Episode 7: Cracking Contraptions

In this episode, I get to interview Software Engineer Lucy Spiteri-Beale on her experience as part of the team behind ‘Gromitronic’ – an interactive Gromit created for the Gromit Unleashed 2 trail.  

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources https://www.renishaw.com/en/whats-up-dog-building-renishaws-gromitronic—43724

In this bonus episode, we look at Nick Park’s latest feature film: Early Man. No book review this week. 

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Man_(film), Aardman: An epic journey taken one frame at a time - Peter Lord and David Sproxton

In this episode, I have a chat with the man behind the music for all the Wallace and Gromit films – Julian Nott -  finding out a bit more about his background in music, what composing for Wallace and Gromit was like, and his thoughts on his work (also featuring a guest appearance from his puppy!)

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources: http://www.juliannottmusic.com/Julian_Nott/Welcome.html 

In this episode, we focus on the wide selection of Wallace and Gromit games; both video games and board games alike. We also review the book ‘The World of Wallace and Gromit’ by Andy Lane. 

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources:  The World of Wallace and Gromit – Andy Lane, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallace_%26_Gromit_in_Project_Zoo, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallace_%26_Gromit:_The_Curse_of_the_Were-Rabbit_(video_game), https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/wallace-and-gromit-curse-of-the-were-rabbit-review/1900-6140776/, Ebay.co.uk 

In this special episode we have an exclusive interview with the Creative Director of Wallace and Gromit discussing Wallace and Gromit’s 25th Anniversary of ‘A Close Shave’ and their upcoming adventure ‘The Big Fix Up’. 

Please note that this episode was recorded on 11th November and so details were accurate for that date.

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources:  https://www.asff.co.uk/delegate/merlin-crossingham/ 

In this episode, we take a look at the places, vehicles and cultural references which were used as inspiration or references in Wallace and Gromit. We also review Flushed Away: The Essential Guide.

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources:  http://www.telepathy.co.uk/aardman/showcase/info/i_wrong2.html, http://www.ukstudentlife.com/Britain/Films/WallaceAndGromit.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montacute_House, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_A35, https://wallaceandgromit.com/news/creator-nick-park-sells-van-ebay-motors-charity, http://www.classiccarportraits.co.uk/commercial/A35van6266.htm, https://sump-publishing.co.uk/tiger%20cub.htm, Telegraph Motoring 2011 

This week we delve into the origins and characteristics of the ultimate cracking cheese: Wensleydale. We also review issue 26 of the Wallace and Gromit Comic. 

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources:  https://www.wensleydale.co.uk, https://www.makeheritagefun.com/can-learn-wensleydale-creamery-yorkshire-cheese/, https://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/kit-calvert-and-the-wensleydale-dairy/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wensleydale_cheese.

 In this bonus episode, we look at the history of animation and animation technology and the different ways that humans have created the illusion of movement. We also review the book: Wallace and Gromit Cracking Celebration Cakes. 

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources:  “Cracking Animation” by Peter Lord and Brian Sibley, 1998, “Animation Art” by Jerry Beck, http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/tlbt/hd_tlbt.htm, http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/permanent/windows/southeast/eadweard_muybridge.htm, http://minyos.its.rmit.edu.au/aim/a_notes/anim_history_02.html, http://www.earlycinema.com/pioneers/lumiere_bio.html, http://www.earlycinema.com/pioneers/melies_bio.html, http://www.earlycinema.com/pioneers/paul_bio.html, https://www.newscientist.com/blogs/nstv/2013/01/stone-age-cinema-cave-art-conceals-first-animations.html

: In this episode, we explore Wallace and Gromit’s relationship with Bristol Children’s hospital and their subsequent charitable campaigns; most notably Gromit Unleashed. We also review the book of the first Gromit Unleashed trail: The Art of Gromit Unleashed.

Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com. Information sources: Aardman: An epic journey taken one frame at a time - Peter Lord and David Sproxton, https://wallaceandgromitcharity.org/about, The Art of Gromit Unleashed