In this episode of Between Two Pints, host Rob Hunt sits down with sketch comedian, filmmaker, and Smashed Potato Kids co-founder Jesse James Nelson. From heartfelt short films about queer identity and imaginary friends (Chimera's Ghost), to wild satire involving babies and talk shows (Thicker Than Blood), Jesse’s storytelling is as fearless as it is innovative.

Check out the Youtube link

https://youtu.be/y6GbD3Rr-28

We dig into:

How imaginary monsters helped him tell powerful stories

Using AI to animate a baby doll in post-production

The rise of Smashed Potato Kids and sketch comedy culture

Founding the Vancouver Sketch Fest and building a creative community

And what happens when trophies accidentally look like… butt plugs

Plus, Jesse shares behind-the-scenes on his AI horror short AI Artist, shot for the AI Film Festival in NYC—where Darren Aronofsky saw his work!

If you’re into filmmaking, comedy, queer stories, or the future of AI and storytelling—this one’s a must-watch.

Smashed Potato Kids:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SmashedPotatoKids

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashedpotatokids

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smashedpotatokids

Jesse James Nelson:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessejamesnelson/

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6691719/