SpongeBob BingePants

In part two of this special season finale, Tom Kenny breaks down where he sees SpongeBob in cartoon history, reminisces on performing as Patchy The Pirate in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical, and unpacks what it’s like to voice direct all three SpongeBob shows. Then, in another “Ask Me Anything” segment, Tom answers more listener-submitted questions! Plus, don’t miss the “I’m Ready! Challenge” where our hosts test Tom’s truly masterful cartoon voice-over talent.

SpongeBob. Gary. The French Narrator. Patchy The Pirate. Old Man Walker. Beyond playing all of these characters (and so many more), Tom Kenny has been integral in the creation and evolution of the SpongeBob Universe. In part one of this two-part season finale, Tom takes us on his journey from Rocko’s Modern Life to SpongeBob, sharing stories about his creative relationship with Stephen Hillenburg and the discovery of SpongeBob’s voice. Then, in a new “Ask Me Anything” segment, Tom answers questions from you, our listeners! Don’t miss part 2 of this Tom Kenny interview next week.

Right from the first shot of the opening theme, SpongeBob established itself as a multimedia cartoon that showed viewers the magic of combining various forms of animation with live-action, and beyond. Mark Caballero, Seamus Walsh, and the entire Screen Novelties team have undertaken the unique challenge of translating SpongeBob’s cartoony sensibility into stop-motion animation. In this special love letter to stop-motion itself, Mark and Seamus reveal exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from their 20+ years working with the SpongeBob team.

Without Sirena Irwin’s versatile voice-over acting, Bikini Bottom would feel empty. From the background characters that made you belly laugh, to Lady Upturn and SpongeBob’s mother, Sirena’s many voices have been integral to the SpongeBob Universe since the very beginning. In this fast-paced and hysterical interview, Sirena discusses how SpongeBob changed the course of her life, leading to the incredible acting and directing career she has today.

Take a dive down into the treedome to study everyone’s favorite underwater squirrel: Sandy Cheeks! Carolyn shares her audition stories, why she would love to meet the other Sandy voice actors around the world, and what she has learned from playing such a confident character.