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Happy August, KYA Fam! This episode features Shavonne Cherry, the creator of "Off The Menu."  Shavonne is a veteran in the animation industry who has been working since the 1980s at renowned studios such as Hanna-Barbera, Disney, 20th TV Animation, and Warner Bros. Animation. In this episode, Shavonne shares her insights on the evolution of TV animation and discusses the process of developing "Off The Menu" through the Cartoon Network Studios Animated Shorts Program.  Watch Off the Menu on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVJclqaAjO4 You can find more of Shavonne's work online: Website: https://www.shavonnecherry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shavonnecherrytales/

Happy Summer KYA Fam! In this episode Bre and Way sit down for an insightful conversation with Tracey Laguerre. They talk about Tracey’s journey into animation and the process of developing I Love You, Jocelyn with Cartoon Networks "Cartoon Cartoon" program.  Find Tracey online! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/traceyelle Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TraceyElleStudios Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracey.elle/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@cuite3000

Happy Pride Month, KYA Fam! In this episode,  Bre is away to work on The Three Tomes Kickstarter campaign, Way and Jordan have a conversation with Al-Tariq Harris, known as YouTuber ToonificTariq and creator of the amazing indie show, "hey.".  We discuss his 13 years as a video essay YouTuber, and his experiences and inspirations behind kickstarting “hey.”!  Find Tariq online! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ToonrificTariq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t00ns.reek/ Co-host Bre Navickas’ Kickstarter for The Three Tomes is live now! Please visit the Three Tomes Kickstarter to support a black indie and queer magical story! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thethreetomes/the-three-tomes-episode-2-a-vampire-romantasy-animatic Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on YouTube, Instagram and Bluesky

It's another episode of Keeping You Animated! Producer Jordan hops in to express one of her greatest passions....Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Meanwhile, Bre and Way are living the dream as they talk through working on their current passion projects, the ups and downs of preparing to launch a Kickstarter Campaign, and the joys of seeing your story ideas come to life through short film development. Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on YouTube, Instagram and Bluesky

In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way interview the creator of the animated short "Waves" Jason Raymond! Jay gives us his journey into animation, his inspirations behind "Waves", and what is keeping him animated. Find Jay online:  https://www.jayrayart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay_rayart/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jay_rayart Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on YouTube, Instagram and Bluesky

Link to Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/OoJ_tvl3Lv0?si=psEceExFyKtIk_Wl Hey Howdy Hey there KYA fam! In this episode of the podcast Bre moderates a panel of 5 brilliant indie creators working on projects featuring Black Magical protagonists! It is truly an extraordinary episode. Because this also marks our first ever Live Video episode (WOOHOO!) If you'd like to peek the video head over to our Youtube Channel, where you can also find uploaded episodes of the pod! Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram, Bluesky, and Youtube

Happy Black History Month! In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way kick it with the KYA crew, and chat with KYA Producer Jordan Hackman and Editor Mann Lightfoot. We dive into the things keeping us animated including watching Oscar nominated movies (and putting Paul Thomas Anderson on blast), Marvel Movies, Indie Creators, and Puzzle Games! Want to share your thoughts? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

Happy New Year, KYA Kin! Bre and Way are back in 2026 and are excited to discuss Black Animation Joy and what's keeping them animated. They explore some fantastic indie animated projects, with Bre highlighting Project Super Crush and the increasing visibility of Black queer stories from indie creators. They also mention how The Sunflower Club is curating indie shorts in their online zines, helping to give more independent projects exposure. Meanwhile, Way shares his thoughts on “All Dogs Go to Heaven” and how the film has inspired his own projects. It’s an exciting episode to kick off the new year! Want to share you thoughts? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

Heya KYA Kin! In this episode Bre and Way talk indie animation and the creative process behind their recent collaboration, "The Three Tomes Animatic Pilot". They also chat about the importance of animation community events like Lightbox, how learning to write can help with storyboarding, the book "Joke Farming" by Elliott Kalan, and Way's obsession with the movie The Amazing Maurice. Hope you like animation talk- cause that's what KYA does best!  Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

Happy Halloween KYA Creatures! 🧛🏾‍♂️🧛🏾‍♀️ In this episode Way and Bre talk Babies popping into their consciousness for the first time, Halloween traditions and the troubles of trick or treating in a city. Then Way talks Kaiju No 8 Season 1 and the Adam Sandler animated film "Leo". Then Bre sinks her fangs into all the good Vampire content she's been catching during spooky season including the "Interview with a Vampire" series and more! Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

KYA!! Happy Autumn! Bre and Way start the podcast off talking about the importance of self-care as an animation artist, and Bre recommends the book “Draw Stronger”. Then they discuss the struggles of loving “stanky” problematic animated films. And finally  they discuss their personal picks for most memorable cartoons from A to Z. Do you have any memorable cartoons you want us to talk about? Email us at at [email protected] Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky

Yo KYA fam!  In this episode we've got an enthralling interview with voice actors LaKira Porter, Corey Wilder, and Noah Belachew, who, between them, have worked on an array of anime, games, and indie animated projects. What's more? They each play main characters in Bre's indie animatic pilot The Three Tomes.  Get ready to go on a animated journey discovering how these phenomenal voices got started in their careers, and find out what keeps them animated!  Check out our guests' work: Corey Wilder https://www.coreywilder.com/ LaKira Porter https://www.lakiraporter.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@LaKiratheYapper Noah Belachew https://noahbelachew.carrd.co/ Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky You can email us at [email protected]

Huzzah, the next episode of KYA, Episode 5, arrived! We are back and we’re excited to jump into a couple of this summer's animated films!  We discuss Pixar’s new movie, Elio, and share our thoughts on why Elio may have underperformed at the box office but could potentially succeed in streaming. Then we talk about the sensational Sony film that’s taking the world by storm: K-POP Demon Hunters!  We also have fun with our hot takes about the queerness of Disney Villain's , opening a discussion of the ways films borrow from LGBT culture.  Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky You can email us at [email protected]

Happy Pride Month, KYA Posse! In this episode, Bre and Way explore modern gaming landscape. They revisit classic remakes like “Silent Hill 2” and discuss movie adaptations of video games as well as highlighting some prominent Black YouTubers. Additionally, they shine a light on Marlon Riggs, an influential LGBTQ+ activist and documentary filmmaker who thoughtfully examines Black identity and sexuality in America. Bre and Way also dive into the Adult Swim show “OMG Yes” and explore the concept of Black animation essentialism, emphasizing that Black cartoons are not monolithic.  Connect with us   @KeepingYouAnimated on Instagram and Bluesky You can email us at [email protected]

WONDA!!! It's a new episode of Keeping you Animated!  In this episode Way and Bre chat about Inayu: Child of Wonder, and Disney's Lorcana Collectible Card Game. They also discuss maternity leave, Saturday Morning Cartoons, and revisit the "Censored Eleven" Connect with us! [email protected] - email  @KeepingYouAnimated - Instagram and Bluesky See ya there!