:52 Advice about perfection 58:12 Advice to young artists 1:06:23 Confidence 1:09:08 Industry advice 1:10:19 Wonderpets 1:17:52 Creative block
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is Nick Edwards! Nick worked as director and story board artist on The Fungies, Summer Camp Island, Apple and Onion, Clarence, and Uncle Grandpa. He created two shorts for Cartoon Network, "Beetle and Bean" and "Allnimal." You can check out some of his current work in his comic Kingly, which he updates regularly on instagram!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with NICK about BEING THE INVASIVE SPECIES, HIS LOVE OF INEPT CHARACTERS, SHOW PITCH VS SHORT PITCH, and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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0:00 Intro
3:27 Studying art
11:18 Improvising
1:09:35 Kingly
1:18:53 Format
1:27:20 Process
1:35:46 Inspiration
1:50:43 Creative block
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is LIZA SINGER! Liza was a feature story artist on the Avatar: the Last Airbender movie and a director at Titmouse and Marvel/Disney. They are currently writing and illustrating the graphic novel Wayward: Fractured Shadows, which is set to release in 2025/2026 through MacMillan.
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with LIZA about GROWING WITH YOUR OCS, DEVELOPING YOUR RANGE, ADVERTISING BOARDS VS TV BOARDS, and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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0:00 Intro
2:27 Comic
19:46 Pitching
26:39 Range
30:12 Motivation & energy
37:21 University
46:03 Rought Draft
54:05 Adult show restrictions
1:00:23 Mediums
1:08:42 Directing and creating
1:23:19 S&P
1:28:45 v Difficulties of story artists
1:38:51 Advice to board artists
1:43:54 Advice to comic artists
1:50:20 Creative block
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is MOSS LAWTON! Moss is a director on Monster High. They storyboarded on the Invader ZIM movie, the Pokemon shorts "Bidoof's Big Stand/Path to the Peak," and Monsters at Work. Their comic Hellaween is available now!
Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with MOSS about FINDING WORK, COMING UP WITH HELLAWEEN, THEIR LOVE OF FILES AND PROGRAMS, and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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0:00 Intro
1:30 Balancing work
18:31 First gig
32:56 Directing
1:00:08 Motivation
1:04:50 Scary media for children
1:12:14 Elevator pitch
1:14:29 Scripting
1:17:47 Art world
1:33:28 Publishing
1:35:24 Creative block
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is JESSICA BORUTSKI! JESSICA worked as creative producer on Bunnicula, did storyboards on the Snoopy Show, directed on Thundercats Roar, and worked as character designer and director on the New Looney Tunes Show!
Along the way, VEE and KARL chat with Jessica about GETTING HER START IN ANIMATION, UNCONVENTIONAL EXPERIENCE ON BUNNICULA, NAVIGATING "HARD SHOWS", and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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0:00 Intro
0:55 Start in animation
17:34 Opportunity
32:56 Hard shows
1:03:03 New takes on legacy characters
1:06:05 Resumes/portfolio
1:14:12 Influences
1:16:26 Style
1:18:12 Original art
1:28:20 Time and energy
1:30:40 Creative block
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is CHRISTIAN BOVING ANDERSEN & EVA LEE WALLBERG! They are the writers, directors, and creators of The Heroic Quest Of The Valiant Prince Ivandoe! They've collaborated on the shorts on Rob 'n Ron and Ride of Passage, and both worked on The Amazing World of Gumball!
Along the way, VEE chats with Christian and Eva about GETTING THEIR START AT CARTOON NETWORK, ANIMATION SANS FRONTIÈRES, SHORT FILMS, COMING UP WITH IVANDOE and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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0:00 Intro
1:10 Animation Workshop
5:39 First gig
44:47 One page pitches
55:34 Making the pilot
1:11:40 Early pitches vs pitch bible
1:37:59 Collaboration
1:42:20 Favorite project
1:46:47 New ideas
1:55:08 Creative block
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is NATALIE ANDREWSON! Natalie is a comic artist, illustrator, and risograph printer. You can see her work in Wolfboy and the Everything Factory on Apple+, her graphic novel The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, and in her print shop! Along the way, Vee and Megan Fisher chat with Natalie about MOVING TO LA, STICKING TO YOUR PERSONAL STYLE, POST OFFICE ANXIETY, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat MEGAN! ► https://twitter.com/mfisherdraws ► https://www.instagram.com/meganfisher... Follow the guest! NATALIE! ► https://www.instagram.com/natandrewson/ ► https://twitter.com/natAndrewson ► https://natalie-andrewson.com/Links ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:52 First gig 18:32 Balancing work 27:46 Money 57:05 Breaking point 1:19:52 School program 1:27:09 Planning riso projects 1:32:04 Adapting stories 1:37:06 Experimentation 1:46:23 Creative block
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is SCOTT O'BRIEN! Scott is a director, storyboard artist, and animator for shows like Zorkie of Planet Ruby, the Animaniacs Reboot, and animated on the recently announced Genndy Tartakovsky project "Fixed". Along the way, Vee and Sean chat with SCOTT about BOARDING EXPRESSIONS FIRST, ADAPTING TO CHANGING STYLES IN ANIMATION, GETTING HIS START IN WRITING and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! SCOTT! ► https://www.instagram.com/optimusscotto/ ► https://twitter.com/optimusscotto ► https://www.scottobrienart.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:33 Changing responsibilities 9:36 Art school 28:52 Transitions between jobs 33:09 Anime and CG 52:49 Current projects 1:23:49 Supervising producer 1:28:54 Creative block 1:37:54 Working on 2D movies 1:42:05 Writing tips and perfect plot twist 1:44:38 Emotional truth
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is SAGE COTUGNO! Sage is a writer, story board artist, and director for shows like The Owl House, Star Vs., and Gravity Falls Their new graphic novel, The Glass Scientist, is available now for pre-order! Along the way, Vee and Sean chat with SAGE about INTERNING AT PIXAR, MOURING DEAD PITCHES, EXHAUSTED WORKER CHIC, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! SAGE! ► https://linktr.ee/arythusa ► ORDER SAGE'S BOOK HERE: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/702473/the-glass-scientists-volume-one-by-s-h-cotugno/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:05 Supervising director 24:11 Decision making 36:37 The Glass Scientist 1:03:46 Working few late nights 1:26:34 Development 1:48:23 Doing things differently 2:03:53 Haters 2:06:38 Shows 2:10:45 Fav storyboard 2:13:13 Fav part of writing Glass Scientist 2:14:49 Process of writing a character 2:16:44 Creative block
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is J.L WESTOVER AKA MR. LOVENSTEIN! MR. LOVENSTEIN is a writer and comic artist who released one collection of Mr. Lovenstein comics, Failure, with a second volume, Feelings, available for pre-order. Along the way, Vee and Sean chat with Mr. Lovenstein about GETTING HIS START IN COMICS, STUDYING FINE ARTS, REACHING FINANCIAL STABILITY WITH HIS COMICS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest!
