Nation of Animation

A wise man once said, or rather screamed, "YOU! ARE! A TOY!" But here at Nation of Animation, we're not toys, we're podcasters! We're celebrating 3 decades of the legacy of Toy Story, and 3 decades of our very own Brooke-Erin Smith! Witness the film that put Pixar on the map, and how 30 years has shaped both our friends Buzz & Woody, and our dear darling Brooke. Cut yourself a slice of birthday cake and join in!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@thebrookesmithand @ryanwithcheese on Twitter  http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi The station of animation is Birthday!FILMS DISCUSSED:Toy Story (1995)Subscribe to Brooke's Turning-30 Project, '30, Wordy, and Striving' HERE:https://brookeerinsmith.substack.com/ Real World RecsBrooke: Owala Water BottlesRyan: 'John Proctor Is The Villain' by Kimberly Belflower, on Broadway

Hear that school bell ringing? Drop those textbooks and pick up a tetherball, it's time for RECESS! We talk about the joyful highs and shocking lows of Disney's sociopolitcal school simulation, talk about the charismatic power of Spinelli, pin down the politics of the Ashleys, and give our best pitches for Recess's version of modern political events! What a show, and what a podcast!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@thebrookesmithand @ryanwithcheese on Twitter  http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi The station of animation is Bob!EPISODES DISCUSSED:Season 1, Episode 13B - “Swing On Thru To the Other Side”Season 1, Episode 7A - “First Name Ashley”Season 4, Episode 16A - “Me No Know”Season 3, Episode 1A - “One Stayed Clean”Subscribe to Brooke's Turning-30 Project, '30, Wordy, and Striving' HERE:https://brookeerinsmith.substack.com/ Real World RecsBrooke: Substack, the blogging platform!Ryan: Lucy Dacus' new album 'Forever Is A Feeling'

It's time for March Madness, so break out your brackets and get your parlay ready! Ryan has asssembled a list of 16 eligible fellas from across all of anime, and we're gonna pit them against each other for Brooke's affection! Who will win it all? The answer may surprise you - it sure surprised us!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@whoisbrookeand@ryanstevens on Blueskyhttp://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visitinghttp://www.sirpeagreenstudios.comand follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmiThe state of animation is STRONG!Subscribe to Brooke's Turning-30 Project, '30, Wordy, and Striving' HERE:https://brookeerinsmith.substack.com/REAL WORLD RECS:Brooke: Lobster bisqueRyan: Assassin's Creed: Shadows, available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S

100 EPISODES! THE MILESTONE IS HERE!Ryan and Brooke celebrate their hundredth time on the mic by revealing their Top Ten animated seriess of all time! What do they have in common? What do they differ on? And what do some of our past guests have to say?Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@whoisbrookeand@ryanstevens on Blueskyhttp://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visitinghttp://www.sirpeagreenstudios.comand follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmiThanks to our returning guests!Urvashi LeleSamuel TraquinaFreddie PowersKelsea WoodsDavid KepnerRebecca ShromClare RolingerTrevor E. RitlandMakela YepezLaura PetroThe state of animation is STRONG! Always, always strong!SHOWS WE DISCUSSEDWouldn't you like to know? ;)

Get your designer dresses and matching clutches ready for the red carpet! We're talking about all of the Oscar nominated animated films and animated short films. We check this year's trends, talk our favorites, and chart the proud rise of the beautiful republic of Latvia — all this and more on this week's Nation of Animation!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@whoisbrookeand@ryanstevens on Blueskyhttp://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visitinghttp://www.sirpeagreenstudios.comand follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmiThe station of animation is...we'll see! Tune into the Oscars on Sunday!FILMS WE DISCUSSEDShort Films:Magic CandiesIn The Shadow of the CypressYUCK!Wander to WonderBeautiful Men Feature Films: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most FoulMemoir of a SnailFlowThe Wild RobotInside Out 2REAL WORLD RECS:Brooke: Trader Joes' Mini Mint Ice Cream MouthfulsRyan: Getting a tattoo

Bust out the popcorn (and your most tear-stained handkerchiefs) for this one, folks! We talk about Hayao Miyazaki's latest, final (?) film, the award winning The Boy And The Heron! Ryan also watched the documentary Hayao Miyazaki And The Heron, and offers some additional insights on how this film is the culmination of Miyazaki's career, the filmography of Studio Ghibli, and a life spent in an ever-changing world. All that, and the movie itself is really dang pretty!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@whoisbrookeand@ryanstevens on Blueskyhttp://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visitinghttp://www.sirpeagreenstudios.comand follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmiThe station of animation is [[Bird sounds]]FILMS WE DISCUSSEDThe Boy & The HeronHayao Miyazaki & The HeronREAL WORLD RECS:Brooke: Severance, on Apple TV +Ryan: Alt National Park Service, on Bluesky

Happy new year, listeners! We're ringing in 2025 with some comfort food, namely Burgers — Bob's Burgers! We look at our favorite episodes from the three most recent seasons, and see how far Bob and his family have come since they're early days. It's the perfect episodes for old fans and new ones, so get ready to chow down!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@thebrookesmithand @ryanwithcheese on Twitter  http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi The station of animation is Bob!EPISODES DISCUSSED:Season 13, Episode 18 - “Gift Card or Die Trying”Season 13, Episode 19 - “Crab-solutely Fabulous”Season 14, Episode 15 - “The Right Tough Stuff”Season 15, Episode 9 - “Dog Christmas Day After Afternoon” Real World RecsBrooke: Trader Joe's Cocoa TrufflesRyan: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Marley was dead to begin with. Dead as a doornail. But Nation of Animation is alive and well this holiday season, and we're bringing you a happy haunting with three, count' em, THREE animated adaptations of Charles Dickens' timeless anti-capitalist classic, A Christmas Carol! We check in with our good friend Richard Williams, stop by the House of Mouse for Scrooge McDuck's opus, and then deal with the unfortunate Mr. Zemeckis' ill-fated Jim Carey-led boondoggle.All this and a cooked goose, the biggest one they had! If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.com & ryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi Pod Bless Us, Every One!Movies we mentioned:A Christmas Carol (1971), directed by Richard WilliamsMickey's Christmas Carol (1983), directed by Burny MattinsonA Christmas Carol (2009), directed by Robert ZemeckisReal World Recs:A Christmas Carol: The Musical (2004), directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman 

Thanksgiving season means gorging on toons till we burst, and this year we're piling our plate high with Dreamworks' Kung Fu Panda series! What can this panda teach us about martial arts? About life? About…love? (Not much, on that last one.) We blitz through all four films, talk, and learn the mysterious ways of the Dao of Po! If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.com & ryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi We love Kung Fuuuuuuuu!Movies we mentioned:Kung Fu PandaKung Fu Panda 2Kung Fu Panda 3 Kung Fu Panda 4Real World Recs:Brooke: Tavi Gevinson's “Fan Fiction" Ryan: Kendrick Lamar's GNX

He lives in you, listener, and by “He,” we mean this podcast! Don't think about it too hard. This week we talk about a beloved Disney classic…'s sequel: The Lion King II: Simba's Pride! What is Romeo & Juliet like with lions? How does the music match up to the original? Why is the bad boy lion so hot? PLUS! We check in on the  Over The Garden Wall 10th anniversary stop-motion special, and old friend Freddie Powers drops in to share his thoughts!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter& http://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com & Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmiThe State of Animation is [ROAR]! Films we talked about:The Lion King II: Simba's PrideOver the Garden Wall 10th Anniversary Stop Motion Short Real World Recs:Brooke: The Bright Sword, by Lev GrossmanRyan: ‘Original Cast Album: Company' on Criterion Channel and YouTube This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Hop on top of the bear stack, listener! This week, we're tuning in for a heaping helping of Cartoon Network's under-appreciated gem, We Bare Bears! We talk about what it means to be “all-ages,” the comedy of character design, and what kind of bears we might be!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@thebrookesmithand @ryanwithcheese on Twitter  http://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com& Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster& Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Daniel Chong, and his hilarious, endearing creation! The station of animation is Bears! Episodes We Discussed:S1 E4 “Chloe” S1 E10 “Nom Nom” S2 E7 “Losing Ice” S2 E18 “Icy Nights” S3 E12 “Spa Day” S3 E29 “Charlie's Halloween Thing” S4 E14 “More Everybody'sTube” S4 E22 “Adopted” Real World Recs:Brooke: Voting!Ryan: Fred's Meat & Bread, in Atlanta GA

Trick-Or-Treat, dear listener! It's Halloween, and this year we're giving you not one, but TWO bite-sized halloween specials from yesteryear. First, a spooktacular animal adventure in ABC Weekend Special's “Bunnicula, The Vampire Rabbit”! Then, there's a sour-sweet blowing in Whoville, and that can only mean one thing: Halloween is Grinch Night! And we're gonna talk about it! This one has it all: age-appropriate scares, industrial accidents, unexpected memories, and glimpses into the commercials of the 70s and 80s! A short and sweet episode that will fill you up but won't give you cavities! Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation BIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & a very special thanks to: James & Debora Howe for Bunnicula, and Dr. Seuss & Gerard Baldwin for Halloween Is Grinch Night! REAL WORLD RECS:Brooke: Trader Joe's Petite Pumpkin Spice CookiesRyan: Videodrome Video Rental Store in Atlanta, GA The State of Animation is HALLOWEEN! CONGRATULATIONS DANNY! THE NATION IS PROUD OF YOU!! This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

The long awaited episode is here! Strap in and turn your throwback machine on cause we're gonna talk about the 1993 film ”The Thief and the Cobbler” (aka The Princess and the Cobbler aka Arabian Knight). We talk the legacy, longevity, and loss of the creation and releases of this film. If you don't like what we have to say, there's the door!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&http://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Richard Williams; an artist with a vision that didn't quite get to reach the finish line.The State of Animation is dreams!Films we talk about:The Thief and the CobblerReal World Recs:Brooke: Below Deck Mediterranean (on Peacock)Ryan: Shoresy (on Hulu)This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

School is back in session and we still got a lot to learn! We have an interview with animator and current Head of the School for Animation & VFX at Vancouver Film School Colin Giles! We talk inspirations, unsung heroes, and of course cartoons! Not afraid to say this one is a banger!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&http://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Colin Giles, always interesting and inspiring to hear from someone who not only works in the field but also loves animation!The State of Animation is Strong!Colin's TED talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihUJfS7bzqEReal World Recs:Brooke: The Cult of the Lamb (the video game)Ryan: Curious City (the podcast)This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Every 4 years we gather around our screens to watch the best athletes in the world compete to bring home the gold, now we're bringing the world of animated sports to you! This week we're diving into the Anime-lympics! All your favorite sports are readily available year round with tropes, storylines, and our recommendations! Light the torches!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&http://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationLink to tickets to Busted Open!https://limelight.tix.page/e/busted-open1719457916520BIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Sports! The State of Animation is Sport! Olympic? Which do you prefer?Animes we talked about:Volleyball - Haikyu!!Golf - Birdie WingSwimming - Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club Archery - TsuruneReal World Recs:Brooke: Fields of Mistria (Beta is currently open)Ryan: Harney & Sons Zodiac inspired tea collectionThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

This week, Ryan and Brooke are booming with joy to talk about Netflix' Exploding Kittens, and learn about the world of soundtrack composition and scoring from composers Jina An and Shirley Song! Jina and Shirley share their process, how they adapted a fast and frenzied party game into an animated series, dream projects and more! And, a surprising new temptation might threaten to capture Brooke's heart and possibly ruin her life, if we can turn it into content. Find out more by listening! Learn more about Jina An on her website: https://jinaanmusic.com/ Learn more about Shirley Song at her website: https://www.shirleysong.com/ Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com & Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation BIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & a very special thanks to: Jina An and Shirley Song for talking to us! The State of Animation is EXPLODING! Shows we talked about: Exploding Kittens Real World Recs: Brooke: Barry, streaming onMax Ryan: M. Night Shyamalan's Trap This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

This week we're talking about just a regular movie. Correction, after further investigation we're talking about the 1995 cult classic, A Goofy Movie! We talk about who's side we're on, the muse that this film is, and an EXTREMELY goofy sequel! Also we got ya news here!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter &http://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Kevin Lima! Thanks for bringing us this underappreciated masterpiece!The State of Animation is GAWRSH!Films we talked about:A GOOFY MovieReal World Recs:Brooke: SPF 50 Sunscreen!Ryan: The Coca-cola company, and it's ice cold products!This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

We've returned from our sojourn into space, listener, and we have seen things you wouldn't believe! This week, we talk recent sci-fi masterpiece Scavengers Reign! What streaming service owns it? What makes its alien planet feel truly alien? How do we ascribe meaning in a world that doesn't know we're there? What is Ryan suddenly allergic to? Find out the answers to all these questions and more!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&http://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner for sharing their beautiful, twisted creation!The State of Animation is - Levi! Our savior!Episodes we talked about:Episode 5, “The Demeter” - 17:22Episode 6, “The Fall"- 30:04Episode 9, “The Mountain” - 40:20Episode 10, “The Decision” - 51:03Real World Recs:Brooke: Great Value Sausage, Egg & Cheese croissants from Walmart (though not specifically buying them, if you get what we mean)Ryan: The Sopranos, streaming on MaxThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

