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Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation

Aljon Go and Dave Bossert

SKULL ROCK PODCAST, hosted by Aljon Go and Dave Bossert, explores the entertainment galaxy weekly with insightful conversation, stories, and special guests—talking all things Disney! Listen to never-before-heard stories and behind-the-scenes moments from some of your favorite Disney films, theme park attractions, performances, books, music, and so much more! Hear the latest news about Disney"s past, present, and future! SKULL ROCK PODCAST is your go-to source for the magic we all love.

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01:41:09

Rick Farmiloe - The State of Animation

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/06/16

In episode #244, hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share their chat with animator Rick Farmiloe, discussing the current state of animation and more!Rick Farmiloe has been animating childhoods for over 30 years, and is best known for breathing hilarity into iconic Disney sidekicks Scuttle, LeFou, and Abu in the beloved Academy Award-winning films The Little Mermaid. During his 11 years under contract with Disney, Rick animated on seven features, which also included The Black Cauldron, The Great Mouse

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01:24:58

Jim Hillin Part 4 - AI's Role in Visual Effects

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/06/09

In episode #243, hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share the 4th part of their chat with Jim Hillin, visual effects animator, about AI's role in visual effects and the current state of animation!Jim Hillin is known for his work on Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), Mary Poppins Returns (2018), and Spider-Man 2 (2004).We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew! | Patreon

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01:28:48

Jim Hillin Part 3 - Disney to Sony and the Impact of...

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/06/01

In episode #242, hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with Jim Hillin, visual effects animator, about his transition from Disney to Sony and the impact of AI on visual effects! Jim Hillin is known for his work on Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), Mary Poppins Returns (2018), and Spider-Man 2 (2004).We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew! | Patreon. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock

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01:27:12

Jim Hillin Part 2 - Dinosaur (2000) and the Rise of...

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/05/26

In episode #241, hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with Jim Hillin, visual effects animator about the transition to digital animation and the film, Dinosaur (2000), PLUS the latest pop-culture, streaming, and box office news! Jim Hillin is known for his work on Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), Mary Poppins Returns (2018), and Spider-Man 2 (2004).We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast | Join our

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01:18:48

Jim Hillin Part 1 - Creating the Iconic Beauty and...

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/05/19

In episode #240, hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with Jim Hillin, visual effects animator, PLUS a review of Final Destination: Bloodlines, the latest Disney and pop-culture news, and more. Jim Hillin is known for his work on Disney's Beauty and the Beast (1991), Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), Mary Poppins Returns (2018), and Spider-Man 2 (2004).We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew! | Patreon

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00:33:40

Roger Chiasson Part 4 - Queen, Jagger, and Clone High

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/05/12

In episode #239, hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part four of their interview with animator/art director Roger Chiasson, discussing AI in animation, working with Queen and Mick Jagger, Clone High on MAX, and future projects!We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew! | Patreon. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast is powered by Riverside.fm. Click⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

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01:49:16

Roger Chiasson Part 3 - Curious George Movie

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/05/05

In episode #238, hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part three of their interview with animator/art director Roger Chiasson, discussing the behind-the-scenes of "Curious George (2006)" and more!We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew! | Patreon. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast is powered by Riverside.fm. Click⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and start making great

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01:33:38

Roger Chiasson Part 2 - Who Framed Roger Rabbit -...

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/04/28

In episode #237, hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part two of their interview with animator/art director Roger Chiasson, where they discuss the behind-the-scenes of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit," the challenges of developing projects, and the current state of animation. The hosts also answer listener emails and review the latest movies, streaming shows, and books. Roger Chiasson is a former animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios and a former animation supervisor at Yowza! Animation,

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01:30:38

Roger Chiasson Part 1 - Working with International...

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/04/21

In episode #236, hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with animator/art director Roger Chiasson about his start in the industry and the challenges of working with international production companies. The hosts also answer listener emails and review the latest movies, streaming shows, and books. Roger Chiasson is a former animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios and a former animation supervisor at Yowza! Animation, which his brother Claude founded in 1996. Learn more at IMDB.We are now on Patreon

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01:36:40

Walt Disney's Forgotten Australia with Derham Groves

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/04/14

Episode #235 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with author Derham Groves about his new book, "Walt Disney's Forgotten Australia: From Mickey's Kangaroo to Outback At Ya!" The hosts also answer listener e-mails and review the latest movies, streaming shows, and books. About the AuthorDerham Groves is a Senior Fellow in Architecture at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He has written extensively on popular architecture and design, including Anna May Wong, Arthur Purnell,

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01:34:38

Not Just a Goof with Eric Kimelton, Christopher ,...

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/04/07

Episode #234 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go welcome a special panel to discuss the new documentary on Disney Plus, "Not Just a Goof," with filmmakers Eric Kimelton, Christopher Ninness and Kevin Lima. "Not Just a Goof,” is documentary exploring the untold story of “A Goofy Movie,” which debuts on Disney+ on April 7. Just in time for the 30th anniversary of “A Goofy Movie,” this documentary follows a young creative team tackling their first Disney feature, facing disappointment upon

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01:46:09

Theodore (Ted) Thomas Part 2, Walt & El Grupo

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/03/31

Episode #233 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part two of their chat with Theodore (Ted) Thomas about Walt & El Grupo. Thomas is an Emmy and WGA award-winning filmmaker and historian. He is the director of Frank and Ollie (1995), Walt & El Grupo (2008), and Growing Up with Nine Old Men (2013). Join us for a special screening of "The Puppetoon Movie" Newly Restored at the Fine Arts Theatre, Beverly Hills, April 20, 2025, 1 PM Special 88th Anniversary Celebration as we salute

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01:27:45

Theodore (Ted) Thomas Part 1, The Legacy of Disney's...

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/03/24

Episode #232 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with Theodore (Ted) Thomas about being in a Disney family, and the legacy of the 9 Old Men. Thomas is an Emmy and WGA award-winning filmmaker and historian. He is the director of Frank and Ollie (1995), Walt & El Grupo (2008), and Growing Up with Nine Old Men (2013). We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew! | Patreon. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast is powered by Riverside.fm

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01:35:18

Peter Raymundo & Andrew J. Hall at Animation Y'all...

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/03/17

Episode #231 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go are back and catching up from being on the road the past few weeks and sharing thoughts on the recent Animation Y'all Expo in Nashville. Aljon also shares a couple of interviews with illustrator, Andrew J. Hall (@andrewjhallart) • Instagram) and Peter Raymundo (@peter_raymundo_author) • Instagram). Andrew Hall is the author and illustrator of multiple children's books and the creator of the Bartholomew Babbitt book series and products. His love

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00:05:08

Robert Lence, Art of the Story (Part 4)

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/03/10

Episode #230 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go sit down with Robert Lence for the fourth and final part of their interview with Director/Storyboard Artist, Robert Lence. Lence has been a major contributor on some of the most successful films in the history of animated features. In his thirty-year animation career, he has worked as a Director, Screenwriter, Head of Story, Storyboard Artist, Visual Development Artist, Story Consultant, Lecturer and Teacher, helping create original characters, writing

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00:40:21

Robert Lence, When a Studio Changes Directions (Part 3)

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/03/03

Episode #229 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go sit down with Robert Lence for part 3 of their interview, taking us into the production of Disney's Home on the Range! Director/Storyboard Artist. Lence has been a major contributor on some of the most successful films in the history of animated features. In his thirty-year animation career, he has worked as a Director, Screenwriter, Head of Story, Storyboard Artist, Visual Development Artist, Story Consultant, Lecturer and Teacher, helping create

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00:49:26

Robert Lence - From Pixar to Dreamworks (Part 2)

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/02/26

Episode #228 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go sit down with story artist, Robert Lence for part 2 of their discussion! Lence has been a major contributor on some of the most successful films in the history of animated features. In his thirty-year animation career, he has worked as a Director, Screenwriter, Head of Story, Storyboard Artist, Visual Development Artist, Story Consultant, Lecturer and Teacher, helping create original characters, writing dialogue, and shaping the story on over a dozen

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00:51:25

Robert Lence, Part 1 - How Staying Humble Got Me to...

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/02/17

Episode #228 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with Robert Lence, Director/Storyboard Artist. Lence has been a major contributor on some of the most successful films in the history of animated features. In his thirty-year animation career, he has worked as a Director, Screenwriter, Head of Story, Storyboard Artist, Visual Development Artist, Story Consultant, Lecturer and Teacher, helping create original characters, writing dialogue, and shaping the story on over a dozen major-release animated

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02:14:57

Remembering Joe Hale (Disney's The Black Cauldron,...

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/02/10

Episode #227 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go remember the career of Joe Hale (June 4, 1925 – January 29, 2025) with an interview they had with him from November 2020. Joe Hale, who spent 35 years as an animator, layout artist, and producer at Disney and received an Oscar nomination for his effects work on the 1979 film The Black Hole. Hale started as an inbetweener on Alice in Wonderland (1951) and worked on such other classics as Peter Pan (1953), Lady and the Tramp (1955), Sleeping Beauty (1959),

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01:48:03

Animation Y'all Expo with Tom and Tony Bancroft

Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation ·

2025/02/03

Episode #226 hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with former Disney Animators, Tom and Tony Bancroft (Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast) about their Animation Ya'll at Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠February 21 - 23, 2025. As well as building the animation scene in Music City. The duo also chat up the latest entertainment news, streaming content reviews, Disney news, and the latest travel deal.We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show -

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