#35 - Rugrats to Real Monsters: The Zen of Writing Without Validation | Peter Gaffney

Peter Gaffney is an Emmy-winning writer, producer and story editor of animated television, ranging from Rugrats to The Simpsons. He is the co-creator of Nickelodeon's Aaahh!!! Real Monsters.  🎙️In this episode, we explore:  ✅ What the iconic Rugrats taught him about creative freedom ✅ Why his approach to writing comedy hasn't changed since the '90s ✅ How meditation saved his work ✅ His honest take on AI: the danger and the opportunity ✅ And why the rule he breaks is simple: stop asking for permission 📌 Learn more about Peter: https://tinyurl.com/4z8pea47 📬 Have you signed up for the newsletter yet? Each week I share reflections, favorite moments, and what stuck with me from the latest episode: https://www.storyseriespodcast.com 🎥 Prefer to watch this episode? Catch it on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bviolette?feature=shared 🔔 Like what you hear? Subscribe to The Story Series Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.