Sep 22, 2025
In this episode, I sit down with Seth Kearsley, a veteran
animation director, writer, and producer, to explore his incredible
career.
With over three decades in the industry, Seth has worked on
fan-favorite shows like The
Maxx, The Simpsons,
and Dilbert, and
directed Adam Sandler’s Eight
Crazy Nights. We talk about his beginnings, discovering pencil
and paper in his dad’s truck, and the path that led him to major
animation projects.From wild CalArts parties to life advice from
Dustin Hoffman, Seth shares stories that are both hilarious and
inspiring. He also opens up about Never Wonderland, his dark reimagining
of Alice in Wonderland,
and how a near-fatal car accident pushed him to focus on personal
creative work.We cover everything from directing celebrities and
stealing art supplies as a kid to finding balance between
perfection and progress. It’s an episode full of humor, insight,
and behind-the-scenes magic from the world of animation.
Host: Mike Rosado (mrcraleigh.com) (instagram.com/ekimodasor)
Post Production: Max Trujillo (instagram.com/trujillomedia)
Sponsors: MRC (mrcraleigh.com) and Burny Wild’s (burnywilds.com)