45 Best Animation Podcasts

1. Disney History Institute Podcast

The Disney History Institute Podcast exploring the history of animation and of early cinematic amusement parks.
Podcast disneyhistoryinstitute.com
Host Todd James Pierce
Producer/Network Disney History Institute
Email ****@aol.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 9.9KTwitter Followers 5.1K Frequency 4 episodes/month Avg Length 41 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. DIS-Order: Every Disney Film

A chronological journey through the struggles, sacrifices, and successes of every animated feature film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Join your hosts, Andy, Hunter and Michael, in discussion and debate surrounding Disney's most (and least) beloved fairytales and adventures in the broader context of the Walt Disney Company and the animation studio's influence on pop culture.
Podcast disorder.libsyn.com
Hosts Andy DiGenova, Hunter, Michael Lyons
Producer/Network Real Fans 4 Real Movies
Email ****@rf4rm.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 2.3KTwitter Followers 1K Frequency 3 episodes/quarter Avg Length 158 min Since May 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

3. Animation Addicts Podcast

Get your animation fix with animation addicts just like you! The Animation Addicts Podcast is a show about the wonderful world of animation: Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar & everything in between! In each episode the hosts - Morgan Stradling, Chelsea Robson & Mason Smith - discuss a different animation film and have a hilarious, in-depth, nerdy discussion about it. Take a trip down memory lane as we review old childhood favorites or discuss the latest box office releases, in addition to interviews with your favorite people from the animation world!
Podcast rotoscopers.com
Hosts Mason Smith, Chelsea Robson, Morgan Stradling
Producer/Network Rotoscopers
Email ****@rotoscopers.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 10.8KTwitter Followers 11.6KInstagram Followers 4.3K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 57 min Since Feb 2012 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. What A Cartoon Podcast

From the creators of Talking Simpsons comes What A Cartoon, an audio exploration of every cartoon ever. Join hosts Henry Gilbert and Bob Mackey as well as several guests for an in-depth look at a different episode of a different cartoon every week.
Podcast whatacartoonfeed.libsyn.com
Hosts Henry Gilbert, Bob Mackey
Producer/Network Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.4 / 5Twitter Followers 13.2K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 89 min Since Mar 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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5. School of Motion Podcast

A show for MoGraph artists by MoGraph artists. We interview designers, Animators, Producers, and other folks related to our industry. We get deep into the geeky world of Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, and Illustrator. We talk about the business and art of Motion Design. Dig in.
Podcast schoolofmotion.libsyn.com
Producer/Network School of Motion: Design & Animation Training for MoGraph Artists
Email ****@schoolofmotion.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 74KTwitter Followers 37.6KInstagram Followers 152.1K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 72 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. Animation Happy Hour

Animation Happy Hour is a monthly podcast hosted by three feature film animators - Garrett Lewis, Katie Low, and Ben Girmann. Our podcast mission is to provide practical advice for students, job-seekers, and animation enthusiasts on how to break into all aspects of the animation industry.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Hosts Benjamin Girmann, Garrett Lewis, Katie Low
Producer/Network Garrett Lewis, Katie Low, Ben Girmann
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 306Twitter Followers 289 Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 122 min Since Dec 2019 Listen on Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. Overly Animated Podcast

Welcome to the Overly Animated Podcast, where we take animation seriously! We talk about anything animation we're passionate about here, particularly Miraculous Ladybug & The Owl House, and more! New podcasts will be out every other Wednesday.
Podcast overlyanimated.com
Host April Okeson
Producer/Network Overly Animated
Email ****@overlyanimated.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Twitter Followers 970Instagram Followers 237 Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 98 min Since Jun 2015 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

8. Straight Ahead Animation Podcast

On the Straight Ahead Animation Podcast, we interview and spotlight rising BIPOC voices in the Animation Industry. We want our guest to share their early experiences working at their first industry job and their transition from being a student to an industry professional. We want to spotlight these rising BIPOC voices because these are the voices that will shape the Animation Industry in the future.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Hosts Ray Mendoza Landa, Yuki Wong
Producer/Network Ray Mendoza Landa and Yuki Okamura-Wong
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 929Instagram Followers 1.7K Frequency 5 episodes/quarter Avg Length 54 min Since Jan 2021 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

9. Animation Destination

Animation Destination is an animation celebration podcast dedicated to all things animated. Western animation, anime, independent animation, voice acting, and more!
Podcast animationdestination.com
Host Brandon Jones
Producer/Network Brandon Jones
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 3.2KTwitter Followers 172 Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 90 min Since Nov 2014 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. Nation of Animation

Nation of Animation is a cartoon book club podcast for all ages! Join lifelong cartoon fans Ryan Stevens and Brooke-Erin Smith every other week as they discuss classic cartoons through a modern lens and celebrate everything cartoons have to offer!
Podcast spreaker.com
Hosts Brooke-Erin Smith, Ryan Stevens
Producer/Network Audio Mint
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 29 Frequency 3 episodes/quarter Avg Length 55 min Since Jan 2021 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

11. Skwigly Animation Podcasts

Join Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson, Laura-Beth Cowley, and guests for Skwigly's animation podcasts, where interviews with world-famous industry legends and skilled craftspeople go alongside cheery conversations about the world of animation. You can select from our sub-categories: Skwigly Film Club, Intimate Animation, Independent Animation, and the main Skwigly Animation Podcast.
Podcast skwigly.co.uk
Hosts Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson, Laura-Beth Cowley
Producer/Network Skwigly Animation Magazine
Email ****@skwigly.co.uk
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 5.1KTwitter Followers 12.7K Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 65 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Fantasy/Animation

Christopher Holliday researches animation history and digital media at King's College London (UK). Alexander Sergeant is a Lecturer in Film and Media Studies at University of Portsmouth (UK), specialising in the history and theory of fantasy cinema. Each episode, they look in detail at a film or television show, taking listeners on a journey through the intersection between fantasy cinema and the medium of animation.
Podcast fantasy-animation.org
Hosts Christopher Holliday, Alex Sergeant
Producer/Network Fantasy/Animation
Email ****@kcl.ac.uk
Apple Rating 4 / 5Facebook Followers 417Twitter Followers 943Instagram Followers 290 Frequency 5 episodes/quarter Avg Length 55 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

13. Creators Society Animation Podcast

If you love everything animation this podcast is for you! Join host Michael Wakelam as he has exciting conversations with creators from all across the animation industry on topics ranging from personal stories, careers, the craft, the history, and the business of animation. The Creators Society is a group of passionate, friendly, and respectable creators working in different areas of animation from development through distribution. We work to bring these members of the animation community together through education and networking.
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Host Michael Wakelam
Producer/Network Creators Society
Email ****@thecreatorssociety.org
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 875Twitter Followers 192Instagram Followers 1.6K Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 54 min Since Jan 2021 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. The ThawedCast

Join in and listen to the Conversations About Animation hosted by Philip A. Ehlke and Dawson Ehlke.
Podcast thawedcast.com
Hosts Philip Ehlke, Dawson Ehlke
Producer/Network The ThawedCast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 14 Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 88 min Since Oct 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

15. Motion Hatch

Motion Hatch is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by veteran motion designer Hayley Akins, discussing the business side of animation and motion design that so many creatives struggle with. Offering quality practical advice and insight for freelance, full-time or aspiring animators, illustrators, and motion designers, hear from a wide range of voices within the industry, including how leading animators started out, tips on managing your business, and career advice.
Podcast motionhatch.com
Host Hayley Akins
Producer/Network Hayley Akins
Email ****@motionhatch.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 2.8KTwitter Followers 5.4KInstagram Followers 38.7K Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 32 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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16. The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast

Twin animators Tom and Tony Bancroft get together and talk about their Disney Animation past, the present animation business, and the future of animation. Interviews with talented artists, inspirational words, and wild speculation will help you grow as a person - or not. Sponsored by TaughtByAPro.com - your destination for the art instruction you need. See http://taughtbyapro.com for online animation, character design, illustration, comic arts, cartoon creation and more.
Podcast patreon.com
Hosts Tony Bancroft, Tom Bancroft
Producer/Network The Bancroft Brothers
Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter Followers 530Instagram Followers 132.6K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 65 min Since Aug 2014 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

17. CARTOONERIFIC

Fun Talk about Classic hand drawn animation, as well as interviews with animators, actors, creators who make the fun happen! We review cartoons past and present and even have shows devoted to theme parks, animation art collecting and cartoon memorabilia. We will talk about Disney, Warner Bros , Hanna Barbera, MGM, Don Bluth, Ralph Bakshi, Fleischer, Terrytoons, Filmation and much more. Its all things cartoons. It's Cartoonerific! With your host, Animator Brian Mitchell.
Podcast cartoonerific.com+ Follow
Host Brian Mitchell
Producer/Network Brian Mitchell
Email ****@cartoonerific.com
Twitter Followers 10 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 23 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

18. Acme Podcasts

Two laymen who love animation talk about cartoons and sometimes video games or comics or books, but the focus is really on animation.
Podcast rss.com
Hosts Lazar J, KaijuEmperor, Jankertonjunker
Producer/Network KaijuEmperor, Lazar J and Jankertonjunker
Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter Followers 8 Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 104 min Since Jan 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

19. RubberOnion Animation Podcasts

RubberOnion Animation Podcasts is about tutorials, community forums, and live events, owned and operated by Brooklyn Animator Stephen Brooks.
Podcast rubberonion.com
Host Stephen Brooks
Producer/Network Stephen Brooks
Email ****@rubberonion.com
Facebook Followers 1.2KTwitter Followers 1.3KInstagram Followers 1.3K Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 108 min Since Oct 2013 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

20. RebelTaxi's Pizza Party Podcast

I'm a Youtuber who talks about animation and design characters. Join in now and listen to the World's greatest Animation Podcast.
Podcast rebeltaxi.podbean.com
Producer/Network Pan-Pizza
Email ****@yahoo.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 8.3KTwitter Followers 94.4KInstagram Followers 16.9K Since Jan 2015 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

21. Greyscalegorilla Podcast

A show for creatives who want to learn about motion design, 3D rendering, Cinema 4D, working with clients, and much more.
Podcast greyscalegorilla-show.simplecast.com
Host Nick Campbell
Producer/Network Greyscalegorilla
Email ****@mac.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 67.5KTwitter Followers 34.1KInstagram Followers 140.4K Since Apr 2011 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

22. Cynical Cartoons

Every week, we take a look at a weird piece of animation history! Whether that's a kids cartoon based on an R rated action movie or an ill-conceived reboot, we're gonna break it down. I'm here if you need to talk!
Podcast shows.acast.com
Host Mia Moore
Producer/Network Mia Marchant
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 5.3KTwitter Followers 7.8KInstagram Followers 5.2K Since Jan 2014 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

23. Whelmed : the Young Justice files

Join Rich and Caleb for an in-depth analysis of the Young Justice animated show. This podcast will dig into each episode in detail, discussing everything from Amazo to Zeta Beams. Beyond discussing the amazing story, the podcast will also feature special guests who share their love for the show and bonus episodes that focus on specific characters. Thanks for listening and stay whelmed.
Podcast crashingthemode.com
Hosts Emily Buza, Rich Howard, Caleb Gillombardo
Producer/Network Rich Howard and Caleb Gillombardo
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 340Twitter Followers 2.2K Frequency 16 episodes/year Avg Length 57 min Since Oct 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

24. Movie Bytes

Movie Bytes is an Animated Disney Movie podcast. Dedicated to reviewing all Classic Animated Disney Movies in the official canon. Starting with Snow White and working our way to the present day. Episodes release once a month!
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Clay Howard
Producer/Network Clay Howard
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 47 Frequency 5 episodes/year Avg Length 69 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

25. CONTENTBREAKER

Four fanboys gather weekly to discuss and reminisce about classic and current cartoons, anime, and shows that aired in the 90s through today!
Podcast contentbreaker.podbean.com
Producer/Network contentbreaker
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Twitter Followers 8 Since Dec 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

26. Saturday Mourning Cartoons

The Collider Weekly podcast for all things animation, including news, reviews, and interviews.
Podcast saturdaymourningcartoons.podbean.com
Hosts Sean Paul Ellis, Dave Trumbore
Producer/Network Saturday Mourning Cartoons
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 3.3KTwitter Followers 1.1KInstagram Followers 544 Since Nov 2015 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

27. Masters of Motion

Masters of Motion is a podcast, website, and social media channel, that provides the world with an insight into the Australian and New Zealand Animation industry. Comprising of a podcast and online gallery featuring outstanding motion design, animation, and visual effects work. Our mission is to celebrate Australia's motion artists and to inspire the next generation of motion designers, animators, visual effects, and 3-D artists.
Podcast mastersofmotion.com.au
Producer/Network Masters of Motion
Email ****@mastersofmotion.com.au
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 632Twitter Followers 405 Since Nov 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

28. Animation Industry Podcast

Welcome to AIP, the Animation Industry Podcast! Here you'll find interviews from today's top leaders in the animation industry on topics like - the best way to pitch a show, how to successfully market your work online, what kind of skills will get your dream job, and more! Who's running this podcast? My name is Terry, and I'm a stop motion animator. I'm soaking up as much knowledge about the animation industry as I can, and sharing what I learn along the way.
Podcast terryibele.com
Host Terry Ibele
Producer/Network Animation Industry Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 196Twitter Followers 543Instagram Followers 6.5K Frequency 27 episodes/year Avg Length 67 min Since Dec 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

29. The Business of Animation Podcast

'The Business of Animation Podcast' presented by Cabblow Studios is a podcast dedicated to helping budding animation entrepreneurs create their own financially sustainable businesses and personally fulfilling & enjoyable creative careers. Kabelo 'Cabblow' Maaka is your host and a budding entrepreneur herself. Listen as Cabblow shares business lessons on the journey of building her own animation empire through Cabblow Studios.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Kabelo "Cabblow" Maaka
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 796Instagram Followers 1.1K Since Feb 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

30. Defenders Of The Night

We are Defenders Of The Night - the most trusted source for top-to-bottom coverage of everyone's favorite mid-90s animated program - Gargoyles! Every week hosts Daniel and Liz will dissect and discuss the wonderful world of Disney's Gargoyles from the point of view of aging fans of animation. With a drink in hand, we'll take a look at what still works, what misses the mark, and what obvious romantic relationships were brewing.
Podcast calamitycast.com
Producer/Network Defenders Of The Night
Email ****@calamitycast.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 310Twitter Followers 165Instagram Followers 102 Since Apr 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact