The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast

The Bancroft Brothers

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 1h 3m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (462)
Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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92%
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bancroftbros.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

Disney's Dragon Striker with Co-creators, Sylvain Dos Santos and Charles Lefebvr

Jun 12, 2026 56m

Tom and Tony dive into the new anime-inspired series coming to Disney+ and Hulu TODAY, "Dragon Striker," with Co-creator/ Executive Producer Sylvain Dos Santos and Co-creator/Director Charles…

Flashback Friday: "Interview w/ Brenda Chapman"

May 29, 2026 1h 34m

The Bancroft Brothers go way back to 2014 for this Flashback Friday episode with the legendary director Brenda Chapman. She discusses her early story years and Tony gushes about working with her for…

The Bancroft Bros answer your questions

May 15, 2026 1h 9m

The BBros want to hear from you! What are some of your questions for us? For this episode, Tom and Tony went to our Instagram pages and asked fans for their questions. And, boy, did we get them! We…

Indy Creator Spotlight: Emily Brundige

May 01, 2026 1h 10m

In this episode, we interview the prolific writer/creator Emily Brundige. After a strong career writing for some of the biggest animated series out there, developing and selling her own series,…

Artist Tabling at an Expo with Aria Joy Prichard

Apr 18, 2026 1h 15m

Days after a successful second Animation Y'all Expo, Tom and Tony decompress about how great the weekend went and bring on artist exhibitor Aria Joy Pritchard (@ariajoy.art) to discuss the do's and…

Can Indie Animation Studios Survive?

Apr 03, 2026 1h 26m

What happens when two independent animation studio heads discuss the future of their studios? Hopefully some wisdom, definitely some laughs, and a side of frustration. In this episode, Tom Bancroft…

Writing for Disney TV! (with James Eason- Garcia)

Mar 21, 2026 1h 2m

In this episode, Tom and Tony interview one of the creative forces on many modern Disney TV shows: James Eason- Garcia. James is currently the co-executive producer and story editor for the Pre-K…

With the voice of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Darkwing Duck, Jim Cummings

Mar 06, 2026 1h 6m

This is the one! Voice-over actor extraordinaire, the legendary Jim Cummings, sits with the Bancroft Brothers and talks about some of his favorite characters. Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck,…

The Artists Mind: The Secret to Success by Stephen Silver

Feb 21, 2026 50m

In this episode, we welcome back the great character designer, Stephen Silver! This was a pre-recorded lecture he gave at our own Animation Y'all Expo in 2025, which we wanted to share for the first…

Not Just A Goof with "A Goofy Movie" director, Kevin Lima and 2d animation director, Juan Urbina

Feb 06, 2026 1h 17m

Join Tom and Tony as they talk with Kevin Lima, the original director of the Disney classic "A Goofy Movie," and Juan Urbina, Animation Director and owner of Venturia Animation. They discuss their…

Editing an Animated Feature with Tom Scott

Jan 24, 2026 1h 17m

Editing an Animated Feature with Tom Scott

Getting Your Short Into the World With Director/Creator Aaron Blaise & Producer Nick Burch

Jan 09, 2026 1h 9m

With their short film "Snow Bear" short listed for an Academy Award nomination Tom and Tony speak to Director/ Animator Aaron Blaise and producer Nick Burch about what to do after you've made your…

The Bros (finally!) review "K-Pop Demon Hunters"

Dec 19, 2025 1h 13m

In the first half of the episode, Tom and Tony sit down to discuss some of the unexpected theatrical animation hits of the year and slide into the unexpected: a film review! In the second half, the…

Shannon Hallstein at Animation Y'all Expo 2025

Dec 05, 2025 47m

In this podcast, straight from Animation Y'all Expo 2025, is the amazing visual development artist Shannon Hallstein! In this art lecture, she discusses her approach to working in Procreate, her…

Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol Executive Producers, Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton

Nov 22, 2025 47m

Tis the season to talk about Christmas animated films and there is none that brings more cheer than Disney's long running "Prep and Landing" animated specials! Tom and Tony rangle some reindeer fun…

Instagram Comments We Wish We Posted - Hash it out

Nov 15, 2025 49m

Instagram Comments We Wish We Posted - Hash it out

Flashback Friday with Bruce W. Smith

Nov 01, 2025 1h 18m

Flashback Friday with Bruce W. Smith Were you one of the millions of kids that grew up watching "The Proud Family" TV series on the Disney Channel in the 90s? If so, you're in for a great show with…

You've graduated... now what?

Oct 10, 2025 1h 12m

In this episode, Tony and Tom tap three recently graduated animation students to discuss what they are experiencing in the scary "real world" of animation! We feature Riley Housden (Undrgraduate),…

Indie Animation with the founder of Brazen Animation - Bryan Engram

Sep 27, 2025 59m

Indie Animation with the founder of Brazen Animation - Bryan Engram

Light of the World: How to make an Indy 2d feature film - John J Schafer & Pam Darley

Sep 05, 2025 1h 24m

To celebrate today's release of the 2d animated film "Light of the World"- a film the Bancroft's worked on- they discuss the ins and outs of creating a 2d independent animated feature film. They are…

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