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The Creative Leaders

The Creative Leaders is a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Every week we sit down with producers, leaders and creatives from gaming, tech, audio, film, television and more - to uncover their stories and bring you the lessons they’ve learned along the way. We’ll discuss the journey our guests have been on in their career, their approach to running companies or leading teams in the creative

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28 - The Sound of Good Boy

The Creative Leaders ·

2025/10/24

In episode 28 of The Creative Leaders Podcast we speak with Brian Goodheart and Kelly Oostman - the sound team behind Ben Leonberg's indie horror film "Good Boy"

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27 - The Sound of Weapons

The Creative Leaders ·

2025/10/06

In episode 27 of The Creative Leaders Podcast we are joined by Filipe Messeder, Re-Recording Mixer & Sound Designer and Luciano Vignola, Supervising Sound Editor & Re-Recording Mixer on Zach Cregger's hit horror film 'Weapons'.

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00:48:41

26 - The Sound of K-Pop Demon Hunters

The Creative Leaders ·

2025/09/01

Our latest guest on 'The Creative Leaders Podcast' brought to you by Bigmouth Audio - is Michael Babcock, who joins us to discuss his work as Supervising Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer on Netflix & Sony's mega hit feature; K-Pop Demon Hunters.

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00:56:31

#25 - Calum Hart - Goodbye Kansas: Fostering...

The Creative Leaders ·

2024/11/05

In this episode, we dive deep into the life and career of a seasoned producer in the animation industry; Calum Hart. We start with an exploration of Calum's mission and purpose, which centres around nurturing creative ideas from their embryonic stages to fully realised projects. He emphasises the importance of collaboration, foresight, and creative problem-solving in his role.Our guest shares his unique upbringing in the highlands of Scotland, where his isolated environment fostered a rich

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00:40:23

#24 - Ruth Barnes - Chalk & Blade: Podcasts -...

The Creative Leaders ·

2024/10/11

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with the Founder & Creative Director at Chalk and Blade, Ruth Barnes, a company renowned for its innovative approach to audio storytelling and podcast production. Our guest shared insights into the evolution of podcasting, particularly the increasing importance of video components and high-quality sound design, such as Dolby Atmos, in modern podcast production.We delved into the origins of Chalk and Blade, learning that the company was born out

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01:03:07

#23 - Eleanor Stewart - Clubhouse Animation: Woman in...

The Creative Leaders ·

2024/09/17

Eleanor is the Founder & Director of Clubhouse, an independent animation studio, based in Glasgow. Clubhouse is Scotland’s first 100% paper independent animation studio. They create playful handcrafted content that is ideal for colourful campaigns or surprising social media.Eleanor has received the Bram Stoker Medal for most imaginative work and a D&AD Best New Blood Award. Her work has been screened in the UK and internationally, and twice alongside a live symphony orchestra.

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00:41:51

#22 - Emrah Elmasli: Building a Brand in B2B,...

The Creative Leaders ·

2024/06/18

Emrah is the Founder & Creative Director at Mooncolony - a premium 2D art and illustration services provider to the video games industry. Emrah leads a team of outstandingly talented concept artists and illustrators who provide premium 2D art and illustration services to video game developers across the globe. With over seven years of experience in his role, he has successfully established and grown Mooncolony as a trusted and reliable partner for some of the biggest names in the industry,

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00:55:22

#21 - Adam Jeffcoat: Leading & Directing Teams, The...

The Creative Leaders ·

2024/05/21

Adam is a Director & Founder of 2d development house StudioNX. He is also an Emmy winning Co-Creator of 'Niko and the Sword of Light' on Amazon Prime. He recently developed the story for Herobeats' Bafta winning game 'Endling' and In 2019, directed season one of Marvel’s Battleworld which has since picked up over 5 million views.In 2017 he created and directed the 80s inspired arcade game 'The Videokid' for Pixel Trip Studios. In 2013 Adam wrote and directed the

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00:49:18

#20 - Pamela Nelson: Strategies for New Verticals,...

The Creative Leaders ·

2024/05/07

Pamela Nelson is the Managing Director at the award winning, boutique design, animation and motion studio - Revenant. She has a strong background in production across the broadcast and film industry. Revenant have worked on projects across themed entertainment, broadcast TV, brand, experiential, film and games. Collaborating with clients such as Riot Games, Netflix and Oakley.

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00:40:02

Leading Games Casting Director: "So often the actors...

The Creative Leaders ·

2024/04/30

Donald Pirie is currently one of the most exciting and in demand casting & voice directors working in the games and animation industries. Working on titles such as Lords of the Fallen, Superfuse, Per Aspera, Ridley Jones as well as a number of unannounced titles. Donald was recently described by CI Games as being "Hands downs the best & most intuitive voice director working in games ever!" Donald, a voice actor himself, also has one of the most recognisable and most used voices

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01:13:31

E018: Adam Ritchie | Senior Voice Designer, Massive...

