Never Stop Candy Bang is frequent creative chat with family, friends and industry artists about Storytelling, Music, Sound and Vision by Pete Candeland and Sophie Sound.
Never Stop Candy Bang - Quick Bang 02 - The Odyssey
If there is one major thing that Pete and I agree on: it is a very long and complicated journey towards simplicity. And Nolan’s genius has made it possible. With material like that of Nolan, directly connected to ancient and current history, it is really fun to discuss and talk about all these pieces. To move between the abstract and the more realistic, and to come back to the decisions made behind the scenes, makes for a joyful conversation. Hence, The Odyssey gave us a very good reason to s...
15 Apr 2026
Never Stop Candy Bang - Ep. 09 Sophie Sound goes INDEPTH with Mike James Gallagher
In this episode, Sophie Sound meets Mike James Gallagher of InDepth Sound Design for a one-on-one conversation about how to approach conversations in the studio and how to get people to open up. InDepth Sound Design is a video series created by Mike that explores the often overlooked role of sound in filmmaking. Inspired by DVD bonus features, especially those from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Gallagher started out by breaking down iconic film sounds and revealing how multiple layers of audio ...
31 Mar 2026
Never Stop Candy Bang Ep. 08 - The Magnificent Mind of Malcolm Venville
In this episode, we come close to Malcolm Venville - close enough to see how a life shaped by silence learns to speak in images. Born to profoundly deaf parents in 1960s Birmingham, he grew up knowing that what is not heard is not lost, it simply finds another way to be known. Malcolm Venville, born in Birmingham, is a British film and television director, writer, and producer known for his visually striking storytelling and emotionally grounded character work. With a career that spans featur...
11 Mar 2026
Never Stop Candy Bang Ep. 07 - The Trailblazing Thoughts of Lauren Indovina
In this episode, we sit down with Animation Superstar Lauren Indovina to share her thoughts on AI processes, being a working mom, and more. As an Emmy Award Winning Director, Artist and Designer, whose work lies at the crossroads of traditional craft and emerging technologies, this is why we go deep into the matrix with her. Welcome back to Never Stop Candy Bang, the podcast where we are still trying. Before you start listening. Follow and connect: 📸 Instagram: @neverstopcandybang ...
9 Dec 2025
Never Stop Candy Bang - Quick Bang 01 - Sorry, Baby
QUICK BANGS. A fresh addition to Never Stop Candy Bang. We’re launching something spontaneous and exciting: quick-fire episodes dedicated to sound, vision, and storytelling that moves us. From groundbreaking films and unforgettable TV episodes to exceptional sound design and music, and stories that push boundaries, Quick Bangs is where we celebrate work that stands out. The concept is simple: we grab the recorder, hit record, and dive straight into conversation. No overthinking, no overproduc...
26 Nov 2025
Never Stop Candy Bang Ep. 06 - The Michael Gracey Files Pt. 02
Sophie and Pete invite Australian director of ‘The Greatest Showman’ and the raw as hell Robbie Williams biopic ‘Better Man’, Michael Gracey, to talk through his passion for sound and vision by breaking down his films and commercials. In this episode, we continue the tale of Mr. Gracey's Creative Mind. Listen to the first part in the link below. Before you start listening. Follow and connect: 📸 Instagram: @neverstopcandybang 🗞️ Newsletter: Never Stop Candybang on Substack 🌐 All socials:...
19 Nov 2025
Never Stop Candy Bang Ep. 05 - The Michael Gracey Files Pt. 01
In this episode, Sophie and Pete invite Australian director of 'The Greatest Showman' and the raw as hell Robbie Williams biopic 'Better Man', Michael Gracey, to talk through his passion for sound and vision by breaking down his films and commercials. - Michael Gracey is an Australian filmmaker. He began his career in visual effects at the studio Animal Logic before moving into directing commercials and music videos, working with artists such as P!nk and Natasha Bedingfield. He made his...
5 Nov 2025
Never Stop Candy Bang Ep. 04 - Sophie Sound Sounds
In this episode, Sophie Sound goes in-depth about her sound creations, storytelling and how sound has led her towards an epiphany for her own sound creativity. Follow and connect: 📸 Instagram: @neverstopcandybang 🗞️ Newsletter: Never Stop Candybang on Substack 🌐 All socials: linktr.ee/neverstopcandybang Why Never Stop Candy Bang? 1. It’s about the trying...We’re not here to pretend we've “made it.” This podcast is about the emotional effort, the failures, the near-misses, and the joy ...
20 Oct 2025
Never Stop Candy Bang Ep. 03 - Pete's The Beatles Pt. 02
In this episode, we continue the story of Pete Candeland’s legendary Beatles: Rock Band project — and the mysterious version of the band that might have been called The Shoes. If you haven’t yet, start with Part I to hear the beginnings of this creative journey. Pete Candeland, known for his iconic direction of Gorillaz music videos and his stunning cinematic work with Passion Pictures, brought an unmistakable visual rhythm to The Beatles: Rock Band. His direction infused the game with seamle...
3 Oct 2025
Never Stop Candy Bang Ep. 02 - Pete's The Beatles Pt. 01
In this episode, we begin the story of Pete Candeland’s visionary take on The Beatles: Rock Band - a project that reimagined the Fab Four through animation, colour, and movement like never before. Before his work became synonymous with Gorillaz and Passion Pictures, Pete had already mastered the art of blending music and storytelling into something entirely new - a visual rhythm that carried The Beatles into a surreal, dreamlike world. From the first illustrated cutouts to the fluid, hallucin...
10 Sept 2025
Never Stop Candy Bang Ep. 01 - The Big Bang
In this Episode me make an introduction to Hosts Pete Candeland and Sophie Sound, where they discuss a brutally honest path to the joys and and heartbreaks of their fledgling careers to date, from Pete's Goriallz Videos and Live Shows to Sophie Sound's Sound Articles and Art Installations. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverstopcandybang Newsletter: https://substack.com/@neverstopcandybang All Socials: https://linktr.ee/neverstopcandybang
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