Simply Robotix, The Podcast
92 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsSimply Robotix is an online hub that explores the animation industry & visual art in many forms - 3D animation, motion graphics, VFX, movie reviews, animated shorts, industry panels, events, and more.
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21 - Invader Zim Enter The Florpus
July 24, 2020 04:39 - 20 minutes - 19 MBOk, so when I was editing I realized I repeated things in my trailer review in my review.. my bad ----- In this episode I reveiw Nickelodeons 2019 film based on the tv show Invader Zim. Watch the trailer below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDnKp83IOPA --- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Simplyrobotix.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...
20 - Stories for Every Child with J’Aaron Merchant
July 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by my friend J’Aaron Merchant. Her focus is on diverse representation through children's literature and visual development for animated tv shows and feature films. Her mission is also to provide today's youth a window in themselves, through inspiration, imagination, and illustration. [MOVIE TRAILERS] Spirited Away - Official Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByXuk9QqQkk The Thief and the Cobbler (1995) Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMORDgnx...
19 -a witch, an airbender & a pup named Scoob
June 24, 2020 04:37 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB#Black Lives Matters #SayHerName --- On Netflix Mary and The Witch's Flower trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=888z3ku4t3I On Netflix Avatar the last Airbender intro - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1EnW4kn1kg Scoob trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf1aW1z437I https://www.watchscoob.com/ to find out where to watch Scoob Mentioned Why Avatar: The Last Airbender Is Definitely An Anime - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ste7Srpu1rg Pod Sing Se - https://podsingse....
18 - the willoughbys
May 13, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBthe willoughbys Initial release: April 22, 2020 Director: Kris Pearn ( also directed Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2) Based on: The Willoughbys; by Lois Lowry (written in 2008) Production Company: Bron Studios (who also contributed to the 2019 Adams Family CG animated film) Link to the trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnG4ag3Nkes — [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instag...
17 - upward & ONWARD
April 29, 2020 09:17 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBI’m back with a movie review! I heavily resisted the movie but I needed content for this episode so I decided to watch it and now you have something to listen to! We all win! Pixar's ONWARD - Released March 6, 2020, Directed by Dan Scanlon Plot (via IMDB) Set in a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot, go on a journey to discover if there is still a little magic left out there in order to spend one last day with their father, who died when they were ...
16 - The Great Mouse Detective
April 15, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode, I’m joined by my friend Marcus to talk about Disney’s The Great Mouse Detective. Marcus cohosts Enter Tha Minds podcast (enterthaminds.com) You can follow them on Twiter and Instagram @EnterThaMinds and find their show everywhere podcasts are streamed. Some other movies/shows mentioned were Great Mouse Detective (1986) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aEr0kOQNU A Goofy Moive (1995) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFYCQoIpGuE Mobile suit gundam char revenge ...
15 - Quarantining
April 01, 2020 06:48 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBThis episode is pretty unconventional. I talk about my feelings during this COVID-19 pandemic and what I'm doing to stay grounded. - Things mentioned - Aaron Blaise animation workshop on 4/11 - creatureartteacher.com Sims Streamer - @ItsMeTRoi _____________ [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Simplyrobotix.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/si...
14 - Anime Tings Feat @DJSJ614
March 18, 2020 16:04 - 1 hour - 57 MBFinally! This is my first episode dipping into the anime pond with my dear friend DJ. In this episode, I talk about my first impressions of My Hero Academia Yu Yu Hakusho Attack on Titan We talked about his favorite movies (with links to trailers) Kiki's Delivery Service -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJRJveWPPRU Pokemon The First Movie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egDYQSUEsHg Sailor Moon R - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqCzWMw92M8 You can actually watch the entire...
