From the creators of Talking Simpsons comes What A Cartoon!, an audio exploration of every cartoon ever! Join hosts Henry Gilbert and Bob Mackey (as well as several guests) for an in-depth look at a different episode of a different cartoon every week!
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Best Animation Podcasts We Could Find
If you’re intrigued by the cartoon world, as an enthusiast who loves hearing about everything to do with animation, you’ll feel right at home with this collection of podcasts.
Twin animators Tom and Tony Bancroft get together and talk about their Disney Animation past, the present animation business, and the future of animation. Interviews with talented artists, inspirational words, and wild speculation will help you grow as a person - or not. Sponsored by TaughtByAPro.com - your destination for the art instruction you need. See http://taughtbyapro.com for online animation, character design, illustration, comic arts, cartoon creation and more.
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An animation podcast featuring interviews with professionals working in television, film and games.
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Celebrate all your favorite cartoons both old and new! Laugh and reminisce along with the hosts as they review cartoons, anime, and animated films chosen by the listeners.
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Join Ladybug experts Dylan, Delaney, & April who’ve been podcasting on Miraculous Ladybug since Season 1 to talk about the latest Ladybug episodes and other fun topics! We actually like this show and think it’s really good, but also very intentionally absurd and fun :)
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to folks in illustration, graphic design, publishing, animation, and other creative fields about the ups and downs of their careers.
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This show is about everything animation: weekly news stories, reviews, interviews with professionals and indie creators, etc. We also have fan-art contests, play trivia, do character skits and a ton of other community interaction... because entertainment! I'm Stephen Brooks and I run Rubber Onion, a boutique studio that creates hand-drawn animation, and am the author of 'Tradigital Animate CC: 12 Principles of Animation in Adobe Animate.' My best friend and fellow animator, Rob Yulfo, joins ...
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Every week, we take a look at a weird piece of animation history! Whether that's a kids cartoon based on an R rated action movie or an ill-conceived reboot, we're gonna break it down. I'm here if you need to talk! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ghibliotheque - A Podcast About Animation and Studio Ghibli
Michael Leader, Jake Cunningham & Steph Watts
Welcome to the Ghibliotheque, the podcast that leafs through libraries of films from the world’s greatest animation studios. In 2018, Michael Leader, an avowed Studio Ghibli fanatic, sat down with Jake Cunningham, who had never seen any of the Studio’s work before. Together they looked at the history behind Ghibli's films (including Spirited Away, My Neighbour Totoro and Princess Mononoke), and got a critical perspective from Jake as a first-time viewer. They covered all of Studio Ghibli's f ...
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We focus on the awesome world of animation, each and every episode. Hosted by Marc Vibbert and Stanford Clark. Please Subscribe!
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Animation Destination is an animation celebration podcast dedicated to all things animated. Western animation, anime, independent animation, voice acting and more!
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Join Rich and Caleb for an in-depth analysis of the Young Justice animated show. This podcast will dig into each episode in detail, discussing everything from Amazo to Zeta Beams. Beyond discussing the amazing story, the podcast will also feature special guests who share their love for the show and bonus episodes that focus on specific characters. Thanks for listening and stay whelmed.
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Very few things have been as influential on modern comedy as Adult Swim. Join your hosts as they find out why by going all the way back to the very beginning to discuss every single show ever aired on the network year by year, season by season.
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The comedy podcast that goes through all Scooby-Doo media in search of those to Scooby Do absolutely or Scooby Don't under any circumstance!
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With Alex Hirsch and the other crew members from the show. Audio tracks taken from the Gravity Falls: The Complete Series: Collector's Edition distributed by Shout! Factory. You can buy the 7 discs to watch it with the video track and support the show's creators on Shout! Factory or Amazon. Featuring: Alex Hirsch, Jason Ritter, Kristen Schaal, Mike Rianda, Robert "Rob" Renzetti, Alonso Ramirez Ramos, Matt Braly, Ariel Hirsch, Matt Chapman, Jackie Buscarino, Shion Takeuchi, Jeff Rowe, Brad Br ...
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The podcast that brings you the stories of the builders behind BattleBots.
