Animation Aficionados

Superman gonna be okay, Uncle Lar'?Here we go. The members of Animation Aficinados and Tooncast Beyond are going to let our powers combine! Today, we’re talking about Superman Doomsday, the DC Universe animated film in which Superman Doomsday, a movie in which one of the two titular characters dies twenty minutes into the movie and is never seen again. Can you guess which one? (Hint: It wasn’t Superman) This is the extended cut of the show. You get more than ten minutes of extra audio! Our usual cold opening, plus a post-show! This episode was about: That skirt The saga of the super mullet Brokeback Luthor Solid Snake with super powers Puking up a bucket of blood Superman: filthy, dirty murderer You will NOT believe that Adam Baldwin can fly. Blanchard enjoyed a lobotomy Courtesy flush or upper-decker? Decisions, decisions. Revealed for the first time in this film is Superman's struggles with acne as a child. Jimmy Olsen: Pimp. Seriously, how did we forget to mention this?!

Hiya folks! It’s finally here. My very own top ten animated films! These are ten films absolutely, positivitely guaranteed to delight and entertain any and all who watch them! Plus, for no additional charge, I have included FIVE FREE HONORABLE … Continue reading →

We have met the enemy, and he is us!Hiya folks! It’s finally here. My very own top ten animated films! These are ten films absolutely, positivitely guaranteed to delight and entertain any and all who watch them! Plus, for no additional charge, I have included FIVE FREE HONORABLE MENTIONS! What a bargain! Joining Ben and me today is Stephanie O’Donnell of the webcomic Perfect Agent. I was also very honored to have Kittyhawk of Sparkling Generation Valkyrie Yuuki sit in on this episode. Discussed This ain’t no Art Clokey! We’ve found the cement factory level! Wrong-sounding Muppets Otomo? Oshii? Oh, what’s the difference? Goat-Woman NO DOGS ALLOWED! Phantom limbs that crush Akira is NOT on this list! Disney fired 1000 workers; hires a Xerox machine SUUUUUUPERMAN! Yeah, you knew this movie would be in here somewhere

JT from Saskatoon joins us again to talk about movies that got turned into cartoons. Sometimes you just can’t rake in enough with lunch boxes, coloring books, and flame throwers. You’ve got to throw in the obligatory cartoon adaptation. Cartoons … Continue reading →

Thank you, Kylie! We love you! Thankfully, they never made Street Fighter The Animated Series - The Game.JT from Saskatoon joins us again to talk about movies that got turned into cartoons. Sometimes you just can’t rake in enough with lunch boxes, coloring books, and flame throwers. You’ve got to throw in the obligatory cartoon adaptation. Cartoons based on films aren’t as common as they once were, but back in the 80s, you could scarcely make it through a Saturday morning without seeing at least one. Discussed The REAL Ghostbusters The Addams Family Street Fighter Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventures Dumb And Dumber Ace Ventura The Mask Back To The Future Teen Wolf The… Warrior King?!??! …and MORE! Teen Wolf! Comin' out to play! A crossover connection between Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter?! Yeah! Believe it or not, this guy made a very brief cameo in the Mortal Kombat cartoon, as you'll see in the very next image. Click to see full image Nothing is sacred.

How has it taken 44 episodes to get to this?! Ben and I sit down with TFG1 Mike and JT from Saskatoon to talk about robots that turn into cars, planes, and boomboxes. Yes, it’s The Transformers. At last, this … Continue reading →

