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In this series we talk to high profile executives in the animation and kids television industry. We aim to take a look at the person behind the title, find out a little more of what they do, how they got there, and maybe a little more about them along the way.Enjoy the journey.This series is powered by Liberi Consulting - https://libericonsulting.com/ - and hosted by Julian Scott, Animation Consultant
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn this series we talk to high profile executives in the animation and kids television industry. We aim to take a look at the person behind the title, find out a little more of what they do, how they got there, and maybe a little more about them along the way. Enjoy the journey.
FSTVS - The Executive Sessions is hosted by Rob Doherty. The show has published 38 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "FSTVS - The Executive Sessions - Emmet O'Neill" (29 June 2026, 72 minutes), "FSTVS - The Executive Sessions - Emmet O'Neill" (29 June 2026, 72 minutes), and "FSTVS - The Executive Sessions - Olexa Hewryk" (9 June 2026, 62 minutes).
FSTVS - The Executive Sessions publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 38 episodes.
Booking probability for FSTVS - The Executive Sessions is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. FSTVS - The Executive Sessions requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. FSTVS - The Executive Sessions's contact route on record: verified email.
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Rob Doherty hosts FSTVS - The Executive Sessions, an arts podcast with 38 episodes published.
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Episode #37
"I learned most of my leadership skills from Kermit the Frog." Emmet O'Neil, CEO of StoryToys, is living proof that the most chaotic CVs often hide the most deliberate and creative minds. Uprooted from Dublin to rural...
Episode #37
"I learned most of my leadership skills from Kermit the Frog." Emmet O'Neil, CEO of StoryToys, is living proof that the most chaotic CVs often hide the most deliberate and creative minds. Uprooted from Dublin to rural...
Episode #36
Today's guest, Olexa Hewryk, is Vice President and Head of Animation at Sesame Workshop. Starting his career as an animator, he has since directed, produced, and now oversees a broad portfolio of animated content — from...
Episode #35
“One minute you’re making cartoons in Kilkenny, the next you’re chatting with Quentin Tarantino over champagne.” This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Paul Young of Cartoon Saloon — producer, director, co-founder...
Episode #34
"You've got to be a bit obsessed with it." This episode's guest is a dynast of the animation world; a man who started out at age 4 as the voice of Tiny Tim in an animated Christmas Carol but then threw it all away and...
Episode #33
“The death of Optimus Prime had a big impact” This week's guest is Alexi Wheeler. Maybe best known for his time as VP Production Development at Nickelodeon where he launched International Shorts Program which was, as...
Episode #32
"A special BAFTA Award for a 25 year legacy in children's media and the social and cultural impact." Ladies and gentlemen, as a special early Christmas present for you all, I give you Tom Box, Adam Shaw, and Oli Hyatt...
Episode #31
“Sometimes the detours are where you learn the most and that are the most exciting parts of your life.” A truer word was rarely spoken, especially when it comes to career journey's in the media industry. And the journey...
Episode #30
"That truth shines through. That honesty shines through. And that's what animation is." In a special 'timely' edition this week Julian speaks to Dr Steve Henderson, CEO, Director and Co-Founder of The Manchester...
Episode #29
"Let animation excellence begin!" Today's guest is the wonderfully warm and generous, Luke Jurevicius, owner and CEO of Vishus Productions in South Australia and Pune, India. Luke is a multi-award winning creative...
Episode #28
"Sometimes you just have to get out of your own way!" Today's guest is the delightful Karen Miller. Karen is currently the President at The Hidden Pigeon Company - a great name and you can find out the reason behind it...
Episode #27
"From the mailroom to the boardroom!" This week's guest is Bob Higgins. Currently the President of Trustbridge Entertainment and for bringing the likes of Maisy back to our screens, Bob's career has encompassed roles at...
Episode #26
"People can shine wherever they are." And none shine more brightly than our guest in this episode, Sueann Rochester, CEO and co-founder of Wild Child Animation in Sterling, Scotland. Not only is Sueann an exceptional...
Episode #25
"Don't hesitate to enter the thing you're drawn to." As you will hear in this latest episode, those are words that Mary Coleman has certainly lived by and benefited from. Early beginnings in theatre led Mary to spend 8...
Episode #24
"I'll get excited... when the money's in the bank account." Wise words, from a wise dad. But did today's guest take heed? Find out when Andrew Kavanagh, owner of Kavaleer Productions joins Julian for a very rambling and...
Episode #23
"Don't work with people you wouldn't have dinner with." I genuinely don't know where to start with introducing this episode's guest - Eryk Casemiro. Eryk's resumé reads like a Hollywood script... a young hopeful kid...
Episode #22
"ALL OR NOTHING!" Now a multi-award winning VFX Supervisor at Industrial Light and Magic in London, having worked on projects like Lost Ollie for Netflix, Black Mirror, The Mandalorian, Mission Impossible 2 and...
Episode #21
"Any day you can make a kid laugh, that's a pretty good day." And if anyone knows that it's Terry Kalagian! Terry's resumé reads like a who's who of big names - Cartoon Network, Mattel, Atomic Cartoons, Rainmaker...
Episode #20
"Slow down and take people on the journey with you." Great advice for everyone at various times in our lives and careers. Even more poignant when it's quoted by Crosby Clyse, MD of DNeg in London, and you've listened to...
Episode #19
“People like me don’t end up with the career that I have.” With a lead in line like that, you know you're in for an interesting career chat! Ryan Delaney is Production Executive at Warner Brothers Pictures Animation and...
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