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Nation of Animation is a cartoon book club podcast for all ages! Join lifelong cartoon fans Ryan Stevens and Brooke-Erin Smith every other week as they discuss classic cartoons through...
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Nation of Animation is a cartoon book club podcast for all ages! Join lifelong cartoon fans Ryan Stevens and Brooke-Erin Smith every other week as they discuss classic cartoons through a modern lens and celebrate everything cartoons have to offer!
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Nation of Animation
Nation of Animation
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Hot Goof Summer
27 JUL 2024 · This week we’re talking about just a regular movie. Correction, after further investigation we’re talking about the 1995 cult classic, A Goofy Movie! We talk about who’s side we’re on, the muse that this film is, and an EXTREMELY goofy sequel! Also we got ya news here!
Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter
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Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation
BIG THANKS TO:
Jacob Menke for our theme
Follow them @menkemaster
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Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi
& a very special thanks to:
Kevin Lima! Thanks for bringing us this underappreciated masterpiece!
The State of Animation is GAWRSH!
Films we talked about:
A GOOFY Movie
Real World Recs:
Brooke: SPF 50 Sunscreen!
Ryan: The Coca-cola company, and it’s ice cold products!
This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!
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The Intelligent Design of Scavengers Reign
13 JUL 2024 · We’ve returned from our sojourn into space, listener, and we have seen things you wouldn’t believe! This week, we talk recent sci-fi masterpiece Scavengers Reign! What streaming service owns it? What makes its alien planet feel truly alien? How do we ascribe meaning in a world that doesn’t know we’re there? What is Ryan suddenly allergic to? Find out the answers to all these questions and more!
Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter
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http://brookeerinsmith.com
http://ryangstevens.com
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Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation
BIG THANKS TO:
Jacob Menke for our theme
Follow them @menkemaster
&
Urvashi Lele for our art
Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi
& a very special thanks to:
Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner for sharing their beautiful, twisted creation!
The State of Animation is - Levi! Our savior!
Episodes we talked about:
Episode 5, “The Demeter” - 17:22
Episode 6, “The Fall"- 30:04
Episode 9, “The Mountain” - 40:20
Episode 10, “The Decision” - 51:03
Real World Recs:
Brooke: Great Value Sausage, Egg & Cheese croissants from Walmart (though not specifically buying them, if you get what we mean)
Ryan: The Sopranos, streaming on Max
This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!
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The Making Of 'The Murder of Steamboat Willie'
15 JUN 2024 · This week on NATION of Animation we bring you some behind the scenes story time of the making of The Murder of Steamboat Willie. If you haven’t had a chance to hear the last episode, it's the perfect week for a double feature! Plus animation news and a sneak peek at what to expect next episode!
If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter
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brookeerinsmith.com
ryangstevens.com
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Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation
BIG THANKS TO:
Jacob Menke for our theme
Follow them @menkemaster
&
Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi
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a very special thanks to:
Everyone who helped bring this project to life, and everyone who helped bring it to the public!
The State of Animation is Award Winning!
Episodes we talked about:
E 84: The Murder Of Steamboat Willie
Real World Recs:
Brooke: The Rachel Incident: A Novel by Caroline O'Donoghue
Ryan: I SAW THE TV GLOW in select theaters now
This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!
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The Murder Of Steamboat Willie
1 JUN 2024 · Nation of Animation Presents:
Steamboat Willie, the iconic cartoon that launched Disney’s empire, has entered the public domain. He’s also been MURDERED! Ryan and Brooke, lifelong cartoon fans with unfulfilling day jobs, take it upon themselves to solve this unsolvable case of mouseslaughter – and their investigation will take them into a sordid, strange world of two-dimensional two-timing, cartoonish corruption, and monochrome mystery.They’ll encounter public domain figures with a potential axe to grind with Steamboat Willie, from Captain Pete to Tigger to the mythical Hercules himself. What happens to a character when they enter the public domain? What does it mean to be an intellectual property? And how could any of this be worth killing someone over? The answers may shake Ryan and Brooke’s faith in cartoons, authorship, and the public domain itself.
