Rubberonion
Animation
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New episodes every Wednesday!
It's a Pube, Charlie Brown
A bunch of the things we talk about this week were actually stories that broke just yesterday! The new Peanuts teaser trailer hit this week and impressed everyone except, predictably, Pat. Also, in the world of "what-the-what-really-are-you-serious?!"... Sofia Coppola is rumored to be directing a Live-Action "The Little Mermaid." Finally, "The Incredibles 2" was confirmed, and so was "Cars 3"... what?! So we talk about those things. Enjoy all these talks![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep20-its_a_pube_charlie_brown.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #20: "It's a Pube, Charlie Brown"]
Crab Faces
Slow week for animation stories but we're back and funnier than evah! We have a great discussion about the internet, content creation, and the free vs paid problem of the previous two points. Oh we also talk about the new Simpsons couch gag and a whole bunch of Cartoon Network talk because of Stu Snyder's departure. We'd love to see what you think about these discussion so leave a comment, because comments are delicious to my creator tummy.[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep19-crab_faces.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #19: "Crab Faces"]
Adele Dazeem
Long live Adele Dazeem!! The Oscars were this weekend so we talk about them out of mostly obligation, but the real stories are with our own Rob Yulfo and Pat Ryan coming out with brand new creative content! Rob's got a new animated short and Pat has just started a Sci-Fi radio show series (both embedded below). We also talk about painted movie posters, Bill Waterson's new "comic", the documentary on the Rhythm & Hues bankruptcy and the VFX issue as a whole. This one was recorded in one long shot and I didn't go back to remaster anything because Rob again... has computer issues. We literally recorded this 3 hours prior to me typing this. So... enjoy!! (=[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep18-adele_dazeem.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #18: "Adele Dazeem"]
Jurassic Pat
Even with Stephen still on the road the podcasts don't stop... not with tablets, mobile hotspots, and coffee shops! This week had simultaneously the greatest rumor & the biggest, immediate letdown of that rumor. But with that, there's good news about Spectacular Spider-Man finally coming to Blu-ray, Greg McCleod's new animated short "365" and confirmation that Miyazaki really is retiring. Listen to the greatness![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep17-jurassic_pat.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #17: "Jurassic Pat"]
Animals Are Dumb
Stephen is traveling this week... but that won't stop us! The podcast continues, with a spit & glue setup only MacGyver could understand. This week we talk about Clone Wars coming to Netflix, Annie Leibovitz making our casting game come true, and Rob finds a tumblr that... well... I'll let him explain it. We also talk about a post that made its rounds this week on what it actually means to be an animator. It was short and blunt and we have words about it.This week, a friend and fellow animation geek, Jules Jammal, passed away at a well-lived but still young age of 39. There is a link to a scholarship set up in his name in the annotations in the post. Please consider giving.[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep16-animals_are_dumb.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #16: "Animals Are Dumb"]
Everything Is LEGO
"The LEGO Movie" blew our collective minds this weekend and we had to talk about it... a LOT! But don't worry there are absolutely NO spoilers at all in the discussion. We get into some interesting topics like metamodernism and the new comedy, selling out and how it's a crap concept, and the remix culture and understanding what the soul of a property is. Oh... and we had a WHOLE BUNCH OF TECHNICAL ISSUES! Man alive... for this being the most discussion we've ever had on any subject(s), this was a bad time to have audio go wonkey, mic problems, people cutting in and out. But ever the profession, I have edited this thing together in a Lynchian masterpiece of epic awesomesauce. If you ever leave a comment on one of our podcast episodes, this is the one to do it on. A lot going on here and we'd love to hear what you think! Oh and psst... little secret... stay for the very very end. Hashtag smiley face (that's me trying to understand young culture).[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep15-everything_is_lego.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #15: "Everything Is LEGO"]
Joker Don't Play That
RANTS! Oh my, the rants. There's a lot to talk about this week and we really fit a lot in. This might be one of my favorite episodes yet, and definitely has my favorite Rob Yulfo photoshops (Homey/Joker & us as princesses at the bottom of this post). Last week was our special trivia episode so this week we're back to form with a longer episode where we really open up on some topics. I encourage all of you to post in the comments your thoughts on these topics. I look forward to it![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep14-joker_dont_play_that.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #14: "Joker Don't Play That"]
Old Kid Brooks
It's my (Stephen's) Birthday! So, of course, we're playing trivia. Actually I'm reading the trivia questions while Pat & Rob struggle to happen upon a correct answer. Happy Birthday to me. This is another "special" podcast in that it's one of those short ones. It's an artifact of my hosting company, I only have so much space per month so every 4th episode... you get this. You're welcome.Sidenote: This Saturday, Feb 1st at 10pm ET on the LIVE section of this website we will be doing a special one-night only LIVE podcast during the Annie Awards ceremony. Anyone who has ever watched them knows what an unpredictable night it can be so you should absolutely join us. We have a chat room where you can interact with us and everything... almost like we planned it! You can RSVP on the Facebook event page too if you like.[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep13-old_kid_brooks.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #13: "Old Kid Brooks"]
Panzerfaust Tank Fist
Behold in the intro, the strangest sounding burp in the world... courtesy of Rob (who else?)! This week we talk about John K working for Miley Cyrus, Alan Becker blowing up the internet, and just about everything else under the sun. This episode could easily be called "tangents" because we are ALL over the place. Pat is a bit sick again (rapidly becoming a theme on the podcast) but toughed it out for your benefit. Still, it was a lot of fun to record! Have enjoyment with the words we have uttered.[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep12-panzerfaust_tank_fist.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #12: "Panzerfaust Tank Fist"]