13 - Women Taking The Lead.02
March 04, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBHappy Women's History Month! This episode I talk briefly about my time at the Athena Film Festival and share the DiverseToons panel audio for the 2019 "Women Taking The Lead" event. -LINKS- Athena Film Festival - https://athenafilmfestival.com/ / link to panel info https://athenafilmfestival.com/film/the-present-and-future-of-women-in-animation/ Increasing Inclusion in Animation Document from USC Anneberg & Women In Animation - https://womeninanimation.org/2019/07/02/increasing-in...
12 - BLK
February 19, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MBWhen listening to the show use the hashtag #simplyrobotixpod to join in the conversation. Follow host Monique on all social media platforms @Simplyrobotix ------- It is STILL Black History Month so I felt it was only right to talk about Black cartoon characters or the lack thereof. _THINGS MENTIONED_ Is it more racist to make a Black character Black because you can or make them Black because it is a story point? There are more Black make character than Black female characters Cre...
11 - Black N Animated
February 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 84 MBKicking off season 2 AND Black History Month with hosts of the Black N Animated podcast , Bre & Waymond. Black N Animated is an animation podcast to educate, inform and inspire black artists pursuing careers in animation. Hosted by Breana Williams and Waymond Singleton. You can listen to their show here http://blacknanimated.podbean.com Follow them on Twitter & IG at @Blacknanimated --- In this episode we talk about The Secret of Nimh - 1982 Kung Fu Panda 2 - 2011 The Hunch...
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December 30, 2019 21:43 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThe Grinch (2018) Directed by Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier Animation studio - Illumination Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjnqABgxfO0 Synopsis - A grump with a mean streak plots to bring Chrristmas to a halt in the cheerful town of Whoville. But a generous little girl could change his heart - Netflix ----- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Simpl...
Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.11
December 30, 2019 03:45 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBThe Polar Express 2004 Directed by Robert Zemeckis Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHvSH2EoLLc Synopsis - On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. ----- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Simplyrobotix.com --- This epis...
Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.10
December 28, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes - 9.55 MBThe Year Without A Santa Claus -1974 Directed by: Jules Bass & Arthur Rankin, Jr. Production by: Rankin/Bass Productions The story is based on Phyllis McGinley's 1956 book of the same name Commercial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Md0G4-3qEg Synopsis - When a weary and discouraged Santa Claus considers skipping his Christmas Eve run one year, Mrs. Claus and his Elves set out to change his mind. - IMDB ----- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod ...
Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.9
December 27, 2019 19:27 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBRise of The Guardians - theatrical release Nov 2012 Directed by Peter Ramsey Animation studio: Dreamworks Animation Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPLiBxhoug0 Synopsis - When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world. - IMDB ----- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/si...
Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.8
December 26, 2019 16:43 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBHabari Gani! It is the first day of Kwanzaa, Umoja which means Unity. It was only right that this episode is dedicated to A Rugrats Kwanzaa 2001 holiday special. Synopsis - When Aunt T. visits the Carmichaels to celebrate Kwanzaa, she tells Susie the holiday is a time to honor the legacy of our great people. - HULU ----- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagram.com/simplyrobotix/ Simply...
Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.7
December 25, 2019 21:46 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBMerry Christmas! Where there’s a will there’s a way and in today’s episode Belle found a way to bring Christmas to the castle with this sequel, Beauty & The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnPzWNLJ_n0 Astonished to find the Beast has a deep-seeded hatred for the Christmas season, Belle endeavors to change his mind on the matter. - IMDB ----- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/Simp...
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December 24, 2019 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBHonestly, which other movie would be a better fit than this?! Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual routine of frightening people in the "real world." When Jack accidentally stumbles on Christmastown, all bright colors and warm spirits, he gets a new lease on life -- he plots to bring Christmas under his control by kidnapping Santa Claus and taking over the ...
Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.5
December 23, 2019 21:39 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBMy curiosity led me to check out Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” animated holiday special and whew… you’re going to have to listen to the episode All I Want For Christmas Is You 2017 Currently free on amazon prime Directed by Guy Vasilovich Screenplay by Temple Matthews Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5fVV1gCeTY ----- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix Instagram - instagra...
Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.4
December 23, 2019 03:06 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBHappy first night of Hanukkah! There aren't any if other Hanukkah animated movies / show more popular than Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights! There was no way this film wasn't going to be included! Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZaKktj-_H4 Synopsis - Davey Stone, an alcoholic with a criminal record, is sentenced to community service under the supervision of an elderly referee. Davey is then faced with trying to reform and abandon his bad habits. -IMDB ----- [HOST LINKS] ...
Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.3
December 21, 2019 05:33 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBSanta's clumsy grandson, Arthur gets put on a mission with St. Nick's father to give out a present they misplaced to a young girl in less than 2 hours. Today we're talking about 2011's Arthur Christmas! * Correction* I did not watch this on Amazon Prime but through Freeform using my cable provider login info. Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tk-WZSqIGQ ----- [HOST LINKS] Hosted by: Monique Henry-Hudson #Simplyrobotixpod Twitter - https://twitter.com/SimplyRobotix ...
Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.2
December 20, 2019 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBDay 2! Today’s episode cover’s #AngelasChristmas. I decided to finally watch this after it has been in my “Recommend For You” section of Netflix for about 2 years. Set in Ireland in the 1910s, this 30min film is about the innocent desire of a child to ensure everyone is safe, warm and loved at Christmas time. Angela's Christmas Trailer - https://vimeo.com/245605553 Macy's Letter To Santa featuring Virginia character - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20131106005226/en/Macy%E2%80...
Chrismahanukwanzakah 1.1
December 19, 2019 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBAnd we’re off!! Today is day one of #12DaysOfChrismahanukwanzakah! I’ve decided to start with the most recent addition to the animated holiday movie collection Netflix’s very own Klaus. Klaus (2019) - Directed by Sergio Pablos Klaus trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taE3PwurhYM Video Interview - Klaus | The Origins by Sergio Pablos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBwStGDGzO4 Sergio ToonBoom Interview about the creative process https://blog.toonboom.com/sergio-pablos-kla...
10 - One Year Down
November 20, 2019 12:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode I recap the first year of #SimplyRobotixPod. The high, the lows, goals for next year and more. Use the hashtag #simplyRobotixPod when mentioning the show on social media Animation News #AdornedByChi: Anime-inspired 'Nigerian Magical Girl' franchise being developed for film/TV, animation and more https://shadowandact.com/adorned-by-chi-anime-inspired-nigerian-magical-girl-franchise-being-developed-for-filmtv-animation-and-more Lupin The Third" japanese CG animated ...
Episode 9 - Women Taking The Lead.01
October 21, 2019 03:10 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBThis episode starts off with a short interview with founder of the Queen City Film Festival NJ, Lamar Mackson. He shares how the festival got started, their mission and what you can expect on October 25-26th 2019. You can buy your tickets for the festival for 50% off at this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-city-film-festival-nj-tickets-62004799023?discount=DiverseToons1 After the interview you can hear the DiverseToons ‘Women In Multimedia” panel hosted by the Schooll of Visual Arts ...
9 - Women Taking The Lead.01
October 21, 2019 03:10 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThis episode starts off with a short interview with founder of the Queen City Film Festival NJ, Lamar Mackson. He shares how the festival got started, their mission and what you can expect on October 25-26th 2019. You can buy your tickets for the festival for 50% off at this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queen-city-film-festival-nj-tickets-62004799023?discount=DiverseToons1 After the interview you can hear the DiverseToons ‘Women In Multimedia” panel hosted by the Schooll of Visual...
Episode 8 - Isn't It Animated?
September 16, 2019 02:40 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode I compare the live action, The Jungle Book, Dumbo, Aladdin and The Lion King to their original 2D animated versions. I also share some comments that I received from social media about these live action remakes. Honorable mentions Cinderella & Winnie The Pooh, Beauty and the Beast, 101 Dalmatians News updates about Mulan live action trailer Lady and The Tramp live action trailer Animation News Recap Freeform is doing 30 Days of Disney all September and I’m REALLY enjoy...
