Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Philip and Jaime chat to Toby Froud, design supervisor on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. We chat about his early career working as a sculpter and fabricator for Laika Studios, working on his short film 'Lessons Learned', working alongside his parents Brian and Wendy Froud on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and much more! Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Hosted by Jaime and Philip Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

The Gathering Songs has returned. After a hiatus break in mid 2019, the deep dive discussion show on The Dark Crystal is back on monthly basis. Join with Jason, Philip, Sydnni, Peter and Nancy as we re-introduce the podcast, what The Gathering Songs is all about, get to know us and have a great chat about Age of Resistance and J.M. Lee's Young Adult Novels. Next month we're going to start going through Flames of The Dark Crystal and hope you'll join us with The Gathering Songs. Shownotes The Dark Crystal Conjunction YouTube https://www.youtube.com/TheDarkCrystalConjunction The Crystal Shard https://www.facebook.com/groups/CrystalShard/ Nancy Gray www.nancygray.net Peter Ehm  www.dwiimmsaga.com Contact   Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast   Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast 

In this episode, Jaime interviews Daniel Falconer and Steven Saunders of Weta Workshop. From original drawings, to translucent wings, Steven and Daniel breakdown everything that went into creating what may be WETA Workshop's best figure yet.  Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Hosted by Philip Mitchell Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

In one of our best interviews yet, Jaime and new Trial by Stone co-host Sydnni sit down with Alice Dinnean, the brilliant puppeteer behind the character of Brea.   Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Hosted by Philip Mitchell Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Philip, Sydnni, Ethan and Tobias continue our discussion from last week to chat about The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics video game, Philip reads an email from a listener of the podcast and give updates on the podcast. Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Podcast host, recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, join with Philip, Sydnni, Ethan and special guest Tobias Rowe as we chat about the very first Dark Crystal convention 'The Great Con-junction' and what went down on 8th February 2020, we also read an email and play voice messages from fans who attended the event and Philip pitches an idea for Hup. You don't want to miss out on this episode, your vital essence of The Dark Crystal. Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Podcast host, recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Philip chats to Halle Stanford, President of TV at The Jim Henson Company and an executive producer on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Halle talks about the early years when she became part of The Jim Henson Company, her involvement bringing The Dark Crystal back in the early 2000's with Power of The Dark Crystal, the animated series and now with Age of Resistance. Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Podcast host, recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Philip chats to Warrick Brownlow-Pike who performed SkekSil, Maudra Laesid, Lath'N, the Red-Haired Paladin and Podling Servant #1 in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. He also voiced the Red-Haired Paladin and Podling Servant #1 provided additional voices in the series. Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Podcast host, recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, hosts Philip, Jaime and Ethan introduce a new co-host to the podcast Sydnii. We chat to her how she got into The Dark Crystal and her involvement with the fandom with the largest Dark Crystal facebook community "The Crystal Shard: A Dark Crystal Facebook Group". We also give updates on whats to come for the podcast, the nominations that The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance has been getting during award season, our continuing thoughts on status of Season 2, Dark Crystal comics and so much more! Shownotes Age of Resistance: Tactics Giveaway - bit.ly/dctacticsgleam The Crystal Shard: A Dark Crystal Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/CrystalShard/ The Great Con-Junction - https://www.thegreatconjunction.com/ Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Podcast host, recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Additional recording by Jaime Prater Co-Hosts by Jaime Prater, Ethan UrSkaa and Sydn

On this episode of Trial By Stone, Philip chats to Nick Kellington, the body suit performer of skekMal the Hunter on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Find out how he got the role, what it was like performing the character and hear some behind the scenes stories from the show. Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Hosted by Philip Mitchell Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

In this exclusive episode, host JM Prater sits down with actor, and puppeteer Donna Kimball to discuss bringing the sacred character of Aughra to life once again for The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. From the first table read to watching the puppeteers in action on set in England, Donna Kimball takes us through her  journey to conjure and perform what might be one of the most iconic characters in cinema history.

