Keeping You Animated

Happy Pride Month, KYA Fam! In this episode,  Bre is away to work on The Three Tomes Kickstarter campaign, Way and Jordan have a conversation with Al-Tariq Harris, known as YouTuber ToonificTariq and creator of the amazing indie show, "hey.".  We discuss his 13 years as a video essay YouTuber, and his experiences and inspirations behind kickstarting “hey.”!  Find Tariq online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ToonrificTariq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t00ns.reek/ Co-host Bre Navickas’ Kickstarter for The Three Tomes is live now! Please visit the Three Tomes Kickstarter to support a black indie and queer magical story! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thethreetomes/the-three-tomes-episode-2-a-vampire-romantasy-animatic Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on YouTube, Instagram and Bluesky

It's another episode of Keeping You Animated! Producer Jordan hops in to express one of her greatest passions....Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Meanwhile, Bre and Way are living the dream as they talk through working on their current passion projects, the ups and downs of preparing to launch a Kickstarter Campaign, and the joys of seeing your story ideas come to life through short film development. Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on YouTube, Instagram and Bluesky

In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way interview the creator of the animated short "Waves" Jason Raymond! Jay gives us his journey into animation, his inspirations behind "Waves", and what is keeping him animated. Find Jay online:  https://www.jayrayart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay_rayart/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jay_rayart Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on YouTube, Instagram and Bluesky

Link to Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/OoJ_tvl3Lv0?si=psEceExFyKtIk_Wl Hey Howdy Hey there KYA fam! In this episode of the podcast Bre moderates a panel of 5 brilliant indie creators working on projects featuring Black Magical protagonists! It is truly an extraordinary episode. Because this also marks our first ever Live Video episode (WOOHOO!) If you'd like to peek the video head over to our Youtube Channel, where you can also find uploaded episodes of the pod! Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram, Bluesky, and Youtube

Happy Black History Month! In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way kick it with the KYA crew, and chat with KYA Producer Jordan Hackman and Editor Mann Lightfoot. We dive into the things keeping us animated including watching Oscar nominated movies (and putting Paul Thomas Anderson on blast), Marvel Movies, Indie Creators, and Puzzle Games! Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

Happy New Year, KYA Kin! Bre and Way are back in 2026 and are excited to discuss Black Animation Joy and what's keeping them animated. They explore some fantastic indie animated projects, with Bre highlighting Project Super Crush and the increasing visibility of Black queer stories from indie creators. They also mention how The Sunflower Club is curating indie shorts in their online zines, helping to give more independent projects exposure. Meanwhile, Way shares his thoughts on “All Dogs Go to Heaven” and how the film has inspired his own projects. It’s an exciting episode to kick off the new year! Want to share you thoughts? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

Heya KYA Kin! In this episode Bre and Way talk indie animation and the creative process behind their recent collaboration, "The Three Tomes Animatic Pilot". They also chat about the importance of animation community events like Lightbox, how learning to write can help with storyboarding, the book "Joke Farming" by Elliott Kalan, and Way's obsession with the movie The Amazing Maurice. Hope you like animation talk- cause that's what KYA does best!  Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

Happy Halloween KYA Creatures! 🧛🏾‍♂️🧛🏾‍♀️ In this episode Way and Bre talk Babies popping into their consciousness for the first time, Halloween traditions and the troubles of trick or treating in a city. Then Way talks Kaiju No 8 Season 1 and the Adam Sandler animated film "Leo". Then Bre sinks her fangs into all the good Vampire content she's been catching during spooky season including the "Interview with a Vampire" series and more! Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

KYA!! Happy Autumn! Bre and Way start the podcast off talking about the importance of self-care as an animation artist, and Bre recommends the book “Draw Stronger”. Then they discuss the struggles of loving “stanky” problematic animated films. And finally  they discuss their personal picks for most memorable cartoons from A to Z. Do you have any memorable cartoons you want us to talk about? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

Yo KYA fam!  In this episode we've got an enthralling interview with voice actors LaKira Porter, Corey Wilder, and Noah Belachew, who, between them, have worked on an array of anime, games, and indie animated projects. What's more? They each play main characters in Bre's indie animatic pilot The Three Tomes.  Get ready to go on a animated journey discovering how these phenomenal voices got started in their careers, and find out what keeps them animated!  Check out our guests' work: Corey Wilder https://www.coreywilder.com/ LaKira Porter https://www.lakiraporter.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@LaKiratheYapper Noah Belachew https://noahbelachew.carrd.co/ Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky You can email us at [email protected]

Huzzah, the next episode of KYA, Episode 5, arrived! We are back and we’re excited to jump into a couple of this summer's animated films!  We discuss Pixar’s new movie, Elio, and share our thoughts on why Elio may have underperformed at the box office but could potentially succeed in streaming. Then we talk about the sensational Sony film that’s taking the world by storm: K-POP Demon Hunters!  We also have fun with our hot takes about the queerness of Disney Villain's , opening a discussion of the ways films borrow from LGBT culture.  Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky You can email us at [email protected]

Happy Pride Month, KYA Posse! In this episode, Bre and Way explore modern gaming landscape. They revisit classic remakes like “Silent Hill 2” and discuss movie adaptations of video games as well as highlighting some prominent Black YouTubers. Additionally, they shine a light on Marlon Riggs, an influential LGBTQ+ activist and documentary filmmaker who thoughtfully examines Black identity and sexuality in America. Bre and Way also dive into the Adult Swim show “OMG Yes” and explore the concept of Black animation essentialism, emphasizing that Black cartoons are not monolithic.  Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky You can email us at [email protected]

WONDA!!! It's a new episode of Keeping you Animated!  In this episode Way and Bre chat about Inayu: Child of Wonder, and Disney's Lorcana Collectible Card Game. They also discuss maternity leave, Saturday Morning Cartoons, and revisit the "Censored Eleven" Connect with us! [email protected] - email  @KeepingYouAnimated - Instagram and Bluesky See ya there!

What up y'all! Bre and Way sit and chat with Kiana Mai - Director/Storyboard Artist and creator of "Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want To Be A Magical Girl" We talk about Kiana's inspirations including Pokemon, Character Ships, and Friendship! We also discuss creativity , the balance of having a creative job, and the struggle of creating art outside that job. You'll definitely want to listen into this convo! Find more of Kiana's work online here: https://linktr.ee/kianamai Connect with us! [email protected] - email  @KeepingYouAnimated - Instagram and Bluesky

Heya KYA Fam! This episode Bre and Way discuss the things keeping them animated this month! Way starts off diving into the free streaming services that are available at your local library. Next Bre talks about everybody's favorite webslinger Spiderman, and the new series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman, now available on Disney+. Afterward they talk about the "Annie's"  ASIFA West's animation award show, Ghost in the Shell Reboots, and Gabby's Dollhouse. Finally Bre and Way project on what will possibly be keeping them animated until next episode.....! Connect with us! [email protected] - email  @KeepingYouAnimated - Instagram and Bluesky

Like a pheonix rising from the ashes- Bre and Way are BACK, ready to keep you animated! This episode Bre and Way talk about where they've been, what they've been up to, and their hopes for the format of the new show! Connect with us! [email protected] - email  @KeepingYouAnimated - Instagram and Bluesky

Hey there everyone, we're Bre Navickas and Way Singleton and we're here to announce a new animation podcast...KEEPING YOU ANIMATED!  Keeping you Animated is a new (but familiar) podcast striving to educate, inspire, and empower black creatives pursuing careers in animation. We discuss topics relating to entertainment, what inspires us, our careers and chat with black creatives that work in (and around) the field of animation.   The first episode comes out Friday Feb 28th. So you can follow the podcast by going to keepingyouanimated.podbean.com , Spotify or Apple Podcasts--and be sure to follow us on Instagram and Bluesky @Keeping You Animated.   See you soon! 'Cause we’re… ”KEEPING YOU ANIMATED!!” 

