Celebrity Interviews at Ocala Comic Con 2025 (LIVE)
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The droids are rolling by, the armor is gleaming in 85-degree heat, and the smiles are real—welcome to a con-floor anthology of craft, fandom, and the small moments that make a creative life feel big. We bounce from table to table at Ocala Comic Con with a stacked roster: Katiee Sackhoff (0:15) on carrying Bo-Katan from animation to live action, Griffin Burns (5:30) on Demon Slayer’s blockbuster wave, Nika Futterman (9:42) on why “silly” art saves hard days, Emily Swallow (15:35) on communities that lift each other up, Disney veteran Peter Raymundo (18:41) on the memory that sealed his career, Star Jackson (25:13) on conquering her first fan panel, and Alyss of Niceu Arts (28:27) on building a loyal artist-alley family. A huge thank you to the event organizers of Ocala Comic Con and the extraordinarily talented Jack Drain, who allowed us the opportunity to take part in these live interviews. We hope you enjoy this episode and we will see you at next year's event! 🔻You can find all important links for the podcast over at https://linktr.ee/waitforitpodcast🔺 🔻BACKGROUND MUSIC PROVIDED BY: Clipchamp Content Library🔺 Enjoyed the episode? Have something to tell us? Text us here! Support the show
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The droids are rolling by, the armor is gleaming in 85-degree heat, and the smiles are real—welcome to a con-floor anthology of craft, fandom, and the small moments that make a creative life feel big. We bounce from table to table at Ocala Comic Con with a stacked roster: Katiee Sackhoff (0:15) on carrying Bo-Katan from animation to live action, Griffin Burns (5:30) on Demon Slayer’s blockbuster wave, Nika Futterman (9:42) on why “silly” art saves hard days, Emily Swallow (15:35) on communiti...
Chapters
- 0:12 Opening And Katie Sackhoff Intro
- 0:59 Living With A Character Long Term
- 2:04 Animation To Live Action Craft
- 3:16 Authentic Conversations And Podcasting
- 4:41 What’s In Katie’s Queue
- 5:29 Griffin Burns On Demon Slayer’s Rise
- 7:02 Anime Going Mainstream
- 7:58 What Characters Reveal About Us
- 9:16 Life, Music, And Staying Balanced
- 9:42 Nika Futterman On Beloved Franchises
- 12:13 Hey Arnold And Complex Characters
- 14:06 Finding Fans And Staying Accessible
- 15:34 Emily Swallow On Fandom Joy
- 16:55 Craft, Identity, And Hidden Talents
- 18:13 Hometown Nod And Close
- 18:41 Peter Raymundo’s Disney Journey
- 20:39 A Career Highlight At Lilo & Stitch
- 22:06 New Picture Book: Moby Duck
- 24:06 Release Details And Celebration Event
- 25:13 Star Jackson Starr’s First Panel
- 26:27 Building A Voice Acting Career
- 27:49 Networking, Authenticity, And Advice
- 28:27 Artist Alyss Of Niceu Arts
- 30:10 Community, Style, And K‑Pop
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