Thank you all for listening to and being part of The Animation Network!

Thank you all for listening to and being part of The Animation Network!

TAN - Ep100: TAN Crew Roundtable

Robb Pratt

In this final interivew of the podcast, Robb Pratt gives amazing insight into the worlds of both television and feature animation and the differences between them! Robb's Links! https://twitter.com/robb_pratt http://robbpratt.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/robbpratt/videos

In this final interivew of the podcast, Robb Pratt gives amazing insight into the worlds of both television and feature animation and the differences between them! Robb's Links! <ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/robb_pratt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/robb_pratt</a></li> <li><a href="http://robbpratt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://robbpratt.com/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/robbpratt/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/robbpratt/videos</a></li></ul>

TAN - Ep99: Director, Robb Pratt

Jeff Trammell

Jeff joins us from Cartoon Network to talk about his experience being a writer and what it was like participating in Nickelodeon's Writers Program. Jeff's Links: https://twitter.com/MrJeffTrammell

Jeff joins us from Cartoon Network to talk about his experience being a writer and what it was like participating in Nickelodeon's Writers Program. Jeff's Links: <ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/MrJeffTrammell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MrJeffTrammell</a></li></ul>

TAN - Ep98: Writer, Jeff Trammell 

Brent Sievers

Brent shares why it's important to keep creating your own content, plus some bonus fashion advice on your presentation in the workplace! Brent's Links: https://vimeo.com/brentsievers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihoy7tp9aBc&amp;t=10s

Brent shares why it's important to keep creating your own content, plus some bonus fashion advice on your presentation in the workplace! Brent's Links: <ul><li><a href="https://vimeo.com/brentsievers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/brentsievers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihoy7tp9aBc&amp;t=10s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihoy7tp9aBc&amp;t=10s</a></li></ul>

TAN - Ep97: Animator, Brent Sievers

Cassie Soliday

This week Kris has a greatly overdue guest who comes out from behind the TAN curtain and even talks about her own podcast, The Ink &amp; Paint Girls Podcast! Cassie's Links: casassy.com http://inkandpaintgirls.com

This week Kris has a greatly overdue guest who comes out from behind the TAN curtain and even talks about her own podcast, The Ink &amp; Paint Girls Podcast! Cassie's Links: <ul><li><a href="http://casassy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">casassy.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://inkandpaintgirls.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://inkandpaintgirls.com</a></li></ul>

TAN - Ep96: Script Coordinator, Cassie Soliday

THIS IS IT! Our final Ask Me Anything episode of the podcast. It was a pleasure answering such fantastic questions from such a fantastic audience. This time Kris and Tiara cover great topics including transitioning from a production role to a creative one, common networking mistakes, and what's next for some of us after The Animation Network comes to a close!

THIS IS IT! Our final Ask Me Anything episode of the podcast. It was a pleasure answering such fantastic questions from such a fantastic audience. This time Kris and Tiara cover great topics including transitioning from a production role to a creative one, common networking mistakes, and what's next for some of us after The Animation Network comes to a close!

TAN - Ep95: AMA (Final Take!)

Neil Wade

Neil lets us know what it's like working on a social media team for an animation studio and the perks of being positive inside and outside of the workplace!

Neil lets us know what it's like working on a social media team for an animation studio and the perks of being positive inside and outside of the workplace!

TAN - Ep94: Social Media Coordinator, Neil Wade

Karen Kirkland

Karen shares her journey of becoming a VP and also some unforgettable tips on writing and the story process." Karen's Links:https://www.thebreakk.com/ https://www.nickanimation.com/writing-program http://twitter.com/karenkirkland

Karen shares her journey of becoming a VP and also some unforgettable tips on writing and the story process."   Karen's Links: <a href="https://www.thebreakk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thebreakk.com/</a> <a href="https://www.nickanimation.com/writing-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nickanimation.com/writing-program</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/karenkirkland" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/karenkirkland</a>

TAN - Ep93: VP of Talent Development and Outreach, Karen Kirkland

In this episode, we get ready to face 2018!

In this episode, we get ready to face 2018!

TAN - Ep92: New Year, New Goals, New Direction

Dakota Gerard

Dakota shares the networking tips he used to go from a PA working in live-action to a PA working at Disney TV!

Dakota shares the networking tips he used to go from a PA working in live-action to a PA working at Disney TV!

TAN - Ep91: Production Assistant, Dakota Gerard

Industry professional, kris.w, reaches out to his animation network to discuss network animation!

Jason Stokes

For the mid-season episode, Kris is joined by Jason Stokes at Cartoon Network to discuess a brand new role for The Animation Network!

For the mid-season episode, Kris is joined by Jason Stokes at Cartoon Network to discuess a brand new role for The Animation Network!

TAN - Ep90: Production Support Manager, Jason Stokes

Simon Thelning

Disney Story Trainee, Simon Thelning, shares his experience as an international storyboard artist in the animation industry!   Simon's Links: http://simonthelningstory.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sthelning89/

Disney Story Trainee, Simon Thelning, shares his experience as an international storyboard artist in the animation industry! Simon's Links: <ul><li><a href="http://simonthelningstory.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://simonthelningstory.blogspot.com/</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sthelning89/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sthelning89/</a></li></ul>

TAN - Ep89: Story Apprentice, Simon Thelning

We're back with another Ask Me Anything episode packed with a bunch of your questions from the internet! This time we tackle episodes about when the best/wrost time to look for work, how to maintain appropriate relationships with professionals that offer to stay in touch, and what to think about when learning the best tools for the business!

We're back with another Ask Me Anything episode packed with a bunch of your questions from the internet! This time we tackle episodes about when the best/wrost time to look for work, how to maintain appropriate relationships with professionals that offer to stay in touch, and what to think about when learning the best tools for the business!

TAN - Ep88: Ask Me Anything! (Take 8)

Ryan Tengel

From Cartoon Network, Ryan Tengel gives us the scoop on her process going from Production Assistant to Assistant Technical Director in just one year!

From Cartoon Network, Ryan Tengel gives us the scoop on her process going from Production Assistant to Assistant Technical Director in just one year!

TAN - Ep87: Assistant Technical Director, Ryan Tengel

Parry Gripp

In a TAN podcast first, Kris sits down with animation composer Parry Gripp to discuss the inner workings of furnishing animation with iconic sound! Parry's Links: https://www.youtube.com/user/ParryGripp

In a TAN podcast first, Kris sits down with animation composer Parry Gripp to discuss the inner workings of furnishing animation with iconic sound! Parry's Links: <ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/ParryGripp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/ParryGripp</a></li></ul>

TAN - Ep86: Composer, Parry Gripp

Nicole Rola

From DreamWorks TV, Nicole Rola talks with us about her role as Assistant Editor! Nicole's Links: http://nicolerola.blogspot.com

From DreamWorks TV, Nicole Rola talks with us about her role as Assistant Editor! Nicole's Links: <ul><li><a href="http://nicolerola.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://nicolerola.blogspot.com</a></li></ul>

TAN - Ep85: Animatic Assistant Editor, Nicole Rola

Paula Spence

TV animation veteran, Paula Spence, shares a tremendous range of knowledge this week in various aspects of building your animation career from what an Art Director looks for in portfolios when try to break in, to how a person can move up in their career, and even sheds light on nuances of how the Union works! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNION VISIT: https://animationguild.org

TV animation veteran, Paula Spence, shares a tremendous range of knowledge this week in various aspects of building your animation career from what an Art Director looks for in portfolios when try to break in, to how a person can move up in their career, and even sheds light on nuances of how the Union works! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNION VISIT: <a href="https://animationguild.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://animationguild.org</a>

TAN - Ep84: Art Director, Paula Spence

Alexis Block

This week The Animation Network is excited to have Alexis Block back in the booth with us to discuss her time and promotion since we last heard from her way back in Season 1 of this podcast!

This week The Animation Network is excited to have Alexis Block back in the booth with us to discuss her time and promotion since we last heard from her way back in Season 1 of this podcast!

TAN - Ep83: Post-Production Supervisor, Alexis Block

Mark Maxey

From "Strawberry Shortcake" to "Rick &amp; Morty", Mark Maxey joins us to discuss the nuances of the different pockets in TV animation including working on Preschool shows versus Primetime shows! Mark's Links: https://www.instagram.com/monsterhaven/ http://marmax123.tumblr.com/

From "Strawberry Shortcake" to "Rick &amp; Morty", Mark Maxey joins us to discuss the nuances of the different pockets in TV animation including working on Preschool shows versus Primetime shows! Mark's Links: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/monsterhaven/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/monsterhaven/</a></li> <li><a href="http://marmax123.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://marmax123.tumblr.com/</a></li></ul>

TAN - Ep82: Storyboard Artist, Mark Maxey

Scott Menville

In this first episode of the new season, Voice Actor Scott Menville gives insight on what it takes to be bhind the mic in a multitude of animation roles! Scott's Links: https://twitter.com/scottmenville https://www.instagram.com/scottmenville/

In this first episode of the new season, Voice Actor Scott Menville gives insight on what it takes to be bhind the mic in a multitude of animation roles! Scott's Links: <ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/scottmenville" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/scottmenville</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottmenville/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/scottmenville/</a></li></ul>

TAN - Ep81: Voice Over Artist, Scott Menville

The Animation Network podcast is a great source of knowledge in all things TV Animation. As someone who has been working very hard to break into the industry, I&#39;ve found all the things they discuss in these podcasts to be helpful, but realistic. They give honest feedback on what it takes to break in. One of the things I like is that they talk about the things you shouldn&#39;t do, just as much as the things you should do. It fuels my creative fire and work drive every time I listen.

Amazingling Inspiring Yet Realistic

What an extraordinary find! I am digging The Animation Network (TAN) podcast immensely. I&#39;m not in the industry (I wish, but at nearly 50 it&#39;s a little late to be making a career change now), but am a rabid animation fan. Chris and the rest of TAN do a wonderful job providing helpful information to industry professionals and newbies, without using terms of art that might make the podcasts confusing or inaccessible to casual of fans.  (As an aside, thanks to TAN I now know what it means to &#34;animate on ones or twos.&#34;) Also, while Chris&#39;s networking advice is geared to the animation industry I&#39;ve found it to be equally applicable to other professions - sound advice is sound advice. So, if you have even the slightest interest in the making of animation and the wonderful artists and professionals working in the industry then do yourself a favor and plugin and listen. I&#39;m certainly glad I did. Thanks, Chris.

Longtime Animation Fan, Ecstatic New Listener

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