Black N' Animated

Ever thought how Tv Shows and Films get those actors to work on their projects? Look no further than the Casting Department! Eliza clues us in on how casting works, and the day to day of a Casting assistant. We also discuss the struggles of casting characters of color. And of course, we talk ANIME!! CELEBRATE!!   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

WAVE YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR IF YOU FEEL RIGHT! WE'RE GONNA KICK IT INTO.....the Black N Animated Podcast! Bre and Way sit down for a chat about Space Jam: A New Legacy We discuss the movie, how fun it is, the stigma of people not being able to let loose and enjoy a wacky film, and the problem with not crediting EVERYONE that touches a film....come on now this should be SIMPLE! Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation Fam! This week Bre and Way sit down with Showrunner, Director, and nice dude Ian Jones Quartey. In this BW ep we talk about inspirations, and content that keeps us going when times are tough. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram   

Want to become an animation writer? You've stumbled upon the WRITE episode! (Get it?.... Geeeet it?) In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way sit down in the virtual booth with animation writer Shakira Pressley! They talk about her animation journey, from oddjobs to working for a lawyer, to writing cartoons! They also discuss ways to be better at writing, and what getting you're first writing gig might look like in the animation industry. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

It's the 50th episode spectacular of Black N Animated!   Bre and Way hit episode 50 and they just chat and share how they're feeling! We talk how the year has been treating us, personal creativity and making sure we're doing our best. Kick back, relax and enjoy a more low key episode of the BNA podcast.   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation Fam! Get ready for a double packed, feature length, summer blockbuster of an episode! Bre and Way sit down in the virtual booth with the one and only Bruce W Smith. we chat humble beginnings of rub tracing Batman and monkeys off of lunch boxes, and being encouraged by elementary school teachers to pursue art, to creating the Disney Channel hit TV show Proud Family! Hope you're ready to laugh, cry, and be amazed! You can find Bruce on Twitter @BruceAlimightee: https://twitter.com/BruceAlmighteee Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram       

Life is like a hurricane...especially if you just got out of school, and you're trying to break into animation.   Bre and Way sit in the virtual booth with Umaimah Damakka, Li Cree, and Shosh Joseph, three awesome animation artist that are early in their careers. We talk getting your first job in animation, and finding the path that fits you're style, and growing as you work to further your career. This is the part two of a two part episode! Find everyone's work online: Umaimah Portfolio: https://www.udamakka.com/  Umaimah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coloured_braids/ Li Cree Portfolio: http://www.li-cree.com/ Li Cree Twitter: https://twitter.com/38___sr Shosh Portfolio: https://artbyshosh.pb.online/   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hi Animation Fam!    Summer is just around the corner, and you know what that means.... GRADUATION SEASON! Bre and Way sit in the virtual booth with Umaimah Damakka, Li Cree, and Shosh Joseph, three awesome animation artist that are early in their careers. We talk getting your first job in animation, and finding the path that fits you're style, and growing as you work to further your career. This is the first part of a two part episode! Find everyone's work online: Umaimah Portfolio: https://www.udamakka.com/  Umaimah Instagram:  Li Cree Portfolio: http://www.li-cree.com/ Li Cree Twitter: https://twitter.com/38___sr Shosh Portfolio: https://artbyshosh.pb.online/   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation Fam, In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way have a virtual sit down with Lynne Southerland. Lynne has worked in animation for 20+ years as a producer, editor, and director. She co-directed Mulan II: The Final War, produced the HBO animated series Happily Ever After, and edited and produced the classic animated film Bebe’s Kids. I hope you're ready for a insightful, and delightful interview. You can find Lynne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnesoutherland/ Or Check out her IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0816110/ Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

What's up Animation Fam!   Bre and Way take a dive into the awesomeness that is Netflix's Animated Series- Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. We talk music, aesthetic, and the appreciation of seeing black main characters in a fantasy setting. We also touch on HBOMax's Infinity Train and how awesome that series is too! So many great series! You kids got it good Haha! Kipo Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25UHUbpFTtY Infinity Train Season 3 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lCscBFY2Lg Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation Fam, In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way have a virtual sit down with Charles T Jones, Animatic Editor at Disney Television Animation.  We talk Charles' journey into animation, jumping from live-action editing to animatic editing, and color editing, and how the life of a pirate can help jump start your career.  There also a lot of Bean & Milk talk....like maybe we need to make a Bean and Milk podcast? Charles isn't online much...but you can catch him on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlestjones/) or check out his credits on IMDB! (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2946121/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1) Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey howdy hey folks, On this BW episode of the podcast Bre and Way chat with David Steward II and Carl Reed of Lion Forge Animation. You may know Lion Forge as being part of the team behind the Oscar-Winning animated short film "Hair Love"! We talk David and Carl's journey's into animation, starting a animation studio, the ups and downs of running a studio, and the importance of having Black leadership in an animation studio when telling Black stories. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation Fam! In this episode Bre and Way sit down with Deborah Anderson aka BlkWmnAnimator. We discuss Deborah's Animation journey which takes her from Seoul, South Korea to New Orleans, Lousiana. She also talks about her inspiration for creating the BlkWmnAnimator Youtube Channel. You can find Deborah online at https://www.blkwmnanimator.com/ Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

You ever feel like.... a man stuck in a cat's body? No? Well spoilers...that's what you get with Pixar's Soul! Welcome back to Season 04 of the Black N Animated Podcast. As you may have guessed this episode Bre and Way talk about Pixar's Soul, and you might start feeling de ja vu as they discuss the trope of POC not staying human in animated films (a large portion of them being Disney). They also chat about the Clubhouse app, Spies in Disguise, and more! Get into the zone as they dive into this movie. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Heyhey everyone,   Bre and Way are back with an all new season of the Black N Animated Podcast!  New Episodes starting Feb 21st, 2021 and and every other Sunday following.  STAY TUNED!

Swing Looooow Sweeet Chariot...Coming forth to carry me.....to the end of Season 3 of the Black N Animated podcast!Thats right. Here is the Season 3 Finale! Bre and Way are joined by Lorraine Grate, Nilah Magruder, Neil Wade and Lauren Andrews, staff of Black N Animated, to discuss our insights over the passed year, and what we look forward to for Black N Animated as an advocacy group.   Stay tuned for more BNA to come next year and coming events as well.  Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hello Hello Hello!   In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way sit in the virtual room with Tara Nicole Whitaker! We discuss Tara's journey: graduating from Calarts, working as a prop designer and character designer on a myriad of shows, all the way to her current position as Director on the new Proud Family: Louder and Prouder at Disney Television Animation.We also chat about dogs, stories that inspired us as kids, and what super powers we would have if we could have any....(We become a Danny Phantom conspiracy podcast for a few seconds  *ghost sounds*)You can find Tara online here: http://www.taranicolewhitaker.com/ and on Instagram @taranicolewhitaker : https://www.instagram.com/taranicolewhitaker/   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / Facebook

Trails of fire You always knew They would carry me home They'd lead me to you!!Welcome to another episode of the Black N Animated Podcast! And it wouldn't be a season of the Black N Animated Podcast if we didn't talk Anime for an episode. In this ep we chat with Lorraine Grate about one of the best Anime movies of 2019 "Promare". We discuss political allegories, the depictions of marginalized groups in anime, and why Promare is such an amazing film! This one a hot one y'all! Get ready to listen to us all nerd out! Haven't seen Promare yet? Buy it VOD! You can rent it for $1.99 on Youtube fam: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym_tkYKPig4 You can follow Lorraine Grate on: Twitter @rollainedraws Instagram: @lorrainegrate or visit her website at www.lorrainegrate.com Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / Facebook

*ahem* DEFUND THE POLICEand.....Welcome back to the podcast everyone!In this episode we chat with real deal Neil Wade who was, (as of this recording) Coordinator of Current Series at Nickelodeon ( at the time of posting the ep he got promoted to Manager!! WOOT!) We talk his journey into animation by way of going to teach in Japan,  his career goals in animation, and what in the world a Coordinator of Current Series even does?!Neil is also Studio Liaison for the Black N Animated group!You can find Neil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloneil100/ And his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-wade-74000310/   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / FacebookCatch ya later!

HEY ANIMATION FAMILY Black N Animated has been doing a bit of juggling behind the scenes and because we are having trouble finding the time to sit and record a new BW episode, we thought we'd revisit one of our topics from Season 1 talking about the Censored Eleven! Check out the info below. ----more---- Hello world! We're excited to present to you the fourth episode of the Black N Animated podcast! In this BW episode (WB? BW? still figuring that out) Bre and Way discuss the Censored Eleven. These are animated shorts origanilly produced and released by Waner Bros.and withheld from syndication by United Artist in 1968, for it's racially insensitive content. We watch five of the shorts and discuss what makes them offensive, Is there any salvaging them to  make them better?  and why acknowledging these shorts is important. LINKS LINKS LINKS! hittin the trail for hallelujah land , All this and Rabbit Stew, Jungle Jitters : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9EfD32Bjts Coal Black and De Sebben Dwarves :  http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x50g4y Tin Pan Alley Cats : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x98sa4 Negrobillia (The Problem with Apu) :  http://www.trutv.com/shows/the-problem-with-apu/videos/whoopi-goldberg-on-minstrelsy-and-her-collection-of-negrobilia.html Whoopi Goldberg Warner collection Introduction :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=HCT1clqci3IThanks for listening folks! As always follow the podcast by going to blacknanimated.podbean.com. And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimatedUntil next time!

HELLO ANIMATION FAMILY,Black N Animated took a bit of a break to support our community in the BLACK LIVES MATTER movement. We want you to know BnA continues to strive to highlight and uplift black creatives working in animation. In this episode we interview Storyboard Artist and Sheet Timer Aaron Brewer! He spins us his tale on how he got into animation, and we learn a little about what an Animation Sheet Timer does.You can find Aaron Brewer online at www.brewtoons.com And on social media at https://www.instagram.com/brewstuff/   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / Facebook   See you late-oes, from Beans and Potatoes! ;D

Get READY! GET SET....LISTEN TO THIS NEW EPISODE!This week we chat with Animation Video Essayists Al-Tariq Harris (aka ToonrificTariq) and David (aka The Storyteller). We talk about being an Animation Reviewer from a Black perspective. the Youtube Content Creator's landscape, and a WHOLE LOT OF TEEN TITANS GO!!!! (HECK YEAH folks talking cartoons!! makes me so happy! )You can catch ToonrificTariq's YT channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsNkB1QPzk1BM_evWbVibw  And The Storytellers channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheStorytellerAJ/featured   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / Facebook

HEY ALL YOU PEOPLE!HEY ALL YOU PEOPLE! HEY ALL YOU PEOPLE WON'T YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!!!!!!We have a GREAT episode for you all this week. We talk with Animation and Comics writer Taneka Stotts about their animation journey. We dig in on the difference between animation and comic writing, how to get into animation writing, making scanlations, and how to come up with story ideas!Taneka is SUPER INSIGHTFUL and just fun to be around so please enjoy and follow them on social media.https://twitter.com/tanekastottshttps://www.instagram.com/tanekastotts/   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / FacebookTTFN HashtagAshleys! ;D

Hey there BNA listeners. I hope you're all doing your best during these difficult times. Today we bring to you a different kind of BW episode. Black N Animated was reached out to by Verbum Dei High School, an all boys Catholic, Jesuit, college and career preparatory school in LA. They wanted to hear what we had to say about working in the animation industry and what advice we could give for those in high school still investigating their careers, and college prep.  Join Bre, Waymond, Lorraine and Neil as they offer some good words of advice and as per usual, get some anime knowledge in there. Any youngsters still in high school looking into animation, this is the episode for you!Neil Wade: Current Series Coordinator @ Nickelodeon AnimationBreana Williams: Production Coordinator @ Disney Television AnimationLorraine Grate: Design/Asset Production Coordinator @ Wild Canary Animation Waymond Singleton: Storyboard Artist @ Disney Television Animation Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / Facebook

Hey Animation family!Hope everyone is practicing social distancing and staying healthy! In this episode we talk with Animator and Indie Filmmaker Chris Wade. We discuss his animation journey, working as a freelance animator for government jobs, animation testing in mobile games and explainer videos, and garnering an animation network online.This is our second remote interview, hope you are ready to learn from an animator working in Washington, DCYou can find Chris Wade on Twitter:https://twitter.com/ItsmeChrisWade Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

It's a family thing.. a family...Black N Animated~ Hey there animation family, we're back again this week with another BW, WB..( It's been three seasons... it don't matter) episode.  This time Bre and Way take a look at another Bruce W Smith classic. One that a lot of young black folks grew up watching in the early 2000s on Disney Channel. The Proud Family!  Here a little discussion about 3 episodes  "Behind Family Lines", "I had a Dream", and "Culture Shock." Each episode diving into something relevant to all our lives.  The different types of family dynamics within black culture, Islamophobia following the attacks on 9/11 and how we can convey the message of unity to young children, and teaching kids about racism and black struggles.  Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation family! Bre and Way are keeping the podcast ball rolling! In this episode we talk with  Monique aka Simply Robotix! She is a podcaster, a mentor, a blogger and all around awesome person that is great to know! We talk her animation journey, favorite films, and building an animation community online and in real life! Plus it's our first remote record! Monique lives in NYC and talks the NY animation industry. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

I HAVE A DREAM....That one day a black and animated podcast will come back for Season 3 in 2020....Get ready for you dream to come into fruition because Black N Animated is BACK! To kick things off, your hosts Bre and Way watch the old educational VHS classic "Our Friend Martin".They discuss story theme, 90's animated aesthetic, and the history of Martin Luther King. They even have a James Earl Jones show up as a surprise guest for two seconds! Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey howdy hey everyone,   Bre and Way are back with an all new season of the Black N Animated Podcast!  New Episodes starting Feb 23th, 2020 and and every other Sunday following.  STAY TUNED!

Hey howdy hey,  We're back this week after a teeny tiny break in the system for some catching up/personal stuff for our hosts. All is well with the world.. except is this... THE LAST EPISODE OF THE SEASON? It's here. It's the beginning of the end.... or... just this season. Bre and Way wrap up their jam packed season 2 with a few kind words of thank yous , goofs and what they're looking forward to in the awaited 3rd season. Not to mention the slow but steady growth beyond just being a podcast. Slow and steady wins the race. Things are cooking. Stay tuned for more BNA to come next year and coming events as well. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE!blacknanimated@gmail.com - email http://blacknanimated.com/  - website @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey howdy hey it's that time again! However we're mixing things up a little bit here on this second to last episode of the season ( *GASP* ). Instead of a BW episode we've got another dope interview for you!   This week Bre and Way have a great chat with India Animator Chaz Bottoms. A fellow Chicagoan like Bre , Chaz has made the great leap to the west coast and has been here making waves.  He's started his own remote, freelance studio, directed and produced various shorts, and a feature.. he's constantly working on various projects for clients on the web and has started to create a community of animators to do business together with.  You don't want to miss this episode, proving that for the Indie life there's a will and a way and Chaz is certain do that and more. Chaz's portfolio : http://www.chazbottoms.com/The Indies Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bluegeekmusic/the-indies-an-animated-shortAll Kids go to Hell : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8VQlaW6ZvE

Hey Animation fam! This ep Bre and Way chat with Production Coordinator James Mosley! He talks about his experience as a Production Coordinator working and various shows and his personal journey to making it into animation. We talk about dreams of being in the NBA, making shorts on Newgrounds, and skills necessary to make it as a PC. James has great inspiration content in his Insta Stories! Find him here: https://www.instagram.com/jamesmosleyii/ Thanks for listening!Subscribe to the podcast on Podbean: blacknanimated.podbean.com and listening and subscribe on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! Catchya on the FLIPSIDE!---

Hey gang! In this episode of Black N Animated. Way and Bre discuss different ways of networking. We briefly discuss the first Black N Animated Mixer with Disney TVA and Disney Junior, and continue with discussion of how one networks in animation. Have some more networking tips reach out to us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! You can also email us using blacknanimated@gmaill.com Catch yah on the flipside!

What up Animation FAM!This ep Bre and Way chat with Production Assistant Vassiea Hurt! She talks about what she does as a Production Assistant in the Design Department of a 3D animated series at Nickelodeon, and drops some great advice about networking, and how skills from a different career path can help you pursue your animation career.You can catch Vassiea Hurt on Twitter @VahSeeYa :https://twitter.com/vahseeya Thanks for listening!Subscribe to the podcast on Podbean: blacknanimated.podbean.com and listening and subscribe on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! STAY GOLDEN, FOLKS---

   Hey howdy hey BNA Listeners!Bre and Way are back this week to chat about the SUPER HERO... STATIC SHOCK, WHOOP WHOOP!  It's almost funny how long it's taken them to talk about this show. WELL THE WAIT IS OVER.  Bre and Way discuss 3 iconic episodes in the series, and discuss their powerful messages involving gun violence, bullying, racisim, and black acceptance.   Static is a show that wasn't afraid to be silly, but also tackle important issues that children should learn about. They also dive in briefly to the Origin of Static in Milestone Comics and his creator Dwayne McDuffie. Come to think of it... maybe it's good it took them a little bit longer to get around to talking about Static. Yesterday, 6/1/19 was the 25 year anniversary of Static Shock! PERFECT TIMING!

