Ask The Animators

Ask The Animators – Special Guest: Disney Animator Tony Bancroft Join hosts Brian Curl and Tim Ingersoll for an unforgettable conversation with legendary Disney animator Tony Bancroft ! In this episode, Tony shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories from his years at Disney, discusses the creative process behind bringing animated characters to life, and offers valuable advice for aspiring animat...

Ask the Animators – Episode 8: Aaron Blaise Join us as we welcome legendary Disney animator, director, wildlife artist, and educator Aaron Blaise. With over 30 years of experience, Aaron has worked on Disney classics including Beauty and the Beast , Aladdin , The Lion King , Pocahontas , Mulan , and co-directed Brother Bear . In this episode, Aaron shares stories from his Disney career, insights i...

We are honored to welcome legendary animator and director John Pomeroy to the show! From bringing unforgettable characters to life at Disney and Don Bluth Studios to helping shape some of the most beloved animated classics of all time, John’s career has inspired generations of artists and storytellers. Join hosts Brian Curl and Tim Ingersoll as they sit down with John for an incredible behind-the-...

Join Tim Ingersoll and Brian Curl for another exciting episode of Ask The Animators ! In this episode, we dive into YOUR animation questions, discuss some of the latest industry news, and give new insight into the future of independent animation. We also tease a HUGE upcoming guest for the next podcast episode… and trust us, animation fans are NOT going to want to miss this one!  Plus, we share mo...

In this episode, we dive into some of the hardest-hitting questions from YOU — the viewers . Nothing is off the table as we tackle real concerns, real struggles, and real opportunities in today’s animation industry.  We also break down the exciting resurgence of 2D animation — why it’s making a comeback, what studios are doing differently, and how shifting audience demand is opening new doors.  Mo...

Join us for a special episode of Ask The Animators , filmed LIVE at the Animation Y’all Expo in Nashville, Tennessee! In this episode, we hit the expo floor to talk with passionate attendees, talented exhibitors, and some of the most respected names in the animation industry. From rising creators to legendary artists, this event brought together the heart and soul of animation, and we captured it...