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| 04 Mar 2024 | EPISODE 156: ANGUEL ROUMANOV | 01:33:12 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is ANGUEL ROUMENOV! Anguel is an animator, illustrator, Game Dev, and does 3D Rigging. You can see his work in the award winning indie game Potionomics Along the way, VEE and KARL chat with ANGUEL about DECIDING TO MAKE VIDEO GAMES, THE CURRENT STATE OF A.I., TIPS FOR LEARNING RIGGING, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ KARL! ► https://twitter.com/karl_hadrika ► https://instagram.com/karlhadrika ► https://www.karlhadrika.com/ Follow the guest! ANGUEL! ► https://www.instagram.com/sohard2remember/ ► https://twitter.com/sohard2remember ► https://sohardtoremember.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro and education 21:28 Ringling 40:06 Graduating and first gig 58:23 Potionomics 1:17:50 Learning rigging 1:23:36 VR games 1:26:36 Networking | |||
| 22 Jul 2024 | EPISODE 176: JEREMY POLGAR | 01:54:40 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JEREMY POLGAR! Jeremy is a director, storyboard supervisor, and animator, who has worked on X-men '97, Centaurworld, and OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JEREMY about ANIMATING ON SPACE DANDY, The OK K.O. PITCHES, FIRST JOB NAIVETY, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! JEREMY! ► https://x.com/jpolgar1 ► https://www.instagram.com/jeremy_polgar/ ► https://www.youtube.com/@jpolgar1 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 12:29 Supervising 46:15 Hardest projects 1:04:22 Identity 1:17:09 Leadership positions 1:36:47 Inspiration 1:50:36 Creative block | |||
| 24 Jul 2023 | EPISODE 126: JEFF LIU | 01:50:09 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JEFF LIU! Jeff worked as a writer, director, storyboard, and story supervisor on the shows Steven Universe, OK K.O., Craig of the Creek, and Adventure Time: Distant Lands. Along the way, we chat about DEALING WITH REJECTION, GETTING ON TO STEVEN UNIVERSE, HIS MUSIC (jeff plays on banjo and guitar for a bit too), and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat Follow them guests! JEFF! ► https://twitter.com/jeffliujeffliu ► https://www.youtube.com/@UC6JkGiBlW28_MGtyonUeSRQ ► https://www.instagram.com/jeffliujeffliu/ ► https://on.soundcloud.com/n5RTP ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 2:41 Deciding on animation 6:00 Newgrounds 9:24 College 24:24 Getting on Steven Universe 35:52 Working on anime 50:44 Ok KO 53:58 Pitiching 1:01:33 Development milestones 1:11:27 Supervising director 1:16:16 Keeping storyboard artists in line 1:18:06 American vs Japanese animated shows 1:21:35 Creating your own show 1:28:43 Music 1:38:13 Songmaking 1:41:20 Younger self advice 1:45:57 Outro | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | Episode 71: Sofia Alexander | 01:33:03 | |
In this episode, we're chatting with This weekend we're chatting with Sofia Alexander! Sofia is the creator and executive producer of Onyx Equinox. She's also done work on shows like Infinity Train, Invader Zim, and Powerpuff Girls (2016). Along the way, we chat about focusing on mental health, pitching Onyx Equinox to Crunchyroll, preparing to be a showrunner, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/AYMIWzuacAI ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | EPISODE 123: SAPPHIRE SANDALO | 02:01:22 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is Sapphire Sandalo! Sapphire is an animator, podcaster, and recurring Paranormal Expert on the Trvl Channel. She worked on animated show Mr. Pickles, created Something Scary and School Spirit on Snarled, and is the creator/host of the podcast Stories with Sapphire! Along the way, we chat about VISION BOARDS, SAPPHIRE REIGNITING HER PASSION FOR PARANOMAL/SUPERNATURAL STUFF, SHARE SOME SPOOKY EXPERIENCES, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockhead for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ Follow the guest! SAPPHIRE! ► https://www.instagram.com/sapphire_sandalo/ ► https://www.youtube.com/sapphiresandalo ► https://www.storieswithsapphire.com ► https://www.patreon.com/storieswithsapphire ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle and Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 3:03 Going into the first job 16:54 Acting and voiceover 18:52 The life of an animator and production coordinator 25:18 Interest in the supernatural/horror 29:46 Podcast 35:34 Making money from indie 40:55 Studying the occult 47:43 Making content 1:02:47 Creative block 1:08:16 Sean's scary dreams and occult philosophy 1:27:59 Spookiest thing experienced 1:40:32 Thoughts on Hollywood mediums 1:49:12 Who you wanna call 1:55:26 Inspiration for supernatural stories 1:57:23 Outro | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | EPISODE 188: BENJY BROOKE | 01:58:42 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is BENJY BROOKE! Benjy was an animation director for Love Death & Robots, supervising director for Scavengers Reign and Common Side Effects, and is partner at Green Street Pictures. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with BENJY about THEIR FIRST JOBS, FINDING REFERENCE POINTS FOR SCAVENGERS REIGN, STORY CHANGES, so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! BENJY! ► https://vimeo.com/benjy ► https://www.instagram.com/benjybrooke/ ► https://www.greenstreetpictures.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 15:38 Projects 39:52 Studios 1:05:08 Supervising director 1:11:52 Questions 1:51:02 Creative block | |||
| 15 Nov 2021 | Episode 52: Jorge Guiterrez | 01:43:45 | |
In this episode, we interview Jorge Guitierrez! Jorge is the creator of the Netflix miniseries Maya and the Three. He was also the director and co-writer of The Book of Life and the co-creator of El Tigre on Nickelodeon. Along the way, we talk about Jorge's superhero origin story, finding motivation in struggle, the journey to get Book of Life made, and more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!- Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/dYeKkirL9hU Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | EPISODE 140: NATALIE ANDREWSON | 01:57:28 | |
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is NATALIE ANDREWSON! Natalie is a comic artist, illustrator, and risograph printer. You can see her work in Wolfboy and the Everything Factory on Apple+, her graphic novel The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, and in her print shop! Along the way, Vee and Megan Fisher chat with Natalie about MOVING TO LA, STICKING TO YOUR PERSONAL STYLE, POST OFFICE ANXIETY, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat MEGAN! ► https://twitter.com/mfisherdraws ► https://www.instagram.com/meganfisher... Follow the guest! NATALIE! ► https://www.instagram.com/natandrewson/ ► https://twitter.com/natAndrewson ► https://natalie-andrewson.com/Links ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:52 First gig 18:32 Balancing work 27:46 Money 57:05 Breaking point 1:19:52 School program 1:27:09 Planning riso projects 1:32:04 Adapting stories 1:37:06 Experimentation 1:46:23 Creative block | |||
| 11 Jul 2022 | Episode 81: Chloé Nicolay | 01:16:34 | |
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!
In this episode, Vee is chatting with Chloe Nicolay! Chloe is a storyboard artist who worked on several TV shows (The Amazing World of Gumball, Arcane), and feature films (Sing 1&2). She's also an illustrator and a character designer.
Along the way, we chat about the difference between working on features and TV animation, learning how to storyboard from her peers, her experience working on The Amazing World of Gumball, and more!
Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/8rhEWv6Z1Ho
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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
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| 25 Apr 2022 | Episode 72: Rob Renzetti | 01:32:25 | |
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, we're chatting with Rob Renzetti! Rob is an animator, producer, and writer whose best known as the creator of My Life as a Teenage Robot. He's also worked on shows like Kid Cosmic, Gravity Falls, Dexter's Lab, and more! Along the way, we chat about his college years, making the leap from animator to author, different ways of working towards deadlines, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/1Fi7yvSjoWo ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | Episode 67: Ego plum | 01:21:05 | |
In this episode, We're chatting with Ego Plum! Ego is an award-winning music producer and composer. He's done music for shows like Spongebob, Jellystone, and recently the Cuphead Show! Along the way, we chat about the long journey to get to his career as a composer, creative block when you have a deadline, surrealism, and more! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 12 Aug 2024 | EPISODE 179: JJ VILLARD | 01:50:21 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JJ VILLARD! J.J. is a writer, storyboard artist, and is currently working as the character designer on Spider-verse 3. He designed the Mutant Mayhem logo and is the creator of King Star King. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JJ about DEVELOPING KING STAR KING, WINNING AN EMMY, SHELVED PROJECTS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! JJ! ► https://www.instagram.com/jjvillard/ ► https://x.com/JJVILLARD ► https://www.deathwishskateboards.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 TREACHEROUS WATERS 2:00 Journey through school 12:00 Getting started at Dreamworks 27:00 JJ’s Secret Sauce (hard work) 31:08 King Star King 1:00:32 TMNT Mutant Mayhem 1:11:30 Frustrations of Shelved Projects 1:17:28 Quickfire Listener Questions | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | EPISODE 191: SEAN KEETON | 01:24:23 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is SEAN KEETON! Sean is an art director, muralist, and gallery artist. They are the art director for Skull Girls and currently have a solo show at the gallery Thinkspace. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with Sean HOW THEY’RE ALL NAMED SEAN NOW, HOW SPILLING COFFEE ON A HARD DRIVE LED TO A JOB, PUNK ROCK HACKS, about so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! SEAN ► https://www.seankeeton.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/seankeetonart/ ► https://x.com/SeanKeetonArt ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 6:39 College and pitching a short 16:01 Style and art direction 45:36 Questions 1:15:59 Being a punk 1:19:05 Creative block | |||
| 02 Apr 2021 | Creative Block #05: Nicole Rodriguez | 01:16:52 | |
In this 5th podcast episode, we interview Nicole Rodriguez! Nicole has worked as both a storyboard artist and revisionist on multiple shows, like Steven Universe, the Owl House and Central Park. We discuss her path & career as well as her inspirations for working in animation. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/8cHhhVXbMyM ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 23 Sep 2024 | EPISODE 183: VALERIE SCHWARZ | 01:34:36 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is VALERIE SCHWARZ! Valerie is an Art Director, Background Designer, and Painter, who worked on Ducktales and We Baby Bears. Check out her recently announced jewelry and home goods shop Friendly Folk. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with VALERIE about TYPICAL MEETING DAY FOR AN ART DIRECTOR, FINDING REFERENCES FROM BOOKS, GETTING A JOB OPPORTUNITY IN MIDDLE OF CLASS, so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! VALERIE! ► https://www.valerieschwarz.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/vallschwarz/ ► https://www.instagram.com/shopfriendlyfolk/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 23:33 Worldbuilding and first job 46:13 Responsibilities and imposter syndrome 1:00:02 Learning from shows 1:15:03 Questions 1:30:20 Creative block | |||
| 11 Mar 2024 | EPISODE 157: DREW GREEN | 01:26:57 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is DREW GREEN! Drew is a storyboard artist, illustrator, and writer. He worked on Battle Kitty, Steven Universe, and is coming off a project at A24, #1 Happy Family USA. Along the way, VEE chats with DREW about MAKING THE DECISION TO MOVE TO LA, WORKING ON MIGHTY MAGISWORDS, UGLY BOARDS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ Follow the guest! DREW! ► https://drewboards.com/ ► https://twitter.com/drewgreendraws ► https://www.instagram.com/drewgreendraws/ ► https://linktr.ee/drewgreenart ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:12 Beginning drawing 13:48 Getting into the industry 26:09 Storyboarding 36:15 Battle Kitty and Steven Universe 50:28 Kids animation vs adult animation 52:48 Personal art 1:02:11 Boarding 1:07:36 Communicating stories 1:20:12 Creative block | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | Episode 158: NOUNSFEST | 01:26:01 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is some of the NOUNSFEST TEAM: CHRIS WATERS, ERIC TOWNER, AND WALTER NEWMAN! Chris Waters is a development executive who spent the last three years at Stoopid Buddy Stoodios. His Favorite movie will be revealed IN THIS EPISODE! Walter Newman is the former head of development at Adult Swim. Before that, he was an executive at Comedy Central. Eric Towner is one of the co-founders of Stoopid Buddy Stoodios and co-founder of Nouns Fest. He is also an animator, director, and filmmaker. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with the NOUNSFEST CREW about OPEN SOURCE CREATING, HOW NOUNSFEST COMES TOGETHER, THE BEHIND THE SCENES DOCUMENTARY, AND and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the Fest!! ► https://nounsfest.tv/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 23 May 2022 | In The Mourning | Music Box #1 | 01:07:40 | |
Welcome to Music Box with Malik! In this episode, we're chatting with Amanda from In The Mourning. The LA-based pop-punk group recently dropped their latest single “The Way It Goes Both Ways” along with gearing up to play their first live show ever. Malik sits down with Amanda to catch up with all things In the Mourning. Along the way, we chat about Disney music, writing about personal experiences, touring plans, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/CyqzrOmnGlA ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 14 Aug 2023 | EPISODE 129: KRISTEN GISH | 01:54:29 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is KRISTEN GISH! Kristen is a storyboard artist and writer for shows like Ducktales, Great North, and Tuca and Bertie. She also wrote and directed her own animated pilot, Kelly and the Kung Fu Gators! Along the way, we chat about the WORKING AT SHADOW MACHINE, CHOOSING TO CREATE AN ORIGINAL SHORT, FINDING COLLABORATORS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat MEGAN! ► https://twitter.com/MagicBunnyArt ► https://www.instagram.com/magicbunnyart ► https://www.meganannboyd.com/ Follow the guest! KRISTEN! ► https://twitter.com/KristenGish ► https://www.instagram.com/kgishfish// ► https://kristengish.myportfolio.com/work ► https://www.youtube.com/@gishanimations6471 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:09 Starting animation 19:12 Moving from job to job 27:18 Pitching 33:54 Personal projects 38:01 Collaborators 51:56 Production time 1:03:37 Different mediums 1:18:36 Working on personal projects 1:21:30 Easiest vs hardest shows to storyboard 1:25:13 Managing eccentric characters 1:27:01 Voice acting 1:52:39 Outro | |||
| 05 Sep 2022 | Episode 87: Michelle Lam | 01:38:09 | |
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Gene and Vee are chatting with Michelle Lam "Mewtripled", author of the popular IG webcomic "succubishes"! Michelle is a story artist, 2d animator, and illustrator who worked for studios like DreamWorks and Titmouse. Along the way, we talked about managing a career in animation while doing comics, landing a book deal, agents, and finding a community on youtube Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/i4xBeLoD8lg ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | EPISODE 155: CHASE CONLEY | 01:41:36 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is CHASE CONLEY! Chase is director, storyboard artist, writer, and character designer. He is currently a director on X-men '97. Previous work includes: director on Kipo and the Age of the Wonderbeast, 2D Advertisement designer on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and storyboards artist on Sonic 2! Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with CHASE about DEVIANTART COMMENT MAKING HIM RETHINK HIS STYLE, GETTING HIS START IN BLACK DYNAMITE, NOT TRYING TO BE CAPTAIN SAVE A SHOW, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! CHASE! ► https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0174765/ ► https://twitter.com/TheChaseConley ► https://www.instagram.com/saintchase/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 00:50 Entry point to industry 12:24 Switching projects 45:30 Personal projects 1:15:23 Assistant directors 1:22:46 Kipo 1:25:52 Cool hero/villains 1:27:48 Fundamentals to art style 1:34:22 Creative hobbies and creative block | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Episode 110: Jay Hasrajani and Jake Goldman | 01:49:53 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we're chatting with Jay Hasrajani and Jake Goldman. Jay and Jake were the co-EPs of Boons and Curses. They've done work on shows like Powerpuff Girls (2016), The Fungies, Futurama, and more! Along the way, we chat about balancing limited time and resources in animation, working in a collaborative environment, working on passion projects and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/wAwajV4YFTA Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 20 May 2024 | EPISODE 167: JENNIE GYLLBLAD | 02:29:03 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JENNIE GYLLBLAD! Jennie is Kickstarting a memoir comic about her grandmother called Farmor Stina. Connecting historical research with personal photos and diary entries, the comic chronicles her grandmother's experiences in WW2 Sweden. A bit of a content warning, this project deals with a lot of heavy issues including war crimes, mental health struggles, and the mistreatment of minorities. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JENNIE about the TONAL SHIFT FROM HER NORMAL WORK AND HER CURRENT PROJECT, CREATING COMICS, THE KICKSTARTER, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a JAMBOARD, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! JENNIE! ► https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jenniegyllblad/farmor-stina ► https://www.instagram.com/jenniegyllblad/ ► https://www.youtube.com/@JennieGyllblad ► https://www.twitch.tv/jeninator ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 5:56 Professional comic artist 34:21 Kickstarter and platforms 1:08:46 Farmor Stina 1:43:22 Creative block 1:52:48 Real name vs alias 2:06:59 Reading the diaries | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | Episode 62: Julia Kaye | 01:10:33 | |
In this episode, We're chatting with Julia Kaye! Julia is the award-winning author of the graphic novels Super Late Bloomer & My Life In Transition. She has also worked on Big City Greens as a storyboard revisionist and artist. Along the way, we talk about how daily newspaper comics influenced her work, how trans representation in media has changed, jumping into voice acting with High Guardian Spice, and more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other creative professionals!- Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/fUQD2Crs5AQ Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | Episode 96: Jeremiah Cortez and Adam Henry | 01:53:11 | |
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee is chatting with Adam Henry and Jeremiah Cortez. The duo co-created/co-EP the animated series Dogs In Space for Netflix. Adam has worked on Iron Giant, She-Ra (2018), and Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous. Along the way, we chat about the increase of panels on storyboards, being realistic when getting pilots made, finding your tribe in studios, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/lTbBEJPOn04 Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 02 Sep 2024 | EPISODE 180: PAYTON FINNEY | 02:16:46 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is PAYTON FINNEY! Payton is a character designer, 3D animator, and indie animator. He's an animator for Meat Canyon and recently released his pilot "Sludge Brothers" available on his youtube. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with PAYTON about LEARNING ANIMATION WAS A JOB, GETTING WORK FROM NEWGROUNDS, LEARNING TO COLLABORATE, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! PAYTON! ► https://pfinney.tv/ ► https://www.instagram.com/pfinney_/ ► https://www.youtube.com/@pfinney ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:52 Influences 14:30 Jobs from Newgrounds and collaboration 1:17:46 Projects 1:38:37 Advice 1:43:46 Sludge Brothers 2:08:58 Creative block | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | Episode 63: Owen Dennis | 01:30:56 | |
In this episode, We're chatting with Owen Dennis! Owen was the creator of Infinity Train. He’s also done work on Regular Show and Close Enough as a writer and storyboard artist. Along the way, we chat about developing Infinity Train, his time teaching English in China, focusing on the characters over a larger mystery, and more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other creative professionals!- Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT3r_neYuko Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | Music Box #3: Haunter | 00:59:32 | |
Welcome to Music Box with Malik! In this episode, Malik is chatting with Lucy and Enoma from Haunter. The Houston-based pop group just released their latest single, Go. Along the way, we chat about finding creative partners, favorite condiments, supporting other bands on Twitter, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube ► https://youtu.be/adQ7BYEW1nE ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 28 Feb 2022 | Episode 64: Jason Demarco | 01:31:01 | |
In our first episode with an industry executive, We're chatting with Jason Demarco. Jason is the Senior Vice President of Anime & Action Series/Longform for Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios and the co-creator of Toonami! He is also a producer and the founder of Williams Street Records. Along the way, we chat about developing Toonami's identity, keeping the block current, the skills you need to be a creative executive, and more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other creative professionals!- Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/vDkTsfJAOzc Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 04 Apr 2021 | Creative Block #09: Yotam Perel | 01:07:53 | |
In this episode, we interview Yotam Perel! Yotam is an indie animator & storyboard artist who worked for studios like Warner Bros and Fox. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/E74fg6IyTWc ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 | Episode 93: Aaron Austin | 01:26:47 | |
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, We're chatting with Aaron Austin. Aaron is a storyboard artist, writer, and director who's worked on shows like Jellystone, Amphibia, Steven Universe Future, and more! Along the way, we talk about making art on the side and keeping a healthy relationship with work, writing for TV shows, writing webcomics, and setting realistic goals and expectations! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/AYq89idqD3E ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 04 Apr 2021 | Creative Block #10: Shakira Pressley | 01:38:02 | |
In this episode, we interview Shakira Pressley! Kira is an amazing writer who has worked for Cartoon Network and Netflix, on shows like Craig of the Creek and My Dad the Bounty Hunter. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/Dxxrp8CMlxY ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 13 May 2024 | EPISODE 166: SAM SPINA | 02:15:16 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is SAM SPINA! Sam is a cartoonist and storyboard artist who worked on Regular Show, Apple & Onion, Infinity Train, Shape Island, and most recently Big City Greens and Merry Little Batman. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with SAM about FALLING IN LOVE WITH COMICS, MAKING A NICKELODEON SHORT, REGULAR SHOW STORYBOARD TEST, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a JAMBOARD, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! SAM! ► https://samspina.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/spinadoodles/ ► https://twitter.com/Spinadoodles ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 11:21 Getting a first gig 31:27 Growing as an artist 32:28 Drawing schedule and industry work 1:05:07 Writing 1:29:14 Fame 1:36:51 Comics vs storyboards 1:39:21 Cut ideas 1:51:49 Zines 2:01:46 Inspiration 2:02:53 Creative block | |||
| 21 Jun 2021 | Creative Block #32: Jim Mortensen | 01:48:18 | |
In this episode, we interview Jim Mortensen! Jim is currently a supervising director on Big Nate, and has also worked as a storyboard artist on The Fairly OddParents, Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, Breadwinners, and many more. Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/m6wOe7fHt9A ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 27 May 2024 | EPISODE 168: RAJ BRUEGGEMANN | 01:54:19 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is Raj Brueggemann! Raj is a storyboard artist, writer, and director who has worked on Big City Greens, Jellystone, and Pinky Malinky! He's also developed projects at Cartoon Network and Disney. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with RAJ about STARTING AN ANIMATION CLUB IN COLLEGE, “HURRY UP AND WAIT” PROCESS OF DEVELOPMENT, GROWING FROM DEFEAT, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a JAMBOARD, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! RAJ! ► https://www.rajbrueggemann.me/ ► https://www.instagram.com/rajs_art ► https://twitter.com/rajbrueggemann ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 4:23 First gig 26:30 Tests 38:08 Influences 59:37 Development process 1:37:46 Favorite career moments 1:44:44 Advice for younger self 1:51:37 Creative block | |||
| 03 Jun 2024 | Episode 169: Sevan Najarian | 01:51:08 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is SEVAN NAJARIAN! Sevan is a VFX artist, animator, and director. MARS, an animated feature from The Whitest Kids U' Know which Sevan Directed and produced, is set to premiere at the Tribecca Film Festival. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with SEVAN about BUILDING HIS BACKYARD STUDIO, GETTING HIS START DOING CHANNEL 101, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a JAMBOARD, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! SEVAN! ► https://midkidstudios.com/ ► https://twitter.com/SevanNajarian ► https://www.instagram.com/midnightkidsstudios/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 4:23 First gig 26:30 Tests 38:08 Influences 59:37 Development process 1:37:46 Favorite career moments 1:44:44 Advice for younger self 1:51:37 Creative block | |||
| 01 May 2023 | Episode 114: Toby Jones | 01:29:21 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we’re chatting with TOBY JONES! Toby is an writer, director, storyboard artist, executive producer, and the creator of AJ's Infinite Summer. He's worked on the shows OK KO!, Jellystone, Shape Island, and Regular Show! Along the way, we chat about working on shows that an storyboarded on paper, discovering you could work on cartoons, getting his first job through facebook, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblockhttps://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thanks for the prompts and questions, BLOCKHEADS! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle and Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 9:16 Path to animation 19:01 Sad autobio comics as a side project 25:42 Shape Island writing 29:52 Title changes 35:10 First gig 49:56 Moving to development 1:09:11 Development 1:17:44 Making a live action movie as a side job 1:25:44 Creative block 1:28:29 Outro | |||
| 04 Apr 2021 | Creative Block #18: Kéké Flipnote | 01:42:56 | |
In this episode, we interview Kéké Flipnote! Kéké is an indie animator who has done freelance work, a short series for national french TV Klassik, and teaches art classes in his free time. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/lgrUW84yMfQ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 14 Sep 2023 | EPISODE 133: BALAK | 02:22:10 | |
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is Yves Bigerel AKA BALAK! Balak is a director, animator, comic artist, and art director. He co-creator of Lastman, Peepoodoo, Vermin, and Les Kassos, and most recently animated the title sequence for My Adventures with Superman. Along the way, we chat with Balak about HOW HE GOT INTERESTED IN STORYBOARDING, LEARNING FROM HIS EXPERIENCE FROM LAST MAN, FAILING QUIETLY, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! BALAK! ► https://twitter.com/YvesBalak ► https://www.instagram.com/balakbalek/ ► https://twitter.com/Bobbypills_ ► https://www.bobbypills.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 6:37 Thesis films and school 20:03 First job 1:15:47 Creative block 1:18:27 Social media 1:30:00 Networking 1:51:31 Caricatures 1:53:53 Influences 2:06:23 Working for US vs France 2:10:36 Cross-media fulfillment | |||
| 09 May 2022 | Episode 74: Allissoon Lockhart | 01:02:54 | |
In this episode, we're chatting with Allissoon Lockhart! Allissoon is the creator and showrunner of Battle of the Bands and a producer for Studio Meala! 🎸 Along the way, we chat about her love of animation and music, gaining skills from previous projects, the types of jobs in production, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/7kr8HXrHg_Y ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | Episode 91: Nick Lauer and Fernando Puig | 01:27:20 | |
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!
In this episode, Vee is chatting with Nick Lauer and Fernando Puig! Nick and Fernando are storyboard artists who've worked on shows including The Cuphead Show, Tig N' Seek, and Spongebob. Fernando is also working on a Cartoon Network short.
Along the way, we chat about their paths to animation, Pinnochio, the process of pitching to a shorts program, and more!
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| 19 Jun 2023 | EPISODE 121: KAY (RITTER) HAYES | 02:21:14 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is Kay (Ritter) Hayes! Kay is a storyboard artist and director who has worked on Tangled: Before Ever After, Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure, and Monsters At Work! Along the way, we talk about working with aphantasia, benefits of collaboration in animation, their favorite project to work on, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreons Blockhead for supporting the show! Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblockhttps://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat/ KARL! ► https://twitter.com/karl_hadrika ► https://www.instagram.com/karlhadrika/ Follow the guest! KAY! ► https://www.instagram.com/kritterart/ ► https://www.tiktok.com/@kritterart ► https://www.heykayhayes.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 2:44 Wanting to start a career 11:10 College 28:20 Aphantasia 39:36 Directing 1:23:00 Favorite thing to work on 1:29:47 Advice for upcoming senior for thesis | |||
| 10 Jun 2024 | EPISODE 170: JULIAN GLANDER | 02:06:02 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JULIAN GLANDER! Julian is a 3D artist, animator, and director that was a special guest director on Amazing World of Gumball and Summer Camp Island before moving on to direct his upcoming feature, Boys Go to Jupiter. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JULIAN about BEING ON JEOPARDY, BOYS GO TO JUPITER, MULTITASKING, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a JAMBOARD, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! JULIAN! ► https://glander.co/ ► https://www.instagram.com/glanderco/ ► https://www.instagram.com/midnightkidsstudios/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 10:58 Feature 1:00:59 Short vs long format 1:07:50 Favorite part of directing 1:21:06 Directing 1:25:35 Multitasking/scheduling 1:54:16 Creative block | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | EPISODE 196: MIKE MANOR | 02:02:56 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is MIKE MANOR! Mike is an animator, creator, and pixel artist. He is the creator of the Adult Swim Small "Beantown". Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with MIKE about getting started with pixel art, sending art to musicians, inspiration for Beantown, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! MIKE! ► https://mikemanor.me/ ► https://youtube.com/@MikeManor/ ► https://x.com/Mike_Manor ►https://www.instagram.com/mike_manor/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:15:41 Questions 1:38:36 Creative block | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | Episode 86: Rose Feduk | 01:19:13 | |
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee and Gene are chatting with Rose Feduk! Rose is a director, storyboard artist, and illustrator who's worked on shows like Thundercats Roar!, The Mighty Ones!, and the upcoming We Lost Our Human. Along the way, we chat about learning management skills from being the editor of her college newspaper, doing the Disney internship, pitching a board in front of most of the studio, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/BliyKWIGfX0 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 29 Apr 2024 | EPISODE 164: JASON DWYER | 01:42:01 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is JASON DWYER! Jason was a storyboard artist for Craig of the Creek and Clarence, and was most recently the storyboard layout artist for A24’s #1 Happy Family USA. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with JASON about SELLING HIS W.O.W. ACCOUNT, STORYBOARD TESTS, DRAWING FOR YOURSELF, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a JAMBOARD, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ ISEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! JASON! ►https://jasonmcraedwyer.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/jasonmdwyer ► https://twitter.com/nubsy3d ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 2:38 Art school 20:36 Storyboarding 48:35 Pitching 1:03:20 Animation industry 1:20:09 Perfect project 1:23:57 Method 1:26:59 Storyboarding tricks 1:28:30 Drawing for yourself 1:32:09 Important qualities & feedback 1:37:12 Challenges 1:39:02 Creative block | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | EPISODE 147: MIKE GROVER | 02:09:21 | |
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is MICHAEL GROVER AKA GROVERTOONS! Michael is the creator of GROVERTOONS, and the webcomics Deeply Dave (soon to be a graphic novel) and Hamburglar Goes to Hell. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with MICHAEL about NOT USING SOCIAL MEDIA, BEING A MISSIONARY IN THAILAND, WORKING FREELANCE, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! MICHAEL! ► https://www.grovertoons.com/
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| 04 Apr 2021 | Creative Block #19: Ian Mutchler | 01:37:16 | |
In this episode, we interview Ian Mutchler! Ian was a revisionist on Big City Greens and a storyboard artist on The Mighty Ones. He also regularly updates his webcomic Grubby the Grape. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/4RzfmwGQ7AQ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | EPISODE 137: MR. LOVENSTEIN | 02:12:31 | |
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is J.L WESTOVER AKA MR. LOVENSTEIN! MR. LOVENSTEIN is a writer and comic artist who released one collection of Mr. Lovenstein comics, Failure, with a second volume, Feelings, available for pre-order. Along the way, Vee and Sean chat with Mr. Lovenstein about GETTING HIS START IN COMICS, STUDYING FINE ARTS, REACHING FINANCIAL STABILITY WITH HIS COMICS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! J.L. WESTOVER (MR. LOVENSTEIN) ► https://www.instagram.com/mrlovenstein/ ► https://twitter.com/mrlovenstein ► https://www.patreon.com/mrlovenstein ► https://www.twitch.tv/mrlovenstein ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:58 Starting comics 14:05 Goals 23:49 Studying fine arts 34:30 Taking comics seriously 36:33 Airb&b stories 39:33 Money making 1:01:29 Going from surviving to comfortable 1:18:28 Creative block 1:30:47 Writing process 1:48:19 Starting a webcomic tips 1:55:58 Least fav comic 2:02:53 Shenanigans | |||
| 16 Aug 2021 | Creative Block #39: Vivzie Pop | 01:32:51 | |
In this episode, we interview Vivienne Medrano! Vivienne is the creator and producer of Hotel Hazbin and Helluva Boss, as well as the webcomic Zoophobia. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/dgwdBHVD4_4 Become a Patron! ►https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 01 Aug 2022 | Episode 83: Megan Fisher | 01:14:38 | |
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee is chatting with Megan Fisher! Megan is a director and storyboard artist who worked on shows like Adventure Time, Thundercats Roar, and The Ghost and Molly McGee. Along the way, we chat about finding a community to stay encouraged, dealing with online hate on shows, storyboard testing, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/C4MeOCDYoxI ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 04 Apr 2021 | Creative Block #08: Louie Zong | 01:14:23 | |
In this episode, we interview Louie Zong! Louie is an amazing storyboard artist, background painter and musician who has worked at Cartoon Network on We Bare Bears, and at Netflix on Centaurworld. On top of that he is a very prolific artist on social media! We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/wWM0v9ZoAuY ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | Episode 66: Lord Spew | 01:10:09 | |
In this episode, We're chatting with Sean Glaze AKA Lord Spew! Sean is a storyboard artist who's worked on shows like Regular Show, The Midnight Gospel, and Teen Titans Go. He’s also the host of Dueling Drawing Requests! Along the way, we chat about creating Dueling Drawing Requests, how his time at Fox ADHD started his career, standing out on storyboard tests, and more! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | Episode 84: Marly Halpern-Glaser | 01:50:46 | |
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee is chatting with Marly Halpern-Glaser! Marley was the co-creator and co-executive producer of Right Now Kapow. He’s also a writer and producer who’s worked on shows like ThunderCats Roar and Aquaman: King of Atlantis. Along the way, we chat about how making short live-action films transitioned into animation, finding his way to comedy, working on ThunderCats Roar!, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/tYeXCHSsv84 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 30 Aug 2021 | Creative Block #41: Li Cree | 01:55:42 | |
In this episode, we interview Li Cree! Li has worked as a storyboard revisionist on Star Trek: Lower Decks and Critical Role: Vox Machina. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/xKi5hhd7_qo Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 24 Oct 2022 | Episode 92: Vaughn Ross | 01:27:04 | |
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, Vee is chatting with Vaughn Ross! Ross is a storyboard artist, director and SUPERVISING DIRECTOR! Vaughn worked at LucasFilm and WB, and also wings of fire. Along the way, we chat about starting an animation studio, moving back to standard production, using blender for board, the art of pestering, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/EitycLRCBt8 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock | |||
| 12 Apr 2021 | Creative Block #22: Thomas Astruc | 01:30:19 | |
In this episode, we interview Thomas Astruc! Thomas is the creator of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, and previously directed on Wakfu, Mikido, and has experience as an animator and writer. We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/F4LcwBEW7d4 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 05 Feb 2024 | EPISODE 152: GERALD KAYE | 02:10:03 | |
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is GERALD KAYE! Gerald is a storyboard artist, revisionist, writer, and musician, who has worked for Titmouse, Warner Bros, and Marvel, on shows like Spidey and His Amazing Friends, My Adventures With Superman, and Wings of Fire! Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with GERALD about WORKING AS A PA, HIS FAVORITE MANGA, MAKING MUSIC, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! GERALD! ► https://geraldkaye.bandcamp.com/album/cairn ► https://www.instagram.com/geraldkaye/ ► https://geraldkaye.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:59 First job in animation 15:42 PA work 53:55 Revisions to storyboard 1:19:20 Music 1:34:17 Superhero fatigue 1:37:34 Industry changing 1:56:53 Networking 2:02:54 Action shoutouts 2:06:46 Creative block | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | Episode 51: Niki Lopez | 01:16:57 | |
In this episode, we interview Niki Lopez! Niki is the creator and co-executive producer of Santiago of the Seas for Nick Jr. She’s also worked as a production assistant and color designer on several Nick shows. Along the way, we talked about getting into the Nick internship program, developing for Nick Jr, building strong relationships with collaborators, and more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!- Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/7pixzod_1n8 Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | EPISODE 146: STEPHEN NEARY | 01:26:19 | |
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is STEPHEN NEARY! Stephen is the creator and executive producer of The Fungies! He was a Supervising Producer on Clarence. Feature story artist on Ice Age 3 and a bunch of Blue Sky movies. For the past year, he has been boarding on features in production and development for Annapurna Pictures, Netflix, Illumination, and Sony. He is currently teaching at CalArts! Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with STEPHEN about WORKING ON PITCHES ON THE TRAIN, BALANCING WORK AND PERSONAL PROJECTS, SHOW INTROS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! STEPHEN! ► https://www.instagram.com/stephenpneary/ ► https://twitter.com/StephenPNeary ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 15:46 Pitching 31:36 Reconciling with art 44:59 Process of creating 51:52 Advice about perfection 58:12 Advice to young artists 1:06:23 Confidence 1:09:08 Industry advice 1:10:19 Wonderpets 1:17:52 Creative block | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | Episode 95: Dani Michaeli | 01:33:22 | |
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, We're chatting with Dani Michaeli. Dani is a writer, story editor, and supervising producer. He's worked on shows including Harvey Beaks, Spongebob, The Mighty Ones, and more! Along the way, we talk about working on South Park, being a kid ventriloquist, creating low-budget animations to get your work noticed, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/0pRXuqEdFQs ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | Episode 113: Alex Krokus | 02:14:53 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we’re chatting with Alex Krokus! Alex is an animator, director, and cartoonist. He's done work for VICE, Buzzfeed, and Comedy Central. He just released a collection of his webcomics called "Loudest and Smartest". Along the way, we chat about testing for shows, getting his first job in animation, being a director, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ►https://youtu.be/-dzk8l2AMPQ Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://linktr.ee/crtvblock VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat Sean Glaze ► https://twitter.com/LordSpew Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Marco Beltran ► http://twitter.com/Orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 10 May 2021 | Creative Block #26: Phil Rynda | 02:15:40 | |
In this episode, we interview Phil Rynda! Phil is currently a Director of Creative Leadership & Development at Netflix, has been a VP of animation development at Nickelodeon, and even taught at CalArts! We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/rmSjcf4gAfk ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Episode 68: Raye Rodriguez | 01:24:56 | |
In this episode, we're chatting with Raye Rodriguez. Raye is the creator and executive producer of High Guardian Spice. He’s also worked as a character designer and storyboard artist. Along the way, we chat about anime influences, the growing pains of being a first-time showrunner, Twitter, and more! | |||
| 04 Apr 2021 | Creative Block #20: Jordan Rosato | 01:03:58 | |
In this episode, we interview Jordan Rosato! Jordan was a storyboard artist on The Loud House, a director on DC Superhero Girls, and now is directing on a new Nickelodeon Transformers series. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/LnfegliIZck ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | EPISODE 148: REBECCA KIRBY | 02:06:56 | |
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is REBECCA KIRBY AKA REWEKI! Rebecca is an illustrator and cartoonist. They've worked as a revisionist on Adventure Time Distant Lands, done freelance illustrations for Vice, Fantagraphics NOW, and BOOM Studios. You can check some of her illustrations and shirt designs in her shop! Along the way, VEE and KATIE chat with REBECCA about BEING SELF-EMPLOYED, PARASOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS, COMING IT UP WITH BEEF, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ KATIE! ► https://twitter.com/ktganimation ► https://www.instagram.com/ktganimation/ ► https://ktganimation.com/ Follow the guest! REWEKI! ► https://twitter.com/kirbyillo ► https://www.instagram.com/reweki/ ► https://reweki.myshopify.com/
