Best Animated Podcast

"What a story it is. A tragic tale of romance, passion and PODCASTS most foul.."

Welcome to the land of the undead-- I mean welcome back to the TREEHOUSE OF HORROR EDITION of Best Animated Podcast, where Jakob and guest host Laura (@lossund) break down the spookiest film of the bunch, gateway horror film for kids: Tim Burton's Corpse Bride! Is Corpse Bride a copy-paste of better Burton films or is it a delightful mash-up? Did Johnny Depp and Burton ever SLEEP while simultaneously making this and ANOTHER 2005 film? Did the stop-motion process cause actual psychological damage to its animation team? Laura also gets a chance to nerd out about her favorite horror films. Grab your bowl of candy and LISTEN NOW... if you DARE!!!

For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!

Host: Jakob Kolness

Music: Matthew Cox

Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness

Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy

For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/

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"When you're old, all you want to do is listen to PODCASTS."

NOTE: While not directly mentioned in this episode, this officially begins the TREEHOUSE OF HORROR trilogy of episodes (it's got witches, folks!) on Best Animated Podcast. It's October, we'll take spooky where we can get it!!

Hayao Miyazaki returns with another Oscar-nominated masterpiece Howl's Moving Castle and host Jakob and returning guest host Kendall Christianson (@kendallc_dop) are here to discuss. How much did Miyazaki's disdain for the war in Iraq influence this adaptation of Diana Wynne Jone's fantasy novel? Is this one of Miyazaki's most accessible movies? Does this have the best American dub for a Studio Ghibli film? Give it a listen, we break it down!

For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!

Host: Jakob Kolness

Music: Matthew Cox

Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness

Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy

For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/

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"For five minutes, could you not podcast? FOR FIVE MINUTES!!!"

Welcome back to the world of fairy tales, more specifically the kingdom of Far Far Away, where Jakob and guest host Karisa (@karisa_463) return to discuss the first sequel to be nominated for the Best Animated Feature Oscar, Shrek 2! How does this sequel compare to its Oscar-winning original film, how did production go about the monumental task of delivering a proper follow-up to that animated phenomenon, and does this film have the best soundtrack in movie history? Was Jennifer Saunders robbed for awards for her villainous performance? Sit back in that onion carriage, relax, and enjoy this newest episode!

For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!

Host: Jakob Kolness

Music: Matthew Cox

Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness

Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy

For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/

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"There's Don Lino, there's me, there's regular fish, there's plankton, there's single-celled amoebas, there's coral, there's rocks, there's PODCASTERS, and then there's you!"

Jakob and guest host Jessi (@_jessiisawesome) dive back under the sea for Dreamworks' visually upsetting but star-studded animated comedy Shark Tale! Go deep into the origins of this film, once titled Sharkslayer, with its frustrating lead character and strong Sopranos influences. How did they court this cast which includes Oscar winning director Martin Scorsese? What Sopranos actor was meant to have DeNiro's role? Have you checked out Club Oscar? Jakob and Jessi accept that nostalgia is a hell of a drug revisiting this one, but admit, there are some good laughs to be had. You dig, dog?

For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!

Host: Jakob Kolness

Music: Matthew Cox

Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness

Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy

For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/

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"You sly dog! You got me PODCASTING!"

It's a SUPER-SIZED EPISODE here, folks!

Join host Jakob and returning guest Colton Armstrong (@thisisnotcoltonarmstrong) as we treat ourselves to one of the most acclaimed superhero films of all time, The Incredibles! Judge whether or not Brad Bird was a tyrant in the production process of his very specific and original vision, obsess over the ultra-cool retro-future setting and wildly entertaining plotting, rage over Michael Giacchino's Oscar snub for Best Original Score, and force(field) yourself to not quote along to the movie's most memorable lines. And don't worry, we make time to discuss Elasti-Girl's badonkadonk and Mr. Incredible's lack of one. "Honey, WHERE ARE MY HEADPHONES?"

For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!

Host: Jakob Kolness

Music: Matthew Cox

Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness

Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy

For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/

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"Swinging Belleville rendez-vous / Podcast Dropping, doop-de-doo!" 

