Left Brain vs. Right Brain with Stu Levy
Join entrepreneur Stu Levy and esteemed guests as they explore the eternal tug-of-war between creative endeavors and financial success.
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April 22, 2026 • 70 mins
In this second part of their conversation, host Stu Levy (TOKYOPOP) welcomes back esteemed Middle East television executive and cultural leader Ali Jaber for an in-depth exploration of Ali’s personal and professional journey, with a focus on Lebanon’s complex cultural, historical, and political tapestry. From reviewing his early career as a journalist for the German Press Agency during war in Lebanon to his eventual transition int...
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March 31, 2026 • 65 mins
Host Stu Levy sits down with acclaimed animator, writer, and showrunner Matt Braly (Amphibia, Gravity Falls) for an insightful and entertaining conversation digging deep into the creative process, the struggle of balancing artistic passion with industry realities, and the ever-shifting landscape of animation—from the glory days of network TV to the rise of streaming and direct-to-fan funding.
Matt shares stories about his ex...
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February 26, 2026 • 59 mins
Jane Wu is an Emmy-winning director and producer best known as the supervising director of Netflix’s acclaimed animated series Blue Eye Samurai. From her early days in fashion and comics to shaping action and story on major films like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Mulan, and Guardians of the Galaxy, Jane has built a career at the intersection of visual artistry and cinematic storytelling. On this episode of Left Brain vs. Righ...
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January 27, 2026 • 53 mins
Jane Wu is an Emmy-winning director and producer best known for Netflix’s acclaimed animated series Blue Eye Samurai. In this intensely personal episode of Left Brain vs. Right Brain, host Stu Levy explores Jane’s role as a mother to a severely autistic, non-verbal and developmentally delayed daughter including how she adapted her life to care for her daughter, how she balances her highly successful career, and a range of invaluabl...
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December 29, 2025 • 75 mins
Host Stu Levy continues his conversation with Ellen Eliasoph, pioneering movie producer and global executive who played a foundational role in opening the Chinese market to Hollywood. From serving as the first Hollywood studio representative in Beijing to helping introduce blockbuster cinema to Chinese audiences, Ellen’s career reflects a rare blend of creativity, diplomacy, and fearless industry innovation. Having produced award-w...
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November 25, 2025 • 66 mins
Host Stu Levy sits down with Ellen Eliasoph, pioneering movie producer and global executive who was fundamental to opening the Chinese market. From becoming the first Hollywood studio representative in Beijing and introducing blockbuster cinema to Chinese audiences, to producing award-winning films that bridge cultures, aesthetics, and entire worldviews, Ellen has built a legacy defined by creativity, diplomacy, and fearless indus...
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October 13, 2025 • 42 mins
Explore aspects of a too-often misunderstood culture, as host Stu Ley (TOKYOPOP) sits down with Ali Jaber, one of the most prolific creative minds in the Middle East. Group Director of the region’s top broadcaster and streamer MBC Group and Shahid, as well as long-time judge on Arab’s Got Talent, Ali has reshaped Arab entertainment.
From navigating censorship and political pressure to building bridges between art, media, and ...
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August 29, 2025 • 56 mins
In this episode of Left Brain vs. Right Brain, host Stu Levy sits down with Emily Yang—a.k.a. pplpleasr—the visionary digital artist whose journey took her from working at Blizzard and feeling the sting of a tough job market, to becoming one of the leading creative forces in the NFT and crypto art world.
Stu and Emily dive deep into the origins of her unique moniker pplpleasr, the real struggles and self-doubt that come with une...
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July 28, 2025 • 60 mins
In this second part with Japan expert Roland Kelts on Left Brain vs. Right Brain, host Stu Levy explores cultural contrasts between Japan and the US, challenges of modern adulthood, generational shifts, and personal journeys. Roland shares how his career path was more pre-ordained than he had realized as he recounts the influence of family and living a life of adventure and curiosity. The two dive into themes of aging, legacy, and ...
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June 30, 2025 • 87 mins
Explore the journey of personal growth, cultural identity, and artistic mastery in this compelling episode of Left Brain vs. Right Brain. Host Stu Levy sits down with renowned animator and director John Aoshima (Ultraman Rising, Kubo and the Two Strings, Gravity Falls) for an in-depth conversation about his evolution as a creative force. From his formative years in rural Fukushima to his education at CalArts, John opens up about th...
