Animation, Comics, Movies, Music, Personal Tales, Television, Voice Acting, Writing

Another Fun Year at LA Comic Con

Ali recaps her second year attending LA Comic Con, highlighting awesome panels for The Office, Johnny Bravo, and much more!

Check out last year’s episode: Loads of Fun at LA Comic Con.

LA Comic Con
Animation, Movies, Personal Tales, Television, Voice Acting, Writing

Tons of Fun at Toon Con

Ali recaps her experience attending Toon Con, including meeting awesome people like Rikki Simons (GIR), Bob West (Barney), Peter Kelamis (Rolf), and more, watching a fun panel with the cast of The Fairly OddParents and two more with legendary Disney artists and actors, and finally, working up the nerve to ask Susanne Blakeslee and Daran Norris an intimate question about Cosmo & Wanda.

Animation, Interview, Movies, Music, Musicals, Television, Writing

The Impact of Music with Pat Irwin

Ali interviews musician and composer, Pat Irwin, who shares about the process of composing for television and movies, in particular his work on Rocko’s Modern Life and Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling among other projects. He also shares about memorable moments performing with his bands, music classes he currently teaches, the value of music as part of humanity, and more.

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Interview, Music, Television, Voice Acting, Writing

Musical Moods with Nick Balaban

Ali interviews musician, composer, and singer/songwriter, Nick Balaban, who shares about his musical influences, creative process, working on Blue’s Clues, memorable performances, and more!

Visit Nick’s website.

Animation, Books, Interview, Television, Writing

Passion in Art with Heather Martinez

Ali interviews writer, illustrator, and storyboard artist, Heather Martinez, who shares about her work on SpongeBob SquarePants, My Life as a Teenage Robot, The Fairly OddParents, The Replacements, and more!

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Animation, Books, Interview, Movies, Television, Writing

Creative Synergy with Jay Lender

Ali interviews storyboard artist, writer, and director, Jay Lender, who shares about working on Hey Arnold! and SpongeBob SquarePants, making his movie, They’re Watching, illustrating the children’s book, Poopy McPooFace In: The Perilous Journey, and much more!

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Jay Lender
Animation, Interview, Music, Parody, Voice Acting, Writing

Comedy Chops with Eric Schwartz

Ali interviews comedian and the voice of Chaz on Helluva Boss, Eric Schwartz, who shares about his comedic and musical influences, putting himself out there on stage, his new special, Delivery, the popularity of Chaz, advice for artists, and more. It’s Chaz time!

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