The Murder of Steamboat Willie is a Nation of Animation production, and is not produced, endorsed, licensed, or approved by the Walt Disney Corporation. All established characters depicted therein are in the public domain.
Written and Directed by Ryan Stevens and Brooke-Erin Smith.
Produced by Danny Mendoza
Ryan and “Mike” were played by Ryan Stevens
Brooke was played by Brooke-Erin Smith
Newscaster was played by Madison Hill
Captain Pete was played by Makela Yepez
Tigger was played by Freddie Powers
Disney Lawyer was played Kelsea Woods
Pinnocchio was played by John Floyd
Peter Pan was played by Clare Rollinger
Hercules was played by David Kepner
Additional voices for the Disney adults were provided by Jordan “Old Bean” Smith-Bowers and Hayden Bowers
Original music composed by Mitch McAndrew. You can find his work on bandcamp and Spotify as Dogcatcher.
Original art by Urvashi Lele.
Additional music and sounds include
“Dances and Dames” by Kevin Macleod licensed under a Creative Commons attribution license and sourced from http://FreeMusicArchive.org.
This show is a part of Atlanta Fringe Audio: Listen to other festival shows here: https://atlantafringe.org/fringe-audio/
If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter
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brookeerinsmith.com
ryangstevens.com
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Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation
This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!
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Have You Seen This Barbarian?
18 MAY 2024 · Ah-ah-nimation, Nation of Animation! We are back this week and we hope you brought your lantern and pet dragons because we return to the dark ages as we revisit Dave the Barbarian! Does anyone remember this show, did they focus too much on the barbarian angle, why was this show so funny? Also, listen till the end for a little secret sneak peek of what we’ve been working on!
If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter
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brookeerinsmith.com
ryangstevens.com
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Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation
BIG THANKS TO:
Jacob Menke for our theme
Follow them @menkemaster
&
Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi
& a very special thanks to:
Doug Langdale, thank you for bringing this unique experience to our tvs!
The State of Animation is strong like Dave!
Episodes we talked about:
E11: Girlfriend/ Ned Frischman: Man of Tomorrow
E8a: Band
E21b: Happy Glasses
Real World Recs:
Brooke: The Neapolitan Novels
Ryan: The Sympathizer on Max
This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!
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(Story) Bible Studies
4 MAY 2024 · Hallelujah, we’re back! This week we talk about something that has the animation world and Disney fans celebrating: the leaked storybibles! We talk about origins, our favorites, and ask the big questions, like, what’s a story bible again?
If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter
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brookeerinsmith.com
ryangstevens.com
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Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation
BIG THANKS TO:
Jacob Menke for our theme
Follow them @menkemaster
&
Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi
& a very special thanks to:
People who help lost media be found!
The State of Animation is Biblical!
Storybibles we talked about we talked about:
101 Dalmatian Street
(The Buzz On) Maggie
Gravity Falls “Nutshell” “Series Bible”
Brandy and Mr. Whiskers
Real World Recs:
Brooke: Challengers in theaters now
Ryan: euphoria by Kendrick Lamar
This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website !
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Rocket Power, Feminism, and Storm Preparedness
20 APR 2024 · This week we’re getting rad, twisted and extreme as we shred the waves of nostalgia with the power of Rocket Power! We talk about rad outfits, feminism, and conspiracy theories! Paramount plus, hit us up or fix your U.I.
If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese onTwitter
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brookeerinsmith.com
ryangstevens.com
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Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation
BIG THANKS TO:
Jacob Menke for our theme
Follow them @menkemaster
&
Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi
& a very special thanks to:
Klasky Csupo, again! Thanks for inviting us on these rad adventures and all the other stories produced through our childhood!
The State of Animation is Gnarly!
Episodes we talked about:
S1E6b Father's Day Off
S1E7a Powergirl Surfers
S1E19a Big Air Dare
S2E18a Hurricane Maurice
Real World Recs:
Brooke: The Other Two on Max
Ryan: Under the Bridge on Hulu
This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!
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McDonaldLand Geopolitics
6 APR 2024 · Badabababa, we’re watching it! This week we delve into the lost promotional media “The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald”! We’re talking about how wacky these adventures are, what the point of these promo episodes could possibly be, and Grimace’s culture! Also we’re creating worlds!
If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter
&
brookeerinsmith.com
ryangstevens.com
&
Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation
BIG THANKS TO:
Jacob Menke for our theme
Follow them @menkemaster
&
Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi
& a very special thanks to:
Klasky Csupo! Thanks for inviting us on these wacky adventures and all the other adventures produced through our childhood!
The State of Animation is wacky!
Episodes we talked about:
The Legend of Grimace Island
The Monster O' McDonaldland Loch
Real World Recs:
Brooke: Babel by R.F. Kuang
Ryan: Are you Afraid of the Dark Universe? The Podcast
This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!
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Great Clips from Barber Westchester
23 MAR 2024 · And now for something completely different! This week on Nation of Animation we are talking about the totally indie animated feature; Barber Westchester! This feature is such a treat we don't want to spoil anything because you can experience it yourself, cause it’s on YouTube! Check out the link below and you know we got that news!
If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter
&
brookeerinsmith.com
ryangstevens.com
BIG THANKS TO:
Jacob Menke for our theme
Follow them @menkemaster
&
Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi
& a very special thanks to:
Lilac for emailing us about this
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Jonni Peppers; for introducing us to Barbara, letting us know about the truth, and the Blimp fact!
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All the Guest Artist: Emily Martinez (Planet video) Victoria Vincent (Lucky and Dorbee TV show) Benni Quintero (Beast beyond the dome) Ian Worthington (Mr. Whale TV show) Chris Kim (Silver’s advice) Yasmeen Abedifard (Bene’s advice) Mel Murakawa-White (Gerard’s advice) Frankie Tamaru (Margaret’s advice) Kelly Ficarra (Prof Lemmings’ song) Tyrell Solomon (Church paintings) Zaria Bohanon (Crowd character designs during the projection room scene) Additional character animation by Maddie Brewer, Sidney Gale, Franky Wish and Benni Quintero
The State of Animation is idependent!
Check out Barbara Westchester!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf46FELFk2g
Real World Recs:
Brooke: Star Crossed by Kasey Muskgraves
Ryan: Blank City, Nowhere
This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!
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Clone High Yearbook
24 FEB 2024 · They’re baaaack! This week we’re talking about the recently revived Clone High, but we’re talking about the original 2002 run! Did it age well? Do we still enjoy it? Will anything bad ever happen to the Kennedy’s? Only one way to find out! Also Animation News!
If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.
Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.com
BIG THANKS TO:
Jacob Menke for our theme
Follow them @menkemaster
&
Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi
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Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Bill Lawrence for bringing back these historical figures for some very special episodes.
The State of Animation is Clone!
Series we talked about:
Clone High (Season 1)
Episodes We Talked About
S1 E3: A.D.D.: The Last 'D' is for Disorder
S1 E5: Sleep of Faith: La Rue D'Awakening
S1 E9: Raisin the Stakes: A Rock Opera in Three Acts
S1 E10: Litter Kills: Litterally
Real World Recs:
Brooke: The Traitors on Peacock
Ryan: Regency Solitaire II on Steam
This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!
Nation of Animation is a cartoon book club podcast for all ages! Join lifelong cartoon fans Ryan Stevens and Brooke-Erin Smith every other week as they discuss classic cartoons through...
show more
Nation of Animation is a cartoon book club podcast for all ages! Join lifelong cartoon fans Ryan Stevens and Brooke-Erin Smith every other week as they discuss classic cartoons through a modern lens and celebrate everything cartoons have to offer!
show less
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