Dreaming Machine / Keyframe | An Animation & Anime Podcast
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to Dreaming Machine - a show dedicated to the glorious medium of animation in all of its forms, from anime and cartoons to stop-motion and more!
Now the more observant among you will have noticed the slight alteration of our original name of Keyframe to include our new name, and this is in fact purposeful as Keyframe will be moving to Youtube while Dreaming Machine remains as a podcast,
There's exciting things ahead in this new and revamped version of our classic podcast.
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What we've been watching - Dreaming Machine animation podcast
February 10, 2024 16:05 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBAmy and Joe have a fun chat about the various animated shows they are currently enjoying. From the innocent joy of Bluey to the sordid antics of Harley Quinn, they've got you covered! If you have seen the shows then it's great to compare thoughts - and if you've not seen anything then you will pick up some great tips of things to check out - so either way it's a win-win situation! Here are some timestamps (not accounting for any adverts) if you want to jump to a certain part: 1:10: Shows w...
The Time Traveller's Pitch episode 2 - Over the Garden Wall - Dreaming Machine podcast
October 03, 2023 20:23 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIt's the next instalment of our spectacular time-traveller's pitch series, where once again we toy with the very fabric of the universe, all for the sake of a cartoon! Joe welcomes a new guest to the show, Graham Williamson - podcaster, writer and film-maker extraordinaire - to give an exuberant fanboy's pitch about the acclaimed mini-series 'Over the Garden Wall'. Joe then jumps forward in time, using science and stuff, to check out Graham's reaction after seeing the series for himself. If ...
The Time Traveller's Pitch episode 1 - Made in Abyss - Dreaming Machine podcast
August 01, 2023 20:38 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBThe first episode of our brand new "Time Traveller's Pitch" series! Joe pitches the acclaimed anime series "Made in Abyss' to Amy and then miraculously jumps forward in time, using amazing time-travelling abilities, to find out Amy's thoughts after they have seen the series. Let's just say Joe's pitch does not quite prepare Amy for what was in store...
Why you should be watching... Helluva Boss - Dreaming Machine 19
March 13, 2023 23:54 - 15 minutes - 14 MBSo it's a comedy featuring the exploits of an assassination company run from hell - and a musical - and one which is surprisingly affecting and profound (as well as profane)... Yes, this is a real show people (and free to view on youtube)! Amy and Joe provide a snappy, spoiler-free, fun-filled guide as to what makes this bizarre amalgamation of a show tick...
Why you should be watching... The Dragon Prince - Dreaming Machine 18
November 23, 2022 00:45 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOn the eve of the long-overdue season 4 release, Amy and Joe provide a quick, fun, and spoiler-free guide to why you should try out The Dragon Prince. If you like humour, action, engaging characters, epic adventure, intriguing backstory and MAGIC(!) then look no further...
Harley Quinn Season 1 deep dive (part 2) - Dreaming Machine 17
September 08, 2022 19:52 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBPart 2 of our Harley Quinn season one deep-dive! We start with episode 8 where AQUAMAN! happens (he high-fives a dolphin) and continue through to the concluding episode 13 where we finally see the long-overdue showdown with Joker (he needs to be taken down!). So join Elia, Amy and Joe on our Mario Kart-esque journey along the Harley Quinn highway to celebrate and dissect one of the best shows around.
Harley Quinn Season 1 deep dive (part 1) - Dreaming Machine 16
July 18, 2022 11:33 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBAmy, Joe and new contributor Elia have a lot fun discussing the first seven episodes of Harley Quinn season 1. Lots of intriguing thoughts, analysis, insights and mirth as we recount our funniest moments. Enjoy!
Hilda and the Mountain King deep dive - Dreaming Machine 15
June 20, 2022 17:49 - 1 hour - 56 MBAmy and Joe discuss the Hilda movie! In the first part of the episode they give their spoiler-free impressions, then in the second part they deep dive with spoilers. They have a lot to say :-) Enjoy!
Why you should be watching… Infinity Train - Dreaming Machine 14
May 09, 2022 18:21 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBAmy and Joe provide a spoiler-free guide to the brilliance of Infinity Train - a show that you simply have to see!
Why you should watch… Harley Quinn - Dreaming Machine 13
April 19, 2022 16:01 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBAmy and Joe provide a brief spoiler-free guide on why you should watch the excellent and hilarious Harley Quinn series!
Hilda season 2 deep dive (part 2) - Dreaming Machine 12
April 04, 2022 21:36 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBAn episode-by-episode review from episode 8 onwards... Features Joe arguing that 'The Fifty Year Night' is one of the greatest time travel stories ever made, Amy explaining her love of 'The Jorts Incident', some totally relevant musings about the featured board games & what if Jorts were real... and many other highlights!