8 - Isn't It Animated?
September 16, 2019 02:40 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode I compare the live action, The Jungle Book, Dumbo, Aladdin and The Lion King to their original 2D animated versions. I also share some comments that I received from social media about these live action remakes. Honorable mentions Cinderella & Winnie The Pooh, Beauty and the Beast, 101 Dalmatians News updates about Mulan live action trailer Lady and The Tramp live action trailer Animation News Recap Freeform is doing 30 Days of Disney all September and I’m REALLY e...
Episode 7 - To Infinity & Beyond!
July 26, 2019 05:52 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBI’m not sure if this will really be an end to an era and that’s why I brought my friend Ju on as a guest to reflect on all of the memories that the Toy Story franchise has gifted us. We recap all of the movies, rate the movies from least favorite to favorite and play a round of One's Got To Go. When listening to the show use the hashtag #SimplyRobotixPod to join in the conversation -- Animation News - Cartoon Brew - 25 year old animator creates animated feature film on his own https://www.car...
7 - To Infinity & Beyond!
July 26, 2019 05:52 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBI’m not sure if this will really be an end to an era and that’s why I brought my friend Ju on as a guest to reflect on all of the memories that the Toy Story franchise has gifted us. We recap all of the movies, rate the movies from least favorite to favorite and play a round of One's Got To Go. When listening to the show use the hashtag #SimplyRobotixPod to join in the conversation -- Animation News - Cartoon Brew - 25 year old animator creates animated feature film on his own https://...
6 - How To Train Your Dragon, The Trilogy
June 01, 2019 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBIn the latest episode of #SimplyRobotixPod I get immersed in the world of Hiccup and Toothless. I’ ve never watched any of the movies in this trilogy so I thought it could be fun and funny to compare my assumptions with reality. Use the hashtag #simplyrobotixpod to join in on the conversation . . Animation News - Via Cartoon Brew twitter With the Walt Disney Company's purchase of Fox, they control 39% of the U.S. box office in 2019. That's more than the next top 3 studios COMBINED: Un...
Episode 6: How To Train Your Dragon, The Trilogy
June 01, 2019 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBIn the latest episode of #SimplyRobotixPod I get immersed in the world of Hiccup and Toothless. I’ve never watched any of the movies in this trilogy so I thought it could be fun and funny to compare my assumptions with reality. Use the hashtag #simplyrobotixpod to join in on the conversation . . Animation News -Via Cartoon Brew twitter With the Walt Disney Company's purchase of Fox, they control 39% of the U.S. box office in 2019. That's more than the next top 3 studios COMBINED: Universal (...
5 - Love Death + Robots
April 30, 2019 22:09 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBIn this episode I briefly recap 5 films from the Netflix anthology Love Death + Robots. When listening to the show use the hashtag #simplyrobotixpod to join in the conversation. -- The films 1. Sonnie’s Edge 2. Three Robots 3. The Witness 4. Suits 5. Sucker of Souls Jen Hurler Twitter thread about the anthology - https://twitter.com/AnimComplex/status/1110759615694811136 -- Animation News Links Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Move https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpZPPrnEd_k Toy...
Episode 5: Love Death + Robots
April 30, 2019 22:09 - 30 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode I briefly recap 5 films from the Netflix anthology Love Death + Robots. When listening to the show use the hashtag #simplyrobotixpod to join in the conversation. -- The films 1. Sonnie’s Edge 2. Three Robots 3. The Witness 4. Suits 5. Sucker of Souls Jen Hurler Twitter thread about the anthology - https://twitter.com/AnimComplex/status/1110759615694811136 -- Animation News Links Batman vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Move https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpZPPrnEd_k Toy ...
