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Behind the MAGIC Podcast

Hosted by Mauricio Ferrazza · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 9 episodes

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Episodes
9
Last ep.
17 days ago
Avg length
31m
Booking Probability™
26
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Listen Score
14
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Virality (30d)
43
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About this podcast

Behind the MAGIC is the official podcast of the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami Dade College, offering an inside look at the people, projects, and ideas shaping the future of animation, gaming, and immersive media. Each episode features conversations with students, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals as they share creative journeys, production insights, career advice, and the real-world experiences behind building games, films, and interactive experiences. From studio pipelines to emerging technologies like VR and real-time production, Behind the MAGIC highlights the stories and innovations driving the next generation of creative talent. This is the voice only version of the Behind the Magic Podcast - for the video option, visit us at MAGIC's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MAGIC_MDC

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About the host

Mauricio Ferrazza hosts Behind the MAGIC Podcast, a education show with 9 episodes published.

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"2026 MAGIC Premiere Night - Special Edition Podcast - From Classroom to Career" - Behind the MAGIC Podcast with Mauricio Ferrazza

Apr 29, 20261h 2mEp. 10S1

In this special live edition of Behind the MAGIC, Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus President Dr. Beatriz Gonzalez hosts a celebration of the Class of 2026 at MAGIC Premiere Night. Meet the student leaders behind four or

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"From Disney to SpongeBob: Drew Tolman on Production & Mentorship" - Behind the Magic Podcast with Mauricio Ferrazza

Apr 19, 202620mEp. 9S1

In this episode of Behind the MAGIC, host Mauricio Ferrazza sits down with veteran animation producer Drew Tolman, whose career spans major studios including Disney, Warner Bros., Fox, Universal, and Nickelodeon. Drew ha

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"Building a Career Frame by Frame - The Evolution of an Animator" - Behind the Magic Podcast with Mauricio Ferrazza

Apr 14, 202619mEp. 8S1

In this episode of Behind the MAGIC, Mauricio Ferrazza sits down with veteran animator, director, and producer Chris Bailey to explore a career that spans decades of animation history. From working on Disney classics lik

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"From Shadow to Hero — The Making of Nightlight" - Behind the Magic Podcast with Mauricio Ferrazza

Apr 8, 202627mEp. 7S1

In this episode of Behind the MAGIC, we go behind the scenes of Nightlight, a student-produced animated short developed at the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex. The film follows Eva Hernandez, a young hero

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Bill Buckley, Big Shot Pictures “Real-Time Animation Leadership with Bill Buckley ” - Behind the Magic Podcast with Mauricio Ferrazza

Apr 3, 202630mEp. 6S1

In this episode of Behind the MAGIC, we sit down with Bill Buckley, Senior Vice President of Animation Production at Big Shot Pictures and industry mentor at the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex. With more

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"Fallen Fate — Turning Grief Into Gameplay" - Behind the Magic Podcast with Mauricio Ferrazza

Apr 1, 202625mEp. 5S1

A haunting island. A story shaped by grief. A student team pushing narrative-driven gameplay further than expected. In this episode of Behind the MAGIC, we go inside Fallen Fate, a psychological RPG developed by students

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"Inside the World's Biggest Game Conference: GDC 2026 - State of the Industry" - Behind the Magic Podcast with Mauricio Ferrazza

Mar 28, 20261h 13mEp. 4S1

Recorded live from the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, this special episode of Behind the MAGIC explores the current state of the global game industry, hiring trends, portfolio expectations, and the skills s

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"Finding Creativity in the Chaos - The Making of the Capstone Project: Behind the Paper" - Behind the Magic Podcast with Mauricio Ferrazza

Mar 25, 202613mEp. 3S1

Episode Description: In this episode of Behind the MAGIC, we go behind the scenes of the student capstone animated short “Behind the Paper.” Director Estefania Mora joins host Brenna Verner to discuss the creative journe

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"Hope in a Broken World - The Making of the Capstone Project: Foster" - Behind the Magic Podcast with Mauricio Ferrazza

Mar 22, 202616mEp. 2S1

In this episode of Behind the MAGIC, we go behind the scenes of FOSTER, a student capstone animated short developed at the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami Dade College. Set in a haunting p

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Hannah Imperial Cannon, Xencelabs - “Beyond the Artist: How Creative Tools Shape the Industry” - Behind the MAGIC Podcast with Mauricio Ferrazza

Mar 19, 202620mEp. 1S1

Behind every animation, game, and immersive experience is an ecosystem of tools, partnerships, and strategic decisions that shape how creators work. In this episode of Behind the MAGIC, we sit down with Hannah Imperial C

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Audience demographics

Age
25-54
Consumer type
Lifelong learners

Topics covered

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Who is the host of Behind the MAGIC Podcast?

Behind the MAGIC Podcast is hosted by Mauricio Ferrazza. The show is categorised under education (arts) and has published 9 episodes.

How many episodes does Behind the MAGIC Podcast have?

Behind the MAGIC Podcast has published 9 episodes.

What topics does Behind the MAGIC Podcast cover?

Behind the MAGIC Podcast regularly covers education, arts, design. It sits in the education category, with a arts focus.

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How long are Behind the MAGIC Podcast episodes?

Episodes of Behind the MAGIC Podcast average 31 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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