Best Aardman Podcasts (2026)

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Dan Willers: From Aardman to the Animate Devon CIC 27:30

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Dan Willers is the founder of Yellow Mouse Studios based in Devon. As a 2D and 3D designer and animator he has worked for some of the coolest companies around including Aardman and Paramount. As well as Yellow Mouse, Dan also runs a Community Interest Company, 'Animate Devon', to support the animation and creative community in the county. This prov…

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Want to buy a business? Get out networking! 24:22

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David Barnett's specialism is helping people to buy (and sell) businesses, and though he's based in Canada he's able to help people around the world. He encourages his clients to network in the right places so that they meet the people who might be wanting to sell the kind of business they want to buy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbarnettmoncto…

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HR, L&D and networking with Lydia Charilaou 25:03

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Lydia Charilaou is the Founder and CEO of Labyrinth Consultants, where she helps scaling tech teams embed cultures of belonging that people choose to stay in. With 15+ years in L&D and People roles across global industries, Lydia brings a human-centred design lens to retention translating behavioural insight into habit-based systems that future-pro…

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Aminata Diallo: Networking builds your reputation as well as your career 16:27

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My guest this week on the Small Business Big Network podcast is Aminata Diallo. Aminata is a French native originally from Mali, West Africa. She has been working in digital marketing and affiliate strategies for over 20 years, primarily in the gambling industry. In 2013, she launched Afiliapub, first in Costa Rica, then expanded to Madrid and Rio …

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The L&D Detective: Networking for business and non-profits 26:22

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Kevin M. Yates is known in the global training, learning, and talent development community as the L&D Detective®. He solves measurement mysteries and investigates how training and development as an experience and L&D as a function contribute to the workplace performance ecosystem. Kevin uses facts, clues, and evidence to uncover the truth about imp…

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Ballet, modelling and networking! 20:23

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Laetitia is an internationally awarded model, movement artist, and published muse whose work bridges fine art, photography, and dance. Trained at the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet School and a former performer with Cirque du Soleil, she brings grace, precision, and theatrical depth to every frame. She has travelled to over 87 countries, published …

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Networking starts the conversation - LinkedIn carries it on. Laurie Macpherson 23:47

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Laurie Macpherson is a respected Career and LinkedIn mentor and job search strategist who has been supporting people to find work for the last 10 years. Nowadays, she mainly supports mid/senior women to identify and take the next steps in their career through her knowledge of the job market and practical support around CV's, applications, interview…

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Ditch the scattergun approach! Chris McLoughlin 26:11

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After a successful 10-year career running busy bars and restaurants in London’s West End, Chris McLoughlin discovered a new passion. In 2023, after a lot of changes in his work and personal life, he decided it was time to get serious about organising his own personal finances. The process ignited his interest in financial planning, showing how havi…

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Making networking cost effective 24:21

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Melissa Grewar, known as The Spiritual Engineer, is an author, intuitive guide, and founder of In Us We Trust CIC: a community supporting people facing hardship to find meaningful answers about their lives through personal acceptance, transformation, and support. Her book In Us We Trust is a practical tool to build self-awareness that empowers peop…

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The youngest networker in the room! 22:42

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Connor Docherty is an Executive Director of Bell4Business. They provide reliable business support services in East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire. This includes admin, call handling & social media help. Connor began working at Bell4Business as a 16 year old apprentice and is still often the youngest person in a networking room! He says it's important not…

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Building a network with referral partners 27:35

2M ago27:35

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Michael Walsh is a visionary leader, speaker, and author known for igniting passion in the business owners and senior leaders he works with by helping them to drive their established businesses to growth levels beyond their expectations. Michael has quietly served the owners and leaders of small to medium sized businesses for 30 years. He has suppo…

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How wearing funny wigs helps with networking! 22:03

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Brooke Bownes is an accredited trauma coach, therapist & global No.1 bestselling author & speaker. She works with ambitious women who struggle with feeling stuck and have blocks that are holding them back to help them find their power, confidence and release any limiting beliefs. She is passionate about this as she once felt powerless & was scared …

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Networking on both sides of the Channel 19:32

