Fabulist podcast

Fabulist

Go behind the scenes of the world’s most disruptive studios and production companies — to discover the business stories fueling these industry creative powerhouses. Hi, I’m Joel. I lead the global movement of studios mastering the art of the business. Whether you run a studio in motion, animation, live action, sound, or experiential, this is the show unlike any other. Join the movement at http://joelpilger.com. Huge thanks to our awesome audio production partner, Coupe Studios. Learn more at coupestudios.com. © 2019–2025 JPMP

Go behind the scenes of the world’s most disruptive studios and production companies — to discover the business stories fueling these industry creative powerhouses. Hi, I’m Joel. I lead the global movement of studios mastering the art of the business. Whether you run a studio in motion, animation, live action, sound, or experiential, this is the show unlike any other. Join the movement at http://joelpilger.com. Huge thanks to our awesome audio production partner, Coupe Studios. Learn more at coupestudios.com. © 2019–2025 JPMP

 

#27

Competition as Craft: The Sister-Studio Experiment

We’re challenging each other—and the industry. Joel sits down with Vagrants co-founders Du... more

13 Oct 2025

59 MINS

59:05

13 Oct 2025


#26

Protecting the Craft with Barton Damer

Running a standout studio isn’t about selling hours—it’s about protecting the craft, picki... more

29 Sep 2025

50 MINS

50:49

29 Sep 2025


#25

Dash Bash: It Started As A Party with Cory Livengood and Meryn Hayes

What happens when a studio anniversary party turns into one of the motion design industry’... more

17 Sep 2025

38 MINS

38:25

17 Sep 2025


#24

The Studio Was Just the Start: Here Comes Act Two with Three Founders

In this episode of The Fabulist, Joel Pilger sits down with three powerhouse studio founde... more

24 Jun 2025

58 MINS

58:31

24 Jun 2025


#23

Paradiso: Build What Scares You with Hector Ayuso & Marko Pfann

What does it take to create a truly transformational experience—not just an event? In this... more

31 Mar 2025

37 MINS

37:16

31 Mar 2025


#22

Aaron Becker and Seth Kleinberg at Filmograph

The best title sequences don’t just introduce a film or TV show—they set the tone, create ... more

19 Mar 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:10

19 Mar 2025


#21

The Mill is Gone: The End of the Beginning of Motion Design, Part 4

In this special episode of The Fabulist, Jared Yeater, a former Managing Director at The M... more

04 Mar 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:50

04 Mar 2025


#20

Sales is a Team Sport with Tony Kadillak

What does it really take to build lasting relationships in the creative industry? In this ... more

17 Feb 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:40

17 Feb 2025


#19

Running a Studio: The Italian Way with Ilenia Notarangelo and Luca Gonnelli

Welcome to Season 3 of The Fabulist, the podcast for creative studios mastering the art of... more

05 Feb 2025

50 MINS

50:04

05 Feb 2025


#18

Bravely Making “Brave The Dark” With Derek Dienner

In this episode of The Fabulist, Joel Pilger dives deep with Derek Dienner, founder of Mak... more

20 Jan 2025

50 MINS

50:34

20 Jan 2025


#17

Building Your Brand To Elevate Your Company Brand with Simon Dixon, Mitch Monson, and Carson Hood

In this thought-provoking episode of the Fabulist Podcast, host Joel Pilger brings togethe... more

09 Dec 2024

46 MINS

46:38

09 Dec 2024


#16

The Nash Stash: Current & Creative Business Strategies with Joe Nash

In this episode, I sit down with Joe Nash to unpack the complexities of running a creative... more

25 Nov 2024

31 MINS

31:16

25 Nov 2024


#15

Your Client Called—They’re Doing It Themselves: Surviving Motion Design’s In-House Insurgence with J...

In this episode of The Fabulist, I – your host Joel Pilger – am joined by industry veteran... more

11 Nov 2024

48 MINS

48:42

11 Nov 2024


#14

Originality is the Template with Dominic DiMaria

In this episode of The Fabulist, Joel Pilger talks with artist and entrepreneur Dominic Di... more

28 Oct 2024

45 MINS

45:49

28 Oct 2024


#13

Producers: The Unsung Heroes of Our Industry with Rebecca Olson, Kathryn Henderson, Leyla Rosario, a...

In this episode of The Fabulist, we tackle one of the most misunderstood roles in the crea... more

16 Oct 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:33

16 Oct 2024


#12

The Transition to Digital Was Nothing Compared to AI with Michael Gilday

In this enlightening episode of The Fabulist Podcast, host Joel Pilger sits down with Mich... more

02 Oct 2024

32 MINS

32:30

02 Oct 2024


#11

Your Studio's Future is Brand-Direct with Kevin Rapp

Let's dive deep into the highs and lows of the creative life with Kevin Rapp, the seasoned... more

17 Sep 2024

36 MINS

36:01

17 Sep 2024


#10

Mackinations: The Dash Studio Story with Mack Garrison

Joel Pilger dives into the intersection of creativity and commerce with Mack Garrison from... more

13 Aug 2024

38 MINS

38:19

13 Aug 2024


#9

The End of the Beginning of Motion Design | Part 3 with Ryan Summers and John LePore

The Fabulist is back! Join host Joel Pilger as he leads this discussion with disruptors Ry... more

30 May 2024

29 MINS

29:58

30 May 2024


#8

The End of the Beginning for Motion Design | Part 2 with Ryan Summers and John Lepore

Joel Pilger rejoins forces with Ryan Summers and John LePore for a fresh deep dive into th... more

01 Apr 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:44

01 Apr 2024


#7

Beat Baudenbacher at loyalkaspar

In a world inundated with brands, one visionary offers a more considered method to brandin... more

06 Jun 2023

37 MINS

37:03

06 Jun 2023


#6

Orion Tait at Residence

Find out why Residence isn't a holding company in the traditional sense, the overall recep... more

10 May 2023

33 MINS

33:38

10 May 2023


#5

Ryan Honey & Orion Tait at BUCK

The world’s most celebrated motion design studio balances nonstop evolution with a relentl... more

08 Feb 2023

37 MINS

37:17

08 Feb 2023


#4

The End of the Beginning for Motion Design | Part 1 with Ryan Summers and John Lepore

Animation… broadcast design… motion graphics… mograph… motion design… Looking back over th... more

11 Jan 2023

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:20

11 Jan 2023


#3

Erin Sarofsky at Sarofsky

On the journey to building a legacy, there is a fine line between fragility and stability.... more

10 Jan 2023

45 MINS

45:36

10 Jan 2023


#2

Marcel Ziul at STATE Design

Along one studio’s journey to the highest levels, its founder struggles with darkness… onl... more

13 Dec 2022

40 MINS

40:06

13 Dec 2022


#1

Joe & Mikon at Sibling Rivalry

Sibling’s work is bold, clear, and smart. But as with any creative business, the work is –... more

05 Dec 2022

34 MINS

34:47

05 Dec 2022