From Pencils to Pixels: The Animation Celebration Podcast
Michael LyonsJoin 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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureAnimation & MangaTV & Film | |||
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Scott and Michael take a trip back to an entire decade of animation from director Don Bluth, looking at each of his animated projects from the 1980s: the short subject, "Banjo, the Woodpile Cat," the feature films, "The Secret of NIMH," "An American ... more
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Scott and Michael review the animation they watched, caught up on, and discovered in 2025. They discuss an animated version of "The Journey to the Center of the Earth," and the 60s series,"Arthur and the Square Knights of the Round Table," as well as... more
In honor of "Wicked: For Good" debuting in theaters, Scott and Michael look at some of their favorite animated adventures in Oz: 1964's "Return to Oz," "Journey Back to Oz" (1972), "Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz" (1980) and 2011's"Tom and Jerry and ... more
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So happy I started listening. It’s so cozy and fun, it makes me nostalgic for things I’ve never even seen.
Apple Podcasts5Rebs39
United States3 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 Podcasts5SherraldB.United States7 months 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 Podcasts5Gwendolynne the DragonUnited 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 Podcasts5Jay YawsUnited States3 years ago - Animated nostalgia at its peak!
Michael & Scott present knowledgeable and entertaining conversations on animated properties from a variety of years! The love and passion for animation is clear in these two, and they bring a personality to the discussions that are all their own. Having known these voices and their owners from other RF shows, this feels like talking to old friends! 10/10 recommend.
Apple Podcasts5mecarter89United States3 years ago
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A warm, nostalgia-driven discussion about animation across film, TV, and shorts, with a focus on classic and obscure titles. Hosts Michael and Scott share personal memories, research-driven insights, and thoughtful comparisons across eras, often tying threads from early theatrical cartoons to modern re-imaginings. The show stands out for its welcoming chemistry, deep animation knowledge, and willingness to surface lesser-known works, making it a strong pick for listeners who enjoy thoughtful retrospective conversations and behind-the-scenes context about animation history.
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