The SAG-AFTRA strike continues so we are hitting you with the freshest beats with NOW That's What I Call Animated Music Videos VOL 2! And this time we have Makela Yepez as our special guest! We get deep on this one, we’re talking punk music, blending mind and soul, and hope that the end of the strike is near! 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...

The SAG-AFTRA strike continues and so do we, with special guest Amber Li! What an interesting episode this week as we dive into meme culture and we discuss Skibidi Toilet! 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 FOLLOW OUR STRIKING GUEST OF THE WEEK: Amber Li on...

After 148 days, the writers' strike is over! So are we back to our normal programming? Not Exactly. It’s important stuff so let’s talk about it. 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...

Nation of Animation is here and stands with the strike, we are joined by artist Jihan Crowther! Class is in session and Prof. Ryan and his T.A. 's Brooke and Jihan are here to school you! What is anime? Where is anime? Who is anime? All these questions answered, and more! 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...

Nation of Animation is here and stands with the strike, we are joined by artist Rachel Stubington! We take a trip to 2005’s viral sensation Charlie The Unicorn! We talk about early YouTube, gifts to mom, and the continuing strike! Candy mountain listener, candy mountain! 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...

Nation of Animation is here and stands with the strike, we are joined by artist and strike captain, David Kepner! We drive into the world of Hyrule this week as we talk about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! We talk about building stuff, game play and how to get involved in the strike! HEEEYAH! SPOILERS BEGIN AT 18:45 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...

Nation of Animation stands in solidarity with the strike. Let’s talk about that and what that means. If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow 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...

Hear us out on this one. This week we’re doing something a little different and tackling something completely different! Nation of Animation is talking about the incredibly popular Lo-Fi Girl. Where is she? Who is Synth-Wave Boy? We’re also our own Lo-Fi-sonas! Also we have new news! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on...

BREAKING EPISODE! We interrupt your regularly scheduled Nation of Animation with an interview! On this incredibly special Nation of Animation we’re talking with the wickedly talented Caroline Foley! This is an episode you won’t want to miss! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com BIG THANKS TO: Jacob...

Hey audience, got a sec? This week we are talking Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse! !SPOILER WARNING! Our cowboy versions ride into spoiler country starting at 32:45! We will play some music right before we dive head first. This week we talk pirating (the swashbucklers, NEVER the illegal activity), Spider-Art Style, and [REDACTED] was in the movie, can you believe it? Now we wait for the next one! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and...

We’re back this month with the Adult Swim canceled classic Moral Orel. What with all these puppet kids? Is it all God's plan? Can this be fixed? Listen for Ryan’s (HBO-less) Max rant! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow 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...

We’re back to round off Disney’s DisMay with the longest animated film Disney has ever made: Fantasia! Who is Deems Taylor really? Who was this movie for, iPad kids? Should the racism countdown scare us off? If you enjoyed this theme month let us know at [email protected]! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on...

It’s time for a Wizard Duel, here at Nation of Animation! Or at least it will be, after we get through some dubious magic lessons…Disney DisMay rolls along to cover 1963’s critical lemon, The Sword in The Stone! Why did this film terrify a young Brooke? Why is the plot so scattered? Is there a reason that Ryan and Brooke seem a little “mellowed out?” Tune in and find out! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub,...

Oops all bombs! We’re back already as we continue Disney’s dismay dis May! We’re rolling on with the box office bomb, Treasure Planet! Where the book girls at? Does ACAB include Jim? Will Disney ever push the envelope again? #greenlightTP2! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com BIG THANKS TO: Jacob...

Put on your party hats and pop your corn cause Nation of Animation is at the movies for Brooke's birthday(ish)! This week we’re talking about the infamous Disney flop 1985’s The Black Cauldron! We talk about Disney's dismay, Brooke’s books and cult classics! Don’t forget to wish Brooke a Happy Birthday every Sunday from now on! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and...

Mushroom Kingdom here we come! Let’s a go to the movies this week and go see The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Who is this little pizza guy? Is the video game movie adaptation curse finally broken (again.)? And the question everyone was waiting for: How was Christopher Pratt as Mario? Plot spoilers begin at just about 36:30 (Die-Hard Birdo fans should skip the first 5 minutes)! YA-HOO! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter...

Hope you kept your black ties and gowns on and held on to your March Madness because we got another bracket episode and we are putting the Oscars best animated features up against each other! Ogres vs Anime! Rat Families vs Bear families! Penguins vs Robots! If you think we done goofed send us your brackets, and defend your favorites by getting in our email: [email protected] If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter...

Just like that award season is here again, and you’re invited to the red carpet pre show hosted by Nation of Animation. We’re here to discuss the nominated animations both the shorts and the full features! Hear our predictions, thoughts and what we think about the Academy’s choice of best of the best! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on...

Good Morning Nation of Animation-a I have a feeling that it’s gonna be a wonderful day! This week Brooke takes the wheel and we talk about American Dad! We talk about the strong B-plots, Seth MacFarlane, and the theatrical references! Boyz 12! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com BIG THANKS TO: Jacob...

More like Nation of Anime-shun (cause this episode is peak). It’s another anime episode and we’re talking Kaguya-sama: Love Is War! High schoolers, romance, eastern animation? You better believe Ryan chose this one! Enough of this slow burn! Start the episode! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com BIG...

Today we truly are a cartoon book club for all ages (almost)! Nation of Animation changes the channel to that lovable Australian Cattle Dog family, that’s right we’re talking Bluey and we’re keeping it PG! We’re also joined by special guest playwright, game writer, and actual parent; Whitney Rowland! ACAB includes Chase from Paw Patrol! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith...

We’re back and we’re 50! Nation of Animation has hit 50 episodes and we’re kicking off the new year with it! Call it January Madness cause we’re pitting 36 very familiar films and tv shows against each other! Seeds will be upset, hearts will be broken, and a champion will be crowned! Don’t agree with our choices? Email us at [email protected]! Thank you to our fans who listened along whether you've been listening since last week or for the last 2 years! If you like the show, don’t...

Whoa! We got a really special episode today, instead of 1 Christmas Movie, we’re talking about 2! This week on Nation of Animation we’re talking about the Henry Selick multi holiday classic The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Tom Hanks heavy classic book adaptation Polar Express! We talk about which is scarier, Jump Scare Faces, and Hot Topic vibes. Can y’all believe our next episode is 50! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter...

This week is a little different, cause it’s all vibes today, as we here at Nation of Animation are giving holiday recommendations before our big Christmas episode! A lot of talking animals here, we chase that last day of school before Christmas break high, and Different Holidays! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on...

It’s the episode you’ve all been waiting for! Nation of Animation’s Despicable Metrathon! We are going in on each and every film, so make sure you’re all caught up cause we’re spoiling it all in 20 minute time frames for each film! Banana! If you like the show, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Follow our Instagram and Twitter @cartoonbookclub, and follow our hosts @thebrookesmith and @ryanwithcheese on Twitter & brookeerinsmith.com ryangstevens.com BIG THANKS TO: Jacob Menke...