The Animator's Friend reaches Unc Status by having Jasper Lin on the show. In our chat, Jasper does everything in his power to get us both canceled by crowning me the Joe Rogan of Animation, starting animation beef with Oscar winners, and attempting to settle multiple disputes with me on mic.

Jasper is an animator, computer artist, and educator. His work ranges from narrative short films to experimental video and sound pieces, but his interdisciplinary background and DIY work ethic have led him to fill a wide variety of roles in production, design, and academia. Jasper received an MFA in Computer Art from the School of Visual Arts in 2011 and is an Assistant Professor of Digital Art and Design at Queensborough Community College. His most recent film The Misprint is now available to stream on Youtube.

Links to points of discussion:

• Jasper's webiste
• The Misprint
• Aid distribution in Gaza via Stephanie H. Shih
• Trans Relocation Support Western Mass
• Immigration Bond Freedom Fund
• Jasper's Youtube
• Jasper's Instagram
• Nicole Otaola on The Animator's Friend
• Westside Tavern
• @there_i_ruined_it on Instagram
• WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko trailer
• IFC Center
• SVA Faculty United: SVA FAC - UAW
• Zohran for New York City
• Kurt Vonnegut quote on Humanism
• The Animator's Playlist
• The Animator's Friend on Instagram

Credits:

• Recorded and edited by India Lombardi-Bello
• Produced in part with facilities provided by SVA MFA Computer Arts
• Music by Crankin' Cloutmeyer Evans
• Design and branding by Sawyer Rippon
• Special thanks to Lisa Lombardi-Bello and Mick Bello, Darren Santa Maria, Jack Meisterich, Andres Salazar, Jose Vargas, Michael Dondero, Adam Meyers, and Rebecca Huang