1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This week on the Firecracker Podcast, Naomi&amp;nbsp;sits down with the wildly talented Ali J. Eisner — award-winning puppeteer, writer, director, and musician. Their incredible credits include&amp;nbsp;Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock,&amp;nbsp;Supernatural Academy,&amp;nbsp;Lido Tv,&amp;nbsp;The Sunny Side Up Show, Nanalan’, Mr. Meaty, The Lets Go Show, CBC Kids, TVO Kids &amp;amp; a variety of music videos for Canadian musicians they directed, produced and puppeteered. Ali brings a unique artistry to everything they do — whether it’s breathing life into a puppet, crafting a scene, or composing music. We talked about the beauty and magic of puppeteer work, the emotional depth it can hold, and the importance of staying playful in the creative process. It’s a moving, joyful, and inspiring conversation with one of Canada’s most imaginative creators. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. #FirecrackerDept&amp;nbsp;#AliEisner&amp;nbsp;#Puppetry&amp;nbsp;#StayPlayful&amp;nbsp;#CreativeVoices&amp;nbsp;#CanadianCreators&amp;nbsp;#NonBinaryArtists&amp;nbsp;#BehindTheScenes The Firecracker Department with Naomi Snieckus https://www.firecrackerdepartment.com/fdpodcast <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36685350/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/188700465