Hey Arnold 24th Anniversary Show with Arun Mehta and Craig Bartlett

In this 24th Hey Arnold! Anniversary Show, Arun Mehta sits down with Hey Arnold! creator Craig Bartlett for a wide-ranging conversation packed with behind-the-scenes stories from one of Nickelodeon’s most beloved animated series. Craig explains how Jim Lang’s distinctive jazz and hip-hop-inspired score shaped the world of the show, reflects on the remarkable response to the soundtrack’s vinyl release, and discusses the possibility of further music releases.The conversation also explores how much of Craig can be found in Arnold, the creation and casting of Mr. Simmons, and what it was like working with Mark Hamill. Craig reveals the inspirations behind fan-favourite characters and episodes—including Ronnie Matthews, the Sewer King, Preteen Scream, and the show’s memorable half-hour specials—while sharing candid insights into the writing room, voice-recording sessions, character development, and the creative ambitions that drove the series forward.