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.
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A podcast by the Playtime Collective hosted by Tom Bancroft about jazz and improvised music based in Scotland, interviewing guest musicians, and sharing views and experiences of improvising musicians as well as just general nonsense. This podcast is supported by Creative Scotland. We live in Scotland... there is some swearing.
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Enjoy these interviews where the storytellers had the opportunity to tell their punk story. Original interviews were conducted in 2016 with Punks giving their account of their street level experiences of the Punk scene. I am now collecting new stories in 2024. I have shared them as podcasts so that others further afield could enjoy them.
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Tom Hogan & Elana Stone investigate how, why, and what it means to tell an Australian Colonial story, in preparation for their tragi-comedy musical, Mount Hopeless, based on Burke & Wills. This podcast was made in conjuction with Merrigong Theatre Company, Wollongong.
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jumbleThink tells the stories of dreamers, makers, innovators, and influencers who are impacting culture and changing the world around them. We interview leading actors, entrepreneurs, authors, athletes, and taught leaders to hear their stories of chasing big dreams. Along the way, we share tips on how you can turn your own dreams into reality too. Our host, Michael Woodward, has worked with hundreds of businesses to help them refine their ideas and create their big dream.
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Press Play is a video podcast dedicated to serving executive teams and professional marketers by breaking down the mystery behind the world's most popular medium for communication. We share our expertise by providing all of the best analyses, strategies, and practices available. Let us show you how to establish brand awareness, create noteworthy educational content, and drive insane amounts of revenue! Hosted by Derek Gerber. Powered by Explainify. Visit www.explainify.com to schedule a call.
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Lightbox Expo 2024 - Bobby Chiu & Jim Demonakos
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On this Flashback Friday, step back in time as the Bancroft Brothers interview one of their top ten wants for the podcast, the legendary animator, James Baxter. Find out what one of the top five animators in the world did at the beginning of his career that set him on a lifelong path of animation success. In addition, learn what movie James wishes …
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Stefan (Stef) Goodheir interview for Punk Stories UK Sept 24
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Stef tells us about his reasons for leaving Glasgow to come to England, taking part in Stop the City in Scotland and a tale of a green corduroy suit complete with waistcoat. Just a heads up, this one is a little sweary.By Alison Bancroft
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Mikki Thomas (Mikki Mu) The Starting Gate and The Joint in Milton Keynes
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Mikki Thomas (Mikki Mu) talks about the history of the club from its inception at The Starting Gate all the way through to The Joint and beyond. This interview taken from the recent upload of the podcast about Peartree Bridge Centre.By Alison Bancroft
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Greg Howes interview for Punk Stories Sept 24
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Greg tells us about hearing The Clash on the radio and it changing his life, DIY Punk clothing, Friars Venue and an unfortunate event with a neck chain.By Alison Bancroft
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The Amazing Digital Circus with Lead Animator, Kevin Temmer
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“The Amazing Digital Circus”! They dive into what makes the series creators, Glitch Productions so different in their approach to making shows on YouTube! Is this the future of animation? Yes it is!By Bancroft Brothers
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Welcome to the Bancroft Brothers "update" episode! And, unlike the rest of the industry, it's all fun news! Tom and Tony discuss their crazy weekend at the annual Twins Day Festival, an update on the feature film they are working on, and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about the newest Animation Expo on the block- created by The Bancroft Brothers! Enjoy!…
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Paul (Will) Williams interview for Punk Stories July 24
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Paul tells us about his humble beginnings using his bunk bed to practice drumming, playing with Eddie Stanton in Peace of Crecy to enjoying more mellow music including 70's Disco.By Alison Bancroft
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AI discussion Part 2, with Aniket Bhatt
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Tom and Tony take on the subject of Generative AI once again but this time with guest Aniket Bhatt, Meta animator and artist! Aniket and the twins discuss some of the misconceptions artists have about AI and how it may not be taking over entertainment like everyone is saying!By Bancroft Brothers
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Usman Raiz director of The Glassworker
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The brothers interview an amazing up and comer director, Usman Raiz. His new Indy feature film, The Glassworker, premiered at this year’s Annecy film festival to rave reviews! Hear how Usman’s 10-year journey making Pakistan’s first animated feature film was laced with challenges and inspiration all along the way!…
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Rob Taylor Interview for Punk Stories June 2024
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Rob tells us about his love of music, the many bands he has been in, the fun and the more serious, and how he is still involved in the music scene.By Alison Bancroft
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The brothers Bancroft discuss Production Design with Pete Oswald of the “Garfield” movie! Pete is a multitalented animation and children’s book artist with a wealth of knowledge on character design, art direction and production design! Enjoy!By Bancroft Brothers
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The Rise of Glen Keane! In this episode, the Brothers Bancroft discuss one of their favorite topics: the legendary animator Glen Keane! But, they don't discuss the part of his career that is what eveeryone know him from - the The Little Mermaid to the present day- BUT they do a deep dive (okay, more shallow and not researched) in THE EARLY DAYS OF …
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Running a Worldwide Drawing Challenge
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"Running a worldwide drawing challenge" with Whitney Pollett and Lauren Barger. We are wrapping up May, but not without talking to Tom's partners in "MerMay", the amazing Whitney Pollett and Lauren Barger! Tony and Tom dig into how MerMay became the second largest drawing challenge on the internet and a worldwide phenomenon, what are the changes ha…
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Jasmine Storm The Starting Gate and The Joint in Milton Keynes
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Jasmine Storm talks about how she discovered The Starting Gate and how she "found her tribe” This interview taken from the recent upload of the recent podcast about Peartree Bridge Centre.By Alison Bancroft
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Steve Spon from UK Decay tells us about bands and tours from his past
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Steve Spon from many bands including Pneumania and UK Decay from Luton tells us about gigging, riots, recording and doing a tour supporting Dead Kennedys. Apologies for the sound not being as clear as usual.By Alison Bancroft
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Memories of Peartree, The Starting Gate and The Joint
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In this podcast you will hear Lisa Hosking, Mikki Mu, Jasmine Storm and Debra Mathews talk about their memories of Peartree Bridge. Peartree Bridge Youth Centre came to be the place to go for live music, DJ's and the club The Joint. A compilation album featuring local bands 'A Warped Sense of Human was recorded there. Once it was all over the derel…
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In this Flashback Friday- we go back to episode 20- the Eric Goldberg interview! In this classic, the Disney Legend speaks about his love for 2d Animation, his masterpiece work on the Genie in Aladdin, and what’s missing in CG animation today.By Bancroft Brothers
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Episode 8 - Where Were We?, Jazz Bar Closed, Remembering Bill Kyle, the Daves, & Anoushka Nanguy
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Episode 8: Sorry for the long gap. In this episode we explain "Where have we been?", We talk about the Jazz Bar Closing in edinburgh and what that means, Tom remembers Bill Kyle, we talk about The 'Daves' on Facebook, and then we see the interview with the wonderful Anoushka Nanguy.By Tom Bancroft & Playtime
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Flashback Friday with Victoria YingBy Bancroft Brothers
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Memories of Rock Against Racism March and Concert 1978, Clash, X-Ray Spex, Steel Pulse, Tom Robinson Band
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Memories of the Rock Against Racism March and Concert 1978, Clash, X-Ray Spex, Steel Pulse, Tom Robinson Band. On the 30th of April 2024 it will be the 46th anniversary of the Rock Against Racism march and concert. The march congregated at Trafalgar Square then marched to Victoria Park with bands and entertainment. Here are four short interviews wi…
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Flashback Friday: Disney Legend Floyd Norman
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The twins are crazy busy this week so we dive back to the archives for a Flashback Friday episode with Disney Legend Floyd Norman! Hear him recount stories of meeting Walt Disney himself and being one of the first black Disney artists back in the 60s! Enjoy!By Bancroft Brothers
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The long awaited “AI discussion” episode is here! The Bancroft’s talk all things artificial intelligence and animation with special effects guru and YouTuber Niko Pueringer of the Corridor Crew channel! They discuss the ins and outs of the issues behind the technology that is potentially changing the animation industry. Is there a way to use it as …
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Nick Oakley (Chimp) tells Simon Oakley's (Si) Punk Story
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Nick Oakley (Chimp) tells his brother Simon Oakley's (Si) Punk Story as he isn't here to tell it himself.By Alison Bancroft
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Alison Bancroft interview for Punk Stories. March 2024
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I have been adding interviews with lots of punks for the Punk Stories podcast and a few folks have asked to hear mine. Here is a few of my memories, not all of course as there just isn't enough time to fit it all in.By Alison Bancroft
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Mitchells VS the Machines (Flashback Fridays)
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Today we go back in time to rediscover Mitchels VS the Machines. the brothers interview Mike Rianda (director), Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Producers). If you missed it the first time around, you won't want to miss this.By Bancroft Brothers
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Chris (Bone) Reeves Interview for Punk Stories. March 2024
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Bone talks about Glam rock, brothel creepers from the catalogue and sewing his own punk clothing. Alison Bancroft interviewing Chris (Bone) Reeves in 2024. Punk Stories.By Alison Bancroft
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Kris Cody is the founder of Paka Apparel with a dream of changing the way people play outdoors and the clothing that makes it possible. Kris launched Paka in 2017 and brought alpaca sweaters to the public through the brands’ first Kickstarter – Paka exceeded its goal of $20,000 in under 24 hours and raised more than $350,000 in 30 days. From that i…
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Stevie Martin Interview for Punk Stories. March 2024
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Stevie talks about finding his place with punks, running away from home and belching on fizzy cider. Alison Bancroft interviewing Stevie Martin in 2024. Punk Stories.By Alison Bancroft
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Being an Animator (Flashback Friday)
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Lee Scriven Interview March 2024. Punk Stories.
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Lee talks about gigs, old school mates who 'made it', bands he helped create and slaughtering guinea pigs! Alison Bancroft interviewing Lee Scriven in 2024. Punk Stories.By Alison Bancroft
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Surviving Animation with Meridian Gray Culpepper
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Many of our listeners are experiencing hard times or will be sometime soon. We brought in former Pixar intern Meridian Gray Culpepper, storyboard artist and YouTuber. Meridian had created a popular video about “Surviving a Layoff in the Animation Industry”. Let’s get into it!By Bancroft Brothers
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Dominic (Dom) interview Feb 2024. Punk Stories.
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Listen to Dom talk about discovering punk, gigs, bands, hitchhiking and the zen of Crass guitarists. Alison Bancroft interviewing Dominic (Dom) in Feb 2024. Punk Stories.By Alison Bancroft
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Episode 7: Mario, Drum Duo, Ben MacDonald and Denys Baptiste
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In this episode we hear about the podcast's new sponsor - Paul Towndrow - saxophonist, composer, educator, musicians, international jazz life coach. Tom and Mario discuss hat etiquette, dancing cockatoos, and other stuff. We hear an audio narrated double drum duet between Tom & Stu Brown (nb you can see the video version here and the video version …
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The Legacy and Future of Irish Animation
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Tony and Tom recorded LIVE from Dublin, Ireland on the state of the Irish animation industry! You've heard of @cartoonsaloon and the amazing feature films being made at that studio, but the Brothers dig deeper, into the wealth of production studios in Dublin, Kelkinney and further out that are making many of your favorite TV series and films! We sp…
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Darren Pugh (Daz, Dazzy) Interview 2024. Punk Stories
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Listen to Darren "Daz" "Dazzy' Pugh tell his story about how he got into Punk at an early age and his tale of his leather jacket! Alison Bancroft interviewing Darren Pugh (Dazzy, Daz) in 2024. Punk Stories.By Alison Bancroft
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In this drum-tastic episode Tom gets you up to date with the latest messages and news and stuff and then gets into the interview with fellow drummer Stu Brown who is joining Playtime for a double drum extravaganza known as - Drum-a-mi. They talk about drumming, double drumming, drum heroes, both of them having a lesson with great drummer Joey Baron…
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Raymond Clay (Muppet) interview for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes
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This interview is with "Muppet" Raymond Clay, a great interview going way back to his early experiences discovering Punk in 1976/77, a brush with Vivian Westwood, and gigs. Alison Bancroft interviewing Raymond Clay (Muppet) in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft
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Nick Oakley (Chimp) interview for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes
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Chimp talks about discovering punk at a young age, parents, violence and loving the scene. Alison Bancroft interviewing Nick Oakley in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft
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Will Tricks interview for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes
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Will Tricks talks about bands, the skateboard scene, music, cider, politics and swallowing insects up at Central Milton Keynes! Alison Bancroft interviewing Will tricks in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft
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Caz Tricks interview for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes
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Caz Tricks talking about Punk, New Wave, bands she was in and its impression on her fashion style. Alison Bancroft interviewing Caz Tricks in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft
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Andy Ford (Fordy) interview for 40Years of Punk Milton Keynes
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Andy talks about gigs, how the scene changed for him, mates and pubs. Alison Bancroft interviewing Andy Ford (Fordy) for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft
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Mark Jeavons (Jevs, Jeeves) Interview for 40 years of Punk Milton Keynes
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Listen Mark talking about Ethnic Minority, Exit Stance and over zealous security guards. Alison Bancroft interviewing Mark Jeavons (Jevs, Jeeves) in 2016 for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft
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Timothy Dunbabin (Tiggles) Interview for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes
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Tiggles talks about enjoying the local scene, working in CBGB's and being vocalist for The Fictitious. Alison Bancroft interviewing Tim Dunbabin (Tiggles) for 40 years of Punk, Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft
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Sonya Julia Interview for 40 Years of Punk Milton Keynes
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Sonya talks about how she came to be a punk, how her parents embraced it and music and hairstyles. Alison Bancroft interviewing Sonya Julia for 40 years of Punk, Milton Keynes.By Alison Bancroft
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Tom and Tony get together to answer YOUR questions about the animation industry in this fun, casual episode! There's a lot of stress and layoffs in the industry right now and we want to talk it through with our listeners! Also, the Bancroft Bros are going to Ireland next week so they put out a call to do a meet up in Dublin! Come one, come all!…
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In a heartfelt episode, Tom and Tony talk to their Disney animation mentor, Mark Henn, who has retired from Disney Feature Animation after 43 years of service! Hear Disney stories from the legendary creator of classic characters like Jasmine, Young Simba, Mulan, Tatiana and more!By Bancroft Brothers
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Episode 5: Review of 2023 and Mario Caribé Interview
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This episode features the review of the year by 4 out of 5 of the Playtime team discussing and then giving awards in nearly all the following categories - Gig of the Year, Solo of the Year, Guest of the Year , Audience Member of the Year and Least Impactful Social Media Presence. We hear/see the audience reaction at the last gig when some of these …
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In this episode, the Bancrofts speak with Olan Rogers, indy series creator of "Final Space" as well as the new short, "Godspeed"! Olan has a lot to say about the pitfalls and joys of making your dream TV project in the studio system of Hollywood. From being one of the OG Youtubers, to a showrunner/creator, having a clothing line, to owning an ice c…
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