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EPISODE 183: VALERIE SCHWARZ23 Sep 202401:34:36

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!


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VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat

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SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew

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VALERIE! ► https://www.valerieschwarz.com/

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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


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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


EPISODE 182: SARAH SCHMIDT16 Sep 202401:58:15

Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is SARAH SCHMIDT! Sarah is an animator, illustrator, and is 1/2 of the animation studio Sunshine Mall. You can see her work in the Adult Swim Smalls series Gassy's Gas & Stuff and her short Vegeversary on youtube. She also curates and hosts Malt Adult, an animation and zine festival


Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with SARAH about STARTING A FESTIVAL, CREATING BAND POSTERS IN OHIO, CREATING A CARTOON SQUAD WITH MALT ADULT, 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!


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Thank you to our Patreon Blockheads for supporting the show!


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Hit subscribe and follow our socials for updates!

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VEE! ► https://x.com/violainebriat

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SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew

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SARAH! ► https://sarahmaeschmidt.com/

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► https://www.maltadult.com/

► https://www.thesunshinemall.com/

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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


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0:00 Intro and screening festival

9:32 After graduation

35:01 Music videos

1:00:14 Backgrounds and settings

1:21:28 Going back to school

1:24:55 Questions

EPISODE 173: BLAKE LEMONS01 Jul 202401:53:35

Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is BLAKE LEMONS! Blake is a writer, director, producer, and story artist for the shows Sanjay and Craig, Home: Adventures of Tip and Oh, and Arlo the Alligator Boy!


Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with BLAKE about BEING ALLOWED TO EXPLORE AT PRATT, PITCHING SONGS FOR STORYBOARDS, BALANCING AN ANIMATION JOB WITH A CHILD,, 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!


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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!

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► https://creativeblockpod.newgrounds.com/


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Follow the hosts!

VEE! ► https://twitter.com/violainebriat

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► https://www.violainebriat.com/


SEAN! ► https://linktr.ee/lordspew

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► https://www.threads.net/@lordspew


Follow the guest!

BLAKE! ► Blake doesn’t have social so support the shows he’s worked on: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3176640/


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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


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0:00 Intro

1:54 Art school

19:57 First gig

41:32 Revisions to directing

1:11:30 Showrunning

1:21:44 TV vs feature

1:41:00 Advice

1:50:04 Creative block


Episode 86: Rose Feduk29 Aug 202201:19:13

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
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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

Episode 85: Kris Anka22 Aug 202201:05:23

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!

In this episode, Gene and Vee are chatting with Kris Anka! Kris is a comic artist and story artist who worked for Marvel Comics and Nickelodeon. Currently, he's working as a Character and Costume Designer on Spider-Verse 2.   

Along the way, we chat about the differences between comics and animation, Calarts style, enjoying the medium, designing unique character outfits, and more!

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ►  https://youtu.be/oDd7hbdkdJI
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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

Music Box #4: GFM15 Aug 202200:46:10

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

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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock

MALIK! ► https://twitter.com/malikgayle

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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





Episode 84: Marly Halpern-Glaser08 Aug 202201:50:46

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
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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

Episode 83: Megan Fisher01 Aug 202201:14:38

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
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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

Episode 82: Caitlin VanArsdale25 Jul 202201:23:56

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!

In this episode, Vee is chatting with Caitlin VanArsdale! Caitlin is a director and story artist who's worked on The Mitchells Vs The Machines and Spider-Verse 2. She's currently a director on Grimsburg.  

Along the way, we chat about interning on Regular Show,  building rapport with creatives, the differences between directing and storyboarding, and more!

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ►  https://youtu.be/pSovk17ltK4
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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


Music Box #3: Haunter18 Jul 202200:59:32

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
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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


Episode 81: Chloé Nicolay11 Jul 202201:16:34
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 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
Episode 80: Etienne Guignard05 Jul 202202:09:28

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!

In this episode, Vee is chatting with Etienne Guignard! Etienne has worked on shows like Lastman, Glitch Techs, Steven Universe, Miraculous Ladybug, Arcane and more!   

Along the way, we chat about getting experience in internships, the difference working on French and American productions, and more!

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ►  https://youtu.be/KK7TTrrVepw
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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


Episode 79: Lauren Faust27 Jun 202201:25:47

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!

In this episode, we're chatting with Lauren Faust. Lauren has developed and ran shows including My Little Pony Friendship is Magic and DC Super Hero Girls. She also worked on Powerpuff Girls, Foster’s Home, Wander Over Yonder, and so much more!  

Along the way, we chat about giving new animators room to grow, her journey from features to TV animation, working with studios, and more!

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ►  https://youtu.be/ZqIqtUcF0zs
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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

EPISODE 172: MCKENZIE ATWOOD24 Jun 202401:44:46

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!


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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/


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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

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Follow the guest!

MCKENZIE! ► https://www.instagram.com/mkatwood/

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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


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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

Music Box #2: Jhariah 20 Jun 202201:32:16

Welcome to Music Box with Malik!

In this episode, we're chatting with Jhariah and producer/drummer Cole Raser. The duo caught up after their early 2020 tour to talk with Malik and Gene (on 4/20). 

Along the way, we chat about live show gear, finding a collaborative partner, favorite My Chemical Romance albums, and more!

Watch this episode on YouTube ►  https://youtu.be/adQ7BYEW1nE
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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CREATIVE BLOCK ► https://twitter.com/crtvblock
MALIK! ► https://twitter.com/malikgayle
GENE! ► https://twitter.com/genegoldstein

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


Episode 78: Tyson Hesse13 Jun 202201:43:51

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!

In this episode, we're chatting with Tyson Hesse. Tyson is an illustrator and director who’s worked on several Sonic projects including Sonic Mania and Sonic 2.   

Along the way, we chat about how webcomics have evolved, learning lessons as a director, taking notes from Sega and Paramount, and more!

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ►  https://youtu.be/Vqj57oP2kYM
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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


Episode 77: Ken Arto06 Jun 202201:33:10

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
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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


Episode 76: Matt & Paul Layzell30 May 202201:27:10
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! Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ►  https://youtu.be/Ep4erygqiFY 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
In The Mourning | Music Box #123 May 202201:07:40

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
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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

Episode 75: Malik Gayle16 May 202201:11:06

Welcome to Creative Block with Vee and Gene!  In this episode, we're chatting with Malik Gayle. Malik is the producer of Creative Block and the host of our new monthly show, Music Box! He's produced and hosted the music interview podcast, Against the Algorithm.  

Along the way, we chat about his role on the show, what goes into interviewing guests, what to expect from Music Box, and more!

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ►  https://youtu.be/FUng9RHDoUY
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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

Episode 74: Allissoon Lockhart09 May 202201:02:54

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
Become a Patron! ► https://www.patreon.com/crtvblock

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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

Episode 73: Eric Robles02 May 202201:44:36

In this episode, we're chatting with Eric Robles. Eric is best known as the co-creator of Glitch Tech and the creator of Fanboy and Chum Chum.   

Along the way, we chat about his journey into the animation industry, how his childhood experiences shaped Fanboy and Chum-Chum, giving the crew on Glitch Tech the freedom to collaborate, and more!

Watch this episode on YouTube to see us doodle while we chat ►  https://youtu.be/897KZmb5zlY
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Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

Episode 72: Rob Renzetti25 Apr 202201:32:25

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!

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Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

Episode 71: Sofia Alexander18 Apr 202201:33:03

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!

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Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle
Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

EPISODE 171: THUROP VAN ORMAN17 Jun 202400:49:28

Welcome to Creative Block! This week's guest is THUROP VAN ORMAN! Thurop is a writer, showrunner, storyboard artist, and voice actor. He's the creator of the Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack as well as the voice of Flapjack, produced and wrote for Adventure Time, and was a director on Angry Birds 2!


Along the way, VEE and SEAN chat with THUROP about PITCHING AND DEVELOPING FLAPJACK, SWITCHING ROLES FOR STABILITY, PRODUCING ON ADVENTURE TIME, WRITING, 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!


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Produced by Marco Beltran ► https://twitter.com/orcsocks

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0:00 Intro

9:51 Feeling stable

17:43 Producing vs directing

37:46 Before CalArts

46:19 Creative Block


Episode 70: Samantha Gray11 Apr 202201:06:47

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
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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

Episode 69: Meatcanyon04 Apr 202201:33:07

In this episode, We're chatting with Meatcanyon (Hunter Hancock). Hunter is known for his indie horror-comedy animations on Youtube. He's also produced the Kickstarted animated series, Monster Lab! 

Along the way, we chat about earning the trust of your audience, playing the game of Youtube, indie animators competing against larger studios, and more!

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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

Episode 68: Raye Rodriguez28 Mar 202201:24:56

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!

Episode 67: Ego plum21 Mar 202201:21:05

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!

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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

Episode 66: Lord Spew14 Mar 202201:10:09

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!

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Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

Episode 65: Shencomix07 Mar 202201:18:27

In this episode, We're chatting with Shencomix! Shen is best known for his webcomic series Owl Turd and Bluechair.   Along the way, we chat about working on "commentator-driven stories", balancing projects and schedules, collaborating with other artists, 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!-

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Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

Episode 64: Jason Demarco28 Feb 202201:31:01

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!-

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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

Episode 63: Owen Dennis21 Feb 202201:30:56

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!-

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Produced by Malik Gayle ► https://twitter.com/MalikGayle

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

Episode 62: Julia Kaye14 Feb 202201:10:33

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!-

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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

Episode 61: Chris Mitchell07 Feb 202202:07:58

In this super-sized episode, we're talking with Chris Mitchell! Chris is a storyboard artist and designer who's worked on Big Hero 6, Dexter’s Lab, Samurai Jack, tons of other projects, and is the owner of Q pop shop in LA.  

Along the way, we chat about his career beginnings, how Ren and Stimpy changed the animation industry, the importance of understanding the history of animation, opening Q pop, 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!-

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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

EPISODE 170: JULIAN GLANDER10 Jun 202402:06:02

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!


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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

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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

Episode 60: Matthieu Cousin31 Jan 202201:01:30

In this episode, We're chatting with Matthieu Cousin. Matthieu was a character designer for The Owl House for Disney TVA that works remotely from Sweden. He's also done character explorations for the Trick Moon short.   

Along the way, we talk about the art community that formed on Tumblr, working remotely, how his work on The Owl House influenced his designs 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!-

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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

Episode 59: Spencer Wan24 Jan 202201:08:32

In this episode, we're chatting with Spencer Wan! Spencer is currently a visual development artist on Spider-Verse 2!  He's also known for his work on The Owl House and Castlevania and is the owner of Studio Grackle.  

Along the way, we talk about (accidentally) creating and running Studio Grackle, freelancing on Hades, his trick for breaking through creative block, 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!-

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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

Episode 58: Arin Hanson17 Jan 202201:37:11

In this episode, we interview Arin "Egoraptor" Hanson! Arin is known for his animations on Newgrounds and Youtube and half of Game Grumps. You’ve also heard his voice work on shows like The Owl House and Bee and Puppycat.   

Along the way, we chat about starting out on Newgrounds, managing multiple projects, navigating Twitter, 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!-

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Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

Episode 57: Daron Nefcy 20 Dec 202101:30:11

In this episode, we interview Daron Nefcy! She’s best known as the creator of Star vs. The Forces of Evil. She’s also worked on shows like Wander Over Yonder, Robot and Monster, and an untitled pilot!  

Along the way, we chat about telling stories with beanie babies, developing pilots, how Star vs. The Forces of Evil developed over time, 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!-

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Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

Episode 56: Cheyenne Curtis13 Dec 202101:14:19

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!-

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Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

Episode 55: Elizabeth Ito06 Dec 202101:31:25

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!-

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Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

Episode 54: Alex Hirsch29 Nov 202101:26:44

In this episode, we interview Alex Hirsch! Alex is best known as the creator of Gravity Falls for Disney TVA! Recently, he was an executive producer and writer on Netlix's Inside Job along with several unannounced projects.  

Along the way, we chat about "CalArts style", how animation is evolving, developing and running a show with an end in mind, 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!-

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Editing by Clemence Briat ► https://twitter.com/clem_n_m

Theme song by Louie Zong ► https://twitter.com/everydaylouie

Episode 53: Hanna K22 Nov 202101:28:17

In this episode, we interview Hanna K! Hanna is a storyboard artist who worked on shows like Adventure Time, Adventure Time: Distant Lands, and Summer Camp Island.  

Along the way, we talk about moving from making comics to animation, meeting with Peow! studio for the first time, working remotely from Sweeden, 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!-

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Episode 52: Jorge Guiterrez 15 Nov 202101:43:45

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!

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Episode 51: Niki Lopez08 Nov 202101:16:57

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!

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Episode 169: Sevan Najarian03 Jun 202401:51:08

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!


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0:00 Intro

4:23 First gig

26:30 Tests

38:08 Influences

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1:44:44 Advice for younger self

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Episode 50: Anniversary Special01 Nov 202101:18:05

In this episode, Gene and Vee celebrate a whole YEAR of Creative Block! Gene and Vee reminisce, talk about plans for the future, answer questions, 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!

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Episode 49: Joe Sparrow25 Oct 202101:27:14

In this episode, we interview Joe Sparrow! Joe was a character designer Amphibia for Disney TVA. He's also a comic artist and has done work on shows like Owl House, and Adventure Time.   

Along the way, we chat about sprites and pixel art, working within limitations, tarot cards, and Cave Story!

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!-

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Creative Block #48: Jessie Juwono18 Oct 202101:38:44

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!

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