LCJ Q&A Podcast

Guests: ‘Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home Franklin’ Co-writer Robb Armstrong, director Raymond S. Persi and EP Craig Schulz

Sweet new special Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin premieres this Friday February 16th on AppleTV+. Co-writer Robb Armstrong, director Raymond S. Persi and executive producer Craig Schulz reflect on their — and the entire world’s — longtime affection for the Peanuts crew.

Guests: ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ Creators Kyle Stegina and Josh Lehrman

The legendary game becomes a new animated comedy series. Rock Paper Scissors stars anthropomorphic versions of the title three items. A sneak preview episode airs on Nickelodeon this Sunday Feb. 11 immediately following the channel’s highly-anticipated Super Bowl telecast, with the official premiere set for Monday Feb. 12 at 5:30pm. Creators Kyle Stegina and Josh Lehrman join me for this lively LCJ Q&A Podcast episode.

Guest: ‘The Tiger's Apprentice’ Director Raman Hui

Two-time Annie Awards nominee Raman Hui (co-director of Shrek the Third) directs the new Paramount+ animated feature The Tiger’s Apprentice, which is now streaming. It’s based on a popular book about 15-year-old Tom, who teams-up with the animals of the Zodiac to prevent the evil Loo (voiced by Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh) from destroying all that matters.

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

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.

Guests: ‘Lyla in the Loop’ Creator Dave Peth and Head Writer Fracaswell Hyman

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 this LCJ Q&A Podcast episode.

Guest: ‘The Price is Right LIVE’ Host Todd Newton

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!" and covering the Oscars red carpet for E!

Guest: ‘Masters of the Universe: Revolution’ EP Rob David

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.

Guest: ‘In the Know’ Creator and actor Zach Woods

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.