Keeping You Animated

Happy Pride Month, KYA Fam! In this episode,  Bre is away to work on The Three Tomes Kickstarter campaign , Way and Jordan have a conversation with Al-Tariq Harris, known as YouTuber ToonificTariq and creator of the amazing indie show, "hey.".  We discuss his 13 years as a video essay YouTuber, and his experiences and inspirations behind kickstarting “hey.”!  Find Tariq online! YouTube: https://ww...

It's another episode of Keeping You Animated! Producer Jordan hops in to express one of her greatest passions....Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Meanwhile, Bre and Way are living the dream as they talk through working on their current passion projects, the ups and downs of preparing to launch a Kickstarter Campaign, and the joys of seeing your story ideas come to life through short film developm...

In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way interview the creator of the animated short "Waves" Jason Raymond! Jay gives us his journey into animation, his inspirations behind "Waves", and what is keeping him animated. Find Jay online:  https://www.jayrayart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay_rayart/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jay_rayart Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at...

Link to Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/OoJ_tvl3Lv0?si=psEceExFyKtIk_Wl Hey Howdy Hey there KYA fam! In this episode of the podcast Bre moderates a panel of 5 brilliant indie creators working on projects featuring Black Magical protagonists! It is truly an extraordinary episode. Because this also marks our first ever Live Video episode (WOOHOO!) If you'd like to peek the video head over to our You...

Happy Black History Month! In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way kick it with the KYA crew, and chat with KYA Producer Jordan Hackman and Editor Mann Lightfoot. We dive into the things keeping us animated including watching Oscar nominated movies (and putting Paul Thomas Anderson on blast), Marvel Movies, Indie Creators, and Puzzle Games! Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at keepingyou...

Happy New Year, KYA Kin! Bre and Way are back in 2026 and are excited to discuss Black Animation Joy and what's keeping them animated. They explore some fantastic indie animated projects, with Bre highlighting Project Super Crush and the increasing visibility of Black queer stories from indie creators. They also mention how The Sunflower Club is curating indie shorts in their online zines, helping...

Heya KYA Kin! In this episode Bre and Way talk indie animation and the creative process behind their recent collaboration, "The Three Tomes Animatic Pilot" . They also chat about the importance of animation community events like Lightbox, how learning to write can help with storyboarding, the book "Joke Farming" by Elliott Kalan, and Way's obsession with the movie The Amazing Maurice. Hope you lik...

Happy Halloween KYA Creatures! 🧛🏾‍♂️🧛🏾‍♀️ In this episode Way and Bre talk Babies popping into their consciousness for the first time, Halloween traditions and the troubles of trick or treating in a city. Then Way talks Kaiju No 8 Season 1 and the Adam Sandler animated film "Leo". Then Bre sinks her fangs into all the good Vampire content she's been catching during spooky season including the...

KYA!! Happy Autumn! Bre and Way start the podcast off talking about the importance of self-care as an animation artist, and Bre recommends the book “Draw Stronger”. Then they discuss the struggles of loving “stanky” problematic animated films. And finally  they discuss their personal picks for most memorable cartoons from A to Z. Do you have any memorable cartoons you want us to talk about? Email...

Yo KYA fam!  In this episode we've got an enthralling interview with voice actors LaKira Porter, Corey Wilder, and Noah Belachew, who, between them, have worked on an array of anime, games, and indie animated projects. What's more? They each play main characters in Bre's indie animatic pilot The Three Tomes.  Get ready to go on a animated journey discovering how these phenomenal voices got started...

Huzzah, the next episode of KYA, Episode 5, arrived! We are back and we’re excited to jump into a couple of this summer's animated films!  We discuss Pixar’s new movie, Elio, and share our thoughts on why Elio may have underperformed at the box office but could potentially succeed in streaming. Then we talk about the sensational Sony film that’s taking the world by storm: K-POP Demon Hunters!  We...

Happy Pride Month, KYA Posse! In this episode, Bre and Way explore modern gaming landscape. They revisit classic remakes like “Silent Hill 2” and discuss movie adaptations of video games as well as highlighting some prominent Black YouTubers. Additionally, they shine a light on Marlon Riggs, an influential LGBTQ+ activist and documentary filmmaker who thoughtfully examines Black identity and sexua...

