Creating a New Animation Style for the Avatar Aang Movie | Braving the Elements S5 Ep 2 | Avatar Legends
Crafting the vision for an animated feature film is no small task. Production designer Jake Panian and art director Aaron Loftis discuss the complex process of bringing the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender movie to life with a painterly aesthetic mixing 2D and 3D animated elements!
The Making of the Avatar Aang Movie | Braving the Elements S5 Ep 1 | Avatar Legends
We're finally able to talk about the Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender movie! Janet and Dante reunite with Avatar creators Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko along with the film's director Lauren Montgomery to discuss what it was like to develop an Avatar project of this scale. How is making an 85 minute film different from creating a season of television? And how did they find the version of the story with the strongest emotional journey for Aang?
Behind the Scenes of New Avatar Series! | Braving the Elements S5 Trailer | Friday September 25th | Avatar Legends
A new Avatar legend begins with the official companion podcast Avatar: Braving the Elements. Join hosts Janet Varney (the voice of Korra) and Dante Basco (the voice of Prince Zuko) each week as they watch brand-new episodes of the all new series Avatar: Seven Havens! They'll also be breaking down the new Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender movie, and revisiting The Legend of Korra Book 3: Change. Get ready to meet the voices behind new Avatar characters for the very first time, as well as hear from the creative team that helps bring these stories to life. Don't miss the biggest season yet of Avatar: Braving the Elements!
30 Years of Weinerville: Cast, Crew & Fans | Splat Attack Podcast
It’s time to open the doors of the Slime Vault! 🟢
Originally released as a Patreon exclusive, this special episode of Splat Attack is officially being released to the public just in time to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Weinerville!
We’re taking a trip back to the weird, hilarious, and unforgettable world of Weinerville, one of Nickelodeon’s most unique shows of the 1990s. And we’re joined by some very special guests who helped bring that world to life!
🎭 Marc Weiner
🎭 Max Weiner
🎭 Ray Abruzzo
🎭 David “Wavey Davy” Jordan
We talk about the making of Weinerville, the characters, the behind-the-scenes stories, what it was like working on Nickelodeon in the 90s, and why the show still has such a devoted fanbase 30 years later.
If you grew up watching Nickelodeon in the 1990s, remember Weinerville, or just love classic 90s television nostalgia, this is one episode you definitely don't want to miss.
So grab your favorite 90s snack, crank up the nostalgia, and join us as we release this episode from the Splat Attack Slime Sewer! 🟢
📺 Splat Attack is a 90s podcast celebrating the slime-filled past of Nickelodeon, with interviews, memories, nostalgia, and conversations with the people who helped make the 90s unforgettable.
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KENAN & KEL: 30 Years Later, They Tell ALL! | Splat Attack Podcast
KENAN & KEL turns 30! 🎉 To celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of Nickelodeon's most beloved 90s shows, Splat Attack is going behind the scenes with two people who were actually there!
We sit down with Dan Frischman, who played Chris Potter on Kenan & Kel, and David “Wavy Davy” Jordan, the show's Prop Master, for an incredible conversation about the making of the series, their experiences on set, and what it was really like working on one of Nickelodeon's biggest hits.
From the characters and comedy that made Kenan & Kel a 90s classic to the behind-the-scenes stories that fans never got to hear, we're looking back at the history of the show and celebrating 30 years of orange soda, crazy adventures, and Nickelodeon nostalgia!
If you grew up watching Nickelodeon in the 90s, this is one you don't want to miss!
Is Oprah A Secret Drake and Josh Fan?! | Good Guys Podcast | Josh Peck
Mazel Morons! This week, we’re together in the same studio and we talk about Oprah acknowledging Josh’s existence, LeBron James joining the 76ers, a Kobe Bryant tribute tattoo, and the hierarchy of mall treats.
Then, the perfect order at Peter Luger Steak House, leaning on ChatGPT for emotional advice, and meeting the RZA on a flight.
What are ya nuts?! Love ya!
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The shorts are on the pole. The bunks are decorated and ready. The pies are set and it's time for Camp Anawanna! This childhood staple of kids who grew up with Nickelodeon in the early 90s will remember this show, and it's legendary theme song, fondly. Now turning 35 we have some of the cast members joining us in the studio to share memories and stories. Joining us are Venus DeMilo Thomas (Telly Radford), Michael Ray Bower (Eddie 'Donkeylips' Gelfen), Heidi Lukacsik (Dina Alexander), Danny Cooksey (Robert 'Bobby' Budnick) and Megan Mahdavi (Z.Z. Ziff). Along with friends of the podcast Joe Gilpatrick and Clay Prindle, we travel back to the time of Zeke the Plumber, Sara Madre, and the icon that is Kevin 'Ug' Lee. Join us as we talk the 35th anniversary of Salute Your Shorts.
Salute Your Shorts Cast Remembers Kirk Bailey as a ‘Consummate Actor’ and ‘Big Brother’ Figure as They Celebrate Show’s 35th Anniversary
Bailey died months after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2022
NEED TO KNOW
Salute Your Shorts aired on Nickelodeon from 1991 to 1992
Venus DeMilo Thomas, Megan Mahdavi, Michael Ray Bower, Heidi Lukacsik and Danny Cooksey participated in a virtual reunion as the show celebrates its 35th anniversary
During their time on the Splat Attack podcast, they shared memories of their late castmate, Kirk Bailey, who played Kevin ‘Ug’ Lee
The cast of Salute Your Shorts is looking back at 35 years of Camp Anawanna memories.
Venus DeMilo Thomas, Megan Mahdavi, Michael Ray Bower, Heidi Lukacsik and Danny Cooksey appeared in a virtual reunion on the Splat Attack podcast, where they took time to remember late castmate Kirk Bailey, who played Kevin ‘Ug’ Lee.
Cooksey, 50, shared his favorite memory of Bailey, who died in March 2022 at the age of 59, six months after he was first diagnosed with lung cancer. Recalling an episode where the two decide to be each other for a day, Cooksey said, “He was so much fun.”
“He was so quick. He was so, so funny, and especially, he was just a good, good dude. He was great to work with,” he continued.
Mahdavi recalled Bailey as someone who “really took care of us”, using night shoots as an example.
“One of the cameramen was telling us that there was a prison on the other side of the hill, where they had some escapees, just to amp things up. And Kirk just made everything okay. He always made sure. That was who he was,” she added.
Lukacsik, 49, remembers Bailey as a true role model for her as a child actor, especially because she didn’t have the same background in the craft as some of her castmates.
“One of the things that I think he exemplified for me, and I don’t know if you guys agree, being a young actor, I looked up to him so much. Because I would struggle with my lines and memorizing things.... There was this scene where I had to dress up like Madonna. And I just couldn’t get that line and just struggled over and over and over again,” she recalled.
Michael Ray Bower Reveals the Heartfelt Reason Why the Last Episode of Salute Your Shorts is His Favorite
Bower played Eddie ‘Donkeylips’ Gelfin throughout the show’s run
NEED TO KNOW
Salute Your Shorts aired on Nickelodeon from 1991 to 1992
Venus DeMilo Thomas, Megan Mahdavi, Michael Ray Bower, Heidi Lukacsik and Danny Cooksey participated in a virtual reunion on the Splat Attack podcast as the show celebrates its 35th anniversary
Bower shared his favorite episode of the series and explained his unexpected pick
Michael Ray Bower finds the end of Salute Your Shorts to be bittersweet.
The actor, 51, played Eddie ‘Donkeylips’ Gelfin on the Nickelodeon series, which aired from 1991 to 1992. While he has many fond memories of his character’s adventures, during a reunion with his castmates on the Splat Attack podcast, he shared that, “The best episode, unfortunately, feels like it’s the last episode.
“It’s the last episode. Not because it ended, but because my character, throughout the series, started out as a bully and then became somewhat part of the heart of the show,” he explained.
Bower continued, “Then I ended up taking over the company as the CEO and kind of providing substance for the camp to make money through all the hijinks. And again, just for the big ugly doof... it’s a whole arc, like a villain-to-hero-arc, and I really, really enjoyed it. But I’m sad that was the last episode.”
Bower made another surprising admission during the episode, revealing that he’s not a fan of the show’s iconic theme song.
“I hate to be honest, I absolutely hate the f--king theme song,” he proclaimed.
“I’m sorry, excuse my language. But I’m on Cameo, trying to make a living off of my past. And every opportunity through Cameo or podcasts is, ‘Can you sing the theme song? Can you sing the theme song?’ And I even tell people my name is Michael Ray Bower, not Donkey Lips,” Bower explained.
Salute Your Shorts Actress Megan Mahdavi Praises Showrunners for Keeping the Series ‘Wholesome’ and ‘Rosy’ for Young Actors
The cast noted their Nickelodeon experience was different than that of shows that aired in the 2000s on the network
NEED TO KNOW
Salute Your Shorts aired on Nickelodeon from 1991 to 1992, but was syndicated on the network for a decade
The camp-based series was beloved by viewers and the young cast, who praised the safe work environment that many take for granted
Venus DeMilo Thomas, Megan Mahdavi, Michael Ray Bower, Heidi Lukacsik and Danny Cooksey participated in a virtual reunion on the Splat Attack podcast as the show celebrates its 35th anniversary
Megan Mahdavi has the fondest memories of her time on Salute Your Shorts.
The former actress appeared alongside castmates Venus DeMilo Thomas, Michael Ray Bower, Heidi Lukacsik, and Danny Cooksey in a virtual reunion on the Splat Attack podcast as the show celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Acknowledging that child actors don’t always have a positive experience on the sets of their projects, Mahdavi praised the crew behind Salute Your Shorts for providing an appropriate and positive environment for the show’s young talent.
“We had such a love affair with our crew. We had a young, cool crew and they took care,” she began.
“We had an amazing, amazing crew. Like these scandals coming out now that I read, I feel like, ‘Wow, we were the luckiest cast in the world because not only were our writers these wholesome guys who, their thought was like ‘Food is funny,’ “ Mahdavi acknowledged.
“I mean, they never did things to embarrass us or... I just feel like how lucky. If you’re going to be a child actor, how lucky to be a child actor with the nicest crew on earth,” she continued.
The star later added, “For me, it was just a really rosy experience. I think they took care of us as kids. So my memories of Salute Your Shorts are like, the best time of my life. I mean, I have kids now so nothing can ever be better than that, but yeah, it was just an awesome experience. It’s the summer camp I always wish I’d gone to.”
Daniella Monet Talks Trina Vega, the ‘Victorious’ Legacy, ‘Hannah Montana,’ and ‘Hollywood Arts’ | Zach Sang Show
Thirteen years since the end of ‘Victorious’ and its spin-off is now imminent: ‘Hollywood Arts,’ starring Daniella Monet reprising her role as Trina (and exec producing). Crazy. Crazier still that Monet — who came up with Zach — has never been on the show. So this interview is really more like a catch up with old friends as they reflect on the next chapter of one of Nickelodeon's most beloved franchises. Together they look back at the original show's legacy, where we left Trina, how the show came together, and what fans can expect as the story picks up — with a few familiar faces set to return.
Beyond ‘HA’ Daniella opens up about balancing acting with raising two children, why Hallmark movies have become such a great fit for this stage of her life, and the changing entertainment landscape since she first dreamed of landing a Nickelodeon show. Other topics discussed: the ‘Victorious’ cast group chat, Trina's evolution, Daniella's audition for ‘Hannah Montana’ and ‘Chicago’ (she busts out some bars), an unexpected run-in with Tom Cruise, filming a McDonald's commercial as a vegan, whether Zach might finally make his long-awaited cameo in the ‘Victorious’ universe, and so much more.
During the episode, Daniella reveals that the Pilot episode of Hollywood Arts will find Trina landing a job as a substitute teacher at Hollywood Arts in the hopes that she'll get to meet the famous parents of the students, however, along the way throughout the series, she'll find purpose in teaching.
Daniella Monet on Victorious, Almost Being Hannah Montana & Ariana Grande's Secret Message | Josh Peck
Mazel morons! This week, the marvelous Daniella Monet joins us to reveal everything about the Victorious reboot coming to Netflix - and why she's going back to Hollywood Arts. Plus: the full story of how she almost played Hannah Montana, and the voice note Ariana Grande sent her that changed everything. Daniella opens up about walking away from Hollywood for five years after becoming a mom, losing her SAG insurance as a working mother, and why she's saying yes to Hallmark movies over blockbusters- AKA Josh's dream.
Chapters
00:00 – Mazel Morons
02:03 – Craft Services vs. Bringing Food from Home
06:14 – Daniella's 5-Year Break from Acting & Nursing Her Kids
Dear Media is the largest podcast network focused on amplifying women’s voices and audiences. Founded in 2018, DM hosts 80+ podcasts fronted by top-tier talent and has a following of more than 60M across social channels. DM is building the podcast incubator of the future through a 360-degree business model, providing unparalleled support from concept to editorial, production, distribution, and commerce extensions. Due to its highly engaged and vast consumer audience, the network attracts global brands and digital savvy partners.
Jim Jinkins Shares His Favorite Doug Episodes | Splat Attack Podcast
Dear Journal. It's me: Doug. Today's one of those days where it's necessary to stop, smell the roses, and look back at all the memories I've created so far while living in Bluffington, so I invited over Alex and Brett and their friends Travis and Jim Jinkins to reminisce with me over a cold pitcher of beet juice.
Today, we'll each be sharing a few hand-picked favorite episodes of ours, ranging from Abnormal movie screenings to rocking the Honker Burger with The Beets. There's never a dull moment as long as you are in good company, and you'll never know when there will be a windy day to send some luck your way.
I hope everyone enjoys this episode released from the slime vault as we take a look at more of my slice of life!
Paramount+ is planning to put podcasts on its signature streaming service, Business Insider has learned.
Paramount Skydance streaming executives told tech and product staffers in a Thursday (May 14) meeting that they see video podcasts as a growth opportunity.
Dan Reich, Paramount's Executive Vice President (EVP) of streaming product, told employees that his goal is to "get more of the video podcasts" and "slice those up into segments for us to surface" in the streamer's short-form feed, according to a recording of the call obtained by Business Insider.
Netflix added video podcasts in January, becoming the first Hollywood streamer to make a major push into the format long dominated by YouTube. Netflix licensed shows from podcast networks, including Bill Simmons' The Ringer. Other streamers, like Hulu and HBO Max, have let users watch companion podcasts in their apps, and Hulu began licensing podcasts this spring.
The theory is that podcasts — and short-form video, which Paramount+ has invested in — could help streamers boost engagement, particularly during the daytime.
Video podcasts can help with both "long-form discovery" and "viewing itself," Reich said.
A person familiar with Paramount's approach framed the podcast push as an exploration and as part of the company's culture of experimentation in tech and media.
Ellison's company distributes a handful of podcasts, including shows about hit shows Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Yellowstone and Survivor, as well as podcasts from late-night hosts Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, and a continuation of Star Trek: Khan. Nickelodeon also has a partnership with Starglow to produce family-friendly podcasts inspired by the brand's popular preschool properties. Those podcasts don't currently appear on Paramount+, however.
Paramount is in talks with conservative podcaster Katie Miller — the wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller — for a distribution deal, Axios reported on Thursday. Miller's podcast has featured interviews with many Trumpworld figures. Axios also reported that Paramount has spoken with podcast groups such as Jubilee Media.
Hugh Williams, a former Google exec who recently joined David Ellison's Paramount as an EVP and "Executive in Residence," said in the Thursday meeting that he's "pretty excited about podcasts."
"I think podcasts are great — I'm really glad we're getting into that space," Williams said on the call.
The product initiative to get podcasts onto Paramount+ began in early January and has a "target end" date of Tuesday, July 7, according to a screenshot of an internal project management dashboard viewed by Business Insider.
Another reference to the podcast project was labeled as a "key priority," a screenshot viewed by Business Insider showed.
Podcasts on Paramount+ could "exist as their own series," be tied to a franchise, or act as companion content, like an "aftershow," the screenshot said.
Jazzing up Paramount+
Paramount has been busy bolstering its namesake streamer.
Reich said on the Thursday call that his team was working with Paramount's news and sports groups to integrate some of their clips into the streamer.
"We're working with CBS Sports and CBS News to get all of their clips, sports highlights, news highlights into the service," Reich said. "That is a competitive advantage for us against companies like Netflix that don't have that volume of content."
Paramount+ added a short-form video feed in April on iOS mobile devices, which was a top first-quarter priority for the company.
The streamer is also looking to add interactive elements like a shopping feature and sports stats, which Williams nodded at.
