Stay 'Tooned!
by Phil Machi
Who doesn't love cartoons? Join cartoonist Phil Machi as he takes listeners behind the scenes of the world's most beloved animated films and TV shows. Hear the stories you never knew existed from the creators directly responsible! Be sure to Stay 'Tooned!
Episodes
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Steve Bartek is a Cabin Man
Steve Bartek is an Orchestrator, a Composer, a floutist, AND he played guitar for Oingo Boingo! For years he has collaborated with Composer Danny Elfman on dozens of scores for film and television including stop-motion productions like The Nightmare Before Christmas and summer blockbusters like…
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Greg Hinde Checks the Checker
Composer Greg Hinde has had the unique experience of doing more than just music for cartoons. He served as Animation Checker on a number of films and TV series. His musical resume includes shows such as The Wild Thornberrys and The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy. Check out Greg's Music on-line:...
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No Human Being Could Stack Buttons like Clinton Hobart
Clinton Hobart, an official Disney Fine Artist, visits the show and tells how his path to animation diverged to oil paintings. Clinton builds his own "sets" for his still life paintings which range from Rapunzel's tower to a stack of Doritos chips. Visit Clinton on-line: Clinton Hobart Art In…
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Jazno Francoeur Effectively Affects Effects
Jazno Francoeur discusses his career in animation at Walt Disney Animation and as a teacher. He worked as an effects animator on Disney Feature projects like Lilo & Stitch, Brother Bear and Mulan. In 2020, Stay 'Tooned! tried something a little different. A livestream approach to discussing...
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Phil Cummings Comes Out Slugging
Having a career as an Animation Timing Director has become a dream come true for Phil Cummings. On this episode, Phil & Phil discuss the often overlooked importance of timing as it applies to shows like Invader Zim, Duckman, and Adventure Time. Visit Phil on-line: https://philcummingsart.com/ In...
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Dave Bossert Wrote the Book on Disney
Dave Bossert discusses his new book 3-D Disneyland and the Special Projects Division of Walt Disney Animation. Dave worked as an effects animator for Disney Feature on projects like Fantasia 2000 and Beauty and the Beast. Visit Dave on-line: https://davidbossert.com/ In 2020, Stay 'Tooned! tried...
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A Stitch in Time Saves Travis Blaise
Former Disney Animator, Travis Blaise joins Phil for the premiere episode of Stay 'Tooned! LIVE to discuss Lilo & Stitch, Disenchantment, and animation on Netflix. Travis even creates a custom drawing for Phil during this episode of none other than Stitch! Visit Travis online:...
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Elephants, Bears, and Aaron Blaise (Oh my!)
The Season TWO Finale has arrived! Former Disney Animator Aaron Blaise has had an impressive career in animation. From films like Beauty and the Beast, to Mulan, and Aladdin, Aaron went on to direct Brother Bear - Disney's 44th Animated Feature. Still creating all kinds of art inspired by animals...
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Visiting Toon Town with Gary K. Wolf
Author Gary K. Wolf not only visits Toon Town: he created it! The man behind Roger Rabbit and the Toon Town novel series talks with Phil about how the story inspired the movie ...and back again! Check out Gary's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/killerbowl/killerbowl Visit Gary...
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The Grim Adventures of Maxwell Atoms
Creator Maxwell Atoms shares the history of Grim & Evil and talks about his upcoming post-apocalyptic puppet action film: Dead Meat. Visit Maxwell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxwell.atoms ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁…
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Andy Sorcini & The Cutting Room Floor
Film Editor Andy Sorcini (Gravity Falls, A Goofy Movie, DuckTales) explains first hand about cutting together episodes of the Disney Channel original series, Amphibia! Connect with Andy on Twitter @MrBabyMan Connect with Amphibia's Showrunner on Twitter @Radrappy Get social with Stay 'Tooned! ☁…
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Feast Your Ears on Gregg Berger
Actor Gregg Berger (Duckman, Transformers, Aaahh!! Real Monsters) joins Phil to look back over his career in voice acting with some of his most celebrated characters. Get social with Stay 'Tooned! ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁ Subscribe:...
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Paul Rugg's Froynlaven
Writer and actor Paul Rugg explains what he looks for in a solid comedy during a deep dive into the quick-witted cartoon, Freakzoid! Visit Paul's Froynlaven: https://www.youtube.com/user/Froynlaven1 Check out Paul's Instagram @ruggrug1 ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ On Twitch:...
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Joe Rothenberg: No U's, Just Me's
Animator Joe Rothenberg gives an insightful look into his creation of Gumwad Island - an animated short for Nickelodeon. Visit Joe's website: https://joerothenberg.com/ Say "HI!" to Joe on Instagram & Twitter @joetatochips ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ On Twitch:...
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Voices ARE Fun with Mona Marshall!
Actor Mona Marshall talks about her many years in animation from South Park to Spirited Away. Mona's pet project Adventures of Puss 'N Dick as well as access to her tutorials are available from her website. Visit Mona's website: https://monamarshall.net/ ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁…
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Michael Swanigan is Never Board
Storyboard Artist Michael Swanigan (The Real Ghostbusters, Gargoyles) has been part of the animation business for decades! In this episode, he discusses how comic books trained him for a career in cartoon-boarding and what it was like meeting one of his heroes; Alex Toth. ☁ On Twitch:...
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Chuck Hüber Eats the WHOLE Apple
Actor Chuck Hüber (Dragon Ball Super, My Hero Academia) joins Phil to discuss the intricacies of English voice dubbing and his video game approach to fruit. Learn more about Chuck's Master Class: http://www.chuckhuber.org/ ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ On Twitch:...
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More Zim Means More Kevin Manthei
Invader Zim composer Kevin Manthei takes us on a deep dive into his music from the Netflix original movie, Enter the Florpus! Kevin on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kevin-manthei Kevin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KevinMantheiMusic/videos ☁ On Patreon:...
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Ron Diamond: Animation Showman
Producer and curator Ron Diamond talks about his experience in creating The Animation Show of Shows and how he's kept it vital for the past 20 years! Discover the Show: https://www.animationshowofshows.com Sign up for the ASOS Newsletter! ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ On…
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Bill Plympton on Your Face
Animator Bill Plympton (The Simpsons) joins Phil for the Season Two Premiere to discuss his success as an independent creator. Check out Bill's cartoons: https://www.plymptoons.com/ ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ Subscribe:...
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Meet THE TICK - In Person!
Voice Actor Townsend Coleman joins Phil for the Season One Finale! This episode covers his time as the very FIRST Tick and even Michelangelo in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon! This episode is sponsored by Austin Film Meet: http://www.austinfilmmeet.com/ ☁ On Twitch:...
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How to Be an EPIC Voice Actor Like Scott Rummell
Voice Actor, Scott Rummell talks about his time as the voice of Disneyland, Aquaman from Justice League back in 2001, and countless movie trailers! Visit Scott's work on-line: http://www.scottrummell.com/ This episode is sponsored by Austin Film Meet: http://www.austinfilmmeet.com/ ☁ On Twitch:...
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Who is Eek! The Cat and WHAT is a Sharkdog?
Animator/voice actor/creator Bill Kopp talks with Phil about his work on Eek! the Cat, Press Your Luck, and Mad Jack the Pirate! Visit Bill's work on-line: http://www.billkoppanimation.com/ This episode is sponsored by Austin Film Meet: http://www.austinfilmmeet.com/ ☁ On Twitch:...
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Andrea Romano on how Batman Changed a Life
Voice Director Andrea Romano visits the show after recently receiving a Winsor McCay lifetime achievement award at the 46th Annual Annie Awards. Andrea and Phil geek out over Batman - The Animated Series! ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁...
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Musical Answers in the form of McCuistion
Part 3 of 3 with Dynamic Music Partners' Composer Michael McCuistion to discuss his experience scoring Young Justice Outsiders, Aquaman and more! ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/yxcdq4tt ☁ Animated News via...
