BlkWmnAnimator: Animation Podcast
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -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, subscribe to the YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/blkwmnanimator! Share my episodes with the people you know who love animation! You can follow me on social media @BlkWmnAnimator. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
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Episodes
Roz Ryan: Hercules, Flapjack & Adventure Time
August 31, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 83.3 MBIn this video, I sit down with Roz Ryan to discuss her extensive career, including Broadway, voice-over acting, and the intimidation of Hollywood. She has been in animation voice acting since her role as Thalia, one of the five Muses, in the movie Hercules. She's also Bubbie from the Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack and Cake on Adventure Time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
Leo Sullivan: The Man, The Myth, The Legend | Guest Co-Host Andre Rodriguez
August 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 187 MBIn this video, me and my friend Andre Rodriguez sit down with animation veteran, Leo Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan has been in the industry for over 50 years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Justin Polley: From Inglewood to Gobelins
August 22, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn this video, I sit down with Justin Polley to talk about his art and his experience getting his Master's at Gobelins in France. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Ron Myrick: Directing and Traveling for Animation
August 19, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBIn this video, I speak with veteran animator, Ron Myrick regarding his career and his time working on animation projects in foreign countries. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Tayo Fasunon from Quadron Studios: Animation in Nigeria
August 15, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBIn this video, I sit down with Tayo Fasunon from Quadron Studios to talk about the animation industry in Nigeria and on the continent. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Jerry Lee Brice: Animation is No Joke
August 12, 2020 12:00 - 2 hours - 223 MBIn this video, I speak with veteran animator, Jerry Lee Brice, about his career and the work he's done for the COGIC church, in music videos and with other stars, like Arsenio Hall. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Chaz Bottoms: 2D Animation & Creating Your Own Path
July 29, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this video, I speak with Chaz Bottoms about his career in 2D animation and how he has a long history of forging his own path. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Dan Haskett: Traditional Animation | Part 2
July 22, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBThis is Part 2 of my interview with Dan Haskett. In this video, we talk about blackness in animation and the many topics that surround that. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Dan Haskett: Traditional Animation | Part 1
July 17, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBDan Haskett is a veteran animator and character designer, who has worked on a variety of animated shows starting from the late 60s until today including Sesame Street, Disney, Looney Tunes, and more! In this video, we get into his background and his journey through animation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Kittie KaBoom: Voice Acting
July 08, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 89.1 MBIn this video, I'm speaking with Kittie KaBoom again and this time we're delving deeper into her work as a voice actor and some tips for aspiring voice actors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Improving Leadership in the Animation Industry w/ Kevin L. Davis | Part 2
June 24, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 47 MBIn this video, we discussed how the animation industry can improve its leadership techniques. This is part 2 of 2. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Improving Leadership in the Animation Industry w/ Kevin L. Davis | Part 1
June 17, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this video, we will be discussing the multiple ways to be successful as a leader. This is part 1 of 2. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Discussing BET's Cita's World w/ Kittie KaBoom
June 10, 2020 12:00 - 44 minutes - 81.1 MBCita’s World was a music video show that aired from 1999 to 2002 with a virtual reality black character as the host named Cita. In between videos, Cita would talk to the viewers, answer viewer mail and offer her unadulterated opinions on current events, celebrities, and more. The voice and motion of the Cita character were performed by Kittie KaBoom. In this video, I sit down to interview her about her experience surrounding the character. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters....
