Black N' Animated

In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way interview the creator of the animated short "Waves" Jason Raymond! Jay gives us his journey into animation, his inspirations behind "Waves", and what is keeping him animated. Find Jay online:  https://www.jayrayart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay_rayart/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jay_rayart Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at keepingyouanimated@gmail.com Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on YouTube, Instagram and Bluesky

Link to Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/OoJ_tvl3Lv0?si=psEceExFyKtIk_Wl Hey Howdy Hey there KYA fam! In this episode of the podcast Bre moderates a panel of 5 brilliant indie creators working on projects featuring Black Magical protagonists! It is truly an extraordinary episode. Because this also marks our first ever Live Video episode (WOOHOO!) If you'd like to peek the video head over to our Youtube Channel, where you can also find uploaded episodes of the pod! Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at keepingyouanimated@gmail.com Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram, Bluesky, and Youtube

Happy Black History Month! In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way kick it with the KYA crew, and chat with KYA Producer Jordan Hackman and Editor Mann Lightfoot. We dive into the things keeping us animated including watching Oscar nominated movies (and putting Paul Thomas Anderson on blast), Marvel Movies, Indie Creators, and Puzzle Games! Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at keepingyouanimated@gmail.com Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

Happy New Year, KYA Kin! Bre and Way are back in 2026 and are excited to discuss Black Animation Joy and what's keeping them animated. They explore some fantastic indie animated projects, with Bre highlighting Project Super Crush and the increasing visibility of Black queer stories from indie creators. They also mention how The Sunflower Club is curating indie shorts in their online zines, helping to give more independent projects exposure. Meanwhile, Way shares his thoughts on “All Dogs Go to Heaven” and how the film has inspired his own projects. It’s an exciting episode to kick off the new year! Want to share you thoughts? Email us at at keepingyouanimated@gmail.com Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

Heya KYA Kin! In this episode Bre and Way talk indie animation and the creative process behind their recent collaboration, "The Three Tomes Animatic Pilot". They also chat about the importance of animation community events like Lightbox, how learning to write can help with storyboarding, the book "Joke Farming" by Elliott Kalan, and Way's obsession with the movie The Amazing Maurice. Hope you like animation talk- cause that's what KYA does best!  Email us at at keepingyouanimated@gmail.com Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

Happy Halloween KYA Creatures!

KYA!! Happy Autumn! Bre and Way start the podcast off talking about the importance of self-care as an animation artist, and Bre recommends the book “Draw Stronger”. Then they discuss the struggles of loving “stanky” problematic animated films. And finally  they discuss their personal picks for most memorable cartoons from A to Z. Do you have any memorable cartoons you want us to talk about? Email us at at keepingyouanimated@gmail.com Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

Yo KYA fam!  In this episode we've got an enthralling interview with voice actors LaKira Porter, Corey Wilder, and Noah Belachew, who, between them, have worked on an array of anime, games, and indie animated projects. What's more? They each play main characters in Bre's indie animatic pilot The Three Tomes.  Get ready to go on a animated journey discovering how these phenomenal voices got started in their careers, and find out what keeps them animated!  Check out our guests' work: Corey Wilder https://www.coreywilder.com/ LaKira Porter https://www.lakiraporter.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@LaKiratheYapper Noah Belachew https://noahbelachew.carrd.co/ Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky You can email us at keepingyouanimated@gmail.com

Huzzah, the next episode of KYA, Episode 5, arrived! We are back and we’re excited to jump into a couple of this summer's animated films!  We discuss Pixar’s new movie, Elio, and share our thoughts on why Elio may have underperformed at the box office but could potentially succeed in streaming. Then we talk about the sensational Sony film that’s taking the world by storm: K-POP Demon Hunters!  We also have fun with our hot takes about the queerness of Disney Villain's , opening a discussion of the ways films borrow from LGBT culture.  Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky You can email us at keepingyouanimated@gmail.com

Happy Pride Month, KYA Posse! In this episode, Bre and Way explore modern gaming landscape. They revisit classic remakes like “Silent Hill 2” and discuss movie adaptations of video games as well as highlighting some prominent Black YouTubers. Additionally, they shine a light on Marlon Riggs, an influential LGBTQ+ activist and documentary filmmaker who thoughtfully examines Black identity and sexuality in America. Bre and Way also dive into the Adult Swim show “OMG Yes” and explore the concept of Black animation essentialism, emphasizing that Black cartoons are not monolithic.  Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky You can email us at keepingyouanimated@gmail.com

WONDA!!! It's a new episode of Keeping you Animated!  In this episode Way and Bre chat about Inayu: Child of Wonder, and Disney's Lorcana Collectible Card Game. They also discuss maternity leave, Saturday Morning Cartoons, and revisit the "Censored Eleven" Connect with us! keepingyouanimated@gmail.com - email  @KeepingYouAnimated - Instagram and Bluesky See ya there!

