Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation

Aljon Go and Dave Bossert chat with Producer and Production Manager, Alice Dewey Goldstone about her time at Walt Disney Animation's Renaissance. The duo also discusses the latest Disney, movie, streaming, and pop-culture news. An animation industry veteran, Goldstone's credits include feature films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Paramount Animation, and Lionsgate. At Disney, Goldstone produc...

Aljon Go and Dave Bossert chat with Emmy Award-winning Art Director, Alan Bodner. He has worked for numerous studios and production companies, including the Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros., DreamWorks, The Cartoon Network, and Filmation, to name a few. Credits include the Emmy-nominated Kim Possible, Phineas & Ferb, The Replacements, Mickey's Twice Upon A Christmas, The Iron Giant, Cinderell...

Aljon Go and Dave Bossert share part one of their chat with Producer, Animator, Writer, and Artist, John Pomeroy. They also talk about the latest news surrounding Disney, new films, and animation. John Pomeroy is an animator who has worked for several major studios, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Sullivan Bluth Studios . He has also worked as a producer and screenwriter on several ani...

Aljon Go and Dave Bossert share part one of their chat with Producer, Animator, Writer, and Artist, John Pomeroy. They also talk about the latest news surrounding Disney, new films, and animation. John Pomeroy is an animator who has worked for several major studios, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Sullivan Bluth Studios . He has also worked as a producer and screenwriter on several ani...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with writer, animation producer, author, and historian Jerry Beck about the 2020 Oscar Animation category as well as some game-changing animation over history, including Disney. The duo also discusses the latest pop culture and film news including the Abigail Disney documentary, and the recent passings of Louie Anderson and Meat Loaf. Jerry Beck is a writer, an...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with Producer, Writer, and Director, Arnold Leibovit about The Puppetoon Movie (1987), The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pal (1985), and Pal's connection and influence on Walt Disney and animation. Arnold Leibovit is an award-winning writer, director, and producer. He wrote, directed, and produced the acclaimed film tribute "The Fantasy Film Worlds of George Pa...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go talk about the latest pop-culture and film news as well as remember Roy E. Disney. Roy E. Disney (January 10, 1930 – December 16, 2009) was the longtime senior executive for the Walt Disney Company , which was founded by his father, Roy O. Disney , and his uncle, Walt Disney . At the time of his death, he held more than 16 million shares (about 1% of the company), a...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go revisit a classic interview with Director, George Scribner as he discusses directing "Oliver and Company" and "Prince and the Pauper." Aljon also remembers Disney Legend Betty White. Thanks to you, the Skull Rock Podcast is on the list of the Best 100 Disney Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021 (feedspot.com) . Follow the team! Skull Rock Podcast | Facebook - Aljon Go (...

Happy holidays! Hosts Aljon Go and Dave Bossert talk about the latest pop-culture and movie news and revisit a classic interview with Producer/Animator/Writer Joe Hale. The duo chats about his career as an artist for Walt Disney Studios during the studio's transition in the 80s. Joe Hale was born on June 4, 1925, in Newland Village, Indiana. He is known for his work on The Black Cauldron (1985), S...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with bestselling author, Kimberley Bouchard and her latest book, "The Positively Disney Cookbook: Personal Recipes From Your Favorite Celebrities Across the Disney-Verse." Aljon and Dave also discuss the latest movie and pop-culture news, including a brief review of Marvel Studio's "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story." Kimberley Bo...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with Stephen Anderson, animator, film director, screenwriter, and voice actor who made his feature-film directorial debut with the 2007 Disney animated feature film, Meet the Robinsons, where he also provided the voice of Bowler Hat Guy, Bud, and Tallulah Robinson. He was also a co-director in the 2011 Disney animated feature film, Winnie the Pooh, and voiced K...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go talk to Academy Award winner, animator, and educator, John Canemaker about his favorite books about Disney animation for the gift-giving season as well as the latest pop-culture film and tv headlines.  John Canemaker has won an Academy Award, an Emmy, and a Peabody Award for his animation and is an internationally-renowned animation historian and teacher. &nbsp...

Dave Bossert & Aljon Go talk to Mark Simon, Producer/Director/Story Artist about his career in film, television, and storyboarding. They also touch on the latest film and pop-culture Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars news. Mark Simon counts more than 30 years of experience working in the entertainment industry as a producer and director for live-action and animation, writing and lecturing, and ama...