Ever thought how Tv Shows and Films get those actors to work on their projects? Look no further than the Casting Department! Eliza clues us in on how casting works, and the day to day of a Casting assistant. We also discuss the struggles of casting characters of color. And of course, we talk ANIME!! CELEBRATE!!   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

WAVE YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR IF YOU FEEL RIGHT! WE'RE GONNA KICK IT INTO.....the Black N Animated Podcast! Bre and Way sit down for a chat about Space Jam: A New Legacy We discuss the movie, how fun it is, the stigma of people not being able to let loose and enjoy a wacky film, and the problem with not crediting EVERYONE that touches a film....come on now this should be SIMPLE! Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation Fam! This week Bre and Way sit down with Showrunner, Director, and nice dude Ian Jones Quartey. In this BW ep we talk about inspirations, and content that keeps us going when times are tough. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram   

Want to become an animation writer? You've stumbled upon the WRITE episode! (Get it?.... Geeeet it?) In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way sit down in the virtual booth with animation writer Shakira Pressley! They talk about her animation journey, from oddjobs to working for a lawyer, to writing cartoons! They also discuss ways to be better at writing, and what getting you're first writing gig might look like in the animation industry. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

It's the 50th episode spectacular of Black N Animated!   Bre and Way hit episode 50 and they just chat and share how they're feeling! We talk how the year has been treating us, personal creativity and making sure we're doing our best. Kick back, relax and enjoy a more low key episode of the BNA podcast.   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation Fam! Get ready for a double packed, feature length, summer blockbuster of an episode! Bre and Way sit down in the virtual booth with the one and only Bruce W Smith. we chat humble beginnings of rub tracing Batman and monkeys off of lunch boxes, and being encouraged by elementary school teachers to pursue art, to creating the Disney Channel hit TV show Proud Family! Hope you're ready to laugh, cry, and be amazed! You can find Bruce on Twitter @BruceAlimightee: https://twitter.com/BruceAlmighteee Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram       

Life is like a hurricane...especially if you just got out of school, and you're trying to break into animation.   Bre and Way sit in the virtual booth with Umaimah Damakka, Li Cree, and Shosh Joseph, three awesome animation artist that are early in their careers. We talk getting your first job in animation, and finding the path that fits you're style, and growing as you work to further your career. This is the part two of a two part episode! Find everyone's work online: Umaimah Portfolio: https://www.udamakka.com/  Umaimah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coloured_braids/ Li Cree Portfolio: http://www.li-cree.com/ Li Cree Twitter: https://twitter.com/38___sr Shosh Portfolio: https://artbyshosh.pb.online/   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hi Animation Fam!    Summer is just around the corner, and you know what that means.... GRADUATION SEASON! Bre and Way sit in the virtual booth with Umaimah Damakka, Li Cree, and Shosh Joseph, three awesome animation artist that are early in their careers. We talk getting your first job in animation, and finding the path that fits you're style, and growing as you work to further your career. This is the first part of a two part episode! Find everyone's work online: Umaimah Portfolio: https://www.udamakka.com/  Umaimah Instagram:  Li Cree Portfolio: http://www.li-cree.com/ Li Cree Twitter: https://twitter.com/38___sr Shosh Portfolio: https://artbyshosh.pb.online/   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation Fam, In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way have a virtual sit down with Lynne Southerland. Lynne has worked in animation for 20+ years as a producer, editor, and director. She co-directed Mulan II: The Final War, produced the HBO animated series Happily Ever After, and edited and produced the classic animated film Bebe’s Kids. I hope you're ready for a insightful, and delightful interview. You can find Lynne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnesoutherland/ Or Check out her IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0816110/ Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