This week on NATION of Animation we bring you some behind the scenes story time of the making of The Murder of Steamboat Willie. If you haven't had a chance to hear the last episode, it's the perfect week for a double feature! Plus animation news and a sneak peek at what to expect next episode!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Everyone who helped bring this project to life, and everyone who helped bring it to the public!The State of Animation is Award Winning!Episodes we talked about: E 84: The Murder Of Steamboat WillieReal World Recs:Brooke: The Rachel Incident: A Novel by Caroline O'DonoghueRyan: I SAW THE TV GLOW in select theaters nowThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Nation of Animation Presents:Steamboat Willie, the iconic cartoon that launched Disney's empire, has entered the public domain. He's also been MURDERED! Ryan and Brooke, lifelong cartoon fans with unfulfilling day jobs, take it upon themselves to solve this unsolvable case of mouseslaughter – and their investigation will take them into a sordid, strange world of two-dimensional two-timing, cartoonish corruption, and monochrome mystery.They'll encounter public domain figures with a potential axe to grind with Steamboat Willie, from Captain Pete to Tigger to the mythical Hercules himself. What happens to a character when they enter the public domain? What does it mean to be an intellectual property? And how could any of this be worth killing someone over? The answers may shake Ryan and Brooke's faith in cartoons, authorship, and the public domain itself.The Murder of Steamboat Willie is a Nation of Animation production, and is not produced, endorsed, licensed, or approved by the Walt Disney Corporation. All established characters depicted therein are in the public domain.Written and Directed by Ryan Stevens and Brooke-Erin Smith.Produced by Danny MendozaRyan and “Mike” were played by Ryan StevensBrooke was played by Brooke-Erin SmithNewscaster was played by Madison HillCaptain Pete was played by Makela YepezTigger was played by Freddie PowersDisney Lawyer was played Kelsea WoodsPinnocchio was played by John FloydPeter Pan was played by Clare RollingerHercules was played by David KepnerAdditional voices for the Disney adults were provided by Jordan “Old Bean” Smith-Bowers and Hayden BowersOriginal music composed by Mitch McAndrew. You can find his work on bandcamp and Spotify as Dogcatcher.Original art by Urvashi Lele.Additional music and sounds include“Dances and Dames” by Kevin Macleod licensed under a Creative Commons attribution license and sourced from http://FreeMusicArchive.org.This show is a part of Atlanta Fringe Audio: Listen to other festival shows here: https://atlantafringe.org/fringe-audio/If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Ah-ah-nimation, Nation of Animation! We are back this week and we hope you brought your lantern and pet dragons because we return to the dark ages as we revisit Dave the Barbarian! Does anyone remember this show, did they focus too much on the barbarian angle, why was this show so funny? Also, listen till the end for a little secret sneak peek of what we've been working on!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Doug Langdale, thank you for bringing this unique experience to our tvs! The State of Animation is strong like Dave!Episodes we talked about: E11: Girlfriend/ Ned Frischman: Man of TomorrowE8a: BandE21b: Happy GlassesReal World Recs:Brooke: The Neapolitan NovelsRyan: The Sympathizer on MaxThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Hallelujah, we're back! This week we talk about something that has the animation world and Disney fans celebrating: the leaked storybibles! We talk about origins, our favorites, and ask the big questions, like, what's a story bible again? If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:People who help lost media be found! The State of Animation is Biblical!Storybibles we talked about we talked about: 101 Dalmatian Street(The Buzz On) MaggieGravity Falls “Nutshell” “Series Bible”Brandy and Mr. WhiskersReal World Recs:Brooke: Challengers in theaters nowRyan: euphoria by Kendrick LamarThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website !

This week we're getting rad, twisted and extreme as we shred the waves of nostalgia with the power of Rocket Power! We talk about rad outfits, feminism, and conspiracy theories! Paramount plus, hit us up or fix your U.I.If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese onTwitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Klasky Csupo, again! Thanks for inviting us on these rad adventures and all the other stories produced through our childhood!The State of Animation is Gnarly!Episodes we talked about: S1E6b Father's Day OffS1E7a Powergirl SurfersS1E19a Big Air DareS2E18a Hurricane MauriceReal World Recs:Brooke: The Other Two on MaxRyan: Under the Bridge on HuluThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Badabababa, we're watching it! This week we delve into the lost promotional media “The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald”! We're talking about how wacky these adventures are, what the point of these promo episodes could possibly be, and Grimace's culture! Also we're creating worlds!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Klasky Csupo! Thanks for inviting us on these wacky adventures and all the other adventures produced through our childhood!The State of Animation is wacky!Episodes we talked about: The Legend of Grimace IslandThe Monster O' McDonaldland LochReal World Recs:Brooke: Babel by R.F. KuangRyan: Are you Afraid of the Dark Universe? The PodcastThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

And now for something completely different! This week on Nation of Animation we are talking about the totally indie animated feature; Barber Westchester! This feature is such a treat we don't want to spoil anything because you can experience it yourself, cause it's on YouTube! Check out the link below and you know we got that news!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Lilac for emailing us about this &Jonni Peppers; for introducing us to Barbara, letting us know about the truth, and the Blimp fact!&All the Guest Artist: Emily Martinez (Planet video) Victoria Vincent (Lucky and Dorbee TV show) Benni Quintero (Beast beyond the dome) Ian Worthington (Mr. Whale TV show) Chris Kim (Silver's advice) Yasmeen Abedifard (Bene's advice) Mel Murakawa-White (Gerard's advice) Frankie Tamaru (Margaret's advice) Kelly Ficarra (Prof Lemmings' song) Tyrell Solomon (Church paintings) Zaria Bohanon (Crowd character designs during the projection room scene) Additional character animation by Maddie Brewer, Sidney Gale, Franky Wish and Benni QuinteroThe State of Animation is idependent!Check out Barbara Westchester!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf46FELFk2gReal World Recs:Brooke: Star Crossed by Kasey MuskgravesRyan: Blank City, NowhereThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

