Best 30 Animation History Podcasts in the US

A curated list of the best animation history podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. From Pencils to Pixels: The Animation Celebration Podcast

From Pencils to Pixels: The Animation Celebration Podcast
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Join hosts and animation fans Michael and Scott, on a journey back in time as they look at past animated

Producer/Network

Michael Lyons

Email

****@yahoo.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 39

Avg Length

118 mins
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2. Cartoon X-Ray

Cartoon X-Ray
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A weekly podcast where one cartoon short from the golden age of animation is covered by your hosts, Scott &

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

26 mins

3. Anim-A-Holes - A Walk Through the History of Anime

Anim-A-Holes - A Walk Through the History of Anime
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Join the Brothers Jones as they walk through the history of anime, every month! Anim-A-Holes is a discovery

Producer/Network

Anim-A-Holes

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 1

Avg Length

48 mins

4. Stick to Shorts: A Classic Cartoons Podcast

Stick to Shorts: A Classic Cartoons Podcast
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Short films can be a big deal. Join J.D. Hansel (ToughPigs.com) and friends as they discuss the animated

Email

****@sticktoshorts.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

76 mins

5. Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt D

Connecting with Walt - A look into the history of the man behind Mickey Mouse, Disneyland and Walt D
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Connecting with Walt is a podcast focusing on the life and creations of Walt Disney. Episodes include the

Hosts

Michael Bowling (Male), Tom Bell (Male)

Producer/Network

The DIS

Email

****@disneyinfo.com

Listener Type

History Buffs, Pop Culture Fan, Entrepreneurs

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 757

Avg Length

75 mins

6. The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast

The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
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Twin animators Tom and Tony Bancroft get together and talk about their Disney Animation past, the present

Hosts

Tony Bancroft (Male), Tom Bancroft (Male)

Producer/Network

The Bancroft Brothers

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Entrepreneurs

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 456

Avg Length

65 mins

7. Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor

Fine Tooning with Drew Taylor
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Jim and Drew break down the animation world frame by frame, until you get the singular picture. If you love

Hosts

Jim Hill (Male), Drew Taylor (Male)

Producer/Network

Jim Hill Media Podcast Network

Email

****@jimhillmedia.com

Listener Type

Pop Culture Aficionados, Content Creators, Film Buffs

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 76

Avg Length

48 mins

8. Jiminy Crickets Podcast

Jiminy Crickets Podcast
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A Disney podcast covering Disney History

Hosts

Chris Lyndon (Male), Ruthie Brown (Female)

Producer/Network

Chris Lyndon & Ruthie Brown

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Music Lover, Movie Buff, Pop Culture Buff

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 64

9. That's Not Quite All Folks: A Looney Tunes Podcast

That's Not Quite All Folks: A Looney Tunes Podcast
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A Podcast Hosted By Two Lifelong Friends Who Have A Lifelong Love For Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies! Join

Hosts

Marc Halem (Male), Jordan Schmidt (Male)

Producer/Network

Marc Halem and Jordan Schmidt

Email

****@yahoo.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 13

Avg Length

79 mins

10. It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown

It's a Podcast, Charlie Brown
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Charlie Brown and the gang ruled the comics pages for fifty years. As animated characters, they have appeared

Host

William Pepper (Male)

Producer/Network

William Pepper

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 27

Avg Length

89 mins

11. Of Course You Realize THIS Means Podcast - A Looney Tunes Discussion

Of Course You Realize THIS Means Podcast - A Looney Tunes Discussion
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Welcome Folks, to the BEST podcast that explores Wacky Wabbits, Screwy Ducks and the artistry of all classic

Host

Jonathan Graves (Male)

Producer/Network

thismeanspodcast

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 29

Avg Length

47 mins

12. Talking Simpsons

Talking Simpsons
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Join your friends Bob Mackey and Henry Gilbert for a chronological and cromulent exploration of the greatest

Hosts

Bob Mackey (Male), Henry Gilbert (Male)

Producer/Network

Talking Simpsons Network

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Nostalgia Seekers, Pop Culture Enthusiast, Comedy Lover

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.2/5

Apple Review

(US) 1152

Avg Length

109 mins

13. DIS-Order: Every Disney Film

DIS-Order: Every Disney Film
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A chronological journey through the struggles, sacrifices, and successes of every animated feature film

Hosts

Andy DiGenova (Male), Hunter (Male), Michael Lyons (Male)

Producer/Network

Real Fans 4 Real Movies

Email

****@rf4rm.com

Listener Type

Educators, Pop Culture Aficionados, Parents

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 717

Avg Length

143 mins

14. Disney History Institute Podcast

Disney History Institute Podcast
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The Disney History Institute Podcast explores the history of animation and early cinematic amusement parks.

