Podcasts about Animation

Is a Disney Value Resort actually worth it? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, #1 best-selling authors and veteran Disney travel agents Rob & Kerri Stuart break down everything you need to know about Walt Disney World's Value Resorts — so you can stop second-guessing and start planning the perfect Disney vacation. Whether you're a first-time visitor trying to stretch your budget or a Disney veteran looking for a smart, centrally located home base, this episode is packed with insider tips, honest opinions, and info you won't find in the brochure. Let us help you plan your Disney Vacation - CLICK HERE

In this week's episode of Animation and Beyond, Ezra and Julian crawl into the adorable (and occasionally chaotic) world of babies in animation. They chat about films with baby leads, explore the idea of forever babies, those cartoon kiddos who never grow up, and compare them with coming-of-age characters whose journeys allow them to evolve and mature on screen. Ezra and Julian explore why baby characters are so lovable, the unique storytelling angles they bring, and how animated films use them to highlight family values and found-family dynamics. They also consider how these characters have evolved over time and what makes them such effective emotional anchors in their stories. The episode wraps up with trivia, laughs, and a few thoughtful reflections on why animation just can't quit its cutest characters! Recorded October 2025

Sean is joined by Understanding J. Bruce Ismay: The Man They Called The Coward of Titanic Author Clifford Ismay and Jamie Borsato from Old Shipping Lines YouTube Channel to dissect the BBC's new series, Titanic Sinks Tonight. Will it soar or sink?Sean renames the documentary 'Good Documentary Making Dies Today', just to give you a hint of what he thought.Stick around for Part Two.Chapters:2:14 Exploring Eyewitness Accounts5:46 Mixed Reactions to the Documentary6:32 Animation versus Reality8:53 The Actors' Performances10:56 Historical Inaccuracies16:54 The Role of Historians19:52 Modern Politics in Titanic History23:46 The Captain's Dilemma26:53 Miscommunication Among Crew28:10 Bruce Ismay's Portrayal32:10 The Chain of Command34:58 Judgemental Perspectives36:50 The Sinking SceneThanks for Listening!Find us here: X: @YourselfReviewInstagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ali interviews storyboard artist, Kelly Hobby, who shares about her experience in the industry, the inspirations behind her work, thoughts on the current state of animation, and much more!

This week on Toon'd In!, Jim Cummings welcomes the talented actress and voice actor Chris Anthony Lansdowne! Best known for her beloved work on Adventures in Odyssey and as the voice of iconic characters in Barbie, Chris has been a familiar and trusted presence for generations of listeners and viewers—bringing warmth, sincerity, and heart to every performance.In this engaging and wide-ranging episode, Chris shares her journey into voice acting, from becoming a key part of the Adventures in Odyssey legacy to lending her voice to the world of Barbie. She reflects on finding her footing in the industry at a young age, the unique demands of long-running audio storytelling, and how character consistency and emotional honesty keep performances timeless.Jim and Chris dive deep into the craft of voice acting—exploring the power of audio-only performance, the responsibility of voicing characters that shape childhood memories, and the collaborative process behind faith-based and family-friendly storytelling. Along the way, Chris opens up about longevity in the industry, connecting with fans across generations, and what it means to be part of stories that leave a lasting impact.

In this episode, Michael continues his series on Walt Disney's Nine Old Men as he and Tom discuss animator, director, and producer Woolie Reitherman and his contributions to the Walt Disney Studio.Links:Michael's Disneyland History SegmentsImportant DIS links and more information!Connecting with Walt on TwitterDreams Unlimited TravelSources:Books:Walt Disney's Nine Old Men & The Art of Animation by John CanemakerWalt Disney's Nine Old Men: Masters of Animation by Don HahnThe Nine Old Men: Lessons, Techniques, and Inspiration from Disney's Great Animators by Andreas Dejas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pop Century or Art of Animation? All-Stars Sports or Movies? This week we're checking into Disney's Value Resorts and forcing ourselves to choose in a "This or That" showdown you won't want to miss! Disney Value Resorts: This or That Showdown This week on Rope Drop Radio, we're diving into Disney World's Value Resorts — including: Disney's Pop Century Resort Disney's Art of Animation Resort Disney's All-Star Sports Resort Disney's All-Star Music Resort Disney's All-Star Movies Resort But instead of a traditional review… we're playing This or That and making the hard choices for you. Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/RopeDropRadio Follow us on social media for Disney news, tips, and updates Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts! ✈️ We're excited to welcome The Lincoln Airport as the official airport of Rope Drop Radio! With direct flights to Orlando (MCO) on Breeze Airways, you can skip the stress and get to the magic faster!

