Nation of Animation
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Welcome to Nation of Animation! A cartoon book club Bluesky account for a cartoon book club podcast!
Hosted by @ryanstevens.Bsky.social and @WhoisBrooke.bsky.social
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nation-of-animation/id1547101103
Hosted by @ryanstevens.Bsky.social and @WhoisBrooke.bsky.social
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nation-of-animation/id1547101103
Listeners, is it perhaps the case that you ain't happy? And in fact, you're feeling sad? Well don't worry, because this week we do indeed have sunshine in a bag as we unpack the awesome animated super-band, Gorillaz!
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August 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Listeners, is it perhaps the case that you ain't happy? And in fact, you're feeling sad? Well don't worry, because this week we do indeed have sunshine in a bag as we unpack the awesome animated super-band, Gorillaz!
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A Texan anime fan was not thrilled with new laws preventing him from getting his shows… cohort Brooke Erin Smith reenacts the heated message he left his local government.
August 24, 2026 at 4:10 PM
A Texan anime fan was not thrilled with new laws preventing him from getting his shows… cohort Brooke Erin Smith reenacts the heated message he left his local government.
The secret and tumultuous history between Disney and Pixar! Hear more in our Wall-E episode wherever you get your podcasts!
August 17, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The secret and tumultuous history between Disney and Pixar! Hear more in our Wall-E episode wherever you get your podcasts!
We discuss Pixar's crowning achievement, WALL-E! It's about a little robot with big dreams, big robots with little empathy, and future space-baby people. We analyze the secret sauce that makes this movie so good: character designs, musicals, Real Human Being Fred Willard, and much more!
August 12, 2026 at 6:17 PM
We discuss Pixar's crowning achievement, WALL-E! It's about a little robot with big dreams, big robots with little empathy, and future space-baby people. We analyze the secret sauce that makes this movie so good: character designs, musicals, Real Human Being Fred Willard, and much more!
It's the Return of the King! King of the Hill's second season (and 15th season overall) is here, so we finally discuss its miraculous resurrection from last year.
PLUS: a major host life update!
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PLUS: a major host life update!
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July 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
It's the Return of the King! King of the Hill's second season (and 15th season overall) is here, so we finally discuss its miraculous resurrection from last year.
PLUS: a major host life update!
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PLUS: a major host life update!
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Have you heard about this show? About a digital circus? It’s really normal and the fan response is really normal too. We talk about it. Get the episode wherever you get your podcasts.
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July 15, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Have you heard about this show? About a digital circus? It’s really normal and the fan response is really normal too. We talk about it. Get the episode wherever you get your podcasts.
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This week we talk Smiling Friends! The adult swim smash hit shone brightly for three seasons then disappeared. Why? What now? What’s Newgrounds got to do with this? Listen and learn!
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May 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM
This week we talk Smiling Friends! The adult swim smash hit shone brightly for three seasons then disappeared. Why? What now? What’s Newgrounds got to do with this? Listen and learn!
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It's Brooke's birthday, so she gets to pick the movie! We confront our dubious memories of this childhood favorite, investigate the fascinatin history of the man who would be the Anti-Disney, and consider if this movie is actually "good."
May 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
It's Brooke's birthday, so she gets to pick the movie! We confront our dubious memories of this childhood favorite, investigate the fascinatin history of the man who would be the Anti-Disney, and consider if this movie is actually "good."
The minds behind Bojack Horseman and Tuca & Bertie are back on Netflix with their zaniest creation...an emotionally harrowing portrait of family across the years? And we’re sure this is a comedy? Ok, if you say so!
Also, check your local listings— we’re a Wednesday show now!
Also, check your local listings— we’re a Wednesday show now!
April 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The minds behind Bojack Horseman and Tuca & Bertie are back on Netflix with their zaniest creation...an emotionally harrowing portrait of family across the years? And we’re sure this is a comedy? Ok, if you say so!
Also, check your local listings— we’re a Wednesday show now!
Also, check your local listings— we’re a Wednesday show now!
It’s Oscar Season (in fact it’s Oscar Day!) and we watched all the animation nominees!
March 15, 2026 at 3:34 PM
It’s Oscar Season (in fact it’s Oscar Day!) and we watched all the animation nominees!
We pull together the disparate parts that make a podcast and talk about Adult Swim’s alchemical new special, The Elephant!
We dive into this terrific triptych, and then discuss how Disney might turn their slump around.
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We dive into this terrific triptych, and then discuss how Disney might turn their slump around.
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February 21, 2026 at 5:39 PM
We pull together the disparate parts that make a podcast and talk about Adult Swim’s alchemical new special, The Elephant!
We dive into this terrific triptych, and then discuss how Disney might turn their slump around.
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We dive into this terrific triptych, and then discuss how Disney might turn their slump around.
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Get yourself a heaping plate of podcast! We talk about Delicious in Dungeon, the anime smash hit that has us going back for seconds. Will Brooke like this anime? What is the tastiest monster in the land? It’s all on the menu in this week's Nation of Animation!
February 7, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Get yourself a heaping plate of podcast! We talk about Delicious in Dungeon, the anime smash hit that has us going back for seconds. Will Brooke like this anime? What is the tastiest monster in the land? It’s all on the menu in this week's Nation of Animation!
Everyone talks about NYC as the greatest city in da world, but how does it rank…as a CARTOON?
We investigate our favorite animated takes on the Big Apple in this very special episode of Nation of Animation!
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We investigate our favorite animated takes on the Big Apple in this very special episode of Nation of Animation!
