Jim Long, Founder
Meet Jim Long—Founder, Chief Imagination Officer, and the proudly “retired” (we use that word loosely) creative force behind Jellybean Media Group, Jellybean Academy and Jellybean Television.
After 40+ years as a television broadcast engineer, Jim decided to slow down… by speeding up into a whole new adventure. Along the way, he also ran an electronics technical school in St. Louis and a family photography/video studio—because apparently one career just wasn’t enough.
Now, in this flexible little thing called retirement, Jim spends his days (and let’s be honest… plenty of nights) dreaming up fun, faith-filled content for kids and the grown-ups who love them—parents, grandparents, educators, homeschool heroes, and not-for-profit organizations alike. He’s the wizard behind the curtain, editing videos, animating characters, and building interactive multimedia flip books
(over 900) and activity worksheets that keep kids learning, laughing, and asking for “just one more.”
So if you’ve ever wondered who’s mixing creativity, technology, and a dash of jellybean-powered joy into your family’s screen time… yep, that’s Jim.
Gary Leu, Co-Founder
The Nuts n’ Bolts Guy
Gary is the behind-the-scenes hero of the Jellybean team—the guy who makes sure all of Jim’s big ideas don’t just float off into the creative universe. He happily teams up with Jim and Professor JB, taking on whatever mission pops up next (usually right after a message that begins with, “I just had an epiphany…”).
You’ve probably heard Gary without even realizing it. He’s the voice bringing many of the animal characters to life and the calm, friendly narrator guiding kids through stories and adventures. Smooth, steady, and just the right amount of “hey, keep listening,” his voice has a way of pulling you right in.
When he’s not in the audio studio, Gary can usually be found at his Mac computer—deep in the zone, slightly disheveled, and working tirelessly to turn Jim’s latest lightning-bolt idea into something real, functional, and actually working (which is no small miracle some days). Without Gary’s “behind the scenes” efforts, thew could not be over 900 interactive books in the Jellybean Media/ Book Store Library.
Whether he’s wearing his Webmaster hat, recording behind the mic, or quietly fixing things no one else even knew were broken, Gary keeps everything running. And through it all, he stays grounded in what matters most: “It’s all for the Lord.” He considers himself truly blessed to be part of the Jellybean Team, helping share the Good News and connect with children in meaningful, joy-filled ways.
Team Jellybean Welcomes Volunteers.
🚨 Help Wanted: Creative Humans (and Fun-Loving Geniuses) 🚨
Let’s be honest—between sports practice, school, work, laundry, and that mysterious pile of “we’ll deal with it later,” family time can feel like trying to schedule a meeting with a celebrity. That’s where Jellybean Academy swoops in like a superhero with snacks.
We, along with volunteers worldwide, create family-friendly books, videos, and courses that are educational, entertaining, and actually enjoyable for everyone (yes, even the adults who said, “I’ll just watch for a minute”). Plus, Jellybean Television serves up a 24/7 video-on-demand library—because inspiration doesn’t keep office hours.
Now here’s where you come in…
We’re on the lookout for awesome, creative, heart-filled media to add to our growing library. Got a story? A video? An idea that made you say, “Okay… this is kinda brilliant”? We want to see it.
If it’s fun, meaningful, family-friendly, and lines up with our core values, don’t keep it to yourself—send it our way! Seriously. Right away. Before your idea runs off and joins someone else’s circus.