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EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 22 MIN

Yvette Nicole Brown, Scott Adsit, and Creators Talk Shape Island

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On this interview special, Dan chats with Yvette Nicole Brown, Scott Adsit, Mac Barnett, and Jon Klassen about their show Shape Island on Apple TV+! They discuss how they carry the life lessons of childhood TV into their own lives, the important elements of storytelling, and much more. Yvette and Scott discuss their approach to voice acting while the show's creators talk about what it was like to let others become involved with something they created. Each interview brings a unique light to the show and what everyone brings to the project. Dan was excited to have such insightful conversations revolving around the show. The show is now available to stream anywhere you watch Apple TV+, so make sure you are checking it out with your family! ABOUT "SHAPE ISLAND" SEASON TWO: The Children's and Family Emmy Award-winning series from Apple TV+ takes place on a charming island and invites viewers to join serious Square, intrepid Circle and tricky Triangle as they dig up some fun, search for answers and build on their friendship — all while learning how to navigate each other's differences. "Shape Island" shows kids that friendship can take many shapes. Season two features the familiar voices of Yvette Nicole Brown ("Frog and Toad") as the narrator, Harvey Guillén ("Puss In Boots: The Last Wish") as Square, Scott Adsit ("Big Hero 6") as Triangle and Gideon Adlon ("Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earth") as Circle. "Shape Island" was co-created by book authors Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, who serve as executive producers. Barnett was recently appointed the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature by the Library of Congress. Kelli Bixler and Drew Hodges ("Tumble Leaf") from the Emmy Award-winning studio Bix Pix Entertainment also serve as executive producers. Ryan Pequin serves as co-executive producer and head writer.  

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