As usual we went down some tangents that didn’t quite fit in the episode, but they’re definitely worth a listen if you’re interested in animation! Some of the topics in the unabridged version:

• More details on Dimetrodon and amphibian studies
• Some of the most interesting and difficult animations Stuart has worked on
• How to deal with the “uncanny valley” in animation
• Details of his work on How to Train your Dragon, Ratatouille, & Life of Pi
• Why different animation studios get involved in a single film
• How working with his wife Elizabeth Rega is like