The Broken Tangent Animation Podcast — The Broken Tangent

Animation of Kurtis Paddock

Welcome to The Broken Tangent Animation Podcast!

This is a show dedicated to the artists, designers, engineers, and storytellers who bring games and films to life. Each episode, we sit down with developers from across the industry to explore their personal journeys: how they discovered their craft, honed their skills, and turned creativity into a thriving, sustainable career.

Whether it’s art, animation, sound, design, engineering, or anything in between, we dive into the real stories behind the work—the breakthroughs, the setbacks, the unexpected twists, and the passion that keeps creators moving forward. Our goal is simple: to illuminate the many paths into this incredible industry and inspire the next generation of developers.

If you love learning how things are made and want to hear honest conversations with the people who make it happen, you’re in the right place.

Episode 9 - Scott Army - Lead Character Artist

Episode 9 - Scott Army - Lead Character Artist

Lead Character Artist Scott Army

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Episode 8 - Aaron Schultz - Senior Animation Artist

Episode 8 - Aaron Schultz - Senior Animation Artist

Senior Animation Artist Aaron Schultz

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Episode 7 - Casey McDermott - Senior Animation Artist

Episode 7 - Casey McDermott - Senior Animation Artist

Senior Animation Artist Casey McDermott

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Episode 6 - Mike Tanzillo - Senior Lighting Artist

Episode 6 - Mike Tanzillo - Senior Lighting Artist

Senior Lighting Artist Mike Tanzillo

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Episode 5 - Jon Graves - Senior Sound Designer

Episode 5 - Jon Graves - Senior Sound Designer

Senior Sound Designer Jon Graves

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Episode 4 - Mike Powell - Test Engineer

Episode 4 - Mike Powell - Test Engineer

Test Engineer Mike Powell

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Episode 3 - Lana Bachynski - Senior Animation Artist

Episode 3 - Lana Bachynski - Senior Animation Artist

Senior Animation Artist Lana Bachynski

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Episode 2 - Peter Lee - Principal Artist

Episode 2 - Peter Lee - Principal Artist

Principal Artist Peter Lee

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Episode 1 - James McCoy - Principal Animation Artist

Episode 1 - James McCoy - Principal Animation Artist

Principle Animation Artist James McCoy

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Episode 0 - What and Why

Episode 0 - What and Why

The “What” & “Why” Of This Podcast

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