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January 24, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Everyone talks about NYC as the greatest city in da world, but how does it rank…as a CARTOON?
We investigate our favorite animated takes on the Big Apple in this very special episode of Nation of Animation!
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We investigate our favorite animated takes on the Big Apple in this very special episode of Nation of Animation!
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Christmas sure was fun this year! We all watched the usual favorites — like the one about the feuding polar bears? And the one about the aliens discovering Christmas? What’s that? No? We didn’t? …oh.
Well you can hear our thoughts on them here!
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Well you can hear our thoughts on them here!
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December 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Christmas sure was fun this year! We all watched the usual favorites — like the one about the feuding polar bears? And the one about the aliens discovering Christmas? What’s that? No? We didn’t? …oh.
Well you can hear our thoughts on them here!
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Well you can hear our thoughts on them here!
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We’re not done talking about KPop Demon Hunters! We have super fans Meggie Gates and Laura Petro of the YA, We Read It podcast talk about the film’s fandom, style, and lasting impact!
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December 13, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We’re not done talking about KPop Demon Hunters! We have super fans Meggie Gates and Laura Petro of the YA, We Read It podcast talk about the film’s fandom, style, and lasting impact!
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We’ve finally returned! And naturally we’re discussing the surprise smash hit of 2025- KPop Demon Hunters! There’s never been a better time to hop on the podcast!
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November 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
We’ve finally returned! And naturally we’re discussing the surprise smash hit of 2025- KPop Demon Hunters! There’s never been a better time to hop on the podcast!
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We know it’s been awhile, but we’re still here!
We’re taking this brief hiatus to re-upload our episodes to YouTube, so subscribe and re-live your favorite episodes from the start!
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We’re taking this brief hiatus to re-upload our episodes to YouTube, so subscribe and re-live your favorite episodes from the start!
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Nation of Animation Podcast
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 a...
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October 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
We know it’s been awhile, but we’re still here!
We’re taking this brief hiatus to re-upload our episodes to YouTube, so subscribe and re-live your favorite episodes from the start!
youtube.com/@nationofani...
We’re taking this brief hiatus to re-upload our episodes to YouTube, so subscribe and re-live your favorite episodes from the start!
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This week, we cover the cartoon that Disney DOESN'T WANT YOU TO SEE! The unlisted, unstreamable, unmistakable hybrid workplace comedy/ clip show House of Mouse! We talk the legacy of the Disney Sensational Six, Clarabelle Cow, and that darn Mortimer Mouse!
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August 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This week, we cover the cartoon that Disney DOESN'T WANT YOU TO SEE! The unlisted, unstreamable, unmistakable hybrid workplace comedy/ clip show House of Mouse! We talk the legacy of the Disney Sensational Six, Clarabelle Cow, and that darn Mortimer Mouse!
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Ryan, Brooke, and professional actor/writer/friend of the pod Lilly Heidari crack open history books AND comic books as they read Marjane Satrapi's adaptation of her autobiographical graphic novel, Persepolis! We talk, living in historic events, culture, expatriation, & reading comics in college.
July 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Ryan, Brooke, and professional actor/writer/friend of the pod Lilly Heidari crack open history books AND comic books as they read Marjane Satrapi's adaptation of her autobiographical graphic novel, Persepolis! We talk, living in historic events, culture, expatriation, & reading comics in college.
Strap on that diapy and get that thumb out of your mouth! These babies have gotta do what a baby's gotta do, and in this case, these babies have got to talk about Rugrats! We break down the perspective of babyhood, the drag of being all growed up, the majesty of Cynthia, & so much more!
June 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Strap on that diapy and get that thumb out of your mouth! These babies have gotta do what a baby's gotta do, and in this case, these babies have got to talk about Rugrats! We break down the perspective of babyhood, the drag of being all growed up, the majesty of Cynthia, & so much more!
We’re on Letterboxd now! Follow us there and see all our thoughts on the movies we cover on the podcast!
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Nation of uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. 54 films watched. Bio: Nation of Animation is a cartoon book club podcast for all ages (though there is occasional swearing)! Join lifelong c...
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June 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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This week on Nation of Animation we bring you some behind the scenes story time of the making of our Atlanta Fringe Audio special, 'The Indigo Twins.' If you haven’t had a chance to hear the last episode, it's the perfect week for a double feature! Plus animation news and your questions!
June 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This week on Nation of Animation we bring you some behind the scenes story time of the making of our Atlanta Fringe Audio special, 'The Indigo Twins.' If you haven’t had a chance to hear the last episode, it's the perfect week for a double feature! Plus animation news and your questions!
We are recording a ‘Making Of’ episode this week! Send us your questions!
Our audio drama is now on the main Nation of Animation feed! Never been a better time to listen!
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June 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We are recording a ‘Making Of’ episode this week! Send us your questions!
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NEW EPISODE! In this special, we take a deep dive into the classic UK cartoon DANGER MOUSE! From the creation and creators, to the cast and legacy of the show, I leave no stone unturned! Join us for a look at this international classic.
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128 SPECIAL - Danger Mouse (UK)
Podcast Episode · The Saturday Morning Podcast · 05/24/2025 · 57m
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May 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
NEW EPISODE! In this special, we take a deep dive into the classic UK cartoon DANGER MOUSE! From the creation and creators, to the cast and legacy of the show, I leave no stone unturned! Join us for a look at this international classic.
Find it here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
Find it here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
Our audio drama is now on the main Nation of Animation feed! Never been a better time to listen!
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May 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Our audio drama is now on the main Nation of Animation feed! Never been a better time to listen!
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