Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation

Show #273. In this episode of the Skull Rock Podcast, hosts Aljon Go and Dave Bossert dive into the world of Disney and pop culture. They kick off the show with an introduction and a discussion about their recent experiences, including the first part of an interview with Ed Nowak, former deputy general counsel of the Walt Disney Company. The hosts engage with listener feedback, share insights on c...

Show #272 New year, new show! Dave Bossert and Aljon Go catch up from the holiday break and review the series finale of Stranger Things, discuss the weekend box office, entertainment news, and more! Pre-order the book today - ⁠⁠The Art of John Canemaker: An Animator's Garden by The Old Mill Press, Inc Books - Indiegogo⁠⁠ We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Show #271 features hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go as they remember former Disney Imagineering SVP Sotto with a replay of their June 2022 interview. They also chat about their favorite films and series of 2025 and share the latest Disney travel deal. Pre-order the book today - ⁠The Art of John Canemaker: An Animator's Garden by The Old Mill Press, Inc Books - Indiegogo⁠ We are now on Patreon!...

Show #270 - Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with John Canemaker about his new book, "The Art of John Canemaker: An Animator's Garden." The duo also talks about the latest entertainment news. Pre-order the book today - The Art of John Canemaker: An Animator's Garden by The Old Mill Press, Inc Books - Indiegogo We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Show #269 - Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part two of their interview with Bruce Reitherman, documentary filmmaker and the voice of the original Disney animated Christopher Robin in Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree and Mowgli in The Jungle Book. We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew!...

Show #268 - Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part one of their interview with Bruce Reitherman, documentary filmmaker and the voice of the original Disney animated Christopher Robin in Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree and Mowgli in The Jungle Book. We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skull Rock Podcast | Join our crew! |...

Show #267 - Host Dave Bossert interviews co-host Aljon Go about his career in music, radio, touring with his band, and working for a guitar company. The duo also chats about the latest movie, streaming, and pop culture news. Aljon Go is a Nashville-based broadcaster and guitar industry professional. For over 15 years, he hosted the influential “Local Buzz/Nashville Tapes” radio show, championing N...

Show #266 - Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 5 of a series of interviews with Tad Stones, animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, producer, and director. Stones is best known for creating, writing, and producing the animated series Darkwing Duck and producing Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Aladdin, Hercules, and Buzz Lightyear of Star Com...

Show #265 - Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 5 of a series of interviews with Tad Stones, animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, producer, and director. Stones is best known for creating, writing, and producing the animated series Darkwing Duck and producing Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Aladdin, Hercules, and Buzz Lightyear of Star Com...

Show #264 - Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 4 of a series of interviews with Tad Stones, animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, producer, and director. Stones is best known for creating, writing, and producing the animated series Darkwing Duck and producing Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Aladdin, Hercules, and Buzz Lightyear of Star Com...

Show #263 - Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 3 of a series of interviews with Tad Stones, animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, producer, and director. Stones is best known for creating, writing, and producing the animated series Darkwing Duck and producing Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Aladdin, Hercules, and Buzz Lightyear of Star Com...

Show #262 - Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 2 of a series of interviews with Tad Stones, animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, producer, and director. Stones is best known for creating, writing, and producing the animated series Darkwing Duck and producing Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Aladdin, Hercules, and Buzz Lightyear of Star Com...

Show #261 - Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 1 of a series of interviews with Tad Stones, animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, producer, and director. Stones is best known for creating, writing, and producing the animated series Darkwing Duck and producing Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Aladdin, Hercules, and Buzz Lightyear of Star Com...

Show #260 - Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share a classic interview from the Skull Rock Podcast Vault featuring Supervising Animator Dave Spafford. Spafford is best known for his work with Disney, Bluth, and Warner Bros. Animated films - Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Little Mermaid, An American Tail, and Space Jam. In this episode, Spafford shares stories of how he was hired by Disney and some of...

In show #259, host Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 6, and the last part of their conversation with director Bill Kroyer, plus they talk about the top-viewed streaming series, box office, pop culture, and the latest Disney travel deal. Bill Kroyer is a trailblazing animator and director who helped bridge traditional hand-drawn techniques with early computer graphics, notably co-directing the g...

In show #258, host Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 5 of their conversation with director Bill Kroyer, plus they talk about the top-viewed streaming series, box office, pop culture, and the latest Disney travel deal. Bill Kroyer is a trailblazing animator and director who helped bridge traditional hand-drawn techniques with early computer graphics, notably co-directing the groundbreaking Tron...

In show #257, host Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 4 of their conversation with director Bill Kroyer, plus they talk about the top-viewed streaming series, box office, pop culture, and the latest Disney travel deal. Bill Kroyer is a trailblazing animator and director who helped bridge traditional hand-drawn techniques with early computer graphics, notably co-directing the groundbreaking Tron...

In show #256, host Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 3 of their conversation with director Bill Kroyer. Cat Arcori returns to chat about the latest pop culture, film, TV, Disney, and music news, along with the latest travel deal. Bill Kroyer is a trailblazing animator and director who helped bridge traditional hand-drawn techniques with early computer graphics, notably co-directing the groundbr...

In show #255, host Dave Bossert is back with Aljon Go and shares part 2 of their conversation with director Bill Kroyer. The duo also chat about the latest pop culture, film, TV, Disney, and music news, along with the latest travel deal. Bill Kroyer is a trailblazing animator and director who helped bridge traditional hand-drawn techniques with early computer graphics, notably co-directing the gro...

In show #254, hosts Aljon Go and Dave Bossert sit down for part 1 of their conversation with director Bill Kroyer. Cat Arcori returns to discuss this week's box office, pop culture, Disney Park news, and reviews of new movies and series. Bill Kroyer is a trailblazing animator and director who helped bridge traditional hand-drawn techniques with early computer graphics, notably co-directing the gro...

It's episode #253! Hosts Aljon Go and Dave Bossert continue their chat with Producer, Writer, and Muppeteer, Bill Barretta, about the creation of Muppets Mayhem, the relationship between Disney and the Muppets, and more! Cat Arcori returns to discuss this week's box office, pop culture, Disney news, and reviews of new movies and series. Learn more about Bill Barretta ⁠— The Barretta Brothe...

It's episode #252! Hosts Aljon Go and Dave Bossert chat with Muppeteer Bill Barretta about Muppets Tonight, Pepe the King Prawn, and more! The duo also discusses this week's box office, pop culture, Disney news, and reviews of new movies and series. Learn more about Bill Barretta — The Barretta Brothers We are now on Patreon! Click this link to support the show - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

It's episode #251! Hosts Aljon Go and Dave Bossert chat with music director Shawn Degenhart, about his new book, Walt Disney’s Cinderella in Full Score. Experiential producer, Cat Arcori, returns to chat about this week's box office, pop-culture, Disney news, and more! Learn more about Shawn Degenhart at Degenhart Music . To help celebrate the 75th anniversary of this beloved classic, the...

It's episode #250! Hosts Aljon Go and Dave Bossert explore the dynamic world of Disney and pop culture, featuring highlights from San Diego Comic-Con and the release of "Fantastic Four: First Steps." Joined by Cat Arcori, they discuss her convention experiences and delve into the ongoing Kevin Lima Month, where the filmmaker shares insights into his Hollywood journey and creative cha...

In episode #249, hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 5 from a series of interviews with Kevin Lima, chronicling his career, including the production of Disney's Enchanted. The hosts also discuss the latest Disney and pop-culture news, movie reviews, streaming content, and a special poem from Matt Mason celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Disneyland. Kevin Lima, a director and animator,...