How To Be a Bandit (And Not a Frank) - Making It Up With Christopher Mannino

If you're a Bluey fan, you know the show is all about creative play. Our guest on this episode is Christopher Mannino who is an author, actor and former theatre teacher. Chris studied mythology, theatre, and literature both in the US and at Oxford. He is a digital nomad currently residing in Malta with his wife and two kids. Christopher's new book is called 'Making It Up: A Revolutionary Way to Bond With Kids Through Play'. The book was inspired by Bluey, when Christopher recognised that much of the Heeler's life was based on improv theatre. We'll give you a sneak peak of the book, and a few tips on how you can play more creatively with your kids. Find out more about Christopher, his new book 'Making It Up', as well his other fiction and non-fiction work at his website - 'Making It Up' is available in paperback and for Kindle on Amazon , and the audio book is available on Audible . Bluey's Brisbane is the podcast that explores the real life world of your favourite Heeler family. Hosted by Justin Rouillon and Lou Bromley -

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How To Be a Bandit (And Not a Frank) - Making It Up With Christopher Mannino is an episode from Bluey's Brisbane by Bridge Media.

This episode is 26:17 long.

This episode was published on Mar 4, 2026.

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