When this episode of SpongeBob SquarePants first aired, April “Pinkie” Davis was just four years old. Little did she know at the time, she would have her dream job working as a storyboard artist on SpongeBob decades later. Pinkie looks back at what her kid brain was thinking when first watching these hilarious SpongeBob episodes, like how badly she wanted Sandy’s net gadget and her nightmares of those squeaking boots. Then, in Frankie’s Marine Biology Corner, we learn about Mr. Krabs’s...

If there’s one thing SpongeBob fans know Jay Lender for, it’s bringing Nosferatu to Bikini Bottom. Beyond that, Jay Lender has written and directed classics like Hall Monitor, Pressure, Opposite Day, Bubble Buddy and much more. Jay sits with Hector and Frankie to discuss everything from his work on Hey Arnold to the very experimental SpongeBob comics and of course the legacy of his unforgettable vampire gag in Graveyard Shift. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Not only does Rodger Bumpass voice Squidward Tentacles, as well as various other hilarious characters on all three SpongeBob series, but he also holds the world’s biggest SpongeBob art and merchandise collection. From establishing that rhythmic laugh to the story behind his famous recumbent bicycle, Rodger reminisces on the early years of developing Squidward’s character. Then, we take an audio tour through Rodger’s home museum. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Veteran artist Ted Seko joins our hosts to unpack what makes these classic storyboards so darn funny. Ted discusses how valuable it is to look back at past episodes like these to pull inspiration for character expressions and comedic timing. Then, Hector asks Professor Frankie everyone’s biggest burning marine biology question: can you milk a jellyfish? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Mary Jo Catlett sits down with Frankie and Hector to discuss everyone’s favorite pufferfish boating school teacher: Mrs. Puff. From Broadway musicals to notorious pest control commercials, Mary Jo Catlett’s character acting career has spanned generations. She shares hilarious stories about her five auditions for SpongeBob, fans who recognize her amazing voice, and why she loves her character so much. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Underground cartoonist Kaz was a huge fan of SpongeBob SquarePants when it first aired, so much so that he would tape and rewatch episodes from his apartment in New York City. Little did Kaz know at the time, creator Stephen Hillenburg was a huge fan of his comics. When Kaz received a phone call to come write and storyboard for the show, he nearly fainted with excitement. Since joining the team, Kaz has written unforgettable episodes of SpongeBob, Kamp Koral, and The Patrick Star Show. Learn...

Hector, our resident comic-book expert, breaks down every reference nodded to in this introduction to Bikini Bottom’s favorite (retired) superheroes, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy. Then Frankie unpacks how human SpongeBob can be, especially when we see him suffer crippling anxiety. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

A lot has changed since 2017 when Hector originally interviewed the SpongeBob showrunners on the Nickelodeon Animation Podcast. The tragic passing of its creator and the expansion of the SpongeBob Universe marked a new era for the beloved series. Despite all that has changed Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller have carried the torch throughout these evolutions. Through hard work and collaboration with veteran artists and writers they have stayed true to its original vision, voice and timeless...

While our hosts celebrate the holidays, they look back on a two part interview Hector did with SpongeBob Universe showrunners Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller, that originally aired on the Nickelodeon Animation Podcast. Hear krusty insights on how the team collaborates to crack a story and bring visual life to the written word, relying on the incomparable brilliance of many artists, until each episode is grilled to Krabby Patty perfection.  Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Best friends Teale Wang, the “Color Queen,” and voice actor Carolyn Lawrence, Sandy Cheeks, reminisce about the early years of the show, including how Teale hand-created the colors for every character by mixing paint. From the Pantone award-winning “SpongeBob Yellow” to the notorious “Nickelodeon Orange,” Teale invented colors that shaped childhoods around the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Can we blame Mr. Krabs for the famously unsatisfied, angry Krusty Krab pizza customer? Why would Squidward stand up for SpongeBob? Plus, we’re taken to Frankie’s Marine Biology Corner, where Professor Grande teaches us about real nematodes. Hector claims “Pizza Delivery” is his favorite SpongeBob segment of all time, and Frankie says the same about “Home Sweet Pineapple.” Though we all know both will change their minds as they continue their binge...Let’s just let them believe it, at least...

