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Managing Creative StudiosCartoons, Comedy & Creative Storytelling with Alex Leighton of Mukpuddy AnimationIn this episode of Managing Creative Studios, Susan Mann talks with Alex Leighton, co-founder and creative director of Mukpuddy Animation, one of New Zealand’s most recognisable and enduring animation studios.Alex shares the incredible story of how Mukpuddy began over two decades ago in a small basement in Pakuranga and grew into a thriving studio creating shows like The Barefoot Bandits, Jandal Burn, Badjelly the Witch, and Night Eyes. He reflects on the persistence and passion that kept the team going through tough years, their focus on original IP, and how they’ve built a crea...
2025-11-101h 34
Culture 101Animated short portrays enduring love and dementiaA new moving and very personal animated short film Mirumiru looks at the love and bond between two kaumatu, an elderly Maori couple, Shorty and Lena as they deal with Lena's progressing mate wareware or dementia. Inspired by writer and director Allan George's own family story and personal experiences, the film has no dialogue using visuals and music to tell the emotional story. It's been produced alongside Auckland-based Mukpuddy Animation studio and portrays kaumatua in a way audiences don't usually see; front and centre on the big screen. Mirumiru will be screening at Maoriland Festival on Friday 28 March in a...
2025-03-1621 min
MukPodDaisy chats about Protazoas, Customers and other animalsDaisy Lawless is production coordinator at Mukpuddy and multi-discipline filmmaker.
We discuss her early love of watching movies with her Dad, working her way up from *ugh* customer service to various roles in the world of film to finally achieving her goal of working in animation and how the most well-planned 48hour challenge team ever devised can still go awry.
Watch the 'Team Lagamorpha' 48hour film 'A Very Perry Parable' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsMAu7xsuFE
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2024-09-201h 49
MukPodReturn of the MukPod's Revenge: RevisitedSimon and Josh get reacquainted and chat about 'FURIOSA' and George Millers delightful indifference to continuity, Simon not being prepared to watch 'INSIDE OUT 2', why James Guns upcoming 'SUPERMAN: LEGACY' passes "the pants test" and Josh's 'CLONE HIGH' swan song project.
Follow Josh @joshuamartian_art on Instagram and @joshuamartian on Twitter
Follow Simon (Crane) @sickyfondue on Instagram and Twitter
Follow Mukpuddy Animation @Mukpuddy on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok
Watch Full Episodes of 'Night Eyes' and 'The Adventures of Tumeke Space' on Mukpuddy's Youtube channel
Watch Mukpuddy original series on TVNZ+ (New Zea...
2024-09-051h 47
MukPodDaniel Zhang chats about Teaching, Travelling and Tango DancingStoryboard artist Daniel Zhang is leaving Mukpuddy and sat down to chat with us before his big move to Australia.
We chat about his youth in China and early influences, transitioning from industry work to teaching animation, pursuing varied hobbies to keep active and social, plus Simon, Josh and Dan compare how they keep their lives in perspective with diaries, calendars and self-addressed letters.
View Dan's portfolio at https://www.studioautomaton.com/
Follow Josh @joshuamartian_art on Instagram and @joshuamartian on Twitter
2024-05-271h 39
MukPodBONUS EPISODE Simon and Josh Trek TalkIn case you didn't get enough last week, Simon and Josh recorded what ended up being a very long discussion about the new Star Trek they've been enjoying (Picard s3, Strange New Worlds s2, Lower Decks s4 and Prodigy s1), plus the classic series we've revisited and the new frontier: Books!
2024-04-262h 02
MukPodStar Trek Special 2024This year to celebrate First Contact Day, Simon and Josh sit down to chat with the Trekkies of Mukpuddy.
2:08 ~ Dane and Lannie talk about 'Next Generation' and imagining a future beyond consumerism.
39:19 ~ Ethan talks about 'Voyagers' highs and lows.
1:11:05 ~ Nix shares their unusual 'Next Generation' rarepair and we chat about our favourite couples.
1:45:11 ~ Sean chats about the adventurous spirit of the Original Series as a casual Trekkie.
2:25:15 ~ Tea chats about her favourite characters and...
2024-04-193h 42
MukPodSimon and Josh April CatchupSimon and Josh have been busy this year but they're never to busy for a quick catchup to discuss all the great TV and movies they've been enjoying, such as the new Mr and Mrs. Smith series, Academy-Award winning oddball Frankenstein flick 'Poor Things', Nathan Fielder's 'The Curse', divisive darling 'Saltburn' and the middling return-to-romcom 'Anyone But You', plus we shoutout our exciting new sponsors.
