Episode 35 of This Week in Comedy is served with something suitably special: a 500 ml Mountain Goat Brewery Rare Breed Bract 2, cracked open alongside a big conversation about comedy, creativity, cricket and Australian animation.
With Lily Geddes stepping away from this episode, hosts Morry Morgan and Stig Wemyss take over the microphones for a fast moving and entertaining chat with Ken Cantrill, founder of Bigtoon Animation Studio.
As the Rare Breed Bract 2 from Mountain Goat Brewery makes its way around the table, Ken talks about building original animation from the ground up, leaving Xentrix Studios after six years, and putting his energy behind his own creative projects through Bigtoon Animation Studio.
Front and centre is Snick and Willow, Ken’s kids' cricket animation, Snick and Willow, inspired by his time in India, where cricket is more than just a sport. Ken explains how the idea came together, where the title originated, and why humour is essential when creating animation for younger audiences.
He also opens up about the realities behind the finished product, from costly pilots and creative missteps to recognising when an idea needs more work. It is a candid look at the persistence, risk and constant refinement involved in getting an animated series right.
The conversation then turns to Peggy and Molly, Ken’s animated project centred on the unlikely friendship between a magpie and a Staffy. With comedians lending their voices to the production and Stig himself involved, the discussion quickly moves into behind the scenes stories, self promotion and classic This Week in Comedy chaos.
Morry and Stig also tackle comedy news, industry opportunities and the usual collection of unexpected tangents, all while enjoying the featured 500 ml Mountain Goat Brewery Rare Breed Bract 2.
If you love comedy, animation, cricket, creative war stories, Australian entertainment and a quality beer to go with the conversation, this episode delivers all of it.
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