Eric Rogers - Writer/Creator Skylanders Academy, Futurama, Polly Pocket | AW 33

Here’s an early gift for you this December! For this episode, I am joined by animation writer Eric Rogers. Eric worked his way up in the TV industry from the bottom as a production assistant and script coordinator for various live-action shows before breaking through and becoming a writer’s assistant for Futurama! Soon after Eric went on to develop the smash-hit Skylanders Academy animated series, where he not only wrote and produced but also provided the voice of Crash Bandicoot for two seasons! 

Join us as we dive into Eric’s epic career. He also talks about the challenges and the triumphs he’s seen throughout his career as a show creator animation writer. However, the most exciting part has got to be the opportunity to talk to Eric about the exciting new things he’s working on! This episode serves large helpings of wisdom and inspiration for anyone looking to make their own breakthrough in the TV industry. 

Timestamps:

[10:27]Who inspired Eric Rogers’ aspirations to work in the TV industry?

[19:21]How Futurama changed Eric’s life

[27:25]Eric didn’t do what until college?!

[30:31]Eric talks about his transition from adult animation to children’s animation

[36:01]Eric’s mistake 

[57:18]What’s Eric working on lately

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