2024-03-3111 min
MukPodNix chats about Garfield, Hobbies and AstronomyNix is an animator at Mukpuddy and a multi-discipline artist.
Nix chats with us about when animating clicked for them, mixing the macabre and the cartoony in their work, overcoming irony and embracing cringe and their many, many hobbies which includes but is not limited to painting, astronomy, fur-suiting and niche music genres.
Follow Nix on their beautiful website https://killanova.neocities.org/
Follow Josh @joshuamartian_art on Instagram and @joshuamartian on Twitter
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Follow Mukpuddy Animation @Mukpuddy on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and T...
2024-03-141h 54
MukPodTeahi Maiau talks about Dolls, Cosplay and Dawn ChorusTeahi Maiau is a character and effects animator at Mukpuddy, as well as comics artist behind the webcomic 'Dawn Chorus'' and in her spare time customizes dolls and creates cosplay!
We chat with Tea about growing up in Tahiti, changing studies from graphic design to animation, moving countries with her partner and the demands of producing a webcomic while working in animation.
This episode was recorded last year as you'll probably notice when Simon and Josh derail to talk about this brand new Barbenheimer phenomenon. Have you heard about this yet??
Read Tea's...
2024-02-191h 48
Your Spiritual Journey#57 Maori spiritual customs as explained by Maori Chris Maguren visiting from New ZealandKicking off season 5 of Your Spiritual Journey, Maori Chris Maguren, Dr. Bob's son-in-law, explains many of the Maori spiritual rituals that date back centuries in Aotearoa ("the long white cloud" or New Zealand). We gain an understanding of the welcoming ceremony "powhiri," the tribe "iwi," and the "kapa haka" - ceremonial song, dance and chanting (think Ted Lasso's victory dance). Chris discusses his "iwi" and their "marae" (meeting grounds) and their "wharenui" (meeting house) with a structure that represents the "amo" (the body of their primordal ancestor). YouTubers will also get a look at his traditional tattoos. We also...
2024-02-111h 08
MukPodZoe Roberts chats about Plum, Painting and PokemonWe start the new year with an interview from last year with Background artist Zoe Roberts about working regular jobs while persuing a career in the arts, their love of digital painting, their beloved pet Plum the cat, watching The Wire for the first time and Simon and Josh piece together their vague recollections of one of Zoe’s favourite franchises, Pokémon.
Follow Zoe on Instagram and Twitter @fishwitches
Follow Josh @joshuamartian_art on Instagram and @joshuamartian on Twitter
Follow Simon (Crane) @sickyfondue on Instagram and Twitter
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2024-01-191h 31
MukPodMukPod 2023 Year in Review2023, we hardly knew ye!
Tim Evans chats with us about the projects Mukpuddy has taken on this year and the expanding crew before Josh and Simon bring this podcasting year to a close with reflections on the great guests we've spoken to and with Bryn safely hospitalised, there's almost zero chance of a painful, punchy, Christmas segment.
Follow Josh @joshuamartian_art on Instagram and @joshuamartian on Twitter
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Follow Sisko the Dog @mr.siskodog on Instagram
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2023-12-212h 11
MukPodWhat I Did on my MukPod VacationJosh and Simon are finally together again to recap Josh's visit to the United Kingdom, Europe and most importantly, Disneyland.
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Follow Sisko the Dog @mr.siskodog on Instagram
Follow Mukpuddy Animation @Mukpuddy on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok
Watch Full Episodes of 'Night Eyes' and 'The Adventures of Tumeke Space' on Mukpuddy's Youtube channel
Watch Mukpuddy original series on TVNZ+ (New Zealand region only) https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/night-eyes/...
2023-12-213h 07MukPodSimon Crane chats about Crayon, Ceramics and FlexiFleshJosh and Bryn surprise Simon with a surprise interview about his creative journey that lead him the charmingly named Stabville, Ireland to Mukpuddy studios, New Zealand.
We dive deep into Simon's varied artistic and professional turns as a poster child for beans, radio performer, make-up effects amateur , hotel night porter, ceramics student and sooner or later; animator!
Special thanks to Bryn for their inspiration and research behind this episode.
Follow Josh @joshuamartian_art on Instagram and @joshuamartian on Twitter
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2023-12-212h 00MukPodMini MukPod UpdateJust a quick word from across the pond to let you know what’s
happening with the MukPod.
2023-09-2802 minMukPodStacey Eberschlag chats about ToonBoom, Training and TorontoStacey Has worn many hats over his extensive career in animation, from directing, animation supervising and rigging to name just a few. In this episode Stacey joins Josh and Simon to chat about how he got his start in the industry and some of the many shows he has worked on. We also talk about his traveling and working abroad leading teams in China, India, Italy and Qatar. And we find out what it was like to upskill the Mukpuddy crew in Toonboom Harmony.
