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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 Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
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 keepingyouanimated@gmail.com
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
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 keepingyouanimated@gmail.com
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
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!
keepingyouanimated@gmail.com - email
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
What up y'all!
Bre and Way sit and chat with Kiana Mai - Director/Storyboard Artist and creator of "Pretty Pretty Please I Don't Want To Be A Magical Girl"
We talk about Kiana's inspirations including Pokemon, Character Ships, and Friendship! We also discuss creativity , the balance of having a creative job, and the struggle of creating art outside that job. You'll definitely want to listen into this convo!
Find more of Kiana's work online here: https://linktr.ee/kianamai
Connect with us!
keepingyouanimated@gmail.com - email
@KeepingYouAnimated - Instagram and Bluesky
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