99 episodes

Join animation professionals Angela Entzminger and Jeff Schuetze as they interview individuals working in the animation industry in television, film and games. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an animator, character designer, storyboard artist, visual development guru, a super star in the mobile gaming industry or more, then this podcast is for you! Visit the website at www.theanimatedjourney.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @animjourney, check out the Tumblr at www.theanimatedjourney.tumblr.com and become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney for photos, news, guest's portfolio links and more!

The Animated Journey: Interviews with Animation Professionals Angela Entzminger

    • TV & Film
    • 4.9 • 45 Ratings

Join animation professionals Angela Entzminger and Jeff Schuetze as they interview individuals working in the animation industry in television, film and games. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be an animator, character designer, storyboard artist, visual development guru, a super star in the mobile gaming industry or more, then this podcast is for you! Visit the website at www.theanimatedjourney.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @animjourney, check out the Tumblr at www.theanimatedjourney.tumblr.com and become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theanimatedjourney for photos, news, guest's portfolio links and more!

    Ep. 100: The Q&A Spectacular!

    Ep. 100: The Q&A Spectacular!

    Hello dear listeners! We’re happy and misty-eyed to present the final episode of The Animated Journey Podcast, Episode 100: The Q&A Spectacular! We answer your questions including how to choose an animation school, how the animation production pipeline works, the visa process, becoming a director, the future of the industry and more! We also reminisce about the podcast and our own animated pathways. But take heart! All of the episodes will remain available on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and Spotify for the foreseeable future.

    And speaking of podcasts, we mention a few episodes during our listener questions that we know will be most helpful to you, our listeners:

    The International Visa Process

    Ep. 091: Your Animated Life Part 6 – The Visa Process with Nooree Kim and Yvonne Hsuan Ho

    Ep. 061: Nic Gregory – Background Painter for Disney Publishing, Rough Draft Studios, Cartoon Network and More!

    The Animation Production Pipeline

    Ep. 088: Your Animated Life Part 3 – Marriage, Family and the Animation Production Pipeline with Cassie Soliday and Katya Bowser

    Thank you for all of your support!

    The Podcast

    Website

    www.theanimatedjourney.com

    Facebook

    @theanimatedjourney

    Instagram

    @animjourney

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    @theanimatedjourney

    Twitter

    @animjourney

    The Host – Angela Entzminger

    Website

    www.sketchysoul.com

    Instagram

    @SketchySoul

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    @sketchysoul

    The Host – Jeff Schuetze

    Website

    www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

    Comic

    www.jefbot.com

    Instagram

    @Shootzee

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    @jefbot

    Twitter

    @JefBot

    • 2 hr 18 min
    Ep. 099: Aliki Theofilopoulos - Co-Executive Producer for DreamWorks TV's Harvey Girls Forever!

    Ep. 099: Aliki Theofilopoulos - Co-Executive Producer for DreamWorks TV's Harvey Girls Forever!

    Episode 099 features Co-Executive Producer Aliki Theofilopoulos! Aliki started her career as a 2D Animator for Disney Feature Animation, working on such films as Hercules and Atlantis, before jumping into the world of television and working as a Storyboard Artist on shows like Phineas and Ferb, directing and boarding her own original shorts, directing Descendants: Wicked World, and now serves as Co-Executive Producer and Co-Showrunner for DreamWorks TV’s Harvey Girls Forever!, now streaming on Netflix. Hear how she helped bring the classic Harvey comics characters to the screen, why she loves animation and how to work collaboratively with others.

    And make sure to submit your animation industry and show questions for our final episode, the Q&A Spectacular, coming in January 2020! Email us at contact@theanimatedjourney.com 

    Aliki Theofilopoulos’ Websites

    Website

    www.alikigreeky.com

    LinkedIn

    www.linkedin.com/in/alikitgrafft

    TedXTalk

    https://youtu.be/qSl0NDVU3aU

    Instagram

    @AlikiGreeky

    Twitter

    @AlikiGreeky

    The Podcast

    Website

    www.theanimatedjourney.com

    Facebook

    @theanimatedjourney

    Instagram

    @animjourney

    Tumblr

    @theanimatedjourney

    Twitter

    @animjourney

    The Host – Angela Entzminger

    Website

    www.sketchysoul.com

    Instagram

    @SketchySoul

    Tumblr

    @sketchysoul

    The Host – Jeff Schuetze

    Website

    www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

    Comic

    www.jefbot.com

    Instagram

    @Shootzee

    Tumblr

    @jefbot

    Twitter

    @JefBot

    • 41 min
    Ep. 098: Joy Adams - Recruiting Coordinator for DreamWorks Animation

    Ep. 098: Joy Adams - Recruiting Coordinator for DreamWorks Animation

    Episode 098 features recruiter extraordinaire Joy Adams! Special note: at the time of this recording Joy worked as a Recruiting Coordinator at DreamWorks Animation. She is now a Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Netflix.

    In this interview Joy shares her journey from growing up and working on the East Coast to moving to the West Coast to participate in the NBC Page Program, working as a Receptionist and then an Executive Assistant at Nickelodeon, and making the jump to recruiting for DreamWorks. Hear how she did it and how to better prepare your portfolio for recruiters.

    And make sure to submit your animation industry and podcast show questions for our 100th episode at contact@theanimatedjourney.com!

    Joy Adams’ Websites 

    LinkedIn

    The Podcast

    Website

    www.theanimatedjourney.com

    Facebook

    @theanimatedjourney

    Instagram

    @animjourney

    Tumblr

    @theanimatedjourney

    Twitter

    @animjourney

    The Host – Angela Entzminger

    Website

    www.sketchysoul.com

    Instagram

    @SketchySoul

    Tumblr

    @sketchysoul

    The Host – Jeff Schuetze

    Website

    www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

    Comic

    www.jefbot.com

    Instagram

    @Shootzee

    Tumblr

    @jefbot

    Twitter

    @JefBot

    • 1 hr
    Ep. 097: Carole Holliday - Director, Storyboard Artist & Author

    Ep. 097: Carole Holliday - Director, Storyboard Artist & Author

    Joining us for Episode 097 is director, storyboard artist, character designer, animator and author Carole Holliday! Carole sat down with us to discuss her fantastic journey through the world of animation, having worked at such studios as Disney, DreamWorks and more. She’s also the writer and director of the live action short film Witt’s Daughter, and the author of the book The Food Ain’t the Problem.  Learn how to survive and thrive in the industry and create opportunities for yourself in today’s episode!

    And make sure to send us your questions for our 100th Episode Q&A Spectacular at contact@theanimatedjourney.com!

    Carole Holliday’s Websites

    Website

    https://foodainttheproblem.wixsite.com/website

    Instagram

    @CaroleHolliday

    The Podcast

    Website

    www.theanimatedjourney.com

    Facebook

    @theanimatedjourney

    Instagram

    @animjourney

    Tumblr

    @theanimatedjourney

    Twitter

    @animjourney

    The Host – Angela Entzminger

    Website

    www.sketchysoul.com

    Instagram

    @SketchySoul

    Tumblr

    @sketchysoul

    The Host – Jeff Schuetze

    Website

    www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

    Comic

    www.jefbot.com

    Instagram

    @Shootzee

    Tumblr

    @jefbot

    Twitter

    @JefBot

    • 1 hr 25 min
    Ep. 096: Waymond Singleton - Storyboard Artist for OddBot and Nickelodeon - Part II

    Ep. 096: Waymond Singleton - Storyboard Artist for OddBot and Nickelodeon - Part II

    In part 2 of our interview with Waymond Singleton, Way discusses his journey from New York to Los Angeles, how he approaches making comics, being vulnerable with your art, the Black N’ Animated Podcast, and more!

    Waymond Singleton’s Websites

    Website

    www.waysingleton.com

    Facebook

    Way Singleton Art

    Gumroad

    Let’s Eat – mini comic

    Instagram

    @Waymonds

    Podcast

    Black N Animated Podcast

    The Podcast

    Website

    www.theanimatedjourney.com

    Facebook

    @theanimatedjourney

    Instagram

    @animjourney

    Tumblr

    @theanimatedjourney

    Twitter

    @animjourney

    The Host – Angela Entzminger

    Website

    www.sketchysoul.com

    Instagram

    @SketchySoul

    Tumblr

    @sketchysoul

    The Host – Jeff Schuetze

    Website

    www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

    Comic

    www.jefbot.com

    Instagram

    @Shootzee

    Tumblr

    @jefbot

    Twitter

    @JefBot

    • 54 min
    Ep. 095: Waymond Singleton - Storyboard Artist for Oddbot and Nickelodeon - Part I

    Ep. 095: Waymond Singleton - Storyboard Artist for Oddbot and Nickelodeon - Part I

    Today we welcome friend and fellow podcaster Waymond Singleton to the show! Way grew up in New York and South Carolina before moving out West and becoming a part of the LA animation scene as a storyboard artist. In part 1 of our interview Way shares how his love for animation and storytelling inspired him to pursue animation as a career by taking art classes in high school, going to SCAD and getting his first animation jobs in New York City. Enjoy the show!

    Waymond Singleton’s Websites

    Website

    www.waysingleton.com

    Facebook

    Way Singleton Art

    Gumroad

    Let’s Eat – mini comic

    Instagram

    @Waymonds

    Podcast

    Black N Animated Podcast

    The Podcast

    Website

    www.theanimatedjourney.com

    Facebook

    @theanimatedjourney

    Instagram

    @animjourney

    Tumblr

    @theanimatedjourney

    Twitter

    @animjourney

    The Host – Angela Entzminger

    Website

    www.sketchysoul.com

    Instagram

    @SketchySoul

    Tumblr

    @sketchysoul

    The Host – Jeff Schuetze

    Website

    www.jefbot.carbonmade.com

    Comic

    www.jefbot.com

    Instagram

    @Shootzee

    Tumblr

    @jefbot

    Twitter

    @JefBot

    • 1 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
45 Ratings

45 Ratings

rosemarycavalierart ,

The podcast may be over, but it’s lovely

As a student who loves animation, I have acquired so much knowledge from this podcast, and it’s quite entertaining as well. I discovered it after it had ended, but it’s an amazing resource and I love listening while I work on my art. Thank you, Angela!

@kylesarafoleanart ,

Valuable and encouraging listening!

The podcast is chock full of valuable information for artists looking to find their way into the animation industry. The list of people interviewed is long and diverse and the podcast hosts ask great questions. Definitley worth subscribing to, and a special thank you to the creators!!!

NoraSpaceAce ,

Great for students!

As an animation student graduating in May, I’m really looking forward to hear their episode on mental health!

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