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The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast

The Bancroft Brothers

Twin animators Tom and Tony Bancroft get together and talk about their Disney Animation past, the present animation business, and the future of animation. Interviews with talented artists, inspirational words, and wild speculation will help you grow as a person - or not. Sponsored by TaughtByAPro.com - your destination for the art instruction you need. See http://taughtbyapro.com for online animation, character design, illustration, comic arts, cartoon creation and more.

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01:12:02

You've graduated... now what?

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/10/10

In this episode, Tony and Tom tap three recently graduated animation students to discuss what they are experiencing in the scary "real world" of animation! We feature Riley Housden (Undrgraduate), Dakota Byard (Masters), and Jacob Birm (Masters) all of which attended the Lipscomb Animation program in Nashville. Find out their thoughts and expectations in school and the reality they hit up against going into the industry and even how they feel AI will affect them now and in the future. You gotta

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59:05

Indie Animation with the founder of Brazen Animation...

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/09/27

Indie Animation with the founder of Brazen Animation - Bryan Engram

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01:24:25

Light of the World: How to make an Indy 2d feature...

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/09/05

To celebrate today’s release of the 2d animated film “Light of the World”- a film the Bancroft’s worked on- they discuss the ins and outs of creating a 2d independent animated feature film. They are joined by directing partner John J Schafer and producer Pam Darley. Let’s get into it!

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59:08

The Bookish Animator: Julia McIntyre

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/08/29

The Bancroft’s sit down with Julia McIntyre, also known as @thebookishanimator_ After losing her dream job in 2d animation, she gained popularity on her social media by creating animated scenes based on books she was reading. Publishers now come to her to create custom content for new book releases!

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01:16:35

With YouTube Artist Jackie Droujko

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/08/15

Welcome to a fun and inspiring episode of our podcast, featuring YouTube character designer, filmmaker, and influencer Jackie Droujko! 🎙✨ In this candid conversation, Jackie opens up about her creative journey — from early struggles to major successes — and shares the lessons she’s learned along the way.

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01:14:13

With Digital brush creator, Kyle Webster!

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/08/01

It's podcast episode 275 and we saved it for the amazing Kyle T. Webster! If you have used Photoshop within the last five years, you know Kyle by his digital brushes that he created for Adobe. He has an interesting story of being the forerunner of creating digital brushes, creating relationships with major studios, being an early entrepreneur on Gumroad, and his more recent decision to leave Adobe to join Procreate! Get "brushed up" on Kyle in this episode!

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01:10:40

Is 2D Animation making a comeback? With Snow Bear...

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Is 2d animation making a comeback? It is if you're talking with Tom and Tony and Aaron Blaise and Nick Burch! Join these four animation vets as they discuss where 2d animation is now, what's happening with Aaron's one man-, hand drawn "Snow Bear" short film, will Disney get back into the 2d game, and what's next for this group of 2d animation lovers!

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50:47

Making your own Animated short - with Nathan...

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/07/04

There are a flood of amazing animated short films out and coming your way so Tony and Tom are sitting with a few creators to discuss their films pre-Oscar buzz! For this episode, the Bancrofts interview Disney animation supervisor Nathan Englehardt and Disney Storyboard artist Jeremy Spears, the two creators/directors of the CG animated short film "Forevergreen". This short was created by themselves and a small team of dedicated artists, all on their "off hours" from their jobs at Disney and

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53:00

Steamroller Animation

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/06/14

Tony (without Tom this time) sits down with the founders of Steamroller Animation- a new independent animation studio that is creating "steam" throughout the industry! Innovative training programs and interesting projects abound at Steamroller. Have a listen to hear how they are trying to make a difference in the US animation market!

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37:36

Phineas and Ferb - Dan Povenmire & Jeff “Swampy” Marsh

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/05/30

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01:05:17

Making it in Animation with Aaron Blaise, Lara...

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/05/17

Recorded at this year’s Animation Y’all Expo this was a panel called “Making it in Animation” with words of encouragement from vets to newer industry professionals. This panel includes tips, tricks and anecdotes from Aaron Blaise, Lara Carson, Matt O’Callaghan and wonderfully moderated by Chelsea Trousdale. If you are struggling to find your way in the crazy business of animation, this podcast is for you!

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01:29:02

GenAI as a Tool? with filmmaker Paul Trillo

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/04/25

Here's a description: In our unofficial "Part 3" of podcasts where we talk to industry insiders about GenAI usage and how it will affect artists, The Bancroft Bros talk with filmmaker Paul Trillo from the LA studio, Asteria. Paul and his team have just finished an animated music video for artist Cuco called “A Love Letter to LA" that uses hand drawn 2d animation and GenAI in harmony with each other. Paul went out of his way to make sure real artists and animators were paid and that they created a

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01:06:17

"Here’s the pitch..” Chris Sonnenburg & Jeff Snow...

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/04/12

The Bancroft Brothers present the Chris Sonnenburg show- co-starring Jeff Snow! Yep, this episode is a panel that Chris and Jeff put on at our own Animation Y'all Expo just a couple months ago. Chris leads the panel which is called "Here’s the pitch..” - and he goes deep on how you need to think about your show so it can get bought! Chris and Jeff use real world examples and behind the scenes of developing shows like the "Tangled" animated series for Disney! This one should NOT be missed!

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50:32

Co-creator of Pixar’s Win or Lose series, Carrie Hobson!

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Co-creator of Pixar’s Win or Lose series, Carrie Hobson!

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37:09

VO Actor Eric Bauza

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/03/14

In this fun episode, the Bancroft Bros get the chance to speak with the amazing voice actor, Eric Bauza, the voice for Daffy Duck, Elmor Fudd and many more. He also does a pretty good TRUMP, as you'll hear. We discuss the upcoming release of the fully 2D animated new WB feature film, "The Day the Earth Blew Up". You won't want to miss this one! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts from.

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01:15:03

Illustrator James Gurney

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/03/01

The Bancroft Brothers are honored to have the legendary illustrator, James Gurney on the podcast this week! We discovered so many similarities in our paths and mutual loves and influences. Enjoy this discussion of animation, illustration, and even a bit of where he believes things are headed for himself- and possibly you.

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59:15

Paul and Gaetan Brizzi

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/02/14

The twins interview twins in this Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast episode! French animation mastors and Disney alum directors, Paul and Gaetan Brizzi, have a storied past on some of the most epic Disney films of the 90s. Tony and Tom discuss their storyboarding and directing of some of the most iconic scenes in films like Hunchback of Notre Dame and Fantasia 2000! Enjoy the accents!

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01:14:16

From Illustration to Character Design with Thomas...

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/02/02

Welcome to another Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast! In this episode, Tom and Tony interview uber-talented illustrator and character designer Thomas Fluharty. Thomas has been in advertising and editorial illustration for magazines and newspapers for most of his career and has recently dove into the animation world through character design. In fact, he is the head character designer for the new "The Chosen" animated series.

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01:17:06

Seize the Day!

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/01/17

The BBros reminisce about a time in their lives when these two wet behind the ears, shy boys were trying to break into the animation industry. These are the stories that were game changer moments and helped define us. Listen to this episode if you are just starting out and-Seize the day!

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01:12:34

Designing Animation with Izzy Burton

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast ·

2025/01/03

The Bros enjoyed a sit down conversation with the talented UK Concept Artist Izzy Burton! Fresh off of working together on a 2D feature film, we discuss: Her amazing drive and how she doesn't suffer from FOMO, but FONC (Fear of Not Creating), having an artist partner, and what the UK animation market is like right now and how she finds work. Happy New Year from the Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast and thank you for your support in 2025!

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