Good at Fighting Dragon Ballz
In this episode we discuss The Simpsons honoring Miyazaki, Michel Gagne's new movie, a couple new trailers, another "trick" competition to scheme animators to work for free and Meryl Streep's character attack of someone long since dead at an award show for someone completely different sitting right there in the audience. It's been a weird week. We also find out that PAT IS A RAPPER. Learn something new every day.[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep11-good_at_fighting_dragon_ballz.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #11: "Good at Fighting Dragon Ballz"]
Apple Dave
For the first podcast of 2014 we talk "Frozen"s success, Rob's new animated short, and a lot of death. One passing that hit us was that of "Apple Dave" (mistakenly called "Apple Dan" on ep1). It hit us hard. Hit us right in the podcast. But never fear... we're still as dumb and likable as ever! Let us lift your spirits and get your year started off with a few laughs and some actual sincerity (for 0.4 seconds). Happy 2014!![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep10-apple_dave.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #10: "Apple Dave"]
Top 10 of 2013
Happy New Year! We here at The Rubber Onion animation podcast wish you nothing but the best in 2014. If you don't accept nothing but the best, may I interest you in a small curse? Possibly a plague. Enjoy our soothing voices count down your and our top 10 favorite moments of the podcast in 2013 and thank you all again for listening! Lot's more ridiculousness to come![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep9-top10_2013.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #8: "Christmas Episode"]
Christmas Episode
Merry Christmas! We bring to you a short episode on this Eve of the Christmas with many a SONG and laughing and poet...ing. Hope you're cozy someplace. Now listen to our podcast.[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep8-christmas_episode.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #8: "Christmas Episode"]
Tahn Tahng
Pat is sick. The kind of sick that puts you in the fetal position. So Rob & I take this podcast solo and we do a terrible job. The kind of terrible job that circles back around to awesome "Sharknado" style. In this episode we talk about Netflix and what it means to the industry, Ron & John's new film, and of course... princesses. Rob & I also try our hand at being radio show DJs. We are bad. The kind of bad that you can only get at a high school radio class. Enjoy! (=[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep7-tahn_tahng.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #7: "Tahn Tahng"]
Mint Glue
We're back from Thanksgiving break with a new podcast! In it we announce the winner of the "Find the Zombie in the Podcastimation" game, talk about holiday animation related stuffs and some sad end of the year layoffs. But it's all ok because we bash "Family Guy" for pretty much every decision they make and talk about porn being spliced into Disney movies, Tyler Durden style. Also, we really have to pee. Hope you like it (the podcast, not the pee)![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep6-mint_glue.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #6: "Mint Glue"]
Andrew Kaiko Interview
This week's episode is a special 20min interview with animator Andrew Kaiko about his process of creating a short, inspiration, ideas on style, and of course his brand new short "Norm & Cory!" He has a great traditional style and a wonderful sense for color (which we also discuss in the interview) as you can see in his short embedded within this blog post. I encourage all of you to watch it first. Andrew was also kind enough to provide some images to share as reference to the topics we discuss which you can also see inside matched with a time-stamp indicating the relevant moment in the podcast. Thank you for the conversation, Andrew![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep5-andrew_kaiko_interview.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #5: "Andrew Kaiko Interview"]
Gorilla Boxing
This episode we preview the interview I had with Andrew Kaiko about his new animated short "Norm & Cory", as well as a guessing game, a discussion about about sexy Disney men and a rundown of the major animation stories of the week! Rob & I have been working on our "secret" project (which we announce on the podcast) as well as two separate animated shorts which come out this week... but that also means we're tired. Very tired. So a fun drinking game to play in this podcast would be whenever someone makes a gigantic, embarrassing mistake while trying to say something relevant... drink![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep4-gorilla_boxing.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #4: "Gorilla Boxing"]
Lego My Dic
So we're a little late this week... what of it? Like you're so perfect! This we have a couple good conversations about budgets, animated female depictions and the broad topic of 'what is an animated film?' Pat doesn't give away any personal information this time but don't worry, Rob goes back to being the Rob of the podcast and can't land a transition to save his life. It's why we love him. Enjoy![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep3-lego_my_dic.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #3: "Lego My Dic"]
Calvin & Snobs
Happy Halloween! Rob makes an animated short, Pat leaks sensitive personal information and turns into the "Rob" of the podcast and Stephen is enraged by internet rage and can't be soothed. This week we talk the about the "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" trailer, the passing of Marcia Wallace (Simpsons voice actress), Adam Brown's animated Calvin & Hobbes dance and the copyright issues that conversation brought up.[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep2-calvin_and_snobs.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #1: "Calvin & Snobs"]
Death & Peanuts
First official podcast! Rob gets a new microphone but doesn't fix his brain, Stephen can't stop talking and Pat hates things. Fun for the whole family (if your family likes penis jokes)! This week we talk the new Samurai Jack comic, apple picking, Peanuts shorts, Superman and a whole lot of death.[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep1-death_and_peanuts.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #1: "Death & Peanuts"]