Skwigly Podcast 122 - Autumn 2026

Presenting episode 122 of the Skwigly Animation Podcast!

In this episode we welcome the director duo Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado to discuss their Dreamworks animated feature film 'Forgotten Island' and welcome back Peter Lord, David Sproxton and Nick Park of Aardman Animations to discuss the Bristol studio's landmark 50th anniversary celebrations including their current Lightroom exhibition and new book 'Grand: The Autobiography of Gromit'.

Also discussed: This year's Encounters Film Festival lowdown, upcoming Manchester Animation Festival highlights, dubious animation voice casting, waning enthusiasm for the current adult animation landscape, the changing nature of 'independent animation' as a term and personal highlights from Aardman's early years.

Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson

Interviews conducted by Ryan Gaur and Steve Henderson

Edited, produced and music by Ben Mitchell