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Season 1

April 12, 2025

Bonus Ep: Michelle Danner: Behind the Scenes with Hollywood’s Acting …

Send us a text What does it take to guide a performance from good to unforgettable? In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed acting coach and director Michelle Danner, whose work behind the scenes has helped shape some of ...

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April 7, 2025

Bonus Episode: Chaos, Cameras, and the Cost of Journalism”

Send us a text Richie McGinniss has stood in the middle of American flashpoints — Kenosha, Portland, the Capitol steps on January 6 — not behind a Zoom lens, but with his boots on the ground and his camera rolling. He’s been ...

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Feb. 28, 2025

STONE BY NIGHT: GARGOYLES UNLEASHED

Send us a text Join us this week as we sit down with animation legend Frank Paur, the visionary director who helped bring Disney's "Gargoyles" to life. Frank takes us behind the scenes of this groundbreaking series that defie...

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Feb. 21, 2025

Behind the Mask: Zach Hoffman on Voicing Zartan

Send us a text Episode Description Join us for an extraordinary deep dive into the world of voice acting with Zach Hoffman, the talented artist who brings the notorious master of disguise, Zartan, to life. In this exclusive i...

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Feb. 14, 2025

Drawing Through Decades - Animation Legend Keith Tucker

Send us a text Drawing Through Decades - Animation Legend Keith Tucker Get ready for an animation masterclass! This week on Back to Pop, we're diving deep into the art of animation with industry legend Keith Tucker, whose inc...

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Feb. 7, 2025

From Panel, To Dojo, To Studio: The Michael Watkins Story

Send us a text # From Panel to Studio: The Michael Watkins Story Step into the vibrant world of comic book artistry with Michael Watkins, a veteran illustrator whose pencil strokes have shaped some of the most iconic characte...

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Nov. 14, 2024

King Of Nerds

Send us a text 🎙️ Join us on Back to Pop as we dive into the hilarious, heartfelt, and iconic legacy of “Revenge of the Nerds” with none other than Robert Carradine! Known to fans worldwide as the quintessential nerd, Lewis S...

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Nov. 8, 2024

Drawing in the Dark: How Bill Finger Built Batman"

Send us a text 🦇 THE DARK KNIGHT'S HIDDEN CREATOR: A Conversation with Athena Finger In this compelling episode, we pull back the curtain on one of comic book history's most fascinating untold stories. Join us as we welcome A...

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Oct. 24, 2024

Behind the Mask: The Creation of Darkwing Duck

Send us a text *Get dangerous with this exclusive deep dive into one of Disney's most beloved animated series!* In this special episode, we pull back the purple cape on the creation of everyone's favorite ego-driven superhero...

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June 28, 2024

Journey Through Animation with Buzz Dixon

Send us a text Buzz Dixon, is a celebrated writer and story editor who has left an indelible mark on animation history. Join us today for an engaging episode as we sit down with Buzz Dixon, a luminary in the animation industr...

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March 16, 2024

Slapping Ink

Send us a text On this captivating episode of Back To Pop, we dive deep into the artistic mind of Stephen B. Scott, renowned for his groundbreaking work in the comic book industry and beyond. Stephen, a virtuoso of visual sto...

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March 4, 2024

1: Behind the badge with Director Kevin Altieri

Send us a text Dive into the world of animated crime-fighting with Kevin Altieri, the visionary director behind the iconic 1980s animated series, C.O.P.S. In this exclusive interview, Kevin takes us on a nostalgic journey bac...

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