We all have them: Those kids' books we were gifted or we picked up on a whim because the title was intriguing or the characters were familiar. But then we crack them open, and BAM— total schlock. With the sheer amount of content for children out there, it's increasingly difficult to find the good stuff; the content that inspires wonder. The types of shows, movies, and books WE remember loving as kids. In this rewind episode from October 2020, Jon Klassen, father of two and celebrated author and illustrator, joins us to talk about his thoughts on creating books that kids AND parents love. Stick around for the end, where Marc, Adam, and their kids fire off some personal book endorsements and condemnations. In an age where the amount of content seems to grow exponentially, it becomes equally difficult to parse through it all to find the really good stuff. The hidden gems seem to be few and far between. Sometimes it's the tried and true movies or books that stand the test of time and still fill our kids with excitement and wonder, but frequently the best recommendations come to us through people we trust. The guys philosophize a bit as they discuss a couple of their kids' current favorites, before they introduce Jon Klassen into the conversation. Jon is a father of two sons, and an artist and author who gained worldwide notoriety in 2011 with his picture book “I Want My Hat Back,” the success of which spawned two more books in what would become the “Hat Trilogy.” Jon continues to write and illustrate children's books in addition to frequent collaborations with authors such as Mac Barnett, Sara Pennypacker, and Lemony Snicket. The guys discuss Jon's inspirations, his thought process and artistic process for creating books that can be enjoyed by kids of any age, and how his approach to his work has changed since he became a father. Other conversation topics include: •  Creating work that sticks out in the age of self-publishing •  How his work in animation influences his art •  Finding your inner third-grader •   The value of simplicity and minimalism •   Reading alone vs. being read to •   “Quintessential” children's books •   The importance of independent bookstores Before closing out the episode, Adam and Marc take turns swapping some rapid-fire book recommendations and… unrecommendations? LINKSJon Klassen (Substack)Jon Klassen (X)Jon Klassen (Instagram)Go! Go! Cory CarsonChrri & ChirraSylvester and the Magic Pebble by William SteigFrog and ToadHere We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth, by Oliver JeffersOne Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskeyToot by Leslie PatricelliA Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip and Erin SteadBob the Artist by Marion DeucharsKaty Hudson, Too Many CarrotsPowell's Books, Portland, ORRiverRun Books, Portsmouth, NHWater Street Books, Exeter, NHLongfellow Books, Portland, ME26 Independent BookstoresRed Vault AudioSpencer AlbeeCaspar BabypantsModern Dadhood (website)AdamFlaherty.tvStuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)MD (Instagram)MD (Facebook)MD (YouTube)MD (TikTok) #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast

This week's episode features the ways ARC Raiders recently annoyed me, the death of Highguard, and a whole bunch of games--including Love Eternal, Cash Cleaner Simulator, Outpath, Countless Army, Tiny Biomes, Centipede Gun, and Ebola Village. Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

Motivation through Animation! Check out this audio blog-- having fun and continuing a series using Adobe Character Animator and other creative tools.What do you think? Feedback welcome :)Read the full blog post here: https://lifeisthefuture.com/teaching-blog/attentionWe live in an era that competes for our attention 24/7. Even boredom now comes with a screen attached. Notifications. Tabs. Messages. Games, music, video… you name it. All of this background noise can prompt random and distracting thoughts. And this is just in reference to smartphones.The good news? Attention is trainable. And learning how to mindfully aim it might be one of the most important life skills you'll ever develop— not just for school or work, but for social relationships, self-confidence, and overall resiliency.Listen in for details."The Distracted Mind," "Deep Work," "Mindset," "When," and more books & resources:https://www.amazon.com/shop/scottampersand/list/17A4NA0XZJGP2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfscottampersand_8CAC9583RP857ZR8K0WZBOOKING & CONTACT

Highguard was reportedly bankrolled by Tencent, meaning it was never the plucky little indie game it was being portrayed as. And it also could explain why this game no one had ever heard of got the most coveted spot at The Game Awards. Yet the game still crashed and burned spectacularly, and it looks like the site might actually be down. And the devs blame YOU, the gamers, for rejecting it. And the "YouTube chuds."Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

WE finish up Iria: Zeiram the Animation (1994) and talk about the excellent Mechanical Violator Hakaider (1995)Support the podcast: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/KamenOtaku⁠email: thinkingtoohardpod@gmail.comBluesky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/thinkinganime.com⁠Music by Yellowjacket from the album ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Loop Soup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Used with permission under Creative Commons license ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(CC BY-SA 3.0)

Joseph Karg is an animation professional and an Associate Professor of Illustration at Kennesaw State University. Like many other creatives, Karg had become frustrated with the general state of the world we’re living in so he decided to take his talent and do something with it. He created I Feel Doomed (currently funding on Kickstarter), […]

Western Digital says most of its hard drives are SOLD OUT for 2026, joining RAM and GPUs as consumer products that are too expensive for consumers thanks to the AI boom. So no, you probably don't want to build that new gaming rig in 2026.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

WGA workers are striking against the WGA itself, and this is weeks before another round of Hollywood studio negotiations. Yes, Hollywood is eating itself alive. You can't make this up. Grab popcorn...Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Indie game publisher AEG is in the middle of a cancellation attempt because its COO said AI was inevitable and it won't always suck and... that's about it. But that was enough to kick off an uproar in the "community," despite the games being lauded and the people behind them having the "right politics." Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Meta patented an AI technology that lets users post as themselves... after they die. This includes not only posts, but video messages, too. Talk about the dead internet! And this was leaked three years ago on 4chan, so who knows what they're doing now...Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

The film stars Caleb McLaughlin, alongside an ensemble voice cast including Gabrielle Union, Stephen Curry (who is also producer on the film), Nicola Coughlan, Nick Kroll, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis, Aaron Pierre, Patton Oswalt, Andrew Santino, Bobby Lee, Eduardo Franco, Sherry Cola, Jelly Roll and Jennifer Hudson. It follows an anthropomorphic goat named Will Harris who aspires to become the greatest of all time at a basketball-like sport known as roarball.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

It ain't over yet. Paramount has sweetened its bid for Warner Bros., and there's a chance they might be able to push their offer through regulatory approval faster than Netflix can. Activists are melting down because that means that Trump's friends the Ellisons might get control of CNN and Cartoon Network. Grab some popcorn, this is gonna be a hell of a show...Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

The new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu dropped today. Will it save Star Wars? Probably not. But let's talk more about what we thought... if you really NEED to know what we think, for whatever reason.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Hollywood celebrities want to be able to freely criticize Israel at the Berlin Film Festival, and they're signing a petition to put their dismay on full display. Yes, they want to be able to criticize Israel. In Germany. Let that sink in. Some celebrities, like Ethan Hawke and Rupert Grint, are trying to sidestep the question but STILL are getting called out. You can't win. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro reportedly wants to make Disney Villains land DARKER to compete head to head with Epic Universe. Will Disney Villains be allowed to be Villains again?Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Blizzard's creative exec reportedly said "I wish we hadn't called it Warcraft," because now current leadership feels constrained by the WAR in Warcraft. It feels like they want to turn it into Roblox or a cozy game. WoW players are furious. This won't end well...Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Warner Bros. will consider Paramount's bid after all, Netflix is accusing Paramount of "antics" to stall out the process, and the whole situation could wind up being more entertaining than the movies these studios put out. Also, Stephen Colbert and the FCC. Grab some popcorn...Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

We break down episodes 22-26 (plus the movie!) of Neon Genesis Evangelion each day this week!  Get that anime occult on in the Cartoon Cabal.Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "Psychic Utopia," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ 

Invité: Patrick Vallotton, président, programmateur et responsable technique de lʹAssociation pour lʹAnimation de Vuarrens (AAV). Manifestation: les 20 ans de lʹAssociation Animation Vuarrens. Dicodeurs et dicodeuses: Marie Riley, Frédéric Gérard, Nathalie Devantay, Nicolas Haut, Lucas Thorens, accompagné·e·s en musique par Olivier Magarotto. Réalisation: Jean-Pascal Mages.