They're baaaack! This week we're talking about the recently revived Clone High, but we're talking about the original 2002 run! Did it age well? Do we still enjoy it? Will anything bad ever happen to the Kennedy's? Only one way to find out! Also Animation News!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi&Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Bill Lawrence for bringing back these historical figures for some very special episodes.The State of Animation is Clone!Series we talked about:Clone High (Season 1)Episodes We Talked AboutS1 E3: A.D.D.: The Last 'D' is for DisorderS1 E5: Sleep of Faith: La Rue D'AwakeningS1 E9: Raisin the Stakes: A Rock Opera in Three ActsS1 E10: Litter Kills: LitterallyReal World Recs:Brooke: The Traitors on PeacockRyan: Regency Solitaire II on SteamThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Happy Birthday Ryan! How better to honor ½ our iconic hosts with possibly one of the most iconic animated series of all time; Batman: The Animated Series! We're joined by two incredibly special guests; Kyle & Trevor! Only respect for the Late Great Kevin Conroy. We are vengeance! We are the night!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Kyle and Trevor E. Ritland!Follow their work at www.adventureterm.com&Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Mitch Brian, Bill Finger, Bob Kane and most importantly the late great Kevin Conroy for introducing the best iteration of the World of Batman.The State of Animation is Bat (the night)!Series we talked about:Batman: The Animated Series The New Adventures of Batman and RobinEpisodes We Talked About (ACCORDING TO PRODUCTION ORDER)S1 E22: Joker's FavorS1 E29: Eternal YouthS1 E30: Perchance to DreamS1 E40: If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?Real World Recs:Brooke: refreshing Cherry CokeRyan: Alon's Barkery and Deli in Atlanta Georgia Trevor: Walking Distances that are slightly too far in snow that is slightly too muchKyle: Watership Down (1978)This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Welcome to the podcast, where you can be yourself! This week on Nation of Animation we're talking about the new Netflix show; Pokémon Concierge! We talk PokéHistory, PokéPlots, and PokéOscar Nominations! Pika-Pika!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Pokémon! Thanks for the years of entertainment! The State of Animation is Pika-Pi!Series we talked about:Pokémon Concierge Real World Recs:Brooke: All of Us Strangers Ryan: Duran Duran's 2021 Future PastThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Happy 2024! And Happy 3rd anniversary of Nation of Animation! It's the new year and we're talking about a (relatively) new show Carol & the End of the World! We talk about our place in the pre-apocalyptic world, the comfort in routine, and Applebees! The end is nigh!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Dan Guterman for showing us a glimpse into the pre-apocalyptic comfort that is the ever nearing future!The State of Animation is Apocalyptic!Series we talked about: Carol & the End of the WorldEpisodes:E4: SistersE5: DavidE8: The Life & Times of Bashiir HassanE10: The InvestigationReal World Recs:Brooke: Story of Seasons: A Wonderful LifeRyan: The Iron Claw starring Zac Efron! (And the Von Erich episode of Dark side of the Ring)This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

We're fully into the holiday season so we're talking about a Nation of Animation holiday classic, Annabelle's Wish! Does anyone else remember this movie? We also talk about some classic Christmas commercials, the power of speech, and a few of our favorite things! Ho Ho Ho!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Ralph Edwards Films and Dan Henderson for bringing this magical little cow and her wish to our screensThe State of Animation is Interrupting Cow who?!Films we talked about:Annabelle's WishReal World Recs:Best TV Show:The Bear, streaming on HuluScavenger's Reign, streaming on MaxPoker Face, streaming on PeacockWhat We Do In The Shadows, streaming on HuluJury Duty, streaming on FreeveeMovies:Asteroid CityBarbieBooks:Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries, by Heather FawcettChain-Gang All Stars, by Nana Kwame Adjei-BrenyahGames:The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Feels good to be back to the regular format! And this week we are talking about the Netflix Series Hilda! We talk about trolls, magic, and the magical world of Europe! Also Animation News!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Luke Pearson and Silvergate Media for bringing us on a trip to Trolberg and introducing us to Hilda and her friends and family!The State of Animation is Strong!!Episodes we talked aboutS1 E8; Chapter 8: The Tide MiceS1E11; Chapter 11: The House in the WoodsS2E6; Chapter 6: The Old Bells of TrolbergS2E8; Chapter 8: The Fifty Year NightReal World Recs:Brooke: Greenies Pill PocketsRyan: Perry Mason on MaxThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

We are back and coming in hot! It's the Thanksgiving season here in the U.S. which means it's time to be thankful and this week (and every week) we are thankful for the Shrek Franchise! Has it always looked like this? Are the sequels better to the original? Is it all ogre now? Let us know what franchise we should do next year!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:William Steig and Dreamworks Animation! Thanks for inviting us to the swamp to meet this Ogre and his pals!The State of Animation is Shrek!Movies we mentioned:ShrekShrek 2Shrek the ThirdShrek Forever AfterPuss in BootsPuss in Boots: The Last WishReal World Recs:Brooke: Bleu Cheese and Pecan dip from Trader Joe's!Ryan: The Podcast: Blowback (season 4 just started!)This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!a

Solidarity Forever! The workers of SAG-AFTRA have emerged victorious from their historic strike, and we're breaking the emergency glass to talk to you about the news! We talk everything you missed, changes in the animation world, and so much more, maybe even in song! Probably not, but maybe a little bit!Where to see all of our strike coverage guests:David Kepner:Short films: Whip Lord and Georgeanne.MOVThe Others podcast seriesRachel Stubington:Shrinking - Apple TV PlusGeneration - MaxThe First Taste - short film, available on vimeo and youtube A Rose for Her Grave: The Randy Roth movie (Lifetime)Jihan Crowther:The Man In The High Castle - Prime Video The Underground Railroad - Prime Video Daisy Jones and the Six - Prime Video Class of ‘09 - HULUAmber Li:It Girls (webseries)English dub for Elite on NetflixMakela Yepez:Manifest - NetflixIf you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & instagram, and @nationofanimation on BlueSky.brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Those who stand in solidarity with the strike!The State of Animation is UNION STRONG!Where can I learn more about this:https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/podcaster-faqsReal World Recs:Brooke: Birth (2004), directed by Jonathan GlazerRyan: Dicks: The Musical (2023), directed by Larry CharlesThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

The SAG-AFTRA strike continues so we are hitting you with the freshest beats with NOW That's What I Call Animated Music Videos VOL 2! And this time we have Makela Yepez as our special guest! We get deep on this one, we're talking punk music, blending mind and soul, and hope that the end of the strike is near!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comFOLLOW OUR STRIKING GUEST OF THE WEEK: Makela Yepez on Instagram @makelayepez @makelaphotos and makelayepezphotography.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:All the animators and artists who worked on these videos!The State of Animation is Strong!Music videos we mentioned:Flying Lotus - More (feat. Anderson .Paak)The White Stripes - Fell In Love With A GirlDire Straits - Money For NothingDaft Punk - One More TimeWhere can I learn more about the strike?:https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/Real World Recs:Makela: Getting into Dungeons & DragonsBrooke: 3 Tiles available on IOS and Google playRyan: Ling Ma's debut novel, SeveranceThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

The SAG-AFTRA strike continues and so do we, with special guest Amber Li! What an interesting episode this week as we dive into meme culture and we discuss Skibidi Toilet! If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comFOLLOW OUR STRIKING GUEST OF THE WEEK: Amber Li on Instagram @am.ber.li @hinterworldmedia and Hinterworldmedia.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:DaFuq!?Boom! Thanks for being us along on this new gen meme!The State of Animation is ?????!Where can I learn more about the strike?:https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/Real World Recs:Amber: San & Wolves BakeshopBrooke: Sodastream TerraRyan: The Philadelphia PhilliesThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

