Nation of Animation

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! Episodes discussed:Season 1 Episode 2, "Big Bad Wolf Daddy"Season 2 Episode 12, "Ladies Night"Season 3 Episode 19, "Clarabelle's Christmas List"Season 3 Episode 22, "Pete's House of Villains" Real World RecsBrooke: Diet Cherry CokeRyan: Twilight (2008)Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation, our Letterboxd @NationAnimation, and our Instagram and @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@thebrookesmithand @ryanwithcheese on Twitter  http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi The station of animation is...Maus!

Ryan, Brooke, and professional actor/writer/friend of the pod Lilly Heidari crack open the history books AND the comic books as they read Marjane Satrapi's adaptation of her autobiographical graphic novel, Persepolis! We talk about history, the life of a person in the middle of historic events, the power of one's own culture, expatriation, and the bizarre fun of being assigned comic books in college. This one has it all!FILMS DISCUSSED:Persepolis (2007, dir. Marjane Satrapi & Vincent Paronnaud) Real World RecsLilly: 'Look: Poems' by Solmaz SharifBrooke:Labubu dollsRyan: The Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart WorldInside ‘Elio’s’ “Catastrophic” Path: America Ferrera’s Exit, Director Change and Erasure of Queer ThemesFollow our bluesky @nationofanimation, our Letterboxd @NationAnimation, and our Instagram and @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@thebrookesmithand @ryanwithcheese on Twitter  http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi The station of animation is Strong!

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 importance of life lessons, the drag of being all growed up, the majesty of Cynthia, and so much more!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@thebrookesmithand @ryanwithcheese on Twitter  http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi The station of animation is Babies!EPISODES DISCUSSED:Season 2 Episode 6A - “Regarding Stuie”Season 2 Episode 13B - “What the Big People Do”Season 2 Episode 20A - The Seven Voyages of CynthiaSeason 3 Episode 21A - Angelica’s Worst Nightmare”Subscribe to Brooke's Turning-30 Project, '30, Wordy, and Striving' HERE:https://brookeerinsmith.substack.com/ Real World RecsBrooke: 'Everything You Ever Wanted,' by Luisa SaumaRyan: 'The Golden Toad: An Ecological Mystery and the Search for a Lost Species' by Kyle and Trevor Ritland

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!Listen to 'The Indigo Twins' here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-indigo-twins-by-nation-of-animation/id1465858298?i=1000709086940And next episode: Finally, it's Baby Time.If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Everyone who helped bring this project to life, and everyone who helped bring it to the public!The State of Animation is Award Winning!Episodes we talked about: E 84: The Murder Of Steamboat WillieReal World Recs:Brooke: BAYDOG Arctic Cooling CollarRyan: SINNERS, in theaters nowThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

This week we talk about the classic 90s cartoon The Indigo Twins! It's all about the joy of being a twin, the simpler days of the early 90s, and the lovely power of fans and fandom. That's The Indigo Twins!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@thebrookesmithand @ryanwithcheese on Twitter  http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi Written and Directed by Ryan Stevens and Brooke-Erin Smith.The voice of Danny was Makela YepezThe voice of the Old Bean was Jordan BowersThe voice of  the mysterious voicemail was William QuantThe voice of  LEGOLAS4EVER1998 was Clare RollingerThe voice of  GrapeSoda17 was Lilly HeidariThe voice of  Mina was Laura PetroThe voice of Britt was Meggie GatesThe voice of  Nat was Jamie BollerThe voice of  Polly was Frederic PowersOriginal music created by Ryan StevensEdited by Brooke-Erin SmithThis special was produced as part of Atlanta Fringe Audio.Thanks for listening!

A wise man once said, or rather screamed, "YOU! ARE! A TOY!" But here at Nation of Animation, we're not toys, we're podcasters! We're celebrating 3 decades of the legacy of Toy Story, and 3 decades of our very own Brooke-Erin Smith! Witness the film that put Pixar on the map, and how 30 years has shaped both our friends Buzz & Woody, and our dear darling Brooke. Cut yourself a slice of birthday cake and join in!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@thebrookesmithand @ryanwithcheese on Twitter  http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi The station of animation is Birthday!FILMS DISCUSSED:Toy Story (1995)Subscribe to Brooke's Turning-30 Project, '30, Wordy, and Striving' HERE:https://brookeerinsmith.substack.com/ Real World RecsBrooke: Owala Water BottlesRyan: 'John Proctor Is The Villain' by Kimberly Belflower, on Broadway

Hear that school bell ringing? Drop those textbooks and pick up a tetherball, it's time for RECESS! We talk about the joyful highs and shocking lows of Disney's sociopolitcal school simulation, talk about the charismatic power of Spinelli, pin down the politics of the Ashleys, and give our best pitches for Recess's version of modern political events! What a show, and what a podcast!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@thebrookesmithand @ryanwithcheese on Twitter  http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi The station of animation is Bob!EPISODES DISCUSSED:Season 1, Episode 13B - “Swing On Thru To the Other Side”Season 1, Episode 7A - “First Name Ashley”Season 4, Episode 16A - “Me No Know”Season 3, Episode 1A - “One Stayed Clean”Subscribe to Brooke's Turning-30 Project, '30, Wordy, and Striving' HERE:https://brookeerinsmith.substack.com/ Real World RecsBrooke: Substack, the blogging platform!Ryan: Lucy Dacus' new album 'Forever Is A Feeling'

