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

21 September 2026

Jason Dwyer (Clarence, Craig of the Creek, Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake)

Marve and Melissa welcome Storyboard Artist Jason Dwyer (@jasonmdwyer on IG)!

We discuss his beginnings ( and ending) at ABC Mouse, his years at Cartoon Network, and, most importantly, his dragon hoard. Check out his website for a full list of his projects and how to contact him!

Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx

Email us at notonerightwaypod@gmail.com for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!

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08 September 2026

Kevin Temmer (The Amazing Digital Circus, Murder Drones, Ice Age: Collision Course)

Marve and Melissa welcome Lead Animator Kevin Temmer (@kevtemz on IG)!

We discuss his early career at Blue Sky (RIP), animating for mobile games, and how to spend hours making goopy tears. Follow his YouTube channel, Temmer Tunes, for behind the scenes insight into animation and his original work!

Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx

Email us at notonerightwaypod@gmail.com for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!

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24 August 2026

Kris Mukai (Adventure Time, We Bare Bears, Summer Camp Island)

Marve and Melissa welcome Storyboard Artist and Writer Kris Mukai!

We discuss goopy books, the truth behind risograph printers, and her leap into writing for animation. You can see more or Kris' work on her personal website and her webshop, Creature Hour. Buy a print or zine to show Kris some love!

Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx

Email us at notonerightwaypod@gmail.com for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!

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10 August 2026

Eddy Okba (Despicable Me 2, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Win or Lose)

Marve and Melissa welcome Character Animator Eddy Okba!

We discuss boys fighting manga, animating minions at Illumination, and of course our love for Win or Lose. Stay til the end to hear Eddy's stellar advice on being an animator!

Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx

Email us at notonerightwaypod@gmail.com for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!

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27 July 2026

Peter Jemstedt (Bläck, Goodbye Kansas)

Marve and Melissa welcome Rigging Discipline Supervisor Peter Jemstedt! We discuss our favorite childhood toys, Peter's path to Goodbye Kansas, and a lot - seriously a lot - about rigging. If you've ever wanted to learn about what it takes to be a rigger, this episodes for you!

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13 July 2026

Mari Costa (Belle of the Ball, Forgive-Me-Not, Lumberjanes)

Marve and Melissa welcome Story Artist and Cartoonist Mari Costa (@marinscos)!

We discuss Mari's early webcomics, the different skills needed for storyboarding and comic writing, and creating fairytales. Mari's latest graphic novel Forgive-Me-Not is out now; buy a copy (or two or three) and request it from your local library!

Check out their work here!

Cover Art by Les H. follow them on Instagram @xlehx

Email us at notonerightwaypod@gmail.com for any questions or comments! Or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!

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