Kyle Balda's guest appearances

Kyle Balda

Dragon Talk - An Official Dungeons & Dragons Podcast

Kermode and Mayo's Film Review

Industry Standards

Tom Hanks

Jordan Peele

Peter Dinklage

Tom Ford

Al Gore

Bill Hader

Rhett Miller

Andy Serkis

Alex Gibney

Peter Rabbit

Ian McKellen

Michael Sheen

Brian Murphy

Rian Johnson

Lily Tomlin

OwlTail

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kyle Balda, an accomplished animator and filmmaker who has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry.With over two decades of experience in the field, Kyle has worked on some of the most beloved animated films of all time, including ‘Toy Story 2’, ‘Jumanji’, ‘Monsters, Inc’, and ‘A Bug’s Life’. He has also directed hit films such as ‘Despicable Me’ and ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’, showcasing his exceptional talent for creating imaginative and visually stunning worlds.Join us as we dive into Kyle's creative process, his inspirations, how to tell a compelling story, Dungeons and Dragons, and the challenges he's faced throughout his career in animation.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kyle Balda, an accomplished animator and filmmaker who has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry.With over two decades of experience in the field, Kyle has worked on some of the most beloved animated films of all time, including ‘Toy Story 2’, ‘Jumanji’, ‘Monsters, Inc’, and ‘A Bug’s Life’. He has also directed hit films such as ‘Despicable Me’ and ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’, showcasing his exceptional talent for creating imaginative and visually stunning worlds.Join us as we dive into Kyle's creative process, his inspirations, how to tell a compelling story, Dungeons and Dragons, and the challenges he's faced throughout his career in animation.

Kyle Balda, Animator and Film Director, on the Power of Storytelling in Animation (Despicable Me, Minions)

Animator, director and D&amp;D player Kyle Balda calls in to Shelly Mazzanoble (@shellymoo) and Greg Tito (@gregtito) to talk about going from his humble D&amp;D beginnings Dungeon Mastering his friend's paladin Scorch, all the way to his work animating and directing animated films like The Lorax and Minions! Greg and Shelly also let us in on how the word “fool” is being used by kids today. Lore You Should Know - Matt Sernett (@Sernett) discloses all Mystra's secrets as we dive into the history and mysteries of The Weave! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00 – Intro with Greg Tito (@gregtito) &amp; Shelly Mazzanoble (@shellymoo) 15:17 – Lore You Should Know - Matt Sernett (@Sernett) – Mystra and The Weave 34:56 – Interview with Kyle Balda 01:23:31 – Outro with Greg &amp; Shelly

Animator, director and D&amp;D player Kyle Balda calls in to Shelly Mazzanoble (@shellymoo) and Greg Tito (@gregtito) to talk about going from his humble D&amp;D beginnings Dungeon Mastering his friend's paladin Scorch, all the way to his work animating and directing animated films like The Lorax and Minions! Greg and Shelly also let us in on how the word “fool” is being used by kids today. Lore You Should Know - Matt Sernett (@Sernett) discloses all Mystra's secrets as we dive into the history and mysteries of The Weave! Here's a guide to when each segment on the podcast begins: 00:00 – Intro with Greg Tito (@gregtito) &amp; Shelly Mazzanoble (@shellymoo) 15:17 – Lore You Should Know - Matt Sernett (@Sernett) – Mystra and The Weave 34:56 – Interview with Kyle Balda 01:23:31 – Outro with Greg &amp; Shelly

Kyle Balda – Animator, Director, Dungeon Master

Pierre Coffin

Co-directors Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin talk to Simon about Minions. Plus the Box Office Top 10 and Mark's reviews of the week's new films including Minions, She's Funny That Way and Slow West.

with Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin