This week's guest is director, animator, Eric Pigors. Known for his ToxicToons, silly gruesome creatures, he worked for Disney Animation for over fifteen years (Hercules, The Little Mermaid, Lilo & Stitch), then Warner Bros. Animation.* Learn more about Eric Pigors at TOXICTOONS. Hosts Aljon Go and Dave Bossert also talk about the latest pop-culture and streaming news! Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MV7 -...

Andrew Simmons, director/animator is known for his work on Disney's Hercules (1997), The Little Mermaid (1989) and Lilo & Stitch (2002), chat with hosts Aljon Go and Dave Bossert about "The Flower" the last, long-lost hand-drawn short of Disney's Florida Animation Studio, and the process of inking and painting cells. The hosts also talk about the latest box office returns and the latest pop culture and streaming news! Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following...

Dave Zaboski, Laetro CCO/Co-Founder, and former Disney Art Director/Animator chat with hosts Aljon Go and Dave Bossert about the use of artificial intelligence in art and how it can be a tool for creators. The hosts also talk about the latest box office returns and the latest pop culture and streaming news! Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MV7 - Podcast Microphone Kit (shure.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sound Extraordinary |...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share part 2 of their chat with animator Renee Holt about her work in animation during the Disney Renaissance, PLUS the latest Disney and pop-culture news! Renee Holt is known for Big Trouble in Little China (1986), Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) and Hercules (1997). Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MV7 - Podcast...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go with animator Renee Holt about her work in animation and special effects in the early 80s from Lucasfilm, Hanna-Barbera, Spielberg, Heavy Metal, and Disney, PLUS the latest Disney and pop-culture news and streaming reviews! Renee Holt is known for Big Trouble in Little China (1986), Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) and Hercules (1997). Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with Imagineer, Joe Lanzisero about the behind-the-scenes of Hong Kong Disneyland, PLUS the latest Disney and pop-culture news and streaming reviews! After 35 years as a Disney Imagineer, responsible for over 9 billion in built projects, including Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland, Toy Story Land, Mystic Point and Grizzly Gulch at Hong Kong Disneyland, and dozens of classic Disney rides, shows, and attractions in the parks and aboard Disney Cruise Ships, Joe...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go chat with Imagineer, Joe Lanzisero about the behind-the-scenes of Tokyo DisneySea. After 35 years as a Disney Imagineer, responsible for over 9 billion in built projects, including Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland, Toy Story Land, Mystic Point and Grizzly Gulch at Hong Kong Disneyland, and dozens of classic Disney rides, shows, and attractions in the parks and aboard Disney Cruise Ships, Joe Lanzisero is a true celebrity of our industry. Lanzisero studied at...

Hosts Dave Bossert and Aljon Go share their thoughts on the latest films and pop culture along with a chat with Imagineer, Joe Lanzisero going behind-the-scenes of Tokyo Disneyland. After 35 years as a Disney Imagineer, responsible for over 9 billion in built projects, including Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland, Toy Story Land, Mystic Point and Grizzly Gulch at Hong Kong Disneyland, and dozens of classic Disney rides, shows, and attractions in the parks and aboard Disney Cruise Ships, Joe...

Disney and pop culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert share part two of their interview with Laura Elkus Gross, Producer/Director/President of L.E.G. Productions, Inc. where she talks about the behind-the-scenes making of The Beatles Anthology and meeting the band, plus reviews of the latest movies including Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, streaming content, and the latest pop-culture and Disney headlines. Laura Elkus Gross has created electronic press kits and bonus features for “Coraline,”...

Disney and pop culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert talk bonus features with Laura Elkus Gross, Producer/Director/President of L.E.G. Productions, Inc. plus reviews of the latest movies, streaming content, and the latest pop-culture and Disney headlines. Laura Elkus Gross has created electronic press kits and bonus features for “Coraline,” “Surf’s Up,” “Waking Sleeping Beauty,” “Toy Story 2,” and “The Beatles Anthology. Learn more at LEGProductions.com. Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by...

Disney and pop culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert share part three of their chat with Animator/Producer Joe Haidar about the state of animation, ageism, and his independent film "Animated American" as well as reviews of the latest movies, streaming content, and the latest pop-culture and Disney headlines. Learn more about Joe's work at ⁠⁠Joe Haidar Storyboard and Animation.⁠⁠ Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their...

Disney and pop culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert share part two of their chat with Animator/Producer Joe Haidar including working on the Disney Renaissance era of animated classics. Joe Haidar is known for Animated American (2008), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), and Hercules (1997). Learn more about Joe's work at ⁠Joe Haidar Storyboard and Animation.⁠ Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their...

Disney and pop culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert share part one of their chat with Animator/Producer Joe Haidar including the untold story pitch of bringing Marvel's Spider-Man to Disney Animation. Joe Haidar is known for Animated American (2008), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), and Hercules (1997). Learn more about Joe's work at Joe Haidar Storyboard and Animation. ***Join Dave on a Facebook Live event on Wednesday, February 28th at 5:00 PM PST– We’re celebrating the 80th Anniversary of...

Disney and pop culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert chat with animator/writer, Doug Bennett about the evolution of CG animation and his work with Disney. The duo also talks about the latest Disney and Marvel headlines as well as what's streaming. Doug Bennett is known for Tangled (2010),  Bolt (2008), Big Hero 6 (2014), and Raya and the Last Dragon (2021). Learn more about Doug's work at ⁠Doug Bennett - Character Animator (zerply.com)⁠. Disney shareholders, check out this message from Bob...

Disney and pop culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert chat with animator/writer, Doug Bennett about breaking into animation and learning from the greats! The duo also talks about the latest Disney and Marvel headlines as well as what's streaming. Doug Bennett is known for Bolt (2008), Big Hero 6 (2014), and Raya and the Last Dragon (2021). Learn more about Doug's work at Doug Bennett - Character Animator (zerply.com). Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following...

Disney and pop culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert share part two of their chat with director/animator, Chris Bailey about Runaway Brain and more! Aljon and Dave also chat about the latest pop-culture and Disney news and streaming content reviews. Bailey worked with Don Bluth on the Space Ace and Dragon's Lair video games and also on Starchaser: The Legend of Orin. He became one of the first traditional animators to adapt to computer graphics. He directed the animation for Paula Abdul's...

Disney and pop culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert share part one of their chat with director/animator, Chris Bailey about the state of animation, Garfield: The Movie, and Hocus Pocus. Bailey worked at Disney as an animator for Runaway Brain (1995), The Great Mouse Detective (1986) Sport Goofy in Soccermania (1987), Oliver & Company (1988), The Little Mermaid (1989), The Rescuers Down Under (1990), The Lion King (1994), and Hercules (1997). He also animated the children for the World...

Disney and pop culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert share part 2 of their chat with storyboard artist/animator/writer, Rebecca Reese, best known for her work on Aladdin (1992), Beauty and the Beast (1991), and The Brave Little Toaster (1987). Learn more about her at ⁠⁠Rebecca Rees Art⁠⁠. The team also discusses the latest Disney and entertainment news and reviews of the latest streaming content and movies. Check out former podcast guest, Disney illustrator Ron Husband's campaign video for...

Disney and pop culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert chat with storyboard artist/animator/writer, Rebecca Reese, best known for her work on Aladdin (1992), Beauty and the Beast (1991), and The Brave Little Toaster (1987). Learn more about her at ⁠Rebecca Rees Art⁠. The team also discusses the latest Disney and entertainment news and reviews of the latest streaming content and movies. Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their...

Disney and pop-culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert chat up the latest Disney, entertainment, and anticipated movies of this year as well as their predictions for 2024. Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MV7 - Podcast Microphone Kit (shure.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sound Extraordinary | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Old Mill Press - “Publishing...

Happy New Year! Disney and pop-culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert chat with Disney Legend, Animator/Filmmaker, Andreas Deja about his new animated short, MUSHKA. Andreas Deja, began his Disney career in 1980 doing conceptual drawing for The Black Cauldron. He helped animate Mickey Mouse in The Prince and the Pauper, and served as supervising animator on Gaston (Beauty and the Beast), Jafar (Aladdin), Scar (The Lion King), Hercules (Hercules), Lilo (Lilo & Stitch), and Slim (Home on the...

Merry Christmas! Disney and pop-culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert chat with Director/Animator, John Musker, about this new animated short, "I'm Hip." John Musker, Animator/director; joined Disney in 1977 where he animated on The Small One, The Fox and the Hound, and The Black Cauldron. He worked on the story of the latter film. He co-directed, with Ron Clements, The Great Mouse Detective, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Hercules, Treasure Planet, and The Princess and the Frog (bio from D23)....

Disney and pop-culturists Aljon Go and Dave Bossert share their favorite movies, books, streaming shows, and music of 2023 PLUS talk about the latest entertainment news. Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MV7 - Podcast Microphone Kit (shure.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sound Extraordinary | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Old Mill Press - “Publishing beautifully...

Director/Artist/Writer, Mike Cachuela (known for Coraline, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille) chats with hosts Aljon Go and Dave Bossert about working with Disney/Pixar on Toy Story, A Nightmare Before Christmas, and injecting punk rock attitude into his projects. Learn more about Mike Cachuela at ⁠⁠mikecachuela.com.⁠⁠ Skull Rock Podcast is brought to you by the generosity of the following companies: Shure and their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MV7 - Podcast Microphone Kit...