The Creative Leaders ·

2023/12/11

In this episode of The Creative Leaders Podcast, we dive into the world of casting and voice production in the gaming industry. Our guest, Adam Ritchie, shares insights on the importance of authentic casting and the growing need for innovative choices. We also discuss the impact of diverse voices in games and the rewarding experience of nurturing talent. Join us as we explore the behind-the-scenes of creating immersive audio experiences for gamers.Timestamps: [00:01:06] Gaming and music

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01:04:55

E017: Sam Carlisle | Senior Director - External...

The Creative Leaders ·

2023/11/16

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, host Stephen Scott sits down with Sam Carlisle, Senior Director of External Partner Relations at Microsoft, to discuss his journey into the world of gaming. Sam shares how he initially pursued art and had a passion for comics before eventually finding his way into the games industry in his thirties. Despite facing challenges in finding work, Sam's involvement in behavior analysis during his time working with his father played a surprising role in

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00:58:27

E016: Owen Rixon | Head of Animation, The 2D Workshop

The Creative Leaders ·

2023/10/27

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Owen Rixon, Founder & Head of Animation at The 2D Workshop - a VFX and animation studio that focuses on producing stunning, cinematic imagery across all their work, be it corporate video, music video, advert or film. Follow Owen here: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Follow Stephen here: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ We’re a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent

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01:12:51

E015: Jon Mason | Founder / MD, Jollywise

The Creative Leaders ·

2023/10/08

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, host Stephen Scott interviews Jon Mason, a former Navy member turned kids' entertainment industry professional. Jon is an award winning creative digital producer and founder of Jollywise. He is passionate about the intersection of digital and entertainment and its ability to constantly reinvent the way we tell stories to each other. Following a career spanning start-ups and the Walt Disney Company, Jon has spent the last 16 years steering

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00:57:33

E014: Paula Bird | Head of Production: Features &...

The Creative Leaders ·

2023/09/24

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Paula Bird, Head of Production: Features and TV at Axis Studios. Paula shares her origin story and how she got started in the creative industry. Born in Brazil, she pursued a fine art degree and had her sights set on a career in the film industry. After graduating, she landed a job as a runner in a post-production facility before finding her way into the advertising world and eventually moving into animation. Paula discusses the

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01:02:07

E013: Laura Breaden | Executive Producer, The Line...

The Creative Leaders ·

2023/09/10

In this episode of the Creative Leaders Podcast, host Stephen Scott interviews Laura Breaden, Executive Producer at The Line Animation. Laura shares her journey from studying business to finding her passion in media and film. She discusses how her creative side led her to become a producer, combining entrepreneurial skills with a love for bringing creative projects to life. [00:01:32] Being a producer with a creative outlet. [00:05:23] Starting out with ambitious companies. [00:08:39] Setting up

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00:58:44

E012: Liam O'Neill | Head of Production, Raw Fury

The Creative Leaders ·

2023/08/07

In this episode of the "The Creative Leaders" podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Liam O'Neill, Head of Production at Raw Fury. Follow Liam here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn We’re a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Scott and Powered by Bigmouth Audio. Follow us: Instagram | Linkedin Our website: https://bigmouthaudio.com

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00:48:13

E011: Ken Anderson | Director of Exploration &...

The Creative Leaders ·

2023/07/18

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Ken Anderson, Founder & Director of Exploration & Discovery at Wild Child Animation - a cutting edge animation studio driven by a passion for bringing great stories and ideas to life. Follow Ken here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn We’re a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with leaders, founders and top creative talent working in animation, gaming and

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00:33:40

E010: Tom Bryant | Managing Director, Interference...

The Creative Leaders ·

2023/06/25

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by Tom Bryant, Managing Director at Interference Pattern - a world-class creative animation studio based in Edinburgh, UK. From creating content for their clients, to building digital assets that support other studios, their work spans 2D, 3D, augmented and virtual worlds. Follow Tom here: LinkedIn Follow Stephen here: LinkedIn We’re a podcast that focuses on in-depth conversations with

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00:45:30

E009: David Sheldon-Hicks | Founder, Territory Studio

The Creative Leaders ·

2023/06/06

In this episode of "The Creative Leaders" Podcast, we are joined in the Bigmouth Audio Virtual Studio by David Sheldon-Hicks, Founder at Territory Studio - Territory Studio is a creative specialist that draws on expertise in narrative-led creative design to imagine, realise and build new worlds. David, recounts his journey towards a career in design, starting with his early love for stop-motion animation and drawing. Despite not seeing a career path in it at first, he persisted in pursuing

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