What up y'all! Bre and Way sit and chat with Kiana Mai - Director/Storyboard Artist and creator of "Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want To Be A Magical Girl" We talk about Kiana's inspirations including Pokemon, Character Ships, and Friendship! We also discuss creativity , the balance of having a creative job, and the struggle of creating art outside that job. You'll definitely want to listen into this convo! Find more of Kiana's work online here: https://linktr.ee/kianamai Connect with us! keepingyouanimated@gmail.com - email  @KeepingYouAnimated - Instagram and Bluesky

Heya KYA Fam! This episode Bre and Way discuss the things keeping them animated this month! Way starts off diving into the free streaming services that are available at your local library. Next Bre talks about everybody's favorite webslinger Spiderman, and the new series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman, now available on Disney+. Afterward they talk about the "Annie's"  ASIFA West's animation award show, Ghost in the Shell Reboots, and Gabby's Dollhouse. Finally Bre and Way project on what will possibly be keeping them animated until next episode.....! Connect with us! keepingyouanimated@gmail.com - email  @KeepingYouAnimated - Instagram and Bluesky

Like a pheonix rising from the ashes- Bre and Way are BACK, ready to keep you animated! This episode Bre and Way talk about where they've been, what they've been up to, and their hopes for the format of the new show! Connect with us! keepingyouanimated@gmail.com - email  @KeepingYouAnimated - Instagram and Bluesky

Hey there everyone, we're Bre Navickas and Way Singleton and we're here to announce a new animation podcast...KEEPING YOU ANIMATED!  Keeping you Animated is a new (but familiar) podcast striving to educate, inspire, and empower black creatives pursuing careers in animation. We discuss topics relating to entertainment, what inspires us, our careers and chat with black creatives that work in (and around) the field of animation.   The first episode comes out Friday Feb 28th. So you can follow the podcast by going to keepingyouanimated.podbean.com , Spotify or Apple Podcasts--and be sure to follow us on Instagram and Bluesky @Keeping You Animated.   See you soon! 'Cause we’re… ”KEEPING YOU ANIMATED!!” 

Ever thought how Tv Shows and Films get those actors to work on their projects? Look no further than the Casting Department! Eliza clues us in on how casting works, and the day to day of a Casting assistant. We also discuss the struggles of casting characters of color. And of course, we talk ANIME!! CELEBRATE!!   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

WAVE YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR IF YOU FEEL RIGHT! WE'RE GONNA KICK IT INTO.....the Black N Animated Podcast! Bre and Way sit down for a chat about Space Jam: A New Legacy We discuss the movie, how fun it is, the stigma of people not being able to let loose and enjoy a wacky film, and the problem with not crediting EVERYONE that touches a film....come on now this should be SIMPLE! Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

Hey Animation Fam! This week Bre and Way sit down with Showrunner, Director, and nice dude Ian Jones Quartey. In this BW ep we talk about inspirations, and content that keeps us going when times are tough. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram   

Want to become an animation writer? You've stumbled upon the WRITE episode! (Get it?.... Geeeet it?) In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way sit down in the virtual booth with animation writer Shakira Pressley! They talk about her animation journey, from oddjobs to working for a lawyer, to writing cartoons! They also discuss ways to be better at writing, and what getting you're first writing gig might look like in the animation industry. Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram 

It's the 50th episode spectacular of Black N Animated!   Bre and Way hit episode 50 and they just chat and share how they're feeling! We talk how the year has been treating us, personal creativity and making sure we're doing our best. Kick back, relax and enjoy a more low key episode of the BNA podcast.   Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE! blacknanimated@gmail.com - email  http://blacknanimated.com/  - website  @blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram