Dancing Is Forbidden: An Aqua Teen Hunger Force Exploration Ronnie Neeley

What started in hell will end on this podcast... maybe. Matt Maiellaro (Aqua Teen's co-creator, Hellraiser 3's first assistant director of the second [aka "love"] unit) is back with a vengeance... for blood... or at least I assume that's what he was drinking from his cup while we talked. Matt's filling us in on the future of Aqua Teen, while also filling us in on the past of Aqua Teen answering all sorts of Season 12 questions-- from who they originally wanted to voice Vanessa the apple, to if they wanted to change the show's name again, to how storyboarding affected creating the show, and so much more! You'll also gain the forbidden knowledge of whether or not Matt has tried VR, if he's a sports fan, and his comedic influences. To top it off, we're getting into Matt's decision to join YouTube/Twitter, his fire hot Shredforce pilot blowing up online, and how many 12 Oz. Mouse flasks he's lost in the woods.
 
• Matt's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattmaiellaro7460
• Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattMaiellaro
 
• Stream ATHF Season 12 & Plantasm: https://www.max.com/
 
• Shredforce Pilot for DisneyXD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAO2tJIC524
• Busted Pilot for Matt's Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVRYFOmajXs
• Braised Lamb Shank Shred: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO4LWiEHpwY
• Ringo Around The Stars Artwork: https://twitter.com/MattMaiellaro/status/1791409926415221178
• Pastacolypse on Tubi: https://tubitv.com/movies/100003771/pastacolypse
 
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Timestamps: 
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:03:29]How did the new season do?!
[00:04:37] Matt's reaction to Season 12 getting ordered
[00:06:30] Renaming the show in 2023?
[00:07:07] Episode air order?
[00:07:48] More precious about your ideas for Season 12?
[00:09:15] Original intro theme idea
[00:10:55] Storyboarding Aqua Teen
[00:14:25] Season 12's Animation
[00:16:27] S12E01 Shaketopia
[00:17:47] S12E02 A Quiet Shake
[00:22:31] S12E03 Scrip2 2i2le: The Ts Are 2s
[00:27:11] S12E04 Get Lit Upon a Situpon
[00:31:28] S12E05 Anubis
[00:36:10] Matt's Favorite Season 12 Episode
[00:37:33] An idea that they wanted to do an episode on, but couldn't?
[00:38:49] Closing Season 12 Thoughts
[00:40:09] Matt's on Twitter and YouTube!
[00:41:44] Shredforce
[00:46:13] Busted!
[00:56:15] Ringo Around the Stars
[01:02:36] Matt's Favorite ATHF death
[01:03:47] Why did they kill the characters off in ATHF?
[01:05:06] Selling prints?
[01:06:36] Space Ghost C2C movie script?
[01:07:51] Favorite ATHF crew gift?
[01:09:27] Matt's comedic idols
[01:12:27] Sports?!?!?!
[01:14:50] Pastalieninvasion update?
[01:16:08] What's next for Matt?
[01:17:22] Outro
 
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Season 4 of Aqua Teen is certainly the most interesting season. While the season has its share of classic-formula episodes, it also sees Matt and Dave pushing the envelope of what Aqua Teen even is. From fourth-wall breaking episodes (Boost Mobile), to dramatic episodes (Party All The Time), to clip-show episodes (Deleted Scenes, partially Grim Reaper Gutters), to some of the show's most shocking (Dickesode, Handbanana)-- this ain't your grandma's Aqua Teen. Well, unless you're Dave Willis, cuz his grandma was literally in an episode. Today on the podcast we're diving into this unique season, diving into its highs and lows. We're also diving through the top films, albums, and games of 2006! Other topics discussed include Amy Winehouse making me lose my show notes, sneaking my gigantic Nintendo DS into class to play Pokemon Diamond, and Timbaland not having time to credit people he rips off for his smash hit selling records.
 
References:
• Ron's Season 4 Episode Ranking: https://youtu.be/Ct7rVfsy-xU
♫ Justin Timberlake - SexyBack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gOHvDP_vCs
♫ Nelly Furtado - Do It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asy6Cpbtwfs
♫ Janne Suni - Acidjazzed Evening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amXNbaRtLpQ
♫ Amy Winehouse - Rehab: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUmZp8pR1uc
♫ Phoenix - Consolation Prizes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnkVUReUVpQ
♫ The Prize Fighter Inferno - The Going Price for Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV3lFDVisaI
♫ The Radio Dept. - Pet Grief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWVflrtliHI
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♫ Distance & Skream: Wise Man: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAR2ZEg1e08
 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:3:34] Top Films of 2006
[00:11:31] Ron's Fav Films of 2006
[00:13:43] Top Albums of 2006
[00:22:37] Ron's Fav Albums of 2006
[00:29:07] Top Video Games of 2006
[00:34:18] Adult Swim 2006 Thoughts
[00:40:53] Ron's Top 3 Season 4 Episodes
[00:50:19] Ron's Top 3 Season 4 Villains
[01:01:13] Final Season 4 Thoughts
 
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Matthew I. Jenkins designed our beloved Carl and Master Shake... which is kind of funny considering Carl hates Shake. Today on the podcast we're talking with Matt, the man behind so many of our favorite characters. Matt's telling us all about the early years of the Atlanta animation industry (AKA the birthing grounds of Adult Swim), working side-by-side with the late great C. Martin Croker, and designing characters for Dave Willis & Matt Maiellaro on Aqua Teen. Other topics discussed include getting addicted to Clash Royale, the business of art, the (newfound) never-ending nature of Star Wars, and not getting fired from The Venture Bros.
 
• Matt Jenkins on Instagram -- buy an original ATHF production cell OR commission him: https://www.instagram.com/matthewijenkins/
 
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♫ The Beatles - Helter Skelter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk1hCSA89fc
♫ Phish - You Enjoy Myself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsvlZacyByQ
 
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Timestamps: 
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:04:30] Working on Plantasm
[00:07:41] Matt's origin story
[00:15:35] Early years in Atlanta animation
[00:20:37] Working with C. Martin Croker
[00:31:28] The beginnings of Aqua Teen
[00:39:15] Designing for Aqua Teen
[00:48:49] Directing the Aqua Teen openings
[00:54:27] Which ATHF character was most difficult to design?
[00:57:50] Working on The Venture Bros.
[01:07:37] Matt's favorite things
[01:17:14] Outro
[01:23:47] Matt's advice
 
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Meatwad's a workin' man in this episode... and work sucks. Well, like, it's not the job itself, ya know, but really the bosses. He doesn't mind dancing on the side of the road, it's the whole "remove your friend's brain" thing that makes him wanna quit. We've all been there. It's the final episode of Season 4 and we're getting our car(l)s washed with all sorts of ATHF factoids! Bob Pettitt gives us the full-res vending machines so we can see what the hell they say, Dave Willis is cluing us in on the inspiration for Carl Brain's voice, and comments from forums past give us insight into the storied history of this great Aqua Teen episode. Other topics discussed include Fergie and Will. I. Am leaving the other (nameless) peas in the pod & making their own smash hit album, getting spammed with Indeed job notifications, and getting credit for Jim Fortier's work.
 
References:
• Six Things that Writers Can Learn from the Creators of Aqua Teen Hunger Force: https://medium.com/@rmthewriter/six-things-that-writers-can-learn-from-the-creators-of-aqua-teen-hunger-force-c4276cdb032d
♫ Daughtry - It's Not Over: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ92eyxnxmQ
♫ Fergie - Glamorous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0SyUgw98tE
♫ Three Days Grace - Pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud4HuAzHEUc
♫ Hard Work Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKW2gW2hdDQ
♫ Chiller 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4-e8rTn2H0
♫ Drama Link 36: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRgb-pWRhvo
• Orson Welles Outtakes - Frozen Peas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol5RpDEzLzY
♫ Invaders From Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWOdxjQqRZo
• 2007 Toonzone Thread on Carl Wash: https://animesuperhero.com/forums/threads/c-c-aqua-teen-hunger-force-carl-wash-3-23.4312681/
 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:05:10] March 25, 2007 Pop Culture
[00:24:53] Carl Wash Deep Dive
 