Modern Marvel comics doesn't understand Spider-Man, according to Jim Shooter in a 2011 blog post. The former Editor-in-Chief of Marvel during the 1980s didn't think much of "One More Day" or "Brand New Day" and was willing to help Marvel out if they'd only asked him. OUCH. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

You're stuck with a PS5 for two or three more years according to Bloomberg. Sony might delay the next PlayStation because of the cost of RAM, which would explain why they're pushing PS4 players to upgrade to PS5 all of a sudden. Also the Nintendo Switch 2 might be getting a price hike. Could this be the longest console generation ever?Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

That was fast. ByteDance has already said it will put guardrails on Seedance 2.0 after a viral video of Tom Cruise vs. Brad Pitt set Hollywood into a legal feeding frenzy. Disney and others threatened the former TikTok owner, and within a day they backed off. How long will this last? Really?Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

This week we tackle Failure Frame, a show that Rick had initially rolled his eyes at  because when he looked at it it seemed like it would be another Arifureta clone. Rick admitted though that he quickly got hooked on the ruthless protagonist as well as the sheer effectiveness of the "useless" status ailments magic like sleep, paralyze, and poison, even if he spent half the season frustrated that the main character couldn't use anything other than those. And Jack breaks down the darker elements of the world, pointing out that the hero had been shaped by trauma, and not only by recent events but by his past rather than nobility, though he isn't quite as sold on the execution. We also talk about the finale, or lack thereof. Rick claims the show "No Game No Life'd" him because the open ending felt like a personal insult with no Season 2 in sight. Jack called out the "trash" animation and forced villain monologues. And while Rick was emotionally invested enough to be angry, Jack found the whole experience middling, arguing that while it was watchable, it gave him absolutely zero drive to pick up the light novels to see what happens next.About the anime:Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells Follows Touka Mimori as he is summoned to another word with his classmates but rather then him being the hero he is immediately rated E-rank and tossed into a death dungeon by the goddess Vicius, his "useless" status effect skills (paralyze, poison, sleep) turn out to have a 100% success rate, which is the kind of quietly devastating detail that the goddess does not know about. This isn't just a power fantasy reversal, this show commits to Mimori as someone fundamentally is shaped by trauma by both his past and current life events and not some noble hero waiting to emerge. He develops two distinct personas depending on who he's dealing with, and the series doesn't shy away from making him genuinely ruthless when he thinks someone deserves it. The world around him is brutal in ways that feel thought-through and the "heroes" for the most part are corrupt and selfish, the institutions are all cruel by design, and Mimori's revenge arc is less about becoming an oppressor himself and more about protecting people the world has discarded Seras the elf princess hunted for her beauty, Eve Speed forced into bloodsport arenas.Next Week's Pick: “Moonrise”Have you had the chance to watch Failure Frame or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations for future picks!Deals for You:Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers:Get 15% off your first anime merch order here.Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll. Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link.Looking for some podcast merch? We've got you covered:Main StoreAlternative ShopSupport Our PodcastLove what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.Support us on PatreonStay Connected With UsDon't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:Contact UsAnime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList.Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcastEmail: info@featuredanimepodcast.comX (Twitter): @ThoseAnimeGuysFacebook: Featured Anime PodcastDiscord: Join our DiscordAnime Info and Our Ratings: Producers: Dax Production, Overlap, Crunchyroll, Muse Communication, TBS, AT-X, BS11, IBC, GYTStudio: Seven ArcsSource: Light NovelGenres: Dark fantasy, Isekai, Psychological Drama, Action, AdventureAired: July 2024 to September 2024Number of Episodes: 12Our Scores: Jack's Score: 5 / 10Rick's Score: 4 / 10

