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An animation podcast to educate, inform and inspire black artists pursuing careers in animation. Hosted by Breana Williams and Waymond Singleton.
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Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Heya KYA Fam!
This episode Bre and Way discuss the things keeping them animated this month! Way starts off diving into the free streaming services that are available at your local library. Next Bre talks about everybody's favorite webslinger Spiderman, and the new series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman, now available on Disney+.
Afterward they talk about the "Annie's" ASIFA West's animation award show, Ghost in the Shell Reboots, and Gabby's Dollhouse.
Finally Bre and Way project on what will possibly be keeping them animated until next episode.....!
Connect with us!
keepingyouanimated@gmail.com - email
@KeepingYouAnimated - Instagram and Bluesky
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Like a pheonix rising from the ashes- Bre and Way are BACK, ready to keep you animated!
This episode Bre and Way talk about where they've been, what they've been up to, and their hopes for the format of the new show!
Connect with us!
keepingyouanimated@gmail.com - email
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Hey there everyone, we're Bre Navickas and Way Singleton and we're here to announce a new animation podcast...KEEPING YOU ANIMATED!
Keeping you Animated is a new (but familiar) podcast striving to educate, inspire, and empower black creatives pursuing careers in animation. We discuss topics relating to entertainment, what inspires us, our careers and chat with black creatives that work in (and around) the field of animation.
The first episode comes out Friday Feb 28th.
So you can follow the podcast by going to keepingyouanimated.podbean.com , Spotify or Apple Podcasts--and be sure to follow us on Instagram and Bluesky @Keeping You Animated.
See you soon! 'Cause we’re… ”KEEPING YOU ANIMATED!!”
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Ever thought how Tv Shows and Films get those actors to work on their projects? Look no further than the Casting Department! Eliza clues us in on how casting works, and the day to day of a Casting assistant. We also discuss the struggles of casting characters of color.
And of course, we talk ANIME!! CELEBRATE!!
Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE!
blacknanimated@gmail.com - email
http://blacknanimated.com/ - website
@blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
WAVE YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR IF YOU FEEL RIGHT!
WE'RE GONNA KICK IT INTO.....the Black N Animated Podcast!
Bre and Way sit down for a chat about Space Jam: A New Legacy
We discuss the movie, how fun it is, the stigma of people not being able to let loose and enjoy a wacky film, and the problem with not crediting EVERYONE that touches a film....come on now this should be SIMPLE!
Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE!
blacknanimated@gmail.com - email
http://blacknanimated.com/ - website
@blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Hey Animation Fam!
This week Bre and Way sit down with Showrunner, Director, and nice dude Ian Jones Quartey. In this BW ep we talk about inspirations, and content that keeps us going when times are tough.
Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE!
blacknanimated@gmail.com - email
http://blacknanimated.com/ - website
@blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Sunday Jul 11, 2021
Want to become an animation writer? You've stumbled upon the WRITE episode! (Get it?.... Geeeet it?)
In this episode of the podcast Bre and Way sit down in the virtual booth with animation writer Shakira Pressley! They talk about her animation journey, from oddjobs to working for a lawyer, to writing cartoons! They also discuss ways to be better at writing, and what getting you're first writing gig might look like in the animation industry.
Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE!
blacknanimated@gmail.com - email
http://blacknanimated.com/ - website
@blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
It's the 50th episode spectacular of Black N Animated!
Bre and Way hit episode 50 and they just chat and share how they're feeling!
We talk how the year has been treating us, personal creativity and making sure we're doing our best.
Kick back, relax and enjoy a more low key episode of the BNA podcast.
Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE!
blacknanimated@gmail.com - email
http://blacknanimated.com/ - website
@blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Hey Animation Fam!
Get ready for a double packed, feature length, summer blockbuster of an episode! Bre and Way sit down in the virtual booth with the one and only Bruce W Smith. we chat humble beginnings of rub tracing Batman and monkeys off of lunch boxes, and being encouraged by elementary school teachers to pursue art, to creating the Disney Channel hit TV show Proud Family!
Hope you're ready to laugh, cry, and be amazed!
You can find Bruce on Twitter @BruceAlimightee: https://twitter.com/BruceAlmighteee
Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE!
blacknanimated@gmail.com - email
http://blacknanimated.com/ - website
@blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram
Sunday May 30, 2021
Sunday May 30, 2021
Life is like a hurricane...especially if you just got out of school, and you're trying to break into animation.
Bre and Way sit in the virtual booth with Umaimah Damakka, Li Cree, and Shosh Joseph, three awesome animation artist that are early in their careers. We talk getting your first job in animation, and finding the path that fits you're style, and growing as you work to further your career.
This is the part two of a two part episode!
Find everyone's work online:
Umaimah Portfolio: https://www.udamakka.com/
Umaimah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coloured_braids/
Li Cree Portfolio: http://www.li-cree.com/
Li Cree Twitter: https://twitter.com/38___sr
Shosh Portfolio: https://artbyshosh.pb.online/
Be in the know on everything BNA by following the social medias... and WEBSITE!
blacknanimated@gmail.com - email
http://blacknanimated.com/ - website
@blacknanimated - twitter / Instagram