"You can imagine sports scores, different ad formats, shoppable scenes," Williams said on the call. "I think there's just so much opportunity ahead of us."
Ellison's company is also combining the tech platforms for Paramount+ and Pluto TV this summer, and has brought together key technical teams to make that happen.
Behind The Scenes Stories Of Nickelodeon You've Never Heard | Splat Attack Podcast
When fans tell people that worked on Nickelodeon "You made my childhood," production managers and art directors often are overlooked. However those people have had some incredible input to make sure our "childhood" was created! Joining us in the studio is couple Mark & Jeanne Simon. Mark was the Art Director and Jeanne was Production Manager for many 90s Nick shows! Clarissa Explains It All, Gullah Gullah Island, What Would You Do?, Welcome Freshmen, and GUTS are just SOME of the shows they've been part of! And let me tell ya... they have some STORIES! Did you know Marc Summers got angry in a meeting and stormed out? There are so many stories we couldn't get them all in one episode! Join us for a very special episode of "A Conversation With Mark & Jeanne Simon."
Comment below what questions you'd like us to ask them on their next interview with us.
Clarissa Explains It All: Stories You Never Heard (35th Anniversary) | Splat Attack Podcast
Breaking the fourth wall wasn't a common thing for children's entertainment, but that was exactly what Clarissa would do. With a sense of fashion, pop culture references, witty dialogue, and cutting edge effects, creator Mitchell Kriegman created a staple of Nickelodeon history. For the 35th anniversary of Clarissa Explains It All, the Splat Attack gang are joined by writers Neena Beber & Alan Goodman, creator Mitchell Kriegman, and David Eck (Clifford). Together they share with us the making of this landmark sitcom on the first network for kids!
0:00 Intro
1:26 Guest Intro
4:41 Character Names
7:43 How Did the Show Originate?
14:13 The Beginnings of Clifford
17:17 Casting Clarissa & Family
23:57 Revolutionary
26:46 Writing for a Teenage Girl
34:53 Janet Darling
38:17 Did You Watch The Show?
41:05 Clarissa and Boys
45:57 The New Face of Nickelodeon
52:06 The Writers' Room
1:03:26 David's Highlights
1:05:43 Out of This World Residuals
1:07:36 Clarissa Now
1:12:27 Commercial Break
1:15:16 Clarissa Merch
1:17:41 Favorite Episodes
1:26:10 Captions
1:29:41 When Did You Know It Was A Success?
1:35:08 Fantasy Sequences & Pop Culture References
Look who just turned 30! In The Mystery Files of Shelby Woo, Nickelodeon's first kid detective solved various crimes in Orlando and "Boston." She faced many dangers, many criminals, and had many allies. For the first time, the Splat Attack Podcast is uniting the Florida and Montreal casts in an interview featuring:
🔎 Irene Ng (Shelby Woo)
🔎 Adam Busch (Noah)
🔎 Steve Purnick (Det. Hineline)
🔎 Eleanor Noble (Angie)
🔎 Noah Aiken-Klar (Vince)
🔎 Ellen David (Det. Delancey)
🔎 Alan Goodman (show creator)
Together they share some of the exclusive behind-the-scenes secrets and wonderful memories of making Nickelodeon's standout mystery series.
The Big Mistake We Make About Depression | Alive with Steve Burns
Is depression actually increasing or are we misunderstanding what it really is?
Steve Burns sits down with psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Jessi Gold to unpack why depression is often confused with everyday sadness, burnout, or stress.
Is social media and modern life shaping the way we talk about mental health,?
Why do so many people seem “fine” while quietly struggling,?
And how is self-diagnosis changing the conversation?
It’s a thoughtful, honest discussion about what depression actually looks like and why getting the definition right matters.
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There are a thousand podcasts you can listen to. This one listens back.
Alive with Steve Burns continues the conversation you began all those years ago. Back then it was letters and numbers and graham crackers. Now it’s death, sex, taxes, and all the big, messy questions of being alive. Why does money stress us out? Is the American dream dead? What’s the future of truth?
Each week, a new guest drops by Steve’s window for a genuine and respectful dialogue between two people just trying to figure it out, together.
Funny, tender, and just a little weird, this show invites you to sit down and think with Steve once again and wonder… what it really means to be Alive.
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