57. Mike Nawrocki - Dead Sea Squirrels

In this exciting episode, Alita Reynolds sits down with Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice behind Larry the Cucumber, to discuss his latest animated series, The Dead Sea Squirrels! Mike has been creating faith-based entertainment for kids since 1993, from Silly Songs with Larry to Jonah and The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. Now, he's bringing a brand-new adventure to life—introducing Merle and Pearl, two first-century squirrels who wake up 2,000 years later for hilarious and heartwarming adventures with a young boy named Michael.In this behind-the-scenes conversation, Mike shares the inspiration behind Dead Sea Squirrels, the journey of bringing it from idea to animation, his personal path in faith-based entertainment, and the vital role of biblical content in children's media. Don’t miss this deep dive into storytelling, faith, and fun! Don't miss the first episodes on Minno streaming February 14. You can learn more about streaming the series here.