Brush up on your French, listeners: we're talking The Triplets of Belleville! Join host Jakob and guest host, film critic Mark McPherson (MoviesWithMark) as we dive into Sylvain Chomet's wonderfully chaotic and unabashedly weird comedy. Gaze at the stunning painted backdrops, find great amusement in rooting for Chomet's pint-size elderly heroine and her obese canine, break down Chomet's own cinematic influences, while Jakob does his best to get over the nightmare fuel of a few of his character designs (we're looking at you, Champion!)

For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!

Host: Jakob Kolness

Music: Matthew Cox

Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness

Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy

For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/

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"When life gets you down do you know what you've gotta do? Just keep podcasting, just keep podcasting..."

Dive in to the newest episode of Best Animated Podcast as your mollusk host Jakob and his sea cucumber guest Ben Djerf ride the East Australian Current through the production history and unanimously-praised reception of one of PIXAR's greatest films Finding Nemo! Imagine an alternate universe where Dory was voiced by another famous male comic actor, sing the praises of the Thomas Newman score, learn about a sequel that never was, discuss the unfortunate outcome of the film causing a deadly clownfish obsession, and obsess over how great this ensemble cast is. Did Finding Nemo rip off a French children's book? Why does Ben have a grudge against an Italian seagull? What IS true, Ellen? We try our best Australian accents on this one, so hang on to your turtle shells!

For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!

Host: Jakob Kolness

Music: Matthew Cox

Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness

Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy

For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/

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"This is a story from long ago, when the great podcasters still roamed our lands..."

Join host Jakob Kolness and guest host, documentary filmmaker Derek Fletcher, as we revisit one of Disney's worst-reviewed films, and yet still Oscar-nominated animated feature Brother Bear! Debate Phil Collins' music and how it compared to his prior smash hit soundtrack, acknowledge the lack of Native talent behind the mic while admiring Joaquin Phoenix's joyful passion of leading this film. We welcome you to our family time, complete with SNL and SCTV callbacks! 

For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!

Host: Jakob Kolness

Music: Matthew Cox

Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness

Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy

For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/

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"Dang it, Jim. I'm a PODCASTER, not a doctor!"

Set sail as host Jakob Kolness and guest host Ryan Stacy (How to Survive a Horror Movie, Castaway Consultants) embark on a quest through the vastness of space to talk about Disney's 2002 animated epic Treasure Planet! Deep dive into the beginnings of this daunting production which earned little at the box office but gained big love over time from its millennial fans. Mourn a never-made sequel starring Willem Dafoe, recall ancient (cinematic) pirate history, and contemplate the horror of black holes while Ryan tries to keep it cool while discussing Captain Amelia. Was this eighth episode the first episode we ever recorded? Find out now!

For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!

Host: Jakob Kolness

Music: Matthew Cox

Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness

Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy

For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/

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"Open your ears and listen. If you don't listen to this podcast, you'll disappear!"

It's another Academy Award winner episode! Prepare to get whisked away into a magical realm of stink spirits, soot sprites, dragons, and corrupt capitalism as host Jakob Kolness and guest host, film critic Erik Larson, break down Hayao Miyazaki's crown jewel masterpiece Spirited Away. Analyze the stressed mind of the genius creator as we decipher the meaning behind the characters, the wild plot structure, discuss other Ghibli films, and this film's lack of respect in other Oscar categories. 

For Oscar obsessives and animation fans alike, welcome to Best Animated Podcast! A comprehensive breakdown of the Best Animated Feature Oscar category film by film, year by year! Join me (Jakob Kolness) and friends revisiting memories of classic films, breaking down production history and audience reception, and always finding time for a guessing game before we wrap! SUBSCRIBE and watch along with us!

Host: Jakob Kolness

Music: Matthew Cox

Artwork by Ben Djerf and Jakob Kolness

Special Thanks: Ben Djerf, Ryan Stacy

For more reviews and Oscar talk, visit jakobtalksfilm.com/

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