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Do you like animation? Do you like podcasts? Do you like the number 3? Well, we have the perfect show for you. Co-hosts Ben, Michael, and Stefan take it in turns to present a topic on either an animated film or series and analyse it from an animators perspective.

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44 - The Peanuts Movie (2015)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 58:33


A new piece of content for people to enjoy? Hooray! On this weeks on Animating in Threes, Ben and Stefan (with a cameo from regular co-host Michael) discuss the amazingly animated 2015 film 'The Peanuts Movie', based on the classic comic strip. 00:00 - Intro 02:32 - Production notes on 'Peanuts' 13:20 - Inventive ways they transitioned from 2D to 3D 26:16 - Open Discussion on 'Peanuts'57:40 - How to Contact Us and Outro

43 - Into the Spiderverse (2018)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 41:24


The establishment is crumbling! The rapture is apon us! But the podcast is still up and running! I bet that'll help during this budding international emergency! This week is Into the Spiderverse. Now back into our protective bunkers to watch the cricket with the Prime Minister. 00:45 Introduction 05:47 Production Notes08:41 Animation Style19:35 Film Discussion 30:42 Michael's bad impression of the week 30:52 Disucssion (Cont) 40:50 Bye Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

42 - Fantasia (1940)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 47:08


This week our podcast is Cancelled! So start hoarding that toilet paper and maybe join us as we take a look at Disney's bizzare musical animation spectacular 'Fantasia'. 00:00 - The podcast is Cancelled02:32 - Fantasia Production Notes19:40 - Opening Thoughts23:40 - Film discussion and Analysis45:10 - Final Thoughts45:50 - OutroHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

41 - Disney+ Short Films

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 58:34


Welcome back to another episode of Animating in Threes. This week, Ben takes Michael and Stefan into the wonderful world of the short animated films on Disney Plus (no, we're not sponsored). We look at the 6 Pixar 'Spark Short' films and the 14 'Short Circuit' films and talk about how great (or un great?) the are. 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Disney+ Shorts Intro SPARK SHORTS 03:15 - General Thoughts 07:10 - 'Purl'11:19 - 'Smash and Grab'13:34 - 'Kitbull'16:55 - 'Float' 21:24 - 'Wind' 23:38 - 'Loop' SHORT CIRCUIT28:43 - General Thoughts 33:11 - 'Flower in the Mirror' 35:00 - 'Downtown'37:30 - 'The Race'38:47 - 'Just A Thought'39:47 - 'Puddles'42:24 - 'Drop'44:12 - 'Exchange Student'44:45 - 'Lucky Toupee'45:45 - 'Cycles'48:23 - 'Lightning In A Bottle'49:27 - 'Hair-Jitsu'50:19 - 'Zenith' 51:43 - 'Elephant In The Room' 53:45 - 'Fetch'56:00 - How to Contact Us + Outro Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

40 - A History of Flash Animations

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 55:59


To celebrate the demise of Adobe Flash, we've cobbled together a little retrospective on how it changed cyberspace and the indie comedy landscape as a whole.Ever wanted to know more about your favourite viral animations of the mid-2000s? No? Neither do we! But we looked a few up on Wikipedia for your convenience.Timecodes as follows:00:00 No News Today00:36 Adobe Flash Introduction 06:24 A History of Flash 11:26 Homestar Runner17:23 End of ze World21:30 Xiao Xiao24:50 Ultimate Showdown / Super-Hero Bowl 29:06 HISHE31:55 Salad Fingers34:25 Happy Tree Friends37:50 Making Fiends41:11 Clock Suckers44:24 Charlie the Unicorn 45:47 ASDF Movies 48:10 Honourable Mentions51:34 Angry Dad54:59 ConclusionHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

39 - Tekkonkinkreet (2006)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 50:02


This week on the podcast! WINDMILLS! no. Not windmills. We talk about the hidden anime film gem known as Tekkonkinkreet, Boasting stunning off the walls animation and a unique atmosphere, there's gonna be a lot to talk about... that and Obscure Australian children performers Hi 5 and WINDMILLS! 00:00 - Intro01:25 - Toons we've tooned into11:40 - Tekkonkinkreet Production notes17:37 - Film discussion and Analysis43:35 - Final Thoughts49:10 - The Gorillaz song with a windmill in itHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

38 - A Bug's Life (1998)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 55:11


Welcome to another episode of Animating In Threes! This week, we talk about the 1998 'A Bug's Life', and also talk about the (not so) fun feud between 'A Bug's Life' and 'Antz', because it's pretty interesting. I hope.00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Animation News08:00 - 'Antz vs A Bug's Life: The Story Of How Two Friends Turned Into Enemies'22:49 - 'A Bug's Life' Plot Summary24:36 - 'A Bug's Life' Discussion 53:17 - Next Weeks Topic 54:13 - Contact Us & Outro Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

37 - Shrek (2001)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 46:54


Somebody once told us podcasts were unprofitable. But we're not the sharpest tools in the shed. So here we are in our 37th episode discussing 2001 uber-successful animated feature; Shrek. Also includes an exclusive in-depth review of the State of Queensland.Timecodes:00:01 Michael Reviews Queensland 02:43 Toons We've Tuned Into 12:20 Shrek Introduction 20:28 Shrek Discussion 40:48 What's up with the Karoke Dance Party? 42:22 Bye Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

36 - Atlantis: Lost Empire (2001)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 49:59


This week on the podcast! EXPLOSIONS! LASERS! TANK TOPS!! We discuss 2001's cult animated adventure Atlantis: Lost Empire!00:00 - Intro00:45 - Animation News06:10 - Atlantis Production notes and stuff23:30 - Film Discussion and Analysis49:35 - End of Podcast and where to contactHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

35 - Decade in Review Spectacular!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 89:04


HAPPY 70% INTO JANUARY EVERYBODY! This week we cover the decade of animation in review, so grab those memory lenses as we recall smash hits like Coco, Into The Spiderverse, Loving Vincient and Disney's Pixar film spin-off 'Planes'. Yep, ESPECIALLY that last one. 00:00 - Intro01:05 - The Oscars are a thing!03:20 - Michael's most notable animations of the decade07:00 - Ben's miscellaneous animations list21:28 - Films of 201031:45 - Films of 201139:33 - Films of 201245:15 - Films of 201347:44 - Films of 201454:03 - Films of 20151:00:05 - Films of 20161:11:40 - Films of 20171:17:35 - Films of 20181:21:40 - Films of 20191:26:55 - Outro and how to contact1:27:45 - Stefan's notable anime of the decadeHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

34 - Christmas Spectacular!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 43:20


MEERRRYYYYY CHRISTMASSSSS! Here at Animating in Threes, we like a good Christmas/Holiday special (except the Star Wars Holiday Special. Obviously). So we each picked a different Christmas Special each and we discuss them in... some length. So gather around the fire and enjoy some Christmas cheer. 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Animation News 07:06 - "Invader Zim: The Most Horrible X-Mas Ever" discussion 17:22 - "A Garfield Christmas Special" discussion 31:52 - "Community: Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas" discussion 40:46 - Which had the best Christmas Song?42:16 - Where to Contact Us + Outro Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

33 - Star Wars The Clone Wars: Ahsoka The Fugitive

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 58:52


STAR WARS! Excuse the outburst, but we at Animating in Threes are all excited about The Rise of Skywalker, so why not talk about one of the best Star Wars stories of all time? Thats at least what Ben thinks. Do Michael & Stefan share that thought? Who knows... (Ben does, but he doesn't want to ruin the surprise until you listen to the podcast)00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Toons We've Tuned Into 07:22 - Background of Dave Filoni: The co-creator of The Clone Wars18:00 - Summary of 'Ahsoka the Fugitive' Arc & notes on the arc22:16 - Discussion of 'Ahsoka the Fugitive' Arc56:19 - Next Week's Topic57:24 - Singing(?) and Outro!Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

32 - Klaus (2019)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 53:25


Ho Ho Ho! Merry December 11th!As a special Christmas treat for our three loyal listeners, we’re uploading 24 hours late! Today, the gang’s sitting around the fireplace to discuss screaming birds, the Arnott’s Variety Pack and the 1993 comedy film, Billy Madison.Oh, and there’s something about that Netflix Santa film too.Timecodes: 00:00 Shut up screaming bird 00:45 Intro 01:50 Animation News07:00 Klaus Introduction 10:10 New Podcast tagline 10:34 Back to Klaus Introduction 20:24 Klaus Discussion 33:24 Arnott's Variety Pack Discussion 36:19 Back to Klaus Discussion 51:15 EndingHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees(Seriously, we’re doing the 2019 film Klaus this week)

31 - Yu-Gi-Oh: Darkside of Dimensions (2016)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 50:29


This week on the podcast, it's time to D-D-D-D-DDDD Discuss the 2016 anime film 'Yu-Gi-Oh: the Darkside of Dimensions'. Join us Michael recounts his repressed childhood traumas of schoolyard Yu-Gi-Oh, Ben gets annoyed at the practicalities of the duels within the film, and Stefan, who'd rather have watched 'The Pyramid of Light' 00:00 - Intro01:00 - Toons We've Tuned Into12:05 - Darkside of Dimensions Production notes15:00 - Michael rants about Yu-Gi-Oh26:50 - Opening Thoughts33:10 - a discussion of the film... maybe? I think that's what that was.48:55 - End of Podcast and how to contactHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

30 - Star Wars The Clone Wars: Slaves of Zygerria

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 56:32


Welcome back to another episode of Animating in Threes, and also another Star Wars episode. This week, Ben takes us through the extremely fun and depressing Clone Wars arc "Slaves of Zygerria". How can something be fun AND depressing? I don't have an answer. Listen to find out maybe? Yeah. Please do.00:00 - Intro02:16 - Animation News and SONIC LOOK-OUT!18:04 - 'Slaves of Zygerria' Production Information20:21 - 'Slaves of Zygerria' story summary + Michael tries to guess what Star Wars is21:52 - 'Slaves of Zygerria' discussion 39:55 - Differences between the Episodes and the Source Material54:07 - What Next Weeks Episode Is About55:08 - How to Contact Us + Outro (also, more bonus audio after the end jingle)Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

29 - Help! I'm a Fish (2000)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 45:25


This week on Help I'm a Fish! It's Help I'm Fish! Join our Co-hosts! Fly, Starfish, and Chunk from The Goonies as we review an unexpectedly wonderful little children's film; Help I'm a Fish. Also Michael Love's danish pop songs. they're his FAVOURITE. Take a shot for every time we say 'Help I'm a Fish' 00:00 - Intro01:20 - Toons We've Tuned Into. (that's right Ben, I spelt it correctly)04:35 - Help I'm a Fish production notes10:50 - We can't sing on this podcast, but apparently this is allowed14:50 - Opening Thoughts18:12 - Help I'm a Fish discussion44:00 - Outro and where to contact45:14 - Help! Michael's a Danish Pop Singer!Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

28 - Coraline (2009)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 52:39


OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Welcome to the very spooooooky Halloween episode of Animating in threes.This week we look at the wonderfully twisted stop motion extravagenza that is 'Coraline',all the while trying to deal with the fact that Michael is being eaten by zombies and is a fish.00:00 - Intro02:05 - Animation News06:20 - Coraline Production Notes19:30 - Opening Thoughts (And Michael's still alive)28:30 - Spoiler Discussion51:15 - Outro and how to contact us52:13 - Help! Michael's a Fish!

27 - Star Wars The Clone Wars: Battle of Umbara

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 56:14


Welcome back to another episode of Animating in Threes! This week, Ben presents the Battle of Umbara arc from 'Star Wars The Clone Wars' while Michael and Stefan attempt to understand why Ben likes it so much. Will they understand? We will never know. unless, you know, you listen to the podcast. Which you should.00:00 - Intro00:45 - Toons We've Tuned Into09:30 - Production Notes on 'Star Wars The Clone Wars'25:49 - Story Summary and Notes on 'Battle of Umbara' arc30:30 - 'Battle of Umbara' Arc Discussion54:00 - What We're Watching Next Week55:06 - Contact Us and Outro55:50 - SECRET ENDING ABOUT STAR WARS (Maybe)Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

26 - We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 48:54


We're Back: A Dinosaur's Story is the single most important thing Steven Spielberg did in 1993. Timecodes: 1:19 Animation News 10:15 We're Back! Introduction 19:05 Crappy Plot Summary24:36 We're Back Discussion 46:35 Goodbyes Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

25 - Modest Heroes (2019)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 52:19


Welcome to Another episode of the Animating in Threes Podcast, This time Co-hosts B1, B2 and B3 Discuss the 2019 Studio Ponoc short film anthology 'Modest Heroes'.Join us as Stefan Pronounces everything wrong again, Ben makes some jokes about groundedness, and Michael Desires to be 'the rat' from Bananas in Pajamas.00:00 - Intro01:20 - Toons We've Tuned Into11:00 - Modest Heroes Info Notes19:35 - Opening Thoughts24:10 - 'Kanini and Kanino' Spoiler Discussion31:50 - 'Life Ain't Gonna Lose' Spoiler Discussion38:40 - 'Invisible' Spoiler Discussion41:16 - Our New Segment: Michael Complains about the Sh*tty Soundproofing42:36 - 'Invisible' discussion continued48:40 - Closing Thoughts50:30 - Goodbye and how to contact us

24 - Pippi Longstocking (1997)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 54:57


Welcome back to another episode of Animating in Threes! This week, Ben presents the 1997 film Pippi Longstocking as Stefan and Michael talk about Billy Joel. At the same time. Yep, this episode totally went well. BUT COME ALONG and journey with us as we pick out all the (plot) holes in Pippi's longstockings.00:00 - Intro01:25 - Animation News!08:49 - Netflix and their business model tangent10:29 - BACK TO ANIMATION NEWS14:39 - 'Pippi Longstocking' Production Notes24:41 - 'Pippi Longstocking' film discussion - feat. Billy Joel's discography52:06 - What we're watching Next Week!53:53 - Where to contact us and OutroHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podhsRQNSGIjyer0R9QypHBMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

23 - The Dark Knight Returns Parts 1 & 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 59:25


Join the Animating in Threes crew for a fun discussion about one of Batman's greatest cinematic outings. No not that one. Or that one. Or that one. Not that one either. Not that one. Close. Yeah that. Yeah, there were two of them. This is that.00:48 - Tunes We've Tuned Into09:53 - Introduction into the Dark Knight Returns14:05 - Opening Discussion24:25 - The Plot31:15 - Further Discussion55:00 - ClosingHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

22 - Mobile Suit Gundam: Unicorn

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 57:57


This week on the Animating in Threes Podcast we look at the 2010's Anime-Mecha spectacular VOLTRON, I mean, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn!So, launch into action (well not really, we're all sitting down) as Ben questions the point of Gundam, Stefan fumbles every Japanese name ever,and Michael keeps calling Gundam Voltron.00:00 - Intro01:10 - Our new Segment "Ben complains about the iPhone 11"02:35 - Animation News06:45 - 'Gundam Unicorn' Info Dump20:00 - Opening Thoughts24:26 - 'Gundam Unicorn' Spoiler Discussion56:00 - Outro and how to contactHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

21 - Next Gen (2018)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 57:27


Netflix, sponsor us- I mean, Welcome to another episode of Animating in Threes. This week, Ben presents the Netflix film 'Next Gen' as Stefan listens and Michael... Well, Michael leaves half way. But did that stop us? NO IT DID NOT! Because we're that dedicated. And stupid. But also, dedicated.00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Toons We've Tuned Into 10:56 - 'Next Gen' Production Notes + Ben wanting Blender to Sponsor us 18:40 - Michael leaves us... BUT we continue the Production Notes 26:58 - 'Next Gen' Summary & discussion56:05 - What are we talking about next week?56:46 - Contact Details + Outro 57:22 - SECRET ZAPPO TALKHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

20 - Waking Life (2001)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 52:32


Today, the three of us chat about the big questions. What is the meaning of life? What is the nature of death? Is the podcast market over-saturated? Where are the timecodes? The answers to those questions in a completely random order are as follows: No idea, below, most definitely and probably some hippie crap about sandals.Oh, and today we’re looking at Richard Linklater’s 2001 experimental animated film, Waking Life.1:09 D23 News (But not the fun stuff!)14:56 Waking Life Introduction26:25 Discussion49:37 Mocking Stefan's dreams50:50 Goodbyes

19 - The Breadwinner (2017)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 56:18


This week on the Animating in Threes Podcast .... A much more serious topic. Co-hosts Ben, Michael and Stefan cover the 2017 animated drama film,'The breadwinner' an adaptation of the 2000s novel of the same name. With Stunning visuals and a wonderful balance between harsh realism and childlike innocence,it's hard to see how this film went under the radar.00:00 - Intro [Michael's video store rant never ended]02:10 - Toons We've Tuned Into10:20 - 'The Breadwinner' Background and Info25:55 - Opening Thoughts31:30 - 'The Breadwinner' Spoiler Discussion and review48:33 - Our new segment: 'Ben'55:38 - Outro and how to contactHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

18 - Doctor Who: Dreamland (2009)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 58:29


Are you ready for some wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey animation? Because thats what Doctor Who Dreamland has. Welcome back to Animating in Threes, where this week co-hosts Ben, Michael and Stefan try not to piss off Doctor Who fans by discussing the 2009 special 'Dreamland'. We also talk about some trailers and about DVD rentals. Enjoy?00:00 - Intro & SHOUT OUT02:28 - Animation News09:49 - 'Doctor Who: Dreamland' Production Notes23:22 - Michael has a little rant about DVD rental stores27:30 - Continued Production Notes30:42 - 'Doctor Who: Dreamland' Discussion55:42 - We apologise to Thomas from our e-mails56:36 - Outro + Next Weeks TopicHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

17 - Rick and Morty (Seasons 1 - 3)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 59:22


Greetings Flipflorps! Clap your trimblops and grumbop your glinframs, because the 17th epibolp of our animorp propcobls is finally drumblorp glipglop trimtrom!This is the actual dialogue for Rick and Morty. One of us doesn't like it. Try to guess which!Toons We've Tuned Into 01:39Rick and Morty Introduction 06:25Animation Style 10:35Pilot Discussion 15:31Incoherent Ranting 22:46Lawnmower Dog Discussion 28:08Total Rickall Discussion 37:34Ricklantis Mix-Up Discussion 44:54Final Thoughts 56:10See ya 58:12Glimborp frimbop trimibibblibbli porpfrorf!Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

16 - Redline (2009)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 52:34


This week on the Animating in Threes Podcast, RACING RACING RACING AND RACING!!! Co-Hosts 'Birthday-Bash' Ben, 'Simple' Stefan and 'Michael' Michael look at the over the top bouncing off the walls visualextraveganza that is the 2009 anime film Redline. filled with RACING... and.. umm... racing... Also a love story I guess.00:00 - Intro01:50 - Animation News05:00 - 'Redline' Background and Info17:50 - Opening Thoughts24:00 - 'Redline' Spoiler Discussion and review50:32 - Links and Outro52:10 - Adaptive frame SPACE HITLER (look, its an after credits sorta thing. Its not insensitive I swear)Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

15 - Amphibia Season 1 (2019)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 79:44


Welcome back to another episode of Animating In Threes. This episode we discuss the newest Disney Animated Series 'Amphibia'! So sit back and relax as Ben and Stefan talk about the show, and laugh as Michael flounders because he didn't really watch it. Yeah, his job is very demanding. Give him some love.00:00 - Intro (Obviously)00:46 - SHOUT OUT01:52 - Toons We've Tuned Into 04:38 - Animation News, but at the start of the episode15:45 - 'Amphibia' Production 30:07 - Opening Thoughts34:25 - "Anne or Beast" episode38:43 - "Best Fronds" episode 42:37 - "Anne vs Wild" episode47:04 - "Toad Tax" episode 50:09 - "Prison Break" episode 54:41 - "Bizarre Bazaar" episode59:51 - "Anne of the Year" episode1:04:22 - "Reunion" episode 1:15:39 - What We're Watching Next Week + Where to contact us. And the end I guess too.Find us where ever podcasts are found. Except Google Podcasts because they suck (or at least until they accept us, and then they'll be amazing) Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

