Dreaming Machine / Keyframe | An Animation & Anime Podcast

Welcome to Dreaming Machine - a show dedicated to the glorious medium of animation in all of its forms, from anime and cartoons to stop-motion and more! Now the more observant among you will have noticed the slight alteration of our original name of Keyframe to include our new name, and this is in fact purposeful as Keyframe will be moving to Youtube while Dreaming Machine remains as a podcast, There's exciting things ahead in this new and revamped version of our classic podcast.

What we've been watching - Dreaming Machine animation podcast

Amy and Joe have a fun chat about the various animated shows they are currently enjoying. From the innocent joy of Bluey to the sordid antics of Harley Quinn, they've got you covered! If you have seen the shows then it's great to compare thoughts - and if you've not seen anything then you will pick up some great tips of things to check out - so either way it's a win-win situation! Here are some timestamps (not accounting for any adverts) if you want to jump to a certain part: 1:10: Shows we've only just started watching (various); 12.00: Lower Decks;   19:05: Disenchantment; 25:30: The Legend of Vox Machina; 29:05: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off; 39:30: Star Vs the Forces of Evil; 43:20: Harley Quinn; 47:15: Bluey; 53:30: Helluva Boss 58:45: Fionna and Cake; 1:03:45: Future shows and films we are excited about.

02-10
01:17:44

The Time Traveller's Pitch episode 2 - Over the Garden Wall - Dreaming Machine podcast

It's the next instalment of our spectacular time-traveller's pitch series, where once again we toy with the very fabric of the universe, all for the sake of a cartoon! Joe welcomes a new guest to the show, Graham Williamson - podcaster, writer and film-maker extraordinaire - to give an exuberant fanboy's pitch about the acclaimed mini-series 'Over the Garden Wall'. Joe then jumps forward in time, using science and stuff, to check out Graham's reaction after seeing the series for himself. If you have not seen 'Over the Garden Wall' then you get to learn about your favourite (probably) new show - and if you have seen it then you get to experience the joy of a newbie's reaction - so either way it's win-win, right?! Enjoy our latest time-travelling exploits and let us know your feedback. 

10-03
42:17

The Time Traveller's Pitch episode 1 - Made in Abyss - Dreaming Machine podcast

The first episode of our brand new "Time Traveller's Pitch" series! Joe pitches the acclaimed anime series "Made in Abyss' to Amy and then miraculously jumps forward in time, using amazing time-travelling abilities, to find out Amy's thoughts after they have seen the series. Let's just say Joe's pitch does not quite prepare Amy for what was in store...     

08-01
45:51

Why you should be watching... Helluva Boss - Dreaming Machine 19

So it's a comedy featuring the exploits of an assassination company run from hell - and a musical - and one which is surprisingly affecting and profound (as well as profane)... Yes, this is a real show people (and free to view on youtube)! Amy and Joe provide a snappy, spoiler-free, fun-filled guide as to what makes this bizarre amalgamation of a show tick...

03-13
15:12

Why you should be watching... The Dragon Prince - Dreaming Machine 18

On the eve of the long-overdue season 4 release, Amy and Joe provide a quick, fun, and spoiler-free guide to why you should try out The Dragon Prince. If you like humour, action, engaging characters, epic adventure, intriguing backstory and MAGIC(!) then look no further... 

11-23
19:19

Harley Quinn Season 1 deep dive (part 2) - Dreaming Machine 17

Part 2 of our Harley Quinn season one deep-dive! We start with episode 8 where AQUAMAN! happens (he high-fives a dolphin) and continue through to the concluding episode 13  where we finally see the long-overdue showdown with Joker (he needs to be taken down!). So join Elia, Amy and Joe on our Mario Kart-esque journey along the Harley Quinn highway to celebrate and dissect one of the best shows around.

09-08
45:45

Harley Quinn Season 1 deep dive (part 1) - Dreaming Machine 16

Amy, Joe and new contributor Elia have a lot fun discussing the first seven episodes of Harley Quinn season 1. Lots of intriguing thoughts, analysis, insights and mirth as we recount our funniest moments. Enjoy!

07-18
56:38

Hilda and the Mountain King deep dive - Dreaming Machine 15

Amy and Joe discuss the Hilda movie! In the first part of the episode they give their spoiler-free impressions, then in the second part they deep dive with spoilers. They have a lot to say :-) Enjoy!

06-20
01:01:05

Why you should be watching… Infinity Train - Dreaming Machine 14

Amy and Joe provide a spoiler-free guide to the brilliance of Infinity Train - a show that you simply have to see!

05-09
21:04

Why you should watch… Harley Quinn - Dreaming Machine 13

Amy and Joe provide a brief spoiler-free guide on why you should watch the excellent and hilarious Harley Quinn series!

04-19
16:51

Hilda season 2 deep dive (part 2) - Dreaming Machine 12

An episode-by-episode review from episode 8 onwards... Features Joe arguing that 'The Fifty Year Night' is one of the greatest time travel stories ever made, Amy explaining her love of 'The Jorts Incident', some totally relevant musings about the featured board games & what if Jorts were real... and many other highlights!  

04-04
01:04:32

Why you should watch... Amphibia - Dreaming Machine 011

Amy and Joe explain why Amphibia is... pretty decent... A spoiler-free guide for any newbies!

03-21
15:16

Hilda season 2 deep dive (part 1) - Dreaming Machine 10

Joe and Amy share their thoughts on the first half of Hilda's excellent second season, looking at each episode in turn. Enjoy!

02-21
45:41

Why you should watch... Owl House - Dreaming Machine 09

A short, spoiler-free introductory guide from Amy and Joe to the excellent series Owl House (Also props to Amy for the excellent drawing of the main character Luz to accompany this podcast!)  

02-07
15:44

Avatar: The Last Airbender book 2: deep dive - Dreaming Machine 08

Onwards to book 2 of the brilliant Avatar: The Last Airbender! Seasoned pro Amy and newbie Joe share their thoughts, going through the series episode by episode

01-24
01:39:04

Avatar: The Last Airbender book 1: deep dive - Dreaming Machine 07

One of the best animated series ever and now being rediscovered by new generations through streaming... Self-described fan-girl Amy and newbie to the series Joe discuss and dissect the first season (aka 'book 1') of Avatar: The Last Airbender

01-09
44:54

Hilda season 1 deep dive (part 2) - Dreaming Machine 06

A deep dive recap and review of episodes 7-13 of Hilda's awesome first series

12-07
55:00

Hilda season 1 deep dive (part 1) - Dreaming Machine 05

A deep dive recap and review of episodes 1-6 of Hilda's amazing first series

11-23
40:15

Why you should watch... Hilda - Dreaming Machine 04

Amy and Joe discuss their love of the adorable Netflix series 'Hilda', providing a quick guide (free of plot spoilers) about why this may be your new favourite show - their full review of seasons 1 and 2 will be released in the future 

11-09
14:51

Why you should watch... Code Geass - Dreaming Machine 03

Rob wades into dangerous waters by explaining Code Geass to Joe. Join Joe in taking notes about what on earth is going on!  

11-01
11:48

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