She started as Stephen Hillenburg’s personal assistant, worked her way up to be executive producer of SpongeBob SquarePants and, now, Jennie Monica is a VP at Nickelodeon Animation. She worked on the show since season one and is taking Frankie and Hector behind the scenes to show how long it really takes to make a SpongeBob episode. Jennie shares stories about visiting the studios in South Korea and India that animate for the SpongeBob shows, and why it is so hard to animate your favorite...

Happy Thanksgiving! Our hosts were too stuffed to record a show today, so instead we're bringing you a special interview with Hector and Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob himself, that originally aired on The Nickelodeon Animation Podcast. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

From personal stories of jealousy and betrayal to the introduction of Mrs. Puff, Hector and Frankie dissect the genius and lasting legacy of two unforgettable segments. Plus, on this week’s Marine Biology Corner, Professor Frankie teaches us about the science behind the pufferfish’s defense mechanism. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How is Frankie such a jellyfish magnet? What is a copepod? Why is Plankton so important (theoretically) to explaining the various timelines in the SpongeBob multiverse? From brutal jellyfish stings to Frankie’s Marine Biology Corner to Plankton’s college fund in Kamp Koral, Hector and Frankie have too much to unpack after their latest binge. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

You know him as the voice of Plankton, Larry The Lobster, Fred (“My Leg!”), Rube Goldfish, and more — Mr. Lawrence has been writing and voice acting on SpongeBob SquarePants since day one.This interview covers everything from his stand-up comedy to his work on classic NickToons like The Ren & Stimpy Show and Rocko’s Modern Life. We also unpack his current contributions to The Patrick Star Show and Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Carolyn Lawrence gives us a window into the treedome of everyone’s favorite underwater squirrel: Sandy Cheeks! She shares her audition stories, reasons why she would love to meet the other Sandy voice actors around the world, and how she gets into the mind of a younger Sandy on Kamp Koral. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Learn what defines Patrick Star’s Patrickiness, why SpongeBob ripping his pants is so relatable, who is “Scooter The Dude” and more! Plus, we’re taken to Frankie’s Marine Biology Corner, where Professor Grande teaches us all about the starfish brain (or lack thereof) and what an ocean under the ocean really is. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Hear from the artist who designed the foundations of the SpongeBob Universe. Kenny Pittenger sits down with Frankie and Hector to discuss the early days of Nickelodeon Animation and what inspired the design of Bikini Bottom. Then Kenny unpacks what it’s like to bring us into the next generation of all things SpongeBob with his recent work as a storyboard director on Kamp Koral and The Patrick Star Show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants was introduced to the world. Frankie and Hector rewatch the pilot episode and discuss everything from their favorite funny moments to how delicious those Krabby Patties really look. By the end of this conversation, Hector and Frankie are left with even more excitement and questions that only they can uncover as we continue to dive deeper down into Bikini Bottom. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Hosts Frankie Grande and Hector Navarro discuss why they are the perfect captains to explore every nautical curiosity our sponge-like minds can imagine. They also begin to venture into the origin story of SpongeBob itself, like how creator Stephen Hillenburg connected his love for marine biology and animation, and why the titular character could not be named “Spongeboy”. Then, our captains prepare for all the questions they’re most excited to ask throughout the course of this deep-dive...

Join Frankie Grande and Hector Navarro as they rewatch the entire SpongeBob SquarePants series. Along the way they’ll be joined by special guests, from voice actors to veteran artists, uncovering behind-the-scenes secrets about everyone’s favorite sea sponge. Hear new episodes of this official SpongeBob SquarePants companion podcast from Nickelodeon every Thursday.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com