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If you found out you suddenly had a son, how would you handle the situation? If you answered "force him to become the best athlete of all time or else kill myself," you're clearly in the Master Shake school of thought. In this iconic Aqua Teen episode Patton Oswalt returns as yet another memorable character, proving age has nothing to do with innocence. We dive into Carl's shiny new black shotgun, Shake's actually correct baby handling advice, and why Aqua Teen's grounded writing approach keeps the show relatable despite being crazy as hell. Other topics discussed include stupid liquor laws, Willy Smith being the best actor of all time forever (for real!), and Incubus' Xavier Renegade Angel-esque album naming conventions.
 
References:
• Matt Jenkins' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewijenkins
♫ Incubus - Anna Molly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA_xjBaXor0
♫ Native American Flute Main: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVjYarxm17s&ab_channel=Born2Beats
♫ Beyoncé - Irreplaceable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EwViQxSJJQ&ab_channel=Beyonc%C3%A9VEVO
• Reddit Thread about Carl's Shotgun: https://www.reddit.com/r/HelpMeFind/comments/15b83vw/help_me_find_this_specific_stock_photo_of_a/
• AquaDonk Side Pieces: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQl8zBB7bPvJAB_ak87ztVoPiKUxZr47x
♫ Aqua Teen Hunger Force/SGC2C Production Music - Home Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Ieo8CGsPFA&ab_channel=VideoKilledTheRadioStar
• Bob Pettitt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pettitt_art
• Bob Pettitt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pettitt_art
• 2006 RPG.net thread on Ezekiel: https://forum.rpg.net/index.php?threads/ezekial-possibly-the-best-aqua-teen-hunger-force-ever.301924/
• 2006 Toonzone Thread on Ezekiel: https://animesuperhero.com/forums/threads/c-c-aqua-teen-hunger-force-ezekial-12-15.4256391/
 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:06:56] December 17th, 2006 Pop Culture
[00:23:48] Ezekiel Deep Dive
 
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Would you put a giant tower over your house for 40 yorlocks? Cuz Carl sure did. In a return to the classic Aqua Teen formula, Frylock is solving the case of the menacing antenna... sort of. Kinda. Not really. We're diving into George Lowe's glorious 2 minutes in this episode, gushing over Mike Judge, and marvelling at the framing device on this episode. Other topics discussed include projection TVs, Jay-Z's short lived retirement, and the influence of Beavis and Butthead on Aqua Teen. 
 
References:
• Dave, Dana, Carey, and mc chris panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac_bO-y_bK0&ab_channel=GalaxyCon
• Jay Wade Edwards on Effectively Wild Podcast: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-2133-eternal-rest-day/
♫ JAY-Z - Show Me What You Got: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS4U-HAHwps&ab_channel=JayZVEVO
♫ Touring Ammos/Kane Music: https://touring-aimlessly-nowhere94.bandcamp.com/album/soulful-homunculus-blues-beat-tape
• HeadOn Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_SwD7RveNE&ab_channel=KyleLC
• Mike Judge on Space Ghost Coast to Coast: https://www.adultswim.com/videos/space-ghost-coast-to-coast/sphinx
• George Lowe 2007 Folk Art FOX NEWS piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f16q_jVj6O0&ab_channel=ClydeMcCain
• George Lowe 2021 Folk Art FOX NEWS piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPJfyXXSnm4&ab_channel=FOX13TampaBay
• Projection Screen TV: https://i.redd.it/lvn1mqgerdi61.jpg
• 2006 Forum Thread on Antenna: https://animesuperhero.com/forums/threads/c-c-aqua-teen-hunger-force-antenna-12-8.4252481/
 
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Timestamps:
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:05:53] December 10th, 2006 Pop Culture
[00:22:15] Antenna Deep Dive
 
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