Meet the Director Behind Steph Curry’s New Animated Movie "GOAT" | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

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