The Cartoon Chronicles

Disneys Brother Bear Director Aaron Blaise

Aaron Blaise is this weeks guest. Aaron was one of many animators that helped turned animation from a flailing industry into the powerhouse it is today. During this era of cartoons from 1989 (The Little Mermaid) and forward, Aaron would be an integral part of the rebirth of animation or as it’s fondly called today, The Animation Renaissance. In this episode we chat Beauty and The Beast, Brother Bear, the LEGENDARY Rubber-band wars, Pocahontas, Aladdin and more. We also delve into Aarons career now, teaching folks how to animate and the tricks he has learned throughout his illustrious career. Aaron has a live video each and every Friday, 1pm est, where he walks fans and students alike through the process. Each week is something different and each week he brings his art to life on Facebook, so don’t forget to check him out there. I hope you folks enjoy this episode as much as I did! Follow Aaron: https://www.facebook.com/TheArtofAaronBlaiseFollow Aaron: https://creatureartteacher.comFollow Aaron: https://www.instagram.com/aaronblaiseart/Follow Aaron: https://twitter.com/AaronBlaiseArtFollow and Subscribe to the What's In My Head Podcast across all social media platforms and wherever you listen to podcasts!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-in-my-head-podcast/id1604643239Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8aa4eb77-f313-490e-88fe-9368559a6635/whats-in-my-head-podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=5a687a9fd2ec4f8aTwitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featuredDon't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

Transformers and GI Joe Voice Actor Neil Ross

Neil Ross is this weeks guest! Neil has worked in the animation industry since 1978 and has been apart of some of the biggest franchises in television history. From GI Joe, Transformers, Voltron, Spiderman, X-Men, Swat Kats and so much more. In this episode we chat about how Neil broken into the business, some of his most memorable roles and everything in between. I had a real blast with this one.Follow Neil: https://www.facebook.com/neilson.rossFollow Neil: https://www.neilross.comBuy Neil's Book: https://www.neilbook.comFollow and Subscribe to the What's In My Head Podcast across all social media platforms and wherever you listen to podcasts!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-in-my-head-podcast/id1604643239Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8aa4eb77-f313-490e-88fe-9368559a6635/whats-in-my-head-podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=5a687a9fd2ec4f8aTwitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featuredDon't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy Director Shaun Cashman

Shaun Cashman is this weeks guest. Shaun has cut his animation teeth in primetime shows like King of the Hill, The Simpsons and the came over to Cartoon Network to storyboard and direct on the hit show "The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy". In this episode we chat in great detail about the early days of the Simpsons and King of The Hill, as well as chatting about his favorite episodes, how he would direct and edit and some fun stories about working on two of the biggest primetime animated shows ever. Shaun is a really nice dude and had alot of fun stories about working with the crew of Billy and Mandy. I hope you all enjoy this one!Follow Shaun: https://www.facebook.com/shaun.cashman.7Follow and Subscribe to the What's In My Head Podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-in-my-head-podcast/id1604643239Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=5a687a9fd2ec4f8aTwitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featuredDon't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

Teen Titans Director Ben Jones

This weeks guest is storyboard artist and animation director, Ben Jones. Bens worked on some of the coolest projects since breaking into the animation industry back in 94. His geek and nerd cred goes super deep with shows like Wild C.A.T.S., Teen Titans, Batman Beyond, Batman: The Brave and The Bold, Iron Giant, Ben Ten, TMNT (2012) and Rise of the TMNT and so much more. We chat about his favorite superhero, The Red Tornado, comics, geek culture, anime influence on The Original Teen Titans, TMNT 2012 and so much more! Ben was a really nice guy and had some really cool stories about working at Chuck Jones studio for his internship.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-in-my-head-podcast/id1604643239Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=5a687a9fd2ec4f8aTwitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featuredDon't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

Darkwing Duck Creator Tad Jones

This weeks guest is the creator of Chip n Dale Rescue Ranger and Darkwing Duck, Tad Stones. Tad talks about coming up with the Darkwing Duck, his many trials and tribulations with getting DWD off the ground, the hectic schedule, his favorite episodes (and least favorite) as well as his favorite characters and what he enjoys the most about DWD. We also chat his uncanny resemblance to Steve Martin and so much more! I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as I did.

Roger Rabbit Creator Gary K Wolf

This weeks guest is author Gary K Wolf. Gary creator Roger Rabbit and wrote the first book in the Roger Rabbit universe, “Who Censored Roger Rabbit”. In this episode we chat Roger Rabbit, Jessica Rabbit (of course 😀) and all of toon town. We also discuss how the many iterations of bringing his book to life with the various incarnations. This was a really fun chat and this movie, which is inspired by his amazing book, is responsible for inspiring generation after generation of animators. Gary was such a fun loving dude and is a master of his craft. Sit back and relax as he tells the amazing story of how our favorite white rabbit (he was originally brown) and his friend and bombshell of a wife came to be!Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whats-in-my-head-podcast/id1604643239Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=5a687a9fd2ec4f8aTwitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featuredDon't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

Hanna-Barbera Studios Artist Bob Singer

Bob Singer is this weeks guest. Bob in so many words is a legendary figure in the animation industry. From projects like the Original Scooby-Doo, Johnny Quest, Godzilla, JabberJaw, Smurfs, Flintstones, Charlottes Web there wasn't a property Bob didn't touch back in the HB hay days. In this episode we chat about how he got into the industry, the making of Scooby Doo, the inner working of Hanna-Barbera and so much more. I really hope you folks enjoy this episode.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featuredDon't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platform, every little bit helps

Batman: The Animated Series Writer Alan Burnett

This weeks guest is Alan Burnett. He has written for Batman: The Animated Series as well as worked on almost every of DC's animated movies. We chat how he got onto the Batman crew, his writing process, Batman's Rogues gallery (and some of his favorites to write), The Killing Joke and an animated Swamp Thing movie that DC has had a script of for the last 13 years and so much more. Please enjoy this episode.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featuredDon't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

Disney Legend Floyd Norman

Due to a conversion issue we lost the other hour of this episode. I am working on getting the rest of it fixed, hopefully we will be able to release the rest of this amazing interview soon.Floyd Norman, a Legendary Disney Animator, is this weeks guest. We chat his entry into Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney, Jungle Book, Pixar, Steve Jobs and EVERYTHING in between. This conversation was a dream come true and a bucket list guest.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featuredDon't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

Cow & Chicken and Nightmare Before Christmas Art Director Deane Taylor

This weeks guest is Deane Taylor. Deane was the art director on Cow and Chicken, A Nightmare Before Christmas as well as a layout director on Droopy: Master Detective, Tom and Jerry Kids, A Pup Named Scooby Doo, The Jetsons Movie, Pink Panther and Sons, The Dark Pack and so much more. Deane Taylor was such a great dude. From stories of hanging out with Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera and Chuck Jones to working at the early days of Cartoon Network and everything in-between . He is a master of storytelling and finding the heart and soul of what he is working on.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featuredDon't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.