LCJ Q&A Podcast

Guest: ‘The Boys Presents: Diabolical’ EP Simon Racioppa

"The Boys" has been a massive success for Amazon since its Summer 2019 debut. Now there’s a new eight-episode spinoff animated show premiering this Friday March 4th on Prime Video. "The Boys Presents: Diabolical" consists of eight distinct 12-15 minute stories involving characters in and around "The Boys universe". Each episode showcases a different hand-drawn animation style. Executive Producer Simon Racioppa joins me for a super LCJ Q&A Podcast episode.

Guests: ‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Creators Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar

Bruce W. Smith created Disney’s iconic animated series "The Proud Family", which premiered in 2001. Ralph Farquhar served as executive producer. Now 21 and a half years later, they’re the creators of Disney+ reboot show "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder". It debuts this Wednesday February 23rd. Smith and Farquhar are proud to give these characters new stories to please millions of families.

Guests: ‘Big Nate’ Executive Producers John Cohen & Mitch Watson

Nickelodeon’s newest animated series is based on a popular comic and book franchise from Lincoln Peirce. "Big Nate", about a 6th Grader ready to take on the world… or at least his middle school… premieres this Thursday Feb. 17 on Paramount+. Executive Producers John Cohen and Mitch Watson discuss how the show makes the grade.

Guests: ‘The Cuphead Show!’ Creators Chad & Jared Moldenhauer and Developer Dave Wasson

"Cuphead" creators Chad and Jared Moldenhauer are taking their popular old-timey video game characters and giving them a television series. "The Cuphead Show!" premieres this Friday February 18th on Netflix. The Moldenhauers are joined by series developer Dave Wasson for this fun LCJ Q&A Podcast episode.

Guests: ‘Alice’s Wonderland Bakery’ EP Chelsea Beyl & Co-EP Frank Montagna

The Mouse House is presenting a new twist on the "Alice in Wonderland" story. CG, family-friendly series "Alice’s Wonderland Bakery" premieres this Wednesday Feb. 9 at 10:30am on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Executive Producer Chelsea Beyl and Co-EP Frank Montagna invited me to a tea party over Zoom to discuss the delightful show.

Guests: ‘Angry Birds: Summer Madness’ EP Rob Doherty & Head Writer Scott Sonneborn

The Angry Birds burst onto the scene in the popular games and then two hit movies from Sony. Now there's a new hand-drawn animated series that will get you into the summertime spirit. Angry Birds: Summer Madness premieres this Friday January 28th on Netflix. A quite proud Rob Doherty and Scott Sonneborn discuss the show with me.

Guests: ‘The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild’ Director John C. Donkin & Producer Lori Forte

The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild — the sixth feature film in the beloved franchise — premieres this Friday January 28th on Disney+. Manny, Sid and Diego return, but the main focus this time is on Crash and Eddie. They say goodbye to sister Ellie as they go out on their own — heading back to the land of dinosaurs and reuniting with pal Buck (once again voiced by Simon Pegg). Director John C. Donkin and producer Lori Forte join me for the first LCJ Q&A of 2022.

Guest: ‘Dragons: The Nine Realms’ Showrunner John Tellegen

Dragons: The Nine Realms is a new DreamWorks series premiering this Thursday Dec. 23 on Hulu and Peacock. Showrunner and executive producer John Tellegen gives me the 411 on this contemporary entry in the beloved franchise.