In this interview, Jaime sits down with actor and puppeteer Victor Yerrid, otherwise known as Hup from The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance. In this special interview, Victor takes us through his beginnings in puppetry leading into how he managed to become what many believe is the heart of Age of Resistance, Hup, the Paladin. This was a delightful interview. We hope you enjoy!

Join Philip and Jaime as we discuss about The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance tenth and final episode of season 1 "A Single Piece Was Lost". Many topics in this episode includes puppet hands, Skeksis nightmares, the battle, character developments, a puppetry easter egg, the dual glaive, speculation on the fate of the many characters on the show and much more. The podcast will be taking a break over Christmas and New Year and will return in January 2020! Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Hosted by Philip Mitchell Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Co-Hosted by Jaime Prater Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

Join Philip, Jaime and Ethan as we discuss about The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance ninth episode of the show "The Crystal Calls". Many topics in this episode includes the Dual Glaive, similarities between Mother Aughra and Maudra Argot, that shocking moment, spinning chairs, find out which Skeksis wasn't mentioned or seen on screen and hear Ethan's epic rant. Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Hosted by Philip Mitchell Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Co-Hosted by Jaime Prater and Ethan UrSkaa Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

Join Philip, Jaime and Ethan as we discuss about The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance eighth episode of the show "Prophets Don't Know Everything". We speculate on when we might hear news on a potential second season of the show, Seladon's arc, the end for Hup's journey, Skeksis vocabulary, nostalgia with Age of Resistance and The Dark Crystal, Star Wars chat in the midst, Philip makes a bad pun and so much more! This episode contains spoilers for the show, the YA novel books and The Mandalorian. Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Hosted by Philip Mitchell Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Co-Hosted by Jaime Prater and Ethan UrSkaa Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, host Philip chats to Andy Hargreaves and Wayne Simmons, part of the team behind DNEG, the VFX company who worked on The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. We chat about how they were involved in the process early on, the pitch video, puppets vs CGI, the carriage sequence, Lore and so much more! Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Hosted by Philip Mitchell Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

Join Philip, Jaime and Ethan as we discuss about The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance seventh episode of the show "Time to Make...My Move" Many topics includes SkekGra the Heretic, humour in the world of The Dark Crystal, connections with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, the puppet show, Ethan's Lore theory, Rian and Deet love story, diversity of Thra and skirts (that somehow got in the conversation). All that and more on this episode! Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Hosted by Philip Mitchell Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Co-Hosted by Jaime Prater and Ethan UrSkaa Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

On this episode of Trial By Stone, host Philip chats to Daniel Wallace, the author of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance - Inside The Epic Return to Thra. We chat about the early years of the podcast, how Daniel got involved with writing the book, his early ideas for the book, CGI vs Puppets, Favourite moments writing the book and much more. Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Hosted by Philip Mitchell Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

Join Philip, Jaime and Ethan as we discuss about The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance sixth episode of the show "By Gelfling Hand" Many topics includes Lore, comparisons between World of The Dark Crystal and the show, Crystal skimmers, foreshadowing, Seladon's coronation and much more! Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Hosted by Philip Mitchell Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Co-Hosted by Jaime Prater Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast

Join Philip and Ethan as we discuss about the second issue of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance comic book series tie in from Archaia and Boom Studios. Episode contains spoilers for Age of Resistance show and the comic. Credits Trial By Stone: The Dark Crystal Podcast is a production of Three Point Edit www.threepointedit.com  Hosted by Philip Mitchell Podcast recorded, edited and mixed by Philip Mitchell Co-Hosted Ethan UrSkaa Contact   Website – www.darkcrystalpodcast.com  Email – darkcrystalpodcast@gmail.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/darkcrystalpodcast Twitter – www.twitter.com/darkcrystalpod   Instagram – www.instagram.com/darkcrystalpodcast  YouTube – www.youtube.com/darkcrystalpodcast