“Being a good writer is like being a good actor. You have to know people. You have to know things… anything you can do to pick up on life experiences really does, because at the end of the day, when you sit down to write, you have to pull from something.” -Max BeaudryWhat is it really like to write the shows that kids everywhere love and talk about? Emmy Award winning writer Max Beaudry joins us for an exciting and heartfelt conversation about his work on some of the most popular children’s series on television, including Paw Patrol, Baby Shark’s Big Show, Gabby’s Dollhouse, Dora and Friends, and several other favorites across Nickelodeon, DreamWorks, and Netflix Kids.Max opens up about how he found his creative home in children’s animation. He shares how his love of classic slapstick comedy, especially icons like Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, and Abbott and Costello, shaped the humor, timing, and joyful silliness in his writing. His natural connection to big physical comedy and warmhearted storytelling makes him a perfect fit for kids entertainment.We also talk about Max’s work on The Cursed Life of Thackery Binx, created with James Marsden and featuring Jason Marsden, the original voice of Thackery Binx from Hocus Pocus. Max gives a fascinating look at what it is like to help expand such an iconic character for a new generation.A major highlight of this episode is Max’s book series created with illustrator David Perry. Their graphic novel adventures begin with Aw, Nuts, published by PaperKutz and distributed by @SimonandSchusterInc , and continue with more books in the same chaotic, funny, food filled world. The series captures Max’s signature style of big energy, heartfelt humor, and imaginative storytelling that appeals to kids and parents alike.Max also shares his unique creative process, including his habit of pacing with his laptop while writing, and explains why life experience, curiosity, and playfulness are essential to strong storytelling. His insights will inspire authors, illustrators, screenwriters, teachers, and anyone interested in children’s media.Subscribe to Our Channel! Help support our Podcast:KOFI → https://ko-fi.com/storytellersshelfpodcast GOFUNDME → https://www.gofundme.com/f/storytellersshelfLinktree: https://linktr.ee/thestorytellersshelfpodcast✏️ Give this Scrivener a try → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html/storyteller?fpr=storyteller#ChildrensBooks #GraphicNovelsForKids #KidsComics #PawPatrol #BabyShark #GabbysDollhouse #KidsAnimation #ChildrensTelevision#JerryLewis #SlapstickComedy #ClassicComedy #WritingForKids #KidsMedia#KidLit #CreativeProcess #Screenwriting #AnimationWriter #WritersRoom #ChildrensMediaPodcast #nickelodeon #netflixseries #jamesmarsden #simonandschuster #dreamworks #booktok #authortube

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