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| 01 Apr 2024 | EPISODE 160: PENDLETON WARD | 01:31:51 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is PENDLETON WARD! PENDLETON is writer, voice actor, storyboard artist, and the creator of Adventure Time and Midnight Gospel! Vee, Sean, and Pendleton are creating pitches based on suggestions from all of you! Using a very scientific and elaborate mechanism to randomize the suggestions from Creative Block listeners: pair of dice, they come up with new and original ideas to sell to no one. Which allows for the conversation to go all over while the work out these characters and premises. While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! PENDLETON! ► https://www.twitch.tv/pendletonward ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | EPISODE 189: TY GOODWIN | 02:06:04 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is TY GOODWIN! Ty is a character designer, illustrator, and prop/effects designer. His design work can be seen on Craig of the Creek or in the anthology of comics and illustrations put out by the creative collective he manages, Good n Abel, called FETCH. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with TY about BEING A CARICATURE ARTIST AT THE ZOO, STORYBOARDING FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, GETTING INTO DRAWING COMICS, so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! TY! ► https://www.tygoodwin.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/tyagoodwin/ ► https://www.instagram.com/good_n_abel/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:14 First job 41:39 Good n' Abel and Fetch 1:05:36 Questions 1:57:32 Creative block | |||
| 18 Oct 2021 | Creative Block #48: Jessie Juwono | 01:38:44 | |
In this episode, we interview Jessie Juwono! Jessie has worked as a recruiter, writer, storyboard artist for studios like WB Animation, Titmouse, and Cartoon Network! She's also the creator of the series of shorts, Baker's Cousins. We talk about the balance between writing and talent development, why it's important to keep trying, running online fan forums, and more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!- Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/g5PRUTbTIzg Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | EPISODES 203: BREANA NAVICKAS | 02:07:48 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is BREANA NAVICKAS! Breana is a storyboard artist, illustrator, production coordinator, and podcaster who co-founded Black N Animated, currently works on Sofia the First: Royal Magic, and recently launched a new podcast, Keeping You Animated! In this episode, Vee and Sean talk to BREANA about FEELING UNPREPARED POST ART SCHOOL, FALLING INTO GRAPHIC DESIGN, WORKING ON THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER AND PROUDER, and so much more. While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! BREANA! ► https://www.breananavickas.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/breaanimator/ ► https://bsky.app/profile/breanimator.bsky.social ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 3:30 Art school 45:29 Production to revisions 1:48:46 Questions 1:53:16 Creative block 2:06:51 Outro | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 | Episode 101: Megan Praz | 01:50:37 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, Vee and Sean chat with Megan Praz. Megan is a storyboard artist, director, and animator who worked on Tuca & Bertie, South Park, and Bojack Horseman. Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/W6MhW9Dr7s8 Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 13 Dec 2021 | Episode 56: Cheyenne Curtis | 01:14:19 | |
In this episode, we interview Cheyenne Curtis! Cheyenne is a storyboard artist and character designer who’s worked for studios such as Disney TVA, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network. Along the way, we chat about starting your career with a visa, the benefits of getting an agent, how different mediums can affect your drawing style, and more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!- Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/2J9MEUlU7gE Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 15 Aug 2022 | Music Box #4: GFM | 00:46:10 | |
Welcome to Music Box with Malik! In this episode, Malik is chatting with GFM. The beautycore band just released their latest EP, Framing My Perception. Along the way, we chat about touring, streaming on twitch, building a fan community, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube ► https://youtu.be/TXtt2BnA0us Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock MALIK! ► https://twitter.com/malikgayle ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Theme song by QBomb ► https://twitter.com/qbombband | |||
| 06 Dec 2021 | Episode 55: Elizabeth Ito | 01:31:25 | |
In this episode, we interview Elizabeth Ito! Elizabeth was the creator/showrunner of City of Ghosts on Netflix! She created the award-winning short, Welcome to My Life, and is currently the executive producer for Yuki 7! Along the way, we chat about her internship at Cartoon Network, how a summer program sparked her interest in animation as a career, and more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!- Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/83B0xvgK1qk Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | Episode 70: Samantha Gray | 01:06:47 | |
In this episode, we're chatting with Samantha Gray! Sam started as an animator, then moved to storyboards and now is an episodic director. She's worked on shows like Tuca & Bertie, Bojack Horseman, Rick and Morty, and more! Along the way, we chat about her journey from animating to storyboards to directing, the differences between kids and adult animation, learning how to be a leader, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/TuD7t2EHdJA ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 26 Apr 2021 | Creative Block #24: GiA Ligammari | 02:08:44 | |
In this episode, we interview GiA Ligammari! GiA is a storyboard artist and has worked on multiple shows like Jellystone, Inside Job, and the Angry Birds movie. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/zyu0upSkhac ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 26 Sep 2023 | EPISODE 135: ALEX CLINE | 02:01:00 | |
Welcome to CREATIVE BLOCK! This week's guest is ALEX CLINE! Alex is a storyboard artist, character designer, and comic artist who worked on Frog and Toad, City of Ghosts, Summer Camp Island, Bojack Horseman, and Regular Show. Along the way, Vee and Sean chat with Alex about GETTING HIS FIRST JOB FROM HIS SHORT, TESTING FOR REGULAR SHOW, MOMENTS THEY WISHED THEY HAD AN EDITOR, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! ALEX! ► https://www.instagram.com/alexclineart/ ► https://www.alexclineart.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 7:28 First gig and moving jobs 16:29 Tests 26:19 Embarrassing moments 50:55 Bouncing back 1:11:09 Genre 1:19:45 Side characters 1:25:57 Style influence 1:42:08 Motivation 1:48:41 Habits | |||
| 24 Jun 2024 | EPISODE 172: MCKENZIE ATWOOD | 01:44:46 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is MCKENZIE ATWOOD! McKenzie is a voice actor and editor whose credits include editing for Beavis and Butt-head, voicing young Zerofuku in Records of Ragnarok, and voicing Kelly in the short Kelly and the Kung Fu Gators! Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with MCKENZIE about BEING IN A EDITING ROOM, WORKING ON EDITING AND VO, STARTING AT CARTOON NETWORK GAMES, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a JAMBOARD, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! MCKENZIE! ► https://www.instagram.com/mkatwood/ ► https://x.com/mkatwood ► https://www.mkatwood.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 10:16 School 19:52 Collaborating 34:33 Etiquette 40:11 Preparing 45:19 Voice acting 1:12:15 Advice 1:35:23 Creative block | |||
| 04 Apr 2021 | Creative Block #14: Kiana Mai | 01:24:44 | |
In this episode, we interview Kiana Mai! Kiana is an amazing storyboard artist who works at Disney TV on Big City Greens, and a Pixar story intensive alumni. We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/UADREASEU94 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 02 Apr 2021 | Creative Block #06: Ari Castleton | 01:12:49 | |
In this 6th podcast episode, we interview Ari Castleton! Ari has worked as both a storyboard artist and director on multiple shows, like The Loud House and Middle Most Post. We discuss his path & career as well as his inspirations for working in animation. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/agNalM3pTL4 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 14 Apr 2025 | EPISODE 208: SAM LANE | 01:19:33 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is SAM LANE! Sam is an animator, storyboard artist, writer, and director. They are the creator of the Adult Swim Small Let's Play Pretend and storyboarded on the shows Jellystone and Strange Planet! In this episode, VEE and Sean talk to SAM about STUDYING EXPERIMENTAL ANIMATION, WORKING ON I HEART ARLO, PITCHING AN IDEA, and so much more. While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! SAM! ► https://www.samlaneart.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/sam_lane_art/ ► https://vimeo.com/flotsamlane ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:03 Art school 8:02 First job 14:16 Pitching 32:56 Personal projects 51:10 Questions 1:08:36 Rejections 1:11:23 Creative block | |||
| 30 May 2022 | Episode 76: Matt & Paul Layzell | 01:27:10 | |
In this episode, we're chatting with Matt & Paul Layzell! The brothers developed the interactive Netflix show, Battle Kitty (Streaming now)! They've also worked on projects for Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon.
