Nation of Animation

On Nation of Animation, the Cartoon Creeptacular comes to an end on All Hallow’s Eve (eve) with a sequel to our list episode! We talk about our top 10 HALLOWEEN TELEVISION specials, guaranteed to get you in the Halloween mood, whether you’re more of a creep seeker and not! Also check out ModdedController 360 on YouTube, or in Dune, he’s a friend of the Pod and could use the publicity. If you like...

On Nation of Animation the Cartoon Creeptacular rolls on as we talk about the 2009 stop-motion animated dark fantasy “Coraline”. We talk stop-motion, tiny sweaters, and facts from the main man, Director Henry Selick (told by Ryan)! What kind of podcast does Other Ryan host? If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and fol...

Welcome to Nation of Animation’s first annual October Cartoon Creeptacular, and this week we kick things off with the Cartoon Network mini-series “Over the Garden Wall”. We talk about the original pilot, bring in a special guest, and discuss celebrity casting. Also it’s the Mario Movie Minute hosted by Ryan and timed by Brooke! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Fol...

Move it, Podcast Listener! This week we’re talking about the classic Nicktoon “Hey Arnold!”. Is Arnold boring or the second coming? We also discuss Nickelodeon Reboots, The evolution of the series, and the VERY late Jungle Movie. Arnold hit us with that smooth jazz! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our...

You’re going to wanna strap in for this one y’all. This Nation of Animation we open up Ryan’s big book of Animation Lore with Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. Ryan takes on the task of going through the many lives of Jojo and Brooke is awarded the cleverest person. Whether you’re the Brooke or the Ryan, this episode is for you! You thought this was written by the hosts…but it was I, Dio! If you like the...

If you look at your clock you’ll notice it’s time to Jam! This week Nation of Animation welcomes you to the original jam with 1996’s Space Jam! Is Michael Jordan charismatic enough to carry a movie? Are the Looney Tunes in hell? And we stroll over to the Sketchy Side, that’s right even Space Jam isn’t safe. We also take some questions, So come on and slam! (but only if you wanna jam.) If you like...

Hallelujah! Grab your favorite version of the Bible and follow along as we talk about the Dreamworks 1998 American animated religious musical film, Prince of Egypt! We discuss non-religious themes, peak Schwartz music, and the sketchy side of the film. Grilled Shrimp all around! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, an...

Buongiorno! We spend the week in our home theatre aka our living room and travel to Italy by watching the new Disney and Pixar film Luca! This episode does contain MAJOR SPOILERS, so watch Luca and then listen! We discuss Disney’s queer coding, Brooke’s Pixar rankings, and Luca’s Lunchies. Disney put your money where your mouth is! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe....

On this week’s episode we grab our portal gun and jump into this universe’s version of the sci-fi animated show; Rick and Morty. We discuss the fluidity of continuity, consequences of a show with no consequences, and looking back at the fandom. Funniest thing I’ve ever heard broh. If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub,...

On this week’s episode we finally get to talk about one of Brooke’s favorites as we discuss the adult animated sitcom; Tuca & Bertie. We talk about female friendship, our love for Lisa Hanawalt, and the new season! Can Steven Yeun do no wrong? If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith a...

On this week’s episode we’re back at the movies with the Oscar Nominated film; Wolfwalkers! We talk about Oscar snubs, Oliver Cromwell, and we are joined by a very special guest and friend of the pod, Urvashi Lele! This is a big episode for both wolf and horse girls alike! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and foll...

On this week’s episode we finally get to talk about an anime with Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood! We talk about the weight of death in this anime, lack of good dads, and the sketchy side. Fans, please send your Roy x Riza Fanfic and AMV’s to us! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmi...

On this week’s episode, Nation Of Animation is going international! We discuss just the tip of the Canadian animation iceberg. We talk about the difficulty level of having fun when having a library card, unlocking those hidden memories, and our American/Canadian reboot. Nation of Animation does NOT believe that pre-film shorts are directly correlated to divorce. If you like the show, don’t forget...

On this week’s episode we watched the Brooke acclaimed “Cult Classic” The Tick! We talk about the Nation of Animation Himbo club, the return of the sketchy side, and Universe planning vs standalone. Marvel, our phone lines are waiting! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryan...

On this week’s episode Nation of Animation goes to the movies with Kiki’s Delivery Service! We talk about the difference between the Original and the Disney version, themes of the film, and we have a very special little guest drop by! Those of you here for any of Ryan’s challenges; please form a single file line. If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagr...

On this week’s episode we talk about the hit Netflix SadCom, BoJack Horseman! Consider this your SPOILER WARNING for the series. Ryan finally talks about his favorite show, and Brooke’s got beef with a main character. Stanley Tucci, we know you read the description, please reach out to us. If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonb...

On this week’s episode we talk about the ahead of its time, animated dramedy, As Told by Ginger; but with a courtroom twist. We talk ships and our Ginger OTP! Ryan’s got beef with an elementary schooler, Brooke’s unlocking your locked memories of Seal Girl, and we ask the audience that you don’t tell Ryan’s parents that he watched As Told by Ginger! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, revi...

Love is in the air (again) on this week's nation of animation. We talk about the truest love; the love between animation and their fans! Ryan’s got goofs, Brooke’s got neopets, and we talk to RWBY fan and cosplayer Rebecca Shrom! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithch...

In our newest episode; love is in the air a whole week early on Nation of Animation, as we talk about our favorite ESTABLISHED animated couple FROM TELEVISION. We talk through the controversy, spoiler filled honorable mentions, and we break our own rules about love! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our...

In our newest episode we talk about Brooke’s absolute, without a doubt, single favorite show; The Amazing World of Gumball. We talk about the internet’s sex symbol, Brooke is anti-dad & pro-mom, and WARNING; WE TALK ABOUT THE DEATH OF THE PEPPERONI CHILD! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @theb...

In our pilot episode we talk about a little indie show called Bob’s Burgers. We talk about the goooood cast, making our own burgers, and we ask the hard questions! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. You can follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter. The State of Animation is Strong! BIG THA...

Welcome to Nation of Animation; it’s a cartoon bookclub! Join your new favorite co-hosts, Ryan & Brooke, each week as they delve into the worlds of animation both nostalgic and new. From the punderful belcher burgers names to the hard-hitting trial of who Ginger Foutley should’ve ended up with! Pour yourself a big bowl of cereal and settle in for Nation of Animation every other Saturday morning! T...