Follow Josh @joshuamartian_art on Instagram and @joshuamartian on Twitter
2023-09-011h 41
MukPodNew Faces at Mukpuddy - Del Hahn, Polly Fryer and Daisy LToday we welcome three new faces at Mukpuddy; Storyboard artist Del Hahn, supervising producer Polly Fryer and production coordinator Daisy L!
We chat with each of them about their new roles at the studio and what lead them here. All three have joined the crew for Mukpuddy's new series 'Badjelly'.
Follow Del on Instagram @delartstuffs and visit their website: DelArtStuffs.com
Follow Daisy @daisylagomorph
Watch Daisy's documentary 'Edith has 3000 Dolls' https://vimeo.com/377679518
Follow Josh @joshuamartian_art on Instagram and @joshuamartian on Twitter
2023-08-211h 18
MukPodKale De Wild and Genue Revuelta chat about Fandom, OC's and Conventions PLUS: Trek Trope Trivia!Kale De Wild is a rigger and prop artist at Mukpuddy, Genue was recently hired on as a character designer and they create comics and illustrations, together and independently.
It takes us 3 minutes to bring up Star Trek which segues into a game show which allow us to discuss the phenomenon of fandom and tropes both bizarre and problematic. We also discuss Kale and Gen's shared universe of OC's, independent publishing and the convention circuits. We also discuss our shared knowledge of fast-food mascot lore.
Try the baby's first Star Trek quiz...
2023-08-072h 08
MukPodJosh Nelson chats about Zines, Greens and C.H.U.D.'sJosh Nelson is background artist at Mukpuddy, art director at Auckland Zinefest and freelance illustrator.
We chat with Josh about jumping into the background department with no experience, volunteering as a social activity, sharing a name with someone you work with and the challenges of being a fan of the sketch show 'I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson'.
Find Josh through his website joshprobably.com/ and follow him Instagram @joshprobably
Auckland Zinefest 2023 kicks off Saturday August 5th. See the full schedule of events and artists at aucklandzinefest.com
2023-07-241h 25
MukPodRobert Hartley chats about Monster Manuals, Mathematics, Mike and MoreRobert Hartley is a professional Dungeon-master, Game-master, Streamer, Actor and Mathematician.
Rob chats with Simon and Josh about Dungeons and Dragons and the world of Tabletop Roleplaying Games at large, plus comparing our respective crazy nicknames, studying mathematics on the road to becoming a professional Game-master and we talk about our friend Mike a lot.
Follow Rob @roberthartleygm on Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Support Rob on Patreon at, you guessed it, patreon.com/RobertHartleyGM or his merch store https://store.streamelements.com/roberthartleygm
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2023-07-102h 02
MukPodThe Muks chat about Night EyesSimon and Josh chat with the creative leads behind Mukpuddy's new original kid-friendly horror-comedy series 'Night Eyes'
Ryan Cooper (Writer, Creator, Voice Artist) chats about the inception of the series, finding inspiration in bad ghost-documentary shows and colourful '80s horror, the fun of casting local comedians as the Night Eyes crew.
Alex Leighton (Character Designer, Art Director, Creator) chats about why he loves non-human characters, choosing specific New Zealand animals for the main cast and the thrill of designing truly terrifying creatures.
Tim Evans (Writer, Creator...
2023-06-232h 13
MukPod'Project Nought' Book Club with Chelsey Furedi and Matt HaworthThis episode we're having a special chat about 'Project Nought', a new young-adult sci-fi graphic novel written and illustrated by Mukpuddy's own Chelsey Furedi.
We chat with Chelsey and Matt Haworth about the story origins as a web-comic, the benefits and burdens of working with a publisher and go-through
the book's design and narrative, discussing the entire story chapter by chapter.
SPOILERS BEGIN 46:15
Get your copy of Project Nought and listen along to our discussion: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/project-nought-chelsey-furedi?variant=40489128853538
2023-06-062h 22
MukPodAleks Sakowski chats about AI, Artists and AlignmentCompositor, Author and Futurist Aleks Sakowski joins us again to chat about the hot topic in artistic communities: Artificial Intelligence.
We discuss what the term AI even refers to (turns out, quite a few different things), the speed with which this technology is progressing and how it will affect artists and other industries for good or ill.
Check out https://www.sakowskistudios.com/ for Aleks' latest work, behind the scenes magic and to get your copy of 'The Mecha Genesis'
Check out 'Godslap' 'Skynut' and more on Aleks' YouTube channel...
