Imaginary Monsters, AI Babies & Sketch Comedy: Jessey James Nelson on Between Two Pints

In this episode of Between Two Pints, host Rob Hunt sits down with sketch comedian, filmmaker, and Smashed Potato Kids co-founder Jesse James Nelson. From heartfelt short films about queer identity and imaginary friends (Chimera's Ghost), to wild satire involving babies and talk shows (Thicker Than Blood), Jesse’s storytelling is as fearless as it is innovative.Check out the Youtube linkhttps://youtu.be/y6GbD3Rr-28We dig into:How imaginary monsters helped him tell powerful storiesUsing AI to animate a baby doll in post-productionThe rise of Smashed Potato Kids and sketch comedy cultureFounding the Vancouver Sketch Fest and building a creative communityAnd what happens when trophies accidentally look like… butt plugsPlus, Jesse shares behind-the-scenes on his AI horror short AI Artist, shot for the AI Film Festival in NYC—where Darren Aronofsky saw his work!If you’re into filmmaking, comedy, queer stories, or the future of AI and storytelling—this one’s a must-watch.Smashed Potato Kids:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SmashedPotatoKidsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashedpotatokidsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@smashedpotatokidsJesse James Nelson:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessejamesnelson/IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6691719/