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A weekly Adult oriented Transformers podcast. We discuss everything from the current Official and Unofficial transformers media, toys, and other happenings in the Fandom.
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The do-it-yourself guide for independent animators. Learn tips and tricks to make your own animated web series, shorts, features and gifs! Hosted by Jessica Doll and Lauren Morse.
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GenAI as a Tool? with filmmaker Paul Trillo
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1:29:02Here's a description: In our unofficial "Part 3" of podcasts where we talk to industry insiders about GenAI usage and how it will affect artists, The Bancroft Bros talk with filmmaker Paul Trillo from the LA studio, Asteria. Paul and his team have just finished an animated music video for artist Cuco called “A Love Letter to LA" that uses hand draw…
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator, Sol Cotti, about how a little shamelessness can go a long way in establishing an illustration practice; why illustrators should generate ideas without using generative AI; why now is the time for illustrators to share their work; and more. To learn more about Sol, visit solcotti.com. Artists m…
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Pixar's Win or Lose is the first TV (or rather streaming) series from the studio and man do they hit it out of the park! Following the little league softball team The Pickles we see different perspectives from one week of events through the eyes and anxieties from different members of the team. It's a great concept and some of the most solid execut…
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Passing the Torch: Our Final Crash Out
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2:22:23This week on the podcast, Chris, Lindsay, Luke and Kyle say goodbye with one final AMA. We’re handing off the show into the very capable hands of Golden Dumpster winners Brandon Bennett Young and Jake Hoffmann, who will take the show into a new era. We talk about why, and take all of your questions (and very kind comments) in our final AMA as a gro…
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to artist and illustrator, Marc Burckhardt, about “real opportunities” for illustrators; how Generative AI is a degradation of the making and perception of art; what “talent” really is among creatives; and more. To learn more about Marc, visit marcburckhardt.com. Artists mentioned in this episode include: C.F. Payne, Anita…
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What A Cartoon! - Red Dwarf "Gunmen of the Apocalypse"
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3:05:08A whole decade before Futurama wowed Fox viewers with its masterful mix of sci-fi and comedy, BBC Two launched Red Dwarf, an outer space version of The Odd Couple set three million years in the future. And, over the course of the last 30-plus years, this cult hit evolved beyond its simple sitcom premise and has seen plenty of planet-hopping adventu…
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"Here’s the pitch..” Chris Sonnenburg & Jeff Snow from Animation Y'all Expo
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1:06:17The Bancroft Brothers present the Chris Sonnenburg show- co-starring Jeff Snow! Yep, this episode is a panel that Chris and Jeff put on at our own Animation Y'all Expo just a couple months ago. Chris leads the panel which is called "Here’s the pitch..” - and he goes deep on how you need to think about your show so it can get bought! Chris and Jeff …
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to illustrator, author, and educator, Jessie Kanelos Weiner, about the healing properties of watercolor; what it means, with respect to mental health, to be “the movement”; what three words all creatives need to hear; and more. To learn more about Jessie and her book, Thinking in Watercolor, visit jessiekanelosweiner.net. …
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Obviously we had to talk the two big stories — the resurrection of Coyote vs ACME and all this ChatGPT Ghiblification nonsense — but we also have a go at another Live-Action-with-CG-Character-Hybrid-Disney-Remake trailer and of course... what's going on with A.I. lately. Suffice to say this is definitely an explicit episode so expect the swears. Ti…
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PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - An American Tail
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45:30Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1986's An American Tail! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10) to hear…
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Episode 131: Not Just A Goof: The Untold Story of A Goofy Movie | Interview with Directors Christopher Ninness, Eric Kimelton & Kevin Lima
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53:42"The Untold Story of 'A Goofy Movie'." In this special episode of Animation Fascination, host Marc Vibbert sits down with filmmakers Christopher Ninness and Eric Kimelton, the directing duo behind the brand-new Disney+ documentary NOT JUST A GOOF, along with legendary director Kevin Lima, who brought A GOOFY MOVIE to life back in 1995. NOT JUS…
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to Lori Steel, Literary Agent and Founder of SteelWorks Literary, about launching a literary agency amid concerns (from some) surrounding the health of the children’s book industry; what she looks for in a children’s book creator; what Henry David Thoreau can teach illustrators; and more. To learn more about Steelworks Lit…
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Co-creator of Pixar’s Win or Lose series, Carrie Hobson!
