Not One Right Way

How do people get jobs in animation, film, gaming? Marve Aguiñaga and Melissa Manuel sit down with people across all these worlds to find out who they are, how they "got in" and who they know. Turns out the entertainment industry can be pretty small and there's not one right way to do it!

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Latest episodes

06 January 2025

Paige Coblentz (Blue Eyed Samurai, Bojack Horseman, Tuca & Bertie)

Marve and Melissa welcome Paige Coblentz (@rampaigeee12), Production Manager at Netflix Animation! We discuss the important pillars of being prepared, connections, and luck. As well as archery, Paige's time at the Rhode Island School of Design, moving to LA, and so much more. Please listen to gain all the amazing wisdom Paige has to share!

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30 December 2024

Jake Weinstein (Animator, Storyboarder, Sticker Artist)

Marve and Melissa welcome Jake Weinstein (@jakeinaflannel) We discuss how to apply to cons, making your senior thesis film, having a pet raccoon, and the importance of stickers for networking! Check out all of Jake's amazing work https://www.jakeweinstein.org/!

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23 December 2024

Sean Aitchison (Jellybox COO/Production Supervisor)

Marve and Melissa welcome COO and Writer Sean Aitchison (@sean8urson.bsky.social!) We discuss how the famous Yaoi animation guild boyfriends came to be, how the animation industry is kind of falling apart, how Sonic is a shōnen protagonist, and more!

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16 December 2024

Josh Loera (Freelance Artist, AnimSchool)

Marve and Melissa welcome 3D Modeler Josh Loera (@joshloera.art)! We discuss switching careers from engineering to going back to art, working on your craft, and the importance of representation in animation! Check out Josh's work on https://www.joshloera.com/ !

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09 December 2024

Lila Schmitz (Dropout, Job of Songs, That Animal Rescue Show)

Marve and Melissa welcome Lila Schmitz (@lilaschmitz__)! The Legal and Operations Assistant for Dropout as well as a director, producer, writer, grip, and more. We discuss the need for grips so we can see in the dark, becoming a carpenter to find our path, falling in love with everyone, and staying curious!

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02 December 2024

Jonathan Cheung (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Lovestruck)

Marve and Melissa welcome Jonathan Cheung (@accidentalprogress)! Listen to learn about his journey from San Jose State (hi Shrunken Head Men), through mobile games and Otome, to Call of Duty and as we all tear up finding meaning making art and problem solving for others. Then we talk about anime for a bit - go dubs!

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