Episode 12 - Thundercats with Emlyn Davies

Episode 12 - Thundercats with Emlyn Davies

Hello and Welcome to Episode 12 of The Square Window Podcast, your weekly dose of nostalgic insight into the classic Kids TV of yester-year. Joining me for this episode is EMLYN DAVIES, Founder and Executive Creative-Director of BOMPER STUDIOS, a boutique Animaton and VFX Production-House based in Caerphilly,South Wales. Emlyn's choice of show to talk about is the classic animated show, "THUNDERCATS."So, join us and let's take a trip through The Square Window...... Thundercats "Out-takes" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en0Icxb3s9I] The Square Window Podcast Facebook Group⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/793642936324551/] CREDITS All original music by Matt Loveridge and Jim Cornick Produced and Edited by Gareth Cavanagh

Episode 11 - Trap Door with Will Rose

Hello and Welcome to The Square Window Podcast, your weekly dose of nostalgic insight into the classic Kids TV of yester-year. Joining me for this episode is my good friend, AnimatorDesigner WILL ROSE and his choice of show to talk about is the classic, British, stop-motion animated series, "TRAP DOOR". So, you have permission to open that Trap Door this one time but first, let's take a trip through The Square Window. WILL's BIO Will Rose is an animator and designer with a passion for the natural world.Based in London, Will has over 20 years of experience in the animation industry working on popular children's shows such as Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee as an animator, designer and writer. His passion for nature and love of telling a story has led him to make his own award-winning shorts as well as making animated films for David Attenborough, Yoga with Adriene, Leica and the British Trust for Ornithology. A self proclaimed bird-nerd, Will has made animations for BBC Springwatch, created his very own animated bird guide for beginners and recently won the FBA artist award at the Society of Wildlife Artists exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London. Will’s fascination for wildlife has led him to create work based on the environment around him, whether it is an artist residence in Maine, a hillside in Northern Spain or helping to depict the wildlife in the uplands of Sweden.Having learnt from working on some of the most popular children’s shows around the world, Will has now turned his storytelling and design skills to work on projects that support the preservation of our precious wildlife and environment. WILL's WEB-SITE [https://www.willswork.co.uk/] WHAT BIRD IS THAT? The Square Window Podcast Facebook Group⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/793642936324551/] CREDITS All original music by Matt Loveridge and Jim Cornick Produced and Edited by Gareth Cavanagh

Episode 10 - RoboTech with Ryan Donoghue

Hello and Welcome to The Square Window Podcast, your weekly dose of nostalgic insight into the classic Kids TV of yester-year. Joining me for this episode is American Animator RYAN DONOGHUE. Ryan is a veteran of the animation industry having worked in everything from TV shows, and movies, to video games and theme parks. He attended California Institute of the Arts, and has worked on Tv shows like Futurama, and Jurassic World Chaos Theory as well as movies such as, The Chronicles of Narnia and Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters. He also helped create the first ever ride through attraction for Mickey Mouse, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Currently he is working on personal projects and has recently started with Halon Entertainment supervising Animation on cinematics for Fortnite. He lives in southern California, with his wife and two children and very much loves Halloween and all things spooky. Ryan's choice of classic show to talk about is the 1985 Science-Fiction Anime "ROBOTECH". Robotech is a groundbreaking 1980s animated sci-fi epic that introduced an entire generation to sprawling space opera, transforming mecha, and surprisingly emotional storytelling. Adapted for American audiences from three separate Japanese series, it wove together an ambitious, multi-generational saga that followed humanity’s struggle for survival in the face of alien invasion. So strap in, engage rocket systems to maximum and let's head through the Square Window. The Square Window Podcast Facebook Group⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/793642936324551/] CREDITS All original music by Matt Loveridge and Jim Cornick Produced and Edited by Gareth Cavanagh

Episode 9 - The Wombles with Simon Quinn.

Hello and Welcome to The Square Window Podcast, your weekly dose of nostalgic insight into the classic Kids TV of yester-year. Joining me for this episode is Simon Quinn. Simon is a multi-award-winning producer and line producer who's been working in the Film and Television industry for over 37 years. His crdit-list is extensive (See his full Bio below) but I first met him when I worked as a VFX Artist on "Fireman Sam" in 2002. Simon's choice of show to talk about for this episods is the classic "The Wombles". Before recycling bins, climate pledges, and eco-warriors, there were the Wombles, those shy, furry, ever-so-helpful creatures who lived quietly beneath Wimbledon Common. Created by Elisabeth Beresford, the Wombles weren’t just children’s characters; they were early ambassadors of environmental kindness, tidying up the world one forgotten item at a time. I really enjoyed putting this episode together as this is anothr show I loved as a kid (there's a pattern forming). I found Simon a really engaging interview-ee and his insightful knowldge of the animation industry comes from extensive experience. So settle in, dust off your childhood memories and let’s head back to Wimbledon Common, where the Wombles are still making good use of the things that everyday folk leave behind. Simon's BIO: "Simon Quinn is a multi-award-winning producer and line producer that has been working in the Film and Television industry for over 37 years. He produced three series of the BAA, Annie and double Day Time Emmy Award winning animation series The Adventures of Paddington for StudioCanal and Heyday Fims which airs on Nickelodeon. Starting his career at Spitting Image as a puppet maker in 1988, he discovered stop-motion animation whilst working at Film Fair in 1990, on classics such as The Wombles. He later formed a model making company The Puppet Factory in 1994 providing puppets and models to the animation industry. In 2002 he re-booted and line-produced the new series of Fireman Sam (CBBC) and two series of Hanna’s Helpline (Ch5 Milkshake) Then Line Produced Wes Anderson’s critically acclaimed, Academy nominated Fantastic Mr. Fox 2009 (20th Century Fox). After which he was Line Producer on Tim Burton’s stop-frame feature Frankenweenie 2012 (Disney) Seeking fresh challenges he switched from long format productions to producing over sixteen commercials in 3D, CGI and 2D with multi-award winning Passion Pictures. In 2013 he co-created and produced with Simon Rolph Wussywat the Clumsy Cat a 52 x 5 minutes preschool series for CBeebies working with Baby Cow Animation & Smiley Guy Studios Canada. At the end of 2015 He went on to become the Animation Producer for Wes Anderson’s Academy nominated Feature Film Isle of Dogs released March 2018. He is also a consultant producer for Magic Light Pictures recently working on The Scarecrows Wedding which will be shown Christmas day BBC 1 in 2025 as well as their previous multi award winning specials The Snail & The Whale, Zog & the Flying Doctors, Superworm, The Smeds and the Smoos, Tabby McTat and Tiddler.He was also the Animation Producer on a 43 minute Live action / Animation Hybrid film ‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ produced by Magic Light Pictures for Apple TV+ shown on Thanksgiving 2023 which was nominated for six Children and Family Emmys, winning in two categories March 2025." The Square Window Podcast Facebook Group⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/793642936324551/] CREDITS All original music by Matt Loveridge and Jim Cornick Produced and Edited by Gareth Cavanagh

Episode 8 - He-Man and the Masters of the Universe with Andrew Minton

Hello and Welcome to The Square Window Podcast, your weekly dose of nostalgic insight into the classic Kids TV of yester-year. Joining me for this episode is Andrew Minton, CTO and Founder of "Hangry Studio" https://www.hungrystudio.com/home Come with us as we take a deep dive into one of my personal favourite shows of my youth, "He-Man and the Masters of the Universe", the legendary 1980s cartoon series that became a global pop-culture phenomenon. We explore the origins of Eternia, the epic battle between He-Man and Skeletor, and how this groundbreaking animated show shaped the future of retro cartoons, toy-driven TV, and fantasy storytelling. We chat about the history and lore of the Masters of the Universe franchise, including its iconic characters, behind-the-scenes production stories, and the explosive success of its Mattel action figures. We also discuss the show’s influence on modern reboots, its impact on nostalgia culture, and why He-Man remains one of the most beloved heroes in animation. We unpack how He-Man blended science fiction and sword-and-sorcery, why it became a defining piece of ’80s pop culture, and how its themes of heroism, friendship, and self-empowerment still resonate today. We also explore behind-the-scenes stories, character evolution, and the franchise’s lasting legacy—from toys and comics to reboots and fandom. Whether you grew up shouting “I HAVE THE POWER!” or you’re discovering Eternia for the first time, join us for a power-packed conversation celebrating the most muscular hero ever to wield a magic sword. Masters of the Universe Vinyl Album as mentioned in conversation; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDpsAPnn7WQ&t=1779s The Square Window Podcast Facebook Group⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/793642936324551/CREDITSAll original music by Matt Loveridge and Jim CornickProduced and Edited by Gareth Cavanagh