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June 1, 2025 • 92 mins
Dive into the world where art meets ambition on this episode of "Left Brain vs. Right Brain"! Host Stu Levy sits down with acclaimed animator and director John Aoshima (Ultraman Rising, Kubo and the Two Strings, Gravity Falls) to explore John’s unique upbringing between Japan and America and how it shaped his creative path. From childhood in rural Fukushima to studying animation at CalArts, discover what ignited John’s passion fo...
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April 28, 2025 • 66 mins
In this episode, host Stu Levy, founder of TOKYOPOP, sits down with actress and singer Karen David (“The Irrational”, “Fear the Walking Dead”, “We Were Liars”) for a heartfelt and lively conversation about creativity, identity, and balancing life across continents. Karen shares her unique journey growing up between Canada and England, building a career in Hollywood, and navigating the ever-present tension between the artistic and p...
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March 25, 2025 • 49 mins
Host Stu Levy is joined by the multifaceted Sharad Devarajan, an entrepreneur and creative force in the world of comics, animation, and app development. Together, they delve into India’s creative industry, as Sharad shares his incredible journey from the days of working with Richard Branson, Peter Chernin, Gotham Chopra to the rise of Indian cinema and animation on the global stage. From tackling the unique challenges of entreprene...
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February 18, 2025 • 63 mins
Gigi Danziger joins Left Brain vs. Right Brain with Stu Levy to share her unconventional journey from corporate law to entrepreneurship, investment, and community-driven innovation. Founder of Eutopia, a venture firm and nonprofit, Gigi has launched initiatives like The Spark of Hudson, HudsonUP, HudsonDots, and Wally Farms, all aimed at fostering learning, economic equity, and sustainability. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts ...
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January 30, 2025 • 58 mins
In this episode of Left Brain vs. Right Brain, host Stu Levy welcomes John Nee, a renowned figure in the world of comics, gaming, and publishing. John shares his fascinating journey, one of the very few executives at both DC and Marvel, and later founding the successful trading card and board game company, Cryptozoic. They dive into John's recent ventures as an author, discussing his “Dee and Lao” mystery series. The conversation ...
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December 27, 2024 • 65 mins
Roland Kelts is an award-winning author, scholar and globetrotting public speaker in high demand, renowned for multiple publications, including his bestselling book Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S. and The Art of Blade Runner: Black Lotus. Using his eclectic skillset in adaptability and insight, he has delved into journalism and literature having an impact on bridging Japanese art and culture with the Wes...
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November 18, 2024 • 70 mins
The Jeff Gomez saga reaches its climactic conclusion in this final episode with the transmedia guru! Host Stu Levy explores the current societal trend towards conflict and polarization while revealing Jeff’s epic vision of collective empathy and resource plentifulness. This discussion focuses on the transformative power of storytelling in empowering marginalized communities and the need for new narrative models that transcend tra...
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October 29, 2024 • 65 mins
Fauzi Mesmar is a man of many talents: a game designer, author, comic book writer, esports player, and creative visionary currently working with Ubisoft in Stockholm, Sweden. Mesmar shares his unique approach to sparking innovation by setting constraints and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Stu Levy, host of Left Brain vs. Right Brain and founder of TokyoPop, picks his brain on creating immersive experiences grounded in ...
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September 23, 2024 • 67 mins
Deep dive with transmedia guru Jeff Gomez continues in this episode as host Stu Levy explores his role in James Cameron’s game-changing 3D film “Avatar” and more. Join us as we delve into the mind of a creative visionary whose superpower is forging order from chaos in the world of top-tier storytelling and franchise-building, leaving an indelible mark in the entertainment industry.
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August 20, 2024 • 64 mins
Adele Lim rejoins the conversation with Stu Levy, host of Left Brain vs. Right Brain, to pick up where she left off in telling her unique story of growth, creation, and success. In this episode we cover Adele’s break-through as a feature film writer (“Crazy Rich Asian”), her major Disney animated film (“Raya & the Last Dragon”), and her award-winning directorial debut (“Joy Ride”), comparing the worlds of television and film along ...
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