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Left Brain vs. Right Brain with Stu Levy

Left Brain vs. Right Brain with Stu Levy

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Join entrepreneur Stu Levy and esteemed guests as they explore the eternal tug-of-war between creative endeavors and financial success. Art Economics
Episodes
  • Episode 49: Ali Jaber part 2

    Episode 49: Ali Jaber part 2
    Apr 22 2026
    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 into television, this episode explores the serendipitous opportunities that shaped Ali’s path—culminating in launching influential media outlets which helped rebuild Lebanon after the civil war. He highlights Lebanon’s unique position as a nation shaped by multiple sects and diversity, historic reforms, and a societal tendency towards liberalism and education.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Episode 48 - Matt Braly

    Episode 48 - Matt Braly
    Apr 1 2026
    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 experiences at Disney, the heartbreak and lessons of feature film development, and his bold leap into crowdfunding original animation with a wildly successful Kickstarter. The duo swap perspectives on creative burnout, the challenge of staying relevant in a changing industry, and the optimism of betting on the next generation. Check out Matt’s Kickstarter for “Clara and the Below”: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1589314206/clara-and-the-below-episode-1
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 47: Jane Wu Part 2

    Episode 47: Jane Wu Part 2
    Feb 26 2026
    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. Right Brain, host Stu Levy dives into Jane’s fascinating career journey—from growing up in Taiwan to breaking boundaries in animation and live-action, and even opening her own comic book store. Jane shares how her bicultural background shaped her creative vision, why imposter syndrome can actually keep you fresh, and the challenges of being a woman in male-dominated creative spaces. Plus, get the inside scoop on how Blue-Eyed Samurai used live-action storytelling techniques to change the game in animation. Don’t miss this inspiring, honest, and sometimes hilarious discussion about embracing your uniqueness and finding your voice in the creative industry.
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    1 hr
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