Category: Animation

Animation, Television

The Wild Thornberrys

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Ali discusses the adventurous Nicktoon, The Wild Thornberrys, created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, Steve Pepoon, David Silverman and Stephen Sustarsic, as well as The Wild Thornberrys Movie written by Kate Boutilier. Smashing!

The Wild Thornberrys
Animation, Television

More Nickelodeon Nonsense with Stacey

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Ali and returning guest, Stacey, discuss The Fairly OddParents, Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide, Nickelodeon reboots and more!

Be sure to also check out Nickelodeon Nostalgia with Stacey Grant.

Animation, Television

A Chipmunk Christmas

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Ali discusses A Chipmunk Christmas starring Alvin and the Chipmunks. She gives an overview of the Chipmunks and their debut song, “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late),” as well as the animated series from the ’80s and The Chipettes before sharing her thoughts on this sweet Christmas special.

A Chipmunk Christmas
Animation, Comics, Interview, Television

Admiration of Animation with Sam Kays

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Ali interviews artist, Sam Kays. She shares about her experience as a background designer on Invader ZIM: Enter the Florpus, her favorite Invader ZIM character and episode, working as a design lead at OddBot, her thoughts on live-action/CGI remakes of 2D animated projects and much more!

Be sure to follow Sam on Twitter and check out A ROSY GLOW.

Animation, Interview, Television, Writing

The Structure of TV with Shauna McGarry

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Ali interviews TV writer and producer, Shauna McGarry. She shares how she got her start in the industry, what it was like working on Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, details about the award-winning Tuca & Bertie episode she wrote, “The Jelly Lakes,” a deeper look into the two BoJack Horseman season 6 episodes she wrote, “The Face of Depression” and “Angela,” her advice for writers and much more!

Be sure to follow Shauna on Instagram.

Animation, Television

Character Study: Miriam Pataki

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Ali discusses the heartbreaking reality of Miriam Pataki from Hey Arnold!, touching on episodes such as “Road Trip,” “The Beeper Queen,” “Helga on the Couch” and more.

Be sure to also check out Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie + “Audaciously Flirting” and Hey Arnold! + “Care.”