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0:00 Intro 1:58 Starting comics 14:05 Goals 23:49 Studying fine arts 34:30 Taking comics seriously 36:33 Airb&b stories 39:33 Money making 1:01:29 Going from surviving to comfortable 1:18:28 Creative block 1:30:47 Writing process 1:48:19 Starting a webcomic tips 1:55:58 Least fav comic 2:02:53 Shenanigans
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is GABE LIN! Gabe is a storyboard artist for features whose work is included in the Loud House Movie, Lego Batman 2, and most recently doubled as the Head of Story/Story Artist on TMNT: Mutant Mayhem! Along the way, Vee and Sean chat with Gabe about THE NIGHTMARE INTERVIEW FOR HIS FIRST GIG, NAVIGATING INSTABILITY, WORKING IN FEATURE, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! GABE! ► https://www.gabelin.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/gabelingoblin/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:24 Art school 8:34 First gig 20:43 First feature job 30:48 Story artist vs head of story 59:57 Leadership 1:06:18 Balance 1:11:38 Lessons learned 1:12:52 Breaks 1:16:10 Improvement 1:17:58 Rules 1:32:19 Creative block
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is ALEX CLINE! Alex is a storyboard artist, character designer, and comic artist who worked on Frog and Toad, City of Ghosts, Summer Camp Island, Bojack Horseman, and Regular Show. Along the way, Vee and Sean chat with Alex about GETTING HIS FIRST JOB FROM HIS SHORT, TESTING FOR REGULAR SHOW, MOMENTS THEY WISHED THEY HAD AN EDITOR, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! ALEX! ► https://www.instagram.com/alexclineart/ ► https://www.alexclineart.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 7:28 First gig and moving jobs 16:29 Tests 26:19 Embarrassing moments 50:55 Bouncing back 1:11:09 Genre 1:19:45 Side characters 1:25:57 Style influence 1:42:08 Motivation 1:48:41 Habits
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is MORTIS GHOST! Mortis Ghost is a writer, comic artist, and game designer. He is the creator/writer of the comic Dr. Cataclysm and co-creator of the video game OFF, which just celebrated its 15th anniversary! Along the way, Vee and Sean chat with Mortis about HIS FANBASE, HIS NEW GAME, WEIGHT OF SUCCESS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! MORTIS! ► https://twitter.com/MortisGhost ► https://www.instagram.com/mortisghost666/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:39 Drawn to art 14:18 Motivation 25:19 College 33:15 Fanbase 39:53 New game 51:46 Style change and teaching comics 1:05:04 Creative block 1:10:07 Weight of success 1:15:22 Collaboration 1:21:14 Goals 1:30:07 Inspirations 1:36:53 Storytelling 1:43:43 Outro
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is Yves Bigerel AKA BALAK! Balak is a director, animator, comic artist, and art director. He co-creator of Lastman, Peepoodoo, Vermin, and Les Kassos, and most recently animated the title sequence for My Adventures with Superman. Along the way, we chat with Balak about HOW HE GOT INTERESTED IN STORYBOARDING, LEARNING FROM HIS EXPERIENCE FROM LAST MAN, FAILING QUIETLY, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! BALAK! ► https://twitter.com/YvesBalak ► https://www.instagram.com/balakbalek/ ► https://twitter.com/Bobbypills_ ► https://www.bobbypills.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 6:37 Thesis films and school 20:03 First job 1:15:47 Creative block 1:18:27 Social media 1:30:00 Networking 1:51:31 Caricatures 1:53:53 Influences 2:06:23 Working for US vs France 2:10:36 Cross-media fulfillment
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is GRACE ROLEK. Grace is a voice actor for animation and video games, whose work includes Fallout 76, Happiness is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown, and she was the voice of Connie on Steven Universe!
Along the way, we chat with Grace about STARTING OUT AS A CHILD ACTOR, BOOKING STEVEN UNIVERSE, VOICE ACTING TIPS FOR QUIET GIRLS, and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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0:00 Intro
1:54 Starting voice acting
13:2 Recording process
27:01 Being recast
43:29 Producing a short
1:07:11 Writing and other projects
1:40:44 Creative block
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2:05:13 Tips for quiet girls in voice acting
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is HANNAH AYOUBI! Hannah is a storyboard artist and director, and has worked on Harvey Beaks, Amphibia, the Fungies, Jellystone!, and is directing on the recently announced StuGo! Along the way, we chat about GETTING ON TO HARVEY BEAKS, DEVELOPING MONSTERS ABROAD, FAVORITE SHIPS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat KATIE! ► https://twitter.com/ktganimation ► https://www.instagram.com/ktganimation/ ► https://ktganimation.com/ Follow the guest! HANNAH! ► https://www.instagram.com/boodlebrain/ ► https://www.instagram.com/boodlebrain_art/ ► https://www.boodlebrain.com/ ► https://twitter.com/boodlebrain ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie 0:00 Intro 7:28 Cal Arts 29:18 Development and representation 34:55 Finding management 46:39 Childhood crushes 49:37 Creative block 55:28 Advice for tests 59:28 Directing an existing IP 1:02:40 Favorite hair products 1:04:35 Dink dinks? 1:06:26 Lessons going forward 1:11:33 Pitching and personal projects 1:15:51 Ships 1:28:05 Monsters Abroad 1:32:18 Personal story of MA 1:43:46 Storyboarding 1:52:26 Live action
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is SHANE CURRY! Shane is a songwriter, animator, timing supervisor, and animation timer for shows like She-Ra and American Dad, and at at time of the record was in the middle of kickstarting his own musical animated series: Chew Gum! Along the way, we chat about the GETTING THEIR START ON A SMOKE BREAK, WE DO A LIL TIMING EXERCISE, NAVIGATING TIKTOK, and so much more! This conversation was done LIVE over Twitter Spaces. While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! SHANE! ► https://www.instagram.com/mistershanecurry/ ► https://twitter.com/chewgumseries/ ► https://shanecurry.itch.io/chew-gum ► https://www.youtube.com/@chewgumseries ► https://www.tiktok.com/@chewgumseries ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Surprise 6:24 Intro and learning new skills 21:47 Animation timing 32:40 Making a series 49:27 Animation timing 2 58:28 Learning timing 1:04:00 Anime 1:12:53 Music 1:47:10 Tiktok 2:07:46 Kickstarter 2:27:33 