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50:32Co-creator of Pixar’s Win or Lose series, Carrie Hobson!By Bancroft Brothers
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator, fine artist, and dreamer, Charly Palmer, about why he focuses on doing better, and on putting love out into the world; why artists should work on their relationship with their art; why he thinks there’s no such thing as a self-taught artist; and more. To learn more about Charly, visit charlypa…
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305 The Day the Earth Blew Up Movie Review
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1:20:30Know that movie that literally every animator won't shut up about? Listen to us talk about it for 80 minutes! #RubberOnionPodcast@RubberOnion everywhere Patreon iTunes
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This may be the best season of Invincible to date as Mark's duty to protect Earth from the Viltrumite Empire is put to the ultimate test. That as well as the morality of being an all-powerful hero with dangerous villains threatening people he cares about, how does he handle them?By Brandon Jones
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to Arabelle Liepold, Executive Director of The Society of Illustrators, about the past, present, and future of the Society; why illustrators should consider becoming members; what the Society can be for… society; and more. To learn more about the Society, visit societyillustrators.org. Artists mentioned in this episode inc…
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Always timely, we talk this years’ Oscars and 3 upcoming sequelboots! Timestamps: 3:00 The Oscars 2025 14:48 Flow 30:20 TRAILER TALK… 30:50 Smurfs 2025 45:14 How to Train Your Dragon 2025 1:09:31 A.I WATCH... 1:10:39 Hank Azaria NYTimes 1:19:30 The Problem of A.I. Reporting #RubberOnionPodcast@RubberOnion everywhere Patreon iTunes…
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In this fun episode, the Bancroft Bros get the chance to speak with the amazing voice actor, Eric Bauza, the voice for Daffy Duck, Elmor Fudd and many more. He also does a pretty good TRUMP, as you'll hear. We discuss the upcoming release of the fully 2D animated new WB feature film, "The Day the Earth Blew Up". You won't want to miss this one! Lis…
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Gints Zilbalodis on Flow | Interview Special
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49:40On the pod this week, Michael speaks with Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis about his Oscar-winning feature, FLOW. This conversation was recorded during the London Film Festival in October 2024, partway through Zilbalodis's remarkable journey with the film: a low-budget, independent feature made by a small crew that became one of the most lauded f…
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Dragon Ball DAIMA is the latest addition to the Dragon Ball Saga and the final adaptation in which Akira Toriyama was heavily involved. This 20 episode series is the swan song of the series creator and it's a fun-loving romp for any DB fans out there. Toon in now and have listen to our discussion on Dragon Ball DAIMA!…
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NHRL’s Youngest Beetleweight Golden Dumpster Winner, Lars Elliott!
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1:10:07This week on the podcast, we’re catching up with longtime friend of the pod Lars Elliott, builder of IMPAKT and Jet Lag. In March (spoilers) he won his first career Golden Dumpster, becoming the youngest NHRL beetleweight champion to date. We learn more about his robots, his parents, his friends, and his favorite competitions. Robots around the Wor…
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to the folks behind The Edward Gorey House (as well as other Gorey fanatics and aficionados) about the life, work, and house of Edward Gorey. The first half of this episode was recorded at Gorey’s 100th birthday gala, which was held at The Mansion at Ocean Edge in Brewster, Massachusetts. Special thanks go to The Edward Go…
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What A Cartoon! - Wander Over Yonder "The Cartoon" and "The Bot"
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2:10:51Thanks to premium patron ToonJay, we're continuing our coverage of all things Craig McCracken with a look at his short-lived series, Wander Over Yonder. Listen in as we explore two distinctly different episodes of this colorful, snappy cartoon: one that sends up the worst period of TV animation, and another that depicts the possible rehabilitation …
