20 APR 2024 · This week we’re getting rad, twisted and extreme as we shred the waves of nostalgia with the power of Rocket Power! We talk about rad outfits, feminism, and conspiracy theories! Paramount plus, hit us up or fix your U.I. If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese onTwitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com & Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation BIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & a very special thanks to: Klasky Csupo, again! Thanks for inviting us on these rad adventures and all the other stories produced through our childhood! The State of Animation is Gnarly! Episodes we talked about:  S1E6b Father's Day Off S1E7a Powergirl Surfers S1E19a Big Air Dare S2E18a Hurricane Maurice Real World Recs: Brooke: The Other Two on Max Ryan: Under the Bridge on Hulu This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

6 APR 2024 · Badabababa, we’re watching it! This week we delve into the lost promotional media “The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald”! We’re talking about how wacky these adventures are, what the point of these promo episodes could possibly be, and Grimace’s culture! Also we’re creating worlds! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com & Support secret projects on Venmo @nationofanimation BIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & a very special thanks to: Klasky Csupo! Thanks for inviting us on these wacky adventures and all the other adventures produced through our childhood! The State of Animation is wacky! Episodes we talked about:  The Legend of Grimace Island The Monster O' McDonaldland Loch Real World Recs: Brooke: Babel by R.F. Kuang Ryan: Are you Afraid of the Dark Universe? The Podcast This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

23 MAR 2024 · And now for something completely different! This week on Nation of Animation we are talking about the totally indie animated feature; Barber Westchester! This feature is such a treat we don't want to spoil anything because you can experience it yourself, cause it’s on YouTube! Check out the link below and you know we got that news! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com BIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & a very special thanks to: Lilac for emailing us about this  & Jonni Peppers; for introducing us to Barbara, letting us know about the truth, and the Blimp fact! & All the Guest Artist: Emily Martinez (Planet video) Victoria Vincent (Lucky and Dorbee TV show) Benni Quintero (Beast beyond the dome) Ian Worthington (Mr. Whale TV show) Chris Kim (Silver’s advice) Yasmeen Abedifard (Bene’s advice) Mel Murakawa-White (Gerard’s advice) Frankie Tamaru (Margaret’s advice) Kelly Ficarra (Prof Lemmings’ song) Tyrell Solomon (Church paintings) Zaria Bohanon (Crowd character designs during the projection room scene) Additional character animation by Maddie Brewer, Sidney Gale, Franky Wish and Benni Quintero The State of Animation is idependent! Check out Barbara Westchester! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf46FELFk2g Real World Recs: Brooke: Star Crossed by Kasey Muskgraves Ryan: Blank City, Nowhere This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

24 FEB 2024 · They’re baaaack! This week we’re talking about the recently revived Clone High, but we’re talking about the original 2002 run! Did it age well? Do we still enjoy it? Will anything bad ever happen to the Kennedy’s? Only one way to find out! Also Animation News! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter&brookeerinsmith.comryangstevens.com BIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Bill Lawrence for bringing back these historical figures for some very special episodes. The State of Animation is Clone! Series we talked about: Clone High (Season 1) Episodes We Talked About S1 E3: A.D.D.: The Last 'D' is for Disorder S1 E5: Sleep of Faith: La Rue D'Awakening S1 E9: Raisin the Stakes: A Rock Opera in Three Acts S1 E10: Litter Kills: Litterally Real World Recs: Brooke: The Traitors on Peacock Ryan: Regency Solitaire II on Steam This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

10 FEB 2024 · Happy Birthday Ryan! How better to honor ½ our iconic hosts with possibly one of the most iconic animated series of all time; Batman: The Animated Series! We’re joined by two incredibly special guests; Kyle & Trevor! Only respect for the Late Great Kevin Conroy. We are vengeance! We are the night! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com BIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & a very special thanks of the week to: Kyle and Trevor E. Ritland! Follow their work at www.adventureterm.com & Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Mitch Brian, Bill Finger, Bob Kane and most importantly the late great Kevin Conroy for introducing the best iteration of the World of Batman. The State of Animation is Bat (the night)! Series we talked about: Batman: The Animated Series The New Adventures of Batman and Robin Episodes We Talked About (ACCORDING TO PRODUCTION ORDER) S1 E22: Joker’s Favor S1 E29: Eternal Youth S1 E30: Perchance to Dream S1 E40: If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich? Real World Recs: Brooke: refreshing Cherry Coke Ryan: Alon’s Barkery and Deli in Atlanta Georgia Trevor: Walking Distances that are slightly too far in snow that is slightly too much Kyle: Watership Down (1978) This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

27 JAN 2024 · Welcome to the podcast, where you can be yourself! This week on Nation of Animation we’re talking about the new Netflix show; Pokémon Concierge! We talk PokéHistory, PokéPlots, and PokéOscar Nominations! Pika-Pika! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com BIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & a very special thanks of the week to: Pokémon! Thanks for the years of entertainment! The State of Animation is Pika-Pi! Series we talked about: Pokémon Concierge Real World Recs: Brooke: All of Us Strangers Ryan: Duran Duran’s 2021 Future Past This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

13 JAN 2024 · Happy 2024! And Happy 3rd anniversary of Nation of Animation! It’s the new year and we’re talking about a (relatively) new show Carol & the End of the World! We talk about our place in the pre-apocalyptic world, the comfort in routine, and Applebees! The end is nigh! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com BIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & a very special thanks of the week to: Dan Guterman for showing us a glimpse into the pre-apocalyptic comfort that is the ever nearing future! The State of Animation is Apocalyptic! Series we talked about: Carol & the End of the World Episodes: E4: Sisters E5: David E8: The Life & Times of Bashiir Hassan E10: The Investigation Real World Recs: Brooke: Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Ryan: The Iron Claw starring Zac Efron! (And the Von Erich episode of Dark side of the Ring) This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

16 DEC 2023 · We’re fully into the holiday season so we’re talking about a Nation of Animation holiday classic, Annabelle’s Wish! Does anyone else remember this movie? We also talk about some classic Christmas commercials, the power of speech, and a few of our favorite things! Ho Ho Ho! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com BIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & a very special thanks of the week to: Ralph Edwards Films and Dan Henderson for bringing this magical little cow and her wish to our screens The State of Animation is Interrupting Cow who?! Films we talked about: Annabelle’s Wish Real World Recs: Best TV Show: The Bear, streaming on Hulu Scavenger’s Reign, streaming on Max Poker Face, streaming on Peacock What We Do In The Shadows, streaming on Hulu Jury Duty, streaming on Freevee Movies: Asteroid City Barbie Books: Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries, by Heather Fawcett Chain-Gang All Stars, by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Games: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

2 DEC 2023 · Feels good to be back to the regular format! And this week we are talking about the Netflix Series Hilda! We talk about trolls, magic, and the magical world of Europe! Also Animation News! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com BIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & a very special thanks of the week to: Luke Pearson and Silvergate Media for bringing us on a trip to Trolberg and introducing us to Hilda and her friends and family! The State of Animation is Strong!! Episodes we talked about S1 E8; Chapter 8: The Tide Mice S1E11; Chapter 11: The House in the Woods S2E6; Chapter 6: The Old Bells of Trolberg S2E8; Chapter 8: The Fifty Year Night Real World Recs: Brooke: Greenies Pill Pockets Ryan: Perry Mason on Max This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!

18 NOV 2023 · We are back and coming in hot! It’s the Thanksgiving season here in the U.S. which means it’s time to be thankful and this week (and every week) we are thankful for the Shrek Franchise! Has it always looked like this? Are the sequels better to the original? Is it all ogre now? Let us know what franchise we should do next year! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our bluesky @nationofanimation and our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com BIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke for our theme Follow them @menkemaster & Urvashi Lele for our art Learn more about Urvashi Lele's animations by visiting http://www.sirpeagreenstudios.com and follow their endeavors on instagram at @sirpeagreen and @maisonaudmi & a very special thanks of the week to: William Steig and Dreamworks Animation! Thanks for inviting us to the swamp to meet this Ogre and his pals! The State of Animation is Shrek! Movies we mentioned: Shrek Shrek 2 Shrek the Third Shrek Forever After Puss in Boots Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Real World Recs: Brooke: Bleu Cheese and Pecan dip from Trader Joe’s! Ryan: The Podcast: Blowback (season 4 just started!) This podcast is a part of Audio Mint. If you want to follow us, check us out on Instagram(@audiomintchi) or on Facebook, at Audio Mint. If you wanna support us even more, check out our Patreon by searching Audio Mint on the app or the website!a