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is KRISTEN GISH! Kristen is a storyboard artist and writer for shows like Ducktales, Great North, and Tuca and Bertie. She also wrote and directed her own animated pilot, Kelly and the Kung Fu Gators! Along the way, we chat about the WORKING AT SHADOW MACHINE, CHOOSING TO CREATE AN ORIGINAL SHORT, FINDING COLLABORATORS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat MEGAN! ► https://twitter.com/MagicBunnyArt ► https://www.instagram.com/magicbunnyart ► https://www.meganannboyd.com/ Follow the guest! KRISTEN! ► https://twitter.com/KristenGish ► https://www.instagram.com/kgishfish// ► https://kristengish.myportfolio.com/work ► https://www.youtube.com/@gishanimations6471 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:09 Starting animation 19:12 Moving from job to job 27:18 Pitching 33:54 Personal projects 38:01 Collaborators 51:56 Production time 1:03:37 Different mediums 1:18:36 Working on personal projects 1:21:30 Easiest vs hardest shows to storyboard 1:25:13 Managing eccentric characters 1:27:01 Voice acting 1:52:39 Outro
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is Umaimah! Umaimah is a visual development artist, prop designer, color designer, and character designer for shows like the Proud Family: Louder and Prouder and Summer Camp Island! Along the way, we chat about GOING TO SCAD, NAVIGATING POP CULTURE REFERENCES, SWITCHING YOUR BRAIN BETWEEN JOBS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! DAVE! ► https://twitter.com/ColouredBraids ► https://www.instagram.com/coloured_braids/ ► https://www.udamakka.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 5:29 Starting comics and clogged sinks 20:50 Making a game and more Dave lore 39:00 A typical week 40:05 Creative block 46:02 Webtoons and where to post 57:27 Money from comics 1:04:56 Moving to LA 1:13:30 Non art activities 1:17:54 Best advice 1:20:14 Pitch a show 1:24:19 Best part of comics 1:33:52 Stay handsome 1:36:19 Outro 0:00 Intro 2:40 Pursuing animation 6:21 Studying art 14:05 Social media 22:58 Getting noticed 34:35 Color design 38:19 Learning on the job vs school 46:18 South Africa 59:00 Pitching a show 1:02:37 Hardest part of switching jobs 1:04:50 Favorite and least favorite character 1:12:13 Best drawing routine 1:14:29 Production tips 1:16:01 Favorite thing about the industry 1:19:22 Favorite characters part 2 1:21:30 Creative block
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is DAVE CATMAN! DAVE is a cartoonist, visual development artist, writer, animator, and is the creator of the comics Live With Yourself!, Mercworks, and Hop Dude! Along the way, we chat about the SERIES OF EVENTS THAT LEAD TO CREATING MERCWORKS, RUNNING FOR MAYOR, CREATING FOR WEBTOONS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! DAVE! ► https://twitter.com/mercworks ► https://www.instagram.com/mercworks/ ► https://www.mercworks.net/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 5:29 Starting comics and clogged sinks 20:50 Making a game and more Dave lore 39:00 A typical week 40:05 Creative block 46:02 Webtoons and where to post 57:27 Money from comics 1:04:56 Moving to LA 1:13:30 Non art activities 1:17:54 Best advice 1:20:14 Pitch a show 1:24:19 Best part of comics 1:33:52 Stay handsome 1:36:19 Outro
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JEFF LIU! Jeff worked as a writer, director, storyboard, and story supervisor on the shows Steven Universe, OK K.O., Craig of the Creek, and Adventure Time: Distant Lands. Along the way, we chat about DEALING WITH REJECTION, GETTING ON TO STEVEN UNIVERSE, HIS MUSIC (jeff plays on banjo and guitar for a bit too), and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat Follow them guests! JEFF! ► https://twitter.com/jeffliujeffliu ► https://www.youtube.com/@UC6JkGiBlW28_MGtyonUeSRQ ► https://www.instagram.com/jeffliujeffliu/ ► https://on.soundcloud.com/n5RTP ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 2:41 Deciding on animation 6:00 Newgrounds 9:24 College 24:24 Getting on Steven Universe 35:52 Working on anime 50:44 Ok KO 53:58 Pitiching 1:01:33 Development milestones 1:11:27 Supervising director 1:16:16 Keeping storyboard artists in line 1:18:06 American vs Japanese animated shows 1:21:35 Creating your own show 1:28:43 Music 1:38:13 Songmaking 1:41:20 Younger self advice 1:45:57 Outro
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is HOWIE PERRY! Howie worked as supervising director on Middlemost Post, as storyboard supervisor on Kamp Koral, and director on Rocky and Bullwinkle! Along the way, we chat about BEING AN ECONOMICAL STORYBOARD ARTISST, PRODUCTION ON MIDDLEMOST POST, STORYBOARD GUIDES, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat MEGAN! ► https://twitter.com/mfisherdraws ► https://www.instagram.com/meganfisherdraws/ Follow them guests! HOWIE! ► https://www.howieperry.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/howiepowie123/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:00 Art school 1:04:10 Supervising director responsibilities and interviews 1:23:59 Career race 1:30:49 Pitching shows 1:32:52 Agents and pitching opportunities 1:39:03 Favorite gag in catroon 1:41:29 Making a style guide and pipelines 1:57:05 Inspiration 2:00:30 Creative block 2:04:13 Game show time 2:08:48 Outro
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guests are BILL MOTZ AND BOB ROTH! Bill and Bob are the creators of The Ghost and Molly McGee! They’ve both worked as writers, producers, story editors for many animated shows like Kim Possible, Xiaolin Showdown, and Darkwing Duck.
Along the way, we chat about GETTING THEIR START AT DISNEY TVA, PITCHING TO STUDIOS, WRITING TIPS, and so much more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
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0:00 Intro
1:14 Realising writing for animation
5:55 Creative partners
9:00 Spec scripts
26:26 Writing TV vs feature
31:36 Agents
34:28 Pre animation jobs
40:41 The right time
58:14 Started pitching
1:10:56 The most fun in showr unning
1:25:30 Butting heads
1:31:04 Recommendation on writing stories
1:41:13 Writing optimistic characters
1:48:09 What not to do when writing animation
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is Sapphire Sandalo! Sapphire is an animator, podcaster, and recurring Paranormal Expert on the Trvl Channel. She worked on animated show Mr. Pickles, created Something Scary and School Spirit on Snarled, and is the creator/host of the podcast Stories with Sapphire!
Along the way, we chat about VISION BOARDS, SAPPHIRE REIGNITING HER PASSION FOR PARANOMAL/SUPERNATURAL STUFF, SHARE SOME SPOOKY EXPERIENCES, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
3:03 Going into the first job
16:54 Acting and voiceover
18:52 The life of an animator and production coordinator
25:18 Interest in the supernatural/horror
29:46 Podcast
35:34 Making money from indie
40:55 Studying the occult
47:43 Making content
1:02:47 Creative block
1:08:16 Sean's scary dreams and occult philosophy
1:27:59 Spookiest thing experienced
1:40:32 Thoughts on Hollywood mediums
1:49:12 Who you wanna call
1:55:26 Inspiration for supernatural stories
1:57:23 Outro
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest are DEVIN BUNJE and NICK STANTON! Nick and Devin are the creators of Haley's On It! This is their first foray into show running an animated series, having previously done live-action shows like Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything, Prince of Peoria, and Zeke and Luther. They've also written for Phineas and Ferb, Emperors New School, and Brandy And Mr. Whiskers. Along the way, we chat about how they met in college, the development process of Hailey's On It, animation writing vs live-action writing, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreons Blockhead for supporting the show! Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblockhttps://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:09 How they met and starting writing 4:46 Drawing from experiences 16:15 Pitching time travel 26:49 Live action vs animation 33:44 Advice to self 37:03 Preparing for meetings 44:23 Hailey 45:39 Outro
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is Kay (Ritter) Hayes! Kay is a storyboard artist and director who has worked on Tangled: Before Ever After, Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure, and Monsters At Work! Along the way, we talk about working with aphantasia, benefits of collaboration in animation, their favorite project to work on, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreons Blockhead for supporting the show! Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblockhttps://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat/ KARL! ► https://twitter.com/karl_hadrika ► https://www.instagram.com/karlhadrika/ Follow the guest! KAY! ► https://www.instagram.com/kritterart/ ► https://www.tiktok.com/@kritterart ► https://www.heykayhayes.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 2:44 Wanting to start a career 11:10 College 28:20 Aphantasia 39:36 Directing 1:23:00 Favorite thing to work on 1:29:47 Advice for upcoming senior for thesis
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is April "Pinkie" Davis! Pinkie is a storyboard artist and director who has worked on SpongeBob SquarePants, The Patrick Show, and Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years! Along the way, we talk about doing commissions on twitch, navigating the pressures of kid friendly work, Pinkie's celebrity horse Jeepers, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblockhttps://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreons and Blockheads for the prompts and questions! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat/ SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ Follow the guest! PINKIE! ► https://twitter.com/PinkieToons ► https://www.instagram.com/pinkietoons/ ► https://www.pinkietoons.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 2:08 Origin story 9:22 Substitute for art school 20:31 Growing a following on social media 26:04 Insane endurance 1:10:04 S&P notes 1:21:55 kittyfries Drawing advice 1:25:26 Joe Binson Portfolios 1:28:25 Techniques 1:31:48 Dynamic art 1:42:34 Pressure from kid content 1:49:34 Future projects 1:53:52 The horse Jeepers 2:01:01 Creative block 2:04:33 Outro
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is Sammie Crowley! Sammie is a writer who has worked on The Ghost and Molly Magee, Loud House, DC Super Hero Girls, and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Along the way, we talk about finding a community of TV writers in college, her journey to becoming a writer for cartoons, some lessons she learned from My Little Pony, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblockhttps://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreons and Blockheads for the prompts and questions! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat/ ARI! ► https://twitter.com/acastleton ►https://www.instagram.com/castletoons/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle and Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:58 Childhood and college 13:41 Brainstorming 16:32 Post-graduation projects 18:58 Kady Fanfiction 20:50 From fanfic to spec spript 25:01 Good twists 27:33 First gig 34:10 Freelance vs staff writer 50:54 Pushing an idea 54:26 Typical day in writer's room 57:18 Different stages of a script 1:08:11 Favorite episode 1:11:53 Making a character appealing 1:21:33 Writing interesting episodes on a long show 1:33:19 Fledging idea to draft 1:37:49 Creative block 1:43:01 Lessons from MLP 1:45:12 Shenanigans
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is MIKE AUSTIN! Mike is a storyboard artist who worked on Owl House and Monsters at work!
Along the way, we talk about Mike discovering you can work in animation from the Steven Universe crew Tumblr, getting the call for OWL HOUSE during midterms for Computer Engineering, learning storyboard pro on the job, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
1:26 Wanting a career in animation
7:07 Switch from comp sci into animation
33:11 Online interactions
37:07 Improvement on the show
41:30 Storyboard improvement tips
43:44 After Owl House
48:17 Exercises/practices that help posting online
52:39 Adjusting to pre-established story
59:12 Fav & least fav part of storybording
1:03:01 Planet Forever pitch
1:05:53 Favorite part of the industry
1:12:06 Fast-paced work and perfectionism
1:13:51 Portfolios
1:18:14 Influences
1:20:04 Creative block
1:23:52 From east cost to west coast
1:30:00 Shenanigans
1:29:34 Outro
Welcome to Creative Block! We're talking to VICTOR COURTRIGHT! Victor is a storyboard artist, animator, showrunner, and writer, who worked on shows like Aquaman: King of Atlantis, Thundercats Roar, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Pickle and Peanut. Along the way, we chat about the major inspirations for Thundercats Roar, impostor syndrome, Victor breaks down the day-to-day for a showrunner, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblockhttps://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreons and Blockheads for the prompts and questions! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat MEGAN! ► https://twitter.com/mfisherdraws
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Welcome to Creative Block! We’re opening our little Creative Block door for RYAN PEQUIN! Ryan worked on the shows Infinity Train, Regular Show, Close Enough, and Summer Camp Island, but he’s also the creator of the webcomic Three Word Phrase! He has experience as storyboard artist, writer, director, revisionist, and was the head writer/co-executive producer on Shape Island on Apple TV+. Along the way, we chat about getting his start in comics on a dare, being a "meat and potatoes" story artist, being a super revisionist, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblockhttps://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreons and Blockheads for the prompts and questions! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/LordSpew ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle and Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:57 Realizing working in animation 14:29 Website traffic 16:58 Life after college 29:32 Giving past self advice 44:14 Breaking into animation 1:07:00 Being co-EP 1:15:04 Being part of the animation process 1:19:30 Responsibilities of head writer 1:48:33 Convincing yourself 1:56:04 Creative block 2:09:02 Outro
Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we’re chatting with Reza Farazmand! Reza is a New York Times-bestselling author, writer, and creator of the webcomic series Poorly Drawn Lines. He was also the executive producer of the Poorly Drawn Lines animated series on Hulu.
Along the way, we chat about his dreamy writing process, dealing with the pressures of social media, the process of making the Poorly Drawn Lines show, and so much more!
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0:00 Intro
11:18 A typical day
14:39 Writing process
20:46 13 year career
24:59 Popularity
30:35 Style
37:27 Management vs Production company
45:14 Different production roles
52:39 College and merchandise
1:08:07 Pitches
1:19:14 Creative block
1:22:05 Confidence
1:27:23 Advice to past self
1:30:18 Starting webcomic skills
1:35:35 Shenanigans
1:42:20 Outro
Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we’re chatting with TOBY JONES! Toby is an writer, director, storyboard artist, executive producer, and the creator of AJ's Infinite Summer. He's worked on the shows OK KO!, Jellystone, Shape Island, and Regular Show! Along the way, we chat about working on shows that an storyboarded on paper, discovering you could work on cartoons, getting his first job through facebook, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblockhttps://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thanks for the prompts and questions, BLOCKHEADS! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle and Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 9:16 Path to animation 19:01 Sad autobio comics as a side project 25:42 Shape Island writing 29:52 Title changes 35:10 First gig 49:56 Moving to development 1:09:11 Development 1:17:44 Making a live action movie as a side job 1:25:44 Creative block 1:28:29 Outro
Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we’re chatting with Alex Krokus! Alex is an animator, director, and cartoonist. He's done work for VICE, Buzzfeed, and Comedy Central. He just released a collection of his webcomics called "Loudest and Smartest".
Along the way, we chat about testing for shows, getting his first job in animation, being a director, and more!
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Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we’re chatting with Drew Applegate! Drew is a director and storyboard artist who has worked on shows like Amphibia, Pickle and Peanut, and is currently on KIFF.
Along the way, we chat about testing for shows, getting his first job in animation, being a director, and more!
