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Guests: ‘Orion and the Dark’ Director Sean Charmatz & Producer Peter McCown

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Director Sean Charmatz and Producer Peter McCown present the ambitious and memorable new DreamWorks animated feature Orion and the Dark. The fearless family adventure about overcoming your fears was written by Charlie Kaufman, who adapts from Emma Yarlett’s book. It debuts Feb. 2 on Netflix. Since the podcast began in 2011, Jackson has welcomed-in more […]
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Guests: ‘Lyla in the Loop’ Creator Dave Peth & Head Writer Fracaswell Hyman

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One of the best in the business when it comes to animation and family programming is PBS KIDS. “Lyla in the Loop”, a great new series, joins the lineup this Monday February 5th (check your local listings). Emmy-winning creator and executive producer Dave Peth and EP and head writer Fracaswell Hyman loop me in on […]
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Guest: ‘The Price is Right LIVE’ Host Todd Newton

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Emmy-winner Todd Newton (of “Family Game Night” and “Hollywood Showdown”) returns as host of “The Price is Right LIVE” stage show, which kicks-off its 2024 North America tour on Feb. 27. Newton talks about the magic of “Price” and his friendship with the late Bob Barker. He also shares stories from his time hosting “Whammy!” […]
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Guest: ‘Masters of the Universe: Revolution’ EP Rob David

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Rob David is the executive producer of Netflix’s “Masters of the Universe: Revolution”. All five episodes are now streaming. David, who’s also Mattel’s Vice President, Content Creative, joins me for this Non-Spoiler interview to talk about what continues to make MOTU an animation event. Since the podcast began in 2011, Jackson has welcomed-in more than […]
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Guest: ‘In the Know’ Creator and actor Zach Woods

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Peacock’s new series “In the Know” has a lot of things I love: comedy, stop-motion animation, and interviewing. All six episodes debut Thursday January 25th. The show’s creator, EP, showrunner and star is “The Office” and “Silicon Valley” actor Zach Woods, who joins me for a fun and revealing LCJ Q&A Podcast episode. Since the […]
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Guests: ‘Ted’ Writers & EPs Paul Corrigan & Brad Walsh

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Five-time Emmy-winners Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh (“Modern Family”) are now the writers and executive producers of Seth MacFarlane’s new seven-episode “Ted” prequel event series, premiering this Thursday Jan. 11 on Peacock. Corrigan and Walsh discuss the show’s ’90s setting and stories, working with MacFarlane, and how the foul-mouthed bear comes to life thanks to […]
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Guest: ‘Grimsburg’ Showrunner Chadd Gindin

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Murder mystery detective comedy “Grimsburg” joins FOX’s Animation Domination lineup this Sunday January 7th at 8pm. Showrunner Chadd Gindin clues me in on all facets of the entertaining series, including working with star and EP Jon Hamm. Since the podcast began in 2011, Jackson has welcomed-in more than 250 entertainment industry figures. Jackson’s first guest […]
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Guest: ‘Migration’ Director Benjamin Renner

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The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales director Benjamin Renner takes to the sky with Illumination’s new animated comedy Migration. It opens in theaters next Friday December 22nd. Renner talks about his love of hand-drawn and CG animation, ducky research, working with a star-studded voice acting ensemble and collaborating with writer and “Survivor” contestant Mike […]
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Guests: ‘Merry Little Batman’ Writers Morgan Evans and Jase Ricci

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The Caped Crusader’s eight year old son Damian is on a Christmas Eve mission to save Gotham City in the heartwarming and hilarious new animated comedy feature “Merry Little Batman:. You can watch it starting this Friday December 8th on Prime Video. Writers Morgan Evans and Jase Ricci describe the fa-la-la-la-fun of crafting an entertaining […]
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Guests: ‘Baby Shark’s Big Movie’ Director Alan Foreman & Writer Whitney Ralls

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Nickelodeon’s popular “Baby Shark’s Big Show” expands to feature-length format for the hilarious and heartwarming “Baby Shark’s Big Movie”. It premieres this Friday December 8th on Paramount+. Writer Whitney Ralls and director Alan Foreman join me to talk about the film they hope earns wave reviews from families this holiday season. Since the podcast began […]
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