Networking w/ Larry Griffie
June 03, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBIn this video, we'll talk about networking and different strategies you can use. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Lawrence "Raw Dog" Hubbard of Real Deal Comix: The Real Deal
May 27, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBLawrence "Raw Dog" Hubbard is an illustrator and co-creator of Real Deal Comix, a comic book series tailored to adults that talk about the harsh realities of urban life. He discusses the creation of Real Deal Comix and all the hurdles he's endured since the beginning. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
My Struggle With Invisibility
May 20, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBThis video is about my struggle with invisibility and the times that I want to be invisible and the times I don't want to be invisible. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Being Black in White Spaces w/ Jay Barnett
April 22, 2020 12:00 - 43 minutes - 78.9 MBIn this video, I sit down with ex-NFL football player and therapist, Jay Barnett to discuss being black in white spaces, how to handle racism and sexism in the workplace, and much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
BlkWmnAnimator Animation Tag w/ J'Aaron Merchant | Part2
April 01, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 98.5 MBThis is part 2 of my chat with J'Aaron Merchant. We go through my animation tag and continue the fun of talking about animation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Why We Love Animation w/ J'Aaron Merchant | Part 1
March 26, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 99.7 MBTo round out Women's History Month, Deborah and J'Aaron chat about why we both love animation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Joshua Leonard and Team Supreme
February 19, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 44 MBIn this video, I sit down with Joshua Leonard to talk about "Team Supreme," his cartoon about a group of pint-sized kids who all have a medical difference, but also have superpowers! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Carving Out Our Space In the Animation Industry w/ Blue Sky Studios Modeler Andre Rodriguez
February 12, 2020 13:00 - 53 minutes - 99 MBWe're back with Andre Rodriguez talking about how to carve out a space for black people in the animation industry. Again, I want to warn you that Andre is straight no chaser! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Working in Animation Without Being An Artist w/ Wendell Britt
February 05, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 94.9 MBIn this interview with Wendell Britt, we talk about jobs you can have in the animation industry without having artistic skills and discuss various topics around the black community and the animation industry! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Representation of Asians in Film/Animation with Ranier Maningding from the Love Life of an Asian Guy
January 29, 2020 13:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBI sat down with Ranier Maningding, better known as the face of The Love Life of an Asian Guy, to talk about the representation of Asians in film and animation. Check him out @the_llag! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
The Impact of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. On My Life
January 15, 2020 13:00 - 8 minutes - 15.7 MBI am a member of one of the 9 prominent black Greek-letter organizations in the Divine Nine, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. I talk about the impact Zeta had on my life as we celebrate 100 years of existence this year! Happy Founders Day to my Sorors and here's to another 100 years! #ZPhi --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Being a Supportive Parent of an Artistic Child
January 08, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MBI sat down with my father to talk about being a supportive parent of an artistic child. For any parents that need help on being supportive of your child, check out this video! If you have any questions for my dad, leave them in the comments and I can pass them along! Or I'll force him to come on YouTube and respond. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/s...
Netflix's Klaus | Movie Review
December 18, 2019 13:00 - 7 minutes - 13.6 MBKlaus is a Santa origin story movie on Netflix. I decided to review the movie and the animation techniques. Source Videos: - Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taE3PwurhYM - Step-by-step of a "Klaus" scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hBx-cN5xBo - 3D Look on 2D https://beforesandafters.com/2019/11/14/heres-what-made-the-2d-animation-in-klaus-look-3d/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://pod...
Blackness in Animation w/ Andre Rodriguez
December 11, 2019 13:00 - 59 minutes - 108 MBBlue Sky Studios 3D Modeler Andre Rodriguez brings it to us straight, no chaser! *Language warning for those with sensitive ears* In this video, Deborah and Andre will be discussing blackness in the animation industry and how it can get better. Strap in! Black characters of the past 05:12 Take black characters to the next level 29:45 British actors in American roles 36:21 What is diversity? 47:05 Recent black characters 49:56 Black character animal/other transformations 53:23 --- Se...
Dolemite, Rudy Ray Moore and Always Betting On Yourself
November 20, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutes - 15.1 MBI wanted to talk about always betting on yourself and the movie Dolemite Is My Name inspired me to add some movie response components to the topics! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Jamaal Bradley's Substance | Short Review
November 13, 2019 13:00 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MBAnimation and video game industry veteran Jamaal Bradley made his directorial debut with the animated short film Substance. I wanted to do a review of the short and also do a quick explanation for any other people out there who didn't understand the plot. Check out Jamaal Bradley's animated film, Substance, here: https://youtu.be/o3muFPF6GII --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...
Cultural and Animation Discussion with Karabo Legwaila | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | Part 2
November 06, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutes - 85.9 MB(Part 2) I sat down with my mentor, Karabo Legwaila to talk about the cultural aspects and animation techniques of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. We both enjoyed the film and think it set a high standard for how the animation industry should progress in respects to 3D as a medium. Here's Part 2! Check out Karabo's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/karabolegwaila BlkWmnAnimator™ Social Media https://www.blkwmnanimator.com https://www.facebook.com/blkwmnanimator https://...
Cultural and Animation Discussion with Karabo Legwaila | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | Part 1
October 30, 2019 13:28 - 43 minutes - 78.8 MB(Part 1) I sat down with my mentor, Karabo Legwaila to talk about the cultural aspects and animation techniques of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. We both enjoyed the film and think it set a high standard for how the animation industry should progress in respects to 3D as a medium. Here's Part 1! Check out Karabo's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/karabolegwaila BlkWmnAnimator™ Social Media https://www.blkwmnanimator.com https://www.facebook.com/blkwmnanimator https://w...