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Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we're chatting with Spencer Rothbell. Spencer is a writer, story editor, and voice actor who worked on Clarence, Victor & Valentino, and Twelve Forever. Along the way, we chat about "CalArts style", writing for kids, voice acting, and more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we're chatting with Jay Hasrajani and Jake Goldman. Jay and Jake were the co-EPs of Boons and Curses. They've done work on shows like Powerpuff Girls (2016), The Fungies, Futurama, and more! Along the way, we chat about balancing limited time and resources in animation, working in a collaborative environment, working on passion projects and more!
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Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we're chatting with Adam Parton. Adam is an Australian director, animator, and designer who has worked on shows like Bojack Horseman, and Tuca and Bertie. He was also an animation director in South Korea! Along the way, we chat about living in Korea, starting his own studio, dealing with the online reaction of Velma (2022), and more!
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Welcome to Creative Block!
In this episode, we're chatting with Caro Faruolo. Carl is an actor, producer and storyboard artist. He’s the EP for Oddballs on Netflix, supervising producer of Animaniacs, and created the short Bug Salad.
Along the way, we chat about picking a career, yelling exercises, working on Oddsballs, and more!
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In this episode, we're chatting with Ben Juwono! Ben is a supervising director, EP, board artist, and producer. He's worked on shows like Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur, Big Hero 6: The Series, Glitch Tech, and more!
Along the way, we chat about switching gears from physics to animation, shifting from boards to co-producing, advocating for change on shows, and more!
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Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we're chatting with Wynton Redmond! Wynton is a storyboard artist and character designer who has worked on projects like Across the Spider-Verse 2, The Boys: Diabolical, and Big Hero 6. He's currently working on Invincible!
Along the way, we chat about mentors, standing out in applications, learning from productions, and more!
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Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we're chatting with Brie Henderson. Brie is a character designer and color designer who worked on I Heart Arlo, Across The Spider-Verse, Clone High (2023), and more!
Along the way, we chat about changing styles, creative block during deadlines, working on a reboot, and more!
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Welcome to Creative Block!
In this episode, we're chatting with Valencia Spates. Valencia is a storyboard artist and revisionist who has worked on shows like Inside Job, TrollsTopia, and the upcoming Tiny Toons Looniversity.
Along the way, we chat about breaking into the industry, the importance of a support network, staying motivated and more!
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In this episode, Vee and Sean chat with Ifesinachi Orjiekwe. Ifesinachi is a storyboard artist who has worked on ROTMN: The Movie, Star Trek: Prodigy, and the upcoming Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight. Along the way, we chat about doing storyboards as a hobby, getting your work notice on social media, quitting school, and more!
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In this episode, Vee and Sean chat with Megan Praz. Megan is a storyboard artist, director, and animator who worked on Tuca & Bertie, South Park, and Bojack Horseman.
Along the way, we chat about working on the animation side, networking not being linear, being inspired to lead differently, and more!
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In this episode, we celebrate hitting 100 EPISODES!
The whole crew stops by to celebrate the show's two-year anniversary and answer your questions. We also have an announcement from Gene and some new faces... Thank you for two amazing years blockheads.
We've got even more coming your way... see you tomorrow.
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In this episode, Vee is chatting with Marion Bordeyne. Marion is a visual development artist, art director and character designer! She lived in France, Germany and Canada where she worked on animated TV shows and Feature films.
Along the way, we chat about the European and North American animation industries, going from art directing to viz dev, TV versus feature and more!
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In this episode, Vee is chatting with Brianne Drouhard. Brianne is a character designer, storyboard artist, and director! She also showran Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld. Currently, she's releasing her webcomic harpygee.com.
Along the way, we chat about finding community, going into storyboards during the 2008 recession, pitching amethyst princess of gemworld, and more!
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In this episode, Vee is chatting with Aminder Dhaliwal! Aminder is a director and comic artist, storyboard artist, author of Woman World and Cyclopedia Exotica. She's also worked on The Owl House, Close Enough, and Sanjay and Craig.
Along the way, we chat about being on a visa and how that changes the relationship to rejection, publishing a book, the Cartoon Cartoons shorts program, an exciting announcement from Vee, and more!
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In this episode, Vee is chatting with Adam Henry and Jeremiah Cortez. The duo co-created/co-EP the animated series Dogs In Space for Netflix. Adam has worked on Iron Giant, She-Ra (2018), and Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous.
Along the way, we chat about the increase of panels on storyboards, being realistic when getting pilots made, finding your tribe in studios, and more!
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In this episode, We're chatting with Dani Michaeli. Dani is a writer, story editor, and supervising producer. He's worked on shows including Harvey Beaks, Spongebob, The Mighty Ones, and more!
Along the way, we talk about working on South Park, being a kid ventriloquist, creating low-budget animations to get your work noticed, and more!
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In this episode, We're chatting with Carlos Luna! Carlos is a creative director and producer who's worked on Roll20, Critical Role, and Dimension20. Send in your drawing prompts and questions!
Along the way, we talk about the hustle of having a band, finding solace in improv, the difference between marketing and advertising, and more!
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In this episode, Malik and Gene chat with Tyler from Save Face. We talk New York and New Jersey, the band's Barber Shop Studio Sessions, touring, and more!
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In this episode, We're chatting with Aaron Austin. Aaron is a storyboard artist, writer, and director who's worked on shows like Jellystone, Amphibia, Steven Universe Future, and more!
Along the way, we talk about making art on the side and keeping a healthy relationship with work, writing for TV shows, writing webcomics, and setting realistic goals and expectations!
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In this episode, Vee is chatting with Vaughn Ross! Ross is a storyboard artist, director and SUPERVISING DIRECTOR! Vaughn worked at LucasFilm and WB, and also wings of fire.
Along the way, we chat about starting an animation studio, moving back to standard production, using blender for board, the art of pestering, and more!
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In this episode, Malik e are chatting with Jeff Rosenstock ahead of touring with The Gaslight Anthem. Along the way, we chat about New York City, working on Craig of the Creek, Bionicles, and more!
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In this episode, Vee is chatting with Guillaume Fesquet this weekend. Guillaume is an art director and visual development artist. He's worked on several features including The Bad Guys, Sing, and Minions.
Along the way, we chat about how chronic pain can be a source of inspiration for creating art, switching to visual development, starting a career as an animator does NOT lock you in, and more!
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In this episode, Vee and Gene are chatting with Taylor Reynolds! Taylor is a 3D animator and illustrator who's worked on projects like Kid A Mnesia for Radiohead, and narrative animation for @OFKband.
Along the way, we chat about the differences between animating for movies and games, the journey of discovering oneself as autistic, and whether or not one should draw every day, and more!
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In this episode, Malik and Gene are chatting with Jeff Rosenstock ahead of touring with The Gaslight Anthem. Along the way, we chat about New York City, working on Craig of the Creek, Bionicles, and more!
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In this episode, Gene and Vee are chatting with Michelle Lam "Mewtripled", author of the popular IG webcomic "succubishes"! Michelle is a story artist, 2d animator, and illustrator who worked for studios like DreamWorks and Titmouse.
Along the way, we talked about managing a career in animation while doing comics, landing a book deal, agents, and finding a community on youtube
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In this episode, Vee and Gene are chatting with Rose Feduk! Rose is a director, storyboard artist, and illustrator who's worked on shows like Thundercats Roar!, The Mighty Ones!, and the upcoming We Lost Our Human.
Along the way, we chat about learning management skills from being the editor of her college newspaper, doing the Disney internship, pitching a board in front of most of the studio, and more!
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In this episode, Gene and Vee are chatting with Kris Anka! Kris is a comic artist and story artist who worked for Marvel Comics and Nickelodeon. Currently, he's working as a Character and Costume Designer on Spider-Verse 2.
Along the way, we chat about the differences between comics and animation, Calarts style, enjoying the medium, designing unique character outfits, and more!
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In this episode, Malik is chatting with GFM. The beautycore band just released their latest EP, Framing My Perception.
Along the way, we chat about touring, streaming on twitch, building a fan community, and more!
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In this episode, Vee is chatting with Marly Halpern-Glaser! Marley was the co-creator and co-executive producer of Right Now Kapow. He’s also a writer and producer who’s worked on shows like ThunderCats Roar and Aquaman: King of Atlantis.
Along the way, we chat about how making short live-action films transitioned into animation, finding his way to comedy, working on ThunderCats Roar!, and more!
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In this episode, Vee is chatting with Megan Fisher! Megan is a director and storyboard artist who worked on shows like Adventure Time, Thundercats Roar, and The Ghost and Molly McGee.
Along the way, we chat about finding a community to stay encouraged, dealing with online hate on shows, storyboard testing, and more!
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In this episode, Vee is chatting with Caitlin VanArsdale! Caitlin is a director and story artist who's worked on The Mitchells Vs The Machines and Spider-Verse 2. She's currently a director on Grimsburg.
Along the way, we chat about interning on Regular Show, building rapport with creatives, the differences between directing and storyboarding, and more!
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In this episode, Malik is chatting with Lucy and Enoma from Haunter. The Houston-based pop group just released their latest single, Go.
Along the way, we chat about finding creative partners, favorite condiments, supporting other bands on Twitter, and more!
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In this episode, Vee is chatting with Etienne Guignard! Etienne has worked on shows like Lastman, Glitch Techs, Steven Universe, Miraculous Ladybug, Arcane and more!
Along the way, we chat about getting experience in internships, the difference working on French and American productions, and more!
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In this episode, we're chatting with Lauren Faust. Lauren has developed and ran shows including My Little Pony Friendship is Magic and DC Super Hero Girls. She also worked on Powerpuff Girls, Foster’s Home, Wander Over Yonder, and so much more!
Along the way, we chat about giving new animators room to grow, her journey from features to TV animation, working with studios, and more!
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In this episode, we're chatting with Jhariah and producer/drummer Cole Raser. The duo caught up after their early 2020 tour to talk with Malik and Gene (on 4/20).
Along the way, we chat about live show gear, finding a collaborative partner, favorite My Chemical Romance albums, and more!
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In this episode, we're chatting with Tyson Hesse. Tyson is an illustrator and director who’s worked on several Sonic projects including Sonic Mania and Sonic 2.
Along the way, we chat about how webcomics have evolved, learning lessons as a director, taking notes from Sega and Paramount, and more!
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Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!
In this episode, we're chatting with Ken Arto! Ken is an animator who's worked on shows like Jujutsu Kaizen, My Hero Academia, Jojo, and more!
Along the way, we chat about living in Japan, working on different animation mediums, and more!
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Welcome to Music Box with Malik!
In this episode, we're chatting with Amanda from In The Mourning. The LA-based pop-punk group recently dropped their latest single “The Way It Goes Both Ways” along with gearing up to play their first live show ever.
Malik sits down with Amanda to catch up with all things In the Mourning. Along the way, we chat about Disney music, writing about personal experiences, touring plans, and more!
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Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, we're chatting with Malik Gayle. Malik is the producer of Creative Block and the host of our new monthly show, Music Box! He's produced and hosted the music interview podcast, Against the Algorithm.
Along the way, we chat about his role on the show, what goes into interviewing guests, what to expect from Music Box, and more!
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In this episode, we're chatting with Allissoon Lockhart! Allissoon is the creator and showrunner of Battle of the Bands and a producer for Studio Meala! 🎸
Along the way, we chat about her love of animation and music, gaining skills from previous projects, the types of jobs in production, and more!
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In this episode, we're chatting with Eric Robles. Eric is best known as the co-creator of Glitch Tech and the creator of Fanboy and Chum Chum.
Along the way, we chat about his journey into the animation industry, how his childhood experiences shaped Fanboy and Chum-Chum, giving the crew on Glitch Tech the freedom to collaborate, and more!
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Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, we're chatting with Rob Renzetti! Rob is an animator, producer, and writer whose best known as the creator of My Life as a Teenage Robot. He's also worked on shows like Kid Cosmic, Gravity Falls, Dexter's Lab, and more!
Along the way, we chat about his college years, making the leap from animator to author, different ways of working towards deadlines, and more!
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In this episode, we're chatting with This weekend we're chatting with Sofia Alexander! Sofia is the creator and executive producer of Onyx Equinox. She's also done work on shows like Infinity Train, Invader Zim, and Powerpuff Girls (2016).
Along the way, we chat about focusing on mental health, pitching Onyx Equinox to Crunchyroll, preparing to be a showrunner, and more!
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In this episode, we're chatting with Samantha Gray! Sam started as an animator, then moved to storyboards and now is an episodic director. She's worked on shows like Tuca & Bertie, Bojack Horseman, Rick and Morty, and more!
Along the way, we chat about her journey from animating to storyboards to directing, the differences between kids and adult animation, learning how to be a leader, and more!
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In this episode, We're chatting with Meatcanyon (Hunter Hancock). Hunter is known for his indie horror-comedy animations on Youtube. He's also produced the Kickstarted animated series, Monster Lab!
Along the way, we chat about earning the trust of your audience, playing the game of Youtube, indie animators competing against larger studios, and more!
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In this episode, we're chatting with Raye Rodriguez. Raye is the creator and executive producer of High Guardian Spice. He’s also worked as a character designer and storyboard artist.
Along the way, we chat about anime influences, the growing pains of being a first-time showrunner, Twitter, and more!
In this episode, We're chatting with Ego Plum! Ego is an award-winning music producer and composer. He's done music for shows like Spongebob, Jellystone, and recently the Cuphead Show!
Along the way, we chat about the long journey to get to his career as a composer, creative block when you have a deadline, surrealism, and more!
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In this episode, We're chatting with Sean Glaze AKA Lord Spew! Sean is a storyboard artist who's worked on shows like Regular Show, The Midnight Gospel, and Teen Titans Go. He’s also the host of Dueling Drawing Requests!
Along the way, we chat about creating Dueling Drawing Requests, how his time at Fox ADHD started his career, standing out on storyboard tests, and more!
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In this episode, We're chatting with Shencomix! Shen is best known for his webcomic series Owl Turd and Bluechair. Along the way, we chat about working on "commentator-driven stories", balancing projects and schedules, collaborating with other artists, and more!
