Ish Meets a Mermaid: 5 More Questions with Jonathan Thunder

Jonathan Thunder's new short film Ish Meets a Mermaid brings together live action, hand-drawn animation, mythology, and humor. Joe welcomes him back to the show to reacquaint listeners with his work and to discuss the film. He describes how the project took shape and how collaborators helped bring it to life. He explains why he values handmade and imperfect creative work in an era that prizes polish and AI. They also talk about Indigenous storytelling, the influences that shaped his artistic voice, and his next project, The Gitchi Gummy Gazette.