Ali discusses the documentary series, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. Listen at your own discretion.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
Tag: Television
The Mind of a Creator with Tenn Buick
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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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:
- Loads of Fun at LA Comic Con
- Tons of Fun at Toon Con
- A Blast at Anime Pasadena
- Another Fun Year at LA Comic Con
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.
Good Burger 2 with Stacey
Ali and returning guest, Stacey, discuss the long-awaited Good Burger sequel, Good Burger 2, written by Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert and directed by Phil Traill. They chat about favorite comedy bits, cameos, and Easter eggs, classic lines from the first movie, iconic All That characters, their love of Kenan & Kel, the comedic chemistry between Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell from the ’90s to today, hopes for a Good Burger 3, and more. ‘Cause we’re all dudes, hey!
Check out these previous episodes featuring Stacey:
Some of the sketches brought up in this episode:
- Good Burger Sketch on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
- Kenan & Kelly SNL Sketch
- Kenan and Kel Cracking Up in a Good Burger Sketch on All That
Cartoon Network Christmas: Powerpuff Girls, Ed, Edd n Eddy and KND
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).
Merry Nickmas 2: As Told by Ginger, FOP and Jimmy Neutron
Ali discusses three more Nicktoon Christmas specials: “An ‘Even Steven’ Holiday Special” (As Told By Ginger), “Christmas Every Day!” (The Fairly OddParents) and “Holly Jolly Jimmy” (The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius).
Check out last year’s episode: Merry Nickmas: Rugrats, SpongeBob and ZIM.
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 Culture with Andy Clark
Ali interviews art director and background painter, Andy Clark, who shares about his experience on many shows such as Dexter’s Laboratory, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Angry Beavers, ChalkZone, Seth MacFarlane’s canceled The Flintstones project, and more. He also provides a lot of valuable insight about the current state of the animation industry and offers pertinent career and life advice.
Be sure to visit Andy’s website.
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.
Pat’s links:
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