Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What does it take to go from drawing in the streets of Englewood to directing a massive animated feature produced by Stephen Curry? Tyrie Dillihay joins Sway in the Morning to discuss his incredible journey from directing Bob's Burgers to his new global hit movie, Goat. This conversation dives deep into the intersection of hip hop culture, comic books, and the high stakes world of professional animation.
In this interview, Tyrie shares his origin story as a self-described Blerd or black nerd and credits his mother for fostering his creativity by bringing home reams of paper from her office. He reflects on how his upbringing in South LA influenced his perspective on storytelling and the importance of seeing black creators in spaces where they are often underrepresented. From the gritty reality of his neighborhood to the bright lights of Hollywood, Tyrie explains how he stayed focused on his craft to eventually direct over 30 episodes of the Emmy winning series Bob's Burgers.
The discussion also highlights the making of Goat, an animated sports comedy that redefines the sports genre through an animalistic lens. Tyrie talks about the technical challenges of making basketball look real in animation and what it was like working with Stephen Curry in his very first voice-over role. You will hear about the themes of gender equality in the film, the difference between TV and feature film budgets, and why aspiring creators should stop waiting for permission and start building their own sweat equity today.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Tyrie Dillihay and the movie Goat
2:30 Growing up as a blerd in Englewood
5:15 How hip hop and comic books shaped his vision
8:45 Real life experiences vs animation storytelling
12:15 Success on Bob's Burgers and industry representation
15:30 Advice for aspiring filmmakers and creators
18:45 The difference between TV and feature film leagues
21:30 Exploring gender equality and themes in Goat
24:50 Surprise caller and casting secrets
27:15 Developing the concept of Roar Ball
30:05 Working with Stephen Curry in the recording booth
If you enjoyed this deep dive into the world of animation and filmmaking, make sure to like this video and subscribe to the channel for more exclusive interviews. Let us know in the comments what your favorite animated series is!
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What does it take to go from drawing in the streets of Englewood to directing a massive animated feature produced by Stephen Curry? Tyrie Dillihay joins Sway in the Morning to discuss his incredible journey from directing Bob's Burgers to his new global hit movie, Goat. This conversation dives deep into the intersection of hip hop culture, comic books, and the high stakes world of professional animation.
In this interview, Tyrie shares his origin story as a self-described Blerd or black nerd and credits his mother for fostering his creativity by bringing home reams of paper from her office. He reflects on how his upbringing in South LA influenced his perspective on storytelling and the importance of seeing black creators in spaces where they are often underrepresented. From the gritty reality of his neighborhood to the bright lights of Hollywood, Tyrie explains how he stayed focused on his craft to eventually direct over 30 episodes of the Emmy winning series Bob's Burgers.
The discussion also highlights the making of Goat, an animated sports comedy that redefines the sports genre through an animalistic lens. Tyrie talks about the technical challenges of making basketball look real in animation and what it was like working with Stephen Curry in his very first voice-over role. You will hear about the themes of gender equality in the film, the difference between TV and feature film budgets, and why aspiring creators should stop waiting for permission and start building their own sweat equity today.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Tyrie Dillihay and the movie Goat
2:30 Growing up as a blerd in Englewood
5:15 How hip hop and comic books shaped his vision
8:45 Real life experiences vs animation storytelling
12:15 Success on Bob's Burgers and industry representation
15:30 Advice for aspiring filmmakers and creators
18:45 The difference between TV and feature film leagues
21:30 Exploring gender equality and themes in Goat
24:50 Surprise caller and casting secrets
27:15 Developing the concept of Roar Ball
30:05 Working with Stephen Curry in the recording booth
If you enjoyed this deep dive into the world of animation and filmmaking, make sure to like this video and subscribe to the channel for more exclusive interviews. Let us know in the comments what your favorite animated series is!
#animation #stephencurry #bobsburgers #goatmovie #filmmaking
Subscribe Here! bit.ly/SubscribeSU
Watch the Best of Sway In The Morning! bit.ly/BestOfSITM
Check out More From Sway’s Universe
swaysuniverse.com
twitter.com/swaysuniverse
instagram.com/swaysuniverse
facebook.com/swaysuniverse
#SwaysUniverse #SwayInTheMorning #SiriusXM #Shade45
About SWAY’s UNIVERSE
Exclusive interviews from Sway Calloway and the Sway In The Morning/ SwaysUniverse.com team with some of today's biggest celebrities, like Kevin Hart, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher, Jessica Alba, Steve Aoki, Torey Lanez, Julia Stiles and so much more.
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