Along the way, we chat about working on freelance projects in the UK, developing Battle Kitty during the start of the pandemic, moving to LA, and more!
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| 27 Jan 2025 | EPISODE 197: ALEX GAMSU JENKINS | 01:59:08 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is ALEX GAMSU JENKINS! Alex is an illustrator, comic artist, and animation director and has done work for Adobe, Vans, Facebook. Check his book Whatever Where and Why to see a collection of his comics and illustrations. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with ALEX about ANIMATING VS CREATING COMICS, THE MOST HELPFUL ADVICE HE RECEIVED, SOCIAL MEDIA, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! ADAM! ► https://linktr.ee/alexgamsujenkins ► https://www.instagram.com/alexgamsujenkins/ ► https://store.alexgamsujenkins.com/collections/comics ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 12:55 helpful advice from college 22:22 Early career 44:50 Style 1:47:59 Creative Block and creative block | |||
| 04 Apr 2021 | Creative Block #15: Ian Laser Higginbotham | 01:22:53 | |
In this episode, we interview Ian Laser Higginbotham! Ian is a storyboard artist who worked at WB and Netflix, on shows like Thundercats Roar, We Lost our Human and Star Trek. He's also a prolific illustrator in his downtime, drawing lots of 80's sci-fi post apocalyptic inspired art! We discuss his path to working in animation as well as his influences. Follow our podcast to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/x_GaXx1SvLo ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ | |||
| 08 Apr 2024 | EPISODE 161: PAT KAIN | 01:44:14 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is PAT KAIN! Pat worked on Beavis and Butthead, Apple and Onion, and Superjail. His past credits include director, storyboard artist, animator, and character designer. His comic Rorg of the Blood Swamp is available now through Pat's Etsy! Along the way, VEE and IAN chat with PAT about CANCELLED PROJECTS, MOVING TO LOS ANGELES, TIPS FOR CURRENT STUDENTS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a JAMBOARD, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ IAN! ► https://www.instagram.com/ian_laser/ ► https://twitter.com/ianlaser Follow the guest! PAT! ► https://www.instagram.com/batstains/ ► https://linktr.ee/batstains ► https://www.youtube.com/@batstainss
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| 06 Jun 2022 | Episode 77: Ken Arto | 01:33:10 | |
Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene! In this episode, we're chatting with Ken Arto! Ken is an animator who's worked on shows like Jujutsu Kaizen, My Hero Academia, Jojo, and more! Along the way, we chat about living in Japan, working on different animation mediums, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/Xfo49e2C1c8 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m | |||
| 04 Oct 2021 | Creative Block #46: Pedro Eboli | 01:40:44 | |
In this episode, we interview Pedro Eboli! Pedro is the creator and showrunner of Cupcake and Dino for Netflix and Ollie’s Pack for Nick. We chat about his creative journey from Brazil to LA, beating the urge to get a show greenlit before your 30s, Mad Men, and more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals!- Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/RTvPn2ni6rg Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 05 Aug 2024 | EPISODE 178: BEETLEMOSES | 02:18:38 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is HARRIS FISHMAN AKA BEETLEMOSES! Harris is an illustrator and comic artist. His webcomic, Beetle Moses, is a regularly updating collection of his jokes and humorous takes on popular culture and media. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with HARRIS about COMING UP WITH THE NAME “BEETLEMOSES,” PITCHING, BUILDING INCOME, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! BEETLEMOSES! ► https://www.patreon.com/beetlemoses ► https://www.instagram.com/beetlemoses/?hl=en ► https://beetlemoses.bigcartel.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 19:52 School 43:10 Project pitching 1:01:01 Building income 1:41:33 Listener questions 1:52:25 Creative block 1:54:14 Listener questions pt 2 | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | Episode 109: Adam Parton | 01:51:20 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we're chatting with Adam Parton. Adam is an Australian director, animator, and designer who has worked on shows like Bojack Horseman, and Tuca and Bertie. He was also an animation director in South Korea! Along the way, we chat about living in Korea, starting his own studio, dealing with the online reaction of Velma (2022), and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/akZA5F1VeV8 Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie
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| 22 May 2023 | Episode 117: VICTOR COURTRIGHT | 01:49:25 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! We're talking to VICTOR COURTRIGHT! Victor is a storyboard artist, animator, showrunner, and writer, who worked on shows like Aquaman: King of Atlantis, Thundercats Roar, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Pickle and Peanut. Along the way, we chat about the major inspirations for Thundercats Roar, impostor syndrome, Victor breaks down the day-to-day for a showrunner, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblockhttps://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreons and Blockheads for the prompts and questions! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat MEGAN! ► https://twitter.com/mfisherdraws ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle and Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 2:37 Studying art 4:57 Graduating 17:26 First gig 40:23 Day to day show running 54:14 Favorite part of the process 56:07 Storyboarding the first episodes 1:14:42 Making scripts visually interesting 1:19:18 Major inspiration for TCR 1:26:27 Dynamic art tips and traditional portfolios 1:33:55 Student portfolios 1:39:04 Creative block 1:43:24 Imposter syndrome | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | EPISODE 206: ADAM ROSETTE | 01:06:01 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is ADAM ROSETTE! Adam is a director, storyboard artist, and animator whose work can be seen in Dog Man, the Wild Robot, the Bad Guys, and as co-director of the upcoming movie Goat! In this episode, VEE and IAN talk to ADAM about BEING SURROUNDED BY ART, NOT WATCHING TV GROWING UP, BEING ON THE "IN MEMORIAM" PAGE IN HIS YEARBOOK, and so much more. While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ IAN! ► https://www.instagram.com/ian_laser/ ► https://x.com/ianlaser ► https://stuartngbooks.com/pages/search-results-page?q=ian%20higginbotham ► https://bsky.app/profile/ianlaser.bsky.social Follow the guest! ADAM! ► https://www.adamrosette.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/adam_rosette/ ► https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2411105/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 45:56 Transitioning roles 53:59 Questions | |||