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In our first episode with an industry executive, We're chatting with Jason Demarco. Jason is the Senior Vice President of Anime & Action Series/Longform for Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios and the co-creator of Toonami! He is also a producer and the founder of Williams Street Records.
Along the way, we chat about developing Toonami's identity, keeping the block current, the skills you need to be a creative executive, and more!
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In this episode, We're chatting with Owen Dennis! Owen was the creator of Infinity Train. He’s also done work on Regular Show and Close Enough as a writer and storyboard artist.
Along the way, we chat about developing Infinity Train, his time teaching English in China, focusing on the characters over a larger mystery, and more!
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In this episode, We're chatting with Julia Kaye! Julia is the award-winning author of the graphic novels Super Late Bloomer & My Life In Transition. She has also worked on Big City Greens as a storyboard revisionist and artist.
Along the way, we talk about how daily newspaper comics influenced her work, how trans representation in media has changed, jumping into voice acting with High Guardian Spice, and more!
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In this super-sized episode, we're talking with Chris Mitchell! Chris is a storyboard artist and designer who's worked on Big Hero 6, Dexter’s Lab, Samurai Jack, tons of other projects, and is the owner of Q pop shop in LA.
Along the way, we chat about his career beginnings, how Ren and Stimpy changed the animation industry, the importance of understanding the history of animation, opening Q pop, and more!
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In this episode, We're chatting with Matthieu Cousin. Matthieu was a character designer for The Owl House for Disney TVA that works remotely from Sweden. He's also done character explorations for the Trick Moon short.
Along the way, we talk about the art community that formed on Tumblr, working remotely, how his work on The Owl House influenced his designs and more!
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In this episode, we're chatting with Spencer Wan! Spencer is currently a visual development artist on Spider-Verse 2! He's also known for his work on The Owl House and Castlevania and is the owner of Studio Grackle.
Along the way, we talk about (accidentally) creating and running Studio Grackle, freelancing on Hades, his trick for breaking through creative block, and more!
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In this episode, we interview Arin "Egoraptor" Hanson! Arin is known for his animations on Newgrounds and Youtube and half of Game Grumps. You’ve also heard his voice work on shows like The Owl House and Bee and Puppycat.
Along the way, we chat about starting out on Newgrounds, managing multiple projects, navigating Twitter, and more!
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In this episode, we interview Daron Nefcy! She’s best known as the creator of Star vs. The Forces of Evil. She’s also worked on shows like Wander Over Yonder, Robot and Monster, and an untitled pilot!
Along the way, we chat about telling stories with beanie babies, developing pilots, how Star vs. The Forces of Evil developed over time, and more!
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In this episode, we interview Cheyenne Curtis! Cheyenne is a storyboard artist and character designer who’s worked for studios such as Disney TVA, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network.
Along the way, we chat about starting your career with a visa, the benefits of getting an agent, how different mediums can affect your drawing style, and more!
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In this episode, we interview Elizabeth Ito! Elizabeth was the creator/showrunner of City of Ghosts on Netflix! She created the award-winning short, Welcome to My Life, and is currently the executive producer for Yuki 7!
Along the way, we chat about her internship at Cartoon Network, how a summer program sparked her interest in animation as a career, and more!
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In this episode, we interview Alex Hirsch! Alex is best known as the creator of Gravity Falls for Disney TVA! Recently, he was an executive producer and writer on Netlix's Inside Job along with several unannounced projects.
Along the way, we chat about "CalArts style", how animation is evolving, developing and running a show with an end in mind, and more!
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In this episode, we interview Hanna K! Hanna is a storyboard artist who worked on shows like Adventure Time, Adventure Time: Distant Lands, and Summer Camp Island.
Along the way, we talk about moving from making comics to animation, meeting with Peow! studio for the first time, working remotely from Sweeden, and more!
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In this episode, we interview Jorge Guitierrez! Jorge is the creator of the Netflix miniseries Maya and the Three. He was also the director and co-writer of The Book of Life and the co-creator of El Tigre on Nickelodeon.
Along the way, we talk about Jorge's superhero origin story, finding motivation in struggle, the journey to get Book of Life made, and more!
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In this episode, we interview Niki Lopez! Niki is the creator and co-executive producer of Santiago of the Seas for Nick Jr. She’s also worked as a production assistant and color designer on several Nick shows.
Along the way, we talked about getting into the Nick internship program, developing for Nick Jr, building strong relationships with collaborators, and more!
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In this episode, Gene and Vee celebrate a whole YEAR of Creative Block! Gene and Vee reminisce, talk about plans for the future, answer questions, and more!
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In this episode, we interview Joe Sparrow! Joe was a character designer Amphibia for Disney TVA. He's also a comic artist and has done work on shows like Owl House, and Adventure Time.
Along the way, we chat about sprites and pixel art, working within limitations, tarot cards, and Cave Story!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!-
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In this episode, we interview Jessie Juwono! Jessie has worked as a recruiter, writer, storyboard artist for studios like WB Animation, Titmouse, and Cartoon Network! She's also the creator of the series of shorts, Baker's Cousins.
We talk about the balance between writing and talent development, why it's important to keep trying, running online fan forums, and more!
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In this episode, we interview Karl Hadrika! Karl has recently worked as a Storyboard Artist on The Cuphead Show on Netflix. He’s also worked on shows such as Spongebob, Long Gone Gluch, and Animaniacs (2020)!
We chat about life drawing, interning at Disney, creating and developing Becky Prim, and more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!-
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Pedro Eboli! Pedro is the creator and showrunner of Cupcake and Dino for Netflix and Ollie’s Pack for Nick.
We chat about his creative journey from Brazil to LA, beating the urge to get a show greenlit before your 30s, Mad Men, and more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!-
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Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!
In this episode, we interview CH Greenblatt! Carl is the creator of Cartoon Network’s Chowder, Nickelodeon’s Harvey Beaks, and recently Jellystone on HBOMax. He’s also done work on Spongebob and The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy.
We chat about coming up with a pen name, how his time working in advertising helped his animating career, the importance of managing a team as a showrunner, and more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Zoë Moss! Zoë has recently worked as a Storyboard Artist on The Cuphead Show on Netflix. She's also has done work on shows such as Bojack Horseman, Mighty Magiswords, and Animaniacs (2020)!
We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. We also chat about getting spooked by horror movies at a young age, being a child commercial star, creatively clicking with her husband, and more!
While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Jacob Strick! Jacob currently works as a Digital PA on Craig of the Creek and the co-creator/writer of the comic Pizza Day! We chat about being a Jake-of-all-Trades, hyping yourself up during job hunts, and more.
While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Chris Prynoski! Chris is the co-founder of Titmouse and creator of Motorcity! He's also done work on Metalocalypse and Megas XLR. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Li Cree! Li has worked as a storyboard revisionist on Star Trek: Lower Decks and Critical Role: Vox Machina. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Katie Graziano! Katie has worked as a storyboard artist on Thundercats: Roar, The Mighty Ones, and Jellystone! We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Vivienne Medrano! Vivienne is the creator and producer of Hotel Hazbin and Helluva Boss, as well as the webcomic Zoophobia. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Parker Simmons! Parker is the creator of Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart, as well as an Emmy-award winning voice actor! He's also worked as a board artist and animator on Motorcity, Metalocalypse, Venture Bros., Superjail, and many others. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences.
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/N2HwEssSy6w
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In this episode, we interview Megan Dong! Megan is the creator of Centaurworld and has previously worked as a board artist on Pinky Malinky and How to Train Your Dragon 2. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Jenny Goldberg! Jenny has worked as an art director on Invader Zim: Enter The Florpus and as a character designer on multiple other shows. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Ian Jones-Quartey! Ian is the creator of OK K.O. and has previously worked as a storyboard artist, writer, and director on Steven Universe, Adventure Time, and Bravest Warriors. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Shin Park! Shin has worked in production on multiple Nickelodeon and Netflix shows, and is currently a production manager at Marvel Studios. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Toniko Pantoja! Toniko has worked as a director, storyboard artist, character designer, and animator. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Jim Mortensen! Jim is currently a supervising director on Big Nate, and has also worked as a storyboard artist on The Fairly OddParents, Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, Breadwinners, and many more.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Worthikids! Ian is a indie animator, musician, and creator of Big Top Burger. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Stephanie Rizo! Stephanie has done character design for Arlo the Alligator Boy, and is currently a storyboard artist on Enter the Spider-Verse 2.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Jeff Trammell! Jeff is a writer who has worked on tons of animated projects and comics, and is currently a head writer for Craig of the Creek. He's also a voice actor! We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Jhonen Vasquez! Jhonen is the creator of Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and Invader Zim and frequently streams Drawing Hurts. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Amanda Rynda! Amanda is currently an executive producer on DC Superhero Girls and has previously art directed on Loud House, as well as color styling on Star Vs. The Forces of Evil and Gravity Falls. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Phil Rynda! Phil is currently a Director of Creative Leadership & Development at Netflix, has been a VP of animation development at Nickelodeon, and even taught at CalArts! We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Mike Rianda! Mike is the director of The Mitchells vs. the Machines, and was a creative director on Gravity Falls. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview GiA Ligammari! GiA is a storyboard artist and has worked on multiple shows like Jellystone, Inside Job, and the Angry Birds movie. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Dave Schlafman! Dave was the cofounder of Cloud Kid, created Fizzy's Lunch Lab, and works on content innovation at Netflix. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences.
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Thomas Astruc! Thomas is the creator of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, and previously directed on Wakfu, Mikido, and has experience as an animator and writer. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Forosha! Forosha has done storyboarding for Studio Yotta, Nickelodeon, Dreamworks, Cartoon Network, and Disney TV! We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. We discuss her path & career as well as her inspirations for working in animation. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Jordan Rosato! Jordan was a storyboard artist on The Loud House, a director on DC Superhero Girls, and now is directing on a new Nickelodeon Transformers series. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Ian Mutchler! Ian was a revisionist on Big City Greens and a storyboard artist on The Mighty Ones. He also regularly updates his webcomic Grubby the Grape. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Kéké Flipnote! Kéké is an indie animator who has done freelance work, a short series for national french TV Klassik, and teaches art classes in his free time. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Jared Morgan! Jared has been a prop designer, revisionist, and storyboard artist on Loud House, and most recently, a storyboard artist on Cuphead and Storybots at Netflix. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Kofi Fiagome! Kofi has worked at Cartoon Network and Disney TV, and was a revisionist, storyboard artist, and lead animator on shows like OK KO, Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart, Craig of the Creek, and The Owl House. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Ian Laser Higginbotham! Ian is a storyboard artist who worked at WB and Netflix, on shows like Thundercats Roar, We Lost our Human and Star Trek. He's also a prolific illustrator in his downtime, drawing lots of 80's sci-fi post apocalyptic inspired art! We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
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Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Kiana Mai! Kiana is an amazing storyboard artist who works at Disney TV on Big City Greens, and a Pixar story intensive alumni. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/UADREASEU94
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Kasey Williams! Kasey is a color designer, horror comic enthusiast, and exquisite dog-drawer. She has worked at multiple studios, including Warner Bros and Titmouse, on shows like Little Big Awesome, Niko and the Sword of Light and the Animaniacs reboot. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/NtaVS4_Pfss
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Ross O'Donovan! Ross has been an indie animator for over 15 years, starting out in the Newgrounds Flash animation community and transitioning into a successful career on YouTube and Twitch. We discuss his path to working in animation, his influences, and get an update on the status of his animated project Gameoverse! Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/eecaYJTECdo
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Brandon Hoàng! Brandon started out as a production manager, then network executive, and has now turned to writing for animation! We talk about his time working at Nickelodeon and Netflix, on shows like Harvey Beaks, TMNT, Glitch Techs, and the upcoming Avatar live action series! We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/Or6rruelcJk
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Shakira Pressley! Kira is an amazing writer who has worked for Cartoon Network and Netflix, on shows like Craig of the Creek and My Dad the Bounty Hunter. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/Dxxrp8CMlxY
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Yotam Perel! Yotam is an indie animator & storyboard artist who worked for studios like Warner Bros and Fox. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/E74fg6IyTWc
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Louie Zong! Louie is an amazing storyboard artist, background painter and musician who has worked at Cartoon Network on We Bare Bears, and at Netflix on Centaurworld. On top of that he is a very prolific artist on social media! We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/wWM0v9ZoAuY
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this episode, we interview Megan Ann Boyd! Megan is a director, storyboard artist and toy designer who worked at companies like Hasbro, Warner Bros, Netflix, and currently Nickelodeon! We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/vqqsuFVV5A0
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this 6th podcast episode, we interview Ari Castleton! Ari has worked as both a storyboard artist and director on multiple shows, like The Loud House and Middle Most Post. We discuss his path & career as well as his inspirations for working in animation. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/agNalM3pTL4
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this 5th podcast episode, we interview Nicole Rodriguez! Nicole has worked as both a storyboard artist and revisionist on multiple shows, like Steven Universe, the Owl House and Central Park. We discuss her path & career as well as her inspirations for working in animation. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/8cHhhVXbMyM
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this 4th podcast episode, we interview Marie Lum! Marie has worked as both a storyboard artist and revisionist on multiple shows, like Craig of the Creek and Infinity Train. We discuss her path & career in animation as well as her inspirations for working in animation. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/iZNKUFjUe3A
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this 3rd podcast episode, we interview Anthony Holden! Anthony is an amazing storyboard artist and animator, who's worked for feature and TV. We discuss his path & career in animation as well as his inspirations for working in animation. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/dPExxoBzGog
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
In this second episode, we introduce our other host, Vee! We discuss their path & career in animation as well as inspirations for working in animation. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/rpt9AViltgM
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!
In this first episode of our podcast, we introduce one of our hosts, Gene! We discuss his path & career in animation as well as his inspirations for working in animation. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/prr9b61212U
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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein
VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat
Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
En liten tjänst av I'm With Friends. Finns även på engelska.