Storytelling Saga

Ali discusses the Pixar film, Soul, directed by Pete Docter.

Ali discusses what goes into writing a compelling inciting incident for any given story.

Ali discusses the creative Nicktoon, ChalkZone, created by Bill Burnett and Larry Huber.

Ali discusses the hilarious musical, Avenue Q, music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and book by Jeff Whitty.

Ali discusses the phenomenal show, Fleabag, created by, written by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

Ali discusses the Pixar film, Coco, winner of the listener-voted poll!

Ali shares her New Year's resolutions and talks about a few miscellaneous things including shows she's been watching and upcoming revivals she's looking forward to in 2021. Afterward, she shares a brand new short story she wrote called "Smile or Not."

Ali discusses A Chipmunk Christmas starring Alvin and the Chipmunks. She gives an overview of the Chipmunks and their debut song, "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)," as well as the animated series from the '80s and The Chipettes before sharing her thoughts on this sweet Christmas special.

Ali interviews artist, Sam Kays. She shares about her experience as a background designer on Invader ZIM: Enter the Florpus, her favorite Invader ZIM character and episode, working as a design lead at OddBot, her thoughts on live-action/CGI remakes of 2D animated projects and much more!

Ali interviews TV writer and producer, Shauna McGarry. She shares how she got her start in the industry, what it was like working on Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, details about the award-winning Tuca & Bertie episode she wrote, "The Jelly Lakes," a deeper look into the two BoJack Horseman season 6 episodes she wrote, "The Face of Depression" and "Angela," her advice for writers and much more!