WONDA!!! It's a new episode of Keeping you Animated!  In this episode Way and Bre chat about Inayu: Child of Wonder, and Disney's Lorcana Collectible Card Game. They also discuss maternity leave, Saturday Morning Cartoons, and revisit the "Censored Eleven" Connect with us! keepingyouanimated@gmail.com  - email  @KeepingYouAnimated -  Instagram  and  Bluesky See ya there!

What up y'all! Bre and Way sit and chat with Kiana Mai - Director/Storyboard Artist and creator of "Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want To Be A Magical Girl" We talk about Kiana's inspirations including Pokemon, Character Ships, and Friendship! We also discuss creativity , the balance of having a creative job, and the struggle of creating art outside that job. You'll definitely want to listen into t...

Heya KYA Fam! This episode Bre and Way discuss the things keeping them animated this month! Way starts off diving into the free streaming services that are available at your local library. Next Bre talks about everybody's favorite webslinger Spiderman, and the new series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman, now available on Disney+. Afterward they talk about the "Annie's"  ASIFA West's animation...

Like a pheonix rising from the ashes- Bre and Way are BACK, ready to keep you animated! This episode Bre and Way talk about where they've been, what they've been up to, and their hopes for the format of the new show! Connect with us! keepingyouanimated@gmail.com - email  @KeepingYouAnimated - Instagram and Bluesky

Hey there everyone, we're Bre Navickas and Way Singleton and we're here to announce a new animation podcast...KEEPING YOU ANIMATED!  Keeping you Animated is a new (but familiar) podcast striving to educate, inspire, and empower black creatives pursuing careers in animation. We discuss topics relating to entertainment, what inspires us, our careers and chat with black creatives that work in (and ar...

Ever thought how Tv Shows and Films get those actors to work on their projects? Look no further than the Casting Department! Eliza clues us in on how casting works, and the day to day of a Casting assistant. We also discuss the struggles of casting characters of color. And of course, we talk ANIME!! CELEBRATE!!   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! black...

WAVE YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR IF YOU FEEL RIGHT! WE'RE GONNA KICK IT INTO.....the Black N Animated Podcast! Bre and Way sit down for a chat about Space Jam: A New Legacy We discuss the movie, how fun it is, the stigma of people not being able to let loose and enjoy a wacky film, and the problem with not crediting EVERYONE that touches a film....come on now this should be SIMPLE! Be in the know on eve...

Hey Animation Fam! This week Bre and Way sit down with Showrunner, Director, and nice dude Ian Jones Quartey. In this BW ep we talk about inspirations, and content that keeps us going when times are tough. 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 ...

Want to become an animation writer? You've stumbled upon the WRITE episode! (Get it?.... Geeeet it?) In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way sit down in the virtual booth with animation writer Shakira Pressley! They talk about her animation journey, from oddjobs to working for a lawyer, to writing cartoons! They also discuss ways to be better at writing, and what getting you're first writing gi...

It's the 50th episode spectacular of Black N Animated!   Bre and Way hit episode 50 and they just chat and share how they're feeling! We talk how the year has been treating us, personal creativity and making sure we're doing our best. Kick back, relax and enjoy a more low key episode of the BNA podcast.   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimate...

Hey Animation Fam! Get ready for a double packed, feature length, summer blockbuster of an episode! Bre and Way sit down in the virtual booth with the one and only Bruce W Smith. we chat humble beginnings of rub tracing Batman and monkeys off of lunch boxes, and being encouraged by elementary school teachers to pursue art, to creating the Disney Channel hit TV show Proud Family! Hope you're ready...

Life is like a hurricane...especially if you just got out of school, and you're trying to break into animation.   Bre and Way sit in the virtual booth with Umaimah Damakka, Li Cree, and Shosh Joseph, three awesome animation artist that are early in their careers. We talk getting your first job in animation, and finding the path that fits you're style, and growing as you work to further your career...

Hi Animation Fam!    Summer is just around the corner, and you know what that means.... GRADUATION SEASON! Bre and Way sit in the virtual booth with Umaimah Damakka, Li Cree, and Shosh Joseph, three awesome animation artist that are early in their careers. We talk getting your first job in animation, and finding the path that fits you're style, and growing as you work to further your career. This...