Dave Bossert & Aljon Go chat about the latest Disney and pop-culture news as well as feature part two of Dave's conversation with Producer/Agent, Richard Kraft about his amazing Disney Park collection. Richard had amassed a collection of nearly every single attraction poster, countless pieces of original Imagineering concept art, and vehicles and props from attractions such as Disneyland's Sky...

Dave Bossert & Aljon Go chat with Richard Kraft about his career in music, management, directing, and producing. The duo also discusses the recent Disney+ Day reveals. Kraft is the co-owner of Kraft-Engel Management, one of the world’s leading agencies specializing in representing film, theatre, television, and video game composers, songwriters, and music supervisors. Kraft-Engel clients have...

Dave Bossert & Aljon Go talk about some of the best streaming content across Disney+, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, as well as upcoming films you should be checking out and the latest pop-culture news. Follow the team! Skull Rock Podcast | Facebook - Aljon Go (@aljongo) • Instagram & Dave Bossert (@dave_bossert) • Instagram - Email us: aljon@skullrockpodcast.com | dave@skullrockpodcast.com. Pre-o...

Dave Bossert & Aljon Go share part two of their chat with Imagineer Tom Morris. Aljon also talks about the new Book of Boba Fett trailer on Disney Plus as well as film and pop-culture news. Tom Morris is a former creative development executive at Walt Disney Imagineering who guided groundbreaking projects for over 30 years. Highlight projects include the original Journey into Imagination at Ep...

Dave Bossert & Aljon Go share part one of their chat with Imagineer Tom Morris. The duo also discusses the latest Disney, film, and pop-culture news. Tom Morris is a former creative development executive at Walt Disney Imagineering who guided groundbreaking projects for over 30 years. Highlight projects include the original Journey into Imagination at Epcot—then called EPCOT Center—the concept...

Dave Bossert & Aljon Go chat with Art Director/Animator, Fred Cline and his career at Walt Disney Animation and more. They also discuss the latest pop-culture news including William Shatner going to space, and the passing of Disney Legend Ruthie Tompson. Cline attended Monterey Bay Academy, a private preparatory boarding high school on the California coast. He attended Pacific Union College an...

Dave Bossert & Aljon Go discuss the latest James Bond box office returns, Disney+ Day, and pop-culture news. They also serve up the 2nd part of their interview with Bob Kurtz, founder of Kurtz & Friends Animation. Kurtz is a Peabody Award-winning animation director, writer, designer, and founder of Kurtz & Friends Animation has created/produced animated theatrical titles for most major...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go celebrate the one-year anniversary of Skull Rock Podcast as well as the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort with an Imagineer Panel! Sharing never before heard stories are Disney Imagineers Alan Coats, Chris Merritt, and Ethan Reed. Listen to the end of the show to hear an UNRELEASED Track "America Showcase" from the Marc Davis vault courtesy of Chris M...

Dave Bossert & Aljon Go chat with Bob Kurtz, founder of Kurtz & Friends Animation about his career and working with Walt Disney. Kurtz, Peabody Award-winning animation director, writer, designer, and founder of Kurtz & Friends Animation has created/produced animated theatrical titles for most major studios including the Walt Disney Company, Universal Studios, MGM, Sony Entertainment, C...

Dave Bossert & Aljon Go chat with Donald W. Ballard, author of Disneyland Hotel: The Early Years 1954—1988. The book, in its second edition, includes new high-resolution photos and updated details. This highly illustrated book is a must-have addition to any Disneyphile’s library or for anyone who has fond memories of staying at the Disneyland Hotel during the exciting early years of the Disney...

Hosts Aljon Go & Dave Bossert celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire, with the film's producer Don Hahn. Hahn is credited with producing some of the most successful animated films in recent history, including Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (the first animated film to be nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture) and The Lion King. Hahn is currently Executive Produce...

Hosts Aljon Go & Dave Bossert celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Disney's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, with the film's producer Don Hahn. Hahn is credited with producing some of the most successful animated films in recent history, including Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (the first animated film to be nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture) and The Lion King. Hahn is currently Executive Produ...