March 23, 2026

Surprise Cast #239 Neal & Melissa McCullough

1 hour 38 minutes

Dear Neal and Melissa,

It brought a huge smile to have you both on Surprise Cast! Together, you unpacked what it truly means to work as designers and illustrators—the daily grind, highs, lows, and everything in between. It was great learning about the Willis Wonderland Foundation pop-up book and the backstory of discovering Hand Drawn Creative in 2009. I absolutely loved hearing how comics, post-punk music, and posters have shaped your visual language. We share quite a bit in common when it comes to appreciating great music. I know listeners will thoroughly enjoy hearing about your lives as illustrators. Thank you for bringing the Irish charm, kindness, and memorable stories!

Follow Hand Drawn Creative: https://handdrawncreative.co.uk/

Music courtesy by

The Teardrop Explodes: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCIM22kwWk_IeaEXty-6z1AQ

Chameleons: https://chameleonsband.com/

Echo and the Bunnymen: https://www.bunnymen.com/

Charlie Parker: https://charlieparkermusic.com/

Miki Berenyi Trio: https://mikistuff.com/

Jonathan Richman: https://jonathanrichmantour.com/

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