5 Animation Podcasts To Listen To
Looking for something interesting to listen to while working those late nights? Podcasts have been my personal favorite way to help keep my working times much easier. It’s a great insight into the industry and always a fun way to learn more about shows and films. Here are 5 of my current favorites:
Minkyu & Shiyoon
My most recent addition to my podcast list! Run by Disney veteran artists Minkyu Lee and Shiyoon Kim, the duo started the podcast to have more open conversations about animation: both the artform and the industry. Minkyu Lee is best known for working on films like Frozen and Moana, and directed the Oscar-nominated short film Adam & Dog. Shiyoon Kim is a renowned character designer who has worked on Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, and Tangled.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc.
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
When talking about animation podcasts, The Bancroft Brothers podcast always comes to mind. Both from Disney, Tony and Tom Bancroft discuss the industry along with interviews with legends like Glen Keane to Brad Bird.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc.
Chiustream
The Chiustream podcast, hosted by artist Bobby Chiu, talks about art and life as an artist. This has always been one of my go-to podcasts to listen to. Bobby interviews many veteran and newcomer artists from not just the animation industry, but game, illustration, and film as well.
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc.
DRAWN: The Story of Animation
For something fun to listen to, I enjoy this podcast so much! Hosted by Holly Frey, DRAWN covers various topics from how cartoons get made to women in animation! It’s a great listen for animation lovers and enthusiasts out there!
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc.
The Visual Storytelling Podcast
Originally titled “Artcast”, The Visual Storytelling Podcast is one that’s been around for 10 years! Hosted by Chris Oatley, he covers career and art advice all around the theme of visual storytelling. Ranging from illustration, animation, theme park design, comics, and games, the whole podcast is full of inspiration from various artists and one I always go back to!
Follow the podcast on Chris Oatley’s website