2023-05-222h 17
MukPodAndrew Kepple chats about Dinosaurs, Simpsons and Albino BlackSheepAndrew Kepple is an Animator at Mukpuddy with a prolific catalogue of independent work under his handle 'TooMuchSpareTime'
Andrew joins us to chat about how not being allowed to watch cartoons spurred him to start making his own, moving back from Canada to join Mukpuddy and his short film-turned-series 'Pupper Paleolithic' which has been described as "Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal if it chilled the hell out".
We also discuss Andrew's twin passions: Paleontology and The Simpsons. We discuss how Hollywood's depiction of Dinosaurs has changed to reflect new discoveries and...
2023-05-051h 56
Animation Industry PodcastEpisode 206: Art Director Matt Haworth And The Animation Industry In New ZealandSupport this podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/theAIP
This chat is with Matt Haworth, an Art Director and Background Supervisor at Mukpuddy, an animation studio based in Auckland New Zealand. In our chat he’s going to share how difficult it was to build an animation career in New Zealand when there weren't any steady long-term gigs going around. He’s also going to dive into what it was like helping build MukPuddy from a super tight-knit team into a growing studio of over 50 – and what kind of projects led to that growth.
Tune in to Ibele and Haworth to hea...
2023-04-261h 04
MukPodStar Trek Day 2023 Part 3: The Original Series'It's the final instalment of this year's Star Trek special as Simon and Josh compare their ranked lists of every Star Trek television series.
We find the good aspects of our lesser favourites and the weaknesses in our beloved favourites. Josh plays contrarian on the best episode of the original series but sides with conventional wisdom on the best episode of 'The Next Generation', plus a discussion on how Star Trek continues to push the boundaries of representation and diversity in their utopian future and our ideas how they could boldly go even further.
We...
2023-04-213h 01
MukPodStar Trek Day 2023 Part 2: The Motion PicturesStill at the mercy of the Borg, Simon and Josh continue to discuss Star Trek (against their will of course), this time ranking all thirteen feature films from best to worst. Josh also pitches his rewrites for the Next Generation films as well as his theory that fan-favourite supervillain Khan is ruining the franchise. Make sure to listen through to the end because the gloves come off for the bad ones!
Movie Discussion Timecodes
00:02:35 ~ The Voyage Home
00:13:39 ~ The Undiscovered Country
00:28:15 ~ The Wrath of Khan
00:45:00 ~ First Contact
2023-04-153h 59
MukPodStar Trek Day 2023 Part 1: The Wrath of ClipsIt's time again for Simon and Josh to let themselves loose to their favourite topic: Star Trek.
This year, we begin by sharing and discussing Trek-themed clips from animation history. As you can imagine, there are also plenty of parodies and Trek actors lending their voices to animated shows ranging from primetime sitcoms to saturday morning cartoons. We also find time to share William Shatner's infamous spoken-word performance of 'Rocketman'.
Join us next week for part two of this extended Star Trek Day episode. That's right, two weeks of Trek! Aren't you lucky!!
2023-04-061h 10
MukPodDiego Soriano chats about Voice acting, Video games and Popcorn Vs Ice-cream
Animator, voice actor and gamer Diego Soriano joins us to chat about heir ongoing collection of tattoos, the importance of play in acting and improv, the distinction between original characters and OC's and the extremely popular animation they've made for their TikTok. Plus a look at the state of superhero movies and video game adaptions.
We also settle an important world issue: is ice-cream or popcorn the superior movie snack? Take notes, there will be a quiz.
Follow Diego on TikTok puddlesoup134, Instagram on puddlesoup_ ,Twitter...
2023-03-271h 57
The FoldMukpuddy on keeping local animation alive for over 20 yearsAnimation studio Mukpuddy are creating cartoons that are loved around the world, and stand on the precipice of a monster global adaptation of Spike Milligan’s 'Badjelly the Witch'. But this moment did not come easy. Mukpuddy co-founders Ryan Cooper and Alex Leighton join Duncan Greive to tell the wild story of their journey from the basement to the big time and how they survived an inhospitable local media environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-03-1259 min
MukPodRóisín Kelly chats about Storyboarding, Urban Fantasy and World BuildingRóisín Kelly is storyboard artist at Mukpuddy and multi-talented visual artist.
Róisín Kelly chats with Simon and Josh about the fantasy genre and it's disreputable cousin urban-fantasy, the challenges of growing up with aspergers, the astrophysics of tidally-locked planets and Terry Pratchett's long-running Discworld series and the various attempts to bring his satirical fantasy world to the screen.
We also recommend a number of novels, so here are a few titles for your convenience:
'The Dresden Files' series by Jim Butcher
'War for the Oaks' by Emma Bull...
