Sam Gurry

Smear Frame Podcast

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Animation is the best. Come hang out. Monthly podcast about independent and experimental animation. Conversations with animators and artists about how their work gets made, what shapes it, and what holds up over time. Some history, some process, some things that barely count as animation but still feel like it. The Screening Room for those that can't stop doomscrolling.

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Sam Gurry

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Sean Solomon actually does care 05.05.2026 1:27:11

This week’s guest is the animator and musician, Sean Solomon. We don't actually talk about the Simpsons that much despite thoughts otherwise. Deep dive into Sean's animation, music, mental health, working independently, and DIY forever baby. Content Warning for mentions of suicide and self harm. Find out more about Sean and his work here: https://foreversean.com/ https://www.anti.com/art...

Jenny Nirgends lives in Metrocosmopolis 08.04.2026 1:01:40

This week’s guest is the expressive, Jenny Nirgends. We talk about her work, memory, x-rays, personal history, and animation labor fetishization. Find out more about Jenny Nirgends and her work here: https://www.instagram.com/jennynirgends/ https://jennynirgends.com/ Join our Substack for extended writing, notes, and additional context that goes beyond the episodes. https://substack.com/@smearfr...

James Thacher breaks his printer 04.03.2026 57:32

Hey hey! This week’s guest is the expressive, James Thacher. We talk about his work, nostalgia, the elusive Nanny Lynn Ochberg, community, and legibility vs. aesthetics in animation. Find out more about James Thacher and his work here: https://www.instagram.com/jamesthacher/ https://jamesthacher.com/ Many of Nanny Lynn Ochberg's films are available to watch online for free: https://www.youtub...

Annapurna Kumar is a shape 29.01.2026 59:01

Welcome! This week’s guest is the singular, Annapurna Kumar. We talk about her films, animation theory, K-Pop Demon Hunters, AI, and more! Find out more about Annapurna Kumar and here work here- https://www.777annapurna.earth/ https://www.instagram.com/777annapurna/ Join our Substack for extended writing, notes, and additional context that goes beyond the episodes. https://substack.com/@smearfra...