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!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@whoisbrookeand@ryanstevens on Blueskyhttp://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visitinghttp://www.sirpeagreenstudios.comand follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmiThe state of animation is STRONG!Subscribe to Brooke's Turning-30 Project, '30, Wordy, and Striving' HERE:https://brookeerinsmith.substack.com/REAL WORLD RECS:Brooke: Lobster bisqueRyan: Assassin's Creed: Shadows, available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S

100 EPISODES! THE MILESTONE IS HERE!Ryan and Brooke celebrate their hundredth time on the mic by revealing their Top Ten animated seriess of all time! What do they have in common? What do they differ on? And what do some of our past guests have to say?Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@whoisbrookeand@ryanstevens on Blueskyhttp://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visitinghttp://www.sirpeagreenstudios.comand follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmiThanks to our returning guests!Urvashi LeleSamuel TraquinaFreddie PowersKelsea WoodsDavid KepnerRebecca ShromClare RolingerTrevor E. RitlandMakela YepezLaura PetroThe state of animation is STRONG! Always, always strong!SHOWS WE DISCUSSEDWouldn't you like to know? ;)

Get your designer dresses and matching clutches ready for the red carpet! We’re talking about all of the Oscar nominated animated films and animated short films. We check this year’s trends, talk our favorites, and chart the proud rise of the beautiful republic of Latvia — all this and more on this week’s Nation of Animation!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@whoisbrookeand@ryanstevens on Blueskyhttp://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visitinghttp://www.sirpeagreenstudios.comand follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmiThe station of animation is...we'll see! Tune into the Oscars on Sunday!FILMS WE DISCUSSEDShort Films:Magic CandiesIn The Shadow of the CypressYUCK!Wander to WonderBeautiful Men Feature Films: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most FoulMemoir of a SnailFlowThe Wild RobotInside Out 2REAL WORLD RECS:Brooke: Trader Joes’ Mini Mint Ice Cream MouthfulsRyan: Getting a tattoo

Bust out the popcorn (and your most tear-stained handkerchiefs) for this one, folks! We talk about Hayao Miyazaki’s latest, final (?) film, the award winning The Boy And The Heron! Ryan also watched the documentary Hayao Miyazaki And The Heron, and offers some additional insights on how this film is the culmination of Miyazaki’s career, the filmography of Studio Ghibli, and a life spent in an ever-changing world. All that, and the movie itself is really dang pretty!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@whoisbrookeand@ryanstevens on Blueskyhttp://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visitinghttp://www.sirpeagreenstudios.comand follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmiThe station of animation is [[Bird sounds]]FILMS WE DISCUSSEDThe Boy & The HeronHayao Miyazaki & The HeronREAL WORLD RECS:Brooke: Severance, on Apple TV +Ryan: Alt National Park Service, on Bluesky

Happy new year, listeners! We’re ringing in 2025 with some comfort food, namely Burgers — Bob’s Burgers! We look at our favorite episodes from the three most recent seasons, and see how far Bob and his family have come since they’re early days. It’s the perfect episodes for old fans and new ones, so get ready to chow down!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@thebrookesmithand @ryanwithcheese on Twitter  http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi The station of animation is Bob!EPISODES DISCUSSED:Season 13, Episode 18 - “Gift Card or Die Trying”Season 13, Episode 19 - “Crab-solutely Fabulous”Season 14, Episode 15 - “The Right Tough Stuff”Season 15, Episode 9 - “Dog Christmas Day After Afternoon” Real World RecsBrooke: Trader Joe’s Cocoa TrufflesRyan: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Marley was dead to begin with. Dead as a doornail. But Nation of Animation is alive and well this holiday season, and we're bringing you a happy haunting with three, count' em, THREE animated adaptations of Charles Dickens' timeless anti-capitalist classic, A Christmas Carol! We check in with our good friend Richard Williams, stop by the House of Mouse for Scrooge McDuck's opus, and then deal with the unfortunate Mr. Zemeckis' ill-fated Jim Carey-led boondoggle.All this and a cooked goose, the biggest one they had! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.com & ryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi Pod Bless Us, Every One!Movies we mentioned:A Christmas Carol (1971), directed by Richard WilliamsMickey's Christmas Carol (1983), directed by Burny MattinsonA Christmas Carol (2009), directed by Robert ZemeckisReal World Recs:A Christmas Carol: The Musical (2004), directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman

Thanksgiving season means gorging on toons till we burst, and this year we’re piling our plate high with Dreamworks’ Kung Fu Panda series! What can this panda teach us about martial arts? About life? About…love? (Not much, on that last one.) We blitz through all four films, talk, and learn the mysterious ways of the Dao of Po! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe.Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.com & ryangstevens.comBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi We love Kung Fuuuuuuuu!Movies we mentioned:Kung Fu PandaKung Fu Panda 2Kung Fu Panda 3 Kung Fu Panda 4Real World Recs:Brooke: Tavi Gevinson’s “Fan Fiction" Ryan: Kendrick Lamar’s GNX

He lives in you, listener, and by “He,” we mean this podcast! Don’t think about it too hard. This week we talk about a beloved Disney classic…’s sequel: The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride! What is Romeo & Juliet like with lions? How does the music match up to the original? Why is the bad boy lion so hot? PLUS! We check in on the  Over The Garden Wall 10th anniversary stop-motion special, and old friend Freddie Powers drops in to share his thoughts!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter& http://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com & Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmiThe State of Animation is [ROAR]! Films we talked about:The Lion King II: Simba’s PrideOver the Garden Wall 10th Anniversary Stop Motion Short Real World Recs:Brooke: The Bright Sword, by Lev GrossmanRyan: ‘Original Cast Album: Company’ on Criterion Channel and YouTube This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Hop on top of the bear stack, listener! This week, we’re tuning in for a heaping helping of Cartoon Network’s under-appreciated gem, We Bare Bears! We talk about what it means to be “all-ages,” the comedy of character design, and what kind of bears we might be!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts@thebrookesmithand @ryanwithcheese on Twitter  http://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com& Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster& Urvashi Lele for our artLearn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Daniel Chong, and his hilarious, endearing creation! The station of animation is Bears! Episodes We Discussed:S1 E4 “Chloe” S1 E10 “Nom Nom” S2 E7 “Losing Ice” S2 E18 “Icy Nights” S3 E12 “Spa Day” S3 E29 “Charlie’s Halloween Thing” S4 E14 “More Everybody’sTube” S4 E22 “Adopted” Real World Recs:Brooke: Voting!Ryan: Fred’s Meat & Bread, in Atlanta GA

Trick-Or-Treat, dear listener! It’s Halloween, and this year we’re giving you not one, but TWO bite-sized halloween specials from yesteryear. First, a spooktacular animal adventure in ABC Weekend Special’s “Bunnicula, The Vampire Rabbit”! Then, there’s a sour-sweet blowing in Whoville, and that can only mean one thing: Halloween is Grinch Night! And we’re gonna talk about it! This one has it all: age-appropriate scares, industrial accidents, unexpected memories, and glimpses into the commercials of the 70s and 80s! A short and sweet episode that will fill you up but won’t give you cavities! Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & http://brookeerinsmith.com http://ryangstevens.com Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation BIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & a very special thanks to: James & Debora Howe for Bunnicula, and Dr. Seuss & Gerard Baldwin for Halloween Is Grinch Night! REAL WORLD RECS:Brooke: Trader Joe’s Petite Pumpkin Spice CookiesRyan: Videodrome Video Rental Store in Atlanta, GA The State of Animation is HALLOWEEN! CONGRATULATIONS DANNY! THE NATION IS PROUD OF YOU!! This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

The long awaited episode is here! Strap in and turn your throwback machine on cause we’re gonna talk about the 1993 film ”The Thief and the Cobbler” (aka The Princess and the Cobbler aka Arabian Knight). We talk the legacy, longevity, and loss of the creation and releases of this film. If you don’t like what we have to say, there’s the door!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&http://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Richard Williams; an artist with a vision that didn’t quite get to reach the finish line.The State of Animation is dreams!Films we talk about:The Thief and the CobblerReal World Recs:Brooke: Below Deck Mediterranean (on Peacock)Ryan: Shoresy (on Hulu)This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

School is back in session and we still got a lot to learn! We have an interview with animator and current Head of the School for Animation & VFX at Vancouver Film School Colin Giles! We talk inspirations, unsung heroes, and of course cartoons! Not afraid to say this one is a banger!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&http://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationBIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Colin Giles, always interesting and inspiring to hear from someone who not only works in the field but also loves animation!The State of Animation is Strong!Colin’s TED talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihUJfS7bzqEReal World Recs:Brooke: The Cult of the Lamb (the video game)Ryan: Curious City (the podcast)This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

Every 4 years we gather around our screens to watch the best athletes in the world compete to bring home the gold, now we’re bringing the world of animated sports to you! This week we’re diving into the Anime-lympics! All your favorite sports are readily available year round with tropes, storylines, and our recommendations! Light the torches!Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&http://brookeerinsmith.comhttp://ryangstevens.com&Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimationLink to tickets to Busted Open!https://limelight.tix.page/e/busted-open1719457916520BIG THANKS TO:Jacob Menke for our themeFollow them @menkemaster&Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi& a very special thanks to:Sports! The State of Animation is Sport! Olympic? Which do you prefer?Animes we talked about:Volleyball - Haikyu!!Golf - Birdie WingSwimming - Free! - Iwatobi Swim Club Archery - TsuruneReal World Recs:Brooke: Fields of Mistria (Beta is currently open)Ryan: Harney & Sons Zodiac inspired tea collectionThis podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!