On this Flashback Friday, step back in time as the Bancroft Brothers interview one of their top ten wants for the podcast, the legendary animator, James Baxter. Find out what one of the top five animators in the world did at the beginning of his career that set him on a lifelong path of animation success. In addition, learn what movie James wishes he could do over. And, hear how James was lured away from Disney by Katzenberg and Spielberg. This and lots more on this amazing podcast.

"The Amazing Digital Circus"! They dive into what makes the series creators, Glitch Productions so different in their approach to making shows on YouTube! Is this the future of animation? Yes it is!

Welcome to the Bancroft Brothers "update" episode! And, unlike the rest of the industry, it's all fun news! Tom and Tony discuss their crazy weekend at the annual Twins Day Festival, an update on the feature film they are working on, and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the newest Animation Expo on the block- created by The Bancroft Brothers! Enjoy!

Tom and Tony take on the subject of Generative AI once again but this time with guest Aniket Bhatt, Meta animator and artist! Aniket and the twins discuss some of the misconceptions artists have about AI and how it may not be taking over entertainment like everyone is saying!

The brothers interview an amazing up and comer director, Usman Raiz. His new Indy feature film, The Glassworker, premiered at this year's Annecy film festival to rave reviews! Hear how Usman's 10-year journey making Pakistan's first animated feature film was laced with challenges and inspiration all along the way!

The brothers Bancroft discuss Production Design with Pete Oswald of the "Garfield" movie! Pete is a multitalented animation and children's book artist with a wealth of knowledge on character design, art direction and production design! Enjoy!

The Rise of Glen Keane! In this episode, the Brothers Bancroft discuss one of their favorite topics: the legendary animator Glen Keane! But, they don't discuss the part of his career that is what eveeryone know him from - the The Little Mermaid to the present day- BUT they do a deep dive (okay, more shallow and not researched) in THE EARLY DAYS OF GLEN KEANE! We talk about the first 4-5 films that he was involved in and how he got noticed at Disney. This is the MAKING of Glen Keane episode! You WILL learn something new!

"Running a worldwide drawing challenge" with Whitney Pollett and Lauren Barger. We are wrapping up May, but not without talking to Tom's partners in "MerMay", the amazing Whitney Pollett and Lauren Barger! Tony and Tom dig into how MerMay became the second largest drawing challenge on the internet and a worldwide phenomenon, what are the changes happening with the event, and how Whitney and Lauren plan on growing it! Also, we discuss their careers in Toy Design and Character Design and how they make it all work!