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The Animation Addicts Podcast is a show about the wonderful world of animation, covering Disney, DreamWorks, Pixar, and everything in between. Each episode, hosts Morgan Stradling and Chelsea Robson discuss a different animated film, offering hilarious, in-depth, nerdy reviews. They also feature interviews with filmmakers and insiders from the animation world. The podcast invites listeners to join the community at Rotoscopers.com and on social media.
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371 'Minions & Monsters' - A Love Letter to Classic Cinema 23.07.2026 47pGet ready as the Minions go Hollywood! Morgan is joined by guest host, film critic and animation author, Nick Spake, to discuss Illumination's Minions & Monsters (2026). This one’s bananas and brimming with monster mayhem, so join along for this Minions & Monsters podcast in episode 371 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. SHOW NOTES Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/371 SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: Become a patron and join RotoNation: https://www.rotoscopers.com/patreon Amazon: Start your Amazon shopping: https://www.rotoscopers.com/amazon Audible: Get a free 30-day trial and 1 free audiobook: https://www.rotoscopers.com/audible STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
LIVESTREAM 7/9/26 - Minions & Monsters Box Office Results 09.07.2026 41pIt's the Thursday Roto Livestream! Where Morgan chats about all the animation happenings for the week. ✦ Our Patreon is live: https://www.rotoscopers.com/patreon ✦ Last weekend's box office results: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2026W27/ ✦ 'Minions & Monsters' box office run: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl779714561/ ✦ Toy Story 5's box office run: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3344859137 🔴 Next week's livestream will be July 16 at 11:30 PT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNmJ202dIvY SUPPORT THE SHOW ► Patreon: Become a patron and join RotoNation: https://www.rotoscopers.com/patreon ► Amazon: Start your Amazon shopping: https://www.rotoscopers.com/amazon ► Audible: Get a free 30-day trial and 1 free audiobook: https://www.rotoscopers.com/audible STAY IN TOUCH ► For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter ► Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails ► Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS ► Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter ► Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube ► Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
370 Toy Story 5 - Charley Horse! Charley Horse! Charley Horse! 07.07.2026 1ó 9pTo infinity and beyond...Bonnie's room! Toy Story 5 (2026) is in theaters so Morgan and Chelsea are back for playtime. So grab your favorite toy, settle in for playtime, and join us for this Toy Story 5 deep-dive on Episode 370 of the Animation Addicts Podcast! Also, our PATREON is back! For all the Patron Perks and other bonuses for supporting the show, go to www.rotoscopers.com/patron SHOW NOTES Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/370 SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon: Become a patron and join RotoNation: https://www.rotoscopers.com/patreon Amazon: Start your Amazon shopping: https://www.rotoscopers.com/amazon Audible: Get a free 30-day trial and 1 free audiobook: https://www.rotoscopers.com/audible STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
🎉 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉 07.07.2026 4pWe have re-launched our Patreon! 🎉 A lot of you have how to become patrons (thank you for your patience), so today we are excited to announce that our Patreon is back up and running! Patreon is a membership platform that allows fans to monetarily support their favorite creators. We have a various levels, which come with a variety of Patron Perks: Ad-free episodes Bonus podcast content: extended conversations, pre-show discussion, & bloopers RotoCast: Our monthly call-in show with the patrons Exclusive RotoNation Facebook Group (and Discord coming soon) Submit and vote for future movies to review on the podcast Join us as a guest on a Nerdy Couch Discussion Merch discounts (Merch store coming soon!) ...and much more to come! To check out the various tiers and see which is a fit for you, go to rotoscopers.com/patron. We hope to see you in RotoNation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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LIVESTREAM - 7/2/2026: Is 'Minions & Monsters' any good? Weekend box office + 3 new trailers! 04.07.2026 55pIt's the Thursday Roto Livestream! Where Morgan chats about all the animation happenings for the week. Morgan's back for the Rotoscopers’ Thursday livestream! In this bonus episode she's talking: ✦ Her mini, spoiler-free ‘Minions & Monsters’ review ✦ Read Morgan’s full review here: https://www.rotoscopers.com/2026/06/30/monsters-minions-review-silly-slapstick-surprisingly-smart/ ✦ Last weekend's box office results: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2026W26/ ✦ Toy Story 5's box office run: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3344859137 ✦ Illumination’s ‘Not Alone’ Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3O8mwmWYbQF ✦ First trailer for ‘The Angry Birds Movie 3’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9DB_aUMzME ✦ First Look at DreamWorks’ ‘Cocomelon: The Movie’ (old news): https://www.animationscoop.com/first-look-at-dreamworks-cocomelon-the-movie/ ✦ Teaser trailer for LAIKA’s ‘Wildwood’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POneS8h1jyU ✦ Does Disney Animation really have “same face” syndrome?: https://x.com/FunnyHappyStud1/status/2071309460094750971 ✦ Will Morgan see the ‘Moana’ live-action film? NEXT LIVESTREAM 🔴 Next week's livestream will be July 9 at 11:30 PT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFNMtl-hp3A STAY IN TOUCH ► For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter ► Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails ► Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS ► Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter ► Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube ► Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instag Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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LIVESTREAM - 6/25/26 - 'Toy Story 5' Box Office, 'Toy Story' 35mm Film Print & New Netflix Animation News 25.06.2026 49pMorgan's back for the new Thursday livestream! In this bonus episode she's talking: Her mini, spoiler-free Toy Story 5 thoughts The first week of Toy Story 5's box office run Last weekend's box office results The stunning 35mm Toy Story film print - Photos | Video | Comparison New Netflix Animation Film News: In Waves, Ray Gunn, The Ribbon Hero, Steps New Netflix TV Animation News: Alley Cats, Ghostbusters: Night Shift NEXT LIVESTREAM Next week's livestream will be July 2 at 11:30 PT. Here's the link! STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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369 Masters of the Universe (2026) - Dude, Where's My Dad? 23.06.2026 1ó 2pBy the power of Grayskull… we’re back talking about a new movie based on Chelsea's favorite 80s cartoon, Masters of the Universe (2026). Is it He-Man or He-Meh? Grab your sword, charge up your Power Sword, and join along for this Masters of the Universe podcast in episode 369 of the Animation Addicts Podcast! Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/369 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
368 Michael - Hee-hee 17.06.2026 1ó 1pOur Queen, Chelsea, is back! And she's here with Morgan to talk about the new King of Pop biopic, Michael (2026). Get ready to Hee-Hee your way through this one, so join along for this Michael podcast in episode 368 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/368 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
LIVE STREAM: May 2026 Box Office, Theaters, Summer Animation & More! 11.06.2026 37pMorgan does an impromptu livestream! She talks about the May 2026 box office, the theater experience, summer animation and more! Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/2dzq3O1EPVs Send in your voicemails for upcoming episodes: Michael Masters of the Universe Toy Story 5 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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367 Swapped - Past Participle Titles 27.05.2026 32pReady to have your mind (and maybe your body) completely flipped upside down? Swapped (2026) is bringing the ultimate identity crisis to animation and we’re diving headfirst into the chaos! Rachel Wagner is swapping in as our guest host this week, and trust us — things are about to get hilariously weird. So swap your usual plans, settle in, and join along for this Swapped podcast in episode 367 of the Animation Addicts Podcast! Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/367 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
366 Animal Farm (2026) - But It Might Work for Us 22.05.2026 42pAll adaptations are equal, but some adaptations are more equal than others. On this episode, Morgan and guest host Rachel Wagner discuss all the highs, lows, and drama of Andy Serkis' animated adaptation of George Orwell's masterpiece Animal Farm (2026). Is it a hit? Or a dud? Tune in and join along for this Animal Farm (2026) podcast in episode 366 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/366 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