We break down episodes 22-26 (plus the movie!) of Neon Genesis Evangelion each day this week!  Get that anime occult on in the Cartoon Cabal.Thomas moved from art direction at Disney World, to creating entertaining comic books, podcasts, and toys riffing on conspiracy theories.  Check out his stuff here:https://www.paranoidamerican.com/Please subscribe, review, and rate us on all the podcatchers.  And if you're Scrooge McDuck, throw a bob out to Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusMatt makes lots of music.  Brand new ones include the binaural head trip of "Psychic Utopia," and the acid-folk of "Into the Faerie Mound." Have a listen:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/ 

Invité: Patrick Vallotton, président, programmateur et responsable technique de lʹAssociation pour lʹAnimation de Vuarrens (AAV). Manifestation: les 20 ans de lʹAssociation Animation Vuarrens. Dicodeurs et dicodeuses: Marie Riley, Frédéric Gérard, Nathalie Devantay, Nicolas Haut, Lucas Thorens, accompagné·e·s en musique par Olivier Magarotto. Réalisation: Jean-Pascal Mages.

There's a rumor that Wizards of the Coast is already working on the 6E version of DnD after 2024 crashed and burned with a lot of players. But it gets better -- they're reportedly roping in OG TSR alumni including Ed Greenwood and Tracy Hickman. Are they DESPERATE to get the stinky old white men back into the hobby or what?Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Neil Patrick Harris, Michelle Yeoh and others are choosing to NOT talk divisive politics when promoting their Hollywood projects... and it's so shocking that it's making headlines. This is in direct contrast to Billie Eilish, Rachel Zegler and Pedro Pascal who will not shut up about politics. Have they gotten "the talk" from the studio, or are they just smart enough to avoid PR landmines?Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Disney reportedly lost well over $170 million on Rachel Zegler's live-action Snow White remake, to the surprised of no one who was paying attention. And it would've been much worse if they didn't take advantage of UK tax credits. OOF.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

This week on Toon'd In!, Jim Cummings welcomes a very special guest — his wife, Margaret Cummings! In this heartfelt Valentine's Day special, Margaret steps into the spotlight to share the love story behind one of voice acting's most recognizable talents, offering a rare and intimate look at the man behind the microphone.In this engaging and wide-ranging episode, Margaret reflects on their journey together — from the early days of their relationship to navigating the unpredictable rhythms of a career in animation and entertainment. She shares what it's like supporting a performer whose voice has brought characters like Winnie the Pooh and Tigger to life, and how creativity, humor, and resilience have shaped their partnership over the years.Jim and Margaret dive deep into the realities of balancing family life with the demands of Hollywood, the importance of communication and trust in a long-term marriage, and the small, everyday moments that sustain a lasting relationship. Along the way, they laugh, reminisce, and reveal the personal side of a life lived both on stage and at home.

Paramount has reportedly GUTTED Nickelodeon, cancelling series and firing animators. The word is that this is a cost-cutting measure to save their money in case they buy Warner Bros, and that only SpongeBob is safe. Uh oh...Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

The writer of Deadpool & Wolverine said the quiet part out loud. A new viral clip of Tom Cruise vs. Brad Pitt has made the rounds and it's virtually impossible to tell the difference from the real deal, and he's saying this is the END of gatekeeping. Will the studios go down without a legal fight? Probably not...Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

According to twentysomething women on TikTok and Instagram, the Medieval Times dinner theater is the place to leer at hot dudes, and some women go with the intention of picking up a knight. You know, if a MAN did this... it would be problematic. Just saying.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

FridaBaby is coming under fire for its wildly inappropriate marketing that includes a lot of innuendo... on BABY CARE products. The internet is roasting the hell out of them. And yes, this is the same company that made the Breast Milk Ice Cream last year.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

This week's episode features a sick me (though I didn't realize it at the time), my thoughts on the latest PlayStation State of Play, and a whole bunch of games--including Romeo Is a Dead Man, Escape from Ever After, Pathologic 3, UFOPHILIA, Fred & Jeff: The Atomic Sulfate, and Too Many Santas! Anyway and as always, thank you for watching or listening, I hope you enjoy this here episode, and I hope you have a wonderful wonderful rest of your day. (And if you haven't already, or are a listener and not a watcher, please like, subscribe, hit the bell, and all that jazz; it may not seem like much, but it goes a long way in helping support the show and site in general. I would appreciate it greatly.)

According to the head of Microsoft AI, the goal is to eliminate most white collar positions within the next 12-18 months. You know, when your public image is at an all-time low announcing that you want to replace everyone with Copilot is NOT a way to win people over. Just saying. Then we talk about what's REALLY going on here and if AI is being massively hyped to fleece investors. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Silicon Valley layoffs incoming? Activist tech workers at companies including Google, SalesForce and Palantir are DEMANDING their employers make statements about ICE and drop ICE-related contracts. This won't end well. Just saying.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Did Microsoft pull a fast one on OpenAI? Apparently they're building their OWN AI... after having access to OpenAI's data. Will Microsoft cut cash-strapped OpenAI out of Copilot completely? Probably. Corpo is gonna do what corpo is gonna do.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Transformers are robots in DECLINE. Transformers sales are down per Hasbro's earnings report, and even Transformers sites are asking why. Expense? Lack of good moves and series? Ideology? Yes to all of the above?Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Anthony Thaxton talks with student, Arden Millhouse-Lewis, about EMU's Animation Club. Produced and hosted by Anthony Thaxton.

Evan and David are back for Evan's review of CITY The Animation, the 2025 spiritual successor to Nichijou from the same manga author and studio: Keiichi Arawi and Kyoto Animation. Topics include: production perverts, the short round one and the tall lanky one, and crispy noodles. Runtime: 1 hour, 7 minutes Direct Download RSS Feed iTunes Spotify Google Music Send us Feedback! Support us on Patreon! Join our Discord server! More episodes Show Notes Opening/Ending Song: “Blues Machine” by Scott Gratton Episode edited by Evan Minto. The Review Namedrops: Kyoto Animation, Nichijou, Keiichi Arawi, Taichi Ishidate, Azumanga Daioh, The Daily Lives of High School Boys Twitter: Ani-Gamers Twitch: David & Inaki Mastodon: Evan BlueSky: Evan Subscribe to Evan's digital manga service Omoi (formerly Azuki).

This week, we take a look back at Marvel Studios' first foray into animation with insights from Brad Winderbaum (Marvel Studios Head of Television, Streaming & Animation), A.C. Bradley (Executive Producer, Showrunner, and Head Writer), actor Jeffrey Wright, and more (1:09). Plus, we explore the history and origins of the series' narrator, The Watcher, with a full comic book character breakdown (22:48). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Across the country, film professors have been shocked to find that many students — even students studying the craft of filmmaking — can't get through a movie anymore. They say students are having a hard time watching both the classics and newer releases. From "The Godfather" to recent films, students are distracted by their phones and unable to keep their focus. What does this mean for our collective future? Our guests discuss what they're experiencing. Our guests: Craig Erpelding, teaching faculty at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and author of "Filmmaking with Intention: A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Engaging Motion Pictures" Amy Adrion, filmmaker and assistant professor in the School of Film and Animation at Rochester Institute of Technology Joy Anderson, filmmaker and MFA student at Rochester Institute of Technology Louisa Duchin, screenwriter and MFA student at Rochester Institute of Technology ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

We are excited to have Listener Krissy joining us from Madison, Wisconsin today to talk about her special Mother/Daughter trip to Walt Disney World to celebrate her little girl's 3rd birthday! We talk about staying at both Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Disney's Art of Animation Resort (and why the split-stay wasn't for them), fun times in all four theme parks (even three in one day!), great meals at places like Kona Cafe, Topolino's Terrace, Woody's Roundup BBQ, and more! Plus, lots of heartwarming stories about why it's important to "take the trip" are shared on today's show! We hope you can continue the conversation with us this week in the Be Our Guest Podcast Clubhouse at www.beourguestpodcast.com/clubhouse! Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Become a Patron of the show at www.Patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast.  Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast.   Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!