2023-03-091h 55
MukPodSimon Ward chats about Producing, Parenting and Puppet PartnersSimon Ward is the *other* Simon at Mukpuddy and one of the studio's primary producers. He shares with us the creative and practical aspects of this often misunderstood but crucial role.
We discuss his long career writing and acting on stage and screen, early collaborations with Alan Parr on the 48hours team 'IdiotVision', his partners job as National Secretary of the NZ Council of Trade Unions, and becoming first-time parents during lockdown.
On a technical note, there is some audio interference from rain near the end of the episode but stick around for us share a...
2023-02-232h 10
MukPodDane Jacobs chats about Albums, Animating and All-NightersDane Jacobs is a compositor at Mukpuddy and wears many hats as an independent creator but paramount amonst all his achievements, is hift to the world: and most importantly, the genius behind the MukPod theme song!
Simon and Josh chat to Dane about his new video-game-inspired concept album Super Golyhedronland, the difficulties of studying and teaching animation and starting the award winning 48-hour film competition team I LOVE LOOPS.
We also talk about sticking with bad online handles from when we were young, swap stories about our time studying and you'll never guess what Space...
2023-02-092h 08
MukPodMukPod 2022 Year In Review (plus Secret Christmas Special)It's our last episode for 2022! Ryan and Alex join us to reflect on the incredible number of projects Mukpuddy has worked on this year including service work for overseas productions Dead Sea Squirrels and Juju Brain, music videos for Drink Bleach and Chris Lam Sam, ad campaigns for Electric Kiwi ads and Google, original Mukpuddy series Night Eyes and securing development funding for the long-awaited Bad Jelly the Witch series!
Josh and Simon then catch up to discuss Simon's Irish holiday and Josh's Halloween escapades. We also find time for movie recommendations, Trek talk and a few...
2022-12-082h 02
MukPodMatt Haworth Chats About being a Background Artist, Drawing Tutor and Cartoon BoyMatt is a London born, kiwi raised, visual development artist, illustrator and drawing tutor currently based in Auckland, NZ.
Matt chats with us about finding a consistent paycheck as a recent animation graduate, working as a lead background artist at Mukpuddy, teaching and learning from students as a drawing tutor and teases their new pitch for a mindfulness-based pre-school show 'Be with Zeze' PLUSthe secret origin of the satay egg!
Visit Matt at his website MattHaworthArt.com and follow him on matthaworthart
Follow Josh @joshuamartian_art on instagram and @joshuamartian_art
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2022-11-242h 04
MukPodRick Sweden Chats About Princess Bento, Smiling Friends & Street ArtRick Sweden is a production design and concept artist for such diverse projects as Bro Town, Monster Beach and even Shortland Street. Yeah, THAT Shortland Street.
Rick currently lives in Australia and has recently been working for Princess Bento, a new Melbourne based animation studio, a collaborative effort between American and Australian production companies, to help bring Australia's unique comic voice to the world with Adult Swim hits 'Smiling Friends' and 'YOLO: Crystal Fantasy'.
We also chat with Rick about being able to adapt to wildly different visual styles, recharging your batteries by doing art...
2022-11-101h 31
MukPodMukPod Halloween Spookstravaganza!Do you dare listen to our ghoulish guests spin terrifying tales of All Hallow's Eve in the Land of the Long White Cloud?
In case you hadn't noticed, Mukpuddy loves Halloween! Which explains why this episode clocks in at nearly four hours. If you make it through this podcast alive - you're already dead!!
EPISODE SEGMENTS
00:01:08 ~ Josh and Simon welcome listeners with a celebration of Vincent Price, kid-friendly horror recommendations and Halloween memories submitted from around the studio.
00:44:08 ~ Mike Glasswell shares how he brought Halloween to his neighbourhood by turning his...
2022-10-273h 50
MukPodLiam Maguren chats about Watching, Reviewing and Creating FilmLiam Maguren is a self-described 'human movie radar' for Flicks, New Zealands go-to film and streaming guide, as well as a filmmaker, animator and friend of Mukpuddy.
Liam joins us to chat about working as a film critic in the age of streaming, animating with limited time and resources and making his own independent short films.
Watch Liam's films on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnl1Yvkz4fNNlJJ3QQlK9Fw
Read
Read his writing on TV and film for Flicks https://www.flicks.co.nz/author/liam-maguren/
And follow him...
2022-10-141h 36
MukPodBryn Kettle chats about Ideation, Collaboration and Exaggeration PLUS The Looney Tunes GameBryn Kettle is an animator turned storyboarder at Mukpuddy, as well as a multi-talented character designer and writer.