Why you should watch... Amphibia - Dreaming Machine 011
March 21, 2022 16:42 - 15 minutes - 14 MBAmy and Joe explain why Amphibia is... pretty decent... A spoiler-free guide for any newbies!
Hilda season 2 deep dive (part 1) - Dreaming Machine 10
February 21, 2022 10:58 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MBJoe and Amy share their thoughts on the first half of Hilda's excellent second season, looking at each episode in turn. Enjoy!
Why you should watch... Owl House - Dreaming Machine 09
February 07, 2022 22:44 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBA short, spoiler-free introductory guide from Amy and Joe to the excellent series Owl House (Also props to Amy for the excellent drawing of the main character Luz to accompany this podcast!)
Avatar: The Last Airbender book 2: deep dive - Dreaming Machine 08
January 24, 2022 18:26 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBOnwards to book 2 of the brilliant Avatar: The Last Airbender! Seasoned pro Amy and newbie Joe share their thoughts, going through the series episode by episode
Avatar: The Last Airbender book 1: deep dive - Dreaming Machine 07
January 09, 2022 21:14 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBOne of the best animated series ever and now being rediscovered by new generations through streaming... Self-described fan-girl Amy and newbie to the series Joe discuss and dissect the first season (aka 'book 1') of Avatar: The Last Airbender
Hilda season 1 deep dive (part 2) - Dreaming Machine 06
December 07, 2021 21:50 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBA deep dive recap and review of episodes 7-13 of Hilda's awesome first series
Hilda season 1 deep dive (part 1) - Dreaming Machine 05
November 23, 2021 07:59 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBA deep dive recap and review of episodes 1-6 of Hilda's amazing first series
Why you should watch... Hilda - Dreaming Machine 04
November 09, 2021 04:01 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAmy and Joe discuss their love of the adorable Netflix series 'Hilda', providing a quick guide (free of plot spoilers) about why this may be your new favourite show - their full review of seasons 1 and 2 will be released in the future
Why you should watch... Code Geass - Dreaming Machine 03
November 01, 2021 12:09 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBRob wades into dangerous waters by explaining Code Geass to Joe. Join Joe in taking notes about what on earth is going on!
Animation that helped us through lockdown - Dreaming Machine 02
October 04, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBSo this is an interesting episode we recorded at the tail end of the last UK ‘lockdown’. We first discussed animation we had re-connected with to help us through the situation, and then new shows and films we had gotten into. At the time of writing lockdown is no longer the status quo in the UK, but it is still the norm elsewhere in the world and the episode provides a still-resonant analysis of ‘comfort viewing’. Plus there are of course a great range of animation tips for you to check ...
Why you should watch ... She-Ra and the Princesses of Power - Dreaming Machine 01
September 21, 2021 20:03 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThe first episode of our 'Primer' series where we will be providing spoiler-free quick guides to shows and movies we think you will enjoy. We start off with She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, an addictive series - as glittery and fun as you may expect but with deep characters and enthralling plot developments. Listen to find out why this may be your new favourite show!
Keyframe 141 - Dragon Ball Super // Samurai Warriors
April 01, 2019 23:39 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBBurly Men With Powers The last decade has seen many changes in mainstream media, but possibly the most surprising has been the massive rise in popularity of superheroes - thanks in no small part to the MCU, the DCEU, and Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy. What’s interesting though, is that superheroes have always been popular in animation. From Western cartoons like X-Men, Justice League Unlimited, Spider-Man and The Incredible Hulk, to anime titles like Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, Cassh...
Keyframe 140 - Battle Girl // The Heroic Legend of Arslan // Occult;Nine
March 22, 2019 15:56 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBLet's Talk About Conventions One of the highlights of any anime fan's calendar is the convention, where like-minded people gather together to cosplay, shop, listen to panels, enjoy the atmosphere, and even possibly meet the odd voice actor. They've become a staple of anime communities all over the world, but could they be better? Join Tucky (owner and organiser of conventions), and Rob (long-time critic and attendee), as they have a chat about how anime conventions could grow and evolve. ...
Keyframe 139 - Alita: Battle Angel // MFKZ // Darling In The FranXX // ...
March 09, 2019 03:04 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBMassive Robots Fights Are All You Need The Hollywood adaptation of Yukito Kishiro’s hit manga Battle Angel Alita (Gunnm), is out in cinemas, and by all reports it’s doing some decent business. Join Tucky and Rob as they discuss the film that James Cameron and Robert Rodriguez have created, the implications of the film’s success, and some possible titles that could be adapted in the future. After that it’s time to talk about the other things that we’ve watched, which this week include gen...
Keyframe 138 - Mob Psycho // Food Wars // Overlord II // ...
March 01, 2019 22:09 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBAfter School Goth Club This week it’s anime all the way as Tucky, Mark and Rob get several shows out of their systems, and kicking things off is series two of the show that’s basically catering porn - Food Wars! The Second Plate. After that it’s time for some painfully secret high school experiments (and other stuff), in Kiznaiver, and a dive into the dark fantasy world of Overlord II to watch some lizard-men in their native habitat before we head to outer space for some giant robot on gi...
Keyframe 137 - The Ancient Magus' Bride // Amanchu!
February 20, 2019 15:16 - 58 minutes - 54 MBSomewhere Over The Redub Subs versus dubs. It’s the oldest continuing debate in anime, and with a variety of arguments for and against one or the other, it doesn’t look like ending any time soon. But there is one particular aspect of the debate that’s often overlooked - songs - and with that in mind, Andrew, Tucky and Rob decide to investigate whether songs in anime should be redubbed into English. After a rousing discussion it’s back to our usual business of what we’ve been watching, w...
Keyframe 136 - Reign Of The Supermen // No Game No Life // Granblue Fantasy // ...
February 09, 2019 00:51 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBBardock's Geordie Genes Computer graphics have become the norm in animation thanks to their versatility and efficiency, but there are certain types of CG animation that some people just don't like. With that in mind, Rob and Andrew investigate cel-shaded CG animation and some of the possible reasons why it divides opinion. After that it's business as usual with our usual look at what we've been watching, which this week include the Dragon Ball TV Specials, Reign of the Supermen - DC's fea...
Keyframe 135 - Coming Up in 2019
January 31, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIt’s a new year, so we decided to out some of the more notable titles scheduled for release in 2019, which for some reason leads Tucky and Rob on to a discussion about judging things too soon or based on little evidence (also know as a knee-jerk reaction). After that we return to Hinamizawa for more Groundhog Day-style psycho-children adventures with the Higurashi: When Cicadas Cry Kai (season 2), and Rei (season 3 … technically). If you've enjoyed this podcast then please share us with yo...
Keyframe 134 - 2018 (The Good Side)
January 20, 2019 01:02 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBNow that we’ve got all of the bad stuff from the last year of animation out of our system it’s time for the Keyframe gang to talk about the good things that were released during 2018. With that in mind, gather round fellow fans as we take a long and somewhat complicated look back over the previous year. Also this is not a “top ten” as we absolutely definitely have a lot more than ten titles, and each of us has our own lists … See what I mean about complicated? If you've enjoyed this pod...
Keyframe 133 - 2018 (The Bad Side)
January 14, 2019 02:40 - 1 hour - 61 MBIt’s the end of another year in animation, so join Tucky and Rob as they cast their collective nostalgic gazes back over the medium of animation during 2018 … Just kidding. That show is next week. This episode is dedicated to all of the things in animation that tried to make their mark, but failed for one reason or another. With a selection of pithy-sounding awards, welcome to the bad side of animation in 2018! If you've enjoyed this podcast then please share us with your friends or lea...
Keyframe 132 - 5 Centimetres Per Second // Fireworks // Digimon Tamers
January 03, 2019 19:50 - 1 hour - 68 MBBeyblade: The Japanese Conkers Live-action/animation crossovers have been a part of film for since the advent of The Enchanted Drawing back in 1900, and with Pokémon: Detective Pikachu due for release in 2019, Tucky, Andrew and Producer Rob discuss the new addition to the franchise - which leads to a discussion about the history of live-action/animation crossovers in film. After that it’s time to suggest some anime, cartoons or video games that could be successfully adapted for live-action ...
Keyframe 131 - K: Missing Kings + Return Of Kings // Girlish Number // One Piece
December 27, 2018 14:15 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBGangs of Akihabara So Goku makes an appearance at the Macy’s Day Parade. Is it really big news as some reports suggest, or is it merely another sop to fans? Join the Keyframe gang for an interesting and divisive discussion about very large balloons before they leave the parade grounds to find out what’s been happening in the ongoing “divorce” between Funimation and Crunchyroll. After that it’s time for our featured anime, and this week we’ve got Andrew trying to figure out K: Missing King...
Keyframe 130 - The Big Bad Fox ... // Twin Star Exorcists // Smartphone // ...
