Episodes

Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
The Magician’s Elephant is the latest feature film adaptation of a book by beloved author Kate DiCamillo (The Tale of Despereaux, Because of Winn-Dixie). It debuts Friday March 17th on Netflix. Director Wendy Rogers and producer Julia Pistor share how the saga of Peter’s quest to find his sister, and the magician and elephant whose actions guide him, changed their lives. And Rogers and Pistor also reveal how they believe this movie will alter the perception of what you can present in family films.

Monday Mar 06, 2023
Guests: ‘Kiff’ Creators Lucy Heavens & Nic Smal
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal are the creators and executive producers of the fun new animated series Kiff, premiering this Friday March 10th at 8pm on Disney Channel. For adults, it’s a show that will bring you back to the joys of your school days. For kids, Kiff celebrates friendship and feeling free.

Monday Feb 13, 2023
Guest: Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Three-time Oscar winner and Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter is receiving the prestigious Winsor McCay Award at the 2023 Annie Awards on Saturday February 25th. You can watch the ceremony live at 10pmET at AnnieAwards.org. In this Exclusive Interview, Docter reflects on his career, sharing insights on his four directorial features ("Monsters, Inc.", "Up", "Inside Out" and "Soul"), as well as Pixar's first film ("Toy Story") and next film ("Elemental").

Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
One of the most anticipated Disney animated projects of the past several years finally arrives this week. The one-hour series premiere of Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur airs this Friday Feb. 10 at 8pm on Disney Channel. (Episodes will be available on Disney+ beginning Wednesday Feb. 15.) Executive Producer Steve Loter and Supervising Producer Rodney Clouden bring this comic book to life with a series that feels just like... a comic book that's come to life!

Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Guests: ‘My Dad the Bounty Hunter’ Creators Everett Downing & Patrick Harpin
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Everett Downing and Patrick Harpin are the creators, writers, directors and executive producers of the new Netflix sci-fi animated action comedy series My Dad The Bounty Hunter. It premieres February 9th. When two kids discover their father is an outer space bounty hunter, they’re in for the adventure of their lives. Downing and Harpin take me through the show’s development process and how they hope the mission of the series is accomplished.

Monday Jan 30, 2023
Guest: ‘Rubble & Crew’ EP Bradley Zweig
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
It’s time for some excavator action! Nickelodeon’s new Paw Patrol spinoff series Rubble & Crew premieres this Friday February 3rd at 11:30am. Executive Producer Bradley Zweig shares what will make families go “Bow Wow!”

Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Guest: ‘The Amazing Maurice’ Director Toby Genkel
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Wednesday Jan 18, 2023
Toby Genkel is the director of The Amazing Maurice, a new animated comedy adventure screening at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and opening in theaters nationwide on February 3rd. It's based on the late Terry Pratchett's beloved book and features the voices of Hugh Laurie, Emilia Clarke, Hugh Bonneville and Himesh Patel. Genkel shares the inside scoop on the story, charm and unpredictability of Maurice.

Monday Jan 09, 2023
Guests: ‘SpongeBob: The Tidal Zone’ EPs Vincent Waller & Marc Ceccarelli
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Vincent Waller and Marc Ceccarelli return to The LCJ Q&A Podcast to talk about the new one-hour SpongeBob special "The Tidal Zone", premiering this Friday The 13th (Jan. 13) at 7pm on Nickelodeon. They also discuss the impact of recent spinoffs "Kamp Koral" & "The Patrick Star Show"... and they tease the 2025 big screen "SpongeBob" movie.