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May 12, 2017

AniMay Interview! On this episode, Josh sits down with Funimaton director and voice actress Jad Saxton. We discuss the ins and outs of being a voice actor, plus the joys and struggles of casting and directing an anime. We also discuss whats it's like voicing more mature roles.

You can keep in touch with Jad on:

Twitter @JadBSaxton

Instagram @Jadarade

and Jad Saxton on Facebook

Interested in how you can win our AniMay giveaway? Check out our Instagram posts to see how you can enter to win our huge anime themed giveaway. 

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

 

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, podcast, interview, funimation, animay, giveaway, voiceacting, directing, jadsaxton, fairytail, wolfchildren

May 8, 2017

It's podcast time! On our second AniMay episode, we discuss Mamoru Hosoda's 2012 hit anime film "Wolf Children". Plus, Gavin gives his thoughts on "AKIRA" and we chat about "Digimon Adventure Tri" coming to Blu-ray May 16th.

In the Top 5, we rank our favorite anime heroines.

Check out our Instagram posts to see how you can enter to win our huge anime themed giveaway. 

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, giveaway, animay, top5, wolfchildren, mamoruhosada, digimon, akira, OkamiKodomonoAmetoYuki

May 5, 2017

AniMay Interview! On this episode, part 2 of our discussion with Marissa Lenti. In his part, we discuss directing and voice casting in the world of anime, video games, and more. 

You can check Marissa out on her website at MarissaLenti.com and follow her on Twitter @LentiSoup.

Interested in how you can win our AniMay giveaway? Check out our Akira episode to see how you can win this huge anime package!

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, podcast, interview, funimation, screwattack, roosterteeth, animay, giveaway, voiceacting, directing

May 5, 2017

AniMay Interview! On this episode, we sit down with Funimaton and Screw Attack director and voice actress Marissa Lenti. In his part, we discuss the ins and outs of being a voice actor, her favorite rolls, and her dream role. Be sure and catch part 2, where we discuss her casting and directing jobs. 

You can check Marissa out on her website at MarissaLenti.com and follow her on Twitter @LentiSoup.

Interested in how you can win our AniMay giveaway? Check out our Akira episode to see how you can win this huge anime package!

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, podcast, interview, funimation, screwattack, roosterteeth, animay, giveaway, voiceacting, directing

May 1, 2017

Podcast Time! On the first episode of our AniMay series, Josh is joined by Liam & Brittany from Cloud City Cast! This week, we discuss Katsuhiro Otomo's anime classic "AKIRA". In the news, we chat about the "Cars 3" trailer, the release date for "Frozen 2", and tickets for GKIDS' GhibliFest. We also announce our awesome anime giveaway!

Plus, we rank our favorite anime series in a special Top 10.

Why is this episode so long? Where is Gavin? Why do we blackmail Liam & Brittany to come on our show so much? What can you do to win our giveamay? How many times do we mention Johnny Yong Bosch & Joshua Seth? Tune in to find out!

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

 

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, podcast, funimation, akira, johnnyyongbosch, joshuaseth, frozen, cars, gkids, ghibli, top10, animay, giveaway

Apr 24, 2017

It's podcast time! On our final Audience Appreciation April episode, we discuss the 2016 Disney smash hit "Zootopia". In the news, we discuss the future of "Star Wars Rebels". We also announce the winner of our Audience Appreciation April Giveaway and announce our schedule for AniMay!

We also rank our favorite animated cities in a special Top 10.

Did you win our giveaway? Does Josh ship Judy and Nick? How did Gavin and Josh meet? Tune in to find out!

Thanks again to everyone who participated in Audience Appreciation April. Be sure and listen to see what giveaway we have in store for AniMay.

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, disney, podcast, zootopia, giveaway, starwars, starwarsrebels, animay, top10

Apr 17, 2017

It's podcast time! On our third Audience Appreciation April episode, we discuss Aardman Animations's iconic duo "Wallace and Gomit". Plus, we also chat about Crunchyroll streaming a bunch of the Gundam series.  

We also rank our favorite animated superpowers in the Top 5.

Friday, April 21st, is your last day to enter into our Audience Appreciation April Giveaway. Check out our Instagram to see how you can enter!

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, disney, podcast, aardman, wallaceandgromit, crunchyroll, gundam

Apr 12, 2017

Welcome to another Cartoon Cafe! This week, Gavin and Josh discuss the highest grossing anime film of all time, Makoto Shinkai's "Your Name". This is a SPOILER heavy episode. 