December 12, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBThose Goofy Cave People On this episode of Keyframe, Tucky and Producer Rob attempt to unpick the Academy’s “For Your Consideration” list of animated feature films that are in the running to receive a nomination for an Oscar. Join them as they get wax cynical about the awards, lament the fact that great movies like The Breadwinner and A Silent Voice didn’t get the attention they deserved because Disney/Pixar made a film about a kid who wants to be a musician and that is somehow more compell...
Keyframe 129 - Higurashi (Season 1) // Yu-Gi-Oh!: Pyramid of Light
November 30, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBMuffin-Topping Into Mainstream My Hero Academia has been a huge success as a series, but it’s the remarkable success of the Two Heroes movie that has Tucky and Producer Rob thinking about the changing perception of animated feature films in the West. This naturally leads to an interesting discussion about anime movies in general, live-action adaptations in the west, and our suggestions for titles that could make the transition from Japan to Western live action TV or film - which include tit...
Keyframe 128 - The Breadwinner // One Piece // Dragon Ball Super // ...
November 11, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBDragon Ball's Time Trunks We’ve got a packed episode this week as Producer Rob kicks things off with One Piece Uncut - Collection 19 (episodes 446 to 468), which fans will know is the end of the Impel Down Arc and the beginning of the Marineford Arc (also known as the Paramount War). After that it’s over to our resident DB correspondent Andrew who has Dragon Ball Super parts 3, 4 and 5 before Tucky joins the fray with the harem romantic comedy And You Thought There Was Never A Girl Online? ...
Keyframe 127 - Matoi The Sacred Slayer // Disenchantment // Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
October 15, 2018 23:44 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThe Weird Faces of Matt Gurning This week Tucky and Producer Rob forego the usual niceties and get right down to business, and leading the animation charge is the surprisingly decent magical girl series Matoi The Sacred Slayer. After that it’s the turn of Disenchantment - Matt Groening’s new Netflix series - to be put under the microscope before we end with the bluray release of the seminal anime movie Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. As always, we try to be as serious about animation as possi...
Keyframe 126 - Teen Titans Go! // The Asterisk War // Flip Flappers // Heaven's Lost Property
October 07, 2018 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBBishounen Mutants Things get a bit contentious this week because Tucky went to see Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, and now he’s got to convince Producer Rob - who is notorious for his hatred of things like Teen Titans Go! And Ready Player One - to give the animated film a fair chance. After that argumentative start it’s time for all things anime with The Asterisk War, Flip Flappers (seriously, who comes up with these names?, and Heaven’s Lost Property. If you've enjoyed this podcast, then ...
Keyframe 125 - Black Clover // Final Space
September 27, 2018 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBThe Hokage of Middle Management Anime is serious business (allegedly), and as if to highlight this point, Tucky joins fellow anime/animation nerd Producer Rob for an extended conversation about the trials and tribulations of voice acting, the future of the U.S. dub of One Piece, and what could be done to ensure the successful future of Western voice acting for anime. After that it’s time to find out why Black Clover Season 1 isn’t Naruto (and why we should stop thinking it is), and explore...
Keyframe 124 - Godzilla: City On The Edge Of Battle // One Piece
September 12, 2018 23:54 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBHot Kaiju on Kaiju Action We’re short a few people short, but you can always rely on Tucky and Producer Rob to fill the airwaves with all sorts of animation-related anecdotes. This week we kick things off with our featured anime - Netflix’s Godzilla: City On The Edge Of Battle and a whole lot of One Piece (collections 17 and 18 to be exact). That nicely leads us into an interesting topic that started from one simple question: Do we need something to replace Bleach, Naruto, and One Piece? ...
Keyframe 123 - Lupin III // The Incredibles 2 // Blame! // Yellow Submarine
August 29, 2018 22:35 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBA Natural Born Lever-Puller So the World Cup happened, and although it’s ostensibly a football event but given all the drinking that goes on it may as well be related to tea, coffee or any other beverage you’d care to mention. Because of that there wasn’t much happening in the world of animation - unless Japan’s successful run and the self-appointed Commissioner of Football’s reference to Captain Tsubasa sparks a wave of football anime in which case we’d like to see a continuation of Giant ...
Keyframe 122 - Fairy Tail: Dragon Cry // Hal // Megalo Box // Pretty Derby // ...
August 14, 2018 21:58 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBThe Power of Friendship Compels You! Kicking things off this week is the news that Disney and Pixar are facing another copyright lawsuit involving Inside Out. Aside from that it’s time for us to recommend some titles from the Spring 2018 season of anime, which include Golden Kamuy, Megalo Box, Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, Hinamatsuri and Comic Girls. Our featured anime movies are Fairy Tail Movie 2: Dragon Cry and the sci-fi romantic drama Hal. If you've enjo...
Keyframe 121 - Gundam Origin // My Hero Academia // Rokka
July 30, 2018 23:53 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBGiant Robot Punch-Up in Space Once upon a time there was a goose that laid golden eggs … China and the wider South-East Asian region has their own literal version of that famous goose in the form of The Monkey King, and there are numerous movies, TV shows, books, songs, comics, video games, manga and anime that have found inspiration in classic tales like Journey To The West. Now it’s the turn of director Stephen Chow to get in on the Monkey King action with his planned animated TV ser...
Keyframe 120 - Love Live! Sunshine !! // Kiss Him, Not Me!
July 17, 2018 22:46 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBFujoshi, And Proud! In his ongoing quest to have everyone eat healthy, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has declared war on … cartoon characters? It actually makes more sense when you know the facts so moving swiftly on, Grr Martin’s 1980 children’s book The Ice Dragon is getting an animated feature film, Disney Princesses will be in force in Wreck-It-Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks The Internet, and Teddy Ruxpin returns from the animated wilderness for a surprise reboot. After that it’s time for Tucky ...
Keyframe 119 - Fate/Grand Order: First Order // Hyouka // ...
June 27, 2018 23:35 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBElmo Joins A Gang Apparently there was a big wedding somewhere and shockingly, none of us were invited. This meant we had to stay in the study and browse the animation news, which led us to some disturbing discoveries like Thundercats Roar (which has the potential to be some kind of physical release ... pun very much intended), physical releases of anime in the U.K., and the rather spectacular trailer for The Happy Time Murders which also has a physical release … This week our featured ani...
Keyframe 118 - Mind Game // Stand Alone Complex 2nd Gig // Boss Baby (Series) // ...
June 10, 2018 00:01 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBA Psychedelic Night In So aside from Producer Rob confusing his Sarahs (it should be Sarah Michelle Gellar and not Sarah Jessica Parker), Peter Rabbit gets a sequel, Netflix and Viz Media announce an original martial arts anime series set in Mexico, and Christiano Ronaldo gets animated. After that we’ve got kids versus cats for the attention of the parents (even though the cats really wouldn’t care), in Boss Baby: Back in Business, cyberpunk film-noir with Kenji Kamiyama’s Ghost in the She...
Keyframe 117 - Ghost on the Shell: Stand Alone Complex // Aggressive Retsuko
June 01, 2018 23:41 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBDeath Metal Trash Panda It’s a sparse week in animation as not much of interest happened, except for the trailer for Teen Titans Go! To The Movies and the English language summary of The Association of Japanese Animation’s industry report for 2017. The trailer splits opinions between Tucky and Producer Rob, but all is well as they get to nerd-out with facts and figures related to anime. After that it's time for the serious stuff, and this week we're focusing on the cyberpunk film-noir styl...
Keyframe 116 - Assassination Classroom // Dragon Ball // Yusibu
May 25, 2018 01:16 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBGiant Furry Space Hoppers Guillermo Del Toro has signed a multi-film deal with Dreamworks Animation to create “family” movies - which basically means that anything that they churn out that has his name on it is definitely getting watched by us (even if it’s Boss Baby 73: Where Does It All Come From?). In other news, Aardman take everyone by surprise with the announcement of a sequel to Chicken Run, and Aichi Prefecture in Japan have announced the creation of a Studio Ghibli theme park. O...
Keyframe 115 - Isle of Dogs // Big Fish & Begonia
May 18, 2018 23:52 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBCuring The Dubstep Flu It’s the dynamic duo of Tucky and Producer Rob at the helm this week, but don’t worry as we’re absolutely sure we know that we’ve got the good ship Keyframe pointing in the right(ish) direction. Before we get into the serious stuff we discover that Dreamworks Animation have announced a second series of Kung Fu Panda, and in a very surprising and confusing move, the return of Rocky & Bullwinkle. After that we dive into the wonderful stop-motion world of Wes Anderson’...
Keyframe 114 - Violet Evergarden // Overlord // Death March // ...
May 09, 2018 17:59 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBPost-War Pat’s Big Bag of Letters With the sad news that Ghibli co-founder and legendary anime director Isao Takahata passed away, we take some time to remember some of his remarkable work. After that it’s time for us to continue our examination of the Winter season in anime, so join us as we point ourselves in the general direction of Pop Team Epic, Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, The Junji Ito Collection, The Ancient Magus’ Bride, Overlord II, Killing Bites and Violet Evergar...