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Skull Rock Podcast - Disney, Pop-Culture, Animation

Aljon Go and Dave Bossert
Disney
Animation
Animation Y'all Expo
Calarts
South America
Toy Story
Los Angeles
Frank Thomas
A Goofy Movie
The Lion King
Darlie Brewster
Storyboarding
Documentary Filmmaking
Artificial Intelligence
Disney Plus
Japan
Beast and Beauty
Movies
Disney Television Animation
Bill Kroyer

SKULL ROCK PODCAST, hosted by Aljon Go and Dave Bossert, explores the entertainment galaxy weekly with insightful conversation, stories, and special guests—talking all things Disney! Listen to never-before-heard stories and behind-the-scenes moments from some of your favorite Disney films, theme park attractions, performances, books, music, and so much more! Hear the latest news about Disney's pas... more

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Skull Rock Podcast episode 301 - Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go welcome back Joe Lanzisero, the soul of Disney's Imagineering, for part one of a two-part interview discussing the future of Disney Parks, Marvel and Star Wars IP, proposed Disney proje... more

Celebrate episode 300 of the Skull Rock Podcast with hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go! The duo also reviews the following movies and streaming series: The Odyssey, Ride of Die, Friends and Neighbors (season 2), Dark Side of the Ring, Hokum, Primate, a... more

In episode 299 of the Skull Rock Podcast, Dave Bossert and Aljon Go review: Friends & Neighbors (S2), You're Killing Me, Silo (S3), Influencer, and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Dave shares part two of his chat with return guest Tom Sito, an accla... more

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In episode 298 of the Skull Rock Podcast, Dave Bossert and Aljon Go review: The Other Bennet Sister, You're Killing Me, The Agency, We Bury the Dead, The Sheep Detectives, and Ready or Not 2. Dave shares part one of his chat with return guest Tom Sit... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Lanzisero
Imagineer, Animator, Story Artist; Vice President of Creativity, Cruise Lines (as discussed)
Imagineering (Disney)
Episode: Joe Lanzisero: The Soul of Imagineering Part 1
Tom Sito
Animator, educator, author
Drawing Life Back Into Animation
Episode: Tom Sito - Drawing Life Back into Animation Part 2
Bill Plympton
Independent animator, director, cartoonist
Episode: No Budget, No Problem: Bill Plympton's Animation Empire Part 1
Bill Plimton
Independent animator (implied upcoming interview)
Independent animator
Episode: The Mandalorian is Back and So is Dave!
JJ Sedelmaier
Animator, producer, director; founder of JJ Sedelmaier Production Company
JJ Sedelmaier Production Company
Episode: J. J. Sedelmaier: Animation's Creative Catalyst
Arnie Leibovit
Producer/Director, Puppetoons restoration and Blu-ray release
Puppetoon
Episode: Arnie Leibovit - The Puppetoon Movie 4K Restoration (Director's Cut)
John Pomeroy
Legendary animator
Episode: Animation Y'all Expo 2026 Post Show
Matt O'Callaghan
Animator, producer, director
Episode: Animation Y'all Expo 2026 Post Show
Tim Landry
Visual effects artist, filmmaker, and author; longtime Disney imagineer
Disney/Independent projects
Episode: Tim Landry and Jerry Rees Part 2 - Disney Park Innovations

Hosts

Aljon Go
Host of Skull Rock Podcast, Skull Rock Podcast
Dave Bossert
Co-host and guest interviewer, Skull Rock Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    Congratulations on your 300th episode. Here’s to 300 more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joanie708
    United States8 days ago
  • Detail and Heart!

    Dave and Aljon consistently deliver a high quality podcast that is filled with the interesting and in depth detail I really appreciate. Also, their passion for their work, family and colleagues really shows through. I never miss an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    NukeMech
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    This podcast is on my weekly listening list. I love the variety of guests on this podcast. Love the episodes with animators but also the imagineers. I also like how the Dave and Aljon allow there guest to answer their questions before asking another. It has an excellent flow. I also enjoy the segment of new things they have watched as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FeistyFairy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nicest job, Dave Bossert.

    Greater job on your Skull Rock Podcast, Dave and Aljon, as usual, but I’d taken the liberty of buying one of your books that you’d collaborated with Eric Goldberg, but I won’t tell everybody else what it is, therefore, would you mind if I asked you if you could please do a full-fledged interview with Eric Goldberg, one of the best-kept secrets of Disney Drawn Animation? Because I would personally work with him on one of my projects in the work, therefore, one day, I could get you and Eric to aut... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul329869
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Show for Disney/pop culture Fans

    Love this podcast. The interviews with Disney artists are always great but my favorite part of the show is where the hosts discuss what they have been watching each I’ve found a lot of hidden gems to watch through them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonmkay
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the hosting duo's clear passion and ability to let guests answer before moving to the next question.
Fans praise the show for deep dives into Disney history and animation, with strong guest lineups.
The community values archival insights and industry perspectives, with many noting the impact of expert guests on understanding animation history.
Episodes with restoration and Imagineering topics are especially engaging for long-time Disney fans.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Joe Lanzisero: The Soul of Imagineering Part 1
Q: What are your thoughts on removing Tom Sawyer Island and replacing it with Cars Land?
Joe expresses that it's a big change and argues for preserving the park's DNA and optimism, suggesting alternate sites for Cars Land to maintain the river's cooling effect and overall narrative balance.
Tom Sito - Drawing Life Back into Animation Part 1
Q: What inspired you to write Drawing Life Back into Animation?
The need to document the gap between the Golden Age and later renaissance, preserve stories from artists who helped shape the industry, and provide a narrative that blends personal anecdotes with historical events.
Tom Sito - Drawing Life Back into Animation Part 1
Q: Did you look at this as being almost a memoir of your career path?
Yes, it's partially a memoir, but also an effort to explain the broader era and the context in which animation history unfolded, including the voids between major periods and the generational shift.
No Budget, No Problem: Bill Plympton Part 3
Q: What advice do you have for animators considering independent short films or features given the current market?
Plympton emphasizes the importance of passion for the craft, building a body of work, leveraging alternative funding like Kickstarter, and engaging audiences directly through screenings and merchandising, rather than waiting for traditional distribution to appear.
No Budget, No Problem: Bill Plympton Part 3
Q: After you did The Tune, what happened next in your career path and how did you approach financing a new feature?
Plympton explains he funded The Tune himself to avoid Hollywood conditions, then pursued festival runs and later partnerships, often relying on DIY distribution and eventually looking to external funding like October Films but continuing to self-finance parts of his work when necessary.

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The show centers Disney, animation history, and pop-culture storytelling, featuring in-depth conversations with veteran artists, editors, and storytelling experts. Episodes highlight behind-the-scenes career journeys, restoration projects, and Imagineering-inspired discussions, often tying in theme parks, classic Disney films, and contemporary projects. Listeners can expect a mix of historical context, practical industry insight, and enthusiastic fandom, with a friendly, conversational vibe and a penchant for long-form interviews that illuminate the craft and its evolution. A standout trait is the strong focus on archival perspectives, restoration, and creator-driven projects alongside timely Disney news and expo coverage, which helps fans ... more

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1. Joe Lanzisero
2. Tom Sito
3. Bill Plympton
4. Bill Plimton
5. JJ Sedelmaier
6. Arnie Leibovit
7. John Pomeroy
8. Matt O'Callaghan

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