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A Dynamic Remix with Kristopher Carter
Part 2 of 3 into Dynamic Music Partners, finds Phil welcoming Emmy-winning composer Kristopher Carter to discuss his experience scoring Young Justice Outsiders and more! Check out Kristopher's original music: http://www.thekrprotocol.com/ ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁ On Patreon:...
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Why Lolita Ritmanis is a SUPER Woman
Part 1 of a 3-part music series centered around Dynamic Music Partners. Part 1 features an interview with Emmy-winning composer Lolita Ritmanis. She talks with Phil regarding her work on the brand new season of Young Justice: Outsiders and other works like Batman: The Killing Joke. Part 2…
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Margaret Kerry Makes You Believe in Fairies!
Entertainer Margaret Kerry reflects on her experience as the real-life Tinker Bell for Disney's Peter Pan (1953). ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/yxcdq4tt ☁ Animated News via Facebook:...
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Carey Means Remains #1 in da Hood, G!
Actor Carey Means, the voice of Aqua Teen Hunger Force's Frylock talks about his inspirations, musical theater background, and what it was like to be a floating box of French fries for 15 years on Adult Swim! Visit Carey Means on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE-8PwthFy6tgv2Gg2EOIg ☁...
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Find Out Why Tad Stones is the Terror that Flaps in the Night!
Animator Tad Stones - Creator of Darkwing Duck discusses his work for Disney including The Fox and the Hound, EPCOT, and Ducktales. Tad also shares his early love of Marvel comics. ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ Subscribe:...
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Peter Gaffney Ain't No Baby!
Writer Peter Gaffney stops by the show to talk about his experiences in writing for series such as The Simpsons, Rugrats, and co-creating Aaahh!!! Real Monsters. ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/yxcdq4tt ☁...
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Frederik Wiedmann talks Dragon Prince
Composer Frederik Wiedmann discusses his various film scores for projects like The Dragon Prince, Green Lantern The Animated Series, All Hail King Julien, and more! Discover Frederik's music here: https://tinyurl.com/y6wa92xw As well as here: https://lalalandrecords.com/releases/dc-universe/ And...
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Why Mike Peters' Grimmy Drinks from Toilets
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Mike Peters discusses his comic strip Grimmy and the animated series it inspired. Check out Grimmy online: https://www.grimmy.com/ ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/yxcdq4tt ☁...
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The Electric Dreams of Rich Walters
Composer Rich Walters joins Phil to discuss his work on the CG/live-action hybrid series, Reboot: The Guardian Code! Discover Rich's music: https://www.richwaltersmusic.com/ ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁ On Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/philmachi ☁ Subscribe:...
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Kaja Blackley Welcomes You to Dark Town!
Kaja Blackley, Canadian author and illustrator, joins Phil to discuss his book Dark Town and how it was turned into the dark comedy, Monkeybone. Check out Kaja's Maggie MacCormack here: https://maggiemaccormack.com/ ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁ On Patreon:...
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Who Hired Dave Spafford?
Animator Dave Spafford talks about his childhood exploring Disneyland, working on Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, and starting his own studio. Check out Dave's collaboration with Ryan Gosling, Lost River, here: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-River-Christina-Hendricks/dp/B00TF864TY ☁ On Twitch:...
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Are You Pondering What Dave Finkel is Pondering?
Writer Dave Finkel, formerly a writer on Animaniacs and Pinky & The Brain, went on to write for New Girl on Fox. In this episode, he talks with Phil about how he came to write for cartoons and what those experiences were like. ☁ On Twitch: http://twitch.tv/philmachi ☁ On Patreon:...
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What Makes Max Koch a Real Lion?
Actor Max Koch joins Phil for the Stay 'Tooned! Series Premiere. As the voice of Master Mantis for Dreamworks' Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Max is also the official spokes-cheetah for Cheetos snacks, Chester Cheetah. Visit Max's channel for some hilarious videos:...
About this show
Who doesn't love cartoons? Join cartoonist Phil Machi as he takes listeners behind the scenes of the world's most beloved animated films and TV shows. Hear the stories you never knew existed from the creators directly responsible! Be sure to Stay 'Tooned!
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Phil Machi