LCJ Q&A Podcast

Jackson Murphy
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Film Critic/Entertainment Reporter Lights Camera Jackson interviews the biggest live-action and animation content creators and performers from movies, TV and streaming.

  1. 16H AGO

    Guest: 'Mr. Crocodile' Producer Aton Soumache

    Aton Soumache is the producer of new family animated series "Mr. Crocodile", premiering Monday Feb. 23 at 10:30am on Nickelodeon. Soumache also discusses his producing work on animated features "A Magnificent Life" with Sylvain Chomet (Annie Awards nominated and in theaters Mar. 27), "The Little Prince" and "Little Nicholas: Happy As Can Be".

    14 min

  2. JAN 26

    Guests: 'Phoebe & Jay' Creators Genie Deez and Thy Than

    Genie Deez and Thy Than are the creators of the new PBS Kids series Phoebe & Jay, about twins who move-in to a new building with their dad and grandma. They learn so much, including from meaningful friendships with people of all ages. This animated family program premieres Monday February 2nd.

    18 min

  3. JAN 8

    Guests: 'Hey A.J.!' Creators Martellus Bennett and Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh

    Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett (New England Patriots tight end) and Emmy-winning "Phineas and Ferb" co-creator Jeff 'Swampy' Marsh have teamed-up for the new animated family series "Hey A.J.!", adapted from Bennett's books. It's about a sweet girl, her dad, best friend, and bunny companion on adventures that blend imagination and reality. "Hey A.J.!" premieres Tue Jan. 13 on Disney Junior and Wed Jan. 14 on Disney+.

    19 min

  4. JAN 6

    Guest: 'Charlie the Wonderdog' Director Shea Wageman

    Shea Wageman, President and CEO of ICON Creative Studio, is also the director of new animated feature "Charlie the Wonderdog", which opens in theaters nationwide on Jan. 16. Wageman discusses the superhero comedy adventure, including working with star Owen Wilson, and even teases a "Charlie" sequel.

    13 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    Guest: 'David' Directors Brent Dawes and Phil Cunningham

    Angel Studios' "David" is an epic new animated feature in theaters Dec. 19 (with nationwide early access screenings on Dec. 14). Directors Brent Dawes and Phil Cunningham share how they adapted the text of The Bible to create a dramatic, musical adventure experience for the whole family.

    16 min

  6. 12/01/2025

    Guest: 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 — Lost in New Jersey' Director Kent Seki

    Kent Seki, the cinematographer of 2023 animated feature "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem" (and its 2027 sequel), has directed the new holiday short "Chrome Alone 2 — Lost in New Jersey". Seki dives into the making of the short, which is Oscar qualified and will screen in theaters nationwide with "The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants" starting December 19th.

    12 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Guests: 'Wednesdays with Gramps' Co-Director Chris Copeland and Producer Shabrayia Cleaver

    A new DreamWorks Animation short focuses on a teen who visits his grandpa and discovers a passion that will strengthen their relationship. It is Oscar qualified and vying for Best Animated Short Film consideration. Co-Director Chris Copeland and producer Shabrayia Cleaver share what makes them so proud about "Wednesdays with Gramps".

    18 min

  8. 11/25/2025

    Guests: 'Two Ships' Director McKinley Benson, Co-Writer Mackenzie Benson and EP Jodi Benson

    We've all heard the phrase, "two ships passing in the night". A new animated short, which is qualified for the Best Animated Short Film Oscar this year and is vying for consideration, takes that phrase and presents it in emotional ways. McKinley Benson, Mackenzie Benson and Disney Legend Jodi Benson (the voice of Ariel) join me to discuss "Two Ships"... and a little bit on "The Little Mermaid".

    17 min
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Film Critic/Entertainment Reporter Lights Camera Jackson interviews the biggest live-action and animation content creators and performers from movies, TV and streaming.

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  • Creator
    Jackson Murphy
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2020 Light Camera Jackson. All rights reserved.
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