Hey animation fam! This week Way and Bre Interview Storyboard Artist Dashawn Mahone:Dashawn Twitter: https://twitter.com/@dashawnmahoneDashawn Instagram: http://instagram.com/dashawn.mahoneValorous Tales: https://valoroustales.com/

Hey gang!In this episode of Black N Animated. Way and Bre discuss Iconic Black Voice Actors. We name as many as we can think of along with well known works of theirs. (No shade to people we didn't get to mention.)   Who are your favorite black voice actors?  Tell us  on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! You can also email us using blacknanimated@gmaill.com Here is a list of the vocal talent mentioned in this episode! :Phil Lamar (https://imdb.to/2DOSDWM ), Cree Summer (https://imdb.to/2GXxY3R), Regina King (https://imdb.to/2Y6OxBd), John Witherspoon (https://imdb.to/2JiYg36), James Earl Jones (https://imdb.to/2WywHXe), LeVar Burton (https://imdb.to/2Yf2ptp), James Avery (https://imdb.to/2Y1U1Nw), Kevin Michael Richardson (https://imdb.to/2WpmP2j), Gary Anthony Williams (https://imdb.to/2JeWyjc), Keith David (https://imdb.to/2H3VKfN), Isaac Hayes (https://imdb.to/2Vf3jcg), Zeno Robinson (https://imdb.to/2H2UARs), Shameik Moore (https://imdb.to/2vFEcA2 ), Kimberly Brooks (https://imdb.to/2WkI3y9), Estelle (https://imdb.to/2DRAO9L) KEEP COOL, Y'ALL!!

Hey howdy hey,    we're back again with another episode for you! This time we interview Technical Director on Disney TVA's Big City Greens CHRISTINA HALSTEAD YA'LL!   We dive into the world of a critical role in the animation process that honestly isn't talked about enough! The TD's are the last line of defense and they are the problem solvers.  She tells us the tale of how she came into the world of animation and how everyone has their own path into the industry, whether it's the traditional way of doing internships... or being recognized for knowing certain programs and becoming a valuable asset to the pipeline. We even peer into her personal love of fantasy creature character design and her love of the hero's journey and how those tales inspire her own work. Check out the world of being a TD you guys! You don't wanna miss it!   LINKS LINKS LINKS!!Christina's Portfolio : http://shadowbrushcreations.com/Chirstina's twitter : https://twitter.com/RisuquinChristina's instagram : https://www.instagram.com/risuquin/ Christina's Gamertag: RisuquinToon Boom Harmony : https://www.toonboom.com/products/harmony Christina's Tutorials :  https://www.toonboom.com/resources/video-tutorials/chapter/harmony-interface https://www.toonboom.com/resources/video-tutorials/chapter/character-creation-and-rigginghttps://www.toonboom.com/resources/video-tutorials/chapter/introduction-effects                                   

Zip ah Dee doo Dah every body!This week we discuss Song of the South. This film has been lock away in the Disney Vault for years because of controversial stereotypes. However many people may recognize elements from the film but have never seen it, including the song Zip-Ah-Dee-Doo-Dah and characters like Br'er Rabbit, Bear and Fox. Bre and Way watch the film and review what make it so controversial, and ask themselves if it really is something that must be hidden in the vault forever.Thanks for listening!Subscribe to the podcast on Podbean: blacknanimated.podbean.comand listening and subscribe on Spotify, Itunes, and Google PlayAnd be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast!STAY GOLDEN, FOLKS---

Welcome back everyone!Get ready, this episode we talk with Color Designer and all around cool person, Mariama Alizor. We discuss her journey into becoming a Color Designer, and what you do as a Color Designer on a television animated show, and the thought process behind choosing the right colors. (It's a real color-filled episode y'all)Ooooh don't forget them SWEET SWEET Links!:Mari's Portfolio: https://www.chromantica.com/ Mari's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/astronacht/ Mari's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChromanticaColor & Light by James Gurney: https://www.amazon.com/Color-Light-Realist-Painter-Gurney/dp/0740797719 Don't forget, you can subscribe to the podcast at  blacknanimated.podbean.com Or you can listen to the podcast through Spotify, Itunes, or even, Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! Catchya on the FLIPSIDE!

Hey howdy hey,    We're back this week with an all new WB Episode of BNA!  Today we talk about a recently released Netflix Original called Motown Magic. A cute little show about a young boy named Benny Love who works together with his friends to bring music, light and life to Motown and share his artistic creative spirit. We also touch upon Pre-K shows in general and the representation that children are exposed to and how creators who are non POC use their privilege to give POC a platform in certain spaces.    And last but not least,  you can subscribe to the podcast at  blacknanimated.podbean.com Or you can listen to the podcast through Spotify, Itunes, or even, Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! STAY GOLDEN, FOLKS---

Hey howdy hey Guys! We're here with our first interview of Season 2!   Get ready to hear some awesome knowledge about publishing, illustration and making the big leap out west to start a career in animation.  Nilah Magruder is a writer and artist who has worked as a storyboard artist at Dreamworks TV and Disney Television Animation. She's also the winner of the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity and has published comics online, in stores, Children's Books and written for Marvel! She's a powerhouse of creativity ! Dive right in to this episode and get inspired!LINKS LINKS LINKS!Nilah's Portfolio: http://nilahmagruder.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/nilaffle Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/nilahmagruder  Don't forget, you can subscribe to the podcast at  blacknanimated.podbean.com Or you can listen to the podcast through Spotify, Itunes, or even, Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! LATER DAYS---  

We're black and backer than EVER! (nailed it!) It's 2019 and Black N Animated is back with a fresh new episode! We watch the award winning film Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse discussing story elements, aesthetic, and theme. If you haven't seen it yet, PLEASE DO, because spoilers abound. Or just listen to the episode and find out why we love and or dislove the film so much.Thanks for for listening to the podcast!Don't forget you can subscribe and listen to the podcast on Podbean, Google Play, Spotify, and Itunes! And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated That's all folks....!---

Hey howdy hey everyone,   Bre and Way are back with an all new season of the Black N Animated Podcast!  New Episodes starting Feb 10th. 2019 and and every other Sunday following.  STAY TUNED!

In this Episode of the Black N' Animated Podcast, Bre and Way say Goodbye....TO SEASON 1. It's been a great season and Bre and Way appreciate you all for listening this season and share information about a few events, what they've been up to and what they're looking forward to in season 2.  LINKS LINKS LINKS!#DrawingWhileBlack  Mixer Event Photos : https://twitter.com/Blacknanimated/status/1041165532534173696https://twitter.com/nilaffle/status/1041350631691235328 #DrawingWhileBlack  : https://twitter.com/mica/status/1045008708584067077Annabelle Hayford : https://twitter.com/sparklyfawn?lang=en Diverse Toons : https://www.simplyrobotix.com/diversetoons/ Monique:  https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Lorraine Grate : https://twitter.com/RollaineDraws?lang=enLorraine's Episode :  https://blacknanimated.podbean.com/e/05-lorraine-grate-story-artist-and-illustrator-black-n-animated-podcast Nilah Magruder : https://twitter.com/nilaffle?lang=en  

Hey howdy Hey it's that time again! A little late but we're here with a new episode for you! On This week's episode we've got a great interview by character animator Bria Jones! She gives us a rundown of what it's like to be someone who animates in house dispelling the notion that the actual job of animating is done and gone. Bria's portfolio : https://www.briajones.com/Toonboom Harmony : https://www.toonboom.com/products/harmonyAdobe Animate CC : https://www.adobe.com/products/animate.html Don't forget, you can subscribe to the podcast at  blacknanimated.podbean.com Or you can listen to the podcast through Spotify, Itunes, or even, Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! LATER DAYS---

Quick note: Audio is a liiiiiiiittle bit rough this episode due to some tech issues. We apologize in advance ..sometimes technology can be silly. Thanks for your patience guys and happy listening!In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way are strait-jacking as they watch the film Bebe's Kids. Directed by Bruce W. Smith and realesed in 1992 Bebe's Kids is a animated comedy that was a staple in black culture in the 90's. We discuss our experiences with the film and talk in depth about it's plot and characters. And don't forget, you can subscribe to the podcast at  blacknanimated.podbean.com Or you can listen to the podcast through Spotify, Itunes, or even, Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated LATER DAYS---

Hey howdy hey everyone! On today's episode we interview Storyboard Artist and Animator Kalen Whitfield! Kalen's approching his 4th year here in the industry and is eager to share his experiences with us. We talked in depth about how to balance working in the industry while also maintaining your creative voice, being an animator in the indie scene, having artwork on the more mature side, and making it in the industry wile your art is heavily anime influenced.  Housekeeping things! : We're on Spotify! Look us up on SPotify if that's your preferred method of listening, also if your flavor is Itunes we're there too and give us a review as well! Kalen's Portfolio: http://jazlyte.com/           Twitter : https://twitter.com/jazlyte          Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm43fjH_iDOmnl2n5MP1tqgLinks Links Links! :   https://www.newgrounds.com/  : NEWGROUNDS.COMStoryboard pro : https://www.toonboom.com/products/storyboardproSketchup :  https://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-pro/new-in-2018?ds_rl=1257435Artist influences metioned :  Takeshi Koi Kei : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=888Dq-AOqjc Robert Valley : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97nSokL9BQs ******* One of the artistic influences mentioned by our guest will not be listed , because the hosts of Black N Animated do not agree with the things this artist has done. We recognize that someone can be influenced by an artist work and not the artist themselves, but we do not wish to offend by giving this person any more of a platform by sharing their work along with the other two artists. ********

 Hey howdy hey folks. Episode 10 is here!  A little late but we're dropping a new BW or BW whatever you like episode for you. This week we discuss the wonderful Disney princess , Tiana !  Princess and the frog was a movie that was and still is so near and dear to our hearts. However, you can enjoy something immensely but still openly critique it.  Kick back and listen to us discuss the issues of animal transformation of minorities in media to sell a point in a story, the double standard of women of color working twice as hard for their happily ever after, and some fun tangents about the Disney Prince's . 

Hey howdy hey guys. Welcome to a new episode! Just a couple of housekeeping things first, We love that so many of you have supported and listen to the show. But if you’re not already.. Be sure to hit up the facebook group  , our instagram, and twitter for updates! Also remember, we’re not just here on podbean, if you’re one of those mac folks.. We’re on itunes, as well as google play and spotify! Now then…   We’ve got another great interview for you!  The one , the only Jeff Trammell ! He’s a writer on that lovely little show on CN called Craig of the Creek.      We get into some fun chatter about the avengers, the ins and outs of the Nick Writing Program, what it takes to work as a writer in animation and the powerful impact Craig of the Creek has had on the black community . So if you’re interested in writing this is 100% the episode for you!Wanna talk to Jeff? You can catch him on Twitter @MrJeffTrammell , and while your there tweet at the podcast @blacknanimated  For more information on the Nick Writing Program follow the link below!https://www.nickanimation.com/writing-program   Later Dayz!!

In this episode Bre and Way bring on guest Clayton D’andrade as we talk about our experience at Anime Expo 2018 last week. We discuss cosplaying characters that are not specifically your skin tone and why it’s great to cosplay any character you want, as well as our favorites of the expo, and previous convention experiences we’ve had. (There’s quite a bit of cosplay talk in this ep!)If you want to share your Anime Expo experience , or have more Anime Conventions you’d like to share with us you can contact us through Instagram, and Twitter with the handle @blacknanimated. You can also email the podcast at blacknanimated@gmail.com GUEST'S INFO :Ronin Clayd Youtube: https://bit.ly/2ujXavRCharacters mentioned :  2B nier Automata Tony Tony Chopper / Zorro Pokemon Trainer / Disney Princesses Omar / Pikmin Joseph Joestar Tidus FInal Fantasy X  DIFFERENT CONVENTIONS TO CHECK OUT :  Anime Expo: http://www.anime-expo.orgDragonCon: http://www.dragoncon.org  MomoCon https://www.momocon.com (Video Bre  mentioned about how she learned what Momocon was) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9NHKRbE6q8 )  Anime Central:  http://www.acen.org/ C2E2: https://www.c2e2.com  Anime MidWest: https://www.animemidwest.com  WonderCon: https://www.comic-con.org/wca  GenCon: https://www.gencon.com  ComboBreaker:https://combobreaker.org  Evo: http://evo.shoryuken.com  YoumaCon: http://www.youmacon.com  MagFest: https://www.magfest.org  Flame Con: https://www.flamecon.org The Animated Journey, Convention Round Table: http://www.theanimatedjourney.com/2018/04/24/ep-069-convention-roundtable-part-1/     Youtubers mentioned :Super Eye-patch Wolf https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtGoikgbxP4F3rgI9PldI9gKaiserNeko of Team Four Star :https://www.youtube.com/user/TeamFourStar                                            (Twitter photo with kaiser): https://twitter.com/breanimator/status/1016138004140707840