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Toon-In Talk

Whitney Grace
Animation
Artificial Intelligence
Manga
Tezuka Osamu
The Kitty Bobo Show
Rob Paulson
Hogan's Alley Magazine
Lotta Reiniger
Tokyo, Japan
Cartooning History
2D Animation
Cartoon Network
Animaniacs
Kids Comics Unite
Pitchfest
AI In Animation
Spongebob Squarepants
The Adventures Of Prince Achmed
Wonder Media
Sarenka

You're listening to Toon-In Talk, your rendezvous for animation and illusion of life interviews with Whitney Grace! Whitney Grace is a writer, appraiser, pop culture historian. She specializes in animation, comic books, puppetry, and video games.

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Latest Episodes

Whitney Grace interviews comics and animation writer Mark Evanier.

Whitney Grace interviews Japanese translator Fred Schodt.

Whitney Grace interviews her fellow animation historians Jake S. Friedman and Matthew Klickstein.

Host Whitney Grace interviews traditional animator and director about her project involving mermaids.

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Whitney Grace interviews comic writer extraordinaire Jeremy Whitley.

Whitney Grace interviews the terrific cartoonist and animator Charles Brubaker.

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52 Weeks of Christmas

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Whitney Grace interviews the famously talented screenwriter, novelist, and comic book writer Tanita Cady-Ross.

Whitney Grace interviews Tom Heintjes, editor in chief of Hogan's Alley magazine.

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Recent Guests

Frederick Schodt
Author and translator focused on manga and anime
Episode: Episode 52: Interview with Fred Schodt
Matthew Klickstein
Animation historian, author, multimedia storyteller
Episode: Episode 51: Mathew Klickstein & Jake S. Friedman
Jake S. Friedman
Animation historian and author, instructor
Episode: Episode 51: Mathew Klickstein & Jake S. Friedman
Tina Nowrocki
2D animator and director, founder of Sarenka Film
Sarenka Film / Tina Nowrocki Art
Episode: Episode 50: Interview with Tina Nowrocki
Jeremy Whitley
Comic book writer and creator
Episode: Episode 49: Interview with Jeremy Whitley
Charles Brubaker
Cartoonist and animator
SpongeBob SquarePants comics; Lauren Ipsum; Pencilmation
Episode: Episode 48: Interview with Charles Brubaker
Tanita Cady-Ross
Author, writer
Wonder Media (past); author of books and comic projects
Episode: Episode 47: Interview with Tanita Cady-Ross
Tom Heintjes
Editor-in-chief of Hogan's Alley Magazine
Hogan's Alley Magazine
Episode: Episode 46: Interview with Hogan's Alley
Steve Troop
Puppeteer and cartoonist, creator of Melonpool
Episode: Episode 44: Interview with Steve Troop

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Whitney Grace
Host of Toon-In Talk

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1.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Fake Frank Welker interview

    Not really funny at all

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Listeners may find the host's interviews insightful and founder-friendly, though some episodes can feel long-form for casual listeners.
A few episodes may lean toward niche topics that resonate strongly with animation historians and indie creators.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 49: Interview with Jeremy Whitley
Q: Is Slay plotted from beginning to end or developed as you write the world?
There are clear milestones and an intended trajectory, but the story is also grown organically with new characters and arcs as the world expands, allowing for both planning and discovery.
Episode 49: Interview with Jeremy Whitley
Q: Tell me about the world-building and the rules of this new series.
The world closely resembles our own but includes dangerous monsters and magic, with communication infrastructures drastically reduced, heightening isolation and frontier dynamics to drive the narrative.
Episode 50: Interview with Tina Nowrocki
Q: Did I say it right?
She corrects a mispronunciation but confirms her name and accepts the light-hearted moment about Polish pronunciation, underscoring her openness and good humor.
Episode 50: Interview with Tina Nowrocki
Q: What do you collect?
Tina collects animation drawings, including rare Disney pieces and 1930s shorts, and she discusses displaying them as a personal, tactile connection to hand-drawn history.
Episode 48: Interview with Charles Brubaker
Q: How did you get into animation and comics, and how did you navigate moving between the two mediums?
I got into cartooning from a young age, published in my local paper, and gradually moved into college projects and indie webcomics; the key was getting my work seen by the right people—like how a contact in the SpongeBob team led to opportunities for SpongeBob comics, writing for Mad Magazine, and eventually broader cross-media work. The core strategy is hustle, continuous self-promotion, and diversifying across platforms.

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A globe-spanning mix of animation history, comics, puppetry, and creative storytelling, with guests who are historians, authors, and industry practitioners. Episodes routinely explore cross-media careers, craft workflows, indie production, and the evolving tech landscape shaping animation and graphic storytelling, from traditional hand-drawn methods to AI-assisted processes. A standout trait is the hands-on, community-driven approach—spotlighting independent projects, mentorship programs, and practical guidance for creators aiming to break into kids' publishing, animation, or cross-disciplinary roles. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who enjoy deep dives into craft, industry history, and the creative process behind cartoons, comic... more

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2. Matthew Klickstein
3. Jake S. Friedman
4. Tina Nowrocki
5. Jeremy Whitley
6. Charles Brubaker
7. Tanita Cady-Ross
8. Tom Heintjes

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