{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ali Eisner, one of Canada\u2019s most imaginative creators.","description":"This week on the Firecracker Podcast, Naomi&amp;nbsp;sits down with the wildly talented Ali J. Eisner \u2014 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\u2019, 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 \u2014 whether it\u2019s 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\u2019s a moving, joyful, and inspiring conversation with one of Canada\u2019s 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  ","author_name":"The Firecracker Department with Naomi Snieckus","author_url":"https:\/\/www.firecrackerdepartment.com\/fdpodcast","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/188700465"}