What's up Animation Fam!   Bre and Way take a dive into the awesomeness that is Netflix's Animated Series- Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts. We talk music, aesthetic, and the appreciation of seeing black main characters in a fantasy setting. We also touch on HBOMax's Infinity Train and how awesome that series is too! So many great series! You kids got it good Haha! Kipo Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25UHUbpFTtY Infinity Train Season 3 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lCscBFY2Lg Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation Fam, In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way have a virtual sit down with Charles T Jones, Animatic Editor at Disney Television Animation.  We talk Charles' journey into animation, jumping from live-action editing to animatic editing, and color editing, and how the life of a pirate can help jump start your career.  There also a lot of Bean & Milk talk....like maybe we need to make a Bean and Milk podcast? Charles isn't online much...but you can catch him on Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlestjones/) or check out his credits on IMDB! (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2946121/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1) Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey howdy hey folks, On this BW episode of the podcast Bre and Way chat with David Steward II and Carl Reed of Lion Forge Animation. You may know Lion Forge as being part of the team behind the Oscar-Winning animated short film "Hair Love"! We talk David and Carl's journey's into animation, starting a animation studio, the ups and downs of running a studio, and the importance of having Black leadership in an animation studio when telling Black stories. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation Fam! In this episode Bre and Way sit down with Deborah Anderson aka BlkWmnAnimator. We discuss Deborah's Animation journey which takes her from Seoul, South Korea to New Orleans, Lousiana. She also talks about her inspiration for creating the BlkWmnAnimator Youtube Channel. You can find Deborah online at https://www.blkwmnanimator.com/ Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

You ever feel like.... a man stuck in a cat's body? No? Well spoilers...that's what you get with Pixar's Soul! Welcome back to Season 04 of the Black N Animated Podcast. As you may have guessed this episode Bre and Way talk about Pixar's Soul, and you might start feeling de ja vu as they discuss the trope of POC not staying human in animated films (a large portion of them being Disney). They also chat about the Clubhouse app, Spies in Disguise, and more! Get into the zone as they dive into this movie. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Heyhey everyone,   Bre and Way are back with an all new season of the Black N Animated Podcast!  New Episodes starting Feb 21st, 2021 and and every other Sunday following.  STAY TUNED!

Swing Looooow Sweeet Chariot...Coming forth to carry me.....to the end of Season 3 of the Black N Animated podcast! That's right. Here is the Season 3 Finale! Bre and Way are joined by Lorraine Grate, Nilah Magruder, Neil Wade and Lauren Andrews, staff of Black N Animated, to discuss our insights over the passed year, and what we look forward to for Black N Animated as an advocacy group.   Stay tuned for more BNA to come next year and coming events as well.  Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hello Hello Hello!   In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way sit in the virtual room with Tara Nicole Whitaker! We discuss Tara's journey: graduating from Calarts, working as a prop designer and character designer on a myriad of shows, all the way to her current position as Director on the new Proud Family: Louder and Prouder at Disney Television Animation. We also chat about dogs, stories that inspired us as kids, and what super powers we would have if we could have any....(We become a Danny Phantom conspiracy podcast for a few seconds  *ghost sounds*) You can find Tara online here: http://www.taranicolewhitaker.com/ and on Instagram @taranicolewhitaker : https://www.instagram.com/taranicolewhitaker/   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / Facebook

Trails of fire You always knew They would carry me home They'd lead me to you!! Welcome to another episode of the Black N Animated Podcast! And it wouldn't be a season of the Black N Animated Podcast if we didn't talk Anime for an episode. In this ep we chat with Lorraine Grate about one of the best Anime movies of 2019 "Promare". We discuss political allegories, the depictions of marginalized groups in anime, and why Promare is such an amazing film!  This one a hot one y'all! Get ready to listen to us all nerd out!  Haven't seen Promare yet? Buy it VOD! You can rent it for $1.99 on Youtube fam: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym_tkYKPig4 You can follow Lorraine Grate on: Twitter @rollainedraws Instagram: @lorrainegrate or visit her website at www.lorrainegrate.com Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / Facebook

*ahem*  DEFUND THE POLICE and.....Welcome back to the podcast everyone! In this episode we chat with real deal Neil Wade who was, (as of this recording) Coordinator of Current Series at Nickelodeon ( at the time of posting the ep he got promoted to Manager!! WOOT!) We talk his journey into animation by way of going to teach in Japan,  his career goals in animation, and what in the world a Coordinator of Current Series even does?! Neil is also Studio Liaison for the Black N Animated group! You can find Neil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helloneil100/ And his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-wade-74000310/   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / Facebook Catch ya later!

