The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is hosted by twin animators Tom Bancroft and Tony Bancroft, who discuss their Disney Animation past, the present animation business and the future of the craft. The show has 100 episodes in its feed, released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 70 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Reach working and aspiring animators through two Disney veterans' interviews
- Hosts are twin animators with Disney Animation backgrounds, lending credibility to the guests they interview.
- Guests in recent episodes include Pixar's Chief Creative Officer, Pete Docter, and voice actor Jim Cummings.
- A 4.9 average rating from 464 Apple Podcasts ratings signals a loyal, engaged audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted conversation, listener Q&A
- Tone
- informative, warm
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 85 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- TaughtByAPro.com
- Categories promoted
- online art education
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The show description states it is sponsored by TaughtByAPro.com, and the Patreon page is linked as the funding source, though no sponsor read appears in the 20 recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover animation production, interviews and career topics, with no flags raised; the feed explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.patreon.com/bancroftbrothers |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id911802874 |
| RSS feed | bancroftbros.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 73 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| With the creators of the infinite-zoom graphic novel, Magrid's Magic S | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 3 min |
| CCO of Pixar Animation Studios, Pete Docter | 2026-09-26 | 32 min |
| With popular YouTube Animator, XrayAlphaCharlie! | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 11 min |
| Our 300th Episode! - Looking back and looking forward | 2026-08-28 | 1 h 4 min |
| The Independent Life with Chris Sonnenburg | 2026-08-10 | 1 h 23 min |
| Character Supervisor at Skydance Animation, Sarah Macdonald | 2026-07-25 | 1 h 13 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
Twin animators Tom and Tony Bancroft get together and talk about their Disney Animation past, the present animation business, and the future of animation. Interviews with talented artists, inspirational words, and wild speculation will help you grow as a person - or not. Sponsored by TaughtByAPro.com - your destination for the art instruction you need. See http://taughtbyapro.com for online…
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About The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast is a long-running show hosted by twin animators Tom Bancroft and Tony Bancroft, who draw on their Disney Animation careers. According to the feed and the show's Patreon page, the program covers the animation business, interviews with working artists and studio professionals, and listener questions. Episodes arrive about every two weeks and typically run 60 to 85 minutes.
The show holds a 4.9 average rating from 464 ratings on Apple Podcasts, according to that platform. Listeners are estimated to be animation students, hobbyist and professional artists, and industry followers, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. The feed description names TaughtByAPro.com as a sponsor.
At an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship suits online art education, creative software and animation supply brands looking for a focused creative audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast
How much does The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing depends on the terms agreed with the show.
What is The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast about?
The show features twin Disney animators Tom and Tony Bancroft discussing animation careers, the studio business, and interviews with working artists. Episodes are released about every two weeks.
How do I contact The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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