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! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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!

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. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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...

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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! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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!

We’re on Letterboxd now! Follow us there and see all our thoughts on the movies we cover on the podcast! boxd.it/fehMP

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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!

We are recording a ‘Making Of’ episode this week! Send us your questions!

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Our audio drama is now on the main Nation of Animation feed! Never been a better time to listen! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

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...

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Our Atlanta Fringe Audio special, The Indigo Twins, is out now! A beloved show no one remembers, an obsession that just won’t quit— is nostalgia really all that bad? Listen here, or catch it in the main NoA feed this Saturday! atlfringe.podbean.com/e/the-indigo...

Our Atlanta Fringe Audio special, The Indigo Twins, is out now! A beloved show no one remembers, an obsession that just won’t quit— is nostalgia really all that bad? Listen here, or catch it in the main NoA feed this Saturday! atlfringe.podbean.com/e/the-indigo...

This week we celebrate 3 decades of Toy Story — and more importantly, 3 decades of Brooke!! Happy birthday to both of these incredible titans of animation and incredible sources of joy! Join us as we celebrate these little computer-animated toys and the film that put Pixar on the map

This week, we finally get outside and play some dang RECESS! We talk about the 90s series’ approach to ensemble, youth, and uhhhhh politics (sometimes canny, sometimes truly wretched!) in this thrilling episode!

It’s time for March Madness, so break out your brackets and get your parlay ready! Ryan has asssembled a list of 16 eligible fellas from across all of anime, and we’re gonna pit them against each other for Brooke’s affection! Who will win it all? The answer may surprise you - it sure surprised us!

TOMORROW March Madness is here! Brooke fills out the Hot Anime Man bracket to choose her ultimate anime boytoy! Fill out your own bracket and see which hunk reigns supreme in tomorrow’s new episode!

EPISODE 100! We’ve made it! Listen as Ryan and Brooke rank their Top Ten favorite animated series of all time, and listen as past guests join us to talk about their favorites too! It’s all good vibes and warm memories! If this is your hundredth episode or your first, thank you!

Congrats to the makers of In The Shadow of the Cypress — Ryan’s sleeper pick for animated shorts!

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‘In The Shadow Of The Cypress’ wins the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. #Oscars

Glory to the incredible makers of Flow and to the animation empire of Latvia!!

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‘Flow’ wins the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film. #Oscars