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From Pencils to Pixels: The Animation Celebration Podcast

Michael Lyons
Animation
The Year Without a Santa Claus
Hanna-Barbera
Peanuts
The Smurfs
Rankin/bass Productions
Linus the Lionhearted
Santa Claus
Heatmiser
Snowmiser
1980s
Cartoons
Garfield Thanksgiving
Christmas Festival
Real Fans For Real Movies
My Neighbor Totoro
The Mysterious Cities Of Gold
Japan
Australia
French Animation

Join hosts and animation fans Michael and Scott, on a journey back in time as they look at past animated films, television shows, and short subjects. On this historical journey, they'll discuss the famous, the infamous, the best, the worst, and the most bizarre that animation has provided through the years.

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Latest Episodes

On this episode, Scott and Michael uncover forgotten animated cereal mascots like the Kaboom Clown and Baron Von Redberry.

In honor of Halloween, they also discuss some more of the scariest moments in animation, including scenes from "The Last Unic... more

In honor of what once was the new Saturday morning TV season, Scott and Michael look back at a somewhat forgotten Saturday morning cartoon, "Linus the Lionhearted," from 1964.

They also discuss animation they've been catching up on, like "Stranger ... more

On this episode, Scott and Michael take a look back at animation from the DePatie-Freleng Studio during the 1970s. They discuss Saturday morning cartoons like "Dr. Dolittle," the short subjects "The Ant and the Aardvark," the prime-time TV special "T... more

It's the 50th episode of "From Pencils to Pixels!" To commemorate the occasion, Scott and Michael look back 50 years ago, at animation from 1976. From that year, they discuss the Peanuts TV special "It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown," the Italian feature... more

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Greg Ehrbar
Hanna-Barbera historian, author, and podcaster
Hanna-Barbera historian; The Fantastic World of Hanna-Barbera; Pop Culture Classics Podcast
Episode: From Pencils to Pixels #48 – Laff-A-Lympics!
David Ornelas
Educator and animation enthusiast
Episode: From Pencils to Pixels #44 – Our Favorite Educational Animation!
Andy DiGenova
A returning guest and Peanuts expert
Episode: From Pencils to Pixels #39 – Lesser-Known Peanuts Specials #2!

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Michael Lyons
Author and former Walt Disney World employee who writes about animation
Scott Hopkins

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Finally! A new episode!!!

    That’s sweet. Hope you also do focus episodes or series on Filmation, Ruby-Spears, & Hanna-Barbera

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TravyBaby
    United States3 months ago
  • New favorite podcast

    So happy I started listening. It’s so cozy and fun, it makes me nostalgic for things I’ve never even seen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebs39
    United States9 months ago
  • Cozy and Conversational!

    I am Michael’s biggest fan and really enjoy the conversations he and Scott have. I have listened to Dis-Order for years and am so happy to have found this!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SherraldB.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this!

    I’ve only listened to a few episodes so far but I love it! It’s so cozy to hear them reminisce about their favorite (often obscure) animated shows and movies. Makes me excited to share some of these animated classics with my little ones as they grow up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gwendolynne the Dragon
    United States3 years ago
  • Great show

    Michael and Scott are great hosts, and they make their conversations about even the most obscure cartoons enjoyable thanks to their welcoming nature and chemistry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay Yaws
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise Michael and Scott's warm chemistry, describing the conversations as relaxed and welcoming.
One listener found the background music too loud in an episode, making the hosts harder to hear.
Fans value the hosts' knowledge and enthusiasm for both familiar favorites and obscure animated titles.
The nostalgic discussions prompt listeners to rediscover old cartoons and learn about animation they have never seen.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A nostalgic, research-minded look at animated films, television series, specials and shorts across several decades. Michael Lyons and Scott Hopkins pair historical context and production details with personal memories, opinions on the work itself, and occasional discussion of animation discoveries and news. Their subjects range from familiar studios and major features to obscure cartoons, unusual adaptations and forgotten television properties, with attention to voice casts, creative choices, broadcast history and the cultural context around the work. Conversations are informal and accessible, but informed by clear enthusiasm for animation history. The distinctive appeal is the combination of archival curiosity and warm fan conversation: li... more

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