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#111 | Making Violet Archer & Rethinking Kids' TV with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting

#111 | Making Violet Archer & Rethinking Kids' TV with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting

Update: 2025-07-29

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We sat down with Caitlin Murray of @BigTimeAdulting to talk about why we made Violet Archer — a mystery story for kids that actually slows down, leans on story, and treats young brains with some respect.
We talk about what’s broken in modern kids’ content, how Violet Archer came to life, and how modern content for kids seems to favor attention grabbing visuals and sounds over story and imagination. Caitlin also shares why she signed on to voice Violet herself - and yes, we do manage to roast a few shows along the way.
If you’re a parent who’s tired of kids content that feels like a sugar rush with a theme song, this one’s for you.

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#111 | Making Violet Archer & Rethinking Kids' TV with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting

#111 | Making Violet Archer & Rethinking Kids' TV with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting

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