Rebecca Sugar and Ian Jones-Quartey join the "Steven Universe Podcast" to kick off Volume 2, which is dedicated to the people and places that make up the "Steven Universe" World! And starting things off, an in-depth look at the star of the animated series, Steven Universe. Rebecca and Ian reveal Steven's early incarnation, how his personality developed, and the big milestones they had planned for him since the series' inception. Plus, Zach Callison, who voices Steven, and Grace Rolek, who voices...
Jan 25, 2018•31 min
Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar and former Executive Producer Ian Jones-Quartey talk about the only Steven Universe episode not to feature Steven Universe! Discover the importance of the dream sequence, how the whole episode evolved from an image of Stevonnie backpacking through a jungle, and the many parallels to "It Could've Been Great."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 09, 2018•8 min
Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar and former Executive Producer Ian Jones-Quartey explain the origin of "Lars Of The Stars," why Emerald had to be special, and they reveal what was initially going to happen to Lars on Earth!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 09, 2018•6 min
Steven Universe writers Ben Levin and Matt Burnett share the inside scoop on Kevin, Lion, and Clarence! They also provide some background info on the Blackberry, and how they both ended up in the episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 02, 2018•8 min
Storyboard artist Lamar Abrams talks about the character bonding and "slice of life" moments he wove into "Sadie Killer!" He also reveals what it's like writing dialogue for "Buck," the character he voices, and what inspired the music jam session that Steven enjoys with his friends.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 02, 2018•8 min
Writer Ben Levin takes us behind-the-scenes for a quick look at the making of "Back To The Kindergarten." He sheds some light on the origins of the flower monster, Peridot hitting rock bottom, and what's going on with Connie and Steven!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 26, 2017•9 min
Steven Universe writer Ben Levin is talking about "Gemcation!" Find out where the Beach House was originally going to be, what made Greg the driving force in this particular episode, and why the bit with Garnet is Ben's favorite scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 26, 2017•8 min
Storyboard Supervisor Hilary Florido and Storyboard Artist Amber Cragg talk about balancing humor and soul-crushing sadness in "Raising The Barn," the conflict between Lapis and Peridot, and the dialogue that was cut at the last minute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 19, 2017•8 min
Storyboard artist Lamar Abrams wove a bit of his family into the "Dewey Wins" episode, along with some Ocean Park jokes. You'll also discover who inspired Nanefua, and why she's Lamar's favorite character to write for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 19, 2017•7 min
"Off Colors" is the Steven Universe episode that introduced fan-favorite Padparadscha, provided a more detailed look at Homeworld, and focused on Steven and Lars' relationship! And those are just a few of the things that writers Ben Levin and Matt Burnett discuss in this episode of the pod! Steven Universe Creator Rebecca Sugar also returns to answer some fan Q&A including a question about Lars' character development and initial ideas! Plus, former Steven Universe Executive Producer, Ian Jon...
Dec 14, 2017•32 min
"I Am My Mom" is the focus of discussion with Steven Universe writers Ben Levin and Matt Burnett. Discover how they worked in the callback to "Marble Madness," what inspired Aquamarine and Topaz, where the hostage scenario idea originated, and who would win in a fight between Lapis and Aquamarine. Plus, Storyboard Supervisor Hilary Florido returns with some college advice, movie tips, and the reason why "Beach City Drift" was the hardest episode she ever boarded.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Dec 07, 2017•24 min
Blue Diamond was introduced in "Steven's Dream," and promptly kidnapped Greg! It was a huge storyline that involved big collaboration among the crewniverse! Writers Matt Burnett and Ben Levin remember details from the planning stages, what was changed during the boarding process, and why this episode is home to one of the most meta jokes of the entire series!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30, 2017•19 min
"Last One Out of Beach City" is all about Pearl's own self-discovery and awareness, and features a great guest shot from musician Mike Krol, a very cool car chase with Pearl behind-the-wheel, and a tip of the hat to everyone's favorite teen movies! That's why Steven Universe writers Ben Levin and Matt Burnett return to the pod to not only explain how all of these magical ideas originated, but to also offer insight into how they made them work together! Plus, Ben and Matt field more of your quest...
Nov 23, 2017•22 min
"Monster Reunion" is the topic of discussion with Steven Universe writers Ben Levin and Matt Burnett! Discover how the episode was originally supposed to start and why that idea was scrapped in favor of "MC Bear Bear," why they decided to bring both Centipeetle and Steven's healing powers back in this episode, and what inspired their clever use of flashback to tell Centipeetle's Gem story. Plus, Storyboard Supervisor Hilary Florido joins to answer fan questions including how she approaches train...
Nov 16, 2017•20 min
Steven Universe writers Matt Burnett and Ben Levin talk about the two-parter, "Mirror Gem / Ocean Gem." Discover what changed about the episode from origination to completion, the injury that Greg was supposed to sustain, the Gems big fight scene, the development of Lapis' personality, and the many callbacks to previous episodes that were worked into this two-parter. Plus, Matt and Ben answer fan questions including music that inspires their writing, why the show doesn't feature many pop culture...
