We have singing... we have stories... we have animation stories (this being an "animation podcast," it seemed appropriate)... what DON'T we have?! Listen as Stephen watches the World Cup and Rob & Pat try to keep him on topic. A lot of great tangents in this episode which are too numerous to put in the annotations so just... listen. And enjoy. Listen and enjoy! Also... SHAGGY WAS A THING[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep33-wrapped_up_in_a_jock.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #33: "Wrapped Up in a Jock"]

It's Rob's Birthday!! It was Pat's Birthday last week!! And I still make them talk to me about cartoons! This week, we actually start the discussion with the Angry Video Game Nerd movie, because as Indie creators ourselves we're happy when one of our own (same medium or not) breaks ground on a huge development like this. And you know what? It doesn't stop there, Signe Baumane is another Indie creator who is making her first feature length animated film, "Rocks in my Pockets" and it's got a trailer! Ari Folman is making a jump to a western screen wide release with his hybrid movie and it's got a trailer too... and "Bojack Horseman" is the first original adult animated programming on Netflix and it's got a trailer. Oh and Rocky & Bullwinkle disappoint us. But before all of that... we must sing to you one of the great 90s cartoon anthems. Behold.[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep32-birthday_birthday_something_something.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #32: "Birthday Birthday Something Something"]

We kicked off June with another LIVE episode of the podcast! We talked about Reading Rainbow, gushed over Mukpuddy's work, loved the "Song of the Sea" trailer, and discussed Sony VFX house Imageworks leaving the US for greener tax credit pastures of the great north in Vancouver. But not before we could talk about Godzilla and Maleficent, however... two movies on opposite ends of the spectrum in numerous ways. Thanks to everyone who showed up for the live taping and joined us in the chat room... you're all awesome! This week's title comes courtesy of Andrew Kaiko in the chat, Pat Ryan simultaneously coming up with it in the podcast, and all off Rob's weird, periodic ramblings. Oh, and we finished with some limericks and Pat serenades us with an original song after the music at the end.[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep31-diamond_in_the_mouth.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #31: "Diamond in the Mouth"]

This week we have listener submitted questions (!!) but not before talking about the "Big Hero 6" trailer, "Happy" the happy meal mascot, and a couple other stories. Also, what would The Rubber Onion podcast be without some weird tangents? Behold as we talk about music we don't like and discuss the merits of the Michael Bay opus, "Pain & Gain." And on a serious note, thanks to everyone who's been listening and supporting this podcast! You're awesome and really have made doing this fun and worthwhile week in and week out, through travel, tech issues, and diseases. We started with a little episode "zero," still going strong at 30 and don't intend on slowing down! We're here to stay! Insert Drake reference![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep30-speaking_of_30.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #30: "Speaking of 30..."]

Stephen was traveling to and from the UK this week, and thus is sick and jet-lagged. We recorded this after midnight so Pat is attempting to be quiet. That leaves Rob to be the energetic & most eloquent of the three. So we talk about the Simpsons/Family Guy crossover, new "Big Hero 6" stills, and by popular demand we talk through the story behind the financial failure of "Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return." Enjoy our sleepy drunk, low, and sickly sensual voices speak to the tune of animation stories.[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep29-q_v_cinderella.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #29: "QVCinderella"]

Andy Serkis insults all animators, Mike Tyson get's a cartoon, and Pat is the comment fairy.

"The Simpsons" LEGO episode happened, DreamWorks launches a YouTube channel, and "The Flintstones" head back to the big screen! We also discuss the "TimeOut Top 100 Animated Films" list and our personal favorites. Oh and we also talk pooping... because we're adults. So this week's podcast was LIVE so there's a lot more showing off... which comes out in the form... OF SONG -- because that's normal. Enjoy![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep27-yabba_dabba_dont.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #27: "Yabba Dabba Don't"]

And we finally break the 2hr mark! That's right, we talk about Batman and The Simpsons -- listing off our favorite episodes and moments -- and then shift over to talking about sexism in movies and the Bechdel test again. But if that's not enough, we close out the podcast with about 30min of discussing racism (centered around a story about "The Jungle Book")... so it's a super light and breezy listen. Oh, and Pat sings! As always, I encourage anyone to post their thoughts and feelings in the comment section. See you there![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep26-can_we_edit_that_one_out.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #26: "Can We Edit That One Out?"]

Rob and Stephen talk about animation: where they got started, thoughts on where animation is going, and how to stay young & naive in a world that keeps knocking down your optimism. We were going to talk about some stories from this week, but since Pat is not with us on this episode we just ended up talking about some of the more "animator" parts of animation. Oh and let's not forget... this episode ends in violence! Not kidding. Hope all of you enjoy it and we'd love to hear what you have to say in the comments! I think this will prompt a great discussion of what animation is to you.[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep25-i_do_mickey_mouse.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #25: "I Do Mickey Mouse"]

What an episode!! We have a couple great storytelling moments, we talk about focus groups, design issues, animation tips, and discussions on the best cartoon vehicles and how Hollywood turns shows into movies. This might be the most "Rubber Oniony" episode yet! We do all the things. Thanks to everyone who submitted topics and questions and hope you enjoy. Join the discussion in the comments and let us know what you think or what you'd like us to cover next week![audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep24-illuminaughty.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #24: "Illuminaughty"]

Archie's gonna die! Rob was on Comedy Central! We tell vomit stories! So many things happening. This was our second attempt at a live podcast and we had a great turnout in the chat! Everyone was suggesting names for the title of the podcast and we ultimately chose the one Ryan Cooper from Mukpuddy animation studio suggested. This is also the first time we have something unique for both those who saw the podcast live and those of you listening here... success! But what I really want to know is... what are some of YOUR unrelated vomit stories?[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep23-unrelated_vomit_stories.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #23: "Unrelated Vomit Stories"]

This week's podcast is all about the TMNT (2014) first trailer and how much it sucks... and why. We (meaning Stephen mostly, let's be honest) break down every incarnation of the Turtles and how things got to be where we are now, with two great incarnations and a possible disaster on the way. Also, Rob tells a sad story at the end you won't want to miss! This week, the audio was recorded off a LIVE broadcast with viewers and errrrrrrything. Fans made images, illustrations (below) and comments... it was a lot of fun! You can check the recorded video below, if you're into that sorta thing...[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep22-tmnt2014_trailer_talk.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #22: "TMNT (2014) Trailer Talk"]

This episode might have my favorite segment in it so far where we rip up eHarmony's industry-specific list "15 Reasons to Date an Animator." Rob & Stephen are flying solo this episode with Pat off fighting crime for the week... and it goes as you might guess. Character voices are created, stories are told, transitions are fumbled, innuendos are made. But first, we HAD to talk about new info about the TMNT movie coming out... because Stephen...[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/rubberonion/the_rubber_onion-ep21-beefy_teenage_mutant_ninja_babies.mp3|titles=The Rubber Onion - #21: "Beefy Teenage Mutant Ninja Babies"]

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"]

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"]

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"]

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"]

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"]

"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"]

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"]