KeepingYouAnimated

KeepingYouAnimated

@keepingyouanimated.bsky.social

KeepingYouAnimated is a community and podcast dedicated to empowering, educating and connecting black artists pursuing careers in animation. KeepingYouAnimated.podbean.com https://m.youtube.com/@keepingyouanimated

233 Followers 58 Following 29 Posts Joined Feb 2025
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Don’t Miss Out! - Tune in on Our YouTube Channel via our bio link to keep updated!

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🌟Mark your calendars for March 16th at 7 PM PST/10 PM EST for a live discussing the magic of Black indie animation! Join us as creators Pearl Low, Breana Navickas, Kiana Mai Khansmith, Kennedy Freeman, and Shara Kibry share their journeys on creating Black magical girl stories outside the studios.

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3 weeks ago
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Happy Black History Month, KYA Kin! We're thrilled to present a new episode featuring our producer, Jordan and editor, Mann! Join us as we discuss Oscar-nominated films, preserving Black entertainment history & the X-Men's return in Avengers: Doomsday. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Podbean!

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1 month ago

They also discuss The Sunflower Club's indie shorts its exposure for independent projects! It’s a good episode to start off the year! Please tune in via Spotify, Podbean and Apple Podcasts- and let us know what’s keeping you animated in the start of this new year! ✨🔥

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Our first episode of 2026 is here! In Episode 10, Bre and Way explore exciting indie projects such Project Super Crush and the increasing visibility of Black queer stories. As well Way sharing his thoughts on "All Dogs Go to Heaven" and how the film inspired his own projects!

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1 month ago
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Happy New Year, KYA Kin! Bre and Way are back in 2026, spotlighting amazing indie projects like Project Super Crush and celebrate the rise of Black queer stories. Also, Way reflects on "All Dogs Go to Heaven," sharing its impact on his own work. Join us January 31st for our 10th monumental episode!

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2 months ago
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Happy Holidays! May the end of 2025 be a good one and we will see you in the new year for more episodes! Let us know what holiday movies will keep you animated during the holiday season! @breanimator.bsky.social @waysingleton.bsky.social 🩵❄️⛄️ #keepingyouanimated #blackpodcasts #animation

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3 months ago

Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Podbean through the link in our bio, and have a Happy Holiday from the KYA team!

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3 months ago
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Heya KYA Kin! In this episode, Bre and Way talk indie animation and the creative process behind their recent collaboration, "The Three Tomes Animatic Pilot". They also chat about the importance of animation community events like Lightbox, how learning to write can help with storyboarding! #animation

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4 months ago

Check us out on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Podbean through the link in our bio, and have a spooktacular Halloween! 👻 🎃

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4 months ago
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Happy Halloween, KYA Creatures!

In this episode, Way and Bre discuss the moment babies first enter their consciousness, Halloween traditions, and the challenges of trick-or-treating in a city. Way reviews "Kaiju No. 8" Season 1 and "Leo”while Bre shares her favorite vampire content!

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5 months ago
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Episode 7 of Keeping You Animated is here! Join Bre and Way as they explore their most memorable animated TV shows from A to Z! They'll share personal insights about how these iconic series have influenced their animation careers. Check us out in the link in our bio and let us know your picks!

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5 months ago
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Hey folks, Keeping You Animated returns with Episode 7 tomorrow! Join Bre and Way as they name their most memorable animated TV shows from A to Z! 📺 ✨They'll also reveal how these iconic series have influenced their careers in animation. Grab your popcorn for a nostalgic discussion! #animation

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6 months ago
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Yo KYA fam, new episode alert! Today, we are excited to interview amazing voice actors: @kaotickiii.bsky.social, @wildercorey.bsky.social and @noahbelachew.bsky.social to learn about their journey into voice acting and what keeps them animated! Listen to our latest episode in our bio✨ #voiceacting

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6 months ago
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A New Episode of KeepingYouAnimated is on the way this weekend! Join our hosts Bre and Way as they chat with some folks that have all kinds of crazy voices in their head. @wildercorey.bsky.social , @kaotickiii.bsky.social and @noahbelachew.bsky.social. Voice Actor extraordinaires!

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7 months ago
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Huzzah! Episode 5 of Keeping You Animated is here, and it’s bursting with excitement! Join us as we dive into Pixar’s Elio—why it might be a sleeper hit on Disney+! Plus, we’re buzzing about the sensational K-POP Demon Hunters, lighting up the world! Tune in on Podbean, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts! ✨

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8 months ago
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A new episode of KYA has arrived! Bre & Way explore today’s gaming scene with visiting the latest remakes like Silent Hill 2 & key Black Youtubers. We also discuss Marlon Riggs, a LGBTQ+ filmmaker, OMG Yes the adult swim show & Black Animation essentialism! Check us out in our bio- see ya there 🌈✨

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9 months ago
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Happy Pride Month, KYA Posse! Get Ready for a new "Keeping You Animated" episode on Father’s Day! Bre and Way will explore gaming, revisit "Silent Hill 2," discuss video game adaptations, honor Black YouTubers and Marlon Riggs, and more. Tune in on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify!
#animation

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10 months ago
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Happy Mothers Day, KYA posse! In our latest episode, Way & Bre chat about Inayu: Child of Wonder and Disney's Lorcana Collectible Card Game. They also discuss maternity leave, Saturday Morning Cartoons & revisit the "Censored Eleven”! Tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Podbean ~ link in our bio!

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11 months ago
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The newest episode of KYA is LIVE, featuring @kianamai.bsky.social We talk about Pretty Pretty Please I don't want to be a Magical Girl, vampires, Pokemon, the importance of putting your ideas out there and more.
Listen on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify
keepingyouanimated.podbean.com

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1 year ago
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Who hosts KeepingYouAnimated ?

Storyboard Artist and Director @waysingleton.bsky.social and Storyboard Revisionist @breanimator.bsky.social

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1 year ago

Co host @breanimator.bsky.social was featured on the latest episode of @crtvblock.bsky.social ! Give it a listen !

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1 year ago
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The Newest episode is here !

Bre and Way chat about free services through your local library and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman on the latest episode of KeepingYouAnimated!

Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or @ KeepingYouAnimated.podbean com.

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1 year ago
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NEW EPISODE DROP! Get that hour back you lost with Daylight Savings and listen to the latest Keeping You Animated Episode!

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Episode 1 - Your Friendly Neighborhood Library

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1 year ago

Shout out to our amazing graphic designer @deliham.bsky.social !!!

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1 year ago
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We're Live ! Check out Episode 0 of KeepingYouAnimated on Podbean, Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

keepingyouanimated.podbean.com

Episode 0 -LIKE A PHOENIX

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1 year ago
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Hey there everyone! The first episode comes out Friday Feb 28th.

To listen go to keepingyouanimated.podbean.com , Spotify or Apple Podcasts and follow us on Insta and Bsky at KeepingYouAnimated

See ya soon! Cause we’re… KEEPING YOU ANIMATED!! @breanimator.bsky.social @waysingleton.bsky.social

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1 year ago

(2/2) hosted by @waysingleton.bsky.social and @breanimator.bsky.social .

Watch this space for more info on where to listen to the podcast!

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1 year ago
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(1/2) KeepingYouAnimated is a new podcast that aims to educate, empower, and inspire black artists pursuing careers in animation. We discuss topics relating to entertainment, what inspires us, our careers and chat with black creatives that work in/adjacent to animation. Stay tuned for more info.

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