45 Best Animation Podcasts

1. Disney History Institute Podcast

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The Disney History Institute Podcast exploring the history of animation and of early cinematic amusement parks.
Host Todd James Pierce
Producer/Network Disney History Institute
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 9.9KTwitter 5.1K Frequency 4 ep/month Avg Length 40 min Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. DIS-Order: Every Disney Film

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A chronological journey through the struggles, sacrifices, and successes of every animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Join your hosts, Andy, Hunter and Michael, in discussion and debate surrounding Disney's most (and least) beloved fairytales and adventures in the broader context of the Walt Disney Company and the animation studio's influence on pop culture.MORE Hosts Andy DiGenova, Hunter, Michael Lyons
Producer/Network Real Fans 4 Real Movies
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 3KTwitter 1K Frequency 3 ep/quarter Avg Length 155 min Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

3. Animation Addicts Podcast

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Get your animation fix with animation addicts just like you! The Animation Addicts Podcast is a show about the wonderful world of animation: Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar & everything in between! In each episode the hosts - Morgan Stradling, Chelsea Robson & Mason Smith - discuss a different animation film and have a hilarious, in-depth, nerdy discussion about it. Take a trip down memory lane as we review old childhood favorites or discuss the latest box office releases, in addition to interviews with your favorite people from the animation world!MORE Hosts Chelsea Robson, Morgan Stradling
Producer/Network Rotoscopers
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 10.5KTwitter 11.6KInstagram 4.2K Frequency 1 ep/day Avg Length 52 min Since Feb 2012 Get Email Contact

4. What A Cartoon Podcast

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From the creators of Talking Simpsons comes What A Cartoon, an audio exploration of every cartoon ever. Join hosts Henry Gilbert and Bob Mackey as well as several guests for an in-depth look at a different episode of a different cartoon every week.MORE Hosts Henry Gilbert, Bob Mackey
Producer/Network Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Twitter 13K Frequency 2 ep/month Avg Length 99 min Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact

5. School of Motion Podcast

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A show for MoGraph artists by MoGraph artists. We interview designers, Animators, Producers, and other folks related to our industry. We get deep into the geeky world of Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, and Illustrator. We talk about the business and art of Motion Design. Dig in.MORE Producer/Network School of Motion: Design & Animation Training for MoGraph Artists
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 74KTwitter 37.6KInstagram 153K Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 90 min Get Email Contact

6. Animation Happy Hour

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Animation Happy Hour is a monthly podcast hosted by three feature film animators - Garrett Lewis, Katie Low, and Ben Girmann. Our podcast mission is to provide practical advice for students, job-seekers, and animation enthusiasts on how to break into all aspects of the animation industry.MORE Hosts Benjamin Girmann, Garrett Lewis, Katie Low
Producer/Network Garrett Lewis, Katie Low, Ben Girmann
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 306Twitter 289 Frequency 2 ep/quarter Avg Length 122 min Since Dec 2019 Get Email Contact

7. Overly Animated Podcast

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Welcome to the Overly Animated Podcast, where we take animation seriously! We talk about anything animation we're passionate about here, particularly Miraculous Ladybug & The Owl House, and more! New podcasts will be out every other Wednesday.MORE Host April Okeson
Producer/Network Overly Animated
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Twitter 954Instagram 239 Frequency 2 ep/month Avg Length 100 min Since Jun 2015 Get Email Contact

8. Animation Destination

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Animation Destination is an animation celebration podcast dedicated to all things animated. Western animation, anime, independent animation, voice acting, and more!
Host Brandon Jones
Producer/Network Brandon Jones
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 3.4KTwitter 172 Frequency 2 ep/month Avg Length 95 min Since Nov 2014 Get Email Contact

9. Skwigly Animation Podcasts

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Join Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson, Laura-Beth Cowley, and guests for Skwigly's animation podcasts, where interviews with world-famous industry legends and skilled craftspeople go alongside cheery conversations about the world of animation. You can select from our sub-categories: Skwigly Film Club, Intimate Animation, Independent Animation, and the main Skwigly Animation Podcast.MORE Hosts Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson, Laura-Beth Cowley
Producer/Network Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 5.6KTwitter 12.7K Frequency 2 ep/quarter Avg Length 68 min Get Email Contact

10. Nation of Animation

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Nation of Animation is a cartoon book club podcast for all ages! Join lifelong cartoon fans Ryan Stevens and Brooke-Erin Smith every other week as they discuss classic cartoons through a modern lens and celebrate everything cartoons have to offer!MORE Hosts Brooke-Erin Smith, Ryan Stevens
Producer/Network Audio Mint
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 29 Frequency 3 ep/quarter Avg Length 53 min Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

11. Straight Ahead Animation Podcast

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On the Straight Ahead Animation Podcast, we interview and spotlight rising BIPOC voices in the Animation Industry. We want our guest to share their early experiences working at their first industry job and their transition from being a student to an industry professional. We want to spotlight these rising BIPOC voices because these are the voices that will shape the Animation Industry in the future.MORE Hosts Ray Mendoza Landa, Yuki Wong
Producer/Network Ray Mendoza Landa and Yuki Okamura-Wong
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 929Instagram 1.7K Frequency 5 ep/quarter Avg Length 52 min Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

12. The ThawedCast

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Join in and listen to the Conversations About Animation hosted by Philip A. Ehlke and Dawson Ehlke.
Hosts Philip Ehlke, Bridget Maciorowski, Jodi
Producer/Network The ThawedCast
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 14 Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 85 min Since Oct 2018 Get Email Contact

13. Creators Society Animation Podcast

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If you love everything animation this podcast is for you! Join host Michael Wakelam as he has exciting conversations with creators from all across the animation industry on topics ranging from personal stories, careers, the craft, the history, and the business of animation. The Creators Society is a group of passionate, friendly, and respectable creators working in different areas of animation from development through distribution. We work to bring these members of the animation community together through education and networking.MORE Host Michael Wakelam
Producer/Network Creators Society
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1KTwitter 192Instagram 1.6K Frequency 2 ep/quarter Avg Length 54 min Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

14. Motion Hatch

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Motion Hatch is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by veteran motion designer Hayley Akins, discussing the business side of animation and motion design that so many creatives struggle with. Offering quality practical advice and insight for freelance, full-time or aspiring animators, illustrators, and motion designers, hear from a wide range of voices within the industry, including how leading animators started out, tips on managing your business, and career advice.MORE Host Hayley Akins
Producer/Network Hayley Akins
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 3.7KTwitter 5.4KInstagram 38.8K Frequency 2 ep/quarter Avg Length 32 min Video Podcast YouTube
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15. Fantasy/Animation

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Christopher Holliday researches animation history and digital media at King's College London (UK). Alexander Sergeant is a Lecturer in Film and Media Studies at University of Portsmouth (UK), specialising in the history and theory of fantasy cinema. Each episode, they look in detail at a film or television show, taking listeners on a journey through the intersection between fantasy cinema and the medium of animation.MORE Hosts Christopher Holliday, Alex Sergeant
Producer/Network Fantasy/Animation
Email ****@kcl.ac.uk
Apple Rating 4/5Facebook 448Twitter 943Instagram 299 Frequency 5 ep/quarter Avg Length 51 min Get Email Contact

16. The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast

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Twin animators Tom and Tony Bancroft get together and talk about their Disney Animation past, the present animation business, and the future of animation. Interviews with talented artists, inspirational words, and wild speculation will help you grow as a person - or not. Sponsored by TaughtByAPro.com - your destination for the art instruction you need. See http://taughtbyapro.com for online animation, character design, illustration, comic arts, cartoon creation and more.MORE Hosts Tony Bancroft, Tom Bancroft
Producer/Network The Bancroft Brothers
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Twitter 530Instagram 132.5K Frequency 1 ep/week Avg Length 61 min Since Aug 2014 Get Email Contact

17. Acme Podcasts

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Two laymen who love animation talk about cartoons and sometimes video games or comics or books, but the focus is really on animation.
Hosts Lazar J, KaijuEmperor, Jankertonjunker
Producer/Network KaijuEmperor, Lazar J and Jankertonjunker
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Twitter 8 Frequency 1 ep/quarter Avg Length 102 min Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

18. RubberOnion Animation Podcasts

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RubberOnion Animation Podcasts is about tutorials, community forums, and live events, owned and operated by Brooklyn Animator Stephen Brooks.
Host Stephen Brooks
Producer/Network Stephen Brooks
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Facebook 1.2KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 1.3K Frequency 1 ep/month Avg Length 109 min Since Oct 2013 Get Email Contact

19. CARTOONERIFIC

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Fun Talk about Classic hand drawn animation, as well as interviews with animators, actors, creators who make the fun happen! We review cartoons past and present and even have shows devoted to theme parks, animation art collecting and cartoon memorabilia. We will talk about Disney, Warner Bros , Hanna Barbera, MGM, Don Bluth, Ralph Bakshi, Fleischer, Terrytoons, Filmation and much more. Its all things cartoons. It's Cartoonerific! With your host, Animator Brian Mitchell.MORE Host Brian Mitchell
Producer/Network Brian Mitchell
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20. RebelTaxi's Pizza Party Podcast

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I'm a Youtuber who talks about animation and design characters. Join in now and listen to the World's greatest Animation Podcast.
Producer/Network Pan-Pizza
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 8.3KTwitter 94.4KInstagram 16.9K Since Jan 2015 Get Email Contact

21. Greyscalegorilla Podcast

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A show for creatives who want to learn about motion design, 3D rendering, Cinema 4D, working with clients, and much more.
Host Nick Campbell
Producer/Network Greyscalegorilla
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 68.2KTwitter 34.1KInstagram 141.1K Since Apr 2011 Get Email Contact

22. Cynical Cartoons

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Every week, we take a look at a weird piece of animation history! Whether that's a kids cartoon based on an R rated action movie or an ill-conceived reboot, we're gonna break it down. I'm here if you need to talk!MORE Host Mia Moore
Producer/Network Mia Marchant
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 5.4KTwitter 7.5KInstagram 5.2K Since Jan 2014 Get Email Contact

23. Whelmed : the Young Justice files

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Join Rich and Caleb for an in-depth analysis of the Young Justice animated show. This podcast will dig into each episode in detail, discussing everything from Amazo to Zeta Beams. Beyond discussing the amazing story, the podcast will also feature special guests who share their love for the show and bonus episodes that focus on specific characters. Thanks for listening and stay whelmed.MORE Hosts Emily Buza, Rich Howard, Caleb Gillombardo
Producer/Network Rich Howard and Caleb Gillombardo
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 382Twitter 2.2K Frequency 16 ep/year Avg Length 57 min Since Oct 2016 Get Email Contact

24. Movie Bytes

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Movie Bytes is an Animated Disney Movie podcast. Dedicated to reviewing all Classic Animated Disney Movies in the official canon. Starting with Snow White and working our way to the present day. Episodes release once a month!MORE Host Clay Howard
Producer/Network Clay Howard
Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 47 Frequency 5 ep/year Avg Length 69 min Get Email Contact

25. Cartoon Logic

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Welcome to Thad Komorowski and Bob Jaques' podcast examining the best classic cartoons ever made. That's just what we'll be diving into each episode: historical overviews on a given topic, scene-by-scene analysis and highlights from classic shorts, intricate breakdowns from an animator's POV, occasional animator and historian guests, all you could ever want to know about ancient cartoons in this modern age, from two gents who've done the research and are just bursting to share that knowledge with our listenership.MORE Hosts Bob Jaques, Thad Komorowski
Producer/Network Cineaste-Carbunkle
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Twitter 217 Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

26. CONTENTBREAKER

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Four fanboys gather weekly to discuss and reminisce about classic and current cartoons, anime, and shows that aired in the 90s through today!
Producer/Network contentbreaker
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 8 Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

27. Saturday Mourning Cartoons

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The Collider Weekly podcast for all things animation, including news, reviews, and interviews.
Hosts Sean Paul Ellis, Dave Trumbore
Producer/Network Saturday Mourning Cartoons
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 3.2KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 542 Since Nov 2015 Get Email Contact

28. Masters of Motion

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Masters of Motion is a podcast, website, and social media channel, that provides the world with an insight into the Australian and New Zealand Animation industry. Comprising of a podcast and online gallery featuring outstanding motion design, animation, and visual effects work. Our mission is to celebrate Australia's motion artists and to inspire the next generation of motion designers, animators, visual effects, and 3-D artists.MORE Producer/Network Masters of Motion
Email ****@mastersofmotion.com.au
Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 632Twitter 405 Since Nov 2016 Get Email Contact

29. Animation Industry Podcast

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Welcome to AIP, the Animation Industry Podcast! Here you'll find interviews from today's top leaders in the animation industry on topics like - the best way to pitch a show, how to successfully market your work online, what kind of skills will get your dream job, and more! Who's running this podcast? My name is Terry, and I'm a stop motion animator. I'm soaking up as much knowledge about the animation industry as I can, and sharing what I learn along the way.MORE Host Terry Ibele
Producer/Network Animation Industry Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 196Twitter 543Instagram 6.5K Frequency 27 ep/year Avg Length 67 min Since Dec 2018 Get Email Contact

30. The Business of Animation Podcast

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'The Business of Animation Podcast' presented by Cabblow Studios is a podcast dedicated to helping budding animation entrepreneurs create their own financially sustainable businesses and personally fulfilling & enjoyable creative careers. Kabelo 'Cabblow' Maaka is your host and a budding entrepreneur herself. Listen as Cabblow shares business lessons on the journey of building her own animation empire through Cabblow Studios.MORE Host Kabelo "Cabblow" Maaka
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 796Instagram 1.2K Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

31. Defenders Of The Night

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We are Defenders Of The Night - the most trusted source for top-to-bottom coverage of everyone's favorite mid-90s animated program - Gargoyles! Every week hosts Daniel and Liz will dissect and discuss the wonderful world of Disney's Gargoyles from the point of view of aging fans of animation. With a drink in hand, we'll take a look at what still works, what misses the mark, and what obvious romantic relationships were brewing.MORE Producer/Network Defenders Of The Night
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 296Twitter 165Instagram 102 Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

32. The Animated Journey

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The Animated Journey is a biweekly podcast featuring interviews with professionals in the animation industry working in television, film, and games. Learn how they became professionals in the field and how they stay motivated to create great work.MORE Host Angela Entzminger
Email ****@theanimatedjourney.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Twitter 520 Since Feb 2016 Get Email Contact

33. Animation Nation

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We give you news information and a few topics surrounding the world of animation and bits of other pop culture. New episodes are up every Saturday and/or Sunday.
Host Prime Time
Producer/Network PrimeTime
Apple Rating 3.5/5Twitter 7 Frequency 11 ep/year Avg Length 43 min Since Aug 2019 Get Email Contact

34. Directors In Animation Podcast

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A podcast about the ups and downs of directing animation films and series. Hosted by Avgousta Zourelidi (Moominvalley / Monster High / Angry Birds).
Host Avgousta Zourelidi
Producer/Network Avgousta Zourelidi
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Apple Rating 5/5Instagram 896 Since Apr 2019 Get Email Contact

35. BlkWmnAnimator

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The BlkWmnAnimator podcast is here to help you! If you're interested in working the animation industry, finding out about the people who worked on your favorite cartoons growing up or listening to discussions on the disparities in the animation community, check out my podcast! If you like visuals over audio,MORE Host Deborah A. Anderson
Producer/Network Deborah A. Anderson
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Facebook 516Twitter 932Instagram 2.7K Frequency 7 ep/year Avg Length 87 min Get Email Contact

36. AnimDojo

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The AnimDojo Podcast is a bit different from other animation podcasts, as we chat to all levels of artists, not just the masters, giving no-nonsense practical tips & advice.
Producer/Network AnimDojo
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Facebook 3.2KTwitter 1.5KInstagram 1.8K Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact

37. Animation Celery

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Matsy and Micah are a couple of cartoon enthusiasts who have decided to torture/enlighten themselves by assigning each other classic cartoons to watch. Hear them discuss animation from the old days, and decide whether your childhood has been ruined, or if you need to revisit some hidden gems.MORE Hosts Matsy, Micah
Producer/Network Animation Cel-ery
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38. Draw me a Story - An Animation Podcast

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Join us as young animators of the industry discuss and dissect animated films and tv shows. We believe animation is a medium that can be used for all kinds of stories and we're here to give our thoughts and have fun along the way.MORE Host Luis Alfonso Torres
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Facebook 330Twitter 49 Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

39. Fanimated

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Welcome to Fanimated: an animation fan podcast where we get a chance to geek out about our favorite animated media. Join Kelly and her friends as they discuss animated television, films, games, and more!MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook 101Twitter 15Instagram 303 Frequency 2 ep/year Avg Length 72 min Since Sep 2018 Get Email Contact

40. Generation Animation

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Generation Animation is your in-depth look at all things animated. Cartoons, anime, CG, shorts, you name it! If it's animated, Generation Animation will break it down with expert discussion and amusing banter.MORE Hosts Felipe Diaz-Vera, Dave Roberts, Bianca Michaelson,, Tyler Moliterno, Marc Gonzales
Email ****@fanoff.com
Facebook 251Twitter 216 Frequency 1 ep/year Avg Length 87 min Since Oct 2013 Get Email Contact

41. Melanin Animated Podcast

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The Melanin Animated Podcastis strictly for teaching, learning, and discussing the rights and wrongs in the animation industry. Doing so, podcast hosts: Kyla (CEO) & Imani (Co-Founder) will give their honest review that pertains to anything animation. While proving black girls do indeed watch cartoons!MORE Hosts Kyla, Imani
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Instagram 23.4K Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

42. creativity of imagination

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The part I will be doing is talking about animation/film. Also some 3d animation and illustration. Then, I will give an overview of myself, and my artwork some inspiration.
Host Derek Gordon
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43. The Magical Animation Podcast

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Join in and go through the animation journey with Liam The Magic Man.
Host Liam The Magic Man
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44. The DIY Animation Show

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The do-it-yourself guide for independent animators. Learn tips and tricks to make your own animated web series, shorts, features, and gifs! Hosted by Jessica Doll and Lauren Morse.
Hosts Jessica Doll, Lauren Morse
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Facebook 130Twitter 40 Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact