Short films can be a big deal. Join J.D. Hansel (ToughPigs.com) and friends as they discuss the animated shorts of Hollywood’s Golden Age. From the elegance of the Disney shorts to the hilarity of the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, they’ll explore the cartoons that made animation what it is today.
Tori Schmidt joins J.D. to talk all things Tom and Jerry! We needed an example of a generic Tom and Jerry cartoon, and we decided this one’s ordinary enough. We think you’ll find that this run-of-the-mill MGM cartoon proves their mill was pretty darn good. We talk about William Hanna and Joe Barbera’s early careers, […]
The Invisible Mouse (1947) Read More »
G! G! Ryan Roe and Anthony Strand (Movin’ Right Along) attempt to help J.D. decipher the pop culture references in classic cartoons. Do they succeed? Listen to find out! (They don’t.) Listen anyway! (You won’t.) Topics include: one-shot cartoons, the old celebrities we first encountered in cartoon caricatures, the career of Tex Avery, and what
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ToughPigs’ Danny Horn and Joe Hennes fly in to talk about Superman in his cinematic debut! We also look at where this fits into the history of the Fleischer studio. Host/Producer: J.D. Hansel Guests: Danny Horn and Joe Hennes Content Warning for Animated Short: flashing lights; death. Selected Availability: Public Domain; Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Our Cartoonorama continues with our introduction to the MGM studio! Ryan Roe joins this discussion about the debut of one of our favorite characters: Droopy! We talk about Tex Avery’s talent for over-the-top gags and how this cartoon fits into (and doesn’t fit into) the genre of chase cartoons. Host/Producer: J.D. Hansel Guest: Ryan Roe
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In our first proper look at the Disney studio, J.D. is joined by artist Kristi O. to discuss this essential Mickey Mouse cartoon. Topics include: Mickey’s status as Disney’s icon and how that affected his cartoons, how the Disney studio pushed animation forward, the particular talents of animators Bill Tytla and Fred Moore, the weirdness
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Anthony Strand from ‘Movin’ Right Along’ joins J.D. for a chat about one of the most acclaimed animated shorts of all time, ‘One Froggy Evening’!
One Froggy Evening (1955) Read More »
Welcome to Stick to Shorts! Most of this first episode is introductory table-setting to give you a sense of what you’re in for and what cartoons you can expect us to talk about. You’ll hear a little bit about classic cartoon distribution, the academic response to a cartoon crisis, the history of the Looney Tunes
Introduction | Porky in Wackyland (1938) Read More »
Hello, all you happy people! The first season of Stick to Shorts is coming soon! On this show, we’ll be talking about notable classic cartoon shorts from Disney, Warner Bros., Fleischer, MGM, and more. Enjoy this sample of the nerdery to come!
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