This week, Chris welcomes Ellie Lenz — CG Lead and Unreal Engine Artist for The Wingfeather Saga and a proud Lipscomb University graduate. From her early days on the project to leading the show’s 3D and Unreal Engine work, Ellie has played a key role in shaping the visual world of Aerwiar. In this episode, she shares what goes into bringing the show’s environments and characters to life, the evolving role of real-time tools in animation, and how collaboration across departments fuels the creative process. Together, they reflect on the artistry, innovation, and teamwork that make The Wingfeather Saga soar! Season 3 of The Wingfeather Saga is now streaming on Angel!

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Theme Music: “Lively Tavern” by Alexander Nakarada. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

This week, Chris welcomes Beau Sherman — Animation Coordinator for The Wingfeather Saga and the very first team member hired for the series. From those early startup days to leading coordination across the animation pipeline, Beau has been at the heart of making Aerwiar come to life. In this episode, he shares what it’s like to manage the creative flow between artists, animators, and production, how the team has grown over the years, and the unique challenges of building an animated series from the ground up. Together, they look back on the journey, teamwork, and perseverance that have shaped The Wingfeather Saga — all leading up to the release of Season 3 on November 12th!

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Theme Music: “Lively Tavern” by Alexander Nakarada. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

This week, Chris welcomes Jennifer Teter — Line Producer for The Wingfeather Saga and a seasoned animation professional with years of experience at Disney. Beloved by everyone on the production, Jennifer shares what it takes to keep an animated series running smoothly, the unique challenges of bringing The Wingfeather Saga to life, and how her background in animation production has shaped the show’s success. Together, they discuss the heart, teamwork, and behind-the-scenes magic that make the series possible — all leading up to the release of Season 3 on November 12th!

To watch The Wingfeather Saga, visit: https://www.wingfeathersaga.com/

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Theme Music: “Lively Tavern” by Alexander Nakarada. Licensed under CC BY 4.0

This week, Chris welcomes Garrett Taylor — Art Director for The Wingfeather Saga and former team member at Pixar. A key member of the creative team, Garrett shares insights into bringing the world of Aerwiar to life, what inspired his visual approach, and how his Pixar experience shaped the look and feel of the series. Together, they dive into the collaborative process behind the art direction, the evolution of the show's style, and a few behind-the-scenes stories ahead of Season 3’s release on November 12th!

To watch The Wingfeather Saga, visit: https://www.wingfeathersaga.com/

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Theme Music: ‘Lively Tavern’ by Alexander Nakarada. Licensed under CC BY 4.0”)

This week, Chris welcomes Andrew Peterson — creator of The Wingfeather Saga and executive producer of the acclaimed series. Together, they look back on their early VeggieTales days, the wild ride of launching a Kickstarter short film, and the creative process behind making the show a reality. They even discuss some behind the scenes secrets ahead of Season 3 releasing on November 12th!

To watch The Wingfeather Saga visit: https://www.wingfeathersaga.com/

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The Official Wingfeather Podcast takes listeners behind the scenes of the acclaimed animated series The Wingfeather Saga. Hosted by showrunner and executive producer J. Chris Wall, each episode invites fans into the studio where artists, animators, musicians, and cast members bring Andrew Peterson’s beloved books to life.

Through in-depth interviews, candid stories, and insider insights, listeners will discover the craft, people, and collaboration that shape the animated series, from script to finished episodes. Whether it’s hearing how a character comes alive in CG, what it takes to score the series, or the challenges of adapting key story moments, the podcast gives fans an insider pass to the people and process behind the curtain.