Nov 09, 2017•23 min
Writers Ben Levin and Matt Burnett have plenty of inside info on the making of "Storm In The Room." Find out which memorable scene was a must-include in the episode, what dialogue was most fun to write, how they balance the funny and the emotional arcs in the story, and why it was so important for Steven to finally meet his mother. Plus, storyboard artists Jeff Liu and Joe Johnston answer more fan questions including how they write for Stevonnie, which jokes they've had to cut from episodes, and...
Nov 02, 2017•23 min
Steven Universe writers Ben Levin and Matt Burnett give an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at this fan favorite, and pivotal episode that revealed Garnet is a fusion! They share what went into the writing to capture the emotion of the moment, what had to be cut at the last minute to make the story work, which came first - the Garnet fusion reveal or the Peridot arc, and what they thought about the fan reaction when the episode finally aired. Plus, storyboard artists Jeff Liu and Joe Johnston a...
Oct 26, 2017•24 min
It's the season finale of the Steven Universe Podcast, and that means both Rebecca and Steven Sugar return to share the stories from their childhood that directly inspired some of the episodes. Rebecca is also answering YOUR questions about the show, the characters, fan theories, video games, and the pineapple pizza debate. Plus, Rebecca brought along her ukulele and debuts a brand new, never-before-heard song from an upcoming episode of Steve Universe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Sep 21, 2017•35 min
If you're a Steven Universe fan, and your dream is to someday work on the show, then this episode is for you! Storyboard Revisionist Maya Petersen and Storyboard Artist Amber Cragg share their incredible stories about how fan art and fandom led them to joining the crewniverse! Cartoon Network Games Creative Director Mario Piedra, and Chris Graham who designed the mobile game, "Attack The Light," and upcoming console game "Save The Light," also turned their love of Steven Universe into jobs! And ...
Sep 14, 2017•47 min
Rebecca Sugar assembled a team of ridiculously talented people to bring Steven Universe to life, and you'll find out how she managed to do that! You'll also discover why diversity in background, culture, and life experiences was crucial to her selection process, how the respective crewniverse members' influences make their way into the show, and what really happens during those crewniverse writer retreats! Plus, if you're wondering why it takes 10 months for a new Steven Universe episode to make...
Sep 07, 2017•33 min
The Steven Universe crewniverse is filled with amazingly talented people, and more than a few have gone on to create their own shows! Ian Jones-Quartey had a huge impact in bringing Steven Universe to life with creator Rebecca Sugar, and now he's launched his own series, "OK KO." Ben Levin and Matt Burnett wrote many memorable Steven Universe episodes, and are now gearing up to launch their own show, "Craig Of The Creek." All three share stories and behind-the-scenes tidbits from their days on S...
Aug 31, 2017•42 min
It's the music of Steven Universe with Rebecca Sugar, composer Aivi Tran, and Jeff Liu and Jeff Ball! They share some amazing stories about what inspires the music, how certain song ideas change and grow through the creative process, what it took to make the "Mr. Greg" episode, and how they approach composing music for various characters, including the Gems. Plus, Rebecca's thoughts on "Mr. Greg's" Emmy nomination, and she also shares some of her ukulele demos exclusively with us!See omnystudio....
Aug 24, 2017•49 min
The Steven Universe designers are responsible for the look, style, and color of the show. So today, we've got Art Director Liz Artinian, Lead Background Designer Steven Sugar, background designers Jane Bak and Mary Nash, colorist Efrain Farias, along with Danny Hynes and Aleth Romanillos, who do the early design work for the episodes, to talk about the real-life places and objects (and classic video games) that inspired the look of everything from Beach City to Homeworld to the characters themse...
Aug 17, 2017•47 min
The Gems join the podcast! Shelby Rabara, the voice of Peridot, Jennifer Paz who voices Lapis, Deedee Magno Hall who voices Pearl, and Michaela Dietz, the voice of Amethyst have stories about their respective auditions, working together and with other castmembers in the booth, what they love best about their characters and the show, and which other Gems they were originally considered to voice! Plus, Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar returns to talk about the origin of the Gems, and what it ...
Aug 10, 2017•50 min
Have you ever wondered how a Steven Universe episode is created? Well, here's your chance to meet the storyboard artists, revisionists, supervisors and directors who bring Steven Universe to life! Storyboard artists Jeff Liu and Lamar Abrams explain the boarding and writing process, and which characters are their favorites to board. Storyboard Revisionists Maya Petersen and Amish Kumar share the challenges of revising group scenes, and shots featuring multiple Gems. And Storyboard Supervisor Hil...
Aug 03, 2017•51 min
Zach Callison, voice of Steven Universe, and Grace Rolek, voice of Steven's BFF Connie, talk about growing up with and growing into their roles. Hear about the story of their auditions, how they found out they landed their respective parts, working with creator Rebecca Sugar and the crewniverse, and some of their favorite episode moments and songs. Plus, Steven and Connie themselves join in the fun and reveal their favorite video games, pizza, and the super power they wish they had.See omnystudi...
Jul 27, 2017•32 min
Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar and her brother Steven, who inspired the title character and who also serves as a background artist on the series, talk about growing up together playing video games and watching anime. They reveal the origins of some of the Steven Universe imagery, characters, backgrounds, and music, what inspired the creation of the Gems, and why they love the fan theories about the show. Plus, find out what Hotel Transylvania and Adventure Time had to do the creation of S...
Jul 20, 2017•35 min
