Kartoon Kreators!

Tamar Lilienthal
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Created by Tamar Lilienthal, Kartoon Kreators! is a podcast where we chat with the creatives behind our favorite kids and family cartoons.

  1. S2 E5: Mariana Diaz-Wionczek - Dora the Explorer and Rosie's Rules

    02/03/2025

    S2 E5: Mariana Diaz-Wionczek - Dora the Explorer and Rosie's Rules

    Mariana Diaz-Wionczek is a researcher, educational consultant, producer, and professor who started her kids' media career on Dora the Explorer! Today, she is a co-executive producer of the PBS Kids' series "Rosie's Rules," and continues growing her teaching and consultancy work. We talk about Mariana's time on Dora, how she bridges the academic and creative sides of herself, her views on bilingual representation in children's media, and so much more. Listen now!

    32 min
  2. S2 E4: Carol Berke - Color Designer for Disney & More

    01/13/2025

    S2 E4: Carol Berke - Color Designer for Disney & More

    Carol Berke is a color designer who worked at Disney for fifteen years, on projects including Lion King 1 1/2, Mulan 2, and The Princess and the Frog! She has also worked on many beloved TV series, including Curious George and Kim Possible. In this episode, we talk about what a color designer does, how Carol got into the business, and some of her favorite projects to work on. Listen now!

    24 min
  3. S2 E3: Michael Hirsh - Co-Founder of Nelvana

    01/01/2025

    S2 E3: Michael Hirsh - Co-Founder of Nelvana

    Michael is the co-founder of a Canadian animation company called Nelvana, and has produced some of the most well-known animated series of our time, including Babar, Berenstain Bears, Franklin, The Magic School Bus, and so much more. In his early days, he also produced a Star Wars short for George Lucas that introduced the character of Boba Fett! Michael talks about his initial transition into the animation space, how he converted so many beloved children’s books into TV series, and what he’s excited about for the future of the industry. Listen now!

    29 min
  4. S2 E2: Ellen Doherty - CCO of Fred Rogers Productions

    12/16/2024

    S2 E2: Ellen Doherty - CCO of Fred Rogers Productions

    Ellen Doherty is the Chief Creative Officer of Fred Rogers Productions. But before taking on this role, she began her kids media career as an associate producer on Reading Rainbow, then took on many roles on Cyberchase, from story editor to voice director, and eventually executive producer! We talk about her journey in the industry, her transition from live action to animation (and beyond!), and how she keeps the legacy of Fred Rogers alive. Listen now!

    33 min
  5. S2 E1: Kathy Waugh - Peep and the Big Wide World

    12/02/2024

    S2 E1: Kathy Waugh - Peep and the Big Wide World

    Kathy Waugh was the head writer on Peep and the Big Wide World and helped develop Arthur for television. She’s also written on Time Warp Trio, Between the Lions, and numerous other WGBH shows we all love. Most recently, Kathy co-created Molly of Denali and Work It Out Wombats - so seriously, what PBS Kids show has she not been behind? We talk about Kathy’s incredible career and her tenets of good storytelling for kids. Listen now!

    28 min
  6. Episode 17: Bob Schooley & Mark McCorkle - Kim Possible

    10/29/2024

    Episode 17: Bob Schooley & Mark McCorkle - Kim Possible

    Bob Schooley and Mark McCorkle are the kreators of Kim Possible. We talk about how their partnership began (it may have started in Kindergarten!), what the show's development process was like, and why Kim Possible has had such a long-lasting legacy. Listen now!

    30 min
  7. Episode 16: Ron Holsey - Martha Speaks, Sesame Street & More

    10/14/2024

    Episode 16: Ron Holsey - Martha Speaks, Sesame Street & More

    Ron Holsey is a prolific writer who has written on legendary shows like Curious George, Martha Speaks, and Sesame Street. Most recently, he created and executive produced the adaptation of Interrupting Chicken for Apple TV+. We talk about how Ron rose in the industry, what storytelling medium he prefers, and who inspires him creatively. Listen now!

    27 min
  8. Episode 15: Jeff Borkin - Blaze and The Monster Machines / Little Einsteins

    09/30/2024

    Episode 15: Jeff Borkin - Blaze and The Monster Machines / Little Einsteins

    Jeff Borkin is the co-kreator of Blaze and the Monster Machines, a Nick Jr. hit that premiered in 2014. Long before that, though, he was the head writer on the first season of Little Einsteins! Jeff shares the story behind the development of Little Einsteins, he talks about his continued love for interactive preschool television, and so much more. Listen now!

    29 min
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Created by Tamar Lilienthal, Kartoon Kreators! is a podcast where we chat with the creatives behind our favorite kids and family cartoons.

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  • Creator
    Tamar Lilienthal
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tamar Lilienthal
  • Show Website
    Kartoon Kreators!