HEY ANIMATION FAMILY Black N Animated has been doing a bit of juggling behind the scenes and because we are having trouble finding the time to sit and record a new BW episode, we thought we'd revisit one of our topics from Season 1 talking about the Censored Eleven! Check out the info below.  ----more---- Hello world! We're excited to present to you the fourth episode of the Black N Animated podcast! In this BW episode (WB? BW? still figuring that out) Bre and Way discuss the Censored Eleven. These are animated shorts origanilly produced and released by Waner Bros.and withheld from syndication by United Artist in 1968, for it's racially insensitive content. We watch five of the shorts and discuss what makes them offensive, Is there any salvaging them to  make them better?  and why acknowledging these shorts is important. LINKS LINKS LINKS! hittin the trail for hallelujah land , All this and Rabbit Stew, Jungle Jitters : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9EfD32Bjts Coal Black and De Sebben Dwarves :  http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x50g4y Tin Pan Alley Cats : http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x98sa4 Negrobillia (The Problem with Apu) :  http://www.trutv.com/shows/the-problem-with-apu/videos/whoopi-goldberg-on-minstrelsy-and-her-collection-of-negrobilia.html Whoopi Goldberg Warner collection Introduction :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=HCT1clqci3I Thanks for listening folks! As always follow the podcast by going to blacknanimated.podbean.com. And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated Until next time!

HELLO ANIMATION FAMILY, Black N Animated took a bit of a break to support our community in the BLACK LIVES MATTER movement. We want you to know BNA continues to strive to highlight and uplift black creatives working in animation.  In this episode we interview Storyboard Artist and Sheet Timer Aaron Brewer! He spins us his tale on how he got into animation, and we learn a little about what an Animation Sheet Timer does. You can find Aaron Brewer online at www.brewtoons.com And on social media at https://www.instagram.com/brewstuff/   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / Facebook   See you late-oes, from Beans and Potatoes! ;D

Get READY! GET SET....LISTEN TO THIS NEW EPISODE!!! This week we chat with Animation Video Essayists Al-Tariq Harris (aka ToonrificTariq) and David (aka The Storyteller). We talk about being an Animation Reviewer from a Black perspective. the Youtube Content Creator's landscape, and a WHOLE LOT OF TEEN TITANS GO!!!! (HECK YEAH folks talking cartoons!! makes me so happy! ) You can catch ToonrificTariq's YT channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpsNkB1QPzk1BM_evWbVibw  And The Storytellers channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheStorytellerAJ/featured   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / Facebook

HEY ALL YOU PEOPLE! HEY ALL YOU PEOPLE! HEY ALL YOU PEOPLE WON'T YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!!!!!! We have a GREAT episode for you all this week. We talk with Animation and Comics writer Taneka Stotts about their animation journey. We dig in on the difference between animation and comic writing, how to get into animation writing, making scanlations, and how to come up with story ideas! Taneka is SUPER INSIGHTFUL and just fun to be around so please enjoy and follow them on social media. https://twitter.com/tanekastotts https://www.instagram.com/tanekastotts/   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / Facebook TTFN HashtagAshleys! ;D

Hey there BNA listeners. I hope you're all doing your best during these difficult times.  Today we bring to you a different kind of BW episode. Black N Animated was reached out to by Verbum Dei High School, an all boys Catholic, Jesuit, college and career preparatory school in LA. They wanted to hear what we had to say about working in the animation industry and what advice we could give for those in high school still investigating their careers, and college prep.   Join Bre, Waymond, Lorraine and Neil as they offer some good words of advice and as per usual, get some anime knowledge in there.  Any youngsters still in high school looking into animation, this is the episode for you! Neil Wade: Current Series Coordinator @ Nickelodeon Animation Breana Williams: Production Coordinator @ Disney Television Animation Lorraine Grate: Design/Asset Production Coordinator @ Wild Canary Animation  Waymond Singleton: Storyboard Artist @ Disney Television Animation  Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram / Facebook

Hey Animation Family! Hope everyone is practicing social distancing and staying healthy!  In this episode we talk with Animator and Indie Filmmaker Chris Wade. We discuss his animation journey, working as a freelance animator for government jobs, animation testing in mobile games and explainer videos, and garnering an animation network online. This is our second remote interview, hope you are ready to learn from an animator working in Washington, DC You can find Chris Wade on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsmeChrisWade Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

It's a family thing.. a family...Black N Animated~  Hey there animation family, we're back again this week with another BW, WB..( It's been three seasons... it don't matter) episode.  This time Bre and Way take a look at another Bruce W Smith classic. One that a lot of young black folks grew up watching in the early 2000s on Disney Channel. The Proud Family!   Here a little discussion about 3 episodes  "Behind Family Lines", "I had a Dream", and "Culture Shock." Each episode diving into something relevant to all our lives.  The different types of family dynamics within black culture, Islamophobia following the attacks on 9/11 and how we can convey the message of unity to young children, and teaching kids about racism and black struggles.  Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation family! Bre and Way are keeping the podcast ball rolling! In this episode we talk with  Monique aka Simply Robotix! She is a podcaster, a mentor, a blogger and all around awesome person that is great to know! We talk her animation journey, favorite films, and building an animation community online and in real life! Plus it's our first remote record! Monique lives in NYC and talks the NY animation industry. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

I HAVE A DREAM.... That one day a black and animated podcast will come back for Season 3 in 2020.... Get ready for you dream to come into fruition because Black N Animated is BACK! To kick things off, your hosts Bre and Way watch the old educational VHS classic "Our Friend Martin".They discuss story theme, 90's animated aesthetic, and the history of Martin Luther King. They even have a James Earl Jones show up as a surprise guest for two seconds!   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey howdy hey everyone,   Bre and Way are back with an all new season of the Black N Animated Podcast!  New Episodes starting Feb 23th, 2020 and and every other Sunday following.  STAY TUNED!

Hey howdy hey,   We're back this week after a teeny tiny break in the system for some catching up/personal stuff for our hosts. All is well with the world.. except is this... THE LAST EPISODE OF THE SEASON? It's here. It's the beginning of the end.... or... just this season. Bre and Way wrap up their jam packed season 2 with a few kind words of thank yous , goofs and what they're looking forward to in the awaited 3rd season. Not to mention the slow but steady growth beyond just being a podcast.  Slow and steady wins the race. T hings are cooking.  Stay tuned for more BNA to come next year and coming events as well.  Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! [email protected] - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey howdy hey it's that time again! However we're mixing things up a little bit here on this second to last episode of the season ( *GASP* ). Instead of a BW episode we've got another dope interview for you!    This week Bre and Way have a great chat with India Animator Chaz Bottoms. A fellow Chicagoan like Bre , Chaz has made the great leap to the west coast and has been here making waves.  He's started his own remote, freelance studio, directed and produced various shorts, and a feature.. he's constantly working on various projects for clients on the web and has started to create a community of animators to do business together with.  You don't want to miss this episode, proving that for the Indie life there's a will and a way and Chaz is certain do that and more.  Chaz's portfolio : http://www.chazbottoms.com/ The Indies Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bluegeekmusic/the-indies-an-animated-short All Kids go to Hell : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8VQlaW6ZvE

Hey Animation fam! This ep Bre and Way chat with Production Coordinator James Mosley! He talks about his experience as a Production Coordinator working and various shows and his personal journey to making it into animation. We talk about dreams of being in the NBA, making shorts on Newgrounds, and skills necessary to make it as a PC.  James has great inspiration content in his Insta Stories! Find him here: https://www.instagram.com/jamesmosleyii/ Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the podcast on Podbean: blacknanimated.podbean.com and listening and subscribe on Spotify, Itunes, and Google Play And be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! Catchya on the FLIPSIDE!---

Hey gang! In this episode of Black N Animated. Way and Bre discuss different ways of networking. We briefly discuss the first Black N Animated Mixer with Disney TVA and Disney Junior, and continue with discussion of how one networks in animation.  Have some more networking tips reach out to us on Instagram and Twitter @blacknanimated and check out the Black N Animated Facebook Group to interact with listeners of the podcast! You can also email us using [email protected]  Catch yah on the flipside!