• Episode 25: Trail Tales on ‘Vincent van Gromit’ and ‘Five a Day Dog’
    May 14 2022
    In this episode, I interviewed artist Laura Cramer about her experiences creating not one but two of the Gromits which featured on the first Gromit Unleashed trail. 

    More of Laura’s work can be found at www.cramerpaintings.com. 

    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

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    28 mins
  • Episode 24: Trail Tales on ‘Gromitronic’
    Apr 7 2022

    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

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    25 mins
  • Episode 23: Bonus – Early Man
    May 18 2021

    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

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    10 mins
  • Episode 22: Interview with Composer Julian Nott
    Mar 18 2021

    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 

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    30 mins
  • Episode 21: Grappling with Games
    Jan 5 2021

    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 

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    21 mins
  • Episode 20: Interview with Aardman’s Merlin Crossingham - Creative Director of Wallace and Gromit
    Dec 23 2020

    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/ 

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    37 mins
  • Episode 19: From Our World to Theirs
    Nov 15 2020

    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 

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    16 mins
  • Episode 18: Wonderful Wensleydale
    Oct 19 2020

    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.

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    11 mins