14 - Loving Vincent (2017)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 55:02


Loving Vincent is a 2017 experimental animated film that Vincent Van Gogh himself would have been proud of. Today, we're discussing it on a podcast he would've been ashamed of. In today's episode; Ben, Stefan and Michael take a look at the art and life of Vincent Van Gogh, the post-impressionist art movement and experimental animated cinema.Time-codes:00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - Toons We've Tuned In To 03:36 - Loving Vincent Introduction 16:12 - Loving Vincent Production 31:19 - Ben Wants a Sponsor 33:34 - Loving Vincent Discussion 49:51 - Final Thoughts 51:50 - Michael hates Randy Newman 52:28 - Animation News53:37 - Closing

13 - The Lion King (1994)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 76:31


Welcome back to another episode of Animating in Threes! With the release of the new Lion King film, we decided to tackle the original film. Does it hold up? Do we crap on the new film? Does Michael continue to sing bad Randy Newman songs? I guess you'll have to listen to find out.00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Toons We've Tuned Into 07:35 - The Lion King & How It Was Made 20:40 - 'The Lion King' discussion1:07:18 - Final Thoughts1:09:04 - ANIMATION NEWS!!!!!!! 1:13:42 - Outro +Next Weeks TopicHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThreesWe're also found in most other places where podcasts are available. And if we aren't... Well. I guess I'll be sad. And you will be too. Unless you get another app.Then it will just be me being sad.

12 - The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1 (2008)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 69:07


On today's episode of the Animating in Threes podcast, we look at one of the fan favourite incarnations of Spidey, the 2008 animated series 'The Spectacular Spiderman'.Co-hosts Ben, Michael and Stefan take a swing at the series, wall-crawling through its themes and background, and discussing the visuals and stories of the first few episodes.Its enough to make you web out!00:00 - Intro00:49 - Toons We've Tuned Into01:00 - MICHAEL ACTUALLY SAW AN ANIMATION THIS WEEK11:11 - 'The Spectacular Spiderman' Background Info22:10 - 'The Spectacular Spiderman' Themes & Summary25:55 - Opening Thoughts30:10 - 'Survival of the Fittest' Discussion40:43 - 'Interactions' Discussion48:48 - 'Natural Selection' Discussion57:53 - 'Market Forces' Discussion1:01:36 - Final thoughts1:04:26 - Animation news1:07:42 - OutroHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThreesWe're also on Apple Podcasts, Podcasts for iOS, Podbean, Overcast, Podcasts Addict, Cast box and more!

11 - Yellow Submarine (1968)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 90:59


WE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINEA YELLOW SUBMARINE A YELLO- Oh no, bad singing! That and more is in the newest episode of the Animating in Threes Podcast. This week, Michael presents the classic(?) animated Beatles film 'Yellow Submarine' to co-hosts Ben and Stefan. What weird and psychedelic things did we and didn't we like? What topics shall we traverse through? Is Michael the only one who stuffs up the intro this week? Well, you've got to listen to find out. 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Toons We've Tuned Into 05:45 - The Beatles background12:20 - How 'Yellow Submarine' was made - all thanks to a pamphlet 27:30 - 'Yellow Submarine' discussion 1:18:34 - Final Thoughts 1:22:12 - EXTRA, EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT ANIMATION NEWS! 1:29:02 - Close Off Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThreesWe are also on Apple Podcasts, Podcasts for iOS, Podbean, Podcast Addicts, Pocket Casts and Castbox. Probably more too. I guess I'll find out later. Is this unprofessional? Yes. But no-ones gonna read this anyway.

