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Hosted by Rob Barling and Steve Gaden · arts · EN-US
Friends Steve and Rob dive into the world of animation! From comics and video games to animated TV shows and movies. Tune in with us as we explore stories, characters, history, and the creative minds behind your favorites. Come hop on the ADHD Train with us!
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Signup to Generate a PitchFriends Steve and Rob dive into the world of animation! From comics and video games to animated TV shows and movies. Tune in with us as we explore stories, characters, history, and the creative minds behind your favorites. Come hop on the ADHD Train with us!
Animated Dysfunction High Definition is hosted by Rob Barling and Steve Gaden. The show has published 27 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Who Steers the Ship? The Best & Worst Relationships in Animation | S3 E24" (5 September 2026, 54 minutes), "The Future of Physical Media | Why Ownership Still Matters | Season 3 Mini" (17 July 2026, 45 minutes), and "Why Are So Many Athletes Obsessed with Animation? The Real Connection between Cartoons & Sports: S3 E23" (27 June 2026, 72 minutes).
Animated Dysfunction High Definition publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 27 episodes.
Booking probability for Animated Dysfunction High Definition is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Animated Dysfunction High Definition requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Animated Dysfunction High Definition's contact route on record: verified email.
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Rob Barling and Steve Gaden hosts Animated Dysfunction High Definition, an arts podcast with 27 episodes published.
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Episode #24
Steve and Rob hop on to discuss some of their favorite romantic and some toxic relationships in animation. From wholesome ships to absolute train wrecks waiting to happen. After all, relationships are what we as humans...
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Do we actually own our entertainment anymore? With reports that PlayStation is preparing for an increasingly digital future and may stop producing physical game discs before 2028, we started asking ourselves a bigger...
Episode #23
From NFL star Jamaal Williams to Olympic figure skater Evgenia Medvedeva, anime celebrations, cartoon-inspired branding, and major collaborations are becoming impossible to ignore. At the same time, animation has been...
Episode #22
What does it take to prepare the next generation of animation talent? WIA NYC co-lead and former chairperson of the Department of Arts at William Paterson University Ashley Gerst joins the show! Ashley shares her...
Episode #21
<p>The boys sit down with co-founder of Cartoon Saloon Tomm Moore joining us from Killkenny! We hit a wide range of topics including an anecdote of Tomm meeting Hayao Miyazaki, some bright spots and concerns in the...
Episode #20
<p>It’s the ADHD Pod’s Bat-isode!!</p><p>In our season finale, (before a hiatus of some length) the fellas dive into the Batman universe talking all the media surrounding the Bats including comics, film, animation, and...
Episode #19
<p>Full Video up on YouTube!</p><p>To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the theatrical release of Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Steve and Rob play the video game adaptation of the IP on PS5. Enjoy Rob’s first play through...
Episode #18
<p>The guys are back at it this week with a special guest into the show, Richard Guzman! Animator, artist and designer, Richard talks to the guys all about his career, his Filipino ties, and the impact Animation has in...
Episode #17
<p>In this episode, we dive into the magic of <b>Irish animation</b>, celebrating the storytelling traditions, mythic influences, and signature hand-drawn charm that make it so distinct. We explore the <b>impact of...
Episode #16
<p>What time is it? It’s time to talk Adventure Time! The guys discuss their favorite arcs, characters, moments, quotes, and the impact it’s had on Cartoon Network, and the upcoming spin offs and features. </p><p>Our...
Episode #15
<p>Steve and Special Guest Host Theresa recap their time in NYC for the festival and all 14 Animated Shorts, including some guest interviews! from the Director of Still Moving <b>Rui Ting Ji </b>and Lily animator &...
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<p>A break from our normal, Steve and Rob have a minisode all about Phineas and Ferb with the new season officially launching on Disney+ ! The guys discuss their favorite characters, moments, songs, and much more about...
Episode #14
<p>TRIBECA 2025!!! </p><p>It’s finally time as we Return to the City episode 14 ithe fellas preview ALL the animated shorts at this years Tribeca Film Festival (@tribeca) including....</p><p><b>Linie...
Episode #13
<p>Episode 13 is here! The boys (Rob especially) are FIRED UP and taking shots at Warner Brothers Media for some questionable strategies as of late. We tackle their treatment of the Looney Tunes Franchise, what’s going...
Episode #12
<p>Steve and Rob dive in to all the anniversaries happening in 2025, specifically tackling the Goofy Movie's 30th, The Emperors New Groove 25th, The Peanuts Movies 10th, and many more! What show is celebrating a...
Episode #11
<p>One incredibly long hiatus later, the boys are back and ready as we talk Ted Lasso, the Oscar win for Flow and In The Shadow of the Cypress, the Nintendo Switch 2 announcements, and what we are going to dive into in...
Episode #10
<p>As Steve & Rob hit their tenth episode heading into the holidays, what would be more appropriate then talking our favorite holiday animation. Did your favorite make the list? Tune in and find out!<br/><br/>Our social...
Episode #9
<p>On this edition of the ADHD pod, your pals Steve and Rob discuss the Cuphead franchise from its original video game to its Netflix cartoon adaptation. The intense game play, the unique rubber hose animation approach...
Episode #8
<p>This edition on the ADHD Podcast, we’re geeking out over our <b>favorite fictional bands</b> from animation! From toe-tapping tunes to iconic on-screen moments, we’re diving deep into the music that brings our...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking world of Adult Swim, the late-night programming block that reshaped adult animation and pushed boundaries within the genre. From its bold beginnings with shows like...
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