After 148 days, the writers' strike is over! So are we back to our normal programming? Not Exactly. It's important stuff so let's talk about it. If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:To all those brave folks who are still out on the picket line and those who continue to stand with the strike!The State of Animation is UNION STRONG!Where can I learn more about the strike?:https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/Real World Recs:Taylor Swift's chai cookie recipe Brooke: Spicy Mexican-style riced Cauliflower from Trader Joe's!Ryan: Video Game of The Year by Jordan MinorThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Nation of Animation is here and stands with the strike, we are joined by artist Jihan Crowther! Class is in session and Prof. Ryan and his T.A. 's Brooke and Jihan are here to school you! What is anime? Where is anime? Who is anime? All these questions answered, and more!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comFOLLOW OUR STRIKING GUEST OF THE WEEK:Jihan Crowther on Instagram and TikTok @jin_crowBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Ryan! For dedicating so much time to do this, good job Ryan you can stop watching now!&Those who stand in solidarity with the strike!The State of Animation is UNION STRONG!Where can I learn more about the strike?:https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/Real World Recs:Jihan: Descanso Gardens in California! (Maybe even a yearly membership!)Brooke: A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon!Ryan: The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We by Mitski!This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Nation of Animation is here and stands with the strike, we are joined by artist Rachel Stubington! We take a trip to 2005's viral sensation Charlie The Unicorn! We talk about early YouTube, gifts to mom, and the continuing strike! Candy mountain listener, candy mountain!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter& brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.comFOLLOW OUR STRIKING GUEST OF THE WEEK: Rachel Stubington on Instagram and TikTok @rachelstubingtonBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to: Jason Steele for taking us to Candy Mountain and helping form our 2005 brains!&Those who stand in solidarity with the strike!The State of Animation is Perfect, incredible!Where can I learn more about the strike?:https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/Real World Recs:Rachel: Pride & Prejudice By Jane Austen; Olive Garden; Priscilla's Gourmet Coffee Tea & Gifts in BurbankBrooke: a crisp Diet Coke!Ryan: The World of Coca-cola in AtlantaThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Nation of Animation is here and stands with the strike, we are joined by artist and strike captain, David Kepner! We drive into the world of Hyrule this week as we talk about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! We talk about building stuff, game play and how to get involved in the strike! HEEEYAH!SPOILERS BEGIN AT 18:45If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comFOLLOW OUR STRIKING GUEST OF THE WEEK:David Kepner on Instagram and Twitter @pdkepner & davidckepner.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Hidemaro Fujibayashi and the rest of the development team for bringing us back to hyrule with our favorite little elf boy!&Those who stand in solidarity with the strike!The State of Animation is LIFE!Where can I learn more about the strike?:https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/Real World Recs:David: TRIAL BY TROLLEY by Cyanide & Happiness, Right for the Role by John LeveyBrooke: fixing your electronics with ifixit.comRyan: Pikmin 4 by NintendoThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Nation of Animation stands in solidarity with the strike. Let's talk about that and what that means.If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Those who stand in solidarity with the strike!The State of Animation is UNION STRONG!Where can I learn more about this:https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/podcaster-faqsReal World Recs:Brooke: All's Well by Mona AwadRyan: The Chicago CubsThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Hear us out on this one. This week we're doing something a little different and tackling something completely different! Nation of Animation is talking about the incredibly popular Lo-Fi Girl. Where is she? Who is Synth-Wave Boy? We're also our own Lo-Fi-sonas! Also we have new news!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Dimitri & Juan Pablo Machado for taking us to meet these characters expanding this universe making Lo-Fi Girl one of our favorite beats to study to!The State of Animation is Lo-Fi!Channels we talked about:https://youtube.com/@LofiGirlReal World Recs:Brooke: The Color Factory and The American Girl Doll Cafe in Chicago!Ryan: American Vandal on Netflix and Corn Production Presents! The Rockefeller Special in Chicago!This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram (@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

BREAKING EPISODE! We interrupt your regularly scheduled Nation of Animation with an interview! On this incredibly special Nation of Animation we're talking with the wickedly talented Caroline Foley! This is an episode you won't want to miss!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Caroline Foley! Thank you for taking the time to speak with us!The State of Animation is Union Strong!Where to find our Guest:Website:https://www.carolinefoleyanimation.com/Vimeo:https://vimeo.com/carolinefoleyTwitter: @TuffWafflesInstagram: @Tuff_WafflesTiny Lion Animation: https://www.tinylionanimation.com/Real World Recs:Brooke: Asteroid CityRyan: The Bear: Season 2This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Hey audience, got a sec? This week we are talking Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse! !SPOILER WARNING! Our cowboy versions ride into spoiler country starting at 32:45! We will play some music right before we dive head first. This week we talk pirating (the swashbucklers, NEVER the illegal activity), Spider-Art Style, and [REDACTED] was in the movie, can you believe it? Now we wait for the next one!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson for transporting us back into the Spider-Verse to get to know Spider-man, Spider-man, Spider-man, Spider-man, Spider- woman, and Spider-woman! Also thanks to the cast and crew that helped make Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse one of our favorites!The State of Animation is Spider-Verse!Movies we mentioned:Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseReal World Recs:Brooke: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves available on VODRyan: the Remap Radio podcastThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

We're back this month with the Adult Swim canceled classic Moral Orel. What with all these puppet kids? Is it all God's plan? Can this be fixed? Listen for Ryan's (HBO-less) Max rant!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Dino Stamatopoulos for inviting us to Moralton to get to know the Puppingtons Also thanks to the cast and crew that helped make Moral Orel!The State of Animation is Stop-Motion!Series we mentioned:Moral OrelReal World Recs:Brooke's Gamer Corner UPDATE!Brooke: SquirtRyan: I Think You Should Leave on NetflixThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

We're back to round off Disney's DisMay with the longest animated film Disney has ever made: Fantasia! Who is Deems Taylor really? Who was this movie for, iPad kids? Should the racism countdown scare us off? If you enjoyed this theme month let us know at cartoonbookclubpod@gmail.com!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:All those directors who put their vision and music into this film, Also thanks to the cast and crew that helped make Fantasia one of our favorites!The State of Animation is Fantasmic!Films we mentioned:Fantasia (1940)Real World Recs:Brooke's Gamer Corner/books UPDATE!Brooke: Trader Joe's Ube PretzelsRyan: Jury Duty on freevee TVThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

