Ep. 4 - Lydia, Seller of Purple

In this episode, Randall sits down with Rickey Boyd—animator, artist, and past puppeteer with Jim Henson’s team on The Muppet Show. Rickey brings his wealth of storytelling experience to share about animating the latest Slugs & Bugs music video for "Lydia, Seller of Purple." With the unique challenge of balancing biblical earnestness with fun and silliness, Rickey unpacks his journey and creative process with us. He takes us behind the scenes into how he immersed himself in the story of Lydia, Paul, Silas, and Luke—studying biblical history to shape character design, movement, culture, and even the ships of the time, and how humor and playfulness became powerful tools for telling the story faithfully. Fans will also love hearing about Rickey’s central role as the voice of Doug the Slug and head puppeteer on The Slugs & Bugs Show. Whether you’re a parent, a fan of animation, or just someone who loves to see faith and creativity intersect, this conversation is a delightful window into how art, history, and play can come together to tell stories that last. Links & Resources: Lydia, Seller of Purple Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kUn1tr8H5c Sunday Songs CD purchase: https://slugsandbugs.com/products/sunday-songs-cd Sunday Songs album (streaming) pre-save: https://found.ee/SundaySongs