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As things go, one thing that wasn't really supposed to be a segment turned into a 20 min chat and something we thought we'd have a lot to say about was actually pretty straightforward. We talk some new series, new techniques, new closings, and award shows. Just another day in the life of the animation industry! Timestamps: 3:13 How You Doin’ 8:29 C…
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to award-winning illustrator, Sarah Gonzales, about what the Ezra Jack Keats Award brought to her creative practice; why using traditional media and digital media is not an either/or proposition; what piece of very good advice she has taped to her wall; and more. To learn more about Sarah, visit sgonzalesart.com. Artists m…
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PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - How to Train Your Dragon
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46:35Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 2015's How to Train Your Dragon! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge to $10)…
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The Bancroft Brothers are honored to have the legendary illustrator, James Gurney on the podcast this week! We discovered so many similarities in our paths and mutual loves and influences. Enjoy this discussion of animation, illustration, and even a bit of where he believes things are headed for himself- and possibly you.…
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Episode 130: Marvel Animation's Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man | The Complete First Season (Review)
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1:09:08"With Great Power, Comes Great... Respect." In this episode of Animation Fascination, hosts Marc Vibbert and Stanford Clark swing into action with special guest Hector Navarro (Heroes Reforged) to discuss Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man – Marvel’s latest animated take on the web-slinger! Is this fresh spin on Peter Parker’s origin a game-chan…
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Lord of the Rings War of the Rohirrim wasn't hyped or really talked about even by Warner Bros Discovery, and it wasn't lighting critics up either. But that doesn't stop it from being a beautiful new adaptation from a little known story in the LOTR Universe. With a talented director and gorgeous art design that sucks you right back into the Peter Ja…
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How to Win 2 Golden Dumpsters, with Eruption Builder Brian Boxell!
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1:27:28This week on the podcast, we’re gearing up for March 2025 NHRL with two-time Golden Dumpster winner Brian Boxell. Brian made his NHRL debut in July 2020 with his hard-hitting beetle Eruption. Over the next 4.5 years, he’s grown into a perennial favorite in the weight class, completing 90 career fights across 22 competitions. He’s a multi-time Golde…
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to cartoonist, writer, and comic, Emily Flake, about her work as a staff artist for The New Yorker; what “rejection” is and isn’t for illustrators (and comics); what it means to burden our work with the weight the world; and more. To learn more about Emily, visit emilyflake.com. Artists mentioned in this episode include: J…
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Avatar: Seven Havens Announcement Reactions
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52:32The next Avatar series has been announced! We go through everything we know so far about Avatar: Seven Havens and break it all down from the cataclysm to twins. Hosts for this podcast: Dylan & Delaney. Press Release Announcement: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nickelodeon-announces-all-new-animated-series-avatar-seven-havens-set-in-the-wo…
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Oscars 2025 - Best Animated Feature (Part 2)
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37:22It's the second part of our awards season chat about the Oscar-nominated animated films! Michael, Jake and Steph talk about Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Flow and Memoir of a Snail. Scroll back through our archive for interviews with Oscar nominees Chris Sanders (The Wild Robot), Nick Park & Merlin Crossingham (Wallace and Gromit: Vengeanc…
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Castlevania Nocturne is back with season 2 and what an exciting season it is! The sequel series is certainly carrying the tradition of the original with subsequent seasons being better and better! The action and animation of this series has hit new levels along with better themes and the return of a series favorite character. Toon in now!…
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Motorama 2025 Recap with Our Dear Friends Ryan Hunter and Justin Hunter!
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1:43:29This week on the podcast, we’re recapping all the action from Motorama 2025, with Havoc Rundown cohosts, NHRL Pit Control members and our dear friends, the Hunter brothers! Ryan and Justin served as judges and announcers at NERC’s Robot Conflict at Motorama 2025, and got a front-row seat to all the action. We break down this weekend’s winners, and …
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to one of the nation’s most prolific illustrators, Bob Staake, about how his creative approach aligns and differs between editorial and children’s book illustration; why children’s books shouldn’t have messages or morals, but rather truths or shares; what having a 50-year illustration career comes down to; and more. To lea…
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“Daddycop” & “Werepapas” Review – Miraculous Ladybug Season 6
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1:33:40We dive back into Miraculous Ladybug Season 6 with talk of sentimonsters, Adrien’s Grandparents, & Sabrina in our discussion on “Daddycop” & “Werepapas”. Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Delaney Stovall, & April Collins.By Overly Animated
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“Daddycop” & “Werepapas” Review – Miraculous Ladybug Season 6
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1:33:40We dive back into Miraculous Ladybug Season 6 with talk of sentimonsters, Adrien’s Grandparents, & Sabrina in our discussion on “Daddycop” & “Werepapas”. Hosts this week: Dylan Hysen, Delaney Stovall, & April Collins.By Overly Animated
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The twins interview twins in this Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast episode! French animation mastors and Disney alum directors, Paul and Gaetan Brizzi, have a storied past on some of the most epic Disney films of the 90s. Tony and Tom discuss their storyboarding and directing of some of the most iconic scenes in films like Hunchback of Notre Dam…
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Oscars 2025 - Best Animated Feature (Part 1)
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38:16It's awards season! And we're jumping into the fray. In this first episode of a two-part awards miniseries, Michael and Jake talk about the two CG-animated offerings from Hollywood studios in contention for Best Animated Feature this year: Inside Out 2 and The Wild Robot. Scroll back through our archive for interviews with Oscar nominees Chris Sand…
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February 2025 NHRL Golden Dumpster Winner Dan Vail and ChonkIV!
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1:37:13This week on the podcast, we’re catching up with Georgia Tech engineering student and ChonkIV team lead Daniel Vail. ChonkIV is the most effective shell spinner competing today, with two Golden Dumpsters within the last 12 months, and taking home second place at the 2024 NHRL Championship. We learn what it takes to build a killer 30-pounder, how Te…
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Adam Elliot on Memoir of a Snail | Interview Special
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40:55In this episode, Michael speaks with Australian stop-motion filmmaker Adam Elliot (Mary & Max, Harvie Krumpet) about his new, Oscar-nominated film Memoir of a Snail. In this wide-ranging conversation, Adam speaks about the enduring influence of David Lynch, how he crafts his distinctive films, his love of stories that mix the dark with the light an…
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to writer, producer, and co-creator of the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra, Michael Dante DiMartino, about the challenges he faced in self-publishing his young adult novel, Both Here and Gone; how he weaves emotions like grief, depression, and anger into appealing stories for a young audience…
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Keeping things moving we have quick (for us anyway) episode that actually covers a lot of topics. There's lawsuits, trailers, and two animation use cases of A.I. in the wild that have very different public reactions. Oh and it was my birthday not long ago so Rob prepared a little surprise for me that'll definitely get this auto-flagged on various p…
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What A Cartoon! - The Powerpuff Girls "Bubblevicious" and "The Bare Facts"
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2:38:09Our first regular What A Cartoon of 2025 showcases a huge part of US animation history: Craig McCracken's The Powerpuff Girls! On this episode, we chart the growth of Townsville's favorite kids from dorm room shorts to early Hanna-Barbera pilots to Cartoon Network's eternal cash cow. So listen in and help us celebrate two of our favorite episodes f…
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Drill, City of Walls and Secrets, & Tales of Ba Sing Se – FTSW Avatar: The Last Airbender Rewatch
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2:10:06Join the From the Spirit World crew as they Rewatch Avatar: The Last Airbender almost 20 years later! We’ll revisit these incredible episodes while looking back on being fans of Avatar while it was originally airing. We continue Book 2 with Chapters 33-35, “The Drill”, “City of Walls and Secrets”, & “The Tales of Ba Sing Se”. Hosts for this podcast…
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It's that time of year again and we have all our BEST of the Year Nominees ready to go for the annual Animation Destination Awards! Who will take home the Best Animated Movie? What was the Best Indie Animation of the year? And which one will top the Best Animated Series? Toon in to find out!By Brandon Jones
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Giuseppe Castellano talks to Skylar Smith, Professor of Liberal Arts at the Ringling College of Art and Design, about why there’s no time like the present to start learning about illustration history; whether an illustration is fully complete without the interpretation of an audience; what Generative AI and a lawsuit by Albrecht Dürer have in commo…
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PREVIEW: What A Cartoon Movie - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
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44:40Another month has passed at the Talking Simpsons Network, and that means we've got another awesome podcast about an animated feature film! This month, our $10 Patreon subscribers get to hear us talk about 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! Listen now to this free extended preview, and then subscribe at the $10 level (or up your current pledge …
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