Episode 4 - Keeping It Real
February 28, 2019 07:23 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBSocial Media Caption: What better way to end #BlackHistoryMonth than by sharing the #BlackInAnimation panel audio from the first official @diverstoons panel hosted by @svacomputerart back in September. In this episode you will hear Pilar Newton-Katz, Matt Munn and Andre Rodriguez talk about their career journey, the importance of being authentic to who you are as well as why experiences as the @Diverstoons panels are important for our community. This episode is now available everywhere you li...
4 - Keeping It Real
February 28, 2019 07:23 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBSocial Media Caption: What better way to end #BlackHistoryMonth than by sharing the #BlackInAnimation panel audio from the first official @diverstoons panel hosted by @svacomputerart back in September. In this episode you will hear Pilar Newton-Katz, Matt Munn and Andre Rodriguez talk about their career journey, the importance of being authentic to who you are as well as why experiences as the @Diverstoons panels are important for our community. This episode is now available everywhere yo...
Episode 3 - Animation Complex
January 25, 2019 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB#SimplyRobotixpod This episode is a little different. I sat down with former coworker turned friend Jen Hurler of Animation Complex to talk about her journey into the animation industry, working in feature film and life After Blue Sky Studios. This conversation was recorded before I really knew what I wanted to do with the audio and before I came up with the structure for episodes. ----- Animation News Recap Oscar nominations for best animated film “Incredibles 2,” Brad Bird “Isle of Dog...
3 - Animation Complex
January 25, 2019 05:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB#SimplyRobotixpod This episode is a little different. I sat down with former coworker turned friend Jen Hurler of Animation Complex to talk about her journey into the animation industry, working in feature film and life After Blue Sky Studios. This conversation was recorded before I really knew what I wanted to do with the audio and before I came up with the structure for episodes. ----- Animation News Recap Oscar nominations for best animated film “Incredibles 2,” Brad Bird “Isle of Dogs...
Episode 2 - #DiverseToons
December 31, 2018 09:58 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBUse the hashtag #SimplyRobotixPod to join in on the conversation and follow Monique on social media on all platforms @SimplyRobotix In this episode... [[TOPICS]] - Diverse Toons, what it is and how it came to be - Being a Runner / PA for vfx houses vs feature film [[Animation News Recap]] - Stan Lee, Marvel Comics' Real-Life Superhero, Dies at 95 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/stan-lee-dead-marvel-comics-real-life-superhero-was-95-721450 - ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ Creator Stephe...
2 - #DiverseToons
December 31, 2018 09:58 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBUse the hashtag #SimplyRobotixPod to join in on the conversation and follow Monique on social media on all platforms @SimplyRobotix In this episode... [[TOPICS]] - Diverse Toons, what it is and how it came to be - Being a Runner / PA for vfx houses vs feature film [[Animation News Recap]] - Stan Lee, Marvel Comics' Real-Life Superhero, Dies at 95 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/stan-lee-dead-marvel-comics-real-life-superhero-was-95-721450 - ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ C...
1 - Why Podcasting?
November 26, 2018 21:19 - 20 minutes - 19 MBWelcome to the first episode of Simply Robotix, The Podcast! In this episode I will be talking about why I decided to launch a podcast, how I got into animation and the animation industry. Lastly I will be recapping some animation news for the month. Animation News Ref Variety Article “Inside Netflix’s Plans to Conquer Family Entertainment” By Brent Lang https://variety.com/2018/film/features/netflix-family-entertainment-animation-1203020090/ Blue Sky releases “Spies In Disguis...
Episode 1 - Why Podcasting?
November 26, 2018 21:19 - 18 minutes - 13 MBWelcome to the first episode of Simply Robotix, The Podcast! In this episode I will be talking about why I decided to launch a podcast, how I got into animation and the animation industry. Lastly I will be recapping some animation news for the month. Animation News Ref Variety Article “Inside Netflix’s Plans to Conquer Family Entertainment” By Brent Lang https://variety.com/2018/film/features/netflix-family-entertainment-animation-1203020090/ Blue Sky releases “Spies In Disguise” Traile...