How does this movie stack up to some of our favorite anime films like "Summer Wars", "Boy and the Beast", or "Metropolis"? How does it stack up to Studio Ghibli? Tune in to find out!

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, podcast, yourname, kiminonawa, funimation, cartooncafe, summerwars, metropolis, boyandthebeast, radwimps, makotoshinkai, ghibli

Apr 10, 2017

It's podcast time! On our second Audience Appreciation April episode, Josh and Gavin are joined by Liam from Cloud City Cast. Tune in as we discuss the 2006 anime series "Death Note" and Netflix's upcoming live action movie adaptation. In the news, we talk about "Your Name" hitting theaters this weekend and GKIDS bringing 6 Studio Ghibli films back to the big screen. 

We also rank our favorite animated superpowers in the Top 5.

What did we do to get stuck with Liam 2 weeks in a row? Did Gavin actually enjoy an anime series? What are our opinions on the "Death Note" live action? Are we still doing an Audience Appreciation April giveaway? Tune in to find out!

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

 

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, disney, podcast, yourname, deathnote, netflix, ghibli, studioghibli

Apr 3, 2017

It's podcast time! On the first Audience Appreciation Aprilepisode, Josh and Gavin are joined by Liam and Brittany from Cloud City Cast. Tune in as the discuss Nickelodeons classic series "Hey Arnold!". Plus we chat about "Attack on Titan" season 2 and "Your Name" coming out this weekend.

They also rank their top animated crushes in the Top 5.

Will Josh and Brittany be able to sway the old men into liking "Hey Arnold!"? Will all or Gavin's crushes be Disney? Will all of Josh's crushes be anime? Why does no one like Hot Pockets? Tune in to find out!

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

 

You can check Cloud City Cast on iTunes and Stitcher

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, disney, podcast, nickelodeon, heyarnold, attackontitan, yourname

Mar 31, 2017

Welcome to another Cartoon Cafe! This week, Josh is joined by Batman nerd and friend of the show Oliver Ware. Listen to these two nerds talk about "Batman: Under the Red Hood". 

How does this film stack up to the other Batman animated films? How many "Supernatural" references will we make? Tune in to find out!

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, dc, legobatman, batman, podcast, undertheredhood, comics, jensenackles, supernatural

Mar 27, 2017

It's podcast time! On our final March to the Stars episode, Josh and Gavin discuss the 2002 Disney sci-fi film "Treasure Planet". In the news, we chat about "Your Name", "Boss Baby" and the "Cowboy Bebop" movie coming back to theaters. Gavin talks about "Sing!" and we watched the original pilot episode of "Gravity Falls".

How does"Treasure Planet" hold up? What did Gavin think about "Sing!"? Did either of us enjoy the "Gravity Falls" pilot? Tune in to find out!

We rank our favorite animated sci-fi movies/television shows in the Top 5.

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

 

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, disney, podcast, top5, pixar, scifi, yourname, funimation, bossbaby, dreamworks, anime, cowboybebop, sing 

Mar 20, 2017

It's podcast time! On our third March to the Stars episode, Josh and Gavin discuss the 2001 sci-fi anime film "Metropolis". In the news, we chat about the new "Coco" trailer, a second season of "Big Hero 6: The Series", the English dub announcement for "Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale" and "Your Name" tickets. Gavin also gives us a rundown of Disney's "Tron Uprising". Plus we announce the movies/shows we will be watching for Audience Appreciation April.

Plus, we rank our favorite animated robots/androids in the top 5.

What did we think of the "Metropolis"? Did Josh fall asleep while Gavin talked about "Tron"? Did any of your picks make it into our Audience Appreciation April watchlist? Find out on this all new episode! 

 

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, disney, podcast, top5, pixar, scifi, metropolis, tron, bighero6, swordartonline, coco, yourname, funimation

Mar 13, 2017

It's podcast time! On our second March to the Stars episode, Josh and Gavin discuss Fox's 2000 sci-fi film "Titan A.E.". We also give a spoiler filled recap of season 5 episode 1 of "Samurai Jack". 

Plus, we rank our favorite animated sci-fi vehicles in the top 5.

What did we think of the "Titan A.E."? What did we think of the first "Samurai Jack" in over 12 years? Wanna hear whats in our Audience Appreciation April giveaway? Find out on this all new episode! 

 

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

 

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, disney, podcast, top5, fox, titanae,scifi, samuraijack, cartoonnetwork, toonami

Mar 6, 2017

It's podcast time! On the first March to the Stars episode, Josh and Gavin discuss the 2008 Disney/Pixar film 'WALL-E". Plus Josh gives a spoiler filled recap of season 2 of "Star vs the Forces of Evil".