Host

Todd James Pierce (Male)

Producer/Network

Disney History Institute

Email

****@aol.com

Listener Type

Cultural Historians, Movie Buff

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 561

Avg Length

37 mins

15. 4Kids Flashback: an Anime Podcast About the History of Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece and More

4Kids Flashback: an Anime Podcast About the History of Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece and More
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4Kids is the company that brought Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Shaman King, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,

Hosts

Tara Jayne Sands, Steve Yurko (Male)

Producer/Network

Maji Media

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Nostalgia Seekers, Pop Culture Buff

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 69

Avg Length

72 mins

16. Kermitment - A Muppets Podcast

Kermitment - A Muppets Podcast
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Kermitment is a show about two friends who have made the most intimate and unbreakable pledge two people can

Hosts

Sam Schultz (Male), Matthew Gaydos (Male)

Producer/Network

Sam Schultz and Matthew Gaydos

Email

****@me.com

Listener Type

Pop Culture Aficionados, Nostalgia Seekers, Comedy Lover

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 71

Avg Length

114 mins

17. The Anime Nostalgia Podcast

The Anime Nostalgia Podcast
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For fans who've been in love with anime & manga for decades, or for those who just want to learn more about

Host

Dawn H. (Female)

Producer/Network

Dawn H.

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Pop Culture Aficionados, Nostalgia Seekers

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.9/5

Apple Review

(US) 75

18. WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast

WD-FM: The Official Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast
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The Walt Disney Family Museum is a center for art, animation, and inspiration. Located in the historic

Hosts

Bri Bertolaccini (Female), Chris (Male)

Producer/Network

The Walt Disney Family Museum

Email

****@wdfmuseum.org

Listener Type

History Enthusiast

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.4/5

Apple Review

(US) 60

Avg Length

25 mins

19. Disney Plus Us

Disney Plus Us
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Join Jay, Andrea and friends as they explore the magic behind past Disney Animated classics and new content

Hosts

Jay (Male), Andrea (Female)

Producer/Network

Disney Plus Us team

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.6/5

Apple Review

(US) 19

Avg Length

72 mins

20. Poitcast - A Pinky and The Brain Podcast

Poitcast - A Pinky and The Brain Podcast
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Poitcast is a podcast dedicated to the beloved cartoon characters Pinky and The Brain. Join your hosts Mary

Hosts

Mary Jo (Female), Kellie (Female)

Producer/Network

The Poitcast Podcast

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 6

Avg Length

115 mins

21. How's It Hold Up?

How's It Hold Up?
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A podcast where a lesbian trans woman who's an animation enthusiast, her mother who's a teacher and

Host

Danika Juarez

Producer/Network

Danika Juarez

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 8

Avg Length

45 mins

22. The Ray Harryhausen Podcast

The Ray Harryhausen Podcast
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Welcome to the Ray Harryhausen Podcast, the show dedicated to the life, career and films of a special effects

Hosts

Connor Heaney (Male), John Walsh (Male)

Producer/Network

The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 22

Avg Length

49 mins

23. Cartoon Time Machine

Cartoon Time Machine
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The Cartoon Time Machine visits different cartoons and eras and animations. In each episode the Ani-Mates,

Producer/Network

The AniMates

Email

****@thatsnotcanon.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 4

Avg Length

52 mins

24. Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo

Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo
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The Unmasked History of Scooby Doo delves into the mystery of Scooby Doo media! Getting clues from people who

Host

Alexa Lawlor (Female)

Producer/Network

Alexa Lawlor

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.5/5

Apple Review

(US) 17

Avg Length

57 mins

25. Before They Were Live

Before They Were Live
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Josh Altmanshofer, Michial Farmer, and their occasional guests watch through the Disney Animated Canon--one

Hosts

Josh Altmanshofer (Male), Michial Farmer (Male)

Producer/Network

Michial Farmer and Josh Altmanshofer

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 16

Avg Length

64 mins

26. Retro Anime Podcast - The Classic, The Obscure, The Forgotten.

Retro Anime Podcast - The Classic, The Obscure, The Forgotten.
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The Classic, The Obscure, The Forgotten. Covering anime from the 60's to the 90's. Ian and Lewis watch and

Producer/Network

Retro Anime Podcast

Email

****@retroanimepodcast.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

4.8/5

Apple Review

(US) 5

Avg Length

63 mins

27. Last Saturday Morning

Last Saturday Morning
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Welcome to Last Saturday Morning, a podcast where cartoon writers and enthusiasts rewatch and discuss

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Location

United States

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(US) 2

Avg Length

87 mins