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Nadège Minois is the founder of Coaching Vision. She helps small and medium-sized business owners bring clarity, structure, and calm to their projects. With years of experience in project management, Nadège believes that project management isn’t just for big corporations — when tailored to a small business, it can be a real game-changer. Her approa…

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Cyber security keeps all kinds of network safe! 20:57

3M ago20:57

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Kessington Ekhaiyeme is a cybersecurity executive and thought leader, specializing in Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) operations at Kenima Cyber Security. With over two decades of Information Technology and Cybersecurity experience, he has spearheaded scalable, efficient Security Operations Centers (SOC) and delivered cutting-edge cybersec…

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Networking helps build your reputation. Aminata Diallo 16:27

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Aminata Diallo is a French native originally from Mali, West Africa. She has been working in digital marketing and affiliate strategies for over 20 years, primarily in the gambling industry. In 2013, she launched Afiliapub, first in Costa Rica, then expanded to Madrid and Rio de Janeiro and is now planning to open in Nigeria. Her mission is to help…

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The Sisterhood Networking Group 28:17

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Sarah Ridge is an multi passionate entrepreneur and a huge supporter of women in business. As well as being the founder of The Sisterhood Networking Group, she is also the host of The Sisterhood....In Session Podcast and works as a podcast trainer and business coach. She lives in beautiful Leigh-on-sea in Essex with her family and when she’s not wo…

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Rosie McGilvray is The Networker! 21:10

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Rosie McGilvray is co-founder of 'The Networker', a comprehensive directory of networking groups/events, and funding opportunities. In addition the site hosts an online expo and a virtual marketplace. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-mcgilvray/ The-Networker.co.uk This episode is sponsored by Kenima Cyber Security, a managed security service provi…

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Go in with a question! 25:40

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Lilly Field has always believed that when we pursue our deepest passions, we all rise. That belief led her to create Womb Wise Co. and the Founder Flow Accelerator—where she supports purpose-driven women to launch their business with clarity, confidence, and care for their wellbeing. Her approach is rooted in sustainable business, women’s health, a…

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Networking is a great source of trusted referrals 24:05

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For over 15 years Kris Morawski's passion & mission in life has been to help SMEs get more qualified leads & become more visible on the web, even if they're on a tight budget. When built with intention and integrated into a smart, well-thought-out marketing strategy, your website becomes a powerful business tool: one that can increase sales, save t…

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Networking is a 2 way street 24:16

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Now in her 10th year of supporting local SME businesses, Helen Pethybridge brings to her business coaching all the skills and insights from her commercial corporate background, blended with SME specific strategies. She is passionate about the importance of leaders investing time and energy to build the right team, which often can dictate the succes…

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Networking with 9 Others 26:54

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Matthew Stafford is a Venture Capitalist and founder of the 9others network. He didn’t follow a conventional path into VC. Growing up on a farm in Northumberland the world of investments and start-ups was miles away. After school he got a job at John Lewis, then started his own t-shirt company and then moved into IT with RBS before moving to Bank o…

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Prehistoric Cinema 17:31

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To mark the latest release in the Jurassic Park franchise, Jurassic World Rebirth, Matthew Sweet looks at music for films set in prehistoric times, or that feature dinosaurs in a modern setting.By BBC Radio 3

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Walter Murch 32:52

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Matthew Sweet talks to film editor, sound designer and director Walter Murch about working on Apocalypse Now, the Godfather films, The Conversation, Barton Fink and Return to OzBy BBC Radio 3

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Preparation is paramount for successful networking 31:17

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Kevin Harvey excels in helping ambitious professionals who need confidence to progress in life and business. By clearing deep blocks and fears, he enables them to speak out with impact, drawing on 30 years of experience that spans from warehouse to boardroom. All of his courses are bespoke and 1-2-1 to help to awaken, aspire and achieve confidence,…

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Talk about your business wherever you are! 20:46

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Charlie Hunt is a Fractional CFO/COO with 15+ years of experience working in and with start-ups, scale-ups, and SMEs across digital marketing, recruitment, SaaS, and eCommerce. She specialises in building scalable financial & operational frameworks that drive profitability, streamline processes, and support data-led decision-making. Charlie works c…

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Rugby, Coffee and Forced Networking! 22:00

