It's podcast episode 275 and we saved it for the amazing Kyle T. Webster!  If you have used Photoshop within the last five years, you know Kyle by his digital brushes that he created for Adobe.  He has an interesting story of being the forerunner of creating digital brushes, creating relationships with major studios, being an early entrepreneur on Gumroad, and his more recent decision to leave Adobe to join Procreate!  Get "brushed up" on Kyle in this episode! 

Is 2d animation making a comeback?  It is if you're talking with Tom and Tony and Aaron Blaise and Nick Burch!  Join these four animation vets as they discuss where 2d animation is now, what's happening with Aaron's one man-, hand drawn "Snow Bear" short film, will Disney get back into the 2d game, and what's next for this group of 2d animation lovers!  

There are a flood of amazing animated short films out and coming your way so Tony and Tom are sitting with a few creators to discuss their films pre-Oscar buzz!  For this episode, the Bancrofts interview Disney animation supervisor Nathan Englehardt and Disney Storyboard artist Jeremy Spears, the two creators/directors of the CG animated short film "Forevergreen".  This short was created by themselves and a small team of dedicated artists, all on their "off hours" from their jobs at Disney and elsewhere.  No big studio funding, just lots and lots of sweat and love poured into a film that has an amazing style and story.  Don't miss this episode!  

Tony (without Tom this time) sits down with the founders of Steamroller Animation- a new independent animation studio that is creating "steam" throughout the industry!  Innovative training programs and interesting projects abound at Steamroller.  Have a listen to hear how they are trying to make a difference in the US animation market!  

Recorded at this year’s Animation Y’all Expo this was a panel called “Making it in Animation” with words of encouragement from vets to newer industry professionals. This panel includes tips, tricks and anecdotes from Aaron Blaise, Lara Carson, Matt O’Callaghan and wonderfully moderated by Chelsea Trousdale. If you are struggling to find your way in the crazy business of animation, this podcast is for you!

Here's a description: In our unofficial "Part 3" of podcasts where we talk to industry insiders about GenAI usage and how it will affect artists, The Bancroft Bros talk with filmmaker Paul Trillo from the LA studio, Asteria.  Paul and his team have just finished an animated music video for artist Cuco called “A Love Letter to LA" that uses hand drawn 2d animation and GenAI in harmony with each other.  Paul went out of his way to make sure real artists and animators were paid and that they created a "clean" AI data 

The Bancroft Brothers present the Chris Sonnenburg show- co-starring Jeff Snow!  Yep, this episode is a panel that Chris and Jeff put on at our own Animation Y'all Expo just a couple months ago.  Chris leads the panel which is called "Here’s the pitch..” - and he goes deep on how you need to think about your show so it can get bought!  Chris and Jeff use real world examples and behind the scenes of developing shows like the "Tangled" animated series for Disney!  This one should NOT be missed!  

Co-creator of Pixar’s Win or Lose series, Carrie Hobson!

In this fun episode, the Bancroft Bros get the chance to speak with the amazing voice actor, Eric Bauza, the voice for Daffy Duck, Elmor Fudd and many more.   He also does a pretty good TRUMP, as you'll hear.   We discuss the upcoming release of the fully 2D animated new WB feature film, "The Day the Earth Blew Up".   You won't want to miss this one!  Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts from.