The Cartoon Chronicles

Mulan Director Tony Bancroft

This week I sit down with Tony Bancroft, legendary Disney animator. Tony is known for co-directing Mulan and being the supervising animator for Pumba from Lion King and Kronk from the Emperors New Groove. We chat all things Disney and Tony so buckle up it’s a blast! Follow Tony: https://https://www.instagram.com/pumbaaguy/Follow Tony: https://twitter.com/pumbaaguy1Listen to The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/51n2oRg5poHoVYfxS2sxDQ?si=1c8ca4fe6c3446a4Tony's Website: https://tonybancroft.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://www.amazon.com/Whats-In-My-Head-Podcast/dp/B09WZVF55F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Julian+Hester&qid=1660599356&sr=8-3Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpodGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL25teWhlYWRwb2QvZmVlZC54bWwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=MqtwMp2UTUmLdshs8_9d9QStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/whats-in-my-head-podcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpodYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featuredDon't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

The Disney Revolt: The Great Labor War of Animation’s Golden Age Author Jake S. Friedman

This week I sit down with author of my favorite book from this year, Jake S. Friedman. Jake wrote “The Disney Revolt: The Great Labor War of Animation’s Golden Age”. This chat was an absolute blast and I loved being able to dig and dive a little deeper into the story of Art Babbitt and Walt Disney during this tumultuous time. We discuss the early beginnings of Art and Walt, Jake breaks down how he came to writing this amazing book, what it was like uncovering these stories and so much more. Follow Jake: https://m.facebook.com/782719282/ Follow Jake: https://mobile.twitter.com/jakesfriedman Buy Jake’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/Jake-S-Friedman/e/B00MTQYC34 Follow Jake: https://babbittblog.com Follow Jake: https://instagram.com/jakesfriedman?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow 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/id1604643239 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-In-My-Head-Podcast/dp/B09WZVF55F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Julian+Hester&qid=1660599356&sr=8-3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpod Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL25teWhlYWRwb2QvZmVlZC54bWw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=MqtwMp2UTUmLdshs8_9d9Q Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/whats-in-my-head-podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featured Don't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

Beauty and the Beast Director Gary Trousdale

This week I sit down with Disney Director Gary Trousdale. Gary is Co-Director for Beauty and the Beast, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Atlantis. In this chat we talk about how he got on to Beauty and the Beast, Little Mermaid and working with Glen Keane, Howard Ashman and his brilliance and so much more. I hope you enjoy the episode! Follow Gary: https://m.facebook.com/526833352/ Follow Gary: https://www.garytrousdale1.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/id1604643239 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-In-My-Head-Podcast/dp/B09WZVF55F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Julian+Hester&qid=1660599356&sr=8-3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpod Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL25teWhlYWRwb2QvZmVlZC54bWw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=MqtwMp2UTUmLdshs8_9d9Q Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/whats-in-my-head-podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featured Don't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

The Simpsons Director Mark Kirkland

This week I sit down with Mark Kirkland. Mark has directed more episodes of “The Simpsons” than any other person, coming in at 84 episodes directed! In this chat we talk about how he got on to The Simpsons, the episodes that stand out the most, some of his favorite folks that he’s worked with and so much more. This was a really fun chat and I hope you guys enjoy it! Follow Mark: http://www.mark-kirkland.com Follow Mark: https://www.instagram.com/markk1914/ Follow 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/id1604643239 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-In-My-Head-Podcast/dp/B09WZVF55F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Julian+Hester&qid=1660599356&sr=8-3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpod Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL25teWhlYWRwb2QvZmVlZC54bWw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=MqtwMp2UTUmLdshs8_9d9Q Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/whats-in-my-head-podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featured Don't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

Disney and DreamWorks Animator Rick Farmiloe

This week I sit down with veteran animator, Rick Farmiloe. Rick has worked on some of the greatest movies and tv shows of all time. From Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Rescuers, The Black Cauldron, Shrek and so much more. This chat was a lot of fun and I hope you folks enjoy it! Follow Rick: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=526943266 Follow 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/id1604643239 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-In-My-Head-Podcast/dp/B09WZVF55F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Julian+Hester&qid=1660599356&sr=8-3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpod Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL25teWhlYWRwb2QvZmVlZC54bWw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=MqtwMp2UTUmLdshs8_9d9Q Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/whats-in-my-head-podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featured Don't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

Courage the Cowardly Dog Composer Jody Gray

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This week I sit down with Courage The Cowardly Dog Composer, Jody Gray. We chat how Jody and Andy linked up to come up with all of the music and sound effects for the show, how instrumental (pun intended) John Dilworth was in creating every aspect of the show, Jody reflects on Thea White (the late great voice actress that portrayed our beloved Muriel), Some of his favorite stories from working on the show and so much more! Follow Jody: https://jodygray.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/id1604643239 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-In-My-Head-Podcast/dp/B09WZVF55F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Julian+Hester&qid=1660599356&sr=8-3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpod Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL25teWhlYWRwb2QvZmVlZC54bWw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=MqtwMp2UTUmLdshs8_9d9Q Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/whats-in-my-head-podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featured Don't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

Cartoon Network Studios Former General Manager Brian Miller

This week I sit down with former General Manager of Cartoon Network Studios, Brian Miller. In this episode we chat the early days and how Brian came to be leading the charge on developing the CN studios and creating a culture within the network, his favorite shows and some of his favorite creators throughout the years and so much more! Follow Brian: https://www.instagram.com/bfredmuggs/ Follow Brian: https://mobile.twitter.com/bfredmuggs Follow 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/id1604643239 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-In-My-Head-Podcast/dp/B09WZVF55F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Julian+Hester&qid=1660599356&sr=8-3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpod Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL25teWhlYWRwb2QvZmVlZC54bWw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=MqtwMp2UTUmLdshs8_9d9Q Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/whats-in-my-head-podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featured Don't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

Dexters Laboratory and The PowerPuff Girls Character Designer Andy Bialk

This week I sit down with character designer extraordinaire, Andy Bialk! Andy has worked on some of the greatest cartoons and animated films of all time. Shows like Dexters Lab, PowerPuff Girls, Fosters Home, Madagascar 2, the book of life and so much more! This one was an absolute blast to record. I hope you enjoy the show! Follow Andy: https://www.instagram.com/andybialk/ Follow Andy: https://mobile.twitter.com/andybialk Follow Andy: https://www.andybialk.com Follow 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/id1604643239 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-In-My-Head-Podcast/dp/B09WZVF55F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Julian+Hester&qid=1660599356&sr=8-3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpod Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL25teWhlYWRwb2QvZmVlZC54bWw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=MqtwMp2UTUmLdshs8_9d9Q Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/whats-in-my-head-podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featured Don't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

Cartoon Network 30 Years Later With Fred Seibert

This weeks guest is one of my all time favorite people, Fred Seibert and without him and his initiative to implement the shorts at Cartoon Network, we wouldn’t have had the Cartoon Renaissance. Fred returns to the show room to break down the last 30 years of Cartoon Network and where animation goes from here. Follow Fred: https://mobile.twitter.com/fredseibert Follow Fred: https://www.instagram.com/fredseibert/ Follow Fred: https://fredseibert.com Follow 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... Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-In-My-He... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpod Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/whats-i... Twitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHe... Don't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.

The Simpsons Director Tim Bailey

This week I sit down with Long time Simpsons Director, Tim Bailey! We discuss how he got on the Simpsons, his different jobs throughout the years working on the show, how he looks at each episode as he directs and so much more. Tim was a really fun dude to have on the show and getting to sit back and here some early Simpsons stories was a real blast! Follow Tim: https://instagram.com/oboy.sugoi?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow 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/id1604643239 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whats-In-My-Head-Podcast/dp/B09WZVF55F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Julian+Hester&qid=1660599356&sr=8-3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nmyheadpod Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9tZWRpYS5yc3MuY29tL25teWhlYWRwb2QvZmVlZC54bWw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nmyheadpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lKoC7V7kfuNUhCxKZSxsL?si=MqtwMp2UTUmLdshs8_9d9Q Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/whats-in-my-head-podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/nmyheadpod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WhatsInMyHeadPodcast/featured Don't forget to subscribe and follow us across all social media platforms.