The boys rank their favorite animated sci-fi characters in the top 5.

Will Josh finally like a Pixar movie? Will Gavin fall asleep during Josh's recap? Find out on this all new episode! 

 

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

 

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, disney, podcast, top5, pixar, walle, starvstheforcesofevil

Feb 27, 2017

It's podcast time! On this episode, Josh and Gavin discuss the 1986 Studio Ghibli film "Castle in the Sky". We also talk about "Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Chat Noir".

This week the boys rank their favorite toys to animation studios in the top 5.  

We also give the breakdown for our sci-fi themed March aka March to the Stars. 

Interested in how you can win our Audience Appreciation April contest? Check out our Wednesday posts to see what you can do to enter and win.

 

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

 

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, disney, podcast, top5, studioghibli, castleinthesky, miraculoustalesofladybugandcatnoir, giveaway

Feb 20, 2017

It's podcast time! On this episode, Josh and Gavin discuss the 2009 Australian stop-motion film "Mary and Max. We also talk about 'Trollhunters", "Star vs the Forces of Evil" and "Elena of Avalor".

The boys also break down their excitement for all of the animated movies that are coming out in 2017.

Interested in how you can win our Audience Appreciation April contest? Check out our Wednesday posts to see what you can do to enter and win.

 

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

 

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, disney, podcast, top5, maryandmax, trollhunters, elenaofavalor, starvstheforcesofevil,giveaway

Feb 13, 2017

It's podcast time! On this episode, Josh and Gavin are joined by Liam and Brittany from Cloud City Cast. Tune in as the discuss Disney's 1997 film "Hercules" and breakdown their favorite animated romantic gestures in the Top 5. 

Interested in how you can win our Audience Appreciation April contest? Check out our Wednesday posts to see what you can do to enter and win.

You can check Cloud City Cast on iTunes and Stitcher

Follow the show on Instagram @CloudCityCast

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Tags: animation, anime, cartoons, disney, podcast, hercules, legobatman, top5, cloudcitycast

Feb 10, 2017

Welcome to the another Cartoon Cafe! This week, Gavin and Josh discuss the new Warner Animation Group comedy "The Lego Batman Movie." This is a SPOILER heavy episode. 

Interested in how you can win our Audience Appreciation April contest? Check out our Wednesday posts to see what you can do to enter and win.

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Feb 6, 2017

It's podcast time! On this episode, Josh and Gavin discuss 2014's "The Lego Movie". They also discuss "Dragon Ball Z", "Tangled: Before Ever After", "Star VS the Forces of Evil" and Crunchyroll's Anime at the Movies.

This week the boys rank their favorite toys to cartoons/cartoons to toys in the top 5.  

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Jan 30, 2017

It's podcast time! On this episode, Josh and Gavin discuss the 1953 Disney classic "Peter Pan". They also discuss Dreamworks "Trollhunters"

This week the boys rank their favorite animated flyers in the Top 5.  

This episode is prerecorded since Gavin will be in Disneyland.

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

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Jan 23, 2017

It's podcast time! On this episode, Josh and Gavin discuss season 1 of the Rooster Teeth anime "RWBY". They also discuss "Your Name", "Tangled: Before Ever After" and more. 

This week the boys rank their favorite animated heroines in the Top 5.  

Will Gavin like "RWBY"? Will Josh like any of Gavin's top 5 picks? Find out on this all new episode!

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Jan 16, 2017

It's podcast time! On this episode, Josh and Gavin discuss the 2001 Disney sci-fi film "Atlantis: The Lost Empire". They also discuss "The Secret Life of Pets", "Zootopia", "Moana", "Your Name" and more. 

This week the boys rank their favorite animated adventures in the Top 5.   

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Jan 9, 2017

It's podcast time! On this episode, Josh and Gavin discuss the 2014 Disney super hero film "Big Hero 6". The also discuss "Cars 3", "Dragon Ball Super", "Trollhunters", "Wolfwalkers" and more. 

This week the boys give the Big Top 6 Heroes. --See what we did there?   

How many movie and TV references can Josh fit into one episode? Fin out in this all new episode. 

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

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Jan 2, 2017

It's podcast time! On this episode, Josh and Gavin discuss their top 10 favorite animated movies and television shows in 2016. They also talk about what's coming up in 2017. 

Will any of your top picks match theirs? Will they have any common favorites? Tune in to find out!

Be sure to head over to our website www.AnimationStationPodcast.com and check out some of the other awesome shows in our podcast family by going to www.SecretSuperheroClub.com 

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