From NFL star Jamaal Williams to Olympic figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva, anime celebrations, cartoon-inspired branding, and major collaborations are becoming impossible to ignore. At the same time, animation has been celebrating sports for decades. From Bugs Bunny's legendary baseball moments to the cultural phenomenon of Space Jam and Space Jam: A New Legacy.

In this episode, Rob and Steve explore the growing relationship between the worlds of sports and animation through the lens of Rob's graduate research. They discuss why athletes connect so deeply with animated storytelling, how studios and sports leagues are using animation to reach new audiences, and why these collaborations are becoming a major force in sports marketing, fan engagement, and pop culture.

Whether you're an animation fan, a sports fanatic, or someone fascinated by branding and storytelling, this episode uncovers why these two worlds are colliding and why the trend is only accelerating.

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What does it take to prepare the next generation of animation talent?

WIA NYC co-lead and former chairperson of the Department of Arts at William Paterson University Ashley Gerst joins the show! Ashley shares her journey through the animation industry as an educator, artist, and lifelong fan of the medium.

Together, the crew explores the mission of (reimagining the organization) Women in Animation (WIA: Gender Equity, Frame by Frame), how animation students have evolved over the past decade, the challenges and opportunities facing emerging artists, and the creative process behind her animated short SUNDAYS.

From navigating film festivals to fostering inclusive creative communities, this episode offers valuable advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and a thoughtful look at where the animation industry is headed next.

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The boys sit down with co-founder of Cartoon Saloon Tomm Moore joining us from Killkenny! We hit a wide range of topics including an anecdote of Tomm meeting Hayao Miyazaki, some bright spots and concerns in the animation industry, being traditional in a modern animated world, talking about his next film he's cooking up!

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