# Episode 144: A Conversation with Carl Paolino: From Celebrity Deathmatch to Graphic Novels

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Podcast: [Cool Kids Lunch Table with P.J. &  Mike](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cool-kids-lunch-table-with-p-j-mike-6307248)
Published: 2026-04-29T09:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://Coolkidslunchtable.podbean.com/e/episode-144-a-conversation-with-carl-paolino-from-celebrity-deathmatch-to-graphic-novels/
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Duration seconds: 3298

## Resource

Today, PJ and Mike are joined by producer, director, screenwriter, and production designer Carl Paolino. Carl talks about his experience working on Celebrity Deathmatch, including how he created the show’s iconic puppets, and shares some behind-the-scenes stories from the series. He also discusses how he began collaborating with Mark Hamill, and gives us a look into his upcoming middle-grade graphic novel Penny Poisonberry and the Gothic Kingdom. The Cool Kids dive deep into Carl’s creative journey, his career, and what fuels his storytelling process—and more!

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