Black N' Animated

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! blacknanimated@gmail.com - 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! blacknanimated@gmail.com - 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! blacknanimated@gmail.com - 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

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! blacknanimated@gmail.com - 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! blacknanimated@gmail.com - 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! blacknanimated@gmail.com - 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! blacknanimated@gmail.com - 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! blacknanimated@gmail.com - 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 blacknanimated@gmaill.com  Catch yah on the flipside!

What up Animation FAM!! This ep Bre and Way chat with Production Assistant Vassiea Hurt! She talks about what she does as a Production Assistant in the Design Department of a 3D animated series at Nickelodeon, and drops some great advice about networking, and how skills from a different career path can help you pursue your animation career. You can catch Vassiea Hurt on Twitter @VahSeeYa :https://twitter.com/vahseeya 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! STAY GOLDEN, FOLKS---

   Hey howdy hey BNA Listeners!! Bre and Way are back this week to chat about the SUPER HERO... STATIC SHOCK, WHOOP WHOOP!  It's almost funny how long it's taken them to talk about this show. WELL THE WAIT IS OVER.  Bre and Way discuss 3 iconic episodes in the series, and discuss their powerful messages involving gun violence, bullying, racisim, and black acceptance.   Static is a show that wasn't afraid to be silly, but also tackle important issues that children should learn about. They also dive in briefly to the Origin of Static in Milestone Comics and his creator Dwayne McDuffie.  Come to think of it... maybe it's good it took them a little bit longer to get around to talking about Static. Yesterday, 6/1/19 was the 25 year anniversary of Static Shock! PERFECT TIMING!

Hey animation fam!! This week Way and Bre Interview Storyboard Artist Dashawn Mahone: Dashawn Twitter: https://twitter.com/@dashawnmahone Dashawn Instagram: http://instagram.com/dashawn.mahone Valorous Tales: https://valoroustales.com/

Hey gang!! In this episode of Black N Animated. Way and Bre discuss Iconic Black Voice Actors. We name as many as we can think of along with well known works of theirs. (No shade to people we didn't get to mention.)   Who are your favorite black voice actors?  Tell 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 blacknanimated@gmaill.com  Here is a list of the vocal talent mentioned in this episode! : Phil Lamar (https://imdb.to/2DOSDWM ), Cree Summer (https://imdb.to/2GXxY3R), Regina King (https://imdb.to/2Y6OxBd), John Witherspoon (https://imdb.to/2JiYg36), James Earl Jones (https://imdb.to/2WywHXe), LeVar Burton (https://imdb.to/2Yf2ptp), James Avery (https://imdb.to/2Y1U1Nw), Kevin Michael Richardson (https://imdb.to/2WpmP2j), Gary Anthony Williams (https://imdb.to/2JeWyjc), Keith David (https://imdb.to/2H3VKfN), Isaac Hayes (https://imdb.to/2Vf3jcg), Zeno Robinson (https://imdb.to/2H

Hey howdy hey,     we're back again with another episode for you! This time we interview Technical Director on Disney TVA's Big City Greens CHRISTINA HALSTEAD YA'LL!    We dive into the world of a critical role in the animation process that honestly isn't talked about enough! The TD's are the last line of defense and they are the problem solvers.  She tells us the tale of how she came into the world of animation and how everyone has their own path into the industry, whether it's the traditional way of doing internships... or being recognized for knowing certain programs and becoming a valuable asset to the pipeline. We even peer into her personal love of fantasy creature character design and her love of the hero's journey and how those tales inspire her own work.  Check out the world of being a TD you guys! You don't wanna miss it!   LINKS LINKS LINKS!! Christina's Portfolio : http://shadowbrushcreations.com/ Chirstina's twitter : https://twitter.com/Risuquin Christina's instagram : https://www.instag

Zip ah Dee doo Dah every body! This week we discuss Song of the South. This film has been lock away in the Disney Vault for years because of controversial stereotypes. However many people may recognize elements from the film but have never seen it, including the song Zip-Ah-Dee-Doo-Dah and characters like Br'er Rabbit, Bear and Fox.  Bre and Way watch the film and review what make it so controversial, and ask themselves if it really is something that must be hidden in the vault forever. 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! STAY GOLDEN, FOLKS---

Welcome back everyone!! Get ready, this episode we talk with Color Designer and all around cool person, Mariama Alizor. We discuss her journey into becoming a Color Designer, and what you do as a Color Designer on a television animated show, and the thought process behind choosing the right colors. (It's a real color-filled episode y'all) Ooooh don't forget them SWEET SWEET Links!: Mari's Portfolio: https://www.chromantica.com/ Mari's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/astronacht/ Mari's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chromantica Color & Light by James Gurney: https://www.amazon.com/Color-Light-Realist-Painter-Gurney/dp/0740797719 Don't forget, you can subscribe to the podcast at  blacknanimated.podbean.com Or you can listen to the podcast through Spotify, Itunes, or even, 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!