
Wondering what it takes to work in animation? In this episode, I chat with one of Variety's '2026 Animators to Watch' Clarisse Chua on growing up in Singapore, attending animation school in Japan and California, and...


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Hosted by Rachel Mathieu · arts · EN
A podcast about what it really takes to “make it” in entertainment, told by the people figuring it out. Hear creatives across entertainment share what's working for them, what's not, and how they're making things happen for their careers in an ever-changing landscape. Episodes out bi-weekly on Wednesdays.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA podcast about what it really takes to “make it” in entertainment, told by the people figuring it out. Hear creatives across entertainment share what's working for them, what's not, and how they're making things happen for their careers in an ever-changing landscape. Episodes out bi-weekly on Wednesdays.
The Making It Show is hosted by Rachel Mathieu. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "11. Landing Pixar's Animation Internship, Using a BAFTA Grant for Indie Filmmaking, and Storyboarding in the Studio System with Clarisse Chua" (15 October 2026, 36 minutes), "9. Booking National Commercials, Selling Out a Run at The Hollywood Fringe, and the NYFA Filmmaking Alumni Network" (16 September 2026, 39 minutes), and "9. Landing a Spot in Netflix is a Joke Fest, Becoming a Weekly Host at Laugh Factory, and Securing a Writing Role with Reductress with Grace Bahler" (21 August 2026, 36 minutes).
The Making It Show publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 11 episodes.
Booking probability for The Making It Show is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Making It Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Making It Show's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Making It Show are Artists, Writers & Performers. The Making It Show has an arts audience.
Rachel Mathieu hosts The Making It Show, an arts podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Wondering what it takes to work in animation? In this episode, I chat with one of Variety's '2026 Animators to Watch' Clarisse Chua on growing up in Singapore, attending animation school in Japan and California, and...

Want to book more work? In this episode, I chat with actor Jordan Knapp about landing national commercials, building creative opportunities through her NYFA alumni network, navigating the highs and lows of indie...

Wondering how comics level up their gigs over time? In this episode, I chat with stand up comedian Grace Bahler on how she landed a weekly hosting gig at Laugh Factory, secured a spot in Netflix is a Joke Fest for her...

The Making It Show
Interested in creating your own videography business? In this episode, I chat with filmmaker Chandler Perry on how he built his full-time freelance videography business, partnered with Cracked to create online comedy...

Curious about breaking into producing? In this episode, I chat with producer, AD, and actor Natalie Galdamez about the unconventional way she got her first entertainment job, breaking into producing by creating a highly...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to switch markets as an actor? In this episode, I chat with actor Christie Griffin about the differences in acting in London vs. LA, putting up a show at the world's largest theatre...

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Ever wondered what it means to be a Creative Executive or to work in 'development'? In this episode, I chat with executive assistant Noelle Brimble Stanbridge about her path working her way up through the film...

Interested in the ever-evolving world of virtual production? In this episode, I chat with creative technologist and filmmaker Gabrielle (Ella) Roberts about working on a volume for Avatar: The Last Airbender, developing...

Curious about the impact of a social media audience on an acting career? In this episode, I chat with actor, writer, and content creator Jay Ellis about working in casting as an actor, developing his comedic voice and...

Ever wondered how to get into CalArts' prestigious character animation program? In this episode, I chat with storyboard artist, art director, and writer Lee Witz about his application process and education at CalArts...

Ever wondered how to break into stand-up comedy? In this episode, I chat with comedian, writer, and podcast host Elke Thoms about the classes, venues, and festivals that have helped her build a career. We also get into...
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