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Jake Heenan has played professional rugby for over 13 years and started Burra, a café in Bristol, while still playing full-time. Burra has now grown to three sites, won a few awards, and reflects what he's learned about culture, performance, and the power of a strong network. Jake is also currently developing a new business venture focused on helpi…

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From brain injury to public speaking - Nick Prefontaine's STEP system 26:57

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At 14, Nick suffered a life-threatening snowboarding accident. His parents were told he probably wouldn't ever walk, talk or eat on his own again. He did. In his talks, he shares the same system that helped him run out of the hospital. He teaches the audience how they too can apply this same system to their lives to make it through any trauma, cris…

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A career spanning IT, finance, floristry and chocolate! 23:02

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Since October 2020, Soumya Dinesh has been Managing Director and Co-Founder of Atula Technologies – a Buckinghamshire based business specialising in bespoke software solutions for SMEs. Soumya grew up in the cantonment city of Bengaluru, India and excelled academically. She originally wanted to become a pilot but did not pursue this, instead opting…

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You can learn so much from networking! 23:11

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Kate Llewellyn is Head Clubber for The Content Club, her online membership that helps overwhelmed small business owners to plan with purpose and create content with confidence. She is also an expert copywriter, specialising in optimised written content for websites and blogs. Kate launched her business, The Content Consultancy in 2017, following a …

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🎥 Talkabout 28: Through the Valley with Cole Medeiros #stardewvalley #walkaboutminigolf 42:04

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Join Walkabout Mini Golf Creator Lucas Martell and Technical Lead John Pistella as they play a round with Concerned Ape LLC's Cole Medeiros of Stardew Valley fame, where they discuss what makes an addictive, ongoing game! ⛳

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Winning with networking! 22:10

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Sarah Mills was a marketing consultant in London for 15 years working with blue chip clients launching new brands. She is now first and foremost a passionate brand ambassador with one of the world’s leading B Corporations, and businesses for good - Arbonne, showing people how to create the lifestyle they want through meaningful work, healthy living…

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Mythical Creatures 15:58

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Matthew Sweet is on the hunt for mythical creatures on the big screen. Tune in to escape reality, as we explore film music that transports you to fantastical worlds; from Middle-earth with Howard Shore’s beloved music for The Hobbit, to ancient Greece with Leonard Rosenthal's epic score for Clash of the Titans. Our final destination is the Isle of …

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Unusual Instruments 15:15

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Matthew Sweet looks at unusual instruments used in film scores such as the Cristal Baschet which is a favourite of Cliff Martinez in scores such as Drive. He considers the use of unusual technology such as the Blaster Beam used by Jerry Goldsmith in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. He traces the development of electronics in film music, from 'electro…

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The Telephone 15:58

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Matthew Sweet dials in, with a playlist of film music inspired by a phone call. Hold the line for classics including Scream, The Conversation and Dial M for Murder. Also featuring Bear McCreary’s score for our featured new release, Drop. To listen on most smart speakers, just say: "Ask BBC Sounds to play Sound of Cinema.”…

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Using podcasting to grow your network 25:02

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Dr. Jeremy Weisz has founded multiple businesses, from a health supplement business to a Chiropractic & Massage business, to now running a successful digital agency helping companies create life changing relationships. Jeremy has been featuring top entrepreneurs with video interviews since 2008 that include founders/CEO’s of Pixar, P90X, Atari, Ein…

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Top tip: Ask permission to tell people about your business! 25:50

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Tracey Miller is the co-founder and driving force behind Bigger Brighter Bolder (BBB), a B2B membership organisation that helps service-based business owners achieve consistent, measurable growth via three Success Groups; Launch, Build, and Scale. Passionate about demystifying sales, Tracey has guided countless entrepreneurs to hit £100k and beyond…

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🎥 Talkabout 27: Reality by Design - Shaping Virtual Worlds with Dr. Ruth Diaz 53:57

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On this episode of Walkabout Talkabouts, Senior Art Director Don Carson takes hosting duties to chat with colleague and friend Dr. Ruth Diaz of BridgeMakers.World about the craft that goes into environmental design in virtual worlds! ⛳

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Building a network one contact at a time 25:24

