What's the Big Idea? - A VeggieTales Podcast

22/07/2024

Deep in the heart of Chicago lies a passionate yet methodical artist Michael J. Wilson, with special guest co-host Finncorporated of The Ultimate Unofficial VeggieTales Podcast!

Check out Michael's episode below:

https://youtu.be/MXrhMZYWBtU

https://open.spotify.com/episode/75IE0Y7IT1Z8gTsqYMh4wr

Michael Wilson is a chill, collected, yet methodical graphic artist. From a unique upbringing, working at Big Idea, to mentoring and being mentored, you'll u...

18/07/2024

We interviewed Keith Lango but now it's time for his partner in crime, Bryan Ballinger!

Check out both parts to Bryan's interview on YouTube and Spotify...

Part 1:
https://youtu.be/yf61rgS7K24
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4k9c2SWniTiHPsh1djhasb

Part 2:
https://youtu.be/_NlHSZ1Z4L8
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5WU2BqfKuzDyjT8h1gve0x

23/06/2024

Jeff Holder hit it big in the industry, but what about his work in the independent world? Join us as he talks about what's it like being in showbiz, The Cartoon Adventures of Larry-Boy, and much more!
https://youtu.be/kjZuG37Q9Qs
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fpHlE5KiRmLlzxkvksLfl?si=9aee634b51ad4cf7

Among the many shows that Big Idea Productions has created, The Cartoon Adventures of Larry-Boy seems to have fallen in the cracks of obscurity. We dive more...

20/06/2024

This time, we delve into the world of book publishing as Cindy Kenney talks about writing books for VeggieTales, Precious Girls Club, Boz the Bear and other childhood classics you may remember reading!
https://youtu.be/6eoWTmj6v9g
https://open.spotify.com/episode/07ZqA1OW5tvMzZdjUcRmVS

Picking up where we left off, we flip over to the next chapter of her career: being an author. It's non-stop information about VeggieTales, Precious Girls Cl...

12/06/2024

In this week's episode, we interview Cindy Kenney! You may know the stories she's written but do you know her life story? For this part, she talks about her childhood and the events leading up to Big Idea Productions.
https://youtu.be/HaJXR6Fq2cQ
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tGlIJ5FTfVg5EymHhJe72

Die hard VeggieTales fans may know Cindy Kenney for her books, but what about her life outside of writing? We find out as she details just that and her job a...

31/05/2024

We jump right back in as Buddy Lewis expands on his adventures at Big Idea Productions, his time with Disney and Hermie and Friends, and more! What other wacky hijinks will he detail? Find out now...
https://youtu.be/pwq7_obb5GE
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OxRkOSTTiPYw8Q10n91oa?si=1f2ea1bc4cdf4d4c

Continuing from the last time, Howard 'Buddy' Lewis III talks about his time at Big Idea Productions. However, his post-Big Idea career has even more twists ...

24/05/2024

Operation Release the Vault is now in action, find out what it truly is and the exciting plans going forward with our podcast!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1B8pxjI69M

18/05/2024

To celebrate this momentous occasion on behalf of the What's the Big Idea podcast, would like to spotlight this amazing episode. Happy 20th birthday to the underrated and underappreciated A Snoodle's Tale!

28/04/2024

We'd like to celebrate Steve Hullfish today for his birthday and his achievements. He managed to get into American Cinema Editors after decades of being in the business. He runs a podcast today, giving advice and insight to aspiring editors across the world.

26/04/2024

Among the many stages of production, rendering is quite the unique process and Howard 'Buddy' Lewis III was part of that process!
https://youtu.be/CvboGquBJtA
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mO8V1Orag3qNxYV0dFGwi?

Out of the hundreds and hundreds of names, Howard 'Buddy' Lewis isn't one that's recognizable. That changes today as he details his life in Baltimore, going ...

04/04/2024

31/01/2024

Veggie fans may recognize this one. He's voiced Dig'Em the Frog, Tony the Tiger & one of the more iconic side characters, Palmy. It's none other than Jeff Morrow! His many facets of life, character gigs & much more. All on our latest episode below:
https://youtu.be/ygf2M0YcZhM

29/01/2024

Welcome to the official page of "What's the Big Idea? - A VeggieTales Podcast"! A podcast interviewing former alumni of Big Idea Productions about their lives before, during & after the company. Here you'll find posts regarding our new episodes as well as our previous ones, sneak peeks & more.