Why The World Loves ‘Bluey’ — With Australian Superfan Mary Bolling

An animated series about a family of blue heeler dogs living in Australia has become a global phenomenon. Bluey has recently been ranked by Rolling Stone as one of the Top 100 Sitcoms of All Time, its related toys are among the most in-demand globally, and recently it hit the U.S. Top 10 Streaming Shows charts from Nielsen four weeks in a row.  Why are people obsessed with these seven-minute Bluey episodes, where kids play games and things inevitably get out of hand? In this special podcast spanning three nations, host Roger Palmer (U.K.) and guest host Josh Shepherd (U.S.) welcome Australian mom and PR professional Mary Bolling, co-host of Gotta Be Done — the original Bluey podcast.  Together they explore why the world loves Bluey . . . how it has such wide appeal, plus secrets from behind-the-scenes thanks to Mary’s vast knowledge. Created by animator/producer Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio, Bluey got a huge boost when Disney licensed it for global distribution. When Disney Plus launched just months prior to a worldwide pandemic, the playful show became a creative means for kids and parents to connect.