It's time for a Wizard Duel, here at Nation of Animation! Or at least it will be, after we get through some dubious magic lessons…Disney DisMay rolls along to cover 1963's critical lemon, The Sword in The Stone! Why did this film terrify a young Brooke? Why is the plot so scattered? Is there a reason that Ryan and Brooke seem a little “mellowed out?” Tune in and find out!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to: Wolfgang Reitherman, Bill Peet, and the rest of Disney's old guard!The State of Animation is….magic!Films we mentioned:The Sword In The StoneReal World Recs:Brooke: McDonalds' new Strawberry Shortcake McFlurryRyan: Trader Joes, and their recipe website.This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Oops all bombs! We're back already as we continue Disney's dismay dis May! We're rolling on with the box office bomb, Treasure Planet! Where the book girls at? Does ACAB include Jim? Will Disney ever push the envelope again? #greenlightTP2!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks of the week to:Musker & Clements for taking us to a far away place to hang out with a space boy and his pirate dad Also thanks to the cast and crew that helped make Treasure Planet one of our favorites!The State of Animation is Science-Fiction!Films we mentioned:Treasure PlanetReal World Recs:Brooke's Gamer Corner/Books UPDATE!Brooke: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha ShannonRyan: WGA Writer's Strike! SUPPORT THE WRITERS!This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Put on your party hats and pop your corn cause Nation of Animation is at the movies for Brooke's birthday(ish)! This week we're talking about the infamous Disney flop 1985's The Black Cauldron! We talk about Disney's dismay, Brooke's books and cult classics! Don't forget to wish Brooke a Happy Birthday every Sunday from now on!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special HAPPY BIRTHDAY of the week to Brooke! Also thanks to the cast and crew that helped make The Black Cauldron one of our favorites!The State of Animation is magic (Munchies and Crunchies)!Films we mentioned:The Black CauldronReal World Recs:Dragon Age: Brookquisition UPDATE!Brooke: The River Has Teeth by Erica WatersRyan: The Folk of the Air Series by Holly BlackThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Mushroom Kingdom here we come! Let's a go to the movies this week and go see The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Who is this little pizza guy? Is the video game movie adaptation curse finally broken (again.)? And the question everyone was waiting for: How was Christopher Pratt as Mario? Plot spoilers begin at just about 36:30 (Die-Hard Birdo fans should skip the first 5 minutes)! YA-HOO!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a special thanks of the week to Shigeru Miyamoto and all the cast and crew who put in the work to make Mario one of our favoritesThe State of Animation is marioWAH-HA-!Films we mentioned:The Super Mario Bros. MovieReal World Recs:Filled to the BRim (BrookeRim?) FINAL UPDATE! (feat. a new game!)Brooke: the Libby appRyan: HBO MAX's South SideThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Hope you kept your black ties and gowns on and held on to your March Madness because we got another bracket episode and we are putting the Oscars best animated features up against each other! Ogres vs Anime! Rat Families vs Bear families! Penguins vs Robots! If you think we done goofed send us your brackets, and defend your favorites by getting in our email: cartoonbookclubpod@gmail.comIf you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a special thanks of the week to:All the cast and crew who put in the work to make these animated features some of our favoritesThe State of Animation is Award Winning (and Strong)!Films we mentioned:ALL 22 BEST ANIMATED FEATURE (according to the Oscars)!Real World Recs:Filled to the BRim (BrookeRim?) Update!Brooke: Saltine Crackers & Ginger AleRyan: 2007 film Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Just like that award season is here again, and you're invited to the red carpet pre show hosted by Nation of Animation. We're here to discuss the nominated animations both the shorts and the full features! Hear our predictions, thoughts and what we think about the Academy's choice of best of the best!If you like the show, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a special thanks of the week to all the cast and crew who put in the work to make these animated shorts and features!The State of Animation is Strong!The Nominees:Best animated short film:The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse* – Charlie Mackesy and Matthew FreudThe Flying Sailor – Wendy Tilby and Amanda ForbisIce Merchants – João Gonzalez and Bruno CaetanoMy Year of Dicks – Sara Gunnarsdóttir and Pamela RibonAn Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It – Lachlan PendragonBest Animated Feature FilmGuillermo del Toro's Pinocchio* – Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson, Gary Ungar, and Alex BulkleyMarcel the Shell with Shoes On – Dean Fleischer Camp, Elisabeth Holm, Andrew Goldman, Caroline Kaplan, and Paul MezeyPuss in Boots: The Last Wish – Joel Crawford and Mark SwiftThe Sea Beast – Chris Williams and Jed SchlangerTurning Red – Domee Shi and Lindsey Collins*notates the Nation of Animation prediction to win the awardReal World Recs:Brooke: Folk of the Air Series by Holly Black and Skyrim!Ryan: Hidari (Pilot Film)This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!