Dan Povenmire

Who would have thought a trip to France would end with the Bancroft Bros interviewing Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, the creators of "Phineas and Ferb"?  Yep, when you go to the Annecy Animation film festival, you never know who you'll bump into!  Dan and Swampy were there with Disney TV to promote their new season of Phineas and Ferb and we grabbed them for a juicy interview full of behind the scenes and fun!  Enjoy!

Who would have thought a trip to France would end with the Bancroft Bros interviewing Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, the creators of "Phineas and Ferb"?  Yep, when you go to the Annecy Animation film festival, you never know who you'll bump into!  Dan and Swampy were there with Disney TV to promote their new season of Phineas and Ferb and we grabbed them for a juicy interview full of behind the scenes and fun!  Enjoy!

Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh - Phineas and Ferb

Jarrett Martin

How to make a career in Anime! - In the most unexpected podcast ever- the Bancroft brothers talk anime!  We got together with anime pro, Jarrett Martin, and American who has started an anime animation studio in Japan!  Jarrett has some amazing information on how YOU could break into the anime animation business right now!  Enjoy!

How to make a career in Anime! - In the most unexpected podcast ever- the Bancroft brothers talk anime!  We got together with anime pro, Jarrett Martin, and American who has started an anime animation studio in Japan!  Jarrett has some amazing information on how YOU could break into the anime animation business right now!  Enjoy!

How to Make a Career in Anime with Jarrett Martin

Tom and Tony are still yawning from jet lag as they discuss their FIRST time going to the Annecy Animation Film Festival in France!  They talk about all the things they did and the people they saw, and even some mini-reviews of some of the sneak peeks that were screened there!  Lastly, they debate the topic: "What are the PROS and CONS of the Annecy Film Festival?  Should you go? "  Find out in this episode!  

Tom and Tony are still yawning from jet lag as they discuss their FIRST time going to the Annecy Animation Film Festival in France!  They talk about all the things they did and the people they saw, and even some mini-reviews of some of the sneak peeks that were screened there!  Lastly, they debate the topic: "What are the PROS and CONS of the Annecy Film Festival?  Should you go? "  Find out in this episode!

Annecy 2023 Wrap Up

Nimona

In a well-timed #FlashbackFriday Bancroft Bros #animation #podcast - we represent our interview with actress @mingna_wen ! Just today, a Variety article dropped that she is the narrator to our own Tom’s live action documentary about 2d animation, as well as earlier this week, she received her own STAR on the @hollywoodwalkoffame !  Listen to the one and only trifecta- a Disney Princess (sort of), a Marvel character and a Star Wars character- Ming Na Wen!!  \\

In a well-timed #FlashbackFriday Bancroft Bros #animation #podcast - we represent our interview with actress @mingna_wen ! Just today, a Variety article dropped that she is the narrator to our own Tom’s live action documentary about 2d animation, as well as earlier this week, she received her own STAR on the @hollywoodwalkoffame !  Listen to the one and only trifecta- a Disney Princess (sort of), a Marvel character and a Star Wars character- Ming Na Wen!!  \\

Ming Na Wen "Flashback Friday"

Brad Bird

In this RETRO rerelease of classic episodes of the Bancroft Brothers Animation podcast, we go back to one of are biggest "gets", director BRAD BIRD, from Episode #19!  We interviewed him on the cusp of his first live action film, "Tomorrowland"!  Hear the genuine fear he had about how it would be received as well as his love for 2D animation in this amazing podcast! 

In this RETRO rerelease of classic episodes of the Bancroft Brothers Animation podcast, we go back to one of are biggest "gets", director BRAD BIRD, from Episode #19!  We interviewed him on the cusp of his first live action film, "Tomorrowland"!  Hear the genuine fear he had about how it would be received as well as his love for 2D animation in this amazing podcast!

Brad Bird "Flashback Friday"

In another Retro BBros Podcast- we go back OVER 200 episodes to another listener favorite: Podcast #25- “Failures, Flubs, Frustrations”.  In this classic, the Bancroft Twins open up about mistakes and failures in their careers and how they grew from them.  Listen again and share with a friend!

In another Retro BBros Podcast- we go back OVER 200 episodes to another listener favorite: Podcast #25- “Failures, Flubs, Frustrations”.  In this classic, the Bancroft Twins open up about mistakes and failures in their careers and how they grew from them.  Listen again and share with a friend!

Flashback Friday: Frustrations, Flubs, and Failures

Glen Keane

By popular request!  The Bancroft Brothers are opening our archives to some of our most popular and hard to find classic episodes!  Our first “retro” release is Podcast 8- our first Glen Keane interview!  Enjoy hearing us geek out about Glen and his amazing career!

By popular request!  The Bancroft Brothers are opening our archives to some of our most popular and hard to find classic episodes!  Our first “retro” release is Podcast 8- our first Glen Keane interview!  Enjoy hearing us geek out about Glen and his amazing career!

Flashback Friday: Glen Keane

In this fun episode, the twins take a break from interviews and talk about some of their favorite animated animators, movies, TV shows, all-time artists and “the film that got away”.  Enjoy!  

In this fun episode, the twins take a break from interviews and talk about some of their favorite animated animators, movies, TV shows, all-time artists and “the film that got away”.  Enjoy!

Favorite Things

In this episode, Tom and Tony discuss their thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and its effects on art and animation.  They also dig into their thoughts on the popular Corridor Crew video that they were featured in and the story behind how that video was created.  AI is here to stay, so let's talk about what we need to be thinking about as artists and where things are headed!

In this episode, Tom and Tony discuss their thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and its effects on art and animation.  They also dig into their thoughts on the popular Corridor Crew video that they were featured in and the story behind how that video was created.  AI is here to stay, so let's talk about what we need to be thinking about as artists and where things are headed!

AI, Art and Animation

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.

I love the podcast. It is so amazing to hear from so many great animators.

One of my favorite podcasts

Amazing podcast! All it needs is more stories about what working at Disney was like in the 90s.

A Disney Renaissance Faire!

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 <a href="http://TaughtByAPro.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TaughtByAPro.com</a> - your destination for the art instruction you need. See <a href="http://taughtbyapro.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://taughtbyapro.com</a> for online animation, character design, illustration, comic arts, cartoon creation and more.

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast

In this episode, the Bancroft twins speak with character designer Amanda Jolly! She speaks about how she got the job on the hit “Tangled” TV Series and the day to day lifestyle of being a character designer on a major studio show. The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughByAPro.com &amp; sponsored by StuartNgBooks.com &amp; SketchWallet.com

In this episode, the Bancroft twins speak with character designer Amanda Jolly! She speaks about how she got the job on the hit “Tangled” TV Series and the day to day lifestyle of being a character designer on a major studio show. The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by <a href="http://taughtbyapro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TaughByAPro.com</a> &amp; sponsored by <a href="https://stuartngbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StuartNgBooks.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://sketchwallet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SketchWallet.com</a>

Animation Podcast 132 - Character Design with Amanda Jolly

After a busy summer of travel, the Bancrofts finally get a chance to sit down and talk a bit.  Lots of topics are discussed including; how the Bros feel about all their 2d Disney films (Mulan, Lion King &amp; Aladdin) are being made into live action films!  Get the scoop here! The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughByAPro.com &amp; sponsored by StuartNgBooks.com &amp; SketchWallet.com

After a busy summer of travel, the Bancrofts finally get a chance to sit down and talk a bit.  Lots of topics are discussed including; how the Bros feel about all their 2d Disney films (Mulan, Lion King &amp; Aladdin) are being made into live action films!  Get the scoop here! The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by <a href="http://taughtbyapro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TaughByAPro.com</a> &amp; sponsored by <a href="https://stuartngbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StuartNgBooks.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://sketchwallet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SketchWallet.com</a>

Animation Podcast 131 - Hash It Out: Disney Live Action Remakes of Animated Classics

Sergio Pablos

In this exciting episode the Bancroft Brothers have a one in one talk during CTN Expo 2019 with Sergio Pablos, the Creator and director of Netflix’s “Klaus”! You don’t want to miss this one! The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughByAPro.com &amp; sponsored by StuartNgBooks.com &amp; SketchWallet.com

In this exciting episode the Bancroft Brothers have a one in one talk during CTN Expo 2019 with Sergio Pablos, the Creator and director of Netflix’s “Klaus”! You don’t want to miss this one! The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by <a href="http://taughtbyapro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TaughByAPro.com</a> &amp; sponsored by <a href="https://stuartngbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StuartNgBooks.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://sketchwallet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SketchWallet.com</a>

Animation Podcast 134 - Sergio Pablos Director and Creator of Klaus

We have another edition of Breakfast With the Bancrofts recorded from the Sheraton during day three of Lightbox Expo!  The brothers interview Disney background artist and YouTube celebrity Laura Price! Enjoy a bagel and listen as they discuss how she got to Disney and her social media conquests!  The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughByAPro.com &amp; sponsored by StuartNgBooks.com &amp; SketchWallet.com

We have another edition of Breakfast With the Bancrofts recorded from the Sheraton during day three of Lightbox Expo!  The brothers interview Disney background artist and YouTube celebrity <a href="https://www.luludraws.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Laura Price</a>! Enjoy a bagel and listen as they discuss how she got to Disney and her social media conquests!  The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by <a href="http://taughtbyapro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TaughByAPro.com</a> &amp; sponsored by <a href="https://stuartngbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StuartNgBooks.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://sketchwallet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SketchWallet.com</a>

Animation Podcast #130 - Disney Background Artist & YouTube Celebrity Laura Price!

In a special episode, Tony interviews director Phil Earnest and his own brother, Tom, the director and producer (respectively) of the in-production live action documentary “Pencil Test” a celebration of 2d animation. The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughByAPro.com &amp; sponsored by StuartNgBooks.com &amp; SketchWallet.com

In a special episode, Tony interviews director Phil Earnest and his own brother, Tom, the director and producer (respectively) of the in-production live action documentary “Pencil Test” a celebration of 2d animation. The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by <a href="http://taughtbyapro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TaughByAPro.com</a> &amp; sponsored by <a href="https://stuartngbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StuartNgBooks.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://sketchwallet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SketchWallet.com</a>

Animation Podcast 133 - Pencil Test: The 2D Animation Documentary

In this podcast the Brothers Bancroft help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of Don Bluth productions - makers of great films like The Secret of Nimh, An American Tale, The Land Before a time and more - with an interview with two of the key founders, John Pomeroy and Gary Goldman. Enjoy!   The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by TaughByAPro.com &amp; sponsored by StuartNgBooks.com &amp; SketchWallet.com

In this podcast the Brothers Bancroft help celebrate the 40th anniversary of the founding of Don Bluth productions - makers of great films like The Secret of Nimh, An American Tale, The Land Before a time and more - with an interview with two of the key founders, John Pomeroy and Gary Goldman. Enjoy! The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is presented by <a href="http://taughtbyapro.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TaughByAPro.com</a> &amp; sponsored by <a href="https://stuartngbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StuartNgBooks.com</a> &amp; <a href="https://sketchwallet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SketchWallet.com</a>

Animation Podcast #128 - The Day Bluth Left Disney

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