"Are Kup and Hot Rod gonna be alright, Uncle Prime?" "Kup and Hot Rod are gonna be just fine, Li'l Tommy." How has it taken 44 episodes to get to this?! Ben and I sit down with TFG1 Mike and JT from Saskatoon to talk about robots that turn into cars, planes, and boomboxes. Yes, it’s The Transformers. At last, this day has come! I know that it’s not great storytelling. Heck, the show can barely go an episode without contradicting itself. But when it comes to creating iconic characters by the seat of its pants, nothing… I mean, NOTHING tops G1 Transformers. Optimus Prime, Megatron, Hot Rod, Starscream, Jazz, Soundwave, Grimlock, Ironhide, Cyclonus, Kup, and many, many more. Today, we make fun of G1 a lot, but it’s all out of love. Topics Discussed GET THAT CRAP OUT OF MY ROBOT SHOW!!! Optimus Prime: Death and Resurrection The immaculate conception of Spike Witwicky Robots with souls Gay love Autobots Of Mice And Dinobots “No one’s ever really disabled as long as they have COURAGE!” “Don’t sneak up on me, Tommy!” Daniel cries like a baby Rodimus listens to old Cure albums and cuts himself The birth of AKOM Toy-accurate Ultra Magnus makes us cry Targetmaster contortionists Ninja consultants A life support system that you wear into battle Putting dead giant robots into wooden caskets The F*@!ING CYBERNETIC SPACE CUBE!!! The Go-Bots movie SUCKS!!!!!!!!!1111oneoneone Proof that Rodimus is a terrible leader. Optimus would NEVER have taken Grimlock along on a spy mission. And Mike Blanchard wants an explanation for why I think that this is a terrible episode. Isn't it obvious?!??! Here's the guy I pray to every Sunday!

This is a special Bonus episode we had stored up for many months. We talk about many many things, comics, video games, movies… Geoff Johns being a hack. We have Tome Revor and JT from Saskatoon. Please enjoy this special … Continue reading →

The colors BLEED! This is a special Bonus episode we had stored up for many months. We talk about many many things, comics, video games, movies… Geoff Johns being a hack. We have Tome Revor and JT from Saskatoon. Please enjoy this special collection of pre shows, post shows, and ESPECIALLY enjoy the part where I reveal how Darth Maul died in the extended universe… The smoking corpse from Episode 4 took down a Super Saiyan Sith?

Tonight, me and TV’s Mr. Neil watch Episode 7 of the 2011 reboot of Thundercats!  This is the first pure commentary track episode we’ve done.  Just find a commercial free version of Episode 7, synch with us, and away we … Continue reading →

She looks like she's eaten some sandwiches and done some armcurls Tonight, me and TV’s Mr. Neil watch Episode 7 of the 2011 reboot of Thundercats!  This is the first pure commentary track episode we’ve done.  Just find a commercial free version of Episode 7, synch with us, and away we go! Topics Covered Where’s the damn intro? The book is the fucking Animus! Hotter than Cheetara? HELL YEAH A Rankin-Bass Universe? ehh… The Space Opera is here! (then gone) Leo(Liono)’s Toy Form!

This is it guys!  This an interview with a Wolfman…  Marv Wolfman!  We have as a special guest host once again, Thomas Revor(how could we not get a big time comic book fan with a guest like Marv Wolfman?).  This … Continue reading →

A Comic Book and Animation Legend This is it guys!  This an interview with a Wolfman…  Marv Wolfman!  We have as a special guest host once again, Thomas Revor(how could we not get a big time comic book fan with a guest like Marv Wolfman?).  This is by far my favorite interview yet.  We hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as we all enjoyed doing it. Topics Covered The Death and Rise of Optimus Prime Working with Sunbow Writing Comics vs Cartoon episodes SUPERMAN! The Beast Machines Series Bible

Today, we talk about some REAL AMERICAN HEROES with Thomas Revor and Eric(Eric slips out silently… is Eric a Ninja?).    80’s Patriotism, Consistent animation, hot chicks… this cartoon had it all!  Well, except for people hitting targets worth a … Continue reading →

Ze Viper is Coming.... Today, we talk about some REAL AMERICAN HEROES with Thomas Revor and Eric(Eric slips out silently… is Eric a Ninja?).    80′s Patriotism, Consistent animation, hot chicks… this cartoon had it all!  Well, except for people hitting targets worth a darn, but it was the 80′s! Topics Covered: Jello fights Punching a dog! The Cobra Clutch Five-Part Episodes Whatever happened to Major Bludd? A Cobra to the heart!(and you’re to blame!) …And knowing is half the battle! Before Team America, THIS was “America, FUCK YEAH!”