| 07 Apr 2025 | EPISODE 207: SEAN BUCKELEW | 01:21:21 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is SEAN BUCKELEW! Sean is a writer, director, animator, and founding partner for Green Street Pictures, an independent animation studio, as well as worked as a writer/executive producer on Scavenger's Reign and Common Side Effects. In this episode, VEE and Sean talk to Sean about LEARNING ON NEWGROUNDS, APPLYING FOR THE GUGGENHEIM FELLOWSHIP, BALANCING MULTIPLE PROJECTS and so much more. While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! SEAN! ► https://www.seanbuckelew.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/seanbuckelew/ ► https://www.greenstreetpictures.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 0:53 Path to showrunning 43:17 Animation shorts 49:39 Questions 1:12:10 Creative block 1:19:13 Outro | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | Episode 104: Brie Henderson | 01:44:00 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we're chatting with Brie Henderson. Brie is a character designer and color designer who worked on I Heart Arlo, Across The Spider-Verse, Clone High (2023), and more! Along the way, we chat about changing styles, creative block during deadlines, working on a reboot, and more! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/PYIJNmV-6WU Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | EPISODE 199: DERRICK MALIK JOHNSON | 02:15:50 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is Derrick is a storyboard artist, keyframe animator, and character designer whose can be seen on Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Zatsu Tabi: That's Journey, and #1 Happy Family USA!Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with DERRICK about ART SCHOOL, NSFW ART, WORKING IN ANIME, and so much more!While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show!Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblockHit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ►https://bsky.app/profile/crtvblock.bsky.social ►https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Follow the hosts!VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspewFollow the guest!DERRICK! ► https://derrickmalikjohnson.com/ ► https://www.instagram.com/derrickmalikjohnson/ ► https://bsky.app/profile/derrickmalikjohnson.com■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_mProduced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocksReels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0fomaTheme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■0:00 Intro1:35 Art school46:25 NSFW art and commissions1:06:39 LA1:17:28 Working in anime1:45:33 Questions2:08:59 Creative block | |||
| 23 Aug 2021 | Creative Block #40: Katie Graziano | 01:12:00 | |
In this episode, we interview Katie Graziano! Katie has worked as a storyboard artist on Thundercats: Roar, The Mighty Ones, and Jellystone! We discuss her path to working in animation as well as her influences. Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ► https://youtu.be/hR3n87v_c64 Become a Patron! ►https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie | |||
| 07 Nov 2022 | Save Face | Music Box #7 | 00:56:41 | |
Welcome to Music Box with Malik! In this episode, Malik and Gene chat with Tyler from Save Face. We talk New York and New Jersey, the band's Barber Shop Studio Sessions, touring, and more! Follow Save Face on Twitter ► https://twitter.com/savefacenj Stream "Another Kill For The Highlight Reel (Deluxe Edition)" ► https://open.spotify.com/album/5fKRf75u7BVXubw0bCSZvb?si=1ZBXUA5-RSuSgDR0MUXN3w Watch this episode on YouTube ► https://youtu.be/JPAtokg2b3w ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock MALIK! ► https://twitter.com/malikgayle ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle Theme song by QBomb ► https://twitter.com/qbombband | |||
| 29 May 2023 | Episode 118: MIKE AUSTIN | 01:41:29 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is MIKE AUSTIN! Mike is a storyboard artist who worked on Owl House and Monsters at work! Along the way, we talk about Mike discovering you can work in animation from the Steven Universe crew Tumblr, getting the call for OWL HOUSE during midterms for Computer Engineering, learning storyboard pro on the job, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreons and Blockheads for the prompts and questions! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/LordSpew ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle and Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 1:26 Wanting a career in animation 7:07 Switch from comp sci into animation 33:11 Online interactions 37:07 Improvement on the show 41:30 Storyboard improvement tips 43:44 After Owl House 48:17 Exercises/practices that help posting online 52:39 Adjusting to pre-established story 59:12 Fav & least fav part of storybording 1:03:01 Planet Forever pitch 1:05:53 Favorite part of the industry 1:12:06 Fast-paced work and perfectionism 1:13:51 Portfolios 1:18:14 Influences 1:20:04 Creative block 1:23:52 From east cost to west coast 1:30:00 Shenanigans 1:29:34 Outro | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | EPISODE 187: STUDIO FLIMPO | 01:10:44 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is STUDIO FLIMPO! Studio Flimpo is an indie 2D animation studio based out of NYC. Their work can be seen in The Everything is Okay Show short film. They recently completed crowdfunding an original animated pilot called Mandelbrot Hall. Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with MILO, REN, and REID, OF STUDIO FLIMPO about THE ORIGINS OF “FLIMPO,” DECIDING THEIR ROLES IN THE STUDIO, FLIMPO LOST MEDIA, so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a MAGMA, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, NEWGROUNDS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat ► https://www.violainebriat.com/ SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew ► https://x.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! STUDIO FLIMPO! ► https://flimpo.co/ ► https://www.patreon.com/studioflimpo ► https://youtu.be/D8C-0TEoluc?si=CQ8uaf_5wbfNzZUr ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Reels/Shorts by Ebuka.PNG ► https://www.instagram.com/ebuka_0foma Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 9:44 Starting the studio 24:27 Social media algorithms and internet 38:24 Questions | |||
| 08 May 2023 | Episode 115: REZA FARAZMAND | 01:43:06 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! In this episode, we’re chatting with Reza Farazmand! Reza is a New York Times-bestselling author, writer, and creator of the webcomic series Poorly Drawn Lines. He was also the executive producer of the Poorly Drawn Lines animated series on Hulu. Along the way, we chat about his dreamy writing process, dealing with the pressures of social media, the process of making the Poorly Drawn Lines show, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on Twitter. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Follow us on our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreons and Blockheads for the prompts and questions! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the host! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/LordSpew ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle and Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 11:18 A typical day 14:39 Writing process 20:46 13 year career 24:59 Popularity 30:35 Style 37:27 Management vs Production company 45:14 Different production roles 52:39 College and merchandise 1:08:07 Pitches 1:19:14 Creative block 1:22:05 Confidence 1:27:23 Advice to past self 1:30:18 Starting webcomic skills 1:35:35 Shenanigans 1:42:20 Outro | |||
| 31 Jul 2023 | EPISODE 127: DAVE CATMAN | 01:38:48 | |
Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is DAVE CATMAN! DAVE is a cartoonist, visual development artist, writer, animator, and is the creator of the comics Live With Yourself!, Mercworks, and Hop Dude! Along the way, we chat about the SERIES OF EVENTS THAT LEAD TO CREATING MERCWORKS, RUNNING FOR MAYOR, CREATING FOR WEBTOONS, and so much more! While we talk, we doodle on a Google Jamboard, where we draw from prompts we got on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, YOUTUBE, THREADS, and PATREON. Subscribe to our channel to hear more stories of other animation professionals! ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show! Want to become a Patron? ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates! ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock ► https://www.instagram.com/crtv.block/ ► https://www.threads.net/@crtv.block ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Follow the hosts! VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat ► https://www.instagram.com/violainebriat ► https://www.threads.net/@violainebriat SEAN! ► https://twitter.com/lordspew ► https://www.instagram.com/lordspew/ ► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew Follow the guest! DAVE! ► https://twitter.com/mercworks ► https://www.instagram.com/mercworks/ ► https://www.mercworks.net/ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 0:00 Intro 5:29 Starting comics and clogged sinks 20:50 Making a game and more Dave lore 39:00 A typical week 40:05 Creative block 46:02 Webtoons and where to post 57:27 Money from comics 1:04:56 Moving to LA 1:13:30 Non art activities 1:17:54 Best advice 1:20:14 Pitch a show 1:24:19 Best part of comics 1:33:52 Stay handsome 1:36:19 Outro | |||