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The Spark podcast is a bi-weekly show exploring the creativity, technology, and business of CG. The show is produced by the Spark Computer Graphics Society. Fore more about Spark, visit sparkcg.org

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July 5, 2020Episode 1

S01E01: A Conversation with Takeshi Furukawa

A Conversation With Takeshi Furukawa

July 20, 2020Episode 2

S01E02: A Conversation with Brenda Gilbert

A Conversation With Brenda Gilbert

August 2, 2020Episode 3

S01E03: A Conversation with Gordon Durity

A Conversation With Gordon Durity

August 17, 2020Episode 4

S01E04: A Conversation with Sean O'Reilly

A Conversation with Sean O'Reilly

August 30, 2020Episode 5

S01E05: A Conversation with Simon Barry

A Conversation with Simon Barry

October 1, 2020Episode 6

S01E06: A Conversation with Nilo Rodis - Part 1

Nilo Rodis’ career spans such iconic franchises as Star Wars, Raiders and Star Trek. In fact, his career is so epic, we couldn’t fit it all in onto one episode! In part one of our exclusive conversation, Rodis discusses his early career working in Detroit’s once-booming car industry, how he came to work with George Lucas, and his unlikely friendship and colaboration with John Hughes.

October 20, 2020Episode 7

S01E07: A Conversation with Nilo Rodis - Part 2

In part two of our conversation, Nilo talks candidly about that time he quit the business. We take a deep-dive into Johnny Mnemonic, his career shift into video games, and how he stays creative, motivated, and inspired.

November 6, 2020Episode 8

S01E08: A Conversation with Cinzia Angelini

November 25, 2020Episode 9

S01E09: A Conversation with Snowden+Fine

December 7, 2020Episode 10

S01E10: A Conversation with Jennifer Twiner McCarron

Jennifer Twiner McCarron has always known that she wanted to create safe spaces for artists and creators to create, innovate and excel, and in her tenure at the helm of Thunderbird Entertainment, she has done just that, growing Atomic Cartoons from 25 to more than 450 artists, and leading the company into a new era of award-winning original works and content. We spoke with Jennifer about discovering her passion at an early age, taking the big leap into the role of CEO, and her leadership during a pandemic. Jennifer Twiner McCarron Jennifer Twiner McCarron on IMDb Atomic Cartoons Atomic Cartoons Website Atomic Cartoons on Instagram Atomic Cartoons on Twiter Thunderbird Thunderbird Website Thunderbird on Instagram Thunderbird on Twitter Thunderbird on Facebook Table of Content 00:00 - Welcome 00:17 - Introduction 01:19 - Sources of Inspiration 04:06 - Creator/Leadership Crossroads 07:06 - Trusting Ones Skills 11:58 - Diversity and Authenticity 17:56 - Pandemic Work/Life Balance 24:10 - Supporting Remote Workers 27:07 - COVID-19 Aftermath 29:14 - Lessons Learned and Future Goals 32:38 - Parting Advice