We chat with Bryn about their unique animation philosophy, developing concepts just for the fun of it, the right and wrong ways to break-the-fourth-wall and dragging Josh for constantly mentioning his holiday.
But that's not all folks! Stay tooned til the end of the episode to hear everyone pitching ideas for Looney Tunes shorts pairing characters who've never interacted before.
Also, it was raining really hard when we recorded, so apologise for some background interference.
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2022-09-301h 55
MukPodSimon & Josh August 2022 CatchupSimon and Josh immediately break our own rule and discuss a lot of Star Trek at the top of show. Jump to 25:00 to skip the Trek Talk.
We look back at the previous months guests before jumping in to discuss all the movies, comics and even radio dramas we've been enjoying. We also celebrate two of our favourite actors: Nichelle Nichols and David Warner. If you don't know who they are, listen in as we share all our favourite memories from their storied careers.
Send your feedback or questions for our upcoming guests to mukpod...
2022-09-162h 18
MukPodJoel Spencer chats about Bad Jobs, Bus Boys and BatmanJoel Spencer is an animator for Mukpuddy but is perhaps best known as JoelyMoley for their independent, conversational and absurd animation.
We swap tales about the minimum wage jobs we quit in order to join Mukpuddy, the uphill battle of being a YouTube Animator and learning Flash on the job. We also discuss our favourite superheroes: Batman, Spiderman and Nathan Fielder.
See Joel's animation at JoelyMoleyYT on Youtube, @joelymoleyart on Insta, joelymoley on NewGrounds and JoelyMoleyy on Twitter
Follow Josh @joshuamartian_art on instagram and @joshuamartian_art
Follow Simon @sickyfondue on...
2022-09-021h 20
MukPodChris Maguren chats about Team Leadership, Team Sports and Team MarmiteChris Maguren is a self described 'animation generalist' who like his family, works hard and plays hard.
As a team leader at Mukpuddy, he manages a team of animators, on top of his regular animation duties.
He also does regular freelance work and still makes time to play sports and enjoy his other hobbies.
We chat with Chris about the first nationally celebrated Matariki public holiday, great strides for Te Reo and the amazing animation depicting New Zealand's early history for The Aotearoa History show.
We also discuss a memorable job...
2022-08-191h 55
MukPodAleks Sakowski chats about Vision FeastAleks is back (already) to chat with us in person about the Vision Feast Film Festival, which has just celebrated it's sixth year recognizing, celebrating and cultivating the creative community in New Zealand and around the globe. Festival Founder Aleks explains the origins, ethos and potential future of Vision Feast.
And after about 2-hours of that, we really lay into Jurassic World: Dominion. Hooray!
Visit the Vision Feast website to enter your film for the 2023 competition or see past winners and entrants: https://www.thevisionfeast.com/
Send feedback or questions...
2022-08-052h 20
MukPodAlan Parr chats about Odd Jobs, Kids Books and Roger RabbitAlan Parr is a writer and animatic editor at Mukpuddy, in addition to writing his own kids book 'Wilbur's Cosmic Cone' (illustrated by Mukpuddy's own Anna Lee).
Despite technical difficulties recording this episode (We suspect Alan is cursed or perhaps bewitched), we discuss the process of writing, publishing and distributing a children's book during the pandemic and find plenty of time to discuss our favourite movies. Though the title of this episode should in all honesty be 'Josh chats about Roger Rabbit, Roger Rabbit and Roger Rabbit'.
Get your copy of 'Wilbur's Cosmic Cone' https://www...
2022-07-222h 03
MukPodSimon & Josh July 2022 CatchupSimon and Josh sit down for an informal catchup to look back on the podcast so far and let you know what you can look forward to in future episodes. We also chat about the comfort movies we've watched while both sick this winter and (because we know you can't get enough) we round out the show with a Star Trek discussion, conveniently placed at the end of the episode. You're welcome!
Send your feedback or questions for our upcoming guests to mukpod@mukpuddy.com
UPCOMING GUESTS
Bryn Kettle ~ (animator, character designer, story-boarder) ~ brynkettle...
2022-07-082h 13
MukPodDoug McFarlane chats about being Ginger, Vegan and MultitalentedDoug McFarlane is an animator, actor, artist and singer for his all-ginger metal band BLOODNUT. He chats with us about what it's like being a jobbing extra for film and TV, how there's never been a better time to be a vegan and how fanart mashups are art too. We also spend time yarning about Mike Flanagan, Orson Welles and Betty White. Now THERE'S a comedy team!