365 Interview with Nathan Greno, Director of 'Swapped' 05.05.2026 22pGet ready for a director’s deep dive that’ll have you seeing animation from an entirely new perspective. From Tangled to Skydance Animations’s new body-swap buddy comedy, Swapped (2026), director Nathan Greno is here to swap stories about reinventing the project from the ground up, building empathy-driven worlds, and what he hopes audiences take away from his new film. Join along for this Nathan Greno interview in episode 365 of the Animation Addicts Podcast! Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/365 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
364 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - The Speedrun Sequel 08.04.2026 56pGet ready to blast off into a cosmic adventure filled with gravity-defying platforms, adorable Lumas, and pure Nintendo magic in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)! So hop on your starship, grab a power up, and join along with Morgan and guest host Rachel Wagner for this The Super Mario Galaxy Movie podcast in episode 364 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/364 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
363 Hoppers (2026) - Justice for Bruce 25.03.2026 59pEager beaver alert! Hoppers (2026) just dropped and can it bring Pixar back to its former glory? Join Chelsea and Morgan for a dam good discussion in episode 363 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/363 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
362 Previewing the 2026 Animation Calendar 17.02.2026 45pJoin us for Animation Addicts Podcast #362 as we dive into a Nerdy Couch Discussion previewing the 2026 feature animation calendar. We’re breaking down the most anticipated animated releases of the year, studio trends we’re watching, surprise sequels, and which films could dominate the box office. From franchise heavyweights to bold original stories, we share what has us excited and what we’re cautiously side-eyeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
361 2025 Animation Year in Review + Voicemails! 05.02.2026 1ó 2pWhat a doozie! 2025 was an interesting year for animation. Was it an S-tier year, F-tier or just mid? Join along as we look back at highs and lows of the animated films released in 2025 in episode 361 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/361 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
360 David - Gotta Love the Swedes 14.01.2026 52pGet ready to sling and sing with David (2025), the animated biblical underdog that's taking down animation giants just like the original shepherd boy. Grab your harp and join along for this David podcast in episode 360 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/360 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
359 Zootopia 2 - Therapy Saves the Day! 09.12.2025 1ó 7pGet ready to hop back into the bustling streets of Zootopia, where a new slithering foe has emerged because Zootopia 2 (2025) is finally here. It’s bigger, bolder, and furrier than ever! Morgan and Chelsea are back to discuss the latest adventure of Zootopia's favorite crime-fighting duo, Nick and Judy in episode 359 of the Animation Addicts Podcast! Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/359 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
358 Wicked: For Good - I Want a Blue Horse 26.11.2025 1ó 2pGrab your broomstick and silver slippers as we head back to Oz for the grand finale of Wicked: For Good (2025). Fly along with Morgan and Chelsea for this Wicked: For Good podcast in episode 358 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/358 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices -
357 Nick Spake Interview, Author of 'Bright & Shiny: A History of Animation at Award Shows' Volumes 1, 2 & 3 18.11.2025 57pWe're rolling out the red carpet for the animation awards shows guru himself, Nick Spake, author of Bright & Shiny: A History of Animation at Award Shows Volumes 1, 2 & 3. Nick is a film critic who blended his love for animation and writing to compile the most comprehensive historical narrative on how animated films, shorts and TV shows have performed at award shows over the years. So grab your popcorn and join along for this Nick Spake interview podcast in episode 357 of the Animation Addicts Podcast. Full show notes for this episode: https://www.rotoscopers.com/357 STAY IN TOUCH For all the updates, join the newsletter: https://www.rotoscopers.com/newsletter Send us a voicemail: https://www.rotoscopers.com/voicemails Drop us a line: https://www.rotoscopers.com/contact SOCIALS Follow us on Twitter/X: https://www.rotoscopers.com/twitter Follow us on YouTube: https://www.rotoscopers.com/youtube Follow us on Instagram: https://www.rotoscopers.com/instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