Representation of Black Characters in Video Games | Part 2
October 09, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 81.9 MBI have my first guests on my channel!!! Chris Douglas and Timothy Miller. I wanted to bring some people who are both video game players and also have particular backgrounds and experiences that lend to an interesting conversation. We're talking about the myriad of things that go into the representation of black video game characters, what has happened thus far, and what we look forward to in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/me...
Representation of Black Characters in Video Games | Part 1
October 02, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 69.8 MBI have my first guests on my channel!!! Chris Douglas and Timothy Miller. I wanted to bring some people who are both video game players and also have particular backgrounds and experiences that lend to an interesting conversation. We're talking about the myriad of things that go into the representation of black video game characters, what has happened thus far, and what we look forward to in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/m...
What's Missing From the USC Annenberg Animation Industry Gender Study?
August 14, 2019 12:00 - 18 minutes - 34.6 MBThe USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative recently came out with an animation industry gender study. I wanted to share my thoughts about added obstacles that can come up from trying to make the industry more diverse and some additional solutions to how the problem can be solved. Here's the link to the study: Increasing Inclusion in Animation: Investigating Opportunities, Challenges, and the Classroom to the C-Suite Pipeline https://womeninanimation.org/AII-Inclusion-Animation-201906.pdf?fbcli...
BlkWmnAnimator™ Lion King 2019 Movie Review
July 22, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutes - 47.8 MBI went to see The Lion King remake and wanted to review and share my thoughts. I thought I could provide an interesting perspective as a Lion King fan and animation professional. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
The Benefits of Living Abroad - Part 2
June 26, 2019 12:00 - 14 minutes - 26.4 MBAny time someone asks me about my experience living in South Korea and whether I suggest living abroad, I always ecstatically say, "Yes!" In this video, I share some of the benefits of living abroad and how it can help you with becoming a more well-rounded person. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Get to Know Deborah Anderson
May 29, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutes - 65 MBJust in case anyone was interested, I wanted to do a video where I talk a bit about myself, not related to animation. So, if you want to know about my love for basketball and everything Detroit, take a listen! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
No Anime for Me!! What?!?!
May 08, 2019 12:00 - 6 minutes - 11.7 MBJust a short video about the different responses I get when people find out that I'm in animation, but don't watch anime. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Courage And Vulnerability
April 24, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 66.9 MBIn this video, I'm using some themes from Brené Brown's talk, "The Call to Courage" on Netflix to discuss how they relate to art and my artistic journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Jordan Peele's "Us" | Movie Review
April 17, 2019 12:00 - 37 minutes - 68 MBThis video is a movie review of Jordan Peele's movie, "Us." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
I Don't Identify as a Blerd
April 10, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutes - 25.1 MBThis video is about how people assume I'm a Blerd because I'm in the animation industry, but I'm not. Nothing wrong with Blerds though! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
From Doing Free Work To Doing Paid Work
March 27, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBThis video talks about my journey to a point where I no longer do free work. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
My Personal Icons
March 20, 2019 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThis video is discussing people I take inspiration from for my life and career. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
The Benefits of Living Abroad - Part 1
March 19, 2019 12:00 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBAny time someone asks me about my experience living in South Korea and whether I suggest living abroad, I always ecstatically say, "Yes!" In this video, I share some of the benefits of living abroad and how it can help you with becoming a more well-rounded person. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
What Career Women Need To Know
March 13, 2019 13:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThis is a video helping professional women realize that they are not alone and multiple people are going through the same things as they live out their careers. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Finding Inspiration (Art & Animation)
March 06, 2019 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBThis video discusses how you can find inspiration for your art projects. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Pixar Animated Short - Purl - Review
February 27, 2019 14:00 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBThere's a new Pixar animated short, Purl, that I wanted to review. Check it out! https://youtu.be/B6uuIHpFkuo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Overcoming Perfection
February 20, 2019 14:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBThis video is about how I grew out of being a perfectionist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
Motown Magic | Season 1 Review
February 13, 2019 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBMotown Magic is an animated series on Netflix. Being from Detroit and being an animation professional, it was mandatory for me to support this show. I share my thoughts in this video of the first season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support
My #SculptJanuary19 Experience
February 06, 2019 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBI did my first sculpting challenge and wanted to talk about my experience TRYING to complete the challenge. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blkwmnanimator/support