Follow Doug for original memes and artwork @dugmcfug on Instagram, @Dug_McFarlane on Twitter
For wicked apparel designed by Doug check out https://teesbydug.printmighty.co.nz/
2022-06-241h 34
MukPodAleks Sakowski chats about Compositing, Synthetic Intelligence and SperminatorsAleksander Sakowski phones in from Down Under (or slightly further up, for us) to explain why compositing animation is like a sandwhich. We chat about his futurist opus 'The Mecha Genesis', the incredible work he's made through his own production company and even such lofty ideas as the possibility of being able to look into the past (for example, recording a podcast discussing a project in the past tense which has since been released. Wow!) and he even shares how all of this was inspired by an episode of Home Improvement. *Tim Allen Confused Grunt Noise*
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2022-06-081h 25
MukPodMike Glasswell chats about Motivation vs Discipline, Video Games vs Board Games and Stick vs HoopMike Glasswell, alias David Gleesman, chats with us about his many odd jobs before becoming an Animation Supervisor at Mukpuddy and finding creativity in his personal life. He also tries to explain the basics of Twitch streaming to Simon, how to play it cool when meeting your heroes and by some disturbance in the Force, there's hardly any Star Wars talk at all! It's a Life Day miracle!
Subscribe to Mike Glasswell Gameplay on YouTube or follow Mike @SpideyNz on Twitter and Twitch, @spider_NZ on Instagram
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2022-05-261h 19
MukPodKurt La Roche chats about Character Rigging, Alextology and Walt DisneyKurt La Roche chats with us about his vital role at the studio in drawing, building and organizing digital assets for animation. He talks about his background in traditional fine arts and relearning how to draw in lead character designer Alex Leighton's signature style or as we like to say, studying Alextology. No, it isn't a cult. Josh and Simon tangent off subject to tell strange anecdotes about Garfield, Albert Einstein and Walt Disney.
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2022-05-131h 16
MukPodBONUS EPISODE: May the Fourth Star Wars Special EditionIn our longest episode yet, we chat with TWELVE guests from around the studio about that inescapable force in pop culture, Star Wars. We chat with people who love the series, others who love particular parts and even a few who don't get what all the fuss is about and are sick of all the nerdy references. Maclunkey! Yub-Nub! Ootini!
5:11 - Mike Glasswell chats about his love/hate relationship with Star Wars
33:15 - Ben Gilbert chats about the video games, the toys and being a fan of everything
49: 30 - Alan Parr & Dane Jacobs c...
2022-05-062h 25
MukPodBecky Kuek chats about Directing Animation, Live Action & RemotelyBecky Kuek is a Writer/Director/Actor and the creator of Tales of Nai Nai! In this episode, we chat about her incredibly diverse career, leaping from different roles to different mediums. We also find time to discuss soap operas, stuffed toys and quarter-life crises!
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2022-04-291h 13
MukPodTim Evans chats about Writing, Aphantasia and Learning SkillsTim Evans is a founder of Mukpuddy and creator/writer of original animated series including The Barefoot Bandits, Jandal Burn, The Drawing Show and The Adventure of Tumeke Space.
In this episode, we chat with Tim about his knack for putting together creative teams, being unable to mentally visualise and how that relates to personal creativity. Also, Tim claims learning new skills is fun to him?? Sounds fake.
In this episode, we chat with Tim about his knack for putting together creative teams, being unable to mentally visualise and how that relates to personal creativity...
2022-04-151h 18
MukPodBONUS EPISODE: Simon and Josh chat about Star TrekTo celebrate First Contact day (May the 4th for Trekkies) Simon and Josh sit down to answer burning questions non-Trekkies need answers to, such as what is Star Trek? Which one is Spock? Why don't you get a life? Is There in Truth No Beauty? Who Mourns for Morn? Now you too can understand these in-jokes and many more!
Simon recommends these channels for videos on where's the best starting point for new or curious Trekkies:
Rowan J Coleman: https://www.youtube.com/user/Battle5tarRJC
Jessie Gender: https://www.youtube.com/c/l...
2022-04-072h 00
MukPodRyan Cooper & Alex Leighton chat about Creating Shows, Buddy Comedies & HollywoodRyan Cooper and Alex Leighton are two of the founders of Mukpuddy Animation and creators of original animated series including The Barefoot Bandits, Jandal Burn, The Drawing Show and The Adventure of Tumeke Space.
In this episode we chat about the realities of living their childhood dreams, the hustle of pitching and selling their original ideas and how live-action influences, from Once to Were Warriors and Sesame Street, inspire their unique approach to animation .
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2022-03-311h 27
Don't Give Up113. Alex LeightonOur guest is Alex Leighton, one of the creators and directors of New Zealand's premiere 2D animation studio Mukpuddy. We spoke to Alex and his business partner Ryan Cooper a few years ago about their then new show Barefoot Bandits and now Alex returns to talk about their brand new show 'The Adventures Of Tumeke Space' which has just launched on TVNZ OnDemand. We have a very real and honest chat about the good, the bad and the Jelly. You’ll know what I mean when you get to it! Support the show
2021-03-111h 30
C21PodcastAlex Leighton, Ryan Cooper and Harry SinclairMukpuddy Animation co-founders Alex Leighton and Ryan Cooper on being back at their desks in New Zealand with the pandemic under control; and Harry Sinclair, director and writer of Kiri AND Lou, on his journey from cult musician to working in children’s TV.
2021-02-0432 min
How Not To Be An AssholeS02/Episode 11: Alex, Ryan & Greg From MukpuddyWith Dom back in the city and Dan's Uber career in the toilet, the team decided to get things rolling again. This week they sit down with animators Alex, Ryan and Greg to discuss their new show, The Barefoot Bandits. Todd devises an ingenious measure of success in New Zealand, Dan recounts the time he tried virtual reality and was stuck in a windowless room for 12 hours, and and Alex and Ryan talk about the joys of owning heaps of toys as adults.
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2020-02-171h 12
Daryl Habraken Results May VaryEP02 Ryan CooperI sit down and chew the fat with one of the nicest guys in TV.
Ryan is one of the chiefs at Mukpuddy Animation Studio.
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2018-09-2100 min
Don't Give Up45. Alex Leighton & Ryan CooperAlex Leighton & Ryan Cooper are the brains and good looks behind Mukpuddy Animation. Tenacity is an understatement for these guys. Mukpuddy is an independent studio that launched over fifteen years ago and has stubbornly worked through many set backs and false starts before finally getting the green light on their biggest project to date; The Barefoot Bandits (TVNZ) a show they’ve affectionately dubbed "The Kiwi Goonies". On the eve of the release of season two, they visited our studio and had a candid conversation about their journey. Get in to it!Support the show
2017-08-101h 56
Verbal HighsEpisode 25: MukpuddyAlex Leighton & Ryan Cooper draw, voice & script the cartoon show Barefoot Bandits. Alongside Tim Evans they run Auckland animation studio Mukpuddy. In high school Disney was Alex’s Iron Maiden. Please subscribe to the podcast & check www.verbalhighs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2017-05-131h 29
RubberOnion Animation PodcastFlaming Hedgehog
SEGMENT EPISODE! After such a long break from these you get 2 in a row, how about that! The theme this week is the broad range of animation and that means quality, quantity, and future projections! We talk about some animation news, answer an Audience Question, of course hit up some Rapid Fire segments, and I (Stephen) review Anomalisa on this episode while the written version and the segment by itself will be up tomorrow! We also have a talkback moment about Deadpool since I saw it last week and I make Rob jealous with my gloating. Finally, I wa...
2016-02-171h 41RubberOnion Animation PodcastMukpuddy Interview Out in the land of New Zealand, modern land of zeal, there exists an animation studio called... Mukpuddy. Formed by the collective might of Ryan Cooper, Alex Leighton and Tim Evans they make cartoons with a distinctive style and a prolific speed. They took the time out from their morning in the future to our nighttime (because as it turns out, Earth rotates... pun) to talk with us about their new studio space and their brand new, full half-hour animated series The Barefoot Bandits!
Listen for false accusation, guessing emails, Homer Simpson, "Casey Kasem's" grinder outing, and poo r...
2015-11-112h 09RubberOnion Animation PodcastEpisode 31 - Diamond in the MouthWe kicked off June with another LIVE episode of the podcast! We talked about Reading Rainbow, gushed over Mukpuddy's work, loved the "Song of the Sea" trailer, and discussed Sony VFX house Imageworks leaving the US for greener tax credit pastures of the great north in Vancouver. But not before we could talk about Godzilla and Maleficent, however... two movies on opposite ends of the spectrum in numerous ways. Thanks to everyone who showed up for the live taping and joined us in the chat room... you're all awesome! This week's title comes courtesy of Andrew Kaiko in the...
2014-06-041h 32RubberOnion Animation PodcastEpisode 23 - Unrelated Vomit StoriesArchie's gonna die! Rob was on Comedy Central! We tell vomit stories! So many things happening. This was our second attempt at a live podcast and we had a great turnout in the chat! Everyone was suggesting names for the title of the podcast and we ultimately chose the one Ryan from Mukpuddy animation studio suggested. This is also the first time we have something unique for both those who saw the podcast live and those of you listening here... success! But what I really want to know is... what are some of YOUR unrelated vomit stories?
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2014-04-101h 31