Not One Right Way

By Marve Aguiñaga and Melissa Manuel

How do people get jobs in animation, film, gaming? Marve Aguiñaga and Melissa Manuel sit down with people across all these worlds to find out who they are, how they "got in" and who they know. Turns o... more

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How many episodes does Not One Right Way have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

Not One Right Way episodes:

January 06, 2025 Paige Coblentz (Blue Eyed Samurai, Bojack Horseman, Tuca & Bertie)
Marve and Melissa welcome Paige Coblentz (@rampaigeee12), Production Manager at Netflix Animation!
We discuss the important pillars of being prepared, connections, and luck. As well as archery, Paige's time at the Rhode Island School of Design, moving to LA, and so so much more. Please listen to gain all the amazing wisdom Paige has to share!
Check out Paige's work here: https://www.paigecoblentz.com/
Follow us on Instagram @Not1WayPod to stay up to date on when episodes come out. Or on Tumblr @not1rightway-pod!
Email us at [email protected] for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!
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1h 9min
December 30, 2024 Jake Weinstein (Animator, Storyboarder, Sticker Artist)
Marve and Melissa welcome Jake Weinstein (@jakeinaflannel)
We discuss how to apply to cons, making your senior thesis film, having a pet raccoon, and the importance of stickers for networking!
Check out all of Jake's amazing work https://www.jakeweinstein.org/!
Follow us on Instagram @Not1WayPod to stay up to date on when episodes come out. Or on Tumblr @not1rightway-pod!
Email us at [email protected] for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!
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44min
December 23, 2024 Sean Aitchison (Jellybox COO/Production Supervisor)
Marve and Melissa welcome Jellybox COO/Production Supervisor and Writer Sean Aitchison (@sean8urson.bsky.social!)
We discuss how the famous Yaoi animation guild boyfriends came to be, how the animation industry is kind of falling apart, how Sonic is a shōnen protagonist, and more!
Check out Jellybox's amazing work at https://www.jellybox.studio/ or @Jellybox_Studio
Want to listen to more Sean? Check out his own podcasts: @sonicpod.bsky.social & @Attractioneers.bsky.social
Follow us on Instagram @Not1WayPod to stay up to date on when episodes come out. Or on Tumblr @not1rightway-pod!
Email us at [email protected] for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!
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59min
December 16, 2024 Josh Loera (Freelance Artist, AnimSchool)
Marve and Melissa welcome 3D Modeler Josh Loera (@joshloera.art)! We discuss switching careers from engineering to going back to art, working on your craft, and the importance of representation in animation!
Check out Josh's work on https://www.joshloera.com/ !
Follow us on Instagram @Not1WayPod to stay up to date on when episodes come out. Or on Tumblr @not1rightway-pod!
Email us at [email protected] for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!
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49min
December 09, 2024 Lila Schmitz (Dropout, Job of Songs, That Animal Rescue Show)
Marve and Melissa welcome Lila Schmitz (@lilaschmitz__)! The Legal and Operations Assistant for Dropout as well as a director, producer, writer, grip, and more. We discuss the need for grips so we can see in the dark, becoming a carpenter to find our path, falling in love with everyone, and staying curious!
Follow us on Instagram @Not1WayPod to stay up to date on when episodes come out. Or on Tumblr @not1rightway-pod!
Email us at [email protected] for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!
Check out Lila's documentary Job of Songs https://thejobofsongs.com/home
Check out Lila's work on Dropout Presents
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51min
December 02, 2024 Jonathan Cheung (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Lovestruck)
Marve and Melissa welcome Jonathan Cheung (@accidentalprogress)! Listen to learn about his journey from San Jose State (hi Shrunken Head Men), through mobile games and Otome, to Call of Duty and as we all tear up finding meaning making art and problem solving for others. Then we talk about anime for a bit - go dubs!
Follow us on Instagram @Not1WayPod to stay up to date on when episodes come out. Or on Tumblr @not1rightway-pod for the amazing glossary!
Email us at [email protected] for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!
Mentioned in the episode:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jontcheung/
https://www.youtube.com/@LSSalvationSquad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWXUH6TE9-c&list=PLQMjVRzO1X1xzg5gNER9d-x1XW4HQw7n0
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57min
November 27, 2024 Valeria Guénette Espinal (Maya and the Three, Barbie Dream Besties)
Marve and Melissa welcome Valeria Guénette Espinal (@guenettita)!
We discuss how not to become a neuroscientist, greek mythology, and how to optimize your demo reel.
Follow us on Instagram @Not1WayPod to stay up to date on when episodes come out. Or on Tumblr @not1rightway-pod!
Email us at [email protected] for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!
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55min
November 18, 2024Ella Cesari (Mystery Shack Podcast, Pretzel Theater Co, Slam Poet)
Marve and Melissa welcome Ella Cesari (@drawnwithoutref on Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, BlueSky) !
We discuss finding your passion early, making art while in a pandemic, and how to combat loneliness through that art. But also Disney Channel Original films and The Matrix!
Find Ella's many amazing projects here!
Pretzel Theater Co https://ellacesari.weebly.com/
A Phantom of the Paradise 50th anniversary zine, that can be found at potpzine.carrd.co https://www.instagram.com/pretzeltheaterco
Her two podcasts @mysteryshackpod and @matrixqueerpod on the socials
Here's a direct link to Slam Poet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eLNmGT3cq8
Follow us on Instagram @Not1WayPod to stay up to date on when episodes come out. Or on Tumblr @not1rightway-pod!
Email us at [email protected] for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!
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1h 9min
November 11, 2024 Joey Filipiak (Borderlands 3, Guardians of the Galaxy: We're Back, Mortal Kombat 11)
Marve and Melissa welcome Joey Filipiak!
We discuss the best of part of horror movies, how to properly name files, and the importance of flexibility as an animator.
Follow us on Instagram @Not1WayPod to stay up to date on when episodes come out. Or on Tumblr @not1rightway-pod!
Email us at [email protected] for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!
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58min
November 04, 2024 Rin Bhorntus (WWE 2K24, Barbie Doll Adventures)
Marve and Melissa chat with Rin Bhorntus (@amarindra on Instagram) an animator living in LA who has an unconventional path into the field and a love for wrestling, her dog Lana, and an MTV ad that started it all. Rin currently works at Mindshow supervising the animation for animated shows such as Barbie Dream Besties, Barbie Doll Adventures, Monster High music videos, and more!
Follow us on Instagram @Not1WayPod to stay up to date on when episodes come out. Or on Tumblr @not1rightway-pod!
Email us at [email protected] for any questions or comments!
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49min

FAQs about Not One Right Way:

How many episodes does Not One Right Way have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.