10 - The Garden of Words (2013)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 76:18


Welcome back after our week hiatus because one of us (Michael) was sick. This week, we return to podcasting to discuss a very beautiful film "The Garden of Words". Seriously, if you have 45 minutes, check it out. Its animation porn. If you're young, don't look up the word porn. Please. 00:00 - Intro 00:59 - Toons We've Tuned Into10:28 - 'The Garden of Words' background 24:44 - 'The Garden of Words' themes & summary 34:44 - 'The Garden of Words' discussion 1:03:42 - Final Thoughts 1:05:35 - Trailers! News! Things! 1:14:42 - Outro and sizzle for next week Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

9 - Toy Story (1995)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 91:21


Welcome to the 9th episode of Animating in Threes! This week we talk about the very first 3D feature film Toy Story. We delve into Pixar and how it formed to make this wonderful film, and we discuss all the good things about the film, including Michaels insistence that Sid is a good kid. Is he though? Is he? 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Toons we've Tuned Into 04:41 - Pixar and how Toy Story came to be 23:50 - Toy Story discussion 1:22:52 - Impact and Final Thoughts1:26:05 - MICHAEL TRIES DUFF BEER (Its actually an energy drink)1:28:35 - Plugs and the End???1:30:26 - SECRET END with MORE Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids! Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

8 - Superman (1940's Shorts)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 80:03


Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, its our latest podcast! This week, co-host Michael wanted to talk about superheroes, so he convinced other co-hosts Ben and Stefan to talk about the Max Fleischer Superman short films from the 1940's. So join us as we talk about the ups and downs of Superman fighting Germans and Nazis (yeah, Hitler's even in one of the episodes).00:00 - Intro (Yes, Michael didn't do it right again) 01:04 - Toons We've Tuned Into 08:00 - Max Fleischer & how the Superman were created21:39 - Superman discussion 36:30 - Mechanical Monsters discussion44:34 - The Bulleteers discussion 50:20 - Terror on the Midway discussion 55:13 - Jungle Drums discussion 59:31 - Secret Agent discussion 1:03:55 - Final Thoughts 1:05:56 - ANIMATIONS TRAILERS! NEWS! MORE!1:18:18 - Goodbye!!! (Again, Stefan and Michael do not help with this part) Here’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

7 - Invader ZIM Season 1 (2001)

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 77:06


Welcome to the 7th episode of our podcast, Animating in Threes! This time, co-hosts Ben, Michael and Stefan look at the first season of Nickelodeon's Cult hit Invader ZIM. Will Michael's epic tale of ALL the Tom Cruises win him the Oscar? Will Stefan ever be able to pronounce Vasquez correctly? And Will Ben Ever get a pet Gir? The answer to all these questions, is no. 00:00 - Intro01:45 - Animations we've been watching07:00 - Invader ZIM Info dump19:40 - A bit about Vasqueeze's previous works30:15 - 'The Nightmare Begins' Episode review and discussion39:44 - 'Nanozim' review and discussion44:45 - 'Walk of Doom' review and discussion48:40 - 'Dark Harvest' review and discussion53:55 - 'The Wettening' review and discussion54:25 - MICHAEL VS THE WIZARD OF OZ (Ben's there too)55:43 - Back to 'The Wettening' 59:00 - 'Planet Jackers' Review and discussion1:02:30 - 'Bad bad Rubber Piggy' and 'Room with a Moose' Review1:07:05 - 'Halloween Spectacular of Spooky Doom' Review and Discussion1:13:20 - Final thoughts, despite the fact we said we wouldn't 1:16:24 - OutroHere’s a link to our Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lQWY5TKMxgC3ZwTPaFpHzAlso check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

6 - Wallace and Gromit Short Films

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 94:56


Welcome to the 6th episode of our podcast, Animating in Threes! Co-hosts Ben, Michael and Stefan go on to discuss the world renowned Wallace And Gromit series as they analyse A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Matter of Loaf and Death. Strap in with your plasticine seatbelt and enjoy the ride!Wait.NO, DON’T USE A PLASTICINE SEATBELT!00:00 - Intro00:59 - Animated stuff we’ve been watching06:35 - Aardman before Wallace and Gromit14:05 - Nick Park and how he created A Grand Day Out19:01 - A Grand Day Out discussion38:57 - The Wrong Trousers discussion54:55 - A Close Shave discussion1:14:00 - A Matter of Loaf and Death1:26:54 - Final thoughts1:30:04 - Michael hates Live-Action Wallace and Gromit1:32:15 - Outro1:33:25 - Bonus Clip - Michael hates Grizzly Tales for Gruesome KidsCheck out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

5 - South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 76:34


Welcome to the 5th episode of our new podcast, Animating in Threes. Co-hosted by Ben, Michael & Stefan.Today we do South Park.I'm not good at writing intros.TIME-CODES:00:00 - Cold opens are terrible00:18 - Intro01:55 - What we be watching this week (Hilda + Tuca and Bertie)08:51 - South Park Introductions19:12 - Animation Discussion22:23 - South Park Full Spoiler Discussion1:08:37 - Final Thoughts1:11:25 - Ben Hates Cabaret1:12:28 - Detective Pikachu leaked footage looks neat1:15:09 - How do we end theseAll done. Happy now, Ben?Check out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

4 - FLCL (2000)

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 97:12


Welcome to the 4th episode of our new podcast, Animating in Threes. Co-hosted by Ben, Michael & Stefan, it promises to be the most mediocre podcast about animation. Today, we try to decode and de-omelette the enigma that is the anime cult classic, FLCL. Sporting fantastic off the walls animation and dreamlike storytelling, just what is Fooly Cooly? What is this story even about? We sure as heck don't know.Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Animations we've watched4:48 - FLCL Info Dump17:00 - FLCL breaks Michael21:20 - Initial Themes in FLCL23:00 - Episode 1 Discussion33:15 - Episode 2 Discussion42:10 - Episode 3 Discussion54:30 - Episode 4 Discussion1:03:40 - Episodes 5 and 6 Discussion1:22:25 - Final Thoughts on FLCL1:30:20 - Good Bad Ugly Trailer Discussion1:36:30 - Goodbyes and OutroCheck out our Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/animate3podOr our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/animate3podMaybe even our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg9zHeann-B6TVePSjeUzZg?&ab_channel=AnimatinginThrees

3 - Love, Death + Robots (2019 Season 1)

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 94:28


Welcome to the 3rd episode of Animating in Threes, the most mediocre podcast about animation. This episode co-hosts Ben, Michael and Stefan discuss the Netflix Series 'Love, Death + Robots' and take an in-depth dive into 7 of the episodes. How much love, death and robots does each episode have? Are we qualified enough to talk about touchy subjects? Will Michael ever do the intro properly? You'll have to listen to find out. 0:20 - Intro 3:20 - Animation Watch 5:56 - Love, Death + Robots Info Dump11:24 - Sonnie's Edge discussion31:27 - Three Robots discussion 38:24 - The Witness discussion49:40 - SUITS Discussion 56:02 - Sucker of Souls discussion 1:03:42 - Beyond the Aquila Rift discussion 1:18:41 - Good Hunting discussion 1:30:08 - Final Thoughts on LD+R 1:32:33 - Goodbyes and Outro

2 - The Simpsons Movie (2007)

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 97:09


Welcome to the second episode of our new podcast, Animating in Threes. Co-hosted by Ben, Michael & Stefan, we pick something within the animated medium and analyse its story, themes, and (obviously) animation. Today we talk about the 2007 much anticipated cultural impact-less classic, 'The Simpsons Movie'. IN. 2D!!Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 1:58 - Animations we've been watching6:50 - 'The Simpsons Movie' (2007) Spoiler Discussion1:25:50 - Final Thoughts1:27:20 - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly (Trailer discussion)1:36:10 - OutroAlso, if the sound quality is a little off, that's because we should just leave the editing to Ben.

1 - Akira (1988)

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 97:49


Welcome to the very first episode of our new podcast, Animating in Threes. Co-hosted by Ben, Michael & Stefan, we pick something within the animated medium and analyse its story, themes, and (obviously) animation. Today we talk about the infamous 1988 classic anime adaption Akira. Spoiler alert: It's da bomb.Timecodes:0:00 - Intro1:30 - Animations we've been watching5:10 - Akira (1988) spoiler discussion20:31 - Top Quality Pop Filter Content!!!21:35 - Continued Akira (1988) spoiler discussion1:18:08 - Manga vs Anime discussion1:36:10 - Outro

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