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The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
Release Date: 11/15/2025
Not Just A Goof with “A Goofy Movie” director, Kevin Lima and 2d animation director, Juan Urbina
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
Join Tom and Tony as they talk with Kevin Lima, the original director of the Disney classic "A Goofy Movie," and Juan Urbina, Animation Director and owner of Venturia Animation. They discuss their adventures making the popular documentary "Not Just A Goof," which is currently screening on Disney+ and has been nominated for an Annie Award. We share behind-the-scenes stories of this unlikely documentary about an unlikely film that has gone on to change lives!
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Editing an Animated Feature with Tom Scott
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
Editing an Animated Feature with Tom Scott
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Getting Your Short Into the World With Director/Creator Aaron Blaise & Producer Nick Burch
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
With their short film “Snow Bear” short listed for an Academy Award nomination Tom and Tony speak to Director/ Animator Aaron Blaise and producer Nick Burch about what to do after you’ve made your short. We get into submitting to film festivals, award shows, distribution and opportunities that come from making a short animated masterpiece.
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The Bros (finally!) review “K-Pop Demon Hunters"
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
In the first half of the episode, Tom and Tony sit down to discuss some of the unexpected theatrical animation hits of the year and slide into the unexpected: a film review! In the second half, the brothers review (and critique) the biggest film of the year: “K-Pop Demon Hunters”!
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Shannon Hallstein at Animation Y'all Expo 2025
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
In this podcast, straight from Animation Y'all Expo 2025, is the amazing visual development artist Shannon Hallstein! In this art lecture, she discusses her approach to working in Procreate, her creative influences, and telling stories using color, composition, and layout. But, because she had many physical examples on the screens in person, we recommend viewing her art on Instagram while listening (@the_blue_leviathan). Enjoy this mini-Masterclass with Shannon Hallstein!
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Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol Executive Producers, Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
Tis the season to talk about Christmas animated films and there is none that brings more cheer than Disney's long running "Prep and Landing" animated specials! Tom and Tony rangle some reindeer fun with their interview with Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol Executive Producers, Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton! These directing/producing/writing partners have helmed all of the Prep and Landing Christmas spirit through the years! Join our lively discussion wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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Instagram Comments We Wish We Posted - Hash it out
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
Instagram Comments We Wish We Posted - Hash it out
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Flashback Friday with Bruce W. Smith
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
Flashback Friday with Bruce W. Smith Were you one of the millions of kids that grew up watching “The Proud Family” TV series on the Disney Channel in the 90s? If so, you’re in for a great show with series creator Bruce Smith. Find out why Robin Williams called him “the Animator” and why the animation world looks up to Bruce Smith! The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is sponsored by Stuart Ng Books!
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You've graduated... now what?
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
In this episode, Tony and Tom tap three recently graduated animation students to discuss what they are experiencing in the scary "real world" of animation! We feature Riley Housden (Undrgraduate), Dakota Byard (Masters), and Jacob Birm (Masters) all of which attended the Lipscomb Animation program in Nashville. Find out their thoughts and expectations in school and the reality they hit up against going into the industry and even how they feel AI will affect them now and in the future. You gotta hear this one!
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Indie Animation with the founder of Brazen Animation - Bryan Engram
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
Indie Animation with the founder of Brazen Animation - Bryan Engram
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