The podcast that shares stories
Ali interviews writer, director, and producer, Craig Shemin, who shares about his work with The Jim Henson Company and various Muppets projects, including his two books, Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show and The Muppets Character Encyclopedia. He also shares about his experience on other shows he wrote for including The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss and Courage the Cowardly Dog, plus his personal favorite piece of Muppets memorabilia and much more!
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Ali discusses the sequel series to Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, coming in hot with a few nitpicky narrative criticisms before delving into all the ways this series resonates with its darker and more mature themes, unique villains with a unifying characteristic, Korra’s strength as the protagonist and how she stands out from Aang as the Avatar, and much more, including her thoughts on each of the romances culminating in a (potentially) hot take. “I’m [on a podcast], you gotta deal with it!”
Be sure to also check out her episode on Avatar: The Last Airbender with Harry Mackin.
Ali recaps her experience attending Collect-A-Con Los Angeles, highlighting fun panels featuring beloved franchises including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more!
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Ali interviews co-creators of the comic book series, “Bobo & J-5: Journey to the Planet Pie!,” Joseph Bricker (writer) and John Charles Bricker (illustrator).
Be sure to check out clapclapwoo.com and follow John and Joseph on Instagram as well as Bobo & J-5 Comic on TikTok and Instagram.
Ali interviews Ashlee Wyatt, creator of the comic strip, “Fleaboy & Weasel.”
Be sure to check out fleaboyandweasel.com and Mad Experiments.
Ali interviews rapper, actor, and podcaster, Tenn Buick, who shares about his first gig when he got to LA, his process for creating a rap, why authenticity is more important than virality when it comes to putting out content, personal favorite moments from his podcast, All Grown Up (SYKE!), favorite things from the ’90s, and a whole lot more!
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Ali recaps her experience attending Pasadena Comic Con, including meeting awesome people like Melanie Chartoff (Didi Pickles), David Kaufman (Danny Phantom), and lots of talented indie artists. Plus, chatting more with Susanne Blakeslee and working up the nerve to ask Butch Hartman that Cosmo & Wanda question (listen to the Toon Con episode for context).
More episodes on fan conventions:
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.
Ali discusses three Cartoon Network Christmas specials: “’Twas the Fight Before Christmas” (The Powerpuff Girls), “Ed, Edd n Eddy’s Jingle Jingle Jangle” (Ed, Edd n Eddy) and “Operation: N.A.U.G.H.T.Y.” (Codename: Kids Next Door).
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