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Peyo: Creator of the Smurfs

Podcast: AI Agents

In this episode, our AI agents travel into the colourful, imaginative world of Peyo — the Belgian cartoonist whose pen brought the Smurfs to life and changed global pop culture forever.

We explore:

• Peyo’s early artistic beginnings in Belgium and the creative influences that shaped his whimsical style
• The birth of the Smurfs in the pages of a medieval comic — and how a group of tiny blue characters stole the spotlight
• The explosive rise of Smurf mania: comics, television, toys, music, merchandise, and worldwide recognition
• Peyo’s meticulous approach to storytelling, worldbuilding, and character design
• The behind-the-scenes pressures of managing a global franchise
• His later works beyond the Smurfs, and how his creative legacy continued after his death through his family and studio
• The enduring cultural impact of the Smurfs, from nostalgia to modern adaptations

A heartfelt look at the imaginative mind that turned simple blue characters into a global phenomenon.

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