Books, Comics, Interview, Movies

Filmmaking, Graphic Design, and Illustration with Michael Harring

Ali interviews illustrator and graphic designer, Michael Harring, whose projects include directing the movie, The Mountain, The River and The Road, illustrating the book, Magoo and His Magic Poo, developing a monster-themed collection called Wayward Ghouls, and much more.

Be sure to visit michaelharring.com and follow Mike on Instagram.

Animation, Comics, Interview, Personal Tales, Play, Writing

Acting, Zines, & Comics with John Charles Bricker and Joseph Bricker

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.

Animation, Comics, Interview, Personal Tales, Writing

Cartoons & Comics with Ashlee Wyatt

Ali interviews Ashlee Wyatt, creator of the comic strip, “Fleaboy & Weasel.”

Be sure to check out fleaboyandweasel.com and Mad Experiments.

Comics, Interview, Personal Tales, Writing

Daily Creativity with Nathaniel Foster and Lia Kim

Ali interviews co-creators of the “Ducks” newspaper comic about two ducks named Dan and Dave, Nathaniel Foster (writer) and Lia Kim (artist).

Be sure to visit excavationcomics.com and follow “Ducks” on Instagram.

Ducks by Nathaniel Foster and Lia Kim
Animation, Comics, Personal Tales, Television, Voice Acting, Writing

Pure Joy at Pasadena Comic Con

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:

Animation, Interview, Movies, Television

Animation for All with Gia Ligammari

Ali interviews storyboard artist, Gia Ligammari, whose credits include The Angry Birds Movie 2, Jellystone, Inside Job and the upcoming Tiny Toons Adventure reboot, Tiny Toons Looniversity. Gia shares about her creative influences, favorite things to draw, thoughts on live-action reboots, imposter syndrome and creative block, advice for young artists and much more!

Gia’s social channels:

Gia Ligammari
Animation, Comics, Interview, Television, Writing

Screenwriting ‘n’ Other Creative Stuff with Eric Trueheart

Ali interviews writer, story editor, producer and voice director, Eric Trueheart. Eric shares how he got his start in the industry, advice for writers trying to break in, the early days of his comedy troupe, The Ministry of Unknown Science, lots of fun stuff from his book, The Medium-Sized Book of ZIM Scripts Vol 1: Pigs ‘n’ Waffles, and how he deals with writer’s block. He also talks about writing the ZIM comics, being a script consultant on Invader ZIM: Enter the Florpus, voice directing on Yin Yang Yo!, pilots he’s written and his podcasts, The Army of Drunks and One Man Murder Maze, plus lots of great screenwriting tidbits along the way!

Visit Eric’s website: erictrueheart.com

Purchase The Medium-Sized Book of ZIM Scripts Vol. 1: Pigs ‘n’ Waffles: tinyurl.com/pigwaffles

Check out where to order Grisly’s Cosmic Black: blackyetibeverage.com

Listen to Eric and Rikki Simons’ D&D podcast, One Man Murder Maze: onemanmurdermaze.com

Follow Eric on Twitter and Instagram.

Eric Trueheart

Animation, Comics, Interview, Television

Admiration of Animation with Sam Kays

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.