7M ago25:24

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Laura Robinson is a marketing mentor for people who sell their expertise online as 1-1 services, courses, memberships and group programs, helping them put themselves first (instead of an imaginary ideal client). She is the author of The Comfy Business Playbook and the creator of The Comfy Business Newsletter. Link: worditude.co.uk/newsletter…

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A.R. Rahman 37:16

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Matthew Sweet is joined by multiple award-winning composer A.R. Rahman to explore his extraordinary career in film music, including his best-known score - Slumdog Millionaire. In an exclusive interview, we hear about his relationship with his father, R.K. Sekher who was also a film music composer. A.R. Rahman tells Matthew about his early success i…

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Joe Hisaishi 17:46

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Matthew Sweet celebrates the life and work of Studio Ghibli composer, Joe Hisaishi. Tune in for some of his most beloved music, with classic soundtracks including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Howl’s Moving Castle. Joe Hisaishi will make his BBC Proms debut this year, performing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hal…

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Hans Zimmer on Performance 25:09

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This special episode of Sound of Cinema features an exclusive interview with the legendary film composer and record producer, Hans Zimmer. Hosted by Matthew Sweet, this programme dives into the growth of live film music, exploring how scores are reworked for the concert platform. With a catalogue of iconic soundtracks including Pirates of the Carib…

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A network that includes famous people - and a parrot! 33:02

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Life doesn’t always go as planned. For Lyndsay Mitcheson, founder of Neo Walk, it threw a curveball so wild it upended everything she knew about herself. But instead of letting it define her, she turned it into a story of resilience, creativity, and, as she likes to say, “a lot of Yorkshire grit and a little bit of sparkle.” Her story is quite amaz…

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🎥 Talkabout 26: Good Game Devs are Rare (with James Thomas) 31:49

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Walkabout Mini Golf creator Lucas Martell and Lead Tech Artist Chase Shields are joined by James Thomas (Assoc. Tech Director of Rare), where they discuss live service game development, the success of Sea of Thieves and the power of community perception! ⛳

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A podcast is a great networking tool! 33:06

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Matt Hall is a Life & Business strategist, Speaker, Guinness World Record Holder, Serial entrepreneur, TV personality and host the of two top charted Podcasts “Success School" and "Business Mastery." His links are as follows: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/164vYbfU4x/?mibextid=wwXIfr Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/o…

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Make sure to network with people more successful than you! 28:03

8M ago28:03

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Toby Burns is a seasoned entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of The Silent Disco Company Group, renowned for innovative silent disco, cinema, and karaoke hire services across the UK and Europe. With an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional experiences, Toby's passion lies in crafting engaging events that cater to diverse audiences and occasion…

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How networking can help an author 30:21

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Trish Valleys is an author, life coach, and survivor of a toxic relationship with a suspected narcissist. Her mission is to empower women to rebuild their lives with confidence and financial independence. She draws from her own experiences of a tortuous divorce, which included legal and economic abuse. Her new book 'Breaking Free: A Guide to Financ…

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🎥 Talkabout 25: Fore-Handed Thinking with Playin Games 31:49

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🎥 Talkabout 24: Putting even more Awe in Mini G(awe)lf — Part 2 21:30

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In part 2 of our conversation with Michael Frederickson, Principal Technical Artist at Pixar Animation Studios (Coco, Inside Out, Up, Luca, Cars 2) and Walkabout Mini Golf superfan, he and senior art director Don Carson continue climbing the tree and mantle in Holiday Hideaway. In this episode, they talk about riffing in environmental design, inten…

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Building a network of crafts people 21:15

8M ago21:15

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I Do Handmade supports the growth of product-selling businesses helping them grow faster and sell more. Run by founder Becky and her team, together they help small independents flourish, through their business boosting app, their pop-ups in iconic locations and in-person and online networking events. They’re on a mission to disrupt the retail indus…

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🎥 Talkabout 23: Putting the Awe in Mini G(awe)lf — Part 1 46:12

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For this special two-part Walkabout Talkabout, Lucas Martell and senior art director Don Carson are joined by Michael Frederickson, Principal Technical Artist at Pixar Animation Studios and Walkabout Mini Golf superfan